Chapter 728: Chapter 550: If True Power Could Dominate the Skies, It Wouldn’t Be Theirs

In a VIP-grade high-end club in the city center, Su Xiaomeng was dressed in formal attire, accompanied by Chen Lan, who was also in a suit and tie.

On a small, exquisite coffee table was freshly brewed fragrant tea.

Outside, the scorching heat was unbearable, but the temperature inside the club was very comfortable with the tea aroma floating up, refreshing the mind.

"Whether it’s Arthur or you, Sue, I absolutely believe in the sincerity of the Yin Family wanting to continue cooperating with Bill. I also believe the Yin Family still has the strength to handle important projects for Bill Group in the Asia-Pacific region."

Bill had deep-set features, a result of his Western heritage, with fair skin and blue eyes.

Su Xiaomeng met his gaze, calm and gentle.

These words were certainly pleasing, but Su Xiaomeng also heard that he had more to say.

"However, Bill Group has always been a company that likes to try, challenge, and innovate. The cooperation contracts in the Asia-Pacific region are not only desired by the Yin Family; there are other companies, though not as large as the Yin Family, that indeed have considerable potential."

"Mr. Bill, I understand what you’re saying, but I think with this massive Asia-Pacific cooperation contract involving hundreds of billions, even Bill Group wouldn’t take risks just for novelty and challenge by choosing a partner without solid strength."

In the silent tea room, there was a pot of tea and three small plates of snacks.

Su Xiaomeng’s fluent and natural business English, matched with her clear voice, was comfortable without being pushy.

Chen Lan’s English wasn’t bad either, at least sufficient for business communications, but speaking as naturally and authentically as Su Xiaomeng did was too difficult.

Bill nodded with a smile.

"The companies wanting to partner with Bill Group are surely many, among them, some have as much strength as the Yin Family, but Mr. Bill, I still have to say, if you’re looking for a partner in China, the Yin Family is the best choice."

"Oh?"

"I think the year of cooperation between Bill and the Yin Family before this has been enough to give Mr. Bill confidence in the Yin Family."

"Even though Mr. Bill wants to speak diplomatically, I’m not going to avoid the facts before us. My husband had an accident, and I deeply know Mr. Bill’s trust and affirmation in my husband, and I know the Yin Family has undergone significant changes during this period."

"These are enough to make Mr. Bill hesitant and concerned."

"I cannot simply speak beautiful words to make Mr. Bill believe the Yin Family will safely get through the difficulties. My only request is that regarding the Asia-Pacific contract, Mr. Bill can give the Yin Family a little more time and not make an early decision."

Bill looked at the young woman in front of him, almost half his age, his deep blue eyes sank.

He picked up the small teacup of the purple clay teapot in front of him and sniffed it carefully,

"I like Chinese tea culture. Don’t underestimate this subtle tea fragrance; just a sniff is profound and long-lasting."

Su Xiaomeng smiled,

"My husband was also skilled in the art of tea; he always said that every step in the tea-making process cannot be neglected, and it’s the refinement of each exquisite tea-making step that preserves the enduring aroma."

Bill put down the teacup and let out a long sigh, with a tone of regret... and a bit of nostalgia.

"Arthur was an amazing person, a man of great thoughts and creativity. His early death is a loss."

"If my husband heard Mr. Bill’s praises, he would feel comforted."

Bill straightened his posture in the chair,

"Actually, before I came, I had already made a decision regarding the Asia-Pacific contract, and this decision will not be shaken or changed by anything Sue might say."

"Mr. Bill, I believe the decision you’ve made is very prudent and rigorous."

Su Xiaomeng looked at him, "Even if you didn’t choose the Yin Family this time for various reasons, I still hope to become good friends with Mr. Bill. The Yin Family will continue to strive, next year, and the year after that..."

Mr. Bill stood up and reached out to Su Xiaomeng,

"Sue, I really like you; your personality is... well, very comfortable."

Su Xiaomeng shook his hand,

"Thank you."

"I believe you are a very sincere person. Being Arthur’s wife already fully demonstrates your qualities. Arthur was a man of vision."

