My Lady, To Defeat Scumbags You Must Start Early

Chapter 693: Extra 106 Will he really never touch her again? (Big Finale Four More)

In the meeting room.

Wen Yao hurriedly said, “No, I understand.”

Xin Zaozao pursed her lips, saying nothing.

Seeing everyone seated, the senior executive quickly said, “Then let’s start the bidding.”

He turned to ask Mu Cidian.

Mu Cidian nodded.

Following the bidding process, the two leaders handed him their bid documents, then a few jurors scored them based on their selection criteria.

Wen Yao looked confident.

At this moment, Xin Zaozao couldn’t focus on her work.

Half an hour later.

The bid results were scored and came out.

After skimming through the results, Mu Cidian suddenly stood up.

Wanwan, who was in his arms, had already fallen asleep.

He walked straight towards Xin Zaozao.

She looked surprised.

Wen Yao’s expression also changed slightly.

Impossible.

Her plan couldn’t possibly fail.

She had already pushed the budget to the maximum and the profit margin to the minimum, the Xin Group wouldn’t make such a deal.

Mu Cidian passed Wanwan to her, “Hold her for a moment.”

Everyone in the meeting room was shocked by Mu Cidian’s action.

After all, what happened between Mu Cidian and Xin Zaozao was years ago, so most of them didn’t really know the details. They’d never publicly acknowledged their relationship afterwards, so no one was aware of it.

Except for Song Lifei.

At this moment, the senior executive by Mu Cidian’s side hurriedly went to him, “Chairman, give her to me. I can hold her.”

Mu Cidian went straight towards Xin Zaozao.

The point was, Xin Zaozao accepted her quite naturally.

The executive felt quite embarrassed.

How could they ask Chairman Xin to hold their chairman’s child?

After all… Xin Group was one of the top consortiums.

Actually, this bidding was quite difficult for them, they didn’t want to cross either of these major groups. Whichever won would be an offense to the other party, they were under intense pressure too.

Watching Mu Cidian’s action, Wen Yao also frowned, but she said nothing.

After giving Wanwan to Xin Zaozao, Mu Cidian returned to his seat and stood up.

He looked very serious. “Before announcing the results, I must first express my sincere gratitude to both groups for affirming our project and personally bidding for the project. My company is truly honored. Now, I announce that the winner of this bid is Wen Group.”

Wen Yao couldn’t help but break into a smile.

Xin Zaozao looked at Mu Cidian.

At that moment, Song Lifei also looked rather surprised.

Mu Cidian said, “Wen Group’s bidding price was 2 percentage points, or 20 million, higher than Xin Group. According to our bidding rules, we have no reason not to choose Wen Group.”

“What a serious businessman you are,” Song Lifei couldn’t help commenting.

Xin Zaozao nudged Song Lifei.

He laughed. He was speaking the truth.

Mu Cidian glanced at Song Lifei without refuting him. He went on, “To express my appreciation for Xin Group’s recognition of us, I declare that our company will provide free advertising space on our game interface for Xin Group.”

As soon as he said that, the room went silent.

Wen Yao was somewhat unsettled.

She had offered such a high price in order to pave the way for deeper cooperation in the future. She received news that Commercial Management was actively supporting e-sports, so she invested with the hope it would pay off later. She hadn’t expected Mu Cidian to do such a big favor for Xin Zaozao.

This was like winning on the surface but actually losing a lot.

“Is it long-term?” Song Lifei asked.

“Long-term,” Mu Cidian replied.

The other executives were in pain.

Nowadays, the advertising space on some of their interfaces was like gold.

“Thank you, both, for coming today, and I’ll arrange for someone to liaise with you directly. Thank you,” Mu Cidian expressed his thanks.

Then, he went towards Xin Zaozao, effortlessly taking Wanwan back into his arms.

Wen Yao clearly felt somewhat uncomfortable. She said, “Chairman Mu, by giving Xin Group such a big discount, you make us at Wen Group feel somewhat uncomfortable.”

