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"I understand clearly now. Even if she were willing to marry me, begging and crying to do so, I wouldn't dare to marry a woman with a heart as venomous as a snake!"
Jin Weicheng raised his eyebrows, his words coming out through gritted teeth.
"To die under the peony flower is to be a ghost of elegance; such ghostly tales are merely to deceive the dead. Although there is no concrete evidence, the drunken incident from that night has left me wary of Wu Yuqian."
"Alright, I get it!" Jin Zhu pressed his temples. "What I want is not finished yet; you sit down first."
Jin Weicheng loosened his tie and impatiently sat back down.
Jin Zhu continued, "Wu Yuqian, let's talk openly about your family matters today. Although Wu Qiang has acknowledged Song Pearl as his daughter, I still believe this is a compromise for you and Song Pearl. Given Wu Qiang's various actions, how could you not be his daughter?"
He spoke as if making small talk.
"In my view, he withdrew entirely to secure a good future for you. I've long thought that our two families should unite as one, with shared interests and no divisions between us. Who would have thought that Song Pearl would emerge halfway through and cause Wu Qiang to deny you as his daughter? So I can understand your desire for revenge! Therefore, I still want you to be my daughter-in-law. I value talent!"
"But," Jin Zhu said with a calculating smile, "even though I sympathize with you, since you're not my family and have acted in ways that repay kindness with malice—causing Wei Cheng to be fearful—I can't help but feel cold towards you. If you're smart, take your ten percent of shares and leave Jin Mai!"
"You want me to leave Jin Mai? Uncle Jin, how can you kick me when I'm down? You were the one who offered to help me; it was also your arrangement that led to part of the accounts being ruined. Now you're using this against me?"
Wu Yuqian's hands on her knees tightened and then relaxed repeatedly.
"This isn't blackmail; it's time for you to step back. Jin Mai shouldn't belong to you. It is the property of the Jin Family; you have neither the qualifications nor the status to stay here."
Jin Zhu maintained his smile.
"You old fox!" Wu Yuqian could no longer maintain her gentle demeanor. She stood up and grabbed a stack of documents from the desk, throwing them at Jin Zhu. "I will not give up my shares!"
Of course, Jin Weicheng wouldn't just stand by and watch his father get attacked; he quickly stood up and pushed the nearly frantic Wu Yuqian aside.
The heel wobbled, and Wu Yuqian sat awkwardly on the ground, her soft hair messily cascading over her shoulders.
She lifted her eyelids and glared at Jin Zhu, biting her lower lip in frustration.
She had lived two lives, both as a fool. She had never seen through Jin Zhu's true nature. He could never genuinely stand on the same side as her; why did it take her so long to realize this?
In her previous life, he had appeared like a kind elder, often talking with her after work, which made her harbor deep hatred for Wu Qiang and his daughter. Ultimately, he used her hand to harm both Wu Yuqian and Wu Qiang.
In this life, how could she have believed he was a good person?
She had forgotten that in this life she was Wu Yuqian, the real Wu Yuqian. Jin Zhu had wanted Wu Yuqian to marry Jin Weicheng in his previous life, but unfortunately, Wu Yuqian fell in love at first sight with Qing Wenyu, and that idea was never brought up.
Thus, Jin Zhu used her hand to eliminate Wu Yuqian. Wu Qiang couldn't bear the blow and soon passed away...
And what about her car accident?
Wu Qiang left all his property shares to her. Yet she ultimately had no fortune to enjoy them. Now that she thought about it, how could that car accident have been an accident? She died, and the property shares naturally fell into the hands of the scheming Jin Family!
Song Zhenbao! It turned out you were an absolute fool, favoring only your own kin!
Three years ago, when she was still abroad, she had identified a promising development project and called Wu Qiang, hoping he would invest. However, Wu Qiang did not support it; he had already invested in a decent project for her. His assets were just enough for him to retire comfortably.
It was just a rural resort; it was infuriating! She was considering the interests of the entire Jin Mai.
Song Zhenbao felt indignant. She contacted Jin Zhu, hoping he could persuade Wu Qiang.
Jin Zhu was efficient and quick; she didn't know how he managed to convince Wu Qiang, but she soon received an investment fund. Unfortunately, the overseas resort she invested in went bankrupt within a year, wasting a hundred million investment.
When Wu Qiang learned of this, he did not scold her but instead took it as a lesson learned; with this experience, he would not make the same mistake again in the future.
"What about the money?" At that time, she was still very nervous.
"It's just a legitimate investment failure; there's nothing to worry about. We can make up for it with profits from other businesses," Wu Qiang responded casually.
Now, Jin Zhu brought this matter up again. With Wu Qiang diverting funds to build the Resort, the evidence of legitimate investment was gone, and both Wu Qiang and Song Pearl could only go bankrupt to pay off their debts.
Just as this matter had passed, Jin Zhu came to confront her again!
"I don't understand why you hate Wu Qiang so much?"
"It's just business competition; why should I hate him?" Jin Zhu walked over to Song Zhenbao, smiling as she pulled her up. "Let's sit down and talk; it looks like we're bullying you together!"
"I'll give you a chance to save face; resign on your own! Otherwise, I have a thousand ways to make your life miserable in this city." Jin Zhu wore a smile, but her words sent chills down the spine.
"Fine, I'll resign." She, Wu Yuqian, had education, ability, and beauty; she could thrive just as well after leaving Jin Mai.
