181: Money or people?

Gu Shiyuan’s work at the company was mostly mechanical; he hadn’t started handling contract signings or partnership negotiations yet.

He truly didn’t know what contract his sister had signed today.

Gu Shiyuan was silent for a few seconds.

“Brother-in-law, wait for me! I’ll go figure out this contract right now!”

Song Yuan stopped him.

“Next time. Whatever was signed today, it’s already done. What’s the use of being an afterthought? When you can stand on your own, come find me, and I’ll teach you everything, guaranteed!”

Gu Shiyuan was instantly filled with fighting spirit. He had never been so invested in company matters as he was now.

“Brother-in-law, you have to keep your word. It won’t be long before I can stand on my own. When that happens, I’ll ask my sister to be a witness!”

Just as he finished speaking, Gu Shiyu happened to walk in.

“Be a witness for what?”

Gu Shiyuan patted his chest and promised.

“Sister, you’re just in time. Brother-in-law said that if I can stand on my own at the company, he’ll teach me the most advanced techniques. The three of us have agreed on this, and you’ll be the witness.

This young master will surely achieve great things!”

Gu Shiyu lightly patted his head.

“Less bragging, more doing. Starting tomorrow, you’ll move to my office. You’ll review the documents that need signing first, and I’ll oversee them for you!”

Gu Shiyuan pondered for a few seconds.

“I have no problem with this work model, but if you really make me move to your office, won’t it affect you two showing off your affection on video? Don’t tell me you’re tricking me into coming just to make me feel like a single dog.

This single dog won’t agree.”

Gu Shiyu inexplicably thought of Ji Qingxue. She was quite fond of this potential sister-in-law. If it could happen, then this brat would truly be marrying up.

“It’s a good chance for you to learn how to date. Hurry up and bring back a sister-in-law. It’s about time someone managed you.”

Gu Shiyuan snorted lightly.

“What’s there to learn? Isn’t this human instinct? When you meet someone you like, all those complicated theories about dating are complete nonsense!”

Song Yuan said with a laugh,

“Since it’s instinct, why don’t you go for it? You can’t even speak clearly to the girl you like now, can you?”

Gu Shiyuan felt humiliated.

“Who are you two looking down on? It’s not that I haven’t met someone I like yet. If I did, of course, I’d have my own unique way of pursuing them.”

Gu Shiyu snorted.

“Just wait for Old Lady to come back and arrange blind dates for you. I’m warning you, her vacation ends next week, so your days of freedom are numbered.”

Gu Shiyuan thought of Old Lady returning and arranging blind dates for him, and in an instant, he looked as if he’d been hit by frost, listless.

The next day, Song Yuan saw a video on a short video platform of Meng Xuelin bringing Meng Qian to apologize. In the video, the father and son, dressed in formal attire, faced the screen and solemnly apologized to the girls they had offended in the past.

This kind of scandalous incident from a wealthy family being exposed to the public directly shocked a large number of netizens.

Who would have thought that a seemingly glamorous young master from a wealthy family was, in fact, such a morally corrupt lecher behind the scenes, having victimized so many girls!

If not for Song Yuan forcing this issue, Meng Qian’s true colors might have remained hidden for much longer.

Song Yuan checked and confirmed that Meng Qian had indeed surrendered to the public security bureau that morning, meaning Meng Xuelin had fulfilled his promise.

This time, no matter how much political backing the Meng family had, Meng Qian was definitely going to prison.

Song Yuan didn’t feel particularly pleased; this was simply what Meng Qian deserved.

He had exacted revenge for his wife, Gu Shiyu, and his friend, Ji Qingxue.

In the morning, after Song Yuan finished his meeting, Meng Xuelin called his phone.

“Song Yuan, I have already kept my promise. The harm my son caused your wife with that glass of wine cannot be compensated. This is his only way to atone.

Regarding what I mentioned yesterday, are you really not considering it? Besides the shares, can I also give you a car?”

Song Yuan refused.

“General Manager Meng, don’t waste your breath. I don’t need anything you promise. Stop calling. Please have some self-respect!”

Meng Xuelin was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone, then his voice became humble, almost pleading.

“General Manager Song, I really have no other choice this time. I’m not asking you to speak for me now, but can you please introduce me to General Manager Gu and help me get a chance to meet her?”

“That’s none of my business. Figure it out yourself.”

Song Yuan hung up the phone and blacklisted Meng Xuelin’s number. He instructed his assistant to treat any calls from Xinan Network as harassment calls, and if Meng Xuelin came to the company, to say he wasn’t there.

Song Yuan didn’t expect Meng Xuelin to block him in the parking lot after work.

This time, Meng Xuelin brought several tall and strong bodyguards in black suits. Seeing Song Yuan exit the elevator, he directly had the bodyguards forcibly take Song Yuan to his car.

Even with some skill, Song Yuan was no match for four strong men.

Song Yuan was pushed into the car, the bodyguards closed the door and left, the car door locked instantly, and then it drove out of the underground garage.

Only Meng Xuelin was in the car, leaning back in the rear seat in a black suit, his expression very solemn.

“Please forgive my offense this time, General Manager Song. I truly couldn’t think of any other way. If I can’t borrow it within three days, my company will face a major crisis.”

Song Yuan stretched his long legs and adjusted himself into a comfortable position.

“Is General Manager Meng kidnapping me to threaten my wife?”

Song Yuan chuckled, showing no signs of tension. Instead, he looked as comfortable as if he were in his own car.

“I think General Manager Meng has had enough of his good life and wants to go in and join your son in prison.”

Meng Xuelin let out a low laugh.

“General Manager Song overestimates me. To be honest, I wouldn’t dare. However… I can put on a show with General Manager Song to see what role you truly play in General Manager Gu’s life.

Are you a husband more important than her company, or just a man who can provide emotional value and happens to be good-looking?”

There was a hint of mockery in Meng Xuelin’s laugh.

Gu Shiyu was, after all, a businesswoman, best at weighing pros and cons. He wanted to see how much weight Song Yuan truly held in the heart of this business-world empress, Gu Shiyu.

He refused to believe that any man could surpass the business empire her Old Lady had built for her with a lifetime of effort.

The car drove towards Hengyue Building. Song Yuan sat on one side, feeling a sense of trepidation.

As the saying goes, don’t test human nature, because human nature is the least able to withstand testing.

In the face of absolute profit, he wouldn’t blame Gu Shiyu for whatever she chose.

Meng Xuelin took the driver’s phone and dialed Gu Shiyu’s number. The ringing sound echoed in the car, inexplicably making the atmosphere tense.

After more than ten rings, the call was answered. Gu Shiyu’s voice came from the phone.

“General Manager Gu, you can choose not to see me, or you can choose not to see your man. I’m informing you now, Song Yuan is in my car. As you might expect, I’ve kidnapped him.

Money or person, you choose!”

After Meng Xuelin finished speaking, there was a moment of silence on the other end.