Qin Song's limbs went rigid, and his expression twisted as if he had swallowed a dead fly.

His original plan was to use these rumors to sabotage the partnership between Chen Yang and Zheng Xiaoman. Then, he would approach Huarui Group himself to renegotiate a deal. Most importantly, he wanted to crush Chen Yang, ensuring he could never hold his head high at home or within the Qin Corporation again.

But what the hell? Was I given the wrong script?

Inside, Qin Song was roaring with anger. He cursed those scumbags for being useless and mentally showered Chen Yang with insults. Why are you holding on to me? Since when are we so close?

Under everyone's watchful gaze, Qin Song felt like he was on pins and needles. He finally forced a sheepish smile. "Who... who said I was leaving? What nonsense are you spouting?"

As he spoke, the man lying in the pool of blood snapped his arm straight, pointing. "It was him!"

"He gave us fifty thousand yuan and told us to say all this after we saw President Zheng! He fed us every single line."

As the man spoke, the others immediately chimed in, nodding vigorously. "Yes, yes! We were just paid to do a job. This has nothing to do with us!"

Instantly, every gaze in the room—from Zheng Xiaoman, Qin Qiu, and all the onlookers—fixed on Qin Song. Their expressions turned dark and mocking.

This meant he was also the one who had started the rumors spreading like wildfire through the Qin Corporation, pulling the strings from behind the scenes. No matter his intentions, such behavior was utterly despicable.

"He's talking nonsense!" Qin Song bellowed. "I don't know them at all! How can you believe the words of people like them?"

The explanation wasn't very convincing.

There's no smoke without fire. With so many people here, why would they point at you and not someone else?

Zheng Xiaoman glanced at the man on the ground. "Give me your phone."

The man knew exactly what Zheng Xiaoman wanted. He immediately pulled out his phone and dialed a number from his call history.

Instantly, Qin Song's face turned deathly pale.

RING, RING, RING.

A phone suddenly began to ring, and the sound was coming directly from Qin Song.

Qin Song: "..."

His face turned beet red, and he wished he could find a hole to crawl into and hide.

Zheng Xiaoman said coolly, "Now, do you have anything else to say?"

"I..." Qin Song was speechless. He felt as if he were standing naked in an arena, with every stare plunging into him like a sharp knife.

"See? I told you it was him," Chen Yang sneered. He didn't make a move, confident that Zheng Xiaoman was more than capable of handling this.

"Qin Song, you've gone too far! My mom said you could help share my burden, but what is this you're doing?" Qin Qiu scolded him furiously.

Zheng Xiaoman said coldly, "Go, tear his mouth apart!"

"Yes, President Zheng!"

The middle-aged man chuckled again and walked toward Qin Song. Bodyguards rarely got the chance to use their skills these days, and moments like this were when he could prove his worth. Otherwise, his employer might start to suspect her money was not being well spent.

Qin Song was so terrified he couldn't think straight. He spun around to run.

But Chen Yang's hand on his shoulder felt as heavy as a mountain. Under its pressure, Qin Song couldn't even move his legs.

Qin Song stared at Chen Yang, his face contorted with rage. "Let go of me!"

Chen Yang just smiled without saying a word. He only released his grip when the middle-aged bodyguard drew near. "Alright, you're free to go."

Qin Song cursed furiously in his heart and immediately tried to flee.

However, to a third-rank Fist Master, an ordinary man like him was no different from an infant.

The middle-aged bodyguard snatched him by the neck, and with a sudden flick of his wrist, tossed Qin Song to the ground like a ragdoll.

BANG!

It felt as if every bone in his body had shattered. Under the assault of excruciating pain, his face contorted grotesquely. He didn't even have time to scream.

Without missing a beat, the middle-aged bodyguard jammed a hand into his mouth. With a vicious yank, crimson blood gushed out.

"Ah..."

The bodyguard wiped his bloody hand on Qin Song's clothes and said sinisterly, "For spreading slander, getting your mouth torn is letting you off easy!"

Chen Yang stood with his hands in his pockets, feeling an immense sense of satisfaction. The bastard was long overdue for a beating.

Only then did Zheng Xiaoman slowly approach, ignoring Qin Song's continuous screams. She smiled at Qin Qiu. "President Qin, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. You truly live up to your reputation as the number one beauty in Lingjin City's business world."

"You're too kind, President Zheng. That's just idle gossip, not to be taken seriously. Besides, I still pale in comparison to you."

Without giving Qin Song a second glance, Qin Qiu began to lead the way. "This way, please, President Zheng."

With that, the group entered the Qin Corporation building, leaving behind a crowd of people pointing and whispering about Qin Song. He couldn't bear to stay a moment longer. As soon as he managed to scramble to his feet, he slunk away in disgrace.

「Inside Qin Qiu's office.」

Zheng Xiaoman and Qin Qiu sat facing each other while Zhang Xiaowen prepared tea. Chen Yang sat off to one side.

"I heard the Qin Corporation is a bit tight on funds. If you're willing, President Qin, I could invest in your new pharmaceutical factory," Zheng Xiaoman said leisurely, holding her teacup.

She had investigated the Qin Corporation. The new factory was built to produce an anticancer drug, and even a random person on the street knew how massive that market was. That's why she'd had the idea of becoming a shareholder.

"That won't be necessary," Chen Yang said, waving his hand dismissively before Qin Qiu could even speak.

Zheng Xiaoman's expression darkened slightly. This damn guy... does he have to be so impatient?

Qin Qiu shot Chen Yang a harsh glare before smiling at their guest. "Thank you, President Zheng. Our funds are indeed a little tight, but we should be able to pull through if we grit our teeth."

"If things do become too difficult down the line, I will definitely take you up on your offer. I hope you won't go back on your word then."

Zheng Xiaoman was slightly disappointed but knew she couldn't force the matter. She changed the subject. "President Qin, you've found a good husband. With his help, it's only a matter of time before the Qin Corporation becomes a powerhouse."

Qin Qiu was visibly stunned. She then gave an awkward laugh. "You flatter me, President Zheng."

"He not only forced me to make the first profit concession of my career, but he also negotiated an eight percent discount. On top of that, he got the down payment lowered to ten percent, with the balance to be paid over twenty-four installments."

Zheng Xiaoman shook her head with a sigh. "To be blunt, I'm barely making any money on this deal with you."

Qin Qiu was completely dumbfounded. How is that possible?

"You don't believe me, President Qin?" Zheng Xiaoman gave a self-deprecating laugh. "To be honest, I can hardly believe it myself."

"All the equipment will be shipped out tomorrow in one go. Have your engineering department ready for the handover."

"I won't disturb you any longer, President Qin. We should have a meal together sometime."

With that, Zheng Xiaoman stood up and left.

After seeing Zheng Xiaoman off, Qin Qiu turned to Chen Yang, her brow furrowed. Her eyes were sharp and questioning. "Can you tell me exactly how you managed that?"

"What the hell? What kind of look is that?" Chen Yang exclaimed. "Don't tell me you also think I'm having an affair with that woman, Zheng Xiaoman?"

"..."

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