Hooking up with Zheng Xiaoman...

Instantly, several pairs of eyes focused on Chen Yang.

"You... Chen Yang!!"

Luo Sulan shot to her feet, her outstretched finger nearly poking Chen Yang in the face as she bellowed, "Freeloading off my Qin Family is bad enough, but you dare go out and fool around?"

Though Qin Qiu remained silent, her eyes were filled with anger and scrutiny.

Qin Song glared at Chen Yang with a venomous sneer. What right do you, a piece of trash, have to compete with me?

But Chen Yang just laughed as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

"You still have the nerve to laugh? If you don't explain yourself today, I'll make you regret it!" Luo Sulan shouted angrily.

Chen Yang scoffed. "On the one hand, you call me trash. On the other, you say I'm hooking up with Zheng Xiaoman. Does that make her trash too? Are we two peas in a pod?"

"Or are you the real trash, throwing a tantrum and slinging mud because you couldn't secure the contract yourself?"

Qin Song was speechless.

Indeed, who is Zheng Xiaoman? She's the renowned female entrepreneur of Lingjin City, famous for her intelligence and iron will! How could a powerful woman like her possibly get involved with Chen Yang?

The blush on Qin Song's face deepened, and he ground out through clenched teeth, "That may be so, but who's to say Zheng Xiaoman doesn't have... unique tastes! Otherwise, how do you explain her signing the contract only with you?"

"You'd better explain yourself clearly!" Luo Sulan added coldly.

"It's because of Zheng Xiaoman's sister, Zheng Xiaoduo." Chen Yang briefly explained about delivering a formal dress for Qin Mo and how Zheng Xiaoduo wanted to become his disciple.

He then turned to Qin Mo. "Xiaomo can confirm this."

Immediately, Luo Sulan, Qin Qiu, and Qin Song all turned to look at Qin Mo.

Qin Mo pouted. Though she didn't want to get involved, she finally spoke up. "Zheng Xiaoduo did want to become his disciple yesterday."

"This..."

Qin Song's face turned ashen. While marveling at Chen Yang's incredible luck, he also secretly cursed his own for walking straight into the line of fire.

Luo Sulan fell silent as well.

Chen Yang, however, grinned. "Why has everyone gone quiet? Weren't you all chirping away so happily a moment ago?"

"What are you so proud of? If Qin Song had gone to negotiate, he definitely would have gotten a good discount! And you? What did you get?" Luo Sulan snapped, her eyes wide with anger.

"Him?" Chen Yang pointed at Qin Song. "He was thrown out by Huarui Group's security twice. You really think he could have gotten a discount?"

"That's because you interfered!" Qin Song retorted indignantly. "So what about you? Did you get a discount?"

Chen Yang held up five fingers. "Five percent below market price."

Qin Song was speechless.

Qin Qiu was speechless.

How... How is this possible?

It was common knowledge that Zheng Xiaoman had never made an exception and given a discount on a contract price. Besides, five percent was tens of millions!

Just because of that little connection through Zheng Xiaoduo, Zheng Xiaoman not only broke her own principle but also conceded tens of millions in profit?

Heh...

Qin Song scoffed, "Keep on bragging!"

"And if I'm not? If the contract I sign tomorrow really does have a five-percent concession, will you eat crap?" Chen Yang challenged.

"You..." Qin Song was at a loss for words. What kind of talk is that?

More importantly, he didn't dare take the bet.

Eat crap... My ass!

"Don't have the guts?" Chen Yang sneered. "If you don't, then shut your stinking mouth!"

"If you dare spout any more nonsense and sling mud, believe it or not, I'll smack you."

Qin Song was speechless.

What kind of person is this?

Qin Qiu and Qin Mo stared blankly. Is this guy really that domineering?

Luo Sulan, however, erupted in fury. With her hands on her hips, she pointed at Chen Yang's nose. "This is the Qin Family's house! Have you forgotten your place? Trash should know its place!"

"You just got lucky this time. Thinking you can use this to get ahead of yourself? Not a chance!"

Qin Qiu couldn't stand it any longer. With a weary expression, she said, "Mom, don't you think you're going too far? Chen Yang is the one who accomplished something this time. He saved the company nearly ten million."

"Hmph!" Luo Sulan scoffed disdainfully. "I told you, he just had dumb luck. Even without him, Qin Song could have done the same!"

Qin Qiu shook her head and didn't argue further. She put down her chopsticks and stood up to leave.

"Honey..." Chen Yang followed her.

Outside in the courtyard, the night breeze was cool and the moonlight was cold.

Qin Qiu tightened her collar and hugged her arms to her chest, a melancholy look on her face.

My own mother is really too much sometimes. No matter what, since Chen Yang married into the family, he's one of us. Is it really necessary to be like this?

"Honey, there's no need to argue with Mom. If she wants to talk, let her. I'll just pretend I can't hear her," Chen Yang said gently, taking off his jacket and draping it over Qin Qiu's shoulders.

Qin Qiu was stunned. The residual warmth from the jacket was distinct and comforting.

"You might be able to pretend you don't hear, but I can't." Qin Qiu turned to face him, looking directly into his eyes. "Thank you."

She was, of course, referring to the contract with Huarui Group. The company was in a tight spot financially, and saving that ten million would relieve a great deal of her pressure.

"Honey, it's what I should do," Chen Yang said with a smile. "When I go to sign the contract tomorrow, I'll talk to Zheng Xiaoman and see if we can pay less upfront."

"Don't even think about it. It's already unprecedented for Zheng Xiaoman to give a five-percent discount. If you push your luck, you'll probably just annoy her," Qin Qiu advised.

Chen Yang grinned, showing his teeth. "Anyway, I'm thick-skinned. What if it works?"

Qin Qiu rolled her eyes, speechless. Is this guy actually proud of being thick-skinned?

Then, she changed the subject. "You still need to be more polite to Qin Song. After all, he's the eldest brother and Mom's favorite. Going too far will only be bad for you."

"I can't change that! The family raised him for twenty years, but he didn't even come back for Dad's funeral. It's no exaggeration to call him an ungrateful wolf!"

"How can I be nice to someone like that?"

Qin Qiu sighed and reminded him, "It's only a few days away. This will be the first time visiting my dad's grave since he passed. You should prepare. Don't drop the ball."

"Got it, honey!"

Qin Qiu nodded, took the jacket off, and handed it back to Chen Yang. "If there's nothing else, get some rest."

「Seven o'clock in the evening.」

Today's Baili Hotel was more bustling than ever, a gathering of high society. Everyone entering and leaving was decked out in gold and jewels, looking opulent and noble.

The Martial Association establishing a branch in Lingjin City was a major event. From now on, people in Lingjin City who wanted to join the Martial Association no longer had to travel to Qingqiu Dao; they could do it right on their doorstep. For the upper echelons of Lingjin City society, this was a golden opportunity to forge connections with the Martial Association.

「Sixth-floor banquet hall.」

Zheng Xiaoman, in a floor-length black gown with her hair elegantly piled high, was undoubtedly the most dazzling and eye-catching person in the room, drawing admiring gazes from everyone.

However, at that moment, Zheng Xiaoman was frowning, a puzzled look on her face as she stared at the approaching Chen Yang. "How did you get in here?"

"I heard the Martial Association changed its mind and no longer plans to set up a branch in Lingjin City. I got curious, so I came to have a look," Chen Yang said nonchalantly.

"..."

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