Jiang Cheng retorted sternly and harshly.

The translators who hadn’t dispersed yet whispered among themselves, all having understood what Jiang Cheng had just said.

After hearing it, they only had one thought: Can someone really be this blunt?

After translating all day, they were very aware of the foreign guests’ condescension towards them.

Even several female translators in the team, including Hua Ying, had to endure occasional verbal teasing from the foreign businessmen.

Yes, teasing.

Although they didn’t act on it, the ambiguous words were uncomfortable for those like Hua Ying, who were traditionally educated.

But apart from enduring it, they did nothing to resist.

Yet, Jiang Cheng’s firm stand let the translation department see a different way of handling it.

The person from country R, who was targeted by Jiang Cheng, couldn’t come up with a retort.

Just moments ago, Jiang Cheng, who was stern and forceful, now turned to smile, looking at Matsuboto with a grin.

"Mr. Matsuboto, shall we sign the purchase agreement?"

"What agreement?"

Matsuboto was bewildered by Jiang Cheng’s smooth change in demeanor.

"Of course, the alcohol purchase agreement. You said if we won, you would place an order."

"Or is Mr. Matsuboto planning to breach the agreement?"

Jiang Cheng anticipated Matsuboto’s line, leaving him with no suitable reason to retort.

They actually didn’t need to purchase any alcohol.

In fact, they were alcohol manufacturers in country R.

Just yesterday, they were discussing a whiskey order with Mr. Simon from country M.

"What agreement? We don’t know about it. That so-called agreement doesn’t bind us!"

Without Matsuboto speaking, Chi Lang spoke first.

But Jiang Cheng didn’t even look at Chi Lang, maintaining her smile at Matsuboto.

"Mr. Matsuboto, can Mr. Chi Lang fully represent you?"

Matsuboto instinctively shook his head.

"No..."

Matsuboto paused, his mind racing.

"Yes, I’m ready to purchase ten bottles of Fenjiu. Let’s sign the agreement."

Matsuboto showed a victorious smile, facing Jiang Cheng and said, "We only said purchase, not how much, right?"

Jiang Cheng maintained the same smile, calmly saying, "You’re right."

"Please, this way to complete the procedures."

Jiang Cheng led the way.

No relentless insistence on the agreement, no moral high ground condemnation; she accepted it calmly.

Matsuboto, who should’ve been happy to have found a loophole, for some reason, didn’t feel joy.

"Hahaha! Well done, Matsuboto!"

Chi Lang happily patted Matsuboto’s shoulder, Matsuboto frowned, saying, "Something feels off."

"What’s off! She’s just a small translator, apart from being sharp-tongued, what else can she do!"

"We completely follow the agreement to purchase; we never said the quantity. What can she argue?"

Chi Lang went on and on, making it difficult for Matsuboto to continue sorting out his thoughts.

Maybe, there’s really no issue.

Matsuboto quickly convinced himself.

He and Chi Lang followed Jiang Cheng, purchasing ten bottles of Fenjiu, signing the agreement.

The trade staff didn’t fully understand, but work needed to be done regardless.

Director Cui first asked about Jiang Cheng’s well-being, putting his mind at ease only after knowing she was fine.

As for the agreement with country R people, one could say there existed a loophole.

Director Mu standing beside her was suspicious; could there be a loophole in Jiang Cheng’s agreement drafting?

Somehow, it felt unreliable to her.

Anyway, the people from country R bought ten bottles of alcohol.

Each carrying a bottle of alcohol, they arrogantly walked back and forth in front of Jiang Cheng.

As if saying: You lost.

Jiang Cheng walked towards Matsuboto, unfazed.

"Mr. Matsuboto, do you still need a translator?"

"No need."

After saying this, Jiang Cheng said, "Alright, I’m leaving then."

And with that, Jiang Cheng left...

Calm like nothing ever happened.

The earlier commotion seemed like a mere illusion.

The uneasy feeling crept back into Matsuboto’s mind, yet he couldn’t find the correct answer among the chaos.

Jiang Cheng returned as usual to the translation department, sitting in the corner, her hands interlocked in front of her belly, eyes closed.

She had created her own world; the returned translators subconsciously remained quiet, not disturbing her.

Minutes later, Jiang Cheng suddenly opened her eyes, abruptly stood up and left in large strides.

After leaving, Jiang Cheng rushed out of the trade fair to find George.

"George, I’d like to ask you to introduce me to Mr. Simon, can you?"

George looked up and nodded.

"Sure."

"Then let’s go now. I’m in a hurry."

After hearing this, George got up and followed Jiang Cheng inside.

The two searched for Mr. Simon throughout the entire marketplace, asking a few translators and manufacturers along the way, and finally, Jiang Cheng and George found Mr. Simon.

He was looking at jade carvings.

Jiang Cheng didn’t rashly interrupt Mr. Simon, just quietly waited by the side.

When Mr. Simon had finished looking, she and George approached together.

"Mr. Simon, hello."

Hearing the voice, Simon looked towards Jiang Cheng and George, successfully calling out Jiang Cheng’s name.

"Jiang? Hello, do you need something?"

"Hello, George."

Simon then looked at George, who plainly pointed at Jiang Cheng and said, "She is looking for you."

Simon, already accustomed to George’s behavior, looked at Jiang Cheng without bothering about it and asked, "Miss Jiang, do you need me for something?"

"Yes, could we find a private place to talk?"

Jiang Cheng’s directness was much appreciated by Simon.

With George seeming to trust Jiang Cheng, he immediately agreed.

The three left together, heading to a private corner.

Inside, the three sat down, and George went back to spacing out.

Jiang Cheng got straight to the point.

"Mr. Simon, have you reached any agreement with the R side?"

Relaxed, Simon’s gaze suddenly turned sharp.

"Jiang, this has nothing to do with you."

Jiang Cheng fearlessly met Simon’s gaze, saying, "Mr. Simon, I’ll say this only once. Whether you believe it or not is up to you."

Jiang Cheng didn’t give Simon a chance to refuse, directly stating her conjecture.

"Regardless of what agreement you’ve signed with country R, I feel that they’ll cheat you."

"Firstly, I didn’t follow you; I just pieced together some fragmentary information and deduced it myself."

Upon saying this, Jiang Cheng looked at George.

"Mr. Simon, Mr. George came to Hua Xia with your help, but to my knowledge, all the pharmaceutical capital in country M is blocking George. Yet you took such a big risk to help George."

"Undoubtedly, you’ve offended country M’s capital."

"Do you think they’ll spare you?"

Jiang Cheng’s question made Simon’s gaze withdraw.

The answer is singular, no, they won’t.

Seeing Simon didn’t interrupt, Jiang Cheng continued.

"R side obstructed Mr. George all the way, using low-level methods, but because it’s so low-level, I speculate that someone on the M side who understands Mr. George told the R side about this method."

"Meaning, Chi Lang from country R and the M-side are in cahoots."

"Today, Matsuboto, who met Chi Lang, asked me to translate, but it turned into a drinking match. They found a loophole and breached the agreement..."

Jiang Cheng narrated bit by bit, finally concluding, "Therefore, I speculate that if the M side can manipulate Chi Lang’s group, they can manipulate Matsuboto’s group too. You, being a disruptor, will definitely not be spared by country M’s capital."

"So, Mr. Simon... shall we have a talk?"