Ignoring Ruan Tiantian's murderous gaze, Ruan Qing'an glanced through the document and said without looking up, "Since we've already got the renewal contract, of course we should go talk about the renewal."
"However, given how long the Norman family has dragged this out, even if a contract is signed, they will most likely demand changes. So it's best to have the legal department prepared. I'll contact them when the time comes."
Before Ruan's father and Ruan Tiantian could even react, Ruan Qing'an had already rattled off a long string of words...
Ruan Tiantian's face turned pale and then flushed, and she couldn't help but say, "Ruan Ruan, you shouldn't go and ask Mr. William out so casually, it's not a good thing."
"Then don't worry, sister, because Mr. William made the first appointment with me at the same horse farm where you first made the appointment with him."
Ruan Qing'an smiled brightly, a smile that was both innocent and helpless, which made Ruan Tiantian even angrier.
She walked around behind Ruan's father and took a step closer to Ruan Qing'an across the desk: "Ruan Ruan, don't say things carelessly. Why did Mr. William contact you?"
Ruan Qing'an placed her hands on the table, smiling brightly: "Don't you find it incredible, sister?"
"It's simple. He did have a lot of fun with me at the horse farm, but—"
"Even if you try to please him, you're still just a half-baked expert. The Norman family behind Mr. William is a noble family with over a hundred years of history abroad. You can't compare to them just by trying to catch up."
"What's more, your breakthrough is something I've spent twenty-one years developing: English, piano, horseback riding, and other social skills that have occupied my entire life in the past."
Ruan Qing'an paused, his leaden eyes filled with only cold pity. He looked at Ruan Tiantian as if she were a pheasant trying to climb a tree and become a phoenix.
She said softly, "Good sister, a rich girl is not so simple."
Ruan Tiantian's twenty-three years of belated growth meant she lacked twenty-three years of nurturing. Nothing is achieved overnight, and even the original owner of this body was beyond Ruan Tiantian's reach.
This can't even be called contempt; it's just that the original owner and Ruan Tiantian had two completely different systems of lifestyle and education during their respective lives.
Meeting Ruan Qing'an's slightly mocking gaze, Ruan Tiantian's face turned ugly, but before she could speak, Ruan Qing'an had already turned and left, his steps firm and his posture upright.
For a moment, Mr. Ruan fell silent. He looked up at Ruan Tiantian, but didn't know how to comfort her: "Tiantian, don't mind what she says. That's how she was raised by her mother since she was little."
Yes, even if she's a complete scoundrel, she's still a typical rich girl.
Ruan Tiantian sneered inwardly, her gaze towards her father turning completely cold. The gap between her and Ruan Qing'an was so vast, and it was all because of her good father!
If, if she had been brought back sooner, if her mother had died sooner, or if her father had divorced sooner, she would have been the proper young lady of the Ruan family long ago, and she would not have tolerated Ruan Qing'an's arrogant remarks to her!
But now...
Suppressing her anger, Ruan Tiantian forced a smile at her father, bearing the humiliation with forbearance.
Meanwhile, outside Hongyuan Group, Ruan Qing'an was reviewing contracts when a minivan pulled up in front of her. William greeted her, "Hi, good morning, Ruan!"
It was William who had taken the initiative to ask Ruan Qing'an out. Upholding his gentlemanly manners, he also took the initiative to pick her up, and even got out of the car to open the door for her, showing his thoughtfulness and politeness.
Ruan Qing'an nodded slightly, and only after getting into the car did she say, "Mr. William, I've come to keep this appointment, hoping to choose a good place with you to have a good talk about work."
“After all, we were at the horse farm, which is your private leisure time. I naturally cannot disturb your enjoyment with work. Besides, as far as I know, you are someone who likes to separate life and work.”
"...Sigh, this contract really needs to be discussed properly, but I'm not too keen on talking to your sister about it."
William checked the time: "How about this, Ruan, recommend a good place for negotiations, and we can talk."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Ruan Qingan smiled and said, "It's ready, Mr. William."
A moment later, Nguyen Thanh An led William to a private teahouse, which was actually built by Nguyen's mother because of her love of tea, and has now been transferred to Nguyen Thanh An's name.
After brewing the tea, William carefully took a sip and couldn't help but praise it. With the atmosphere just right, Ruan Qing'an got straight to the point and took out the contract.
"Mr. William, according to my investigation, the profits during the cooperation between Hongyuan Group and the Norman family did not meet your expectations, is that right?"
"However, this huge profit has met Hongyuan Group's expectations. Therefore, it has not actually achieved a situation where both parties are profitable and satisfied. I can understand why you are unwilling to do charity."
Upon hearing this, William's cheerful expression while drinking tea faded somewhat, and he immediately returned to a serious working state.
He nodded and said, "Ruan, I think you are a smart person. The essence of a businessman is to pursue profit, but Hongyuan Group can't give us what we want."
"That's natural, but Hongyuan Group is very anxious about this; they really want to continue this cooperation."
“Ruan, this cannot be forced.”
Ruan Qingan's smile widened: "Hongyuan Group is anxious, but I am not, Mr. William. Today, I am first and foremost a member of the Han family, and only secondly a representative of Hongyuan Group."
"I wonder if you would be interested in doing business with the Han family. My mother was the head of the Han family before she passed away, and if nothing unexpected happens, I will be the one to lead the Han family in the future."
William's expression turned serious as he stared at Nguyen Thanh An.
The beautiful young woman lowered her voice and said, "Why don't you consider another, bigger deal with the person in charge behind you—swallowing up Hongyuan Group and cooperating with the Han family?"
The next moment, William's pupils suddenly contracted.
...
An hour later, Nguyen Thanh An finally said goodbye to William, and in her hand was the already signed contract.
Her leaden eyes held a meaningful smile.
037: […Host, you're smiling like a villain.]
Ruan Qingan paused, then said, "That's who I am."
Just as she was about to go back, Mo Hong suddenly called: "Miss, the master is back and is preparing to deal with the person in the basement!"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing'an's eyes widened suddenly—damn it, Cheng Yue is in trouble!
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