I bought a secret manual of the Hehuan Sect for ten yuan.

"You seem quite wary of Zheng Shaoqing; it seems the Zheng family is indeed someone of considerable influence!"

"But if you'd rather choose me than Zheng Shaoqing, does that mean I can interpret it as Zheng Shaoqing being inferior to me?"

Qin Ge felt a little regretful. If she had known that the Qingshan Chamber of Commerce was so useful, she would have tried to get closer to Hong Zhendong that day.

It is unknown whether Hong Zhendong is still alive.

"The Zheng family is indeed quite powerful. Can a wealthy family in Beidu be simple?"

"However, Zheng Shaoqing has a bad reputation."

Qi Yingzi's expression was serious, with a hint of disdain. "That's a playboy, and not just any playboy."

"This young master Zheng has dated many wealthy heiresses. Do you know what the final outcome was?"

"Those wealthy families whose daughters came from either went bankrupt or were acquired. Their assets, after several reversals, all ended up in the hands of the Zheng family. Do you think that's a coincidence?"

Even if I were incredibly stupid, I wouldn't throw myself into the tiger's den!

"Zheng Shaoqing has never set his sights on me, but on Tianying Group."

"Of course, he can have both the person and the money!"

Qin Ge was dumbfounded. This young master Zheng is something else!

He thought he had reached a certain level in being a scumbag and a gigolo, but compared to Zheng Shaoqing, he was still just a greenhorn!

"It's a pity that Young Master Zheng didn't have the chance; I beat him to it. Thank you, nature, for this gift!"

"So you brought me there tonight so that Xu Yang could send a message to Zheng Shaoqing, announcing that you're already taken, and that Zheng Shaoqing would give up on you?"

"If Zheng Shaoqing gives up, Xu Yang might stop making things difficult for you, is that what you mean?"

"But I don't quite understand, isn't Xu Yang breaching the contract by doing this?"

"If you terminate the cooperation, he'll suffer a significant loss too, won't he?"

Qin Ge understood Qi Yingzi's intention, but he suddenly felt very aggrieved. He felt aggrieved himself, and even more so for Qi Yingzi.

Unfortunately, his cultivation level was still shallow. If he had cultivated to the Nascent Soul Realm according to the secret manual of the Joyful Union Sect, he could have slapped ten Zheng Shaoqings into a bloody mist with one slap!

Qin Ge secretly made up his mind to cultivate even more diligently!

"That's roughly the idea!"

"I can terminate the cooperation, and Xu Yang and his team will lose tens of millions. However, if the factory cannot be completed on time, Tianying Group will lose at least two hundred million!"

"It's not time for a fight to the death yet, let's talk it over first!"

Qi Yingzi rolled her eyes at Qin Ge. "But there's one thing you're wrong about. What do you mean by 'thanking nature for its gifts'? Can't you speak properly?"

"As long as you get the meaning right!" Qin Ge smiled slightly. "One last question: what would happen if we offended the Zheng family?"

"Will Zheng Shaoqing become enraged and retaliate against you and the Tianying Group?"

Qi Yingzi shook her head, "Based on my guess, probably nothing much will happen, but it also depends on the extent of the offense."

"I don't doubt that the Zheng family has the strength to destroy the Qi family, but they will have to pay a considerable price for doing so. It can be said that they are harming others without benefiting themselves."

"People are naturally inclined to seek advantage and avoid harm, especially the Zheng family, who are accustomed to viewing issues from a perspective of self-interest."

"If I offend them, they'll probably just keep making things difficult for me; they're unlikely to actually do anything serious."

"But even just that makes me feel terrible."

"Let's see how things go first. If it really doesn't work out, we'll just have to accept the loss."

Qin Ge pondered for a moment, then sighed, "You rich people may seem glamorous on the surface, but it's actually not easy for you."

No matter how rich or powerful you are, there will always be someone stronger, richer, and more influential than you!

Qi Yingzi paused for a moment, then gave a wry smile, "Otherwise, why would I have come looking for you?"

"What Zheng Shaoqing has done is only what I know, and it's probably just the tip of the iceberg. Who knows how many other tricks he has up his sleeve that I haven't seen?"

"I'm really worried that I might accidentally step into a trap that I can't see."

She looked at Qin Ge with a complicated expression, feeling as if she had fallen into another trap.

Qin Ge pouted, a little unconvinced, "I really don't know if you're praising me or subtly insulting me!"

"Aren't you even a little worried that I, too, have ulterior motives and might plot against you behind your back?"

Qi Yingzi smiled gently, "Then you'll have to have the ability!"

"Ambition is easy to have, but having the corresponding ability is not so easy. Besides, if you really had the ability, would you even do it?"

She glanced around, seemingly eagerly awaiting Qin Ge's answer.

"No," Qin Ge answered decisively. "If I were to break the bowl after living off a woman, I'd be struck by lightning."

The two chatted all the way to Hongying Club, a high-end business club.

After getting off the bus, Qi Yingzi took Qin Ge's arm and walked forward with composure, naturalness, and grace.

Qin Ge, on the other hand, was a little uncomfortable. He wasn't used to dressing like this in front of people, and he had never been to such a place before.

Inside a private room, Xu Yang, who had been waiting for a long time, saw Qi Yingzi appear arm in arm with Qin Ge. After his initial surprise, he immediately showed displeasure and looked at Qin Ge with hostility.

Qi Yingzi pulled Qin Ge to sit down opposite Xu Yang. "Mr. Xu, we don't need to exchange any more pleasantries!"

"Just state your conditions: how can you get your people back to work and complete the project safely and smoothly?"

Xu Yang's gaze remained on Qin Ge, his smile forced. "President Qi, what are you saying? I can't do anything about the workers causing trouble; it was unexpected."

"If the project doesn't go smoothly, I'll also suffer losses. You're making it sound like I'm doing this on purpose!"

"They demand three times the wages before they'll start work, but I don't have that much money on hand!"

"How about you settle the remaining payment for me, Mr. Qi?"

Qi Yingzi chuckled lightly, "I already said, there's no need for any more pleasantries."

Do you think I'm some kind of naive and innocent girl?

"The project isn't even halfway done, and you've already gone on strike several times. Do you think I'd possibly pay you the final payment under these circumstances?"

"Don't pretend anymore. I know you're Zheng Shaoqing's man. This is all his doing, isn't it?"

Xu Yang paused for a moment, then quickly put on a smile. "President Qi truly lives up to her reputation as a heroine. No wonder she has managed Tianying Group so successfully at such a young age."

"Since that's the case, then I'll be frank and speak plainly!"

He took out a card with a red rose printed on it and pushed it in front of Qi Yingzi. "This is the room key for the Beidu Rose Hotel."

"Mr. Qi, I can't make the decision about what you want to discuss. As long as you go to the Beidu Rose Hotel, Young Master Zheng will talk to you personally."

"Take a trip there, and all the problems will be solved!"

Qi Yingzi's pretty face instantly turned cold. Before she could speak, Qin Ge picked up the room key first.

As Qin Ge examined the room key, he asked jokingly, "Mr. Xu, what's the purpose of this room key?"

"Can I go in Mr. Qi's place?"