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"Is there a guest? Who's here?" Song Pearl paused with her chopsticks. "Is it those people from Jin Mai coming to cause trouble again?"
"No. They are at least prominent figures in big enterprises; they wouldn't do something so uncivilized! It's Song Zhenbao who has come..."
"Song Zhenbao? Did she come specifically to see you?" Song Pearl didn't believe that Song Zhenbao had suddenly developed a conscience.
"She resigned from her job at Jin Mai and brought some funds to compete with Jin Weicheng for the management rights of the Resort. She also plans to collaborate with Hongqing..."
Wu Qiang appeared nonchalant on the surface but didn't miss the sudden cold expression on Song Pearl's face.
Song Pearl's expression darkened abruptly. Where did Treasure get so much money to compete with Jin Weicheng for the Resort? And she was going to collaborate with Qing Wenyu?
When Wu Qiang had his incident, she had only said that she was just a worker and had no money.
Although Song Pearl didn't care about money, she cared about family ties. Looking at Wu Qiang's calm demeanor, she began to suspect that the misappropriated funds were being used for Song Zhenbao.
"Where did she get the money? When you had your incident, she didn't have a single cent," Song Pearl said sullenly.
"It should be compensation from withdrawing from Jin Mai!" Wu Qiang replied. "When I left Jin Mai, I left my shares to Yu Qian. Now that she has resigned, that money should be available."
Song Pearl remained silent, feeling that Song Zhenbao's arrival was not a good sign. Money? They were discussing money now; could some principles really be abandoned for the sake of money?
"Dad," Song Pearl felt as if the wood ear soaked in mustard was choking her nose. "If Qing Wenyu wants to collaborate with Song Zhenbao, should I oppose it or support it?"
"Do you think your support or opposition would make any difference?" Wu Qiang retorted.
Song Pearl shook her head; that was a matter for Qing Wenyu's company, and she had no right to interfere.
"Pearl. Some things shouldn't be forced. What is meant to be yours will always be yours, and what isn't meant to be yours cannot be obtained through struggle. You need to let it go."
Wu Qiang had followed this belief in fate ever since his rebirth.
He supported Song Pearl marrying Qing Wenyu because she was indeed supposed to marry him in her previous life; it was just that an accident occurred at the time of their wedding. However, due to various circumstances from his past life, he never had a good impression of Qing Wenyu in this life. So he kept reminding Song Pearl to let go.
"Uncle, are you a Buddhist?" Wang Ziyan had almost finished eating; she wiped her mouth and picked up her juice to drink, noticing that Wu Qiang put his juice down again.
"Your perspective is too negative. If you don't strive for it, how will you know if it's yours?"
Wang Ziyan looked at Song Pearl, revealing something she had kept hidden for a long time. "Pearl, there's something I've never dared to tell you. Back when we graduated, we were both caught cheating by the Proctor. Because of that incident, I ended up with the job that should have belonged to you... At that time, I recognized the proctor..."
She hesitated a bit, but Song Pearl smiled and interrupted her, "I already knew. Since I couldn't go to work, I'm really happy for you."
"You knew all along?" Wang Ziyan stared wide-eyed at Song Pearl. "No wonder you haven't contacted me all these years. Were you angry?"
Her leap in logic left Song Pearl both amused and exasperated; she had intended to apologize but now felt like she was the one at fault.
With Wang Ziyan's personality, she couldn't hold it against her.
"Weren't you also not in touch with me?" Song Pearl replied coolly, deflecting Wang Ziyan's words.
"I've always felt guilty..." Wang Ziyan returned to the main topic.
"Alright," Wu Qiang mediated, "you two girls, stop arguing over these matters. Let's eat."
Song Pearl shot a glare at Wang Ziyan, who wrinkled her nose back at Song Pearl. The two ignored each other as Song Pearl picked up her bowl and continued eating.
Wang Ziyan stared at Song Pearl for a long time, and when she saw that Song Pearl wasn't looking at her, she suddenly said, "Pearl, you actually have emotions now and know how to sulk... You need to remember that anything worth having must be fought for; it's not something you can just wait around for!"
Song Pearl burst out laughing and decided not to hold a grudge against Wang Ziyan anymore. Many things were in the past, and besides, Wang Ziyan had helped her a lot before.
Song Pearl still wanted to take Wang Ziyan to the wildlife area on the back mountain, but after receiving a call about the Jinshan Resort transfer bidding project that she had to attend, Wang Ziyan went up the mountain alone with her backpack.
"Aren't you saying that the back mountain is a scenic area frequently visited by tourists? This smart and beautiful woman doesn't need your company; go ahead and do your thing," Wang Ziyan squeezed Song Pearl's hand. "No matter what difficulties you encounter, keep pushing forward and don't give up! I still want to continue working with you!"
"Okay!"
