"What did you say? You're going to find Gao Yuan yourself to talk?"
Wang Meng was already feeling a bit down, so hearing Song Qiao's words didn't bring any joy. Instead, it made her even more indignant.
Even Jiang Yan, who had some connection, was met with a closed door. What made Song Qiao so confident?
It was nothing more than trying to show off in front of her.
Did he really think that just having a meal in that private room would give him the qualification to negotiate with Gao Yuan?
After approaching twice and failing to sway the other party, it was likely to cause resentment in the future.
"Hmph, what boastful talk. I don't think you'll even get past the doorman."
"With your shabby appearance, they probably won't even glance at you. They'll just kick you out like a beggar."
Jiang Yan pursed his lips, looking at Song Qiao with disdain and mockery.
He was already full of anger with nowhere to vent, and seeing Song Qiao trying to prove himself, he unleashed his resentment.
"Just because you can't do it, doesn't mean others can't."
"Your narrow-mindedness doesn't represent everyone's."
Song Qiao snorted, too lazy to bother with Jiang Yan. He took out his phone and walked directly out of the car.
"Mengmeng, don't worry. My brother-in-law met with Gao Yuan today, and I think he can convince him."
"Secretary Gao, Gao Yuan's younger brother, really admires my brother-in-law. They've worked together many times."
Xia Xueqing gently patted Wang Meng's shoulder, softly comforting her worried best friend.
"Hmph, meeting him once and being so boastful. I'm afraid he'll be beaten out by the security guards in a while."
"Who knows, they might even mistake him for a troublemaker and send him to the police station."
Jiang Yan's untimely mockery sounded again.
Xia Xueqing, who had been ignoring him, frowned. Her patience, which she had extended out of consideration for her best friend, was running out.
"Can you say a little less? You're getting more and more arrogant. If you're so capable, why don't you help out?"
She had a fiery temper, and once it erupted, she wouldn't spare anyone's feelings.
"You..."
Jiang Yan was choked by Xia Xueqing's sudden remark and stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to say.
"I can't do it, but I truly don't believe your brother-in-law can get this done."
"To be honest, if Song Qiao can get my godfather to approve the project, I, Jiang Yan, will immediately kneel down and kowtow to him three times."
Jiang Yan's tone was firm, as if he had thoroughly understood Song Qiao.
Gao Yuan's power was immense. If Song Qiao was truly close to him, he would undoubtedly be a formidable figure.
Not like now, where he seemed to even need to ride in their car.
Hearing her say this, Wang Meng, who had been sitting beside them, her expression grew even gloomier.
She glanced at Jiang Yan with some surprise, feeling as if he wished for her failure.
Such behavior was not something that someone who truly liked her would do, nor even a casual acquaintance.
After this incident, Wang Meng's already dwindling positive impression of Jiang Yan was completely eroded by his own actions.
This was not the kind of person she could entrust her life to.
"Fine, it's a deal. I'll personally count for you then."
Xia Xueqing smiled dismissively and said to Jiang Yan in a cold tone.
...
About ten minutes later, Song Qiao still hadn't returned.
Jiang Yan's expression grew more triumphant as time passed.
"It seems Boss Song doesn't have much influence either. More than ten minutes have passed and he still hasn't come back."
He said, proudly showing his watch to Xia Xueqing.
"Heh, you came back in five minutes, but you didn't accomplish anything, did you?"
Xia Xueqing sneered, unreservedly counterattacking Jiang Yan.
Although she was a few years younger than Xia Yuqing, in terms of arguing, she was superior to her sister.
In just a few words, she left Jiang Yan flushed and filled with embarrassment.
"Perhaps, seeing that he couldn't accomplish this, he was too ashamed to return and just slunk away."
Jiang Yan continued his malicious speculation.
"Oh, so you do know that it's embarrassing to come back without accomplishing anything? How come I never saw that in you."
Xia Xueqing continued her venomous verbal assault.
"You're asking for it!"
Jiang Yan, repeatedly cornered and unable to speak, turned red with anger and raised his hand as if to strike Xia Xueqing.
"What, you dare to hit me? Go ahead, hit me. If you dare to strike this palm today, see how my brother-in-law will deal with you when he gets back."
Xia Xueqing was fearless. She even deliberately raised her cheek to provoke him.
"Enough!"
Seeing this, Wang Meng quickly grabbed Jiang Yan's wrist.
"Jiang Yan, say less. Xueqing is my friend."
After saying that, she slowly lowered Jiang Yan's raised right hand.
A hint of amusement flickered in her heart, which had been filled with disappointment.
She hadn't expected that Xia Xueqing, who had been unbeatable with her sharp tongue throughout their school days, was still so formidable.
She could always strike at the enemy's weak points and hit hard.
No wonder that back in school, whenever she argued with someone, as soon as Xia Xueqing stepped in, her opponents would immediately surrender.
Jiang Yan's expression flickered with anger after being reprimanded by Wang Meng, but he ultimately held back.
However, just as she finished speaking, Song Qiao and Gao Yuan suddenly appeared before Wang Meng and the other two.
The two of them were walking over, chatting and laughing, their intimate demeanor as if they were old friends meeting after a long separation.
"Godfather! How is this possible?"
Jiang Yan exclaimed first, then for a moment, he couldn't react.
Wang Meng's heart also fluttered with excitement. Looking at the scene, the matter she had given up hope on now had a chance.
She didn't hesitate and quickly pulled Xia Xueqing out of the car to greet them.
"Mr. Gao."
After they met, Wang Meng quickly greeted him, her voice trembling slightly with nervousness.
The other party's power was too immense; with a mere gesture, he could make her Ru Meng Group vanish into thin air.
"Wang Meng, is it? I've already heard Mr. Song introduce you."
"Why didn't you say you knew Mr. Song earlier? You went through such a convoluted path, ending up with that useless piece of trash Jiang Yan."
Gao Yan's attitude towards Wang Meng was very polite, addressing her as if she were a junior.