Double evil in the business district

Qian Dui cleared his throat pretentiously, his eyes wandering between Xiao Yue and Su Yao, finally landing on Xiao Yue's face with a hint of subtle cunning. "Mr. Xiao, I just received a call about the cooperation. I have an additional clause..."

Xiao Yue's heart sank, a bad feeling forming. She calmly asked, "Mr. Qian, please speak."

"It's very simple," Qian said as he slowly pulled out a new contract from his document bag and pushed it in front of Xiao Yue. "In addition to the terms we agreed on previously, we need Xiao to provide an additional batch of technical support, and the price remains the same."

Xiao Yue flipped through the contract, his expression darkening. This additional clause was clearly an attempt to exploit the negative impact of the Su Yao photo incident to force Xiao's hand. The cost of this technical support was extremely high; if Xiao agreed to it, they would barely make any profit.

She closed the contract, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress her anger. "Mr. Qian, we cannot accept this additional clause. It completely deviates from our previous agreement and goes beyond industry practice."

Qian's opponent shrugged, looking confident of victory. "Mr. Xiao, the business world is changing rapidly. I'm sure you're aware of the current situation. If you don't agree, we can only choose to cooperate with other companies." He glanced at Su Yao, a meaningful smile on his face.

Xiao Yue understood that Qian's opponent was making a naked threat. She turned and exchanged glances with Manager Sun, each of them seeing anxiety and helplessness in the other's eyes.

Manager Sun leaned close to Xiao Yue's ear and whispered, "Boss Xiao, how about we agree to this first and then find a way to make up for the loss?"

Xiao Yue shook her head. This additional clause was like a cancer. If she agreed to it, the consequences would be endless. Xiao's reputation would be further damaged, and future cooperation would become even more passive. She had to come up with a way out.

A bold idea emerged in Xiao Yue's mind. She took a deep breath and whispered a few words to Manager Sun. Manager Sun's face changed drastically after hearing this, and he quickly dissuaded her: "Boss Xiao, this is too risky! What if..."

Xiao Yue's eyes were firm, and his tone was unquestionable: "Now we have no way out, we can only give it a try!"

She turned back to Qian, a confident smile playing on her lips. "Mr. Qian, regarding this additional clause, I have a new proposal..." She paused, her tone becoming more assertive. "We can provide technical support, but we need to extend the contract by one year and increase the original price by 5%."

Qian was stunned. He obviously didn't expect Xiao Yue to make such a higher request. He asked in disbelief, "Mr. Xiao, are you kidding?"

Xiao Yue's expression was calm, but his eyes were sharp as a knife. "Mr. Qian, I'm not kidding. Instead of accepting your unilateral and harsh conditions, why don't we work out a more equitable cooperation plan? Of course, if you're not willing, we can always find another partner."

Qian's face was gloomy. He didn't expect Xiao Yue to be so tough and not affected by Su Yao's photo incident at all. He hesitated for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons.

Just then, his phone rang again. He glanced at the caller ID and his expression changed suddenly. He answered the call, said a few words respectfully, then hung up. His eyes turned to Xiao Yue with a complicated look.

"Mr. Xiao..." He spoke slowly, with a hint of nervousness that was hard to conceal in his tone, "I need to... think about it again..."

He stood up and left the meeting room, leaving Xiao Yue and Manager Sun looking at each other in bewilderment.

Su Yao gracefully walked up to Xiao Yue, a triumphant smile on her face. "Xiao Yue, do you think you can win? You can't beat me." She leaned over slightly and whispered in Xiao Yue's ear, "Shen Ting will eventually come back to me." With that, she turned and left, leaving Xiao Yue standing there alone, clenching her fists...

Su Yao asked Shen Ting to meet her at a high-end restaurant. She chose a window seat overlooking the city's night view, creating a romantic atmosphere. She was wearing a white dress and delicate makeup, looking very pitiful.

Shen Ting arrived at the appointment on time, looking calm and showing no emotional fluctuations.

When Su Yao saw Shen Ting coming, her eyes immediately turned red and tears welled up in her eyes. "Ting, you are finally here." She choked with sobs, her voice trembling.

