My Lady, To Defeat Scumbags You Must Start Early

Chapter 217: 215 Learn to Fight Back (8) Strong

The meeting room was very quiet.

Quietly witnessing the confrontation between Xin Zaozao and Wan Quan.

No one spoke, even dared not to breathe.

The present Xin Zaozao was different from before. In the past, she fought alone. No matter how hard she tried, she was alone, just a 23-year-old girl. No matter how capable, she couldn’t make a big impact. But now is different. Xin Zaozao had a big support behind her, a support all of them in the room didn’t dare to provoke.

Under such a standoffish situation.

Xin Zaozao had no intention of sparing Wan Quan.

Her eyes were fixed on her.

Wan Quan didn’t expect, couldn’t even imagine, she initially wanted to intimidate Xin Zaozao on her first day at the board meeting, wanted to embarrass her. But at this moment, she found herself publicly slapped in the face by Xin Zaozao. How could she continue to stay at the board meetings in the future?

Moreover, more than half of the directors have already sided with Xin Zaozao without any hesitation due to the influence of Jihong Group, and those few directors she could influence seemed to be wavering too.

Wan Quan felt a surge of rage inside her.

Bottling it up internally.

Xin Zaozao watched as Wan Quan looked like she was about to explode.

She smiled.

The smile tugged at the corners of her mouth was the smile of the victor.

Not enough.

Of course, it was not enough.

Without driving Wan Quan away, without leaving her and her son destitute, she would not show mercy.

She said, “So Director Wan abstains, right?!”

Xin Zaozao deliberately stressed again.

Highlighting Wan Quan’s inconsistency.

Wan Quan’s face twisted in anger.

Xin Zaozao did not care, she turned to look at Yan Quan.

Yan Quan understood immediately, “I ask for Director Yu’s opinion.”

Yu Feng glanced at Wan Quan, looking at her twisted face, considering the current situation, she said, “Of course I agree. I have always been fair and just, and naturally stand on the side that benefits the group. I am definitely objective.” She spoke in a gratifying way.

Wan Quan icily watched Yu Feng.

Yu Feng didn’t dare to meet Wan Quan’s gaze.

Zhan Ziwen also quickly said, “I agree with Director Yu’s opinion. We, as directors, naturally want the group to develop better. So, I agree with the project with the Jihong Group.”

“I also agree.” Liu Wudong followed.

“Well…” Yan Quan was about to announce the results.

Xin Zaozao said, “Wait.”

Everyone’s eyes were on her.

Anything Xin Zaozao does now seems unexpected.

Xin Zaozao said, “If I remember correctly, Chairman Liu just said that not only do you agree with this project, but you also want to call me…” Liu Wudong couldn’t keep his face calm.

Xin Zaozao just stared at him.

Liu Wudong was utterly embarrassed.

The sarcastic remark just a moment ago had left him utterly humiliated now.

“Yes, Old Liu, we all heard it.” Zheng Feng started to suck up to Xin Zaozao.

“As an elder, you should keep your word. You can’t just rely on your seniority, can you?!” Wu Qiang also said jokingly.

And that phrase “rely on seniority” was clearly ridiculing Wan Quan.

Wan Quan’s face had been dark from start to finish, darker than ever at this moment.

Liu Wudong was being mocked by the others.

Eventually, he conceded, “Xin Grandpa, you are my grandpa, are we good now?!”

His voice was loud.

The room burst into laughter.

Liu Wudong•s face turned red, his whole person so angry he was puffing and glaring.

“I wouldn’t go as far as to call me Grandpa. But I do hope Director Liu can be more cautious in his actions in the future. The drama you put on the rooftop was not only detrimental to the group, but more importantly, it would be a great loss if you had really fallen off.” Xin Zaozao deliberately spoke up.

At this moment, Liu Wudong could only bear it.

“If you die, it will be a loss. I heard that you just married a beautiful wife in her early twenties. If you’re dead, who will take care of your young wife…”

Everyone was laughing exaggeratedly.

Liu Wudong couldn’t stand it anymore. He said, “Enough, this is a board meeting. Be serious, everyone!”

Xin Zaozao didn’t want to delay everyone’s time either, “Secretary Yan, please announce the result.”

For a moment, the conference room suddenly became quiet.

As if.

Xin Zaozao’s words suddenly carried weight.

Everyone obeyed without questioning.

Yan Quan cleared his throat, “According to the highest decision of the board of directors, according to the national voting of the board members, ninety-four percent of the shares ultimately support cooperation with the Jihong Group. Thus, we confirm that the Jihong Group will be our partner for this project.”

Applause filled the room.

Yan Quan turned to look at Xin Zaozao.

Xin Zaozao nodded.

Only then did Yan Quan say to everyone, “Meeting adjourned.”

Xin Zaozao left first.

The others also left one after another.

Wan Quan did not leave.

Liu Wudong, Yu Feng, and Zhan Ziwen were too embarrassed to leave.

Liu Wudong said, “Madam, let’s go. No one could have predicted this would happen.”

