DTBS – Chapter 105
Chapter 105: Wives' Synergy
"Qiuyi!" Jiang Lihe looked at Tao Qiuyun, who was turning to leave the police station, staring at her fiercely. "Just you wait. Sufeng won't give up on Qingshang so easily. Also, Jiang's won't just stand by! You can't beat me."
Tao Qiuyun didn't look away, her steps didn't falter, and she didn't even glance back at him. She treated Jiang Lihe like air, completely ignoring him.
Sufeng? Jiang's?
Industries with already written death endings weren't worth her attention.
"Bang—!"
Jiang Lihe slammed the table in anger.
The surrounding police officers immediately stepped forward to warn him: "Mr. Jiang Lihe, we have full video and audio recording here. Please watch your words and actions. This is the police station, not your home."
Jiang Lihe: "..."
After leaving the police station, Tao Qiuyun got into Zhang Xunmeng's car parked by the roadside. As for Jiang Lihe, he was still sitting on the bench in the police station, waiting for his lawyer to come and defend him.
"CEO Tao," Zhang Xunmeng started the car. "Are we going directly to the company? Or somewhere else?"
"Directly to Chunjin," Tao Qiuyun took off her glasses, looked at Executive Assistant Wang sitting in the passenger seat, and said, "Executive Assistant Wang, I'll trouble you to handle that car."
"No trouble," Executive Assistant Wang replied formally. "The afternoon meeting is about a collaboration with Dongming, which can't be postponed further, so Secretary Zheng will attend on your behalf. If we return to Chunjin now, you can rest in your office for a while and still make it to the meeting about the collaboration with Ciyin."
As she spoke, she turned and handed a document to Tao Qiuyun.
"What is this?" Tao Qiuyun took the brown document bag from Executive Assistant Wang.
This kind of packaging clearly wasn't Chunjin's style; it didn't look like work documents she needed to handle.
"These are the file records regarding the Qi Xingwu incident from before. Captain Fang sent them over." Executive Assistant Wang turned her head to look at the scenery outside the car window. "The verdict for Qi Xingwu is out; he's imprisoned. Also... the organizers of the Night of Stars have been eager to meet with you many times since you informed them you would meet them personally. Several months have passed now, CEO Tao, do you want to see them?"
"Regarding the victim, Qin Qingshang," Tao Qiuyun opened the document bag and took out the contents. "Did they say anything?"
"They... haven't yet." Executive Assistant Wang shared her thoughts. "I estimate they don't know why you're so angry. Should I reveal something to them?"
"If they can't figure it out, they should keep thinking," Tao Qiuyun's expression was calm, but her words were merciless. "Keep the pressure on, and tell them I will see them in a month. If they still haven't figured it out by then, they shouldn't be in that position anymore."
"Understood."
Upon arriving at Chunjin, Tao Qiuyun changed her clothes in the car before walking towards the elevator with Executive Assistant Wang and returning to her office.
"CEO Tao," Secretary Zheng saw Tao Qiuyun pass by the secretary's office, immediately picked up a document from her desk, and stood up to follow. "Here is a document from Jiaxing that requires your approval."
"You're giving it directly to me?" Tao Qiuyun stopped, turned sideways to take the document from Secretary Zheng, and walked into her office. "Come in and talk."
"It was sent directly by CEO Zhou's secretary from Jiaxing; it's quite urgent. I thought since it was from Jiaxing, I didn't go through the usual review process," Secretary Zheng explained.
"CEO Tao!" An Ningru ran over with a document box. Seeing that Tao Qiuyun was discussing business and hadn't even had time to sit down, she immediately apologized, "Sorry, I was a bit rushed. I'll come back later."
"It's alright," Tao Qiuyun put down the document and extended her hand towards her. "Is there some news about Qingshang online? Related to the gray car?"
"CEO Tao, you're truly insightful!" An Ningru handed over the document box. "Yes, the fact that Qiuyi is the gray car owner has been exposed, but Miss Qin has already given an explanation in her live stream. This is a summary of the whole process."