But no, she wasn't Wu Yuqian. Not changing her name was merely self-deception; she had never been Wu Yuqian—she was Song Zhenbao.
Wasn't Song Pearl in a worse situation? They were now standing at the same height.
However, it was different. Song Pearl was married; she had married Qing Wenyu. She had still lost! What a twist of fate! So unfair!
But she should be getting divorced soon, right? Thinking of this, Song Zhenbao revealed a meaningful smile.
Jin Weicheng was somewhat surprised by this version of Wu Yuqian; she could still smile after being driven away. Was she losing her mind?
"I'm leaving. Are you still going ahead with the original Resort plan?" Wu Yuqian tilted her head and stared at Jin Weicheng beside her. This guy—she had never realized he was actually not simple.
No, he wasn't complicated; he was just scared. She could understand someone who had returned from the brink of death.
It is truly strange that he drank the spiked wine and is completely fine! She cannot understand it now.
And then there’s Song Pearl; she also drank and seems to be unaffected.
Could it be that the same substance has different effects in this life and the previous one?
In her last life, she added this substance to water, which caused Wu Yuqian to perish shortly after their wedding. That substance is colorless and tasteless, and cannot be detected by any instrument. If added to wine, the test results would indicate alcohol poisoning.
The two accompanying women only woke up after three hours. They had merely used Jin Weicheng's wine glass, yet their condition was so severe. Jin Weicheng, however, remained unharmed.
"The investment plan for the Resort?" Jin Weicheng chuckled, "Considering our past relationship, I still want to follow up on this investment plan. Dad, you don’t oppose this, do you?"
"That place in Linshui has been collaborating with Hongqing due to Wu Qiang. Many cooperative projects are currently tangled up. However, I am not optimistic about Jinshan Resort; such a large-scale service enterprise is only suitable for locals to manage. If we build a commercial area in the Villa Area there, it must develop towards the coast. But that would require a massive capital injection; even Wu Qiang wouldn’t risk such a project, and I certainly won’t try it either. Since this is a project you negotiated, you can continue managing it, but don’t think about expanding or renovating; I won’t fund that part!"
"I won’t! I'm just going over to play around with the Resort!" Jin Weicheng laughed. "You think I have no experience? My work ability is even worse than Wu Yuqian's? This is just a good opportunity for me to gain some experience."
"Fine. With Wu Qiang and Song Pearl there, you need to be careful not to fall into their trap. Wu Qiang is an old fox. After being tricked by Jin Mai this time, who knows what method he will use to retaliate!"
"What retaliation? No matter how cunning he is, he still fell into your hands, you vixen! After all, he’s getting old and is just looking to recuperate; he poses no threat. It’s Song Pearl I’m worried about; she created the Resort herself. If she makes a move, I might really be caught off guard."
"What vixen nonsense! How dare you talk to me like that?" Jin Zhu glared at his son. "Once Song Pearl hands over her responsibilities, we’ll just get rid of her; there’s nothing to worry about. She’s just a girl who can only drink!"
Jin Zhu thought of Song Pearl and felt angry; she had neither looks nor brains and managed to get him drunk during their first business negotiation, turning him into a laughingstock within the entire Jin Mai group.
"Get rid of her?" Jin Weicheng smirked. "That sounds boring; I’m actually interested in her!"
"You brat, don’t get involved with women you shouldn’t! Since you don’t want to marry Wu Yuqian, don’t provoke Song Pearl either. No matter how unworthy she is, she’s still Qing Wenyu's wife. Your actions could tarnish our Jin Mai image and potentially damage our cooperation with Hongqing. Although Hongqing isn’t worth mentioning, they still hold some value for us," Jin Zhu warned.
Song Zhenbao, who had been treated as invisible since their conversation began, felt a cold smile creep across his face upon hearing these words.
“Does Jin Weicheng damage Jin Mai's image? It's too late to remind now, isn't it? Perhaps those photos have already reached the Qing Family. I wonder what expression that family has at this moment—are they making a fuss or are they hiding their feelings and enduring it?”
Thinking of this, her mood improved, completely forgetting that she was about to lose her job and source of income. Her purpose in this life was to compete with Song Pearl for a husband, and of course, to compete with Song Pearl in terms of capability. She knew that a woman without ability or background like Qing Wenyu would not be taken seriously.
However, she couldn't understand what was so special about Song Pearl that made Qing Wenyu so devoted to her.
Song Zhenbao couldn't figure it out, and neither could Qing Yuansheng.
In the grand living room of the Qing Family, a pile of scattered photos lay on the coffee table. Song Pearl and Qing Wenyu sat silently on the sofa opposite Qing Yuansheng.
Song Pearl glanced at the photos; they featured a man and a woman. The woman wasn't particularly outstanding, but it was undoubtedly her.
Clearly, the person who took the photos had a good grasp of the angle. The lighting was hazy, highlighting the figures, and although the scenes from the bar booth showed only moments of them pulling or half-embracing each other, it was enough to infuriate anyone.
“Are you saying you can't get a wife anymore? If these photos get out, how can I show my face? You've embarrassed me completely; there's no need for anything else—just get a divorce!”
Qing Yuansheng's face was long as he didn't look at Song Pearl or respond to her at all. The facts were laid out before him; he was merely putting pressure on his son. (To be continued…)
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