Chapter 152 Meeting Again
When I woke up in the morning, I still felt dizzy. My mouth was dry and I was thirsty. I went to the refrigerator to get a bottle of Yejianxiang tea and drank half of it in one breath. But I felt a burning pain on my lips. I ran to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. I found that my lips were torn and there were teeth marks.
I was very confused. I tried to recall for a long time, but I couldn't remember how I got there. I only remember that after Qian Xiaolei sent Qiu Jieqin away, I was drinking alone. I didn't remember anything about what happened afterwards, and I didn't even know how I got back.
I went out to ask my mom, and she said that one of my colleagues sent me back. I asked about her appearance and found out it was Qian Xiaolei.
But how did the teeth marks on my mouth get there? Who bit me? Why did they bite me? I was confused. My younger sister Tang Ying looked at me and always covered her mouth with her hands and laughed. You are about to go to college, but you are still so naughty.
I didn't feel like eating breakfast, so I put on my shoes and drove to work.
When I arrived at the company, I went into my office and said to my secretary Zhang Lanlan, "Go and call the financial director Qian Xiaolei for me!" Zhang Lanlan agreed and went.
After a while, Qian Xiaolei knocked on the door and walked in, saying unhappily, "Vice President Tang, what do you want from me?"
I was turning on the computer and asked, "Did you take me home last night?"
"yes!"
"Oh, thank you! How's Jieqin?"
"What else can I do? All abandoned women are the same!"
I was speechless . I was stunned for a long time before I said, "Let me ask you something. What's the matter with this scar on my mouth?"
Qian Xiaolei's eyes widened with anger when she heard this, but when she saw my bewildered look, she suddenly asked me, "You...you don't remember?"
I scratched my head and said, "Really? I remember I was fine when you sent Jie Qin away, but then I drank a lot of wine and I don't remember anything after that. Didn't you send me back? So I came to ask you!"
Qian Xiaolei's face flashed a hint of joy, and then she returned to her unhappy look and said, "I don't know either. When I went to find you, you already had a scar on your mouth. I'm afraid it was caused by you and some shady woman in the bar?"
I looked up at the sky and thought for a while, but I didn't have any impression, so I waved my hand and said, "Forget it, you can go out."
Qian Xiaolei turned and left, giving me the feeling that she was escaping. I shook my head, but it was still empty and I couldn't remember anything. I thought to myself, "Wine is really bad. I'd better drink less in the future!"
Since I couldn't remember it, I gave up thinking about it. I opened the documents on the desk and started working.
It was another busy day. Mr. Fan was busy dealing with the lawsuit, and he had to come to me for all the big and small matters of the company. I worked until 8:30 in the evening before I finished my work.
I left the company and got in the car, and suddenly I remembered what Qian Xiaolei had told me, that Qiu Jieqin was lying about wanting to get married. I took out my cell phone and wanted to call her.
But after hesitating for a long time, I finally gave up. What would happen if I called her? It was impossible for me to be with her again, and contacting her would only increase the sadness.
I threw my phone on the seat next to me and drove home. Halfway through the journey, the phone on the seat rang. I picked it up and almost flipped over in excitement. The number was Hua Jingjing's.
I quickly picked up the phone and called out, "Jingjing! Are you back?"
Hua Qiming's gloomy voice came from the phone: "Mr. Tang, this is Hua Qiming. Are you free now? I want to talk to you."
I stepped on the brakes and stopped the car. I remember this voice so clearly that I will never forget it. I said coldly, "Oh, it's Mr. Hua. Long time no see!"
"Mr. Tang, are you still holding a grudge against me? Alas! As we get older, it's inevitable that we may be confused. I hope you won't take it too seriously. Let's find a place tonight to have a good talk. The misunderstanding should be cleared up!"
"Is there a misunderstanding between us? I don't think there is anything to discuss with you."
"Alas! I have always felt guilty, and I know you won't forgive me easily. But for Jingjing's sake, we should still meet, father-in-law and son-in-law!"
Father-in-law and son-in-law? I couldn't help but be surprised. Did this old thief Hua take the wrong medicine? Or is there some conspiracy?
Hua Qiming added: "Don't worry, I won't embarrass you this time. I just want to talk to you for my daughter's sake."
