Chapter 28: Get up and kowtow three times to your great-aunt. ...
Yu Wu felt guilty towards Sister Ling because she lost the Xingyu project.
Knowing that she had completely offended Cheng Yi, Yu Wu wanted to become stronger. After returning to Nanhai City, she eventually contacted President Tang of Liuyun Drinks.
Liuyun Beverages is a beverage company with natural and healthy ingredients as its core philosophy. Established for fifteen years, the company's sparkling water, soda water, tea drinks and other series have always been popular in the market, and it has maintained an invincible position in the national beverage market.
Liuyun Beverages plans to launch a brand new sparkling tea series and aims to penetrate the young consumer market with a creative advertisement.
Yuwu seized the opportunity and created a project proposal based on the concept of "refreshing and healing," hoping to reach a cooperation agreement with Liuyun Beverage.
If this collaboration is successful, although its results will be slightly worse than those of Star Chaser, the income will still be quite considerable.
Yu Wu and Gu Yun stayed up several nights preparing the project proposal and contacted Mr. Tang of Liuyun Beverages several times. Finally, on Friday, they finalized the signing of the contract.
Yu Wu and Gu Yun got ready early and went over.
The location is a high-end Chinese restaurant with a European-style decor, and the decorations are exquisite in every detail.
They waited at the large round table for a full hour, until 8:30, when the other party finally arrived.
Seeing six or seven young men filing in from the opposite side, Yu Wu immediately asked, "Did you come to the wrong private room?"
The man leading the group was a middle-aged man in his forties, Mr. Tang's secretary, surnamed Liu. He explained to Yu Wu, "Mr. Tang had something come up today and couldn't make it. These are Mr. Tang's son and his friends. They ran into each other outside the company today and insisted on coming, so I brought them along."
Yu Wu smiled and agreed, glanced at them, and immediately left the private room to call President Tang.
"Oh, right. Oh dear, I have some urgent business to attend to and I really can't come. You can discuss the contract details, just sign it for me when you get back."
"My good-for-nothing son is here too? Oh well, please bear with him, it might be good for him to study with you..."
......
Yuwu could only gesture for people to sit down first.
A group of young boys, around eighteen years old. The most flamboyant among them was Tang's son, Tang Yuncheng. He was quite handsome, with an earring, the kind of delinquent school heartthrob.
While Yu Wu was discussing the contract with Liu Mi, he and his friends were smoking, drinking, laughing, and joking around in the private room, making the whole room smoky and chaotic.
The noise was so loud that Yu Wu glanced at him several times along the way. Each time, he didn't apologize, but instead met her gaze defiantly and raised his eyebrows.
Halfway through the dinner, Secretary Liu went out to make a phone call and came back smiling as she said to Yu Wu, "President Tang has agreed."
Yu Wu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly welcomed Liu Mi to sit down.
A clear, cold laugh shattered the harmonious atmosphere.
Tang Yuncheng flicked his cigarette ash and leaned back. "I haven't even said anything yet, what are you all so happy about?"
His group of shady friends immediately chimed in with smiles.
"Yes, Young Master Tang hasn't even said anything yet!"
"Uncle Liu, you're in too much of a hurry, hahaha."
Liu Mi said helplessly, "Yuncheng, stop joking."
Yu Wu sat there awkwardly, thinking that since President Tang had already agreed, it would be best not to get involved and leave as soon as possible.
She handed the contract to Secretary Liu: "Thank you for your help."
Secretary Liu nodded and said, "It's getting late, let's call it a day then."
With a loud bang, Tang Yuncheng slammed the cup on the table onto the floor and roared, "I haven't even agreed yet!"
Startled by the sudden commotion, Yu Wu and Gu Yun froze in place. Yu Wu shielded Gu Yun behind her and met Tang Yuncheng's eyes.
"Young Master Tang, I apologize for not thinking things through. I have to leave now. You and your friends can stay here and have some fun, or we can set up another table. I'll pay the bill."
The cooperation has been reached, and Yu Wu doesn't need to hold a grudge against a child like him.
"Call my dad! Now! Quickly!" Tang Yuncheng roared.
Yu Wu glanced at Liu Mi beside her, who also looked helpless. Liu Mi whispered to Yu Wu, "Recently, the father and son have been having a conflict. President Tang suspended his card and is using you as a bargaining chip to spite his father!"
Yu Wu sighed inwardly, took out her phone and dialed President Tang's number, but unfortunately, it was switched off for some reason. She informed Tang Yuncheng.