“All of you ungrateful bastards!” Wan Quan suddenly snapped, “All of you agreed last night to betray us today. Mu Cidian has been so good to you, giving you so many benefits in the consortium. Now you all turn your backs on us without hesitation!”

The three directors were red and white with embarrassment.

But they didn’t dare to offend her now.

Yu Feng laughed off, “We just play along with Xin Zaozao now. Plus, you’ve seen that, even if we disagreed, the result is still cooperating with the Jihong Group. Madam, there are many days coming, Xin Zaozao is just a young girl, she can’t fight us…”

“Shut up! I don’t want to hear a word of this nonsense!” Wan Quan’s face was extremely ugly,” Let me tell you three, I know exactly how many benefits you have plotted behind the scenes in the consortium. You’d better think carefully about which side you’re on.”

Leaving behind those words, an angry Wan Quan stormed off.

Watching Wang Quan leave, the faces of the three changed. “What’s the big deal? After all those years being a mistress, she still ends up with nothing, losing both her reputation and wealth! Who does she think she is? Sooner or later, Xin Zaozao will kill her,” said Yu Feng.

Liu Wudong also nodded, “What’s she putting on airs for! If she were so capable, she would have taken over the Xin Group when Xin He died, and wouldn’t have it fall into Xin Zaozao’s hands! If it weren’t for the fact that we’ve got something on her, I wouldn’t bother to put up with this foolish woman!”

“Let’s leave it for now.” Zhan Ziwen tried to mediate, ‘The final result hasn’t been decided yet, we should just wait and see.”

“There’s no choice but to do that. Let’s go, let’s go. Today, I’m so angry that I’m about to explode.

Thinking about how I was bossed around by that little bitch Xin Zaozao, I just want to kill her…”

“Haha, you’ve been acting arrogant all your life, and now you finally got your comeuppance.” Zhan Ziwen teased. “Don’t mention it to me ever again…”

The group left.

Upon leaving the meeting room, Wang Quan went straight to her son’s office.

Mu Cidian sat at his desk, working.

In fact, he wasn’t doing anything of substance, just approving company matters that had come his way, for once having a morning to himself.

He looked up to see his mother.

Watching her slam the office door with an ugly look on her face.

It seemed.

It hadn’t been a smooth board meeting. He had guessed as much.

But what he hadn’t guessed was.

His mother said, “Xin Zaozao, I wish I could kill Xin Zaozao! She even teamed up with Jihong Group to embarrass me! She actually seduced Ji Baili and mentioned they are planning an engagement next month! I really want to run her over with my car!”

Mu Cidian looked at his mother with cold eyes.

Xin Zaozao and Ji Baili are going to get engaged next month?!

His eyes flickered, not just his eyes, his fingers holding the mouse, were trembling.

“Mu Cidian, did you hear what I said?!” Wang Quan roared.

Mu Cidian pursed his lips, “I heard.”

“I said Xin Zaozao. Xin Zaozao is going to get engaged to Ji Baili. Today Ji Yunlei publicly supported her, causing all board members to switch sides to Xin Zaozao. I’ve lost all my face today!” Mu Cidian stood up from his office chair.

He didn’t walk towards his mother, instead, he stopped in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the panorama of Jin City.

“Mu Cidian, are you dead? Speak up!” Wan Quan stepped forward, grabbing her son by the arm.

Her nails were long, digging into his arm through his thin shirt, breaking his skin.

Mu Cidian didn’t even flinch.

Wan Quan was so furious she began to yell, “Tell me now, what should we do, how do we kill Xin Zaozao, how can we stop her from being so arrogant and domineering! Mu Cidian, I will never let Xin Zaozao get away with it, never!”

“I don’t have a solution.” Mu Cidian flatly replied.

“Smack!” Out of nowhere, Wan Quan slapped Mu Cidian across the face.

Mu Cidian coldly stared at his mother.

“It’s all your fault! All just for a petty Xin Zaozao, you cannot even handle her, you even let her rise to where she is now! Mu Cidian, is this how you repay me for raising you, by letting your father die with his eyes open?”

Mu Cidian didn’t answer.

Wan Quan grew increasingly angry. She fiercely grabbed Mu Cidian’s arm, beating him, “Mu Cidian, no matter what, you must kill Xin Zaozao for me. I cannot tolerate her insolence in front of me.

Absolutely not!”

Mu Cidian’s silence made Wan Quan feel like she was on the verge of exploding.

She aggressively pushed her son away.

“I will kill Xin Zaozao, I will definitely do it myself!”

Leaving those words behind, Wan Quan marched out.

As she left, the door was slammed shut with a loud bang.

Mu Cidian also looked very upset.

His fists were clenched tightly, knuckles white.

Xin Zaozao returned to her office.

This was the happiest day since she had started working at Xin Group.

Seeing Wan Quan so frustrated made her day, as did the support from all of the directors. Even though she understood that the support was not entirely due to recognition of her abilities, it was the first time she’s ever felt such a sense of accomplishment. This sense of achievement satisfied her greatly. She picked up her cell phone and dialed Ji Baili.

“Is it over?” Ji Baili asked.

