Chapter 120.
The turmoil in the market is becoming more and more turbulent. The two parties, which are already well-known brands, are no longer hiding their actions. Qian Yirong, who is calm and composed, has not made any statement, but as a key player who can influence the outcome of both parties, neither side will ignore Qian Yirong's existence.
So Qian Yirong received a contact from Shen Tianxing that day. Qian Yirong had expected that the Shen family would be more patient than she thought. Moreover, the head of the Shen family specifically asked Shen Tianxing to contact her. It should be because Shen Tianxing had a good relationship with her. Even if they could not reach a cooperation, he would not make it too ugly and push her to the Mu family.
"General Qian, long time no see." Shen Tianxing greeted.
"It's not too long, but you should be very busy during this period. How do you have time to contact me?" Qian Yirong's words were suggestive.
Shen Tianxing listened to Qian Yirong's words and was not surprised that she knew about the Shen family's plan. After all, he had revealed this matter when he went to Qian Yirong to discuss cooperation. Moreover, after the Mu family discovered their actions during this period, they also began to actively prepare to deal with it. People who were well-informed should know about it.
"I am a little busy, but if I can cooperate with General Qian, I will always have time." Shen Tianxing also replied with a hint of meaning.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Shen. I'm afraid I don't have enough energy to do other things recently. You should know that I'm very busy with the development project in the east of the city. If I do something else, I'm worried that I will lose sight of the big picture." Qian Yirong's words were a rejection.
Shen Tianxing was silent. Although he guessed that Qian Yirong might not agree, she refused so decisively. Moreover, Shen Tianxing was confident that their advantage was still great. As long as Qian Yirong joined, she could get a share of the pie. She could resist this temptation. No wonder his father was so wary of Qian Yirong.
"General Qian's strength cannot be underestimated. Although you said so, I am still worried." Shen Tianxing simply told the truth.
Although he wanted Qian Yirong to cooperate, he intended to use her as a shield when the Mu family became desperate, but if she really refused to cooperate, Shen Tianxing was worried that they would fight and Qian Yirong would take the opportunity to attack them.
Although Qian Yirong might not be able to eat them all, she could still bite off a large piece of meat. Besides, they didn't want to have to divert part of their attention to guard against Qian Yirong when dealing with the Mu family.
"Mr. Shen, you can rest assured. I don't think I have the energy to be distracted by other things." Qian Yirong said.
But such words were not a guarantee at all for Shen Tianxing. Seeing that Qian Yirong was unmoved, he could only exchange a few words of greeting and hang up the phone, then go and tell his father about Qian Yirong's attitude.
"Although we have anticipated Qian Yirong's choice, her attitude is a bit strange. Tianxing, go and check who Qian Yirong has been in contact with recently." The head of the Shen family said in a deep voice.
“Okay, I understand.” Shen Tianxing nodded.
The person Shen Tianxing found was very reliable, and a report was quickly sent to his mobile phone. Shen Tianxing saw the name he had deliberately ignored on it. He was stunned for a moment before continuing to read, and then his brows frowned unconsciously.
He noticed something, but didn't know whether he should report it to his father. He just didn't expect Xu Baiqing to meet with Mu Zexuan in private. If Qian Yirong didn't know about this, then things would be difficult to say.
Just when Shen Tianxing was hesitating, the intercom on his desk suddenly rang. It was a good opportunity to change his mood, put down the things at hand, and Shen Tianxing answered the phone.
“General Manager, Mr. Li brought someone to see you.” It was his secretary’s voice on the other end of the phone, but what she said surprised Shen Tianxing.
After Li Jingyan learned that the three families were planning to jointly target the Mu family, he never met Mu Zexuan again, and kept his distance from him and Qu Qingyu. Shen Tianxing thought he was avoiding this matter, so he was surprised that he took the initiative to see him now.
"Bring them to my office." After thinking about it, Shen Tianxing decided to meet Li Jingyan in his office.
"Okay, General Manager." The secretary responded and hung up the phone.
Shen Tianxing didn't have to wait long before there was a knock on the office door. He said loudly, "Come in." Then his secretary pushed the door open. Behind the secretary was the familiar Li Jingyan and the less familiar Qian Chengshu.
Shen Tianxing thought of the information he had just seen, his eyes flashed, but a look of doubt appeared on his face, as if he didn't know why Li Jingyan brought someone to see him.
"Jing Yan, what brings you here?" Shen Tianxing joked with a smile, as if the relationship between them was still the same as before.
"Tianxing..." Li Jingyan's expression was a little strange, he couldn't tell if it was guilt or something else. He stepped aside, revealing the Qianchengshu behind him. He said, "This is the Qian family's Qianchengshu. Actually, he wants to talk to you about something."
"Oh?" Shen Tianxing looked at Qian Chengshu. He had some guesses in his mind, but still asked, "I wonder what Mr. Qian wants to talk to me about?"
"I don't deserve to be called that by Mr. Shen," Qian Chengshu said with a wry smile. "Mr. Shen, you should know a little about the current situation of the Qian family. To be honest, Mr. Shen, I actually don't have any say in the Qian family right now. So this time I came to see Mr. Shen, I actually have something to ask for."
"Tell me about it," Shen Tianxing said cautiously.
