Is There Someone Else Behind?
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This old fox, Chen Xinguang, was still so confident just now about helping Zhang Mingqi to the best of his ability. But now he is changing his mind faster than flipping through a book, and this thick-skinned attitude rivals that of a city wall corner.
Indeed, those who can do business on such a large scale are not many without being old and cunning.
Zhang Mingqi smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Chen, if you help me, it's also helping the Blue Sea Group. It’s just a simple news article; I believe this will strengthen our friendship."
Chen Xinguang chuckled: "Actually, personally speaking, I don't really care about my friendship with the Blue Sea Group. What matters to me is my friendship with Miss Mingqi."
This Chen Xinguang was only a few years younger than Zhang Mingqi's father Zhang Xiaoci; he could brazenly say such words, which indeed took some guts.
Zhang Mingqi wasn't someone living under her forefathers' protection. She became the executive president of Blue Sea Group at a young age and couldn't be an ordinary woman. Dealing with this lecherous man, Zhang Mingqi naturally had many methods up her sleeve.
"Mr. Chen, personally speaking, I'm very looking forward to deepening our friendship." Zhang Mingqi deliberately emphasized the words "deepen," which made Chen Xinguang, this old lecher, feel an urge to see gold stars in his eyes.
"Alright then, let me take a look and see what kind of news article you want me to publish." Seeing Zhang Mingqi's attitude, Chen Xinguang finally stopped making demands and opened the envelope, saying.
When he saw the title of the news article, "Both Phantom Crystal Jewel counters simultaneously robbed, suspected to be a hidden attack by competitors," Chen Xinguang frowned.
Clearly, one could easily tell from just reading the headline that this was an article with strong public opinion guidance. If published on the Langxin website, it would surely successfully divert public attention and point all fingers at Phantom Crystal Jewel's competitors, thereby reducing the negative impact of the robbery incident on Phantom Crystal Jewel. As a result, Phantom Crystal could smoothly get out of its predicament, perhaps even turning misfortune into good fortune.
As an experienced media figure, Chen Xinguang naturally could敏銳地感覺到這篇新聞稿背後蘊藏著怎樣的價值。
隻要一發出，那麼就會把幻靈的競爭對手推到風口浪尖，而幻靈的競爭對手是誰，這毋庸置疑。
陳新光知道，通靈、艾格、蘇杭情調，這三大鑽石品牌的身後屹立著猶如遠古巨獸一般的蘇家，是他遠遠惹不起的。
雖然最近被女人給迷惑了雙眼，但陳新光卻冇有失去他的嗅覺，他明白，這篇稿件一旦發出去，那麼等待他的就是蘇家狂風驟雨般的報複。
The value hidden behind this news article is something Chen Xinguang could keenly sense.
Once published, it would push Phantom Crystal's competitors to the forefront. Who these rivals are needs no explanation.
Chen Xinguang knew that the three major diamond brands—Tongling, Aigle, and Suzhou Mood—are backed by the Su Family, as formidable as ancient behemoths, which he couldn’t provoke.
Although recently bewitched by a woman, Chen Xinguang hadn't lost his sense. He understood that once this article was published, he would face a storm of retaliation from the Su Family.
He was just a wealthy individual, and he never harbored any delusions of grandeur to challenge the formidable Su family. If he were truly rash enough to do so, it would be like an ant trying to shake a tree or a mantis stopping a chariot.
Even if he could have Zhang Mingqi, this top-tier woman, under his control, Chen Xiguang wouldn’t agree to this matter. After all, while women were important, wasn't one's life even more so
Seeing Chen Xiguang’s expression, the smile on Zhang Mingqi's face gradually turned cold.
"Mr. Chen, what do you think of this article"
Chen Xiguang folded the manuscript and put it back into the envelope before pushing it towards Zhang Mingqi with a bitter smile as he said, "Miss Mingqi, it’s not that I don’t want to help; it's just that the sensitivity level of this news article is too high. If it were really released, it wouldn't be good for me or Wavering New Network."
"But Mr. Chen, are you truly unwilling to accept my personal friendship" Zhang Mingqi looked genuinely sincere.
Looking at Zhang Mingqi’s incredibly alluring face, Chen Xiguang ultimately didn’t let desire cloud his judgment; he swallowed and said, "Miss Mingqi, it's not that I don't want to help. It's just that this matter is beyond my capabilities, so I'm unable to comply."
After saying that, Chen Xiguang stood up to leave.
Just as he was about to do so, the door of the private room opened again.
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"Brother, what’s wrong"
Su Huanhuan looked at the shattered tea cup on the floor and was somewhat surprised. In her memory, she had never seen Su Tianran lose his temper so fiercely before. Her brother was always a paragon of gentlemanliness, refined and graceful no matter where or when, but now he had lost his cool to such an extent that it made Su Huanhuan feel unfamiliar with him.
"I'm fine; don't worry about me." Su Tianran stood with his hands behind his back, looking out the window without even glancing at his sister.
"Is this because of the Phantom Spirit Diamond"
As expected of a prodigy from the Su family, Su Huanhuan’s insight into issues was incredibly sharp; she immediately hit upon the crux of the matter.
