Chapter 193 Venting
Old Mr. Elton smiled.
Laughed out loud.
This smile made Tao Mian, standing by, uneasy, his heart hanging in the air. Expecting Shi Yin to be criticized, he was ready to shield her from the storm, when he heard Elton and Ms. Bai say, "Mrs. Han, your daughter-in-law is no ordinary woman. She seems more decisive and courageous than the son you're trying so hard to protect."
"I'm not her daughter-in-law."
"Um?"
"My husband has already moved his household registration and moved out of the Han family. Apart from still having the surname Han, he has no other connection with the Han family."
"Is this true?"
If Shi Yin's concession on behalf of the Shi family was already astonishing, then Han Zhan's move out of the Han family and no longer being Young Master Han was the explosive news tonight.
Everyone was discussing it.
There is endless gossip.
Ms. Bai ignored the noisy chatter, her only concern focused on securing the project for her son. She pushed Han Tai aside and stepped forward, gritting her teeth and saying, "Mr. Elton, we at Han's can also make concessions. We'll match whatever concessions Shi Yin makes!"
"Wanqing can't do that! The Shi family is small, and they can unanimously agree with Shi Yin's decision. The Han family is made up of more than 20 companies, and it's impossible for the Han family to have everything decided. The other shareholders will not agree! If that happens, the company will be in chaos—"
"I want this project back in A Zheng's hands. No matter what the cost, I want to keep my son's position as CEO! Han Tai, in your heart, the company is more important than A Zheng, right?"
"That's not what I meant."
"Then shut up!" Ms. Bai retracted her gaze and turned to discuss with Elton again. Before she could open her mouth, Elton spoke first, "Mrs. Han, even if you offer the same conditions as this girl, I can't give you an answer. I, your elder brother, have risked my own health to establish a relationship with you for the sake of this younger generation. Even if I consider our previous friendship, I still can't give you a response."
An Lao's face is useless.
It was useless for Han to make concessions.
Why?
Confusion was written on everyone's face, including Shi Yin, who hadn't spoken for a long time.
Elton took a sip of the Maojian tea in his hand before saying, "Shine's branch in Beijing is managed by Si En. He has the final say on all matters and I can't interfere. This is what I promised him when he agreed to take over the company. I can't break my promise. Mrs. Han, if you really want to fight for this project, it's best to meet with Si En. My voice in Beijing is not as effective as his."
Ms. Bai staggered two steps.
Han Tai, who had just been yelled at by her, immediately stepped forward to support her, carefully hugged her in his arms, and comforted her: "Wanqing, we will find a way to deal with this project. Didn't Elton say that Si En also came to Banjiangshan? Let's go find him directly."
"Will he agree? He has already chosen Shi Yin's project proposal."
"Didn't we not offer any profit concessions before?" Han Tai patiently consoled him. "Later, you can discuss the profit concessions with Si En according to your decision. I will support the company. The profit concessions we make are the same as Shi's. Si En is a businessman, and he will definitely choose Han's with a deeper foundation."
Ms. Bai was persuaded.
She nodded.
Under Han Tai's care, he left the table first.
Elton received a call and left the meeting room temporarily. His words had been made clear. Mr. An knew that this relationship was not going to work, so he also asked someone to help him leave. After most of the key figures left, everyone else followed suit.
The lively banquet became quiet.
Tao Mian slowly stood up from the sofa and curled his hands, his palms covered in sweat. He walked over to Shi Yin and tutted her, but his tone was doting: "Next time, don't rush forward so recklessly. At least leave yourself a way out."
"Only the desperate can survive."
"You, after marrying Han Zhan, have learned all the bad things instead of the good ones."
"What's bad?"
"You've got to keep doing it, even if you're living a miserable life. Who in Beijing doesn't know that Han Er lives by this principle?" Tao Mian glanced at her again. He wanted to laugh, but was afraid it would only encourage her stubbornness, so he could only feign a fierceness. "The project has been saved for now, but I strongly disagree with your actions. Reflect on yourself. I'm going to go get some fresh air to calm down. I'm scared to death."
Shi Yin didn't say anything. She raised her hand to call a waiter over, took out a few red banknotes from her bag and put them into the other person's hand, saying politely, "Please follow Mr. Tao. He has drunk quite a bit of wine. Don't let him fall."
"Okay, Miss Shi."
The other party took the money and followed quickly.
Watching Tao Mian disappear in the bustling crowd, Shi Yin retracted her gaze and subconsciously glanced at the gate. Han Zhan said he had come to Banbijiangshan and would come over after changing clothes. She looked around and headed towards the less crowded south side seats, intending to sit and wait.
…
A corner on the south side.
A few minutes after Shi Yin sat down, a figure caught her eye and walked towards her as she watched. Han Zheng came uninvited and sat on the sofa across from her, across the coffee table.
"Are you looking for me to settle the score?" Shi Yin asked.
"Xiaoyin, we are a family, why are you speaking so sharply?"
"Who is your family?"
"Although Zhan's household registration has been moved out of the Han family, he still has Han blood flowing in his body. He is my parents' biological son and my biological brother. I'm very sorry about what happened tonight. I didn't mean to steal your project, but due to the crisis of the Han family and my parents' urging, I can only stand here."
These words made Shi Yin laugh.
She sneered, "You mean, it was Ms. Bai who dragged you to the banquet hall tonight? Your feet didn't obey you, and you walked up to Mr. Elton, asking Mr. An to say something nice to give you the project? Compared to the blatantly biased Bai Wanqing and Han Tai, you who enjoy all the benefits and act like a spoiled brat make me more disgusted."
"Xiaoyin, you're too extreme." Han Zheng remained calm, still looking steady, and taught her in the tone of an elder brother: "As a person, you need to be more tolerant and generous to live a comfortable life."
Before he finished speaking.
The sound of chaotic footsteps came from not far away.
Shi Yin glanced sideways and saw An Leyao, her face filled with anger, rushing through the crowd, as if looking for someone. Her gaze locked onto the south side, and she ran towards it like a madman.
Knowing the whole story and hearing the phone call in the bathroom, Shi Yin instinctively thought that this guy was coming for her, to vent his anger on An Yan. Shi Yin immediately turned her head and gestured to the two bodyguards near the balcony. These were the ones Han Zhan had hired specifically for her when she went to Milan, and they had been with her ever since.
The bodyguards came immediately.
Before he could move to protect Shi Yin, An Leyao rushed over to Han Zheng, raised her arm, and slapped him hard in the face. The slap was so loud that it made his eardrums throb.
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