Chapter 40 Don't be too smug.
Chapter 40 Don't be too smug.
At the press conference, a spokesperson for the Wan Group stated in a cold voice: "The Wan Group officially announces that it will sever all business ties with Feiyang Technology, effective immediately!"
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere froze instantly.
It turns out that Wan's Group and Feiyang Technology had just announced their business cooperation at the beginning of the month.
Now that all business dealings have suddenly ceased, everyone is speculating about the reasons behind it.
Feiyang Technology Headquarters.
Tan Haoyu clenched his fists and stared coldly at the news broadcast on the screen.
Wan's Group's declaration of severing cooperation was like a bombshell, plunging Feiyang Technology into an instant predicament.
Tan Haoyu walked to the floor-to-ceiling window on the top floor of the company building, gazing at the dim lights outside, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
"Mr. Tan, what should we do now?" his subordinates asked anxiously.
Tan Haoyu's eyes were firm: "We can't just give up like this. We must find new partners and get through this crisis."
He instructed Yang Piaoliang to quickly assemble the public relations team in an attempt to salvage the situation: "Immediately activate the crisis public relations plan; we must minimize the losses!"
However, the tide of public opinion, like a raging flood, instantly engulfed Feiyang Technology.
The headlines of major media outlets all reported on the break between Wan's and Feiyang Technology.
Tan Haoyu, the new president of Feiyang Technology, has undoubtedly become the target of public criticism.
"President Tan, the results of this crisis management... are not ideal." Yang Piaoliang's voice trembled slightly as she reported the harsh reality.
Tan Haoyu took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Then let's think of another way. We can't just sit here and wait to die!"
Wan Family Manor.
Wan Qingsha sat on the large sofa, her fingers lightly tapping the armrest: "A mere president of Feiyang Technology dares to challenge me?"
Wan Gangqiang chimed in from the side: "Young Master Wan, Feiyang Technology has really suffered a major setback this time, and there's not even a chance to fight back."
Wan Qingsha sneered: "Tan Haoyu, this is what happens when you try to fight me."
All he wants now is to crush Feiyang Technology and defeat Tan Haoyu, so that he might be able to win Zhu Ziqing's heart.
A hint of tenderness flashed in Wan Qingsha's eyes when she thought of Zhu Ziqing.
Then, indifference replaced his tone: "That woman, Zhu Ziqing, although she's been gone for two years, her image still lingers in my heart. There's no future for her and that Tan Haoyu."
Wan Gangqiang was taken aback: "Young Master Wan, are you still thinking about Zhu Ziqing?"
"Hmph, she is my woman, and always will be," Wan Qingsha said coldly.
Although she outwardly looked down on Tan Haoyu, Wan Qingsha was actually highly wary of him.
He then glanced sideways at Wan Gangqiang: "However, let's not be too smug."
He said to Wan Gangqiang, "Have someone keep a close eye on Tan Haoyu. His every move must be reported to me. This man is not simple."
Wan Gangqiang nodded in agreement, but inwardly he was somewhat dismissive, thinking, "He's just a pretty boy, what's there to be afraid of?"
Seeing his dismissive expression, Wan Qingsha flew into a rage: "Wan Gangqiang, are you a pig-brain? The fact that Director Wang Sheng personally went to pick up that Tan Haoyu means he's not simple."
Wan Gangqiang trembled with fright and apologized repeatedly: "Young Master Wan, I'm sorry, I will definitely be more careful next time."
Wan Qingsha sneered, "Next time? Do you think you'll have a next time? Get out!"
In the stillness of the night, Wan Qingsha sat alone in his study, flipping through a photo of himself and Zhu Ziqing.
Those sweet moments replay in my mind like a movie.
"Qingqing, you're always so confident and proud, never bowing your head to anyone," Wan Qingsha murmured to herself. "You've put in so much effort to be worthy of me. But I..."
He closed his eyes, a deep sense of guilt and longing welling up inside him.
Zhu Ziqing has been the apple of the Zhu family's eye since she was a child.
Zhu's father always taught her to be a woman worthy of standing beside the president.
She studied hard and continued to grow.
Finally, when she was admitted to university, the Zhu family and the Wan family established a relationship, which also attracted Wan Qingsha's attention.
Therefore, Wan Qingsha used all sorts of methods to pursue Zhu Ziqing.
Ultimately, Zhu's father yielded to the business cooperation with the Wan family and readily agreed to their relationship.
In their junior year of college, Wan Qingsha suggested that the two of them get engaged first.
Due to pressure from her father and her desire to cooperate with the Wan family, Zhu Ziqing eventually agreed.
They got engaged during Zhu Ziqing's junior year of college, before she even graduated.
Out of consideration, the Wan family did not hold a grand engagement ceremony.
Zhu Ziqing and Wan Qingsha had a simple meal outside, and that was how they finalized their engagement.
In fact, when Zhu Ziqing thought about it later, that shabby scene was just a simple formality and didn't really count as an engagement.
However, this marriage was fraught with complexity and entanglement from the very beginning.
Zhu Ziqing's confidence and pride made Wan Qingsha both love and hate her.
Now, although the two have been separated for two years, Wan Qingsha's longing for Zhu Ziqing has never diminished.
"Qingqing, you're not a woman who can be easily reconciled with."
Wan Qingsha silently said in her heart, "But I will use my patience and hard work to win back your heart."
His gaze lingered on Zhu Ziqing's photo for a moment.
Those beautiful memories of her came flooding back like a tide.
Zhu Ziqing was once innocent, kind, and talented, but his ignorance and arrogance drove him further and further away.
Although Zhu Ziqing was engaged, she still studied diligently on the university campus.
Holding a paintbrush, she focused intently on sketching the outline of a wedding dress on the canvas.
After countless days and nights of hard work and research, Zhu Ziqing has already gained some fame in the field of wedding dress design.
"Qingqing, you're amazing! I heard you can already earn your own money?" her roommate Xiaolin said with envy.
Zhu Ziqing put down her paintbrush, a confident smile playing on her lips: "Yes, women have to learn to support themselves."
As she approached graduation from university, she even began taking on small design orders, enough to support herself.
This greatly displeased Wan Qingsha, who felt that Zhu Ziqing spent too little time with her.
However, Zhu Ziqing didn't take it to heart and continued to focus on her design career.
That evening, Zhu Ziqing carefully selected an elegant restaurant, intending to treat Wan Qingsha to dinner.
She walked gracefully into the restaurant wearing a dress of her own design, her eyes sparkling with confidence.
"Wan Qingsha, you've arrived." Zhu Ziqing greeted him with a smile, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible pride.
"Ziqing, you've changed." Wan Qingsha was slightly taken aback. The Zhu Ziqing in front of her seemed to have been reborn, becoming more mature and confident.
"Yes, I can support you now." Zhu Ziqing's words carried a hint of teasing.
“Ziqing, I know you have a talent for design. But do you know? Our Wan family has plenty of businesses; these designs are just for our employees.” Wan Qingsha’s voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziqing simply smiled faintly: "Those businesses belong to your Wan family, not mine. Wouldn't it be better if we pursue our own lives?"
Wan Qingsha felt very uncomfortable after hearing these words.
He needs a gentle and considerate girl, not a strong workaholic like her.
However, now that she has met Zhu Ziqing again, Wan Qingsha's heart is filled with new hope.
He decided to pursue Zhu Ziqing again.
This time, he will not give up easily.
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