Jin Youli, fearing retaliation, truly hid herself away. She didn't even return home and dared not use her phone.
She was hiding in a motel when the news broke that Su's had received a letter of intent for a ten-billion project!
Jin Youli put down the bread in her hand and immediately ran outside to make a call.
— Jin Youli on the phone —
Jin Datong: "Who is it?"
Jin Youli: "Brother! It's me! Youli!"
Jin Datong: "Sister? Where did you run off to! Why aren't you coming home!"
Jin Youli: "Brother, I saw the news, that project was still signed with Su's..."
Jin Datong fell silent.
Jin Youli: "Datong owes a lot of money..."
Jin Datong remained silent.
Jin Youli: "Brother..."
At this moment, a commotion could be heard from the phone. Jin Youli even heard someone threatening Jin Datong to repay the money quickly, or they would clear out his company.
Jin Youli: "Brother?"
Jin Youli: "Brother!!!"
— Jin Youli's call ended —
The call was forcibly disconnected, and Jin Youli began to worry about Jin Datong's safety!
If the bank sued Datong Textile, those people would storm into Datong like mad dogs to collect their debts. Anything they could move would be moved. Robbery and destruction were no joke!
Jin Youli clenched her fist. She had offended Ou Yunchen for Wang Ziran, but Wang Ziran had been completely useless!
Thinking that both her brother and she were at their wits' end, she decided to go all out!
Didn't they only sign a letter of intent?
Datong had also signed one. When it came to the final decision, they would have to pressure the chairman!
***
The news that Ou Yunchen was a bartender continued to spread online. Despite the seemingly conclusive evidence, Xi Ou and Ou Yunchen himself had not responded to the news in any way.
Wang Ziran, who had started partying in nightclubs, called all his hangers-on.
Of course, Taotao, whom he had categorized as capable of giving emotional advice, was also invited.
A Cai felt somewhat awkward seeing Taotao. After pursuing her for so long, she had ultimately become Wang Ziran's prey.
But considering Young Master Wang was the chairman's son, who would dare offend him?
One woman, so be it, let him have her!
A Cai: "Come, come, let's have a drink!"
Wang Ziran himself didn't know when it started, but he seemed to enjoy this sense of freedom more. Even if he indulged, it was just getting drunk at a nightclub, and having beautiful women around him made him look good.
It seemed like the thought of Su Ruiyi seeing all the negative news about Ou Yunchen every day made him even happier!
Because Ou Yunchen must be unable to fight back, otherwise, why would he have been so dispirited for so long!
He believed that soon, Su Ruiyi would abandon Ou Yunchen and return to his embrace!
A Cai: "Young Master Wang, you've really been seeking us out to play lately."
Wang Ziran: "Yes, I've finally resolved a major obstacle!"
A Cai: "What obstacle?"
Wang Ziran: "The person obstructing me from winning the beauty's heart!"
A Cai's smile became a bit strained. Wang Ziran said it so casually, but hearing it made A Cai feel even worse!
Before, they had just joked around as friends. Today, bringing Taotao along was a clear warning to A Cai that he shouldn't think about Taotao anymore. Today was a declaration of ownership!
A Cai: "Young Master Wang, congratulations."
Wang Ziran: "Here's to us, cheers!"
Just as Wang Ziran reached for his glass, Taotao, beside him, deliberately intervened.
Taotao: "Drink a little less."
A Cai: "Taotao..."
A Cai's eyes couldn't leave Taotao. He had never felt such a sense of loss. Taotao was blocking his drink for Wang Ziran...
Wang Ziran: "Ah, let's celebrate, have a drink!"
Taotao: "That won't do. I have to stop you, otherwise if you get too drunk later, I won't be taking you home!"
Wang Ziran: "Alright, alright, you're quite the overseer!"
A Cai put down his wine glass. Wang Ziran thoughtfully moved away from the booth, wanting to create an opportunity for A Cai and Taotao to have some private time.
Taotao gave A Cai a slight smile. Perhaps it was the alcohol, but A Cai suddenly felt a little foolish. Who could understand how it felt when his best friend snatched the girl he liked?
Even worse, he couldn't afford to offend Wang Ziran!
A Cai: "You two seem to be having a good time together."
Taotao: "Yes, he's quite an interesting person."
A Cai: "Did you really reject me because of him?"
Taotao: "A Cai, I'm sorry..."
A Cai: "What am I lacking?"
Taotao: "A Cai, I told you, I was often bullied when I was little. Only Wang Ziran can give me a sense of security I've never had before."
A Cai smiled. Was the security Taotao wanted out of liking this man, or because of Wang Ziran's status?
Being Wang Ziran's woman would naturally provide ample security!
No one would dare bully the chairman's son's girlfriend!
Friends? Buddies? Brothers? Or because they feared his father!!!
A Cai raised his glass again, he toasted Taotao, and downed the entire glass of foreign liquor.
The spicy sting made him almost tear up, but he still smiled at Taotao.
A Cai: "As long as you're happy."
A Cai left the booth and walked onto the dance floor, bidding farewell to Wang Ziran.
Wang Ziran: "Where are you going?"
A Cai: "I suddenly don't feel well. I'm leaving first."
Wang Ziran: "What's wrong? Drank too quickly? Do you need to go to the hospital?"
A Cai: "It's nothing. I've been partying too much lately. You guys have fun, I'm going back to rest."
Wang Ziran: "I'll give you a ride."
A Cai: "No, no, my driver is at the door."
Watching A Cai leave, truly looking a bit weakened, Wang Ziran returned to the booth.
Taotao: "Where's A Cai?"
Wang Ziran: "He left."
Taotao feigned surprise.
Wang Ziran: "Teacher Taotao, what you taught me is really effective! You know, tonight, my Yiyi actually contacted me proactively!"
Taotao forced a smile, gritting her teeth.
Wang Ziran: "I did as you said, told her I was busy and had plans tonight, and to talk another time."
Taotao: "That's good."
Wang Ziran: "Guess what she said?"
Taotao: "What did she say?"
Wang Ziran: "She said she'll come see me tomorrow!"
Taotao: "How did you reply?"
Wang Ziran: "I don't know, I didn't dare to reply. I wanted to ask you, how should I reply?"
Taotao: "Then don't reply."
Wang Ziran: "Huh? That's not good, what if she gets angry..."
Taotao: "In relationships, you need to maintain the dominant position!"
"Look at how you used to be so subservient to her, and she never took you seriously. Now that you're cold to her, she'll come crawling back."
"Believe me, she won't be angry. If she realizes she really wants to see you, she'll actively seek you out."
Wang Ziran: "Teacher Taotao! I'll toast you!"
Taotao: "One glass isn't enough?"
Wang Ziran: "Two glasses! Ah, no! Teacher Taotao has made a great contribution! However many glasses you say, that's how many!"