"CEO, the suit you wanted to wear for tonight’s dinner has been delivered."
Qiao Zi followed beside Sheng Jianan, speaking in a formulaic manner. Sheng Jianan paused, his brow slightly furrowed, "Cancel it."
After Sheng Jianan finished speaking, he didn’t explain further. He turned and went into his office, and shortly after, came out holding his car keys.
Qiao Zi watched his big boss’s back, somewhat surprised. Wasn’t this the first time he had canceled a dinner appointment at the last minute ?
The Shengshi Group was located in the CBD center. During the rush hour, the streets outside were practically gridlocked. Even though Sheng Jianan drove a luxury car worth millions, it was slower than the pedestrians outside.
On the other side, Tang Yanqi left school, her head still heavy, her steps somewhat unsteady. Wisely, she didn’t choose the bus but instead walked a bit further to take the subway. Though crowded, at least there wouldn’t be a traffic jam.
When she arrived at the Tang Family, Tang Ruhai was already in his study upstairs. In the living room, Shen Wanqing was flipping through the latest issue of a fashion magazine. Upon seeing Tang Yanqi enter, she gave her a light glance without saying a word.
In the Tang Family, Tang Yanqi was always the most awkward presence. She was used to it. She poured herself a glass of water to drink. Before she finished, Tang Ruhai came downstairs, frowned at the sight of Tang Yanqi, "Why are you alone? Where’s Jianan?"
Tang Yanqi set down the glass in her hand, meeting Tang Ruhai’s gaze with neither humility nor arrogance. His eyes held dissatisfaction, whereas Tang Yanqi’s eyes were only cold, "He’s in a meeting and doesn’t have time. Why did you call me over?"
Tang Ruhai’s eyes held even more dissatisfaction. Although the Shengshi Group had invested in the Tang Family, doing business involves more than just funds; it requires resources.
The Tang Group was already a dilapidated ship, and saving it wasn’t something that a mere amount of money could achieve. Moreover, the investment amount from Shengshi Group to the Tang Group was far from enough to bring it back to life immediately.
The Tang Group needs more of your resources, which includes resources from the Shengshi Group.
Tang Ruhai was a shrewd man who understood better than anyone the principle of shared prosperity and mutual loss. The more entangled the Tang Group was with Shengshi Group, the less likely Shengshi could let the Tang Group fall into decline.
This neat plan was one Tang Ruhai had confidently crafted, believing everything was under his control, yet he didn’t expect Tang Yanqi to come back alone today.
Tang Ruhai steadied himself, took his phone out of his pocket, and handed it to Tang Yanqi, "Call Jianan."
Tang Yanqi raised her gaze, a cold smile on her lips, "He’s a very busy man, very busy. Besides, do you think he’s someone who will heed my beck and call?"
"Alas, like mother, like daughter. Tang Yanqi, when it comes to grasping men, you really should learn well from your mother. See how skillful she is."
Tang Ruhai was blocked by Tang Yanqi’s words. At some point, Shen Wanqing had already walked over. Her voice, slightly sharp and laced with barbs, fell on Tang Yanqi like cold December snow, chilling to the bone.
Shen Wanqing shivered inadvertently but quickly regained her composure, "Tang Yanqi, why are you glaring at me? Do you think you’re something?"
For how many years she had been at the Tang Family was how many years she’d endured Shen Wanqing’s sarcasm. She didn’t waste words with her, her gaze shifted, fixed on Tang Ruhai, "If you have nothing else, I’ll be going back first."