Her calm and composed attitude particularly displeased Tang Yuncheng. He raised his chin and scoffed, "You really want to achieve this cooperation?"
Yu Wu: "Yes."
"Fine." Tang Yuncheng lit a cigarette, crossed his legs on the table, narrowed his eyes, and smiled wickedly as he looked Yu Wu up and down: "Kneel down and I won't make things difficult for you."
Liu Mi quickly stepped forward to stop him: "Yuncheng, don't talk nonsense!"
Tang Yuncheng gave him a single glance, and immediately several young boys dragged him out without saying a word, leaving the private room door open.
Gu Yun gripped Yu Wu's arm tightly, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.
Yu Wu pinched her temples, her head aching. "Can you bear the consequences? I advise you not to act impulsively."
The friend sitting next to Tang Yuncheng retorted, "What consequences? Do you really think you're someone important?"
Yu Wu glanced at the open door of the private room out of the corner of her eye, picked up her bag, and pulled Gu Yun to leave.
As she reached the door and was about to step out, a young man rushing up behind her blocked her way, his arm almost touching hers, forcing her to stumble backward. He grinned lecherously, "Who the hell said you could leave?"
Yu Wu stared at him silently, her mind racing. These boys had been drinking and were in the impetuous, reckless phase of adolescence; arguing with them was pointless. Besides, one of them was the client's son. But right now, they were drunk and unruly; even a little concession wouldn't work.
She stood at the door, rubbing her tired eyes, when she caught a glimpse of a tall, imposing figure passing by.
Cheng Yi.
He was wearing a simple white T-shirt and casual clothes, with no expression on his face. Just a glance at him was enough to feel his extraordinary aura.
Compared to the group of immature teenagers in the room, Cheng Yi's restrained yet powerful aura was far superior to theirs.
She never expected to meet him again at such a disheveled moment.
Cheng Yi noticed her too. Their eyes met for a second, and he saw her disheveled state. He remained indifferent, but after just one second, he coldly looked away and walked away.
Completely ignore her.
Yu Wu also turned her face away, unwilling to look at him.
The young man at the door closed the door behind him.
......
The young people inside the house were all brazenly eyeing their finally captured prey.
Tang Yuncheng chuckled softly, "Now you can't leave as easily as before. You're so pretty, why don't you take off a piece of clothing and let your buddy have a look?"
Yu Wu calmly looked at him: "After today, can you bear the consequences once your father finds out?"
"Whatever he does, he'd better kneel down and apologize to you! Anyway, it's none of my business!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of vulgar laughter erupted.
Gu Yun tugged at Yu Wu's clothes, her voice trembling, "Sister Yu, what do we do now?"
Yu Wu gave her a reassuring look, then looked at Tang Yuncheng again: "What exactly do you want?"
"Stop your damn dawdling, you bitch! Go and strip her clothes off!"
"Who dares!" Yu Wu pointed at them, her face wary, and shouted sharply, "I know we two girls are weaker, but whoever comes first, I'll take them down. I don't care about my life, and you won't get away with it!"
As she finished speaking, Yu Wu's heart pounded. She had underestimated these children; they were far too presumptuous.
The boys looked at each other, then at their leader, Tang Yuncheng.
Before Tang Yuncheng could speak, there was a knock on the door, and a cold voice said, "Open the door."
The young man guarding the door shouted at the doorway, "Get lost!"
"I'll say it again, open the door." The voice outside the door was very calm.
The young man at the door looked at Tang Yuncheng, who nodded with a straight face.
As soon as the door opened, a tall and straight figure was imprinted in Yu Wu's eyes.
All eyes in the room turned to him, wondering who this sudden figure was. However, the intense, chilling aura emanating from him instantly suppressed the restlessness of the young men in the room.
After a brief silence, the young man at the door raised his head and sneered at Cheng Yi with a provocative look: "Who the hell are you? Do you think you're the place to talk?"
The next second, Cheng Yi suddenly reached out and grabbed his neck, slamming him heavily to the ground. He lay on the ground, clutching his neck and coughing loudly like a broken bellows.
The crisp cracking sound of bones breaking just now struck everyone's eardrums.
The room fell into a sudden, deathly silence.
Cheng Yi shook his hand, raised his eyes and stared directly at Tang Yuncheng, his brows furrowed, and gave the order: "Come here."
Tang Yuncheng was, after all, a young man, and couldn't withstand Cheng Yi's direct and overwhelming aura. He secretly forced himself to stand firm, his eyes darting around, and respectfully greeted, "...Young Master Cheng."
