49: Chapter 49 Using Threats

Seeing that Su Nange's attitude had become more serious, Ding Quxiao felt a bit of relief.

She admitted that she had a soft spot for this kid, Su Nange.

He was clever, had his own ideas, and possessed a level of shrewdness that didn't match his age. That was why she was the only one who got close to him.

However, when she thought about her own experiences, she felt a bit sad again.

Especially when seeing the photo of Su Nange and Ye Tingting together; what a beautiful couple they were.

But as for herself, her youth was gone forever. Moreover, her youth had been accompanied by indelible pain.

Now, it was Su Nange's turn to steer the conversation.

"Sister Ding, what's wrong? Hurry and eat something."

Ding Quxiao picked up a bite of food and took an elegant sip of her drink.

As expected, she took the initiative to ask, "Why did you send me that video of Du Ming and Jiang Yu on Saturday?"

Su Nange acted very gossipy: "Ah, isn't that explosive? They aren't together, are they?"

Ding Quxiao: "What does that have to do with you? Worry about yourself."

Su Nange appeared very aggrieved: "Oh, I got it."

Ding Quxiao asked again, "Were you there that night too?"

Su Nange looked up at Ding Quxiao: "No, although I've always wanted to go to a place like that to see the world!"

Smart people always see through things without exposing them, which was also the reason why Ding Quxiao felt some affection for Su Nange.

Would he really send a photo of a colleague for no reason? Wasn't that just a subtle way of reminding her not to get caught?

Ding Quxiao looked at Su Nange and suddenly smiled: "Thank you!"

Since it was a tacit understanding, Su Nange readily accepted the gratitude.

While eating, Su Nange sighed, "Actually, everyone has their own inner bitterness."

"To tell you the truth, Sister Ding, the girl in the photo and I have already broken up!"

Ding Quxiao widened her eyes.

Then, Su Nange told Ding Quxiao about his past with Ye Tingting.

Ding Quxiao was cold on the outside but warm on the inside toward Su Nange. She had originally been rooting for this couple in her heart, but after hearing the story, she felt even more sorry for them.

Especially for that Ye Tingting; she actually had an impulse to find her.

She could truly understand Ye Tingting's feeling of powerlessness in the face of so-called authority!

Ding Quxiao cursed: "Those bosses, those rich people, none of them are any good. They're all spineless bastards!"

Su Nange: ?? Why are you including yourself in the insults?

Perhaps because she empathized, Ding Quxiao dimmed after scolding them and began to say, "Actually, to tell you the truth, it's just as you said."

"You all see me as glamorous on the surface, living in a luxury mansion. But who understands the bitterness in my heart?"

"Actually, I would rather abandon everything and divorce that man. I just want to trade for a life without any worries."

Now, Ding Quxiao finally began to open up her heart.

Liu Yuan had roughly told him about Li Runfa's deeds.

Su Nange also understood; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say this noble lady had been cheated on. That was probably why she thought of going to that kind of place to vent.

Ding Quxiao gave Su Nange a strict order: "Nange, you must win Ye Tingting back! Don't let her go down that path. Otherwise, I won't forgive you!"

Su Nange sighed; how did he end up acquiring a mother figure out of nowhere?

"I want to too!"

"But do you understand that feeling? It's like suddenly having a fundamental conflict with the person closest to you; that barrier is very hard to eliminate."

"Tingting and I certainly have feelings, but without an opportunity, we can't return to our previous state."

"It's precisely because we understand each other so well that we've given each other space for now."

Ding Quxiao was a bit anxious: "Then what do you plan to do? You can't give up on her."

Su Nange's eyes became determined: "Of course I won't give up; I'm working hard."

"Before, I didn't give her a good life. So, I want to rely on my own labor to buy a house first. Then, right in front of Tingting, I'll put her name on it!"

Seeing the boy in front of her was very responsible.

Ding Quxiao showed a relieved expression: "Nange, it wasn't in vain that I've always thought highly of you! You are a good young man."

"From now on, no matter what difficulties you have or any worries, you can come to me."

Su Nange said with tears in his eyes: "Thank you, Sister Ding."

After sharing their inner thoughts with each other, the relationship between Su Nange and Ding Quxiao finally took a step forward.

In the afternoon, Su Nange's boss, Liu Dong, suddenly called him into the office.

Su Nange tossed a cigarette over: "What's up? Why are you looking for me suddenly?"

Liu Dong glanced at him: "Are you the boss, or am I?"

Su Nange sat down: "Alright, alright, Boss Liu, what are your orders?"

Liu Dong was in a difficult spot and said: "Shenzhou Insurance seems to be determined to win."

Su Nange asked: "How so? Do you have any news?"

