Ah Chuan was stared at with such a gaze, he didn’t feel honored, but somewhat flustered instead.
"Ah Chuan, you seem pretty sharp, why is it that there are some things you still can’t see?"
Ye Ranran’s abrupt statement left Ah Chuan unsure of her intentions, and naturally he didn’t know how to respond, so he just sat there in silence.
Luckily, Ye Ranran didn’t make things difficult for him, and walked out of the room shortly after.
Only after he was alone, did Ah Chuan find his forehead covered in sweat.
When did the lady become so intimidating?
Qingli arrived exactly on time, and as she sat down, her eyes subtly scanned her surroundings.
This was a very typical Chinese restaurant, adorned with an antiquated decor. The door was made of wood, with lattice windows carved into it, covered by a layer of paper.
Even the servers passing back and forth were dressed in attire from the Republic of China era.
Stepping into this place felt like having travelled back in time.
Qingli was wearing a hat, and most of her face was covered by a scarf, which she didn’t remove even after she sat down.
"I already know everything, why do you still feel the need to hide?" Ye Ranran cut straight to the chase, not wasting a word.
Her time was valuable, with not a single second to waste.
And with Qingli being so clever, she refused to believe the woman couldn’t figure it out.
"Mrs. Jun, you truly are as blunt as the rumors say."
Ye Ranran didn’t take the remark as a compliment. She considered the blunt attribute could also be viewed as stupidity.
"You flatter me, Miss Yuan. You’re not the kind and pleasant person the rumors claim you to be. It seems gossip isn’t always credible," Ye Ranran retorted sarcastically.
Qingli was smart, but she was no less capable, right?
Ye Ranran picked up the tea from the table, her clear eyes silently gazing at Qingli.
Pressure quietly swept in from all sides, causing Qingli’s breath to catch slightly.
No one could question Ye Ranran’s abilities, who was capable of keeping all the top executives of J.C. under control.
Qingli suddenly didn’t dare to meet her gaze.
"Mrs. Jun, you didn’t call me here today simply for a chat, did you?" Eventually, Qingli couldn’t stand Ye Ranran’s gaze any longer and opted to speak up.
As Ye Ranran subtly turned her teacup, the light from the lamp above was reflected onto her face by the white porcelain cup, casting an exquisite, jade-like glow.
"Do you really not know why I’ve called you here? I heard you’ve hired a lawyer, planning to sue Xiao Qi?"
So, it was about this matter. Understanding flashed across Qingli’s eyes. "Since Mrs. Jun already knows, why do you ask?"
"I intend to get involved in this matter. Do you think I should be asking more questions?"
"Everyone is equal before the law. Even if you’re the first lady of a powerful family, can you make my injuries disappear at will?"
Qingli untied her scarf, revealing her face. Both sides were covered in finger marks, blood had seeped out from under them, the corner of her mouth was cracked, and even her neck was covered in scratch marks.
This clearly showed how ruthless Luo Qi and Luo Xuan had been in their attack.
Looking at Qingli’s current state, a flicker of an indecipherable emotion passed through Ye Ranran’s eyes. She didn’t blame Luo Qi. If it were her in that situation, having experienced such an event, she too would have impulsively landed a few blows.
If not for that, the pent-up frustration would’ve led to illness.
"Who witnessed it? Just because you say it was Xiao Qi who hit you, does that mean it really was? Also, even though everyone is equal before the law, there’s also a saying that money talks!"
"Tell me, if I offer your lawyer a hefty sum to abandon your case, would he be willing?" Ye Ranran blinked, asking the question with an innocent look in her eyes.