Qin Man spoke with confidence. “Since I am giving you a chance, you should gladly accept it. You’re not a child anymore. It’s high time for you to do your part and share the burdens of your family. Those three live in such a shabby house… Don’t you feel sorry for them at all?”
A shabby house…
Yao Tang’s brow furrowed. She wanted to be done with Qin Manand leave the place.
Clearly, the woman had other intentions for calling her over.
Yao Tang turned and made to leave again.
Just then, a short, pot-bellied man with a chunky gold necklace approached their table.
Qin Man’s face lit up. “President Zhang! You’re finally here!”
The man—Zhang Shou—nodded jovially. “It has been a long time, Madam Yao, but you’re still as beautiful as ever.”
After exchanging pleasantries, he glanced at Yao Tangand immediately did a double take.
A lecherous haze came over his eyes. “So, Madam Yao, this beautiful miss must be the lady you spoke of.”
“Yes, yes, this is Yao Tang. She is the daughter of my husband’s younger brother.”
As she said this, she cast a pointed look at the girl, silently warning her to mind her manners. “Say hello, Yao Tang. This is President Zhang, a renowned real estate tycoon inCity A.”
Before Yao Tangcould even utter a retort, the man held out his pudgy hand to her face.
“Hello, Miss Yao. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be so formal with me. Just call me Brother Zhang. It’s a pleasure meeting you.”
Yao Tang sneered.
“Are you so dense as to think that you and I are of the same age or something?”
Qin Man scowled, her lips twitching. “Yao Tang! You have no idea what you’re talking about. President Zhang is still in his thirties. Don’t you see the great fortune before your eyes? To think that he has become a powerful CEO at such a young age… You’d better do what’s good for you and your family!”
“That’s right, go ahead and call me Brother Zhang.” Zhang Shoureached forYao Tang’s hand, intending to take it himself.
Qin Man did nothing to stop him. Instead, she remained quiet and watched with anticipation.
She had thought long and hard into the night before coming up with a solution to all their problems. In the end, she decided to find Yao Tanga fiancé.
Once Yao Tangwas engaged, she wouldn’t have any more reason to think about marrying into the Yang family, let alone speak of it.
And Qin Manwouldn’t have to bother building a relationship withYao Tang. She would rather die than yield to the worthless piece of scum.
This was an effective way to get rid of Yao Tang once and for all, and the marriage prospect with the Yang family would naturally go to Ranran.
Getting President Zhang to be her marriage partner was just an added bonus. He might just be useful to the Yao family’s business in the future.
Qin Man would no longer have to worry about humbling herself in front ofYao Tang.
On the contrary, it was Yao Tangwho should be lowering her head in gratitude.Qin Manhad found her such a favorable match. Even Yao Rong and his wife would be proud.
Qin Man was still basking in what she considered a victory, and she failed to process the scene unfolding in front of her until she heard the crisp sound of skin hitting skin.
Pa!
Yao Tang had slappedZhang Shou’s hand away.
Qin Man was so shocked, it was as ifYao Tanghad also slapped her in the face.
Her face twisted into an ugly expression. “Yao Tang! What do you think you’re doing? President Zhang was gracious enough to meet with you despite his busy schedule. How dare you refuse him?”
She hadn’t expected that this girl would insist on her willfulness, even after knowing President Zhang’s powerful position.
Across the hall, Yang NianandYao Ranwalked into the establishment with the rest of their circle. They were greeted by the sight ofYao Tangstanding beside a pudgy man who looked twice her age.
Yang Nian froze and stared.
Yao Ran looked at his face before following the direction of his gaze, though she already knew what had caught her attention. The corners of her lips curled ever so slightly.
Yan Wei andLi Ruocraned their necks and also spottedYao Ranwith the short, stout man next to her.
Yan Wei scoffed, while malice took overLi Ruo’s face.
“Ranran, isn’t that your cousin over there? What is she doing with that ugly guy? And who is that other woman with them?”