I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping-Chapter 2257 - 1436: Heh Heh (2)

She had just firmly announced she didn’t need someone to intervene, and then immediately went to find him. Isn’t this like slapping her own face?

Even between husband and wife, there’s still pride to consider.

"She really wants to acquire the Great Wall Shares you hold."

Jiang Chen’s tone softened; he wasn’t here to argue.

"Did I falsely accuse her? If you don’t believe me, you shouldn’t have come to me; go find her. Is this how she always does business? More professional than bandits and robbers!"

Shi Qianxi sat down on the sofa with her arms crossed, not forgetting to cross her legs. Her chest, under pressure, rose and fell vividly, attracting even more attention.

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but find it amusing.

"I told you I’d handle it, but you didn’t listen and insisted on going directly to her without even informing me."

"Does informing you help? She’s been plotting for a long time. Would she change her mind because of a single word from you?"

Director Shi is still cunning, not forgetting to sow discord even at this moment.

Whether she’ll change her mind, no one knows for sure.

After all, it was Shi Qianxi who sought out Princess Cao, not someone else. The fact has already been set in stone, and nobody can predict an alternative possibility in a parallel universe, just like Schrödinger’s cat.

"What exactly did you two discuss?"

Jiang Chen stood asking, genuinely curious.

"Discuss? I’ve already made concessions, even willing to pay more, but she’s unswayable, utterly mad, demanding to acquire my shares for five billion. Do I need that five billion?!"

Hmm.

Sleep was definitely out of the question.

Director Shi’s emotions were completely ignited, as if returning to the vigor of youth, reverting to years ago.

Jiang Chen found it hard to imagine just how intense the scene was back then.

Was the atmosphere equally ’heated’ during their private meeting?

"Don’t get agitated."

Jiang Chen sat down.

"Am I agitated?"

The little green snake in her neck seemed to be moving.

It just hadn’t started baring fangs and claws yet.

Jiang Chen’s head ached, speaking softly, "Then what was your reply to her?"

"I told her not to daydream! I can swallow my pride and make concessions, but she can’t treat me like a beggar on the roadside..."

"There are no beggars by the roadside now."

Jiang Chen interrupted, "That’s way too exaggerated."

"Exaggerated?"

Shi Qianxi widened her eyes, "More exaggerated than what she’s doing? You’re still siding with her! Jiang, you are truly heartless!"

As she spoke, a sofa cushion came flying over with a "whoosh".

Then came the second one.

Jiang Chen caught the first one, but the second hit him. Of course, the sofa cushions were soft, not causing any pain.

"I’m not siding with her, I’m just..."

Jiang Chen paused mid-sentence.

What did he see?

This lady had tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.

He found it both amusing and exasperating.

"What are you just? Continue speaking!"

Jiang Chen sighed, shaking his head, "It’s all my fault, alright?"

"Heh, don’t use that trick. I’m telling you, I will never admit defeat!"

This woman.

Her eyes shimmered with tears, yet her lips curled into a cold sneer.

Such contrasting expressions only appear harmonious on her face.

"She wants to seize my shares unless she steps over my dead body."

"Are you done? She wants to buy, you’re unhappy with the price, then don’t sell. What’s with all the dying talk? Isn’t that exaggerated?"

Jiang Chen pretended to say lightly, knowing that for now, he needed to calm her down. Otherwise, in this state, there would be no way to discuss anything.

"Stop being a goody-two-shoes. Fence-sitters are the worst!"

"I said I’d handle it, but you wouldn’t agree, insisting on solving it yourself. Now claiming I’m a fence-sitter and mediator, is that fair to me?"

"Did I not say it? So what?! Now you’re feeling wronged too! This must be secretly what you wanted, right?"

"What am I supposed to be secretly wanting?"

"You know it in your heart!"

"When those in power want to frame someone, it’s easy to find a reason."

Jiang Chen, with a righteous and grandiose expression, declared, "My wish has always been for world peace."

Shi Qianxi broke character, no longer crossing her arms, pointing towards the door with a mocking smile, "Get out!"