Secretary Zheng stepped aside. She looked at Tao Qiuyun's profile and couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile.
Handling private matters during work hours, while a bit unprofessional, made CEO Tao seem more "human."
"I see," Tao Qiuyun returned the document box to An Ningru and smiled. "Keep monitoring it."
"Yes!" An Ningru received a spring-like smile from her beautiful boss, instantly recharged and full of energy. She decisively turned and left, ready to dive into new work.
Seeing An Ningru leave, Tao Qiuyun turned to Secretary Zheng.
"The document from Jiaxing?" The woman raised her hand to unbutton her suit jacket and sat in her office chair. She opened the document on her desk, and after just a few glances, her lips couldn't help but curve slightly. "They actually managed to negotiate it?"
"You must have seen this document, right? Secretary Zheng," Tao Qiuyun put down the document and clasped her hands on the desk. "Tell me, what are your thoughts on this collaboration with Weixiu?"
"Securing the contract is certainly a good thing. Weixiu is also a rising star in the business world, very promising. However," Secretary Zheng thought for a moment before expressing her opinion, "for you, CEO Tao, to personally go and talk with their designer, wouldn't that be too arrogant? Isn't Jiaxing not important enough?"
"It's good for designers to have ambition," Tao Qiuyun wasn't angry. "Secretary Zheng, you're quite sharp. They clearly invited me to attend a banquet, but with what you've said, it's become much clearer."
Secretary Zheng smiled. "CEO Tao is naturally also clear; you just gave Weixiu face by not stating it explicitly."
The business world is like this. A banquet... even if it's a private banquet, what does it matter?
How could it truly just be inviting people to eat? It's definitely about networking and discussing business.
It was also this company named Weixiu's good fortune that CEO Tao was very optimistic about this collaboration project. Otherwise, Jiaxing would have probably directly refused.
"So, CEO Tao," Secretary Zheng looked at Tao Qiuyun, who had put the document aside, and asked, "Are you going to attend the banquet hosted by Weixiu?"
Although Weixiu was also large-scale, it wasn't an old established group and had no connection with Chunjin Group. This time, using Jiaxing's platform to directly want to talk with CEO Tao was a bold move.
"Yes, why wouldn't I go?" Tao Qiuyun picked up her pen. "Since they've extended such a warm invitation, I naturally have to attend."
"Then... are you planning to bring a female companion?" Secretary Zheng hesitated, then spoke again. "Of course, I'm not trying to give you advice, but Jiaxing also asked about this, saying they need to inform Weixiu beforehand. After all, for this kind of banquet, it's generally assumed you'll bring a partner."
"Then you come with me," Tao Qiuyun lowered her head to deal with the accumulated work. "Anything else?"
"Me? No, no! I can't," Secretary Zheng waved her hands repeatedly. "Even if the essence of this banquet is business exchange, you can't just bring your secretary and make it explicitly about business. That would be too damaging to their face. You... have you considered bringing Miss Qin?"
Mentioning Qin Qingshang gave Tao Qiuyun a headache. She rubbed her temples. "I can't bring her. If you're unwilling, it's okay, I have other options."
The woman looked up at Secretary Zheng. "You should go back to work."
"Okay, CEO Tao!"
After Secretary Zheng left, Tao Qiuyun took out her phone, thinking and scrolling through her friends list...
Fang Yu, male, not considered, next;
Tao Zhuohua, younger brother, male, not considered, next;
Chang Suiyou, daughter's teacher, female, can be considered, but not very close, tentative;
That's it. After scrolling back and forth, it seemed only Su Qingxiang met the requirements.