My mind raced. This old fox was definitely not a good man. He said he was doing this for his daughter, so I would be surprised if I believed him. But why did he come to me? This was clearly a Hongmen Banquet. Should I go or not?
I thought for a while and said, "Okay! For Jingjing, we can meet. Where?"
"Just in the teahouse we met last time!"
Thinking of the painful lesson I learned in the teahouse, I sneered and said, "Great, see you later!"
After hanging up the phone, I called Xu Shu's cell phone again. After it rang for a long time, Xu Shu's yawning and lazy voice came over: "What are you doing? I just fell asleep!"
I laughed and said, "Are you asleep so early?"
"I've been through several interviews today, and I'm exhausted. I just laid down to sleep, and you woke me up again. Humph! I haven't settled the score with you for yesterday, and now you've woken me up again. No matter! You have to compensate me!"
"Okay, you can continue to sleep, but I want to borrow a few people from you. I can use them!"
"Borrow someone? Who?"
I remembered that Jingjing had told me in her letter that she had something to discuss with Xu Shu, so I didn't hide it from her and said, "Jingjing's father called me just now and asked me to meet him. I want to borrow a few of your bodyguards to prevent the old thief from acting rashly."
"What?" Xu Shu's voice was shocked and anxious. I guess she must have jumped up from the bed. "Don't go. How can Hua Qiming, the old man, have good intentions when he sees you? Aren't you going to die?"
I said, "I know! The old thief set up a Hongmen Feast, clearly wanting to make me suffer. But if I don't go, won't he look down on me? Besides, he kept saying that he wanted to see me for Jingjing. No matter what, I have to take the risk for this statement. But I'm not stupid. I will never go alone like last time. So I want to borrow a few bodyguards from you to show off my appearance!"
"Then... just wait, I'm coming too! I wonder if Hua Qiming dares to do anything to you in front of me?"
I said, "This... you don't have to come. After all, this is very dangerous. You're a girl, if..."
"How dare he! My father has 300,000 soldiers under his command. If he dares to touch a hair of mine, I will make sure that Fahrenheit Enterprises disappears from the face of the earth tomorrow!"
I thought so too. Even if Hua Qiming had the courage to do anything to Xu Shu, he wouldn't dare to do anything to her. With her by my side, I would definitely be safe.
At this time, I didn't care about my face anymore, so I said, "Okay! Let's go together. Let's go to the teahouse where we met last time. I'll wait for you."
After hanging up the phone, I drove to the teahouse.
The lights were still on at the entrance of the teahouse. I parked my car far away and waited for Xu Shu to arrive. An hour later, a Mercedes-Benz drove up and Xu Shu and four bodyguards got out. I saw Xu Shu dialing his cell phone, and my cell phone rang at the same time. I answered the call and said, "I saw you, come over!"
I pushed the door open and walked towards Xu Shu. I knew all four bodyguards. Wang Bingzhang was standing on one side. It seemed that his internal injuries had healed. I thought he must still remember this place clearly.
I greeted Xu Shu first, then extended my hand to Wang Bingzhang and said, "Thank you so much for last time!"
Wang Bingzhang nodded and held out his hand to shake mine, but he didn't say anything. I let go of his hand and said, "Xu Shu, let's go in."
Xu Shu hummed and walked in with me. As we reached the stairs, Xu Shu turned to look at me and wanted to say something, but suddenly he said "eh" and came closer to me to look at me carefully. I immediately thought of the tooth marks on my lips and thought: bad!
As expected, Xu Shu was furious. He turned around and shouted at Wang Bingzhang and the others, "Let's go! We don't care about this anymore!"
I could only smile bitterly and watch Xu Shu leave angrily. I had no idea what to do. I couldn't explain it even if I wanted to. How could I explain something that I myself didn't understand?
I sighed, I couldn't back down at this point. I turned around and walked upstairs without hesitation.
There were two men standing at the top of the stairs, but they were not the two men who beat me last time. I didn't even look at them and walked between them. On the entire second floor, only Hua Qiming's table was occupied. He was slowly drinking a cup of tea.
Mr. Hu was still standing behind Hua Qiming, smoking. I walked up to them, not saying anything, but just looking at him coldly.