Liu Dong took a drag of his cigarette: "This morning, my superiors took me to visit the head of City Investment. However, the results were not ideal."

"In short, Lin Xiongwei seems to reject us. It feels like there's no hope."

Su Nange shook his head: "It's not that bad."

Liu Dong chuckled: "Even if you know their General Manager Zhou, he's only a deputy. I'm afraid he doesn't even rank in the top three in the leadership team. Are you that confident?"

Su Nange shook his head again: "It's not that I'm confident, but anyway, if we don't win the bid this time, both of us will be fired. We have to make the necessary effort, right?"

Liu Dong smiled: "You young people have drive, which is a good thing. But you just graduated, what do you know? In this society, isn't everything decided by the top leader?"

Su Nange tossed another cigarette over, then lit one for himself.

He looked profound: "That's not necessarily true. What is our insurance in their eyes? I don't believe they would take unnecessary risks just to let Shenzhou Insurance win the bid!"

Liu Dong looked at the young man in front of him; it felt like he was the real backbone at this moment.

Su Nange said to Liu Dong: "There's still time this afternoon, want to go have some tea together?"

Liu Dong: ???

The two got into Su Nange's car. On the way, Su Nange made a phone call: "Hey, can I ask you for a small favor?"

On the other end was Liu Yuan: "Go ahead."

Su Nange said: "Help me book a tea room at Cilan Teahouse; I'm heading there now."

Liu Yuan: Why does it feel like I'm his secretary?

However, for her, this was simply a trivial matter. She replied fiercely: "Fine! I'll deal with you tonight!"

Su Nange: ???

Before long, he received a reservation text message on his phone.

Because it was Liu Yuan who called, the teahouse owner, Meng Yu, had to take it seriously.

Sure enough, she was waiting at the entrance to welcome them: "Young Master Su, the tea room has been prepared for you. Please, come in!"

While leading the way, Meng Yu said: "Next time you come, just tell me directly; there's no need to trouble Miss Liu."

Su Nange nodded: "Okay, then please leave your contact information with me."

Liu Dong followed behind Su Nange, feeling like he was the underling instead.

However, there was no helping it; this mysterious teahouse was information he had provided.

But he didn't expect that Su Nange already knew the owner here.

The two sat down, and a beautiful young lady in a qipao came in to make tea.

Su Nange had already instructed Liu Dong on the way; the two had to put on a little act.

Su Nange took the teacup and started smoking with Liu Dong.

This time, Su Nange didn't care at all whether there was a girl present.

He puffed on his cigarette: "Boss Liu, are you saying that the insurance bid for City Investment has already been predetermined for Shenzhou Insurance?"

Liu Dong replied: "Yes, Su, Young Master Su!" *You damn brat, calling you that is so awkward.*

Su Nange observed the micro-expressions of the young lady making tea, but found that she was like a transparent person.

Her slight smile seemed to be frozen forever.

Su Nange really wanted to peel back that qipao to see if the other person was a robot.

Su Nange continued to ask Liu Dong: "How are you sure that City Investment has predetermined it for them? Is there any evidence?"

Liu Dong: "Their big leader has already taken the people from Shenzhou Insurance to the general manager in charge. Doesn't that prove the point?"

Su Nange nodded without answering.

Next, the two went back and forth, discussing various suspicions regarding City Investment.

They drank until past 4 PM, when Su Nange and Liu Dong finally left.

Looking at the expensive tea receipt in his hand, Liu Dong thought to himself: *You kid! If there are no results, I'll make you pay!*

Just as he was preparing to get off work, the private phone of the head of the City Investment Company, Lin Xiongwei, rang.

He answered: "Hello, what is it?"

A woman's voice on the other end spoke for quite a while.

After the woman finished, Lin Xiongwei asked: "That Liu, I know him, he's from Yongjin Property & Casualty Insurance. But who is this Young Master Su?"

The woman replied: "I'm not very sure for now. But this Young Master Su seems to have a good relationship with the eldest daughter of the Liu family, Liu Yuan. He came today, and it was Liu Yuan who booked it personally."

Lin Xiongwei thought for a moment: "Alright, I know. Let me think about it~~"

The call hung up.

Lin Xiongwei sat on the large sofa, deep in thought for a long time.

Then he personally made a phone call: "Xiao Li, hello!"

A young female voice on the other end said: "Boss Lin, hello, hello, what are your orders?"

Lin Xiongwei: "I've thought about it, and it's not appropriate for me to interfere too much with this insurance matter. After all, this is a matter under General Manager Zhou's purview."

"You should keep in touch with General Manager Zhou more."

The young girl on the other end seemed somewhat stunned: "Okay, okay, Boss Lin, I will report this to our leadership."