Xia Bingqing was all too familiar with this voice.
It was Xia Wentao.
Xia Bingqing clenched her fists, her gaze darkening, and she spat furiously, “Xia Wentao, listen to me, I, Xia Bingqing, am not afraid of you! I’m not afraid of you now, and I won’t be afraid of you in the future!”
“Do you think you can control everything in Lin City?”
Xia Wentao sneered, “Whether I control Lin City or not isn't important! What's important is that dealing with you is effortless!”
“Bingqing Beauty, a small cosmetic company, without sales, how can you survive!”
“Hahaha… Just wait, it won’t be long before you’re begging me on your knees!”
“You… you’re dreaming!” Xia Bingqing yelled angrily.
“The Lin City market, although not entirely under my sole control, everyone gives me face. Do you think you can make it?” Xia Wentao continued his cold taunts.
“Hmph, do you really think you can make it?”
Xia Bingqing couldn't listen any further and hung up the phone.
In her anger, she slammed her fist on the desk repeatedly.
Ah, ah… Bastard…
After her outburst of anger, she quickly calmed down, understanding that anger wouldn't solve anything, but would only make her lose her composure.
Therefore, she had to stay calm!
After adjusting her emotions, Xia Bingqing called the managers of various department stores, lowering her stance, almost begging them.
But in the end, she was still rejected.
Just as Xia Wentao had said, Bingqing Beauty was just a small company. Without sales, it would be extremely difficult to survive.
So, she had to find a way to break the ice.
Going to the Old Master was not a wise move… because the Old Master had long since retired from the forefront, and the entire Xia Group was now in Xia Wentao's hands. Even if the Old Master approached Xia Wentao, he would only be placated.
It wouldn't solve the substantive issues.
Thinking of this, Xia Bingqing dismissed these plans.
She thought of someone who could break the deadlock… but her own status was too far from that person's; it was not feasible!
That person was Qiao Shanhe, someone even the Xia family's Old Master respected.
That left only Hong Ying.
She didn't want to rely on Chen Fan's connections, but the current turn of events made it impossible to avoid Chen Fan.
Moreover, it was Chen Fan who helped deal with Jiang Tao today.
With this in mind, Xia Bingqing finally put aside her pride and asked Chen Fan for help…
Soon, she had Chen Fan summoned to her office.
This was Chen Fan's first time in Xia Bingqing's office. As he entered, he took it in and said, “President Xia, is there something important that required you to call me over so suddenly?”
Xia Bingqing looked at Chen Fan, her brow furrowed, a mix of emotions churning within her. She said, “Chen Fan, there’s something I need to tell you!”
Chen Fan, seeing Xia Bingqing being so polite, felt a little unaccustomed to it. “President Xia, your sudden politeness is a bit overwhelming for me!”
“Go on!”
Xia Bingqing clenched her fists and, steeling herself, said, “Bingqing Beauty is currently facing some difficulties, and I was hoping you could help!”
So that's how it was.
No wonder she looked so hesitant to speak.
Chen Fan suddenly smiled and said, “President Xia, you have days like these too!”
“It doesn't seem to be in the contract, does it!”
“Can I refuse?”
Huh?
Xia Bingqing hadn’t expected Chen Fan to say that. Her beautiful eyes widened, “Chen Fan, you…”
But then again, what Chen Fan said was not unreasonable, after all, helping was a favor, and not helping was just following protocol.
Seeing Xia Bingqing flustered, Chen Fan smiled.
“What are you smiling at?”
Xia Bingqing said impatiently.