【Tao Qiuyun: Xiangxiang, emergency help】
【Su Qingxiang: ?】
【Tao Qiuyun: Can you accompany me to a banquet tomorrow night? It's hosted by Weixiu, requires flying to Linhai City, but I'll cover all your expenses】
【Su Qingxiang: Can't】
【Tao Qiuyun: You have overtime?】
【Su Qingxiang: Teacher Chang invited me to dinner tomorrow night】
【Tao Qiuyun: Then do you two want to come to the banquet with me?】
【Su Qingxiang: ?】
【Su Qingxiang: Do you think it's a wedding banquet! Bringing a whole group!】
【Su Qingxiang: I just checked Weixiu, you don't have much collaboration with them, right? And in Linhai, even if you secure the landmark building there, it's still not your territory. Even a strong dragon can't crush a local snake. Are you familiar with Weixiu's partners? What if, by accident, someone spreads rumors about you, CEO Tao, flying off with two beauties? Where would you cry then?】
【Tao Qiuyun: Okay】
【Su Qingxiang: Can't you find your wife?】
【Tao Qiuyun: We can't go public】
【Su Qingxiang: (Seal clapping emoji)】
【Su Qingxiang: (You're amazing)】
【Tao Qiuyun: ...】
Tao Qiuyun put down her phone, tilted her head to stretch her neck, and then sent a message to Executive Assistant Wang.
【Tao Qiuyun: Executive Assistant Wang, are you free tomorrow night?】
【Wang Huai: CEO Tao, what is it?】
【Tao Qiuyun: Weixiu has a banquet, accompany me on a trip to Linhai】
【Wang Huai: Old Master Tao invited me to play bridge tomorrow night. Aren't you asking Miss Qin?】
【Tao Qiuyun: ...I see, I'll look for someone else】
【Wang Huai: Do you need me to recommend someone?】
【Tao Qiuyun: Please do】
【Wang Huai: How about Bai Xiaoxiao? She just returned to the country. I arranged a position as a psychological counselor for her, but the Bai family seems to have some recent activity. Weixiu also has a collaboration with the Bai family, so maybe someone from the Bai family will also be at the banquet tomorrow night. Bringing Bai Xiaoxiao could also be seen as supporting her.】
【Tao Qiuyun: Then how do I contact Doctor Bai?】
【Wang Huai: I'll send you her contact information right away】
【Tao Qiuyun: (Cat nodding emoji)】
Executive Assistant Wang looked at the cat emoji on her phone screen and was completely stunned.
Qiuqiu... ever since she had a wife and daughter, she seemed to have become much more lively and vibrant.
So cute!
"Flying to Linhai again?" Qin Qingshang received a call from Director Ning Pingliu. "Okay... Ah? Flying first thing tomorrow morning?"
She and Qiuqiu had just started living together!
They had only had one good time!
"That's how it is," Director Ning Pingliu's voice seemed a bit apologetic. "Qingshang, I know you and Qiuyi want to be sweet and loving, but as an actress, you're always running all over the country. You'll get used to it sooner or later."
"I know," the cat felt wronged. "It's just that flying first thing tomorrow morning is a bit sudden... Director Ning, how long will we be staying?"
"Conservatively estimated, about a month," Director Ning Pingliu chuckled guiltily. "We still have to see the specific filming efficiency, don't we? But you and Siwen are so amazing, it'll definitely go fast! Oh, right, 《Fluttering Butterfly》 premieres tonight. You and Qiuyi remember to contribute to the viewership!"
"Got it, got it," Qin Qingshang nodded in agreement, just about to politely hang up, but Director Ning Pingliu's voice came through the receiver again:
"Qingshang, can you send me your size? I'll help you prepare a dress. There's a banquet tomorrow night, hosted by Weixiu, who provided us with a lot of help during filming. They also invited you, but because they didn't know how to contact you, the invitation letter was given to me."
"Invited me?" The cat was confused. "Why?"
"They said they think you're very suitable to be the image spokesperson for their new brand and want their president to see you first."
"Image spokesperson?" The cat was surprised, her voice brightening a few shades. "Really? Director Ning!"
"Really, really," Director Ning Pingliu chuckled. "Remember to send me your size!"
Qin Qingshang had just been speaking in a tone that suggested she didn't want to leave Tianhua, but as soon as she heard there was work, her tone became sweet...
Is this what a professional top female star is like?
Very good, she has career ambition!
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