"Auntie, I originally planned to come over in person today, but the company has been overwhelmingly busy. A major client suddenly showed up, which caused some delays."
"How is it? Are the hotel's meals to your liking?"
Qiu Hanying asked Wang Fang with a radiant smile, inquiring about her well-being.
"Good, good, good, very good. This Rusuang Group, is this your company?"
Out of caution, Wang Fang still asked Qiu Hanying.
"Yes, didn't I tell you before? I would return to Zhe Province sooner or later."
Qiu Hanying smiled sweetly and explained to Wang Fang.
"Good, good, good, Hanying, you've achieved so much. Auntie is also very happy for you."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Wang Fang's heart finally felt at ease.
"By the way, come, Hanying, let Auntie introduce you. This is Auntie's best friend, Zhou Huiying. This is her husband, also named Zhou. And this is Zhou Qing, Auntie Zhou's daughter, and also Lin Chen's childhood god-sister."
Wang Fang held Qiu Hanying's hand and introduced the people around her.
"Hello, Auntie Zhou, Uncle Zhou, Sister Qing."
Upon hearing Wang Fang's introduction, Qiu Hanying greeted them one after another.
Her polite demeanor left Zhou Qing and the others stunned, wide-eyed with disbelief.
Especially Qiao Shan beside them, this woman seemed just like a girl next door. Was this really the same Qiu Hanying who commanded the business world in the company before?
"Hello, hello."
Zhou Qing was already somewhat taken aback.
Didn't they say Qiu Hanying was rumored to be the most icy beauty in Zhe Province back then? How could the rumors be so different from reality?
"Happy birthday, Sister. This bracelet was made by a company I recently acquired. Both the craftsmanship and materials used are the finest."
Qiu Hanying looked at Zhou Qing and took out a gift box from her handbag.
When the box was opened, a crystal-clear jade bracelet inside shimmered in the sunlight, clearly indicating its considerable value.
"Thank you."
Zhou Qing accepted the gift, still feeling a bit dazed.
"Oh? The company has started a jade project?"
Lin Chen, who was nearby, caught onto a sensitive point in Qiu Hanying's words and asked.
"Yes, we acquired it not long ago. As the boss, you never bother with the company's business, so I took the initiative."
Qiu Hanying gave Lin Chen a sidelong glance. Her flirtatious expression made Yang Lijuan and Zhou Huiying, standing next to her, stare in astonishment.
As women themselves, they naturally understood the meaning of that glance.
It was clearly a young girl acting spoiled towards her lover!
Could it be that this Lin Chen had truly struck it rich with a wealthy woman?
"Hello, President Qiu. I'm Zhou Qing's colleague. My boyfriend is treating everyone to this birthday banquet today."
Yang Lijuan seized the opportunity, quickly pulling Qiao Shan over to Qiu Hanying.
No matter how much they had disliked Zhou Qing before, this was an undeniable fact!
Given the current relationship between Shanling Group and Rusuang Group, if they could make a good impression on Qiu Hanying, it would be immensely beneficial for the future development of Shanling Group!
"Oh? Hello. However, it was agreed that I would be hosting this meal, so you don't need to trouble yourselves."
"Regardless of the cost, I will have someone deliver the bill to you."
Upon hearing Yang Lijuan's introduction, Qiu Hanying narrowed her eyes.
She had been in the business world for quite some time. While other girls her age were watching cartoons, she had already been learning to strategize with seasoned veterans of the business arena.
Therefore, her mind was naturally more astute than others.
When Wang Fang was making introductions earlier, she had specifically introduced the Zhou Huiying family, indicating a close relationship.
However, she had not mentioned the two people who were hosting the meal at all.
She had lived with Wang Fang for over half a month, so she naturally knew Wang Fang's character – kind, simple, and without any malice.
She always thought of others and managed all her relationships meticulously.
Yet, now, when introducing her new friends, she had omitted the two people who were paying for the meal. This could only mean that in Wang Fang's eyes, the identities of these two people were distasteful!
How could Qiu Hanying associate herself with someone whom her future mother-in-law found so repulsive?
"No, no, no, Hanying, aren't you looking down on President Qiao?"
"President Qiao said he was treating today. If you return the money, aren't you slapping President Qiao in the face?"
"Wouldn't you agree, President Qiao?"
However, as soon as Qiu Hanying finished speaking, Lin Chen, who was standing nearby, interjected and asked Qiao Shan.
"Uh, uh, uh, yes, yes, yes. I, Qiao Shan, can afford this little bit of money. Please, President Qiu, don't belittle me."
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Qiao Shan almost burst into tears.
What did he mean by "this little bit of money" and "I don't care about it"?
What did he mean by "looking down on me"?
Nearly ten million yuan – that was his dividend for over a year!
But in front of Qiu Hanying, he absolutely couldn't lose face!
He was also a seasoned figure in the business world and naturally understood that if Qiu Hanying really returned the money to him today, he, Qiao Shan, would truly be unable to get by in the entire Zhe Province!
"By the way, what major client came to the company? That it made you forget about mealtime?"
Then, as if remembering something, Lin Chen asked Qiu Hanying.
The relationship between him and Qiu Hanying now was, in essence, just a thin veil yet to be pierced.
The twenty billion yuan he had previously entrusted to Qiu Hanying to help him acquire medicinal herbs.
But what did Qiu Hanying do? She directly invested the money into her own company, and in the blink of an eye, doubled the twenty billion.
Ultimately, this was all for his own good!
Given Qiu Hanying's personality, if these twenty billion yuan were lost, she would definitely find any means necessary to repay him.
If he didn't cherish such a woman, who else would he cherish?
"It was the young master of the He family, He Feng."
As soon as this name was mentioned, Qiu Hanying's brows furrowed completely.
She didn't know what had gotten into the He family, who had always kept a low profile, but in the past few days, they had been aggressively acquiring promising companies throughout Zhe Province.
Several emerging groups had been acquired by them at low prices.
She hadn't expected that this He Feng would now set his sights on their Rusuang Group!
"He Feng? This name sounds a bit familiar?"
Upon hearing Qiu Hanying mention the name He Feng, Lin Chen was taken aback.
He seemed to have heard this name somewhere before.
"Um... Mr. Lin, He Feng is the eldest young master of the He family. And the He family is one of the most influential families in Zhe Province, with assets exceeding one hundred billion."
Before Qiu Hanying could explain when Lin Chen asked, Qiao Shan, who was standing nearby, chimed in.