Shen Ting sat down opposite her and asked calmly, "What do you want from me?"

Su Yao picked up the wine glass on the table and shook it gently. The crystal liquid swirled in the glass, just like her chaotic thoughts at the moment. "Ting, do you know? After I returned to China, I thought about you every day. I regretted leaving you. I realized that you are the most important person in my life." She put down the wine glass, and tears finally slid down, dripping onto the white tablecloth and spreading.

She took out a tissue and wiped her tears, then continued, "I know you and Xiao Yue are together. But, Ting, do you really understand her? Is she really right for you? She's just an ordinary girl. How can she understand your world? How can she stand shoulder to shoulder with you?"

Su Yao stood up, walked to Shen Ting, and gently held his hand. "Ting, come back to me. We are the most suitable, and we can start over."

Shen Ting pulled his hand back, his eyes calm, yet with a barely perceptible chill. "Su Yao," he said in a steady, yet unquestionable, firm tone, "Have you had enough of acting?"

Su Yao was stunned, tears frozen on her face. She didn't expect Shen Ting to expose her disguise so directly.

"I love Xiao Yue," Shen Ting said word by word, each word ringing with force. "She is strong, independent, and kind. She is the one who can go hand in hand with me. Your little tricks have no effect on me."

Su Yao's face was pale, her lips trembled slightly, but she couldn't speak.

Shen Ting stood up and looked down at her. "Su Yao, I hope you understand that we're over. Don't bother me anymore, and don't bother Xiao Yue anymore. Otherwise," he paused, a warning flashing in his eyes, "I won't be polite to you anymore."

After saying that, he turned and left without any reluctance.

Su Yao sat alone in the empty restaurant, watching Shen Ting leave with a look of resentment and resentment in her eyes. She clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, the pain making her more awake.

She was unwilling to lose to Xiao Yue like this, she must win Shen Ting back!

Meanwhile, Xiao Yue was in the conference room, facing the relentless pressure from her opponent, Qian. She took a deep breath, her eyes determined, ready to give it a go...

"Mr. Qian," Xiao Yue's voice rang out in the conference room, carrying a hint of unquestionable majesty. "Regarding the additional terms, I think we still have room for negotiation..."

Xiao Yue's voice echoed in the conference room with a resounding voice: "Mr. Qian, regarding the additional terms, I think we still have room for negotiation..." She paused, her eyes swept over everyone present, and finally stopped at Qian's face, "The conditions you proposed are indeed harsh, but if we, Xiao, make some concessions, such as in..." Xiao Yue cleverly put forward the alternative plan prepared by Manager Sun in advance, turning the seemingly unfavorable conditions of Xiao into bargaining chips, and bundling another project that was more beneficial to Qian's opponent.

Qian's opponent had originally been confident, thinking that Xiao Yue was just a young girl who could be manipulated at will. He smiled contemptuously and was about to open his mouth to refute, but suddenly realized that Xiao Yue's plan was like an elaborate trap.

If he accepted, it would mean giving up the additional clause he had insisted on. If he refused, he would lose another, even greater benefit. Qian's face gradually darkened. He hadn't expected Xiao Yue to be so decisive and so difficult. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, and his fingers drummed on the table, caught in a dilemma.

Meanwhile, in a high-end restaurant, Su Yao sat alone at the table. Even her delicate makeup couldn't hide her embarrassment. Shen Ting's resoluteness made her feel extremely humiliated and angry. She tightly gripped the wine glass in her hand, her knuckles turning white, and the hatred in her eyes almost burst out. "Xiao Yue, what right do you have? What right do you have to deserve Ting's love?"

Su Yao took out her cell phone and called Secretary Wu. "Secretary Wu, please go to the Xiao Corporation's negotiation site. I want you to..." Su Yao's voice was low and cold as she instructed Secretary Wu on the phone about her next plan. She wanted to humiliate Xiao Yue in public and let her experience the feeling of being humiliated.

Secretary Wu immediately took action after receiving the call. She contacted several reporters and arranged for them to "interview" Xiao Yue after the negotiations. She knew that with a little guidance, these reporters could portray Xiao Yue as greedy and incompetent.