When Song Pearl arrived at the designated conference room, everyone was already there. She was dressed in a light brown fitted professional outfit, her hair neatly tied up high, with red lips and white teeth, looking vibrant and eye-catching as she entered the conference room.
She had already received news from Wu Qiang and wasn't surprised to see Jin Weicheng and Song Zhenbao appear simultaneously. After the county host's leadership speech, Jin Weicheng symbolically handed over the bidding documents along with an elaborate investment blueprint before making a grand exit. In the end, Jinshan Resort was solely acquired by the well-funded Song Zhenbao.
After the bidding concluded, a series of related signing procedures quickly took place. The asset inventory of the resort was not very significant; the investors were only interested in this piece of land. After following instructions and signing several printed documents, Song Pearl found herself no longer connected to Jinshan Resort.
"Pearl!"
After all formalities were completed, Song Pearl walked out of the venue feeling refreshed when she heard Song Zhenbao calling her from behind.
Song Pearl stopped in her tracks to look at her.
"Pearl, I went to see Uncle yesterday. He must have told you, right?" Song Zhenbao said softly as she walked alongside Song Pearl.
"What?" Song Pearl didn't think Wu Qiang had told her anything. Even if he did, it wouldn't change the fact that she disliked Song Zhenbao. Moreover, she felt a bit jealous of Song Zhenbao; why was Wu Qiang so good to her?
She had taken his money and left him in trouble, yet he wasn't angry! Did he owe her something?
Wu Qiang was originally supposed to marry Qing Wenyu; she was in the wrong for causing a scandal and taking what belonged to her. Those two should compensate her.
Now, Song Zhenbao had returned with great fanfare. Was she supposed to give Qing Wenyu up to her?
Song Pearl felt that ever since gaining her memories, she had become increasingly cunning, but she couldn't stop herself from being so.
"Pearl, I'm really here to help you this time. We're family, aren't we? Don't look at me like I'm an enemy!" Song Zhenbao said excitedly, her watery eyes on the verge of tears, as if she were deeply wronged.
"We're family; thank you for remembering!" Song Pearl said, pursing her lips and slowing down to look at her. "Why are you changing back to the name Song Zhenbao? You used to be Wu Yuqian. Didn't you love the bustling big city, the fashionable architecture, and the vibrant nightlife?"
As she spoke, Song Pearl felt an uncontrollable anger rising within her.
Seeing Song Pearl getting angry, the tears in Song Zhenbao's eyes vanished in an instant, and her expression changed immediately. She smiled sweetly, "Because no matter how great the big city is, it's meaningless without the person I like. That's why I came back—to reclaim what belongs to me. I want you to understand that Qing Wenyu only has a responsibility towards you; he doesn't truly like you!"
"Is it worth fighting over a man like this?"
"Fighting over?" Song Zhenbao smiled sweetly. "If you hadn't fought with me, none of this would have happened. If you hadn't fought with me, you'd be working in a major city by now while I would be married with children and running my own business here. We wouldn't have any connection at all. And Uncle is still my dad; I'm still Wu Yuqian... Do you think everything can go back? It's all because you stirred things up."
Passersby around them thought it was just a handover between two generations of resort managers. Some who knew they were sisters whispered that this might be another marketing strategy for them to make more money.
There was no tension between the two.
"You must be crazy!" Song Pearl looked up with some pity. "I don't know how your father has educated you all these years. How could he raise you to be like this? He has always believed in Buddhism; haven't you been influenced by his spirit?"
"Hmph! It's precisely because he believes in Buddhism that he has ended up broke."
Song Zhenbao's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Of course, his theories have influenced me. I used to just want to drive you away, to keep you out of Qing Wenyu's sight. But I don't think that way anymore. Since we are sisters, I will take care of you, and I will also take good care of Uncle. The house by the Fish Pond can continue to be his residence; he doesn't have to worry about when it will be taken back. And you can continue working at the Ecological Aquaculture Farm. Haven't you always loved animals and farming?"
Song Zhenbao spoke as if she were a savior.
"Aren't you planning to tear down the Resort to develop real estate?" Song Pearl chuckled. "How did it change to continuing to operate the Resort? Don't you think it lacks novelty if you don't invest in renovations?"
"I don't have that much money to invest in real estate. My dad isn't Former Chairman of Jinmai Wu Qiang who can provide me with financial support. My money is hard-earned, so of course, I have to spend it wisely... Didn't you hear Uncle? I plan to buy the Resort and collaborate with Hongqing Group? My remaining funds are just enough to squeeze Jin Mai out of Hongqing, and I will only invest without taking shares. From then on, Hongqing can officially shed the 'Hong' character and become a true Qing Corporation. I believe that by then, Qing Wenyu will definitely be grateful and offer himself to me! ... However, I'm not interested in such gratitude; I want him to see his true feelings and understand that his real love is for me!"
"Then I wish you success!" Song Pearl took a step aside, creating distance between them, revealing a faint smile. (To be continued...)
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