Next, in Qian Chengshu's narration, Shen Tianxing knew the purpose of his visit. Qian Chengshu said that he saw from the turmoil in the market that the Mu family was in danger. He had a sum of money and wanted to participate in it, hoping to reap some benefits and regain control of the Qian family.
Shen Tianxing listened and glanced at the phone on the table. He had just seen from the information he received that Qian Chengshu and Mu Zexuan had been in contact for a period of time, so Shen Tianxing believed Qian Chengshu's words at most 30%.
"Jingyan, do you know about this?" After listening to Qianchengshu's words, Shen Tianxing looked at Li Jingyan and asked.
"...He mentioned it to me before." Li Jingyan lowered his eyes and did not look at Shen Tianxing, but he admitted that he knew Qianchengshu's thoughts.
Shen Tianxing couldn't help but be a little surprised. Li Jingyan knew Qiancheng Shu's thoughts and was still willing to act as a matchmaker between him and himself. This was not like Li Jingyan's character.
But when Shen Tianxing thought of Xu Baiqing, he suddenly understood. He had actually discovered that the way Li Jingyan looked at Xu Baiqing was the same as Mu Zexuan's, and Qiancheng Shu had another identity, that is, Xu Baiqing's brother. Perhaps this was the fundamental reason why Li Jingyan brought him to find him.
"Mr. Shen, I am very useful. You should know the relationship between my sister and Qian Yirong. My sister listens to me very much. She can inform me of any move of Qian Yirong." Qian Chengshu saw that Shen Tianxing wanted to refuse, and quickly spoke.
When Shen Tianxing heard him say this, his eyes moved. In order to annex the Mu family, they had made full preparations, and the only accident was Qian Yirong's sudden appearance during this period. If someone could report Qian Yirong's movements at any time, they would not have to be distracted to guard against Qian Yirong.
"...Are you sure?" But Shen Tianxing was not sure that Qianchengshu could really do such a thing.
"Of course, my sister works at Qian's now, and I see her every day, so Mr. Shen, you don't have to worry that I will lie to you." Qian Chengshu said confidently.
Shen Tianxing thought of Xu Baiqing, whom he had met before, and he didn't think she would obey Qian Chengshu's orders, so he said, "If you can find a way to let me meet your sister without Qian Yirong knowing, I will agree to let you join."
Not trusting Qian Chengshu, Shen Tianxing wanted to meet with Xu Baiqing to see for himself what she meant. Qian Chengshu felt a little embarrassed when she heard this, but Shen Tianxing had already put forward the conditions, so after hesitating for a while, Qian Chengshu could only nod and agree.
After Qian Chengshu left first, Li Jingyan looked at Shen Tianxing and said, "I want to go when you meet Bai Qing."
"I'm here to discuss serious matters with classmate Xu, what are you doing there?" Shen Tianxing asked knowingly.
"I, this..." Li Jingyan was choked, but he quickly found an excuse and said, "I represent the Li family and I also need to judge the truth of this matter."
Shen Tianxing was speechless. It was a pity that he could find an excuse so quickly. Shen Tianxing had never wanted to refuse. After all, he had a subtle fear of Xu Baiqing. Shen Tianxing didn't want to be alone with her, as he always felt that something would be beyond his control.
On the other side, Xu Baiqing learned from Qiancheng Shu's threats and deceptions that he had arranged another meeting for him. Xu Baiqing, who had originally planned to go with the flow, reluctantly agreed.
This made Qian Chengshu feel that Xu Baiqing was still under his control. After agreeing on a time with Xu Baiqing, he immediately went to reply to Shen Tianxing happily.
Xu Baiqing also told Qian Yirong about this matter in the evening. Qian Yirong's eyes deepened slightly. Qian Chengshu's behavior had crossed the line. He was completely using Xu Baiqing to play both sides.
"Rongrong, what's wrong?" Xu Baiqing couldn't help but ask when he saw Qian Yirong frowning.
"Qian Chengshu, he used you." Qian Yirong said dissatisfiedly.
"I'm also using him. Rongrong, don't be angry over someone who has nothing to do with you." Xu Baiqing finally understood what Qian Yirong was angry about. She felt relieved but also thought that she was making a big deal out of nothing. She and Qian Chengshu were originally using each other. She couldn't help but hold Qian Yirong's face and coax her.
Being treated like this by Xu Baiqing, Qian Yirong's face suddenly turned red. She always felt as if she was being coaxed like a child, but she also felt a little happy in her heart.
"And Rongrong, don't you think this is a perfect opportunity?" Xu Baiqing said, "Just because we don't know how to convince those three families that you won't take advantage of the situation, I can convince them."
Qian Yirong knew that what Xu Baiqing said was right. After all, she knew from Shen Tianxing's previous phone call that he did not believe what she said. If he could be deceived by Xu Baiqing, it would be of great help to Qian Yirong's subsequent actions.
"But Shen Tianxing is different from Mu Zexuan. He is not that easy to fool." Qian Yirong said with some concern.
"No matter how difficult he is to deal with, can Mr. Mu handle it?" Xu Baiqing said. She had even deceived Mr. Mu, the old veteran, in the past, so she would not have any big problems facing Shen Tianxing this time.
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