Cheng Yi waved to Yu Wu, signaling her to come behind him.
"Tang Yuncheng, you're doing pretty well, aren't you? You dare touch my people?"
Tang Yuncheng's face turned pale. "I'm sorry, I didn't know. I apologize! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" he said, bowing repeatedly.
Cheng Yi didn't say anything, but impatiently waved at him.
Tang Yuncheng swallowed hard, glanced at his friends who were also holding their breath, and slowly walked over.
Before they even got close, Cheng Yi suddenly grabbed Tang Yuncheng's hair with his right hand, violently ripping his scalp and slamming his face against the uneven wall. While slamming against the wall, he also grabbed his hair and slammed his head against it repeatedly, each blow sending chills down one's spine.
Cheng Yi finally slammed Tang Yuncheng to the ground and kicked him several times before turning his head to look at Yu Wu.
How did he just make things difficult for you?
Yu Wu looked at Tang Yuncheng on the ground. His head and face were covered in blood. He lay on the ground quietly, clutching his wounds without making a sound, only breathing heavily.
The boys in the room were terrified, as if they had seen a ghost, and they all lowered their heads with drooping eyebrows.
Gu Yun, needless to say, was trembling like a leaf, her eyes tightly shut.
Yu Wu pursed her lips and said softly, "He wanted me to kneel down, and he also wanted me to... take off my clothes."
Cheng Yi's aura instantly turned as cold as sub-zero temperatures.
"Very well." A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips. "Now get up right now and kowtow three times to your great-aunt, then kneel and wait!"
......
Yu Wu and Gu Yun waited for Cheng Yi at the restaurant entrance.
Gu Yun tugged at Yu Wu's clothes, "Sister Yu, will something happen? I'm a little scared..."
Yu Wu patted her arm. "Don't be afraid."
Even as she said this, Yu Wu wasn't entirely sure. After all, Cheng Yi wasn't exactly known for his good temper.
Just as Yu Wu was about to go inside and see what was happening, Cheng Yi came out.
Yu Wu quickly went to greet them, "Are they alright?"
Cheng Yi didn't even glance at her, walking quickly and chuckling, "You still care about them?"
"No! I'm just afraid someone will die!"
"I know what I'm doing."
Yu Wu followed him quickly to his car. He unlocked the door, opened the passenger door without a word, and said, "Get in."
"I drove, and I—"
Cheng Yi didn't speak, but stared at her intently.
Yu Wu hesitated, then said, "Okay, I have colleagues too."
"Together." He pushed Yuwu into the car, closed the door, and got in himself after walking around the front of the car.
Gu Yun carefully got into the car.
......
Cheng Yi's deep-set face was hidden in the shadows. He started the car, tossed his phone to Yu Wu, and said, "Call Tang Xiangsong."
"His phone is off, I'll try again." Yu Wu said, about to call again, but before his fingertips even touched the screen, the phone was snatched away. He made a call and asked someone to check who Tang Xiangsong was with.
Less than five minutes later, a call came in from an unknown number.
Cheng Yi calmly gave Yu Wu the order: "Play it out loud and record it."
“Okay.” Yu Wu did as instructed.
"Young Master! I'm so lucky to receive your call! Please feel free to ask what you need! I promise I'll be at your service at any time, just say the word..."
"Give the phone to Tang Xiangsong," Cheng Yi interrupted him directly.
"Oh, okay, okay." A few seconds later, the phone was handed to Tang Xiangsong.
"Young Master! What brings you here?" Tang Xiangsong's voice sounded slightly tipsy, but his attitude was still quite respectful.
"I hit your son."
"What! This, I... Oh dear, it must be my son's fault for being ignorant and offending you. I'm so sorry..."
"Tonight, revise the contract with the Yu Group and increase the profit margin for the Yu Group by another five percentage points."
“This…” Tang Xiangsong hesitated.
"Six points," Cheng Yi said again, without even glancing at him.
Tang Xiangsong gritted his teeth and said, "Fine!" He really couldn't afford to offend this King Yama.
"Hang up." Cheng Yi gently pressed the accelerator, then asked without raising his eyelids, "Address."
Yu Wu quickly replied, "Xi Ting."
"The one behind."
Gu Yun was speechless, stunned by Cheng Yi's series of smooth maneuvers. She knew he was capable, but she never expected him to be this capable. With a flick of his finger and without even blinking, he could solve a problem instantly with a phone call—his decisiveness was truly remarkable.
She snapped out of her daze and quickly gave him her home address.
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