At three in the afternoon, Song Qiao arrived at Xin Kai Group.
By then, Ye Zhiwei, Wu Meng, Xia Xueqing, and several other senior executives were already waiting in the conference room.
Almost everyone had a look of worry on their faces.
"Song Qiao, you're finally here. Are you alright?"
"I heard that yesterday you..."
The moment Ye Zhiwei saw Song Qiao, she rushed forward.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Those guys are no match for me."
Seeing the worry on everyone's faces in the conference room, Song Qiao projected an air of confidence.
"It's good that you're alright. We were just discussing how to deal with that woman, Li Bingqing, tomorrow."
Ye Zhiwei only relaxed and sat down after confirming he was unharmed.
"You have an appointment tomorrow, and we can't be completely unprepared."
"Prepared for what?"
Song Qiao asked with feigned surprise.
"I already have a way to deal with that woman, Li Bingqing. Everyone doesn't need to be so nervous."
With that, he pulled out a chair and casually sat in his seat.
He scanned the room, and the others in the conference room were all looking at him.
Even though he appeared relaxed, the senior executives were still very worried.
"This Li Bingqing seems aggressive this time, but it's actually nothing."
"Now that I know her intentions and background, everyone doesn't need to fear her."
The immediate priority was to stabilize the confidence of everyone within Xin Kai Group.
"But I investigated, and Li Bingqing has gathered a large sum of money. They're definitely serious this time."
Ye Zhiwei couldn't help but worry.
Xia Xueqing, standing beside her, also frowned.
"Why don't we find some experts from the security department to protect us?"
"Li Bingqing hired someone like Tao Fan before. Who knows what kind of expert she'll bring tomorrow to deal with you? What if you get hurt?"
The few of them remained worried, as Li Bingqing had put immense pressure on everyone.
Song Qiao, however, maintained his smile, showing no signs of nervousness.
"Everyone, don't be so tense. I know everything, and I've made perfect preparations."
"As for Li Bingqing's experts, Xueqing, don't you trust my skills?"
Song Qiao's repeated words finally put everyone at ease.
It proved that no matter what danger they faced, as long as someone was willing to step forward and take the lead, others would relax a lot.
Thus, in the conference room, the other senior executives who had hesitated to speak no longer uttered any disheartening words.
The one who was most encouraged was Ye Zhiwei.
"Since you're so confident, I'll support you. I'll do my best with our stock market situation. No matter what tricks Li Bingqing plays, she won't defeat me."
"Yes, it seems our Miss Ye is ready. Now, you can discuss the specific plans for the stock market."
Song Qiao encouraged her, then acted as a hands-off boss, and everyone soon began discussing strategies for the stock market.
The conference room buzzed with intense discussion as everyone debated tactics to counter the impending offensive from Glorious Group.
Looking at everyone, Song Qiao couldn't help but marvel at how his team was growing stronger.
The meeting soon concluded, and Ye Zhiwei gathered her documents and stood up first.
"Everyone, you've all been quite down these past few days. Why don't we go for a hot spring soak later? My treat."
She then smiled faintly, making everyone feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
Seeing this, Song Qiao was taken aback. He thought to himself that this girl, Ye Zhiwei, had changed her attitude so quickly. She was now more like a qualified business leader.
Ye Zhiwei had been growing rapidly recently. She no longer seemed like a capricious young girl.
Everyone's faces lit up with joy, and they all nodded in agreement, including Xia Xueqing, who looked delighted.
"Hot springs are great! I heard they can whiten skin."
Only one person's expression suddenly dimmed – Wu Meng.
Upon hearing the word "hot spring," she lowered her head slightly.
"I... I won't go. I have something tonight."
With that, she gathered the documents on the table and turned to leave the conference room.
"What's wrong with her?"
Ye Zhiwei looked at Wu Meng's retreating back with a hint of confusion but didn't press her.
A moment later, everyone had left the conference room, leaving only Xia Xueqing and Song Qiao.
She walked a couple of steps closer to Song Qiao and leaned her head in.
"Brother-in-law, are you very disappointed?"
"Huh?"
"Disappointed you won't get to see Wu Meng's beautiful figure."
If they were going to a hot spring, they would naturally be going together.
Song Qiao finally understood and grinned, knowing this girl was acting out of jealousy. He playfully teased her.
"Yes, I'm so disappointed."
"Hmm, I was just thinking, maybe tomorrow I should invite Wu Meng out alone to soak in the hot springs with her."
His teasing comment caused Xia Xueqing to bite her lips tightly, and she blurted out in a flurry.
"You, you're not allowed to invite her alone, you already have..."
She trailed off, but then seeing Song Qiao's teasing smile, a beautiful blush spread across her face.
"You scoundrel!"
To hide her embarrassment, she quickly raised her small fist and punched Song Qiao.
"You bully even me, brother-in-law! Let's see how I beat you this time!"
"Hey, hey, that's too much! I'll call security later."
Song Qiao quickly dodged, but Xia Xueqing chased after him, and they began playfully wrestling in the conference room.
Meanwhile.
As evening approached, Wu Meng returned to her apartment with a somber expression.
She put down her briefcase and stood silently before the full-length mirror. She slowly unbuttoned her clothes and took them off, her gaze trembling slightly.
"I... I actually wanted to go to the hot springs too."
She murmured. As her clothes fell away, a fair and jade-like body was revealed in the mirror. Then, she turned around, and her back was covered in shocking, old scars!
"But... but I can't go. With me like this, how could I show myself in front of Song Qiao..."
Her eyes welled up with tears. The scars on her back were the reason she didn't want to go.