The mother and daughter had just exchanged a few words when Xu Feng happened to come up carrying a bag of yarn.
Upon seeing Jiang Xiaoli, she took her hand and said, "Xiaoli, that day really happened so suddenly, and I actually made you inquire about this matter. Looking back, I feel really bad!"
She smiled and shook her head. "Auntie, you're being too polite. Before you make up your mind, the most important thing is for you to take good care of yourself and stay healthy!"
Li Guizhi also said, "Feng'er, Xiaoli is right! Stop thinking about this and that all day long!"
Xu Feng sighed softly, "I've really caused everyone trouble."
Jiang Xiaoli didn't continue the discussion on this topic. She asked, "Mom, how have you been feeling lately? Have you had any more chest pain?"
Li Guizhi waved her hand, "No."
"real?"
Li Guizhi sighed helplessly, "Really, there isn't any. If you don't believe me, go ask Sister Tian!"
Jiang Xiaoli actually went to ask Aunt Tian again to confirm before she felt at ease.
After lunch, as more and more people learned of their return to China, her and Zong Jiayu's phones rang incessantly.
The company side was easier to handle; she cut off all communication with a simple "Let's talk about it on Monday," and Zong Jia did the same thing over there.
It was difficult to deal with Hu Jingxin and the others, so after consulting with Ruan Jiajia and Quan Wenyan, everyone decided to have dinner together at "Heyiju" that evening.
Around 5 o'clock, the two of them left home to pick up Quan Wenyan and his wife from the hotel.
As soon as Ruan Jiajia got in the car, she said, "Xiao Li, you have to recommend a good roast duck restaurant to me. Ayan and I just picked a random place for lunch, and I feel like I've been ripped off!"
Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but laugh, "Is it really that exaggerated? It's okay, you'll be satisfied in a moment!"
As soon as they arrived at "Heyiju" and parked their car, they saw Hu Jingxin and Yan Chengcheng being verbally abused by a girl who was pointing her finger at them and saying some very offensive things.
This situation clearly lasted for a while, and Yan Chengcheng's temper flared up from being scolded.
"It's just a bag! I don't believe money can't buy it! Watch your mouth!"
The girl scoffed, "This is a limited edition from 'Pola' this season. You're such a country bumpkin."
Hu Jingxin said in a deep voice, "Miss, it was wrong of us to accidentally dirty your bag, but we have already offered to clean it or compensate you, yet you are still being unreasonable and hurling very offensive insults. What exactly do you want?"
The girl raised her chin. "Either you get me an exact replica, or you publish a notice in the newspaper under the name '307' saying your clothes are trash. That way, I might reluctantly forgive you two country bumpkins."
Yan Chengcheng was about to retort when Jiang Xiaoli grabbed her arm. "Chengcheng, don't get angry with this kind of person. Let's call the police."
"Call the police?" Yan Chengcheng and the girl were both stunned.
The girl looked at her and said, "Oh, so you're Jiang Xiaoli. So you don't take your friends seriously either. Go ahead and call the police. I want to see how they handle this."
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled, "Yes, I also want to see how the police handle this kind of extortion."
"Extortion?" the girl's voice rose. "What do you mean?!"
She shrugged. "It means exactly what it says. Aren't you the one who tried to extort my friend with a counterfeit bag?"
The girl looked amused and exasperated. "Hahaha, you country bumpkins are shameless to the extreme! You'll say anything to absolve yourselves of responsibility! This bag was specially brought back from Great Britain by my friend!"
"Tsk tsk tsk." Jiang Xiaoli commented, "Oh, you didn't buy it yourself? You're really pitiful. You were scammed by a friend and you're carrying around a fake. I feel sorry for you."
Yan Chengcheng suddenly burst out laughing, "Xiao Li, so her bag was fake?"
She nodded. "Yes, when I went to 'Polly' to discuss the collaboration, their manager, Mr. McCauley, showed me their showroom. This limited-edition item was among them. The one this lady is holding... it's only about 70% similar to the authentic one."
Hu Jingxin couldn't help but laugh out loud, "That's really tragic. If other people find out you're carrying a fake bag, that would be too embarrassing!"
The girl's face turned bright red with anger, and she completely gave up on arguing with them. "You just wait! I'm going to tell my brother-in-law right now!"
Jiang Xiaoli was completely confused. "Who's her brother-in-law?"
Hu Jingxin said, "I don't know. Just now, Chengcheng and I came out to use the restroom. We were chatting and laughing. I chased after her for a couple of steps, and this woman suddenly came out from the side and bumped into us. She saw that the bag had scratched the ground and started cursing. No matter how much we apologized, it was no use."
Yan Chengcheng then noticed the strangers behind her, and she became a little more reserved. "Let's go to a private room to talk. We have some new friends here!"
When they arrived at the private room, Chang Yue, Ren Zhiyi, Zhong Yuan, and Dafu were all there.
Jiang Xiaoli introduced the two parties to each other.
Yan Chengcheng was a little embarrassed. "I'm so sorry that you saw what happened just now on our first meeting."
Ruan Jiajia said with a smile, "It's normal to have some unexpected minor conflicts when you're out and about. It was just that the girl's attitude wasn't very good."
Zhong Yuan was holding Hu Jingxin's hand, about to ask what had happened, when there was a knock on the door of their private room.
The visitor was Zhao Zhen'an. As soon as he entered, he apologized, "Chairman Jiang, I am so sorry to have disturbed your friend."
Jiang Xiaoli raised an eyebrow. "You're the brother-in-law of that woman from earlier?"
Zhao Zhenan gave a wry smile, "It's hard to explain in a short time. I've already dissolved my engagement with Xue Wanning, but the Xue family still won't give up."
Now she understood why that girl had been targeting them so much.
The leak of the "307" design drafts was caused by "Wanning Garment". After the problem was resolved, she had people spread the word about Xue Wanning's plagiarism throughout the socialite circles in Kyoto.
This was also the trigger that led Zhao Yuanfang and Zhao Zhenan to unanimously demand the annulment of their engagement with the Xue family.
She shrugged. "Chairman Zhao, even without us, the Xue family isn't a good partner. You wouldn't blame us, would you?"
Zhao Zhenan waved his hands repeatedly, "Chairman Jiang, you're overthinking it. The engagement wasn't my intention, so breaking off the engagement has nothing to do with anyone else."
He paused and assured them, "I will discuss this matter with the Xue family today, Chairman Jiang, please rest assured."
Jiang Xiaoli smiled slightly, poured two glasses of wine, and handed one to him. "Chairman Zhao, I wish our Huaxin Group continued prosperity, and I also wish you find true love soon."
Zhao Zhen'an took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. "Chairman Jiang, I appreciate your kind words."
He put down his cup and said to everyone, "Excuse me for disturbing you all. This meal will be on my tab. Have a wonderful evening."
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