Ling Qianchen and Yuan Yibai started discussing work. Naturally, Yuan Meng and Yuan Xingcheng didn't dare to interrupt.
Yuan Meng also listened in. She had to admit that although Ling Qianchen's character left much to be desired, his work ability was quite good.
His ideas were similar to hers.
After listening to the whole conversation, Yuan Yibai said, "Your ideas are good, but with Ai Yue handling the system technology, our company doesn't need the support of the Ling Corporation."
The cake is only so big. The more affiliated companies there are, the smaller the share each will get.
So, it's unnecessary.
Yuan Yibai was a practical businessman. He wouldn't give away benefits.
The atmosphere gradually became tense. Ling Qianchen turned to look at Yuan Meng.
"Ai Yue, I admit that your technology is excellent, but the system requires a large amount of technical work. Only with enough professional support can the system be more perfect."
"You should understand this."
When it came to business, Ling Qianchen showed no personal feelings. At this moment, he was also a businessman trying his best to seek benefits for himself.
As soon as he said this, everyone at the table looked at Yuan Meng.
There was a hint of a smile in Yuan Yibai's eyes. This Ling Qianchen was quite smart. He knew how to find a breakthrough point.
"Indeed, it's a bit overwhelming for me alone, but it's not a huge workload for me."
"President Yuan can also train enough technical personnel. We don't necessarily need the Ling Corporation to join." Yuan Meng said indifferently.
What she said was fair and honest.
"Yes, so the Ling Corporation is not necessary for us. If President Ling is willing to give up some benefits, I can consider it." Yuan Yibai said.
He didn't have the harshness of a typical businessman. Instead, he was like chatting with someone about daily life.
But this made him seem even more unapproachable and unpredictable.
After the negotiation, Ling Qianchen and Yuan Yibai had a preliminary understanding of each other.
Yuan Yibai truly lived up to his reputation as the old fox in the business world. He was really formidable.
Yuan Yibai thought that Ling Qianchen's ability was not bad, but his extramarital affair was a major flaw.
Even if it was with the same person, he didn't know that. Cheating was cheating.
If his character was questionable, the cooperation naturally needed to be carefully considered.
The cooperation came to an end. After the meal, Ling Qianchen wanted to continue to discuss cooperation with Yuan Yibai, so he specially booked a presidential suite for him.
Yuan Yibai politely declined and said he wanted to stay at the Blue Note. Then he left with Yuan Xingcheng and Yuan Meng.
At the dinner table, only Chai Yanyu and Ling Qianchen were left.
Watching the backs of the three disappear at the door, Ling Qianchen let out a long sigh. Only now did he understand that there was always someone better.
The Ling Corporation was not strong enough. As President Yuan said, it could be replaced.
What was the point of cooperating with a replaceable company?
Moreover, Yuan Xingcheng had said so much about him in front of President Yuan just now. Presumably, President Yuan had a rather negative impression of him.
Was Ai Yue really with Yuan Xingcheng?
All these factors combined gave him a strong sense of defeat.
Seeing his cousin slightly hunched, Chai Yanyu clicked his tongue and put his hand on his shoulder. "Cousin, don't be discouraged."
"Yanyu, do you think Ai Yue and Yuan Xingcheng..." Ling Qianchen said softly.
The company could continue to expand through hard work, but Ai Yue was unique.
If he missed her, he would really miss her.
Ling Qianchen had never liked someone so passionately. His cold heart burned and warmed up again because of her.
As long as she stood there, even without saying a word or moving, she would capture all his attention.
Thinking of the affectionate way she and Yuan Xingcheng had been just now, Ling Qianchen's heart ached.
"Cousin, don't think too much. How could that be?" Chai Yanyu rolled his chubby eyes.
He really didn't expect that he would see his cousin heart - broken over a woman in his lifetime.
That Ai Yue was really a tough nut to crack, but there was no way she was with Yuan Xingcheng. If there was really something between them, well, that would be something.
"But she..." Ling Qianchen's eyes dimmed, and he sighed.
"Cousin, trust me. If they were really together, I'd get hit by a car when I go out."
"Even if Mars collides with the Earth and the end of the world comes, these two will never be together."
Chai Yanyu was so anxious while explaining that he almost blurted out the relationship between the aunt - nephew pair.
He had finally managed to get Yuan Meng involved in the bet. He couldn't let it end like this.
Hearing this, Ling Qianchen straightened his body. His phoenix eyes were thoughtful. "How do you think I should chase her?"
Hearing his sudden question, Chai Yanyu scratched his head and clicked his tongue. "Ai Yue... "
"I've never dated someone like her before. I don't know either."
Mainly, he didn't have the guts to date such a feisty girl. There was nothing he could do about it.
Hearing this, Ling Qianchen scoffed and stood up to leave.
Chai Yanyu, still sitting there, looked completely confused. "Cousin, what do you mean?"
"Are you looking down on me?"
He had done so much for his cousin, but all he got was disdain! He was going to turn evil!
Chai Yanyu wanted to cry but had no tears.
"Second brother, you've had a long journey. You should rest first."
"This room has been cleaned three times inside and out. It's absolutely spotless. You can stay here with confidence." Yuan Meng said with a smile.
Everyone in the Yuan family knew that Yuan Yibai had a bit of a cleanliness fetish.
Every time he came home, the most miserable were the servants hired by the family. It was a good thing that it only happened a few days a year. Otherwise, the Yuan family would never be able to find servants again.
"Mengmeng, don't you have anything to say to second brother?" Yuan Yibai asked softly, looking at her with a smile in his eyes.
Yuan Meng suddenly gasped and then cleared her throat nervously. "Well, it's a bit cold recently. My throat is quite uncomfortable."
"Second brother, you've just come back. You must not be used to the temperature difference. Anyway, go back and rest first. I'm so sleepy."
Her words didn't make much sense. She yawned. "I'm going back to rest first."
After saying that, she rushed back to her room faster than a hopping rabbit.
After closing the door, Yuan Meng leaned against it and let out a long sigh.
Fortunately, she had managed to get away with it.
Yuan Yibai, standing there, shook his head with a smile. Yuan Meng was growing up and had her own thoughts.
However, this time she had really gone too far. Ling Qianchen...
After washing up, Yuan Meng opened Weibo.
There had been so many things today. She wanted to relax by scrolling through Weibo.
As soon as she logged into her Weibo account, Yuan Meng received a series of mentions. She curled her lips and immediately switched to her anonymous account.
But when she scrolled through Weibo on her anonymous account, all she saw were messages about her.
To be precise, it was about her online alias.
Old Cat Loves Fish: @Yuan Meng v, when are you going to publish your article? Do you think I'm a fool just because I'm not getting angry? You said you would publish it a long time ago!
Please, great author, produce some more works. Can I kneel down and beg you? I hope I can see the ending in my lifetime.