At the negotiation site, Xiao Yue was completely absorbed in her dealings with Qian. She keenly sensed Qian's hesitation and pressed him, not giving him any breathing room. "Mr. Qian, this opportunity is fleeting. I hope you can make a decision quickly," Xiao Yue said firmly, with undeniable confidence.

Qian's face turned red and white. He felt as if an invisible giant hand was strangling his throat, and breathing became difficult. He took a deep breath and tried to stay calm. He knew he couldn't delay any longer and had to make a decision quickly.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and Secretary Wu walked in with several reporters... "Ms. Xiao, are you satisfied with the results of this negotiation?" A reporter handed the microphone to Xiao Yue, his tone sharp and aggressive.

Xiao Yue frowned slightly. She hadn't expected a reporter to suddenly barge into the negotiation scene, but she quickly regained her composure. Just as she was about to respond, she heard a familiar voice coming from the doorway...

"Xiao Yue!" Shen Ting's voice was filled with anxiety and concern. He strode to Xiao Yue and looked at her firmly.

Xiao Yue's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Shen Ting to show up. His presence was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. She tried to suppress the turmoil in her heart, turning to look at the aggressive reporter. Just as she was about to explain, Shen Ting gently grasped her hand.

"Everyone," Shen Ting said in a steady and powerful voice, with unquestionable authority, "This negotiation is not over yet. Please wait a moment, reporters. After the negotiation is over, Miss Xiao will naturally accept interviews from everyone."

The reporters were intimidated by Shen Ting's aura, and for a moment no one dared to refute him. Secretary Wu's face changed slightly when she saw this. She hadn't expected Shen Ting to suddenly appear and disrupt her plans. She quietly took a few steps back, trying to hide in the crowd.

Shen Ting's gaze swept across the crowd, finally landing on Secretary Wu. His eyes were sharp, as if he could see through everything. Secretary Wu felt uneasy under his gaze and subconsciously lowered her head.

"Xiao Yue, are you okay?" Shen Ting turned his head and looked at Xiao Yue gently, his tone full of concern.

Xiao Yue felt the warmth of Shen Ting's palm, and a warm current surged in her heart. She nodded gently and gave him a reassuring smile. "I'm fine, everything is under control."

Qian Dui saw all of this. He had originally thought he could use this opportunity to put pressure on Xiao Yue, but unexpectedly, Shen Ting's appearance turned the situation around. He secretly cursed Secretary Wu for his incompetence, but he didn't dare to show it.

"Mr. Qian," Xiao Yue's voice rang out again, drawing everyone's attention back to the negotiation table, "What do you think?" Her tone remained firm, as if the previous episode had not affected her at all.

More beads of sweat oozed from Qian's forehead. He knew he had no way out. Shen Ting's appearance undoubtedly gave Xiao Yue the greatest support. He took a deep breath and said with difficulty, "I...I agree to sign the contract according to Miss Xiao's plan."

A barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of Xiao Yue's mouth. She knew that she had won the negotiation.

Shen Ting looked at Xiao Yue's confident expression, his eyes full of admiration and love. He reached out and gently stroked her hair, saying softly, "You're awesome."

Xiao Yue's cheeks flushed slightly. She lowered her head, not daring to look at Shen Ting.

At this moment, Su Yao suddenly appeared at the door of the conference room. When she saw Shen Ting and Xiao Yue's intimate behavior, her face turned pale instantly. She bit her lips tightly, her eyes full of jealousy and resentment.

"Ting..." Su Yao's voice trembled with a hint of crying.

When Shen Ting heard Su Yao's voice, his body stiffened slightly. He slowly turned his head and looked at Su Yao standing at the door with a complicated look in his eyes.

Xiao Yue also noticed Su Yao's appearance. Her heart sank, and she felt a storm was coming.

Su Yao walked up to Shen Ting step by step, tears sliding down her cheeks. "Ting, why did you do this to me? You clearly promised me..."

Shen Ting looked at Su Yao's tearful face, feeling mixed emotions. He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"Shen Ting," Xiao Yue's voice was calm and firm, "I think we need to have a good talk."