Seriously injured in a car accident, his wife confessed her love for his "white moonlight"

Zhao Lei laughed heartily and quickly smiled apologetically, "Not at all, what are you saying? Everyone knows that Mrs. Gu is highly respected inside and outside the Gu Group, just as much as President Gu!"

"Capable in both formal and informal settings, skilled in both bedroom and kitchen matters, with a pair of scissors in bed and a shovel under the bed, what matters, big or small, in the Gu Group has to be under your command?"

"Even on major business matters, Mr. Gu still has to ask for your opinion, so please don't be modest."

Mrs. Gu laughed heartily, gently waving the round fan in her hand.

"These young men nowadays are really getting more and more eloquent. Their compliments have made this old lady so happy."

"I appreciate your sweet talk, but sweet talk can't put food on the table. You should leave now; I can't make the decision on this matter."

Gu Tai smiled slightly, and Zhao Lei immediately realized that this was an implication to him.

Zhao Lei quickly placed the things he had brought on the coffee table and said hurriedly, "Mrs. Gu, this is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it with a smile."

Gu Tai slightly raised her eyelids, flicked the fan in her hand over the gift, and smiled.

To be fair, Zhao Lei really went all out this time.

Needless to say, the donkey-hide gelatin and wild ginseng are exceptional, and the icy jade bracelet is clearly something that cost no less than six figures to acquire.

This amount of stuff, while seemingly small, is actually quite substantial.

However, compared to the profits generated by collaborations between companies, it is indeed negligible.

Moreover, when it comes to gift-giving, even if the value is similar, whether or not one can accept the gift depends on the person and their status.

"Yes, it is indeed a small token of my appreciation."

Mrs. Gu smiled, leaned back on the sofa, and leisurely waved her round fan.

Zhao Lei's heart skipped a beat.

"Mrs. Gu, this...this is still not enough..."

Zhao Lei gritted his teeth silently in secret.

He came here on his father's orders, determined to win over these three CEOs. He bought all the gifts with his own money, sparing no expense. Yet Mrs. Gu was still not satisfied.

Mrs. Gu shook her head.

"That was not what I meant."

"Besides, when it comes to giving gifts, it's really about giving a favor. Do you know about brothels in the Republic of China? A rickshaw puller could earn a few silver dollars a day, but even if you gave more money, if your status wasn't high enough, there were places you couldn't get into."

Although Zhao Lei is a spoiled brat, he's not stupid. Besides, he's been in business with his father for so many years. How could he not understand what's being said? Doesn't this clearly show that Zhao Lei doesn't have enough influence?

But he's the young master of the Zhao family. If he's not important enough, who is? Should we have his father, Zhao Pengfei, come in person?

Or perhaps it's that woman? Does she really have that much influence?

As expected, Mrs. Gu continued, "I remember that Mrs. Zhao usually comes over. Why are you here today? Where is Mrs. Zhao?"

Mrs. Zhao questioned Zhao Lei calmly, her expression gentle, but her eyes were like those of a sharp sword.

If this small gift is from Zhao's mother, then it's enough.

If Zhao Lei sent it, it would really be missing that little bit of meaning.

Today, she was determined to give Zhao's mother a good beating.

Zhao Lei also sensed that something was amiss. He paused slightly, pursed his lips, and saw two beads of sweat on his forehead, but he still refused to believe it.

The Zhao family is a large family after all. When it comes to cooperation, everyone gives face to the Zhao family. Without that woman, how could the Zhao family not function?

He quickly smiled and said, "You mean my mother? Oh, she's just a woman, all she does is play mahjong. She can't do anything serious. I was too busy before to come and visit in person. Now that I have some free time, all dealings with the Gu Group from now on will be handled by the young master of the Zhao Group. That way, it won't be beneath his dignity and it will seem more formal. Don't you think so?"

"But I feel that it would be beneath my dignity if you were to handle this."

Mrs. Gu's smile was like a steel knife!

Zhao Lei frowned.

He thought his words were perfectly flawless, so why did Mrs. Gu seem dissatisfied?

Mrs. Gu continued, "The young master of the Zhao Group, who is he?"

Zhao Lei smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Gu Taizhen is joking. The young master of the Zhao Group... naturally, it's me, Zhao Lei!"

"do not know."

Gu Tai said calmly.

Zhao Lei's heart skipped a beat!

"Mrs. Gu, you..."

Gu Tai looked at Zhao Lei coldly. Although she didn't directly break off relations, her words gradually became more and more impolite.

"As far as I know, the Zhao Group is all about Mrs. Zhao visiting each of our families over the years. She personally handles any problems that arise. The smooth cooperation between our families is all thanks to Mrs. Zhao."

"In this collaboration, they haven't even figured out how much profit they'll make, and they've brought over some kid. Do they think they don't respect the Gu Group?"

"I……"

"Oh, right, I think I heard the wives of the Ding and Feng groups say the same thing..."

"What?! The Ding and Feng families too?!"

"Last time we played mahjong, I even asked, 'Where's Mrs. Zhao lately?'"

Mrs. Gu's words left Zhao Lei speechless. Although he was seething with anger, he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

He just hadn't expected that woman would be valued so highly by these business partners. How...how could this be? Could it be that their long-term cooperation wasn't based on the Zhao Group's reputation, but rather on the reputation of some woman?

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, and not wanting to push things too far, Mrs. Gu said with a smile, "Child, Auntie is just a simple woman, she doesn't know much, does she? I may have spoken lightly or harshly, but please don't take it to heart for your mother's sake~"

Since things had come to this point, and Zhao Lei needed a favor, he could only swallow his anger and grit his teeth, forcing a smile as he said, "You're too kind..."

As he spoke, he unconsciously clenched his fists.

This woman is absolutely insidious!

Unexpectedly, she managed to maintain relationships with all three companies without making a sound. It's outrageous!

But now, with the medical aesthetics group's business about to take off, if he doesn't handle this matter well, his father will definitely skin him alive.

"But speaking of which, it's usually Mrs. Zhao who comes. Why are you here today? Did your family bully her and make her leave?"

Mrs. Gu said this deliberately.

Zhao Lei quickly said, "No, no! What are you saying? That...that's my mother. Although she's not my biological mother, I've always respected her very much!"

"Really?" Mrs. Gu asked with a cold smile.

Zhao Lei quickly replied, "Of course! How could it be false!"

"Where is your mother now?"

"My mom... my mom has been so busy and tired lately! That's why I'm running errands for her. She's over fifty, I hope she doesn't overwork herself! Please wait, I... I'll bring my mom back right away!"