After a pause, Xia Bingqing answered Wu Feng's call.
"Hello, Assistant Wu!" she said, initiating the greeting.
Liu Wenwen, meanwhile, muttered under her breath, clearly displeased. In her opinion, the negative rumors about Bingqing Beauty that had circulated earlier were their doing. Now, they were calling again – wasn't that just the wolf crying for the sheep, a display of false sympathy? A pretense?
Thinking this, Liu Wenwen felt a surge of annoyance. She gnashed her teeth, gritted her jaw… Hmph!
At this moment, Xia Bingqing was amused by Liu Wenwen's expressive face. This person was truly interesting! However, Xia Bingqing didn't pay much attention, instead gesturing to Liu Wenwen with her eyes, signaling her to remain silent.
Liu Wenwen didn't make any sound, but her lips were contorted with unspoken curses directed at Wu Feng's ancestors. This made Xia Bingqing both laugh and sigh.
At this point, Wu Feng said, "Director Xia, I apologize again for disturbing you!"
Xia Bingqing replied courteously, "It's alright!"
Wu Feng continued, "Director Xia, I have returned to China and would like to meet with you. Do you have time?"
"Our group sincerely wishes to cooperate with your company!"
"I believe you have seen our sincerity by now!"
These words left Xia Bingqing in a difficult position to refuse. Everything that needed to be said had already been said. If she refused this time, it would truly mean a permanent severance of all ties.
With this in mind, Xia Bingqing hesitated for a moment before saying, "Since your invitation is so earnest, I cannot refuse."
"How about this evening?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Feng's contorted face broke into a smile. Finally, she agreed. He said, "Then I will come pick you up this evening!"
Xia Bingqing replied, "No need. You can pick a place and go by yourself!"
Wu Feng didn't stand on ceremony and nodded.
"Alright!"
With that, the call ended.
Liu Wenwen, looking displeased, said, "Qingqing, why did you agree to meet this guy!"
Xia Bingqing responded, "Until we have concrete evidence, he is innocent!"
"Ah, this..." Liu Wenwen was unable to refute her, as Xia Bingqing was right. She muttered, "I just feel like he's not a good person. From what I understand, the entire Jiuzhou Group isn't great either, so we must remain vigilant!"
Xia Bingqing nodded, "Don't worry, I have Chen Fan. It won't be a problem!"
Liu Wenwen heard this and rolled her eyes with mock indignation, "Oh ho, so you've been waiting for this all along, showing off your affection!"
Xia Bingqing felt a bit awkward. "Don't talk nonsense, you'll get yourself spanked!"
A brilliant smile spread across Liu Wenwen's face.
"Hehe, I'm asking for it!"
"You're incorrigible..." Xia Bingqing said exasperatedly, "Alright, let's get to work!"
Liu Wenwen gave a mock "okay" gesture and strode away. As for Xia Bingqing, she began to arrange her current tasks. She didn't give Wu Feng's evening invitation much thought, planning to simply go through the motions.
Meanwhile, Wu Feng had already begun hatching other schemes. He spun his phone in his hand, his gaze icy. "Heh heh… Xia Bingqing, this time, I’ll see where you can run!"
"Hmph… once you fall into my hands, I will surely make you realize my power!" In his eyes, today was the day he would capture Xia Bingqing. He had made detailed plans. Thinking this, a triumphant smile appeared on his face, as if he could already see Xia Bingqing begging and pleading before him. Wu Feng now wore a sinister expression…