56: A kiss between two beauties!

Bing Lan's beautiful eyes flickered, and she pressed the speakerphone button.

"President Liu."

"Oh, President Bing, hello, hello!"

President Liu's fawning voice came from the other end of the phone.

"I'm truly sorry, President Bing! What happened earlier was purely a misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding!"

"It's all because the new production supervisor below us was ignorant and reported the wrong data... I've already fired him!"

"Don't worry, your group's order will absolutely be given priority in production, ensuring quality and quantity, and absolutely no delays!"

He took a breath, then quickly added, "As a token of apology, I'll give you a 10% discount on this batch of raw materials. What do you say about our cooperation...?"

Li Qin raised an eyebrow from the side.

He really came to admit defeat... Bing Lan's expression was calm: "President Liu, you're being too serious. Since it's a misunderstanding, it's good that it's cleared up. As for the specific matters, I'll have the purchasing department coordinate with your company."

"Alright, alright, alright! Thank you, President Bing, for your understanding!" President Liu felt as if he had received a great pardon.

As soon as the call ended, another phone rang immediately.

This time it was the person in charge of "Jinxu Workshop," whose tone was equally anxious: "President Bing, the customs clearance procedures for our batch of overseas goods have suddenly been approved! What about the subsequent supply of lace and embroidery...?"

Immediately after.

The third call, the fourth call... In just a few minutes, suppliers who had previously suspended cooperation for various reasons seemed to have made an appointment, with calls coming in one after another.

The reasons were varied, but the core message was only one —

It was all a misunderstanding!

Willing to compensate!

Pleading to continue cooperation!

Li Qin couldn't help but roll her eyes: "A bunch of fair-weather friends, they'll lean whichever way the wind blows!"

Bing Lan calmly handled each call.

She knew in her heart that the reversal in these people's attitudes was entirely due to the public opinion storm currently sweeping across the entire network.

The Azure Dragon Society had aroused public outrage. If they continued to cooperate with the Azure Dragon Society to blockade Shu Yue's supply chain, they would undoubtedly be putting themselves on the hot seat, constantly at risk of being targeted by surging public opinion and potential regulatory scrutiny... Businessmen pursue profit and are even more adept at avoiding risks.

Ye Chen's online offensive not only severely damaged the Azure Dragon Society's reputation but also invisibly resolved Shu Yue's supply chain crisis.

When the last call ended, Bing Lan's gaze returned to Ye Chen.

The sunlight from outside slanted in, outlining a faint golden halo on his profile.

This seemingly ordinary young man now appeared somewhat unfathomable.

"Ye Chen," Bing Lan said softly.

Ye Chen stopped typing on the keyboard, looked up, and smiled: "Boss, is the effect alright?"

Li Qin had already bounced over, excitedly patting his shoulder.

"More than alright?"

"Younger Male Cousin, you're simply divine!"

"From a computer novice to a super hacker in half an hour, stirring up a storm across the entire network!"

"I now officially announce that your image in my heart has been upgraded from 'suspected Superman' to 'definitely an alien'!"

Ye Chen was amused by her analogy, then looked at Bing Lan: "Then... the previous bet?"

Bing Lan's fair cheeks flushed visibly.

Her eyelashes lowered slightly, and she remained silent.

Li Qin, however, giggled and leaned closer to Ye Chen: "A bet's a bet! This young lady keeps her word!"

Before she finished speaking.

She suddenly stood on her tiptoes and planted a loud kiss on Ye Chen's cheek.

The sound was crisp.

Ye Chen felt a warmth on his cheek and his heart skipped a beat.

"There, my reward has been paid!" Li Qin stepped back half a pace, winking, "Smells good, doesn't it?"

Ye Chen touched his cheek and laughed: "It smells good. Sister Qin is indeed generous."

"Naturally~"

Li Qin turned her head, smiling sweetly at Bing Lan, "Sister Bing Lan, it's your turn! Our President of Shu Yue has always been a woman of her word, right?"

Bing Lan: "..."

Alright, alright, alright!

The arrow is on the string, it must be fired... She took a deep breath, stood up, walked around the large office desk, and stood before Ye Chen.

Their eyes met.

Bing Lan's cheeks grew even redder, as if dyed with the most vibrant sunset glow.