‘Yes, have you returned to Jihong?” “Just arrived.” Ji Baili replied, “Was it fun today?”

“Yes.” Xin Zaozao nodded, “It really was.”

“A woman who is protected by Ji Baili can always be so overwhelming.” Ji Baili said with overbearing confidence.

Xin Zaozao laughed, looking beautiful, “Thank you very much, regardless.”

Ji Baili frowned.

She was still being so polite.

“Baili.” Xin Zaozao added two more words.

Not Ji Baili.

Just Baili.

The frowning man instantly lit up with a smile, “That’s my good girl. Got to go, my father asked me to attend a meeting.”

‘Won’t your father…after you lost so much money of his…” Xin Zaozao felt the cooperation led Jihong Group to lose so much.

“No way, my father praised you all the way home. He said he didn’t realize it before but after seeing your performance at the board meeting, he was truly shocked. He said you have great potential for the future and that me being with you is me marrying up.” Ji Baili said quickly, as if he was really in a rush, “So you shouldn’t feel burdened at all. I was stunned seeing you at the board meeting today, you’re a treasure, and I’m glad I found you.” Xin Zaozao was shy.

She was not as good as Ji Baili described. Ji Baili said, “Really, my dad is calling for me.”

“Alright.”

After hanging up the phone, Xin Zaozao had a smile on her face.

She was pleased at being praised by others.

She controlled her emotions, returned to her usual state.

She started her computer and planned to work on the upcoming projects.

Someone was looking for her on the chat.

She clicked open.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: When did you get engaged to Ji Baili?

She gets straight to the point over there.

Xin Zaozao purses her lips.

She didn’t know how to answer her.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: Was it the last time, during the offshore project, the condition that Ji Baijian spoke to you about?

Xin Zaozao knew, Song Zhizhi was very smart.

She pecked at the keyboard.

Zaozao: Yes.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: Damn it, Ji Baijian that crafty businessman.

Zaozao: No, no, no, it isn’t like that. Mr. Ji is nice, if it wasn’t for him I would still be a nobody. I am very grateful to him.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: You are praising the one who is selling you out. Are you silly or not?

Zaozao:

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: Marriage is not a game.

Zaozao: I think Ji Baili is pretty good.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: Do you like him?

Zaozao: Affection can be cultivated.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: So you don’t like him.

Zaozao: But you and Mr. Ji, you also broke off your engagement before, so you must not have liked him. Isn’t it good now? All the people in the country are envious of your happiness.

Song Zhizhi held her phone tight.

She was speechless at this moment.

But after all,

she could not imagine, that sparks could fly between Zaozao and Ji Baili.

In her memory, at least in her past life, these two people should not have crossed paths.

The Xin Zaozao in her memory was always alone, without support, but was incredibly strong and unyielding!

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: The matters of marriage, the warmth and coldness are known to oneself.

Zaozao: Okay.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: I won’t disturb your work anymore.

Zaozao: Bye bye.

Song Zhizhi closed WeChat.

She is currently at the Song Family residence.

It was the third day since Ji Baijian left, she really felt bored staying alone at home, so she decided to return home with Luo Xiaolang.

After returning, her father had gone to work again, she and Luo Xiaolang were quite bored too.

So they spent each day refreshing the news.

Then they saw the significant news headline, announcing the engagement of Ji Baili and Xin Zaozao.

She thought she was mistaken, but then she realized it was surely Ji Baijian’s doing.

Ji Baijian, that cunning old fox, she knew there was a reason why Ji Baijian was able to persuade her father to give up the bid for the offshore project last time. She really felt she owed Ji Baijian a lot. He even helped her prepare such a good bidding document for Xin Zaozao. She was truly moved by Ji Baijian!

Now, their Jihong Group holds an extremely high position and is untouchable!

Ji Baixin was previously engaged to Yin Qin, the two big consortiums were definitely going to join forces, but it is now 80% likely that their alliance would be torn up, so Ji Baijian has now reached out towards Xin Group. If Ji Yunlei allows Ji Baili to marry Xin Zaozao, he should be extremely grateful to Ji Baijian. Think about Xin Zaozao, such a young girl holding nearly half the shares of Xin Group, the Ji Family has really struck it rich! Compared to the complicated relationships in Yin Qin’s family, a marriage alliance with the Xin Family naturally yields greater benefits.

How can Ji Baijian scheme so well and so precisely?

The more Song Zhizhi thought about it, the more suffocated she felt. She opened WeChat on her phone and sent a message to that old fox, venting all her complaints. Her concluding sentence was: Ji Baijian, will I one day be also be conned by you to my death?!

Song Zhizhi didn’t expect Ji Baijian to reply straight away.

There is a time difference in M Country, at this moment, it was probably around 3 a.m. there.

And then at that moment, she received a message from Ji Baijian.

Ji Dabai: In this world, I can scheme anyone, but the only one who can scheme me, is you.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi: I don’t believe it, when have I ever schemed against you?

Ji Dabai: On our wedding night.

Zhizhi to Zhizhi:

Ji Baijian is not just a simple old fox, he is a grudge-holding old fox!