It was unfortunate, but she had encountered Tang Xiaomin.
Tang Xiaomin smiled calmly.
"What's so difficult about that? Tomorrow, that man will clarify it himself online. Just you wait and see."
"When the sunlight shines in, you'll know who was lying."
Tang Xiaomin didn't intend to waste more time with them. Just as she turned to leave,
A tall, infuriatingly handsome man in slacks and a shirt strode in with a steady, languid gait.
"Minmin, how did you end up in a place like this?"
Yan Jue had followed Tang Xiaomin. He had come to pick her up from school, and when she didn't appear for a long time, he went inside to look for her.
Who would have thought he would find her in this abandoned factory with Shu Ya? Out of curiosity, he followed them in.
Yan Jue's appearance caused the breathing of the girls present to falter for a moment.
They had only seen the president of Xianfu Group, Mr. Yan, in newspapers and on media.
Now, seeing him in person, the palpable aura of his charisma was even more intense, inspiring reverence along with a sense of longing.
Yan Jue was the same as always. Upon seeing Tang Xiaomin, he naturally moved closer to her, resting his hand on her shoulder in an intimate gesture.
At that moment, it felt as though a sound could be heard – the sound of several girls' hearts breaking.
Tang Xiaomin looked up and gave Yan Jue a slight smile. Their eyes met.
Just a glance conveyed so much, making it clear to anyone that their relationship was anything but ordinary. Su Dan Novel Network
Tang Xiaomin thought Yan Jue's arrival was timely, saving her the trouble of asking him to post on Weibo for clarification.
After all, some answers were more convincing when discovered through one's own investigation.
"You've come at the perfect time. Explain to them who arranged the volcano flower sea."
Yan Jue never bothered explaining himself to anyone.
But if Tang Xiaomin asked, he wouldn't refuse.
"I did."
If any other man had said this, he would have been suspected of bragging.
But these words came from Yan Jue. What was his status?
The president of Xianfu Group, running the world's largest funeral company.
Arranging a volcano flower sea would cost him a billion, a mere trifle.
After Xianfu Group went public, his net worth had multiplied a hundredfold, even a thousandfold.
Nowadays, even the largest Ye Group in Modu couldn't compare to him.
None of the girls doubted the truth of Yan Jue's words, except for Zhang Guo'er.
At this moment, Zhang Guo'er's face was severely slapped by Yan Jue's statement.
She made a final struggle, frantically questioning Yan Jue.
"You say you arranged it, but do you have any proof? With... without proof, why should we believe you?"
Facing Zhang Guo'er's challenge, Yan Jue replied casually, "Whether you believe it or not, what does it have to do with me?"
The man's aura was too powerful. The sharp-tongued Zhang Guo'er was intimidated by Yan Jue's presence and couldn't utter a single retort.
Yan Jue ignored Zhang Guo'er's displeased expression and the others, looking at Tang Xiaomin with adoration.
"It's getting late, let's go."
With that, he kept his hand on Tang Xiaomin's shoulder, leading her away in a protective manner.
After taking a few steps, Tang Xiaomin looked back.
Seeing Zhang Guo'er's progressively paler face, Tang Xiaomin smirked playfully.
"Shu Ya, let's go."
Shu Ya instinctively shook her head.
"You guys go ahead. I'll be there in a bit."
It wasn't that she didn't want to leave with them, but she felt an unfriendly gaze from the man beside Tang Xiaomin, which instilled fear in her.
He seemed like a split personality; his gentleness, thoughtfulness, and doting were reserved only for Tang Xiaomin.
To others, he was merely dismissive and cold.
...
After realizing they had been deceived, the girls glared at Zhang Guo'er in extreme anger.
"Zhang Guo'er, you've led us on a wild goose chase! You're something else!"
"Staging a deception, your acting is superb. Why don't you become an actress?"
"Disgusting, truly disgusting. You won't have a good end."
...
Facing their scolding, Zhang Guo'er's face turned pale. She had been completely flustered since Yan Jue's appearance.
"You... you mustn't be fooled by Tang Xiaomin and that man. He... he's in cahoots with Tang Xiaomin, helping her deceive you."
"Hmph! Whether or not President Yan arranged the volcano flower sea is a big deal, it will definitely be investigated."
"Yes, we will verify it. Zhang Guo'er, you dare to play us, you'll regret it. You won't have a good end."
After realizing they had been tricked, the girls were furious.
Judging by their demeanor, they intended to halt their cooperation with Zhang Guodong.
Zhang Guo'er couldn't help but worry, fearing they would do so, and mustered the courage to threaten them.
"The contract clearly states that if you suspend cooperation, you'll have to pay a penalty. Think carefully."
Her words, instead of helping, only enraged the girls further.
"Zhang Guo'er, our company's collaboration with your father is merely a small business. We've never cared about such a small sum."
"You dare to fool us, we will make this public. Just you wait!"
"Hmph!"
...
The girls didn't do anything to Zhang Guo'er. After clarifying the facts, they left in a fit of rage.
"Hey... what are you doing?"
"Tang Xiaomin is lying, don't be deceived by her, listen to me..."
...
Now, Zhang Guo'er was truly panicking.
She rushed forward, grabbing a girl, and pleaded earnestly.
"No, I beg you, please don't. Don't stop the cooperation, it will also cause losses to your company. Why do this?"
"Get lost!"
Zhang Guo'er was roughly pushed to the ground.
"Zhang Guo'er, let me tell you, suspending cooperation brings no benefit to my company, but if I can expose your fraudulent schemes, losing a bit of money is worth it!"
"What did you gain by doing this?"
"We gained nothing, but you, you will lose everything."
The girls left with their venomous words.
Zhang Guo'er, trembling, got up from the ground.
She kept comforting herself, trying to convince herself.
"It's impossible, they're not that stupid, it makes no sense for them to deliberately violate the contract and pay liquidated damages."
"It definitely won't happen, this is just them speaking in anger."
"Just speaking in anger."
...
Zhang Guo'er's self-consolation lasted only a few hours before reality cruelly shattered it.
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Zhang Guodong received several calls one after another, all informing him of the suspension of cooperation and payment of liquidated damages.
At first, Zhang Guodong smugly thought he had profited from the liquidated damages as the cooperation terminated.
But when several companies did the same, he realized something was wrong.
Upon inquiring about the reason, it turned out to be Zhang Guo'er. Zhang Guodong, in a furious rage, went to find her.
Bang!
He kicked open Zhang Guo'er's room.
"What have you done?"