Hua Qiming put down his teacup and said, "Are you here? Sit down!"
I didn't hesitate and sat down opposite him. Hua Qiming said again: "I heard Shu girl's voice just now, where is she? Why didn't she come up?"
I said, "I have something urgent to do, so I'm leaving now!"
"Yeah?"
At this time, a lady brought a cup of tea and placed it in front of me. As soon as I smelled the fragrance, I knew it was Yejian fragrant tea. Suddenly, I seemed to understand Hua Qiming's real purpose in looking for me. If that was the case, humph! This old fox had made a wrong calculation!
As expected, Hua Qiming said, "The leaf-tip scented tea is indeed very fragrant and delicious. Mr. Tang's skills are indeed extraordinary. Even if we gather all the technical personnel in our company, we still can't preserve this fragrance for even an hour. I admire you! It seems that my daughter's vision is much better than mine."
I sneered and didn't answer. If the old thief Hua wanted to get the production technology from me, then he had really come to the wrong person.
Hua Qiming took out two long and thin cigars from his bag, handed one to me and said, "Here , authentic Brazilian cigars, want to try one?"
I said, "I'm sorry! I quit smoking a long time ago!"
"Oh?" Hua Qiming took his hand back and said, "It's good to quit! Young people are really determined, unlike us when we are old, we have no enthusiasm and energy to do anything!"
I sneered and said, "I quit smoking thanks to Mr. Hua!"
Hua Qiming did not answer, his face expressionless, he slowly opened the package and put the cigar into his mouth. Behind him, Mr. Hu took out a lighter and lit it for him with a "ding".
Hua Qiming took two puffs before saying, "I was wrong about what happened last time. I was too anxious. Parents are kind-hearted. In fact, everyone wants Jingjing to be happy. I had no choice but to do this to you. I hope Mr. Tang will forgive me!"
I said, "I can understand that Mr. Hua is worried about his daughter, but... your method of making your daughter happy is really unique!"
Hua Qiming's self-restraint was surprisingly good today. I ridiculed him again and again, but he didn't even vent his anger. Taking a puff of cigarette, Hua Qiming said, "Jingjing is in the United States now. She is really much thinner. Seeing her fight against her father for love, I... feel bad!"
Thinking of Jingjing suffering alone in the United States, I was furious. I clenched my fists and shouted, "Your own daughter, how can you be so cruel to torture her like this? Are you still worthy of being a father?"
I knew that if I scolded him like that, I might get beaten up again. But when I saw his expression and thought of Jingjing who was suffering, I couldn't control myself.
Hua Qiming's face changed, and then returned to normal. He sighed and said, "I regret it! So I came to you, first, I hope you can forgive me, and second, I want to make it clear that I agree that you can marry my daughter, and Jingjing's studies cannot be interrupted. You can get married in the United States!"
Is there such a good thing? Surprised, I calmed down. There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Hua Qiming is not a soft-hearted person. He has such a huge change. There must be a bigger plot behind it, right?
I took a deep breath and said, "Just tell me! What are your conditions?"
Hua Qiming smiled and said, "Mr. Tang and my daughter have a deep bond. I know that. My daughter was willing to go on a hunger strike to fight me for you, and even endured three years of longing for you, just to gain your happiness. What is Mr. Tang willing to give for my daughter and your happiness?"
Sure enough, he came! This old fox! I knew he wasn't such a good person! He used his daughter as a bargaining chip, and he still had the nerve to say that!
I gritted my teeth and replied: "As long as you keep your promise, I am willing to give everything!"
Hua Qiming clapped his hands and said, "Great! That's great! That's what I wanted you to say!" As soon as he finished speaking, someone at the stairs shouted, "Tang Qian, no! Don't fall for his evil plan!"
I turned around and saw Xu Shu rushing up, but was stopped by two thugs.
Hua Qiming waved his hand and said, "It's okay, let her come over!"
The thugs stepped aside and let Xu Shu pass, but stopped the bodyguards behind her. Xu Shu turned around and said, "Just wait downstairs, I'll be fine." Then he walked towards me.
I said, "Didn't you leave? Why are you back?"
Xu Shu said angrily, "Why don't you come back? How can you possibly be a match for Jingjing's father?"
