“Old Yang, you are too kind!”
“You flatter me!”
Bai Zhiruo extended her hand and shook hands with Yang Sitian.
Yang Sitian smiled, “There are more gifts to come, there should be!”
Bai Zhiruo smiled.
“Quickly, offer seats!”
Yang Sitian waved his hand and beckoned.
Bai Zhiruo did not stand on ceremony.
Of course, she did not presume either!
Yang Sen and Yang Qing stood by Yang Sitian’s side, remaining silent!
With the old man present, they had no say.
Yang Sitian said, “Miss Bai, your sudden visit, may I ask what brings you to the Yang family?”
He asked directly, without any pretense.
Bai Zhiruo replied, “Actually, I have come to the Yang family to seek cooperation.”
“Cooperation?” Yang Sitian smiled, with a touch of curiosity, “Cooperate on what?”
Bai Zhiruo said, “Bingqing Cosmetics has offended me. Although my influence can reach Jiangnan Province, the effect is not ideal, so I want to borrow your hand, Old Yang, to deal with Bingqing Cosmetics!”
Upon mentioning Bingqing Cosmetics, Yang Sen and Yang Qing’s expressions changed in unison.
A key figure appeared in their minds, not Xia Bingqing, but Chen Fan!
Bai Zhiruo traveled all the way from Donghai to Jiangnan Province to deal with Bingqing Cosmetics?
Why?
Yang Sen and Yang Qing were both filled with doubt!
Yang Sitian nodded thoughtfully, “So that’s how it is. May I ask how Bingqing Cosmetics offended you, Miss Bai?”
Bai Zhiruo naturally would not say that she coveted the secret formula for Bingqing Cosmetics’ acne cream and wanted to make it her own!
“Due to some personal matters…”
Bai Zhiruo casually mentioned.
As an old hand in the game, Yang Sitian could naturally hear the implied meaning and smiled, “If Miss Bai finds it inconvenient to say, then this old man will not ask!”
Bai Zhiruo nodded and said, “If you are willing to cooperate with me, Old Yang, the Bai family is willing to cede ten percent of our Donghai businesses!”
“The ten percent of Donghai, you should understand its value, Old Yang, right?”
Yang Sitian said, “This old man understands!”
“Very well, then I shall await your good news!” Bai Zhiruo smiled, carrying herself with the demeanor of a refined lady.
Yang Sitian responded with a smile.
The Yang family invited Bai Zhiruo to stay for dinner, but she politely declined and left directly.
After seeing Bai Zhiruo off, Yang Sitian’s expression changed. He said in a deep voice, “A few days ago, the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce was making a big fuss, suppressing Bingqing Cosmetics. It’s likely this Miss Bai was behind it!”
“Possibly!” Yang Sen replied.
“Then why did it fizzle out?” Yang Sitian calmly mentioned, fiddling with his prayer beads.
Yang Sen paused, “You mean the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce did not succeed?”
Yang Sitian saw through the issue at a glance and said, “If the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce had succeeded, what would be left for us?”
“This…”
“Grandfather, the status of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce is second only to our Yang family. If even they couldn’t take down Bingqing Cosmetics, I suspect it’s because of that Chen Fan!” Yang Qing spoke, voicing his guess. “If it were relying on the Xia family alone, it would be absolutely impossible!”
“Because the Xia family is nowhere on the list in Jiangnan Province!”
“Chen Fan, it’s this fellow again…” Yang Sitian’s gaze was deep, showing a hint of interest. “This young fellow is truly too intriguing!”
“If I have the chance, I would like to meet him!”
Yang Sen said, “Yang Kong is no match for him, it seems he is also from the martial arts world!”
“Likely!”
“Then Grandfather, how should we handle Bai Zhiruo’s situation?”