Xiao Chenglin remained silent with a sullen face, even when Qin Xueyi mentioned him.
Wilson couldn't help but tease Qin Xueyi: "Aren't you being too obvious? His wife is here."
Qin Xueyi's expression changed instantly.
She quickly returned to normal and seemed not to be angry at all.
“I’m friends with Xiao Chenglin, so why can’t I say a good word for him? There’s no such logic in the world.”
"You two have become friends again?"
Qin Xueyi's face was somewhat pale, and she only gave a faint "hmm".
Wilson watched her expression with interest, a smile on his face.
After calming herself down, Qin Xueyi suddenly started talking to Wilson about his hometown.
Wilson must be missing home here, and the topic Qin Xueyi was talking about happened to be of interest to him.
When Qin Xueyi spoke to Wilson, her tone was very intimate, as if the two had a close relationship.
Qin Xueyi said something, and Wilson quickly raised his hands to beg for forgiveness: "Okay, okay, I misspoke."
The two seemed to have such a deep friendship that it was as if Qin Xueyi hadn't been the one who had just been humiliated.
The two talked for a while, and the atmosphere at the dinner table gradually improved.
Wilson turned his gaze back to Jiang Tian.
"Mrs. Xiao, did you see that? Miss Qin is an exceptionally capable person. She was able to defuse a potential conflict at a dinner party without any trouble. Can you do that?"
He spoke in a gentle tone, but the provocation in his voice was undisguised.
Qin Xueyi's expression changed: "Wilson, what are you talking about now?"
Wilson pretended not to hear her and continued looking at Jiang Tian: "Mrs. Xiao, you may not understand our relationship. We met before Qin Xueyi returned to China. At that time, Qin Xueyi was like a blooming rose, and no one could get close to her. When she said she was going back to China, many people were heartbroken."
"And now, she's back, and it seems her life is still going strong. She's the editor-in-chief of a magazine and has become a formidable figure in the eyes of others. She'll definitely continue to shine in her field and attract even more attention. She's a goddess-level person."
Jiang Tian, who had been silent all along, smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I don't know much about these things."
"Which university did you graduate from? I'm actually quite curious. Your explanations of antiques last time really impressed me. Your understanding of traditional Chinese culture is truly profound."
Jiang Tian continued smiling: "Mr. Wilson, have you read the newspaper recently?"
Wilson blinked. "What do you mean?"
"If you've read the reports, you should have seen my profile. I never went to university, and I don't know what university life is like. I can read; I learned from a maid."
"Actually, I mentioned this information at the banquet, and the newspapers have never shied away from the fact that I didn't go to university. You businessmen read the newspapers every day; that should be common sense. So, Mr. Wilson, I don't know what your attitude is towards me. Are you deliberately provoking me, trying to reopen old wounds and mock me, or perhaps you just want me to realize my place and support Qin Xueyi?"
Wilson suddenly fell silent.
Jiang Tian's face was expressionless as she stared at Wilson: "When I came to this banquet, my husband repeatedly told me that you are a distinguished guest, that you will invest here, and that you will provide us with new jobs and resources. He said I must treat you well and tolerate all your faults. But I refused my husband's request. Our ancestors have long said, 'I will not offend others unless they offend me.'"
“I recently read a book that said the level of civilization is determined by its respect for women. You represent your country now, and your attitude towards me makes me doubt whether your country has truly reached a very civilized level.”
Xiao Chenglin's expression changed, Wilson's expression changed, and even Qin Xueyi's smile faded.
Jiang Tian seemed unaware that her words had put many people in an awkward position.
Her face still held an air of solemnity that made it impossible to relax: "I came to this dinner to continue our friendship. But if, as a guest, I don't even receive basic respect, and when my husband earnestly discussed business matters with you, you were perfunctory, and Miss Qin tried her best to smooth things over but also failed to gain your sincerity—then what is the point of this banquet?"
Jiang Tian's words silenced everyone present.
Wilson's arrogance, which had been going on since the start of the meal, was finally met with a brutal blow from one person.
Jiang Tian looked at Xiao Chenglin: "Grandpa taught me from a young age that a person should have backbone. If someone doesn't really want to do this business, you can tell from the little details. Your efforts are useless. He doesn't want to invest at all. Let's go back as soon as possible."
As she spoke, Jiang Tian stood up.
The entire room fell silent.
A few seconds later, Xiao Chenglin stood up.
Qin Xueyi couldn't help but speak up: "What are you trying to do? This is a dinner party, I hope everyone can stay calm."
“Ms. Qin, I’m inviting you to come along. I can sense your genuine desire to facilitate the cooperation, but you need to do business with someone who is sincere in order to avoid getting hurt. Wilson may seem to be standing up for you, but he’s just doing it for fun and wants everyone to become his toys.”
"It's unnecessary, really unnecessary. We won't lose half our lives just because we lost a business partner. Cooperating with dishonest people will lead to endless troubles."
Qin Xueyi stood still, seemingly still a little dazed.
Let's go.
Xiao Chenglin finally spoke.
His stance can be summarized in just two words.
"good."
The two exchanged a glance, and a tacit understanding was evident in their eyes.
Xiao Chenglin was tall and imposing, and his presence was very strong when he stood up.
Jiang Tian was not intimidated by his imposing manner. Instead, she followed him, and the two of them walked towards the door without looking back.
Just then, Wilson's voice finally came—
"Xiao, please don't leave. It was my mistake just now. I shouldn't have disrespected you. In fact, I've always considered you a true friend, since I don't know anyone else here. My joke went too far just now, and I apologize to you."
"I don't want our relationship to become so strained because of a friendly dinner. I cherish friendship very much, and I hope you can understand that I didn't mean any harm."
"If it's convenient for you, let's talk about cooperation. We can sign the contract today."
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