Getting cursed at a few times, that’s nothing.

He definitely wasn’t that sensitive and fragile.

If he couldn’t even tolerate this much, with all the mockery and ridicule he’s faced in the past, who knows how many times he would have jumped off a building?

Moreover, compared to the grievances the other party suffered, letting them vent wasn’t worth mentioning.

Jiang Chen sat serenely, unfazed, motionless.

Shi Qianxi didn’t continue to chase him out, her breath gradually steadied.

"Can we talk now?"

After nearly a minute, Jiang Chen asked.

Shi Qianxi met his gaze coldly, silent.

"I know you’re just venting to Shu Rui, but Shu Rui, seeing you treated so unfairly, wouldn’t stand idly by..."

"You admit it’s unfair too?"

"Of course."

Jiang Chen earnestly expressed, "One should never forget those who dug the well when drinking water. Even if the attention you’ve put into Great Wall isn’t much, she shouldn’t make you refocus your attention at such a low price."

His language skills were high-level, but Director Shi was no fool, not so easily duped, responding with a cold laugh.

"Still making excuses for her."

"I’m not making excuses for anyone. She really was wrong; I’m apologizing to you on her behalf."

"On her behalf? What right do you have to replace her?"

Jiang Chen maintained his composure, "If you were wrong, I’d apologize for you too."

Shi Qianxi pursed her lips, suddenly quiet.

Jiang Chen pondered a while, then calmly stated, "I’ll go talk to her next."

"I don’t think it’ll work. She’s already made her move, and I doubt she’ll take back her words. She’s not me."

Shi Qianxi’s words carried deep meaning, though at least her emotions weren’t as intense anymore.

Honestly speaking.

Her view was surprisingly aligned with Lan Peizhi, who held the same stance moments ago.

"We have to try."

"And if I’m proven right?"

"Then we’ll find another way."

Jiang Chen remained calm, "Solutions are always more than difficulties."

Admittedly, he had a kind of unexplainable charm, capable of instantly stirring someone but also gradually calming them.

"What did Shu Rui say to you?"

Finally having the mood to inquire, Shi Qianxi asked.

"She didn’t say anything to me."

Shi Qianxi’s eyes showed puzzlement.

"It was Miss Lan who called me."

Shi Qianxi was momentarily stunned, "Lan Peizhi?"

"Yes."

Jiang Chen nodded, "Miss Lan’s brother still resides at Spring and Autumn Plaza; she owes Shu Rui a favor."

He kept calling her Miss Lan.

It was indeed... respectful.

"Is it really just because of a favor?"

Shi Qianxi replied neither lightly nor heavily.

Li Shuru mentioned possibly seeking help from the transcendental Blood Guanyin over the phone, but she remained uncertain whether the latter would intervene.

And now.

The truth emerged.

"Of course not."

Jiang Chen seriously analyzed, "Miss Lan is also a shareholder of Great Wall. Great Wall carries her dedication."

Although Lan Peizhi was not currently in Kyoto, among the shareholders, in terms of real time spent, she could be considered the one who stationed at Great Wall the longest, even more than Cao Jinse.

"You think I’m an idiot."

Idiot.

This was the second time tonight he had heard this term.

"My face might not be enough, but she does respect Miss Lan."

To this, Shi Qianxi gave a succinct evaluation, "If a person doesn’t do things for themselves, heaven and earth will punish them."

Does she think even with Lan Peizhi’s involvement, it won’t work either?

"You better be prepared."

"Prepared for what?"

Jiang Chen instinctively asked.

"If Lan Peizhi decides to step in, you need to be ready for her to clash with Lan Peizhi."

"..."

Truly exaggerated talk!

Jiang Chen said nothing, probably pretending not to have heard.

"I’m not joking with you."

Shi Qianxi’s gaze suddenly became piercing, clearly she was the one involved, yet she embodied the spirit of an onlooker eager to watch the drama unfold, fully demonstrating what it means to be unpredictable.

"Are you looking forward to it?"

Mr. Jiang didn’t play deaf, meeting her teasing gaze with a wooden expression, then.

"Heh heh."