She tilted her face slightly, closed her eyes, and then leaned forward... Her soft lips, like a feather, lightly brushed Ye Chen's other cheek.

Then separated.

Ye Chen froze, his mind momentarily blank.

Double happiness... achieved just like that?

"Wow!"

Li Qin covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes curving into crescent moons, "Younger Male Cousin, do you feel like you've reached the pinnacle of life right now?"

Bing Lan quickly retreated, turning to face the floor-to-ceiling window, leaving only her profile for Ye Chen.

But her slightly rising and falling chest betrayed her unsettled emotions.

Ye Chen touched his cheek, cleared his throat: "Cough... I wouldn't say the pinnacle, but this bet was definitely worth it."

Li Qin let out a snort.

"If Sister Bing Lan's ninety million-plus fans knew, you'd be torn to shreds!"

Ye Chen: "..."

He subconsciously opened his phone and glanced at Bing Lan's homepage.

Fan count... 99.99M+.

Hmm, that's enough to get him torn to shreds... "The bet has been fulfilled."

At this moment, Bing Lan had gradually calmed down, her voice returning to its usual coolness, "Now, let's talk business."

Ye Chen put away his smile and said seriously: "Boss, the supply chain crisis is only temporarily resolved, but the Azure Dragon Society will never give up easily."

"In your opinion, what should be done?" Bing Lan turned and asked.

"My suggestion is..."

Ye Chen shrugged, "Call the police and let them deal with the gang."

Bing Lan was stunned.

Li Qin was dumbfounded.

Good heavens... Ye Chen is being utterly ruthless!

First, he hits them with a stick, and when they come looking for trouble, he slaps them again.

He's not giving them a chance, he's going for the kill!

But killing them... Li Qin likes that!

She immediately pulled out her phone, excitedly saying.

"The Azure Dragon Society has just been hammered online and is now a 'rat crossing the street.' If they dare to come at us hard now, it'll be a huge gift package delivered right to our doorstep!"

"I'll call my brother right away and tell him to prepare for the commendation!"

The call quickly connected, and the speakerphone was on.

"Hello, Brother!"

Li Qin's voice was sickeningly sweet, "Are you busy? Do you miss your cutest sister in the universe?"

Li Yao on the other end instantly became alert: "Li Qin, don't try that. Just tell me directly, what trouble have you gotten into again?"

"Oh, Brother! Why do you always think the worst of me?"

Li Qin feigned grievance.

"This time it's really good news!"

"There's a hot second-class merit award just waiting for you to pick up."

Li Yao was silent for two seconds before speaking: "Speak like a human."

"Speaking like a human means..."

Li Qin lowered her voice, mysteriously, "Zhao Yuan from the Azure Dragon Society is probably about to bring people to Shu Yue for 'friendly exchanges.' The scale... probably won't be small, you know~"

Li Yao immediately became serious upon hearing this.

Because... the recent online storm was already known to everyone.

He pressed on: "Is the news reliable? What do they want to do?"

"Two hundred percent reliable!"

Li Qin patted her chest, "As for what they want to do... aren't you missing live cases for your anti-gang and evil-eradicating achievements exhibition? Well, someone is actively coming to your door to provide high-definition, uncensored, live-action material!"

Ye Chen's mouth twitched slightly as he listened from the side.

Bing Lan also couldn't help but smile, shaking her head gently.

This little girl really dares to talk nonsense.

What if Zhao Yuan and his people didn't come? Wouldn't she be playing a trick on her own brother?

Li Yao took a deep breath on the other end of the phone: "I'll dispatch people immediately. You all be careful, especially you, Li Qin, don't stick your neck out!"

"Got it, you nag!"

Li Qin stuck out her tongue, "Hurry up, or the show will be over, and don't blame me if someone else snatches your credit!"

"Keep your communication open, I'll be there immediately!"

The call ended.

Li Qin proudly shook her phone: "Done!"

No sooner had she spoken... than another internal phone on Bing Lan's desk suddenly rang!

Li Qin darted forward and grabbed the receiver.

The Secretary-General's anxious voice came through.

"President! This is bad!"

"Many people have rushed into the first-floor lobby, all big men in black!"

"The leader is that Zhao Yuan from earlier!"

"They've pushed over the front desk and are forcing their way towards the elevators... The security guards can't stop them at all!!!"