"If you keep praising me like this, I might become complacent..."

"Haha."

Bill withdrew his hand and said to Su Xiaomeng,

"To be honest with you, the Yin Family’s biggest competitor is the Rong Family. I’ve met with the president of the Rong Family, and to be frank, their offer is better than the Yin Family’s."

Su Xiaomeng’s face still held a faint smile,

"What businessmen value is ’profit.’ A contract’s potential to bring profits to Bill Group isn’t determined by the initial offers but by what emerges in subsequent cooperation."

"Yes, indeed!"

Bill expressed his agreement, "That’s why we’ve decided to give both the Yin Family and the Rong Family a public and fair competition opportunity."

Su Xiaomeng’s eyes lit up.

This small change in expression brought a sincere smile to Bill’s face,

"I’m very glad to see joy and hope on your face, rather than disappointment and desolation."

Su Xiaomeng’s lips curled into a wide smile,

"Under the circumstances that the Rong Family has offered more generous conditions than us, Mr. Bill is still willing to give us a chance to compete. For me, this is the greatest affirmation of the current Yin Family."

"How could I be discouraged?"

Mr. Bill gave Su Xiaomeng a thumbs-up,

"In ten days, right here in the club’s hall, the Yin Family and the Rong Family will each present a project proposal for the three major projects under the Asia-Pacific contract."

"Okay."

Su Xiaomeng agreed promptly.

After a brief hug, they said their goodbyes.

At the club entrance, Su Xiaomeng and Chen Lan saw off Mr. Bill and then got into their own car.

In the car, Su Xiaomeng closed her eyes.

Chen Lan didn’t speak either, and the two returned to the company in silence.

Upon reaching the president’s office, Su Xiaomeng stood quietly in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass window, her lively eyes now deep and dark.

The afternoon sun shone on her face, stinging her eyes.

Chen Lan looked at Su Xiaomeng’s rigid and silent figure, momentarily confused...

It really... looks alike.

This woman... really resembles Yin Shixiu.

"Senior management has been poached, stocks hit limit down, seven or eight ongoing projects have been withdrawn... the Rong Family has made a massive move against us this time."

Chen Lan pressed his lips together,

"Those senior managers really shouldn’t have been allowed to leave. Rong Jing’s understanding of the Yin Family is getting deeper."

""He must have figured out that with stock prices plummeting, Yin Family’s financing has problems, and with several major projects pulled out, the Yin Family can’t simply rob Peter to pay Paul..."

"Before, it was uncertain, but now it seems clear that Rong Jing and Yin Shiqing have teamed up. The banks say someone from the government has notified them to tighten lending to the Yin Family."

""If even the banks can be made to comply, it’s likely Yin Shiqing..."

Chen Lan couldn’t think of anyone else targeting them.

Fists clenched...

"Madam, it seems with Yin Shiqing’s assistance, the Rong Family is determined to go against us."

"Go... against us..."

A fire was burning fiercely in Su Xiaomeng’s chest!

The words almost ground out through clenched teeth...

She looked at the transparent glass window, the white clouds and blue sky...

In this world, there truly were people of extreme evil, hurting her "deceased" husband wasn’t enough; they still wanted to use the vilest means to destroy everything her husband left behind step by step.

"Whether it’s Yin Shiqing or Rong Jing, I think they’ve both misunderstood one thing..."

"..." Chen Lan raised an eyebrow.

"If indeed, in this world, absolute power could cover all, it wouldn’t be their turn to cover it."

Su Xiaomeng turned around, she said to Chen Lan,

"Book me a flight to London. I need to go to London."

"Madam?"

Chen Lan looked surprised.

Su Xiaomeng frowned and focused, she looked at Chen Lan,

"In this world, what is more reliable than an alliance of interests is... a debt of gratitude. If Princess Sherry is not an ungrateful person, she should remember I saved her life in the fire. We can only try. Isn’t Yin Shiqing quite powerful? Fine, I want to see if he can reach into the British Royal Family!"