Seeing Qiu Ruoxi's determination to push Yan Qingdi to the brink, Jian Yunong hesitated for a moment before saying, "Miss Qiu, as far as I know, Yan Qingdi is your senior, and your relationship should be quite good, right."
"But you seem to hate him a lot. Can you tell me why?"
"I'm a businesswoman!" Qiu Ruoxi said heavily, "Business is about profit. Isn't that reason enough?"
Jian Yunong was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Since Miss Qiu doesn't want to talk about it, I won't ask any more. But Miss Qiu, when a dog is cornered, it jumps over the wall. Be careful with pressuring Yan Qingdi this much; he might do something very unfriendly."
"Then we'll have to see if he has the capability!" Qiu Ruoxi snorted coldly, appearing very disdainful.
Jian Yunong didn't speak but started scanning Qiu Ruoxi back and forth.
In Jian Yunong's view, Qiu Ruoxi's confidence must have something to do with Ye Xunhuan.
It's true that Yan Qingdi is the eldest of the Yan family, but Ye Xunhuan is the grandson of the Qin family, and the only grandson at that. Moreover, the Fenghua Group, founded by his mother, is a leader in the business world and a multinational company!
And who knows what else is hidden behind Ye Xunhuan?
Perhaps this is Qiu Ruoxi's biggest backing?
Of course, it's also very possible that because Qiu Ruoxi relies on being the only heir of the Xiahou family, she has the audacity to ignore Yan Qingdi.
But Jian Yunong didn't know that Qiu Ruoxi knew very little about some matters concerning the Xiahou family.
In Qiu Ruoxi's heart, the Xiahou family was just a little wealthier than ordinary families, nothing more.
She now relies solely on Ye Xunhuan.
After a moment of silence, Jian Yunong spoke again, "Since Miss Qiu has already made your plans, I will proceed according to our agreement."
"But Yan Qingdi will start construction tomorrow. Are you sure you can act at this time?"
"I've been waiting for tomorrow."
With Qiu Ruoxi saying so, Jian Yunong didn't have much more to add on this matter!
"Miss Qiu, with work matters discussed, I wish to talk about some personal issues. I wonder if you have time?" Jian Yunong slowly diverted the topic.
Qiu Ruoxi thought Jian Yunong wanted to talk about Mei Hanqing, so she didn't think much and softly said, "What would Miss Jian like to say, please go ahead!"
Jian Yunong glanced over Qiu Ruoxi and then slowly spoke, "Miss Qiu, can you tell me how you and Ye Xunhuan met and fell in love?"
Upon hearing this question from Jian Yunong, Qiu Ruoxi was slightly stunned.
Initially, Qiu Ruoxi thought Jian Yunong wanted to chat about Mei Hanqing, but who knew she'd bring up Ye Xunhuan instead.
"Sorry, Miss Jian, that's my private matter!" Qiu Ruoxi softly declined.
Seeing Qiu Ruoxi refuse to discuss her relationship with Ye Xunhuan, a hint of disappointment flashed quickly across Jian Yunong's face, but she soon smiled and said, "It's fine, if Miss Qiu doesn't want to share, then never mind."
"Why would Miss Jian be interested in matters between me and Xunhuan? You're not usually the type to gossip, right?"
"Aren't all women kind of gossipers?" Jian Yunong teased Qiu Ruoxi, "Aren't you curious, Miss Qiu?"
Qiu Ruoxi was momentarily speechless; Jian Yunong had just claimed that women are gossipy creatures. If Qiu Ruoxi said she wasn't, it would be like saying she wasn't a woman.
"Occasionally!" Qiu Ruoxi answered cleverly.
"Alright then, Miss Qiu, I won't bother you any longer."
Saying that, Jian Yunong stood up directly, "Let's talk some other day when we have time."
"Miss Jian, aren't you going to see Han Qing?"
Upon hearing Qiu Ruoxi mention Mei Hanqing, a layer of bitterness slowly spread across Jian Yunong's face, and she shook her head, saying, "Forget it, maybe another day!"
As she finished, Jian Yunong couldn't help but sigh softly.
She also wanted to see Mei Hanqing but feared Mei Hanqing wouldn't want to see her and worried that her sudden appearance would displease Mei Hanqing.
"Miss Jian, I suggest you still go see her. Since you're already here, going to see her wouldn't take much more." Qiu Ruoxi said calmly, "You are her mother, whether she acknowledges it or not, you are her mother!"
"Most importantly, you're here with me. If you don't go to see your daughter, what will people outside say? What will Han Qing think if she finds out?"
"I wish I could, but you don't understand!" Jian Yunong said helplessly.
Qiu Ruoxi opened her mouth but didn't know what to say; she truly didn't understand the entangled grievances here!
Nevertheless, Qiu Ruoxi felt that it would be better if Jian Yunong went to see Mei Hanqing, as it expressed her heartfelt intentions as a mother.
"She doesn't want to see me. If I appear before her, her mood for the day will be terrible." Jian Yunong said softly.
"If you don't go, her mood won't be any better because you're already here." Qiu Ruoxi immediately replied, "Don't deny it, from the moment you arrived here, you've wanted to see her, but you were scared!"
Jian Yunong gave a bitter smile, "You're right, I am scared!"
Saying that, Jian Yunong took a deep breath, "Alright, Miss Qiu, you get busy, I'll be off now!"
With those words, without further pause, Jian Yunong left Qiu Ruoxi's office.
Seeing this, Qiu Ruoxi shook her head with a wry smile.
Jian Yunong's visit to Huangtu Group to meet Qiu Ruoxi spread like the wind throughout the entire Huangtu Group, yet it hadn't reached Mei Hanqing's ears since Mei Hanqing was heading to Qiu Ruoxi's office at the time.
Perhaps it was destined, as Mei Hanqing had just stepped out of the elevator and saw Jian Yunong approaching the elevator in the distant hallway!
Their eyes met, and both felt like they had been struck by lightning, their bodies trembling uncontrollably. It was as if someone had cast the Binding Technique on them; they stood still, simply gazing at each other.
Mei Hanqing's gaze towards Jian Yunong was filled with complexity, whereas Jian Yunong's gaze was filled with motherly love, guilt, and pain when she looked at Mei Hanqing.
Time seemed to pause at this moment, the scene frozen.
The two stood quietly, facing each other and observing one another.
After an unknown period, they seemed to reach a consensus, both taking steps forward at the same time.
Then they met unexpectedly.
Yet Mei Hanqing acted as if she didn't see Jian Yunong, walking straight ahead, as if they were strangers with no connection whatsoever.
Watching Mei Hanqing walk straight ahead, Jian Yunong's heart was suddenly pierced as if stabbed by a needle.
In the next moment, Jian Yunong stopped, "Han Qing..."
Upon hearing Jian Yunong's words, Mei Hanqing trembled, her steps momentarily halting involuntarily.