Su Huanhuan wore a simplified version of Hanfu at home. The loose robe and wide sleeves had been modified to fit her better, with a ten-centimeter-wide belt tied around her waist accentuating her delicate willowy figure. Her hair cascaded down like a waterfall, smooth and silky, adorned with a pure beige hairpin. She looked like the epitome of a refined noblewoman from China, an ordinary man would certainly be struck by her beauty.
"Mm." Su Tianran responded with a single word in a rather indifferent tone.
"I know that wasn't you," said Su Huanhuan softly as she looked at her brother's figure.
Su Tianran turned around to face his exceptionally intelligent sister who had dedicated herself entirely to the study of medicine. "Then tell me why you think it wasn’t me I am, after all, the biggest competitor to Illusory Spirit Crystal."
"Anyone who knows that brands like Suzhou Sentiment are part of our Su family’s enterprise would easily suspect you. Being able to give opponents such a significant advantage is not your style," said Su Huanhuan as she squatted down to pick up the broken pieces on the ground. "Biding your time for ten years, then delivering a decisive blow—this is what I know of you."
"You see things clearly." Su Tianran shook his head. "You're right; it wasn't me. Such lowly and technically void tactics are beneath my dignity as Su Tianran. It would be like damaging one's own brand."
"Then who could have done this" Su Huanhuan was taken aback for a moment before she said, "Now that you mention it, I wonder if Illusory Spirit Crystal did this to themselves."
"Them" Su Tianran raised his eyebrows. "If they did it themselves, the matter would be simple. But they wouldn't do such a thing."
"Why not"
"Because Zhang Mingqi wouldn’t," said Su Tianran as he sat down and lightly tapped on the table with his fingers. "She's a woman; women have their limits, unlike men who lack them entirely."
Su Huanhuan replied, "Why do I suddenly feel an eerie chill Could there be other forces behind the scenes trying to push us Su Family into the spotlight and force us to confront Illusory Spirit ahead of time"
"You're right; indeed, someone is setting up a trap for us." Su Tianran nodded in agreement with his sister's analysis. He admired her sharp insight but found it unfortunate that she was too quiet and had no ambition, hence not interested in the commercial world. Otherwise, she would have been an outstanding female business tycoon.
"Don't ask me who this person is because I don’t know either." Su Tianran's rhythm of tapping on the table quickened a bit. "Someone is using us as pawns. If I uncover them, they won’t be let off lightly."
Su Huanhuan lifted her head to look deeply into her brother’s eyes, concern flashing across her gaze. "This person's intentions are sinister; in this manner, all the accusations point towards our Su Family. He can then watch us fight with Illusory Spirit and profit from it."
Su Tianran nodded; he was also uncertain about who could have committed such an act among the people he knew as none of them had a motive to do so.
"However, in this case, Zhang Mingqi might have a reason to be unfriendly towards us."
"Does she need a reason to be unfriendly" Su Tianran's fingers curled into a fist: "If I were in Zhang Mingqi’s position, I wouldn’t even think about who was behind it. If I believe it’s the Su family, then it must be the Su family, and that would be enough."
"But do we need to explain ourselves to Zhang Mingqi and them" Su Huanhuan's heart is still kind; she doesn’t want anyone to frame the Su family.
"Explain When has the Su family ever needed to explain itself to others" There’s a hint of arrogance in Su Tianran’s tone: "If I didn’t do it, then I didn’t do it. Who did it is irrelevant; I don't need anyone's charity."
"Brother, but with us acting like this… wouldn’t we be falling into the designer’s trap Isn’t that exactly what he wants to see" Su Huanhuan still persists.
"It’s not so easy to frame the Su family." Su Tianran seems unwilling to delve deeper into this issue and changes the subject suddenly: "Wang Zheng has returned from Ningxia. If you have time, you can go eat a meal with him."
"Wang Zheng is back"
A flicker of excitement passes over Su Huanhuan’s pretty face, but it quickly fades as she says: "I can’t go; Grandpa would be unhappy about it."
"Children will be happy in their own ways. This is something Grandpa often says. If you truly want to do something with your heart, I think Grandpa won't stop you."
Su Tianran looks at this sister and sighs inwardly.
He doesn’t know what enchantment Wang Zheng used on this little girl, but the first time they met on the train to the capital city, Su Huanhuan couldn’t help thinking about him. For Su Tianran, it’s not a good thing at all; he dotes on his sister and wants her to be happy rather than pursuing an unfruitful relationship.
"Brother, I understand the gravity of this situation," Su Huanhuan lowers her head and says: "I will handle everything properly."
Su Tianran nods. Sometimes, his sister’s懂事ness is too heart-wrenching.
"Don’t worry about it; I’ll deal with this matter." Su Tianran tries to reassure his sister.
"Okay, Brother. When I have free time, I'll go eat a meal with Wang Zheng and tell him that these matters are unrelated to our family," Su Huanhuan’s expression has a hint of stubbornness.ight upward curve to his lips and said: "I don’t think I have any scheming abilities. But in this situation, since you want punishment, then so be it; the kick from earlier was repayment for what your...