“Ms. Wen can choose to nullify the bid. We won’t pursue the breach of contract.”

“That’s not what I mean,” Wen Yao said. “What I mean is, can your company make some room in your advertising space for us, Wen Group?”

“If Wen Group is interested in our advertising space, you can talk to our Liu, who’s in charge of advertising.”

Wen Yao’s expression was not very pleasant.

Clearly, he was evading her.

She felt somewhat aggrieved, “Mr. Mu really is too biased.”

“After all, Chairman Xin just held my daughter.”

“I can also hold her, I know how to hold children.” Wen Yao was a bit emotional.

“But you’re not the child’s mother.”

“…” Wen Yao was stunned.

Everyone was stunned.

What does he mean?

Everyone’s eyes were on Mu Cidian, then on Xin Zaozao.

What’s their relationship?

Mu Cidian said, “The bidding meeting ends here, President Li, please help me escort these two out.”

“Yes,” President Li quickly responded.

It seemed that at that moment, Wen Yao had also come to her senses.

She realized that these two were a married couple.

She felt utterly tricked by this couple today.

Feeling indignant, she turned and left.

Xin Zaozao also followed suit and left.

In the elevator.

Wen Yao’s face was incredibly unsightly.

Of course, Xin Zaozao was aware. After all, they were all business people and might need to collaborate. She couldn’t realistically offend anyone, at least not outwardly. She took the initiative to speak, “If I tell you, I also didn’t know that the chairman is my husband, would you believe me?”

As if I would believe you!

Wen Yao was so furious she couldn’t even speak.

Xin Zaozao pursed her lips and said no more, fearing that saying more would make the other person feel even more embarrassed.

Meanwhile.

The elevator stopped midway and a few employees got on.

A few female employees couldn’t help but whisper, “Hey, did you know? Our chairman came today.”

“I heard. I heard he’s very handsome.”

“I even heard he was holding a baby. Our chairman really is an extraordinarily good man.”

“I heard that the chairman seems to be divorced.”

“Really?”

“I don’t know, it’s just a rumour. Otherwise, why would the chairman personally look after his child at home.”

“If that’s really the case, we all have a chance.”

“What are you thinking? You want to be a stepmother?”

“He has money and is handsome. I would even be willing to be his grandmother, not just a stepmother…”

“Cough, Cough!” President Li coughed deliberately.

The several female employees who were enthusiastically talking did not notice that President Li was in the elevator and immediately closed their mouths.

President Li said somewhat awkwardly, “That Chairman Xin, our company’s employees are quite young, so…”

“So there are lots of vixens.” Wen Yao interrupted.

How awkward was President Li in that moment!

Song Lifei on the side couldn’t help but laugh out loud and gave a thumbs up to Wen Yao.

Wen Yao smiled triumphantly.

The elevator arrived.

Everyone got out one after another.

Xin Zaozao sat in her car.

Song Lifei seemed to be in a very good mood and began whistling.

Xin Zaozao looked at Song Lifei next to her, “What are you so happy about?”

“Our Xin Group saved tens of millions in advertising fees, shouldn’t I be happy?” Song Lifei raised his eyebrows.

Xin Zaozao rolled her eyes.

“But honestly, there are quite a lot of women cosplaying in gaming companies, lots of little vixens…”

“What are you trying to say?”

“I said even I, as a man, can’t help but want to marry Mu Cidian. You should watch out for those little vixens.”

“Childish.” Xin Zaozao dismissed, dropping two words.

Song Lifei did not say more.

As it turns out, Mu Cidian really keeps surprising him.

How did this guy establish such a large company with immeasurable potential in such a short time!

…

After finishing the meeting, Mu Cidian returned home holding Wanwan.

Xin Zaozao also arrived home promptly after work.

When she got home, she saw Mu Cidian playing with Wanwan. She had never even imagined that Mu Cidian, who had been at home all day, could be the owner of the largest e-sports company in Yanshang Country.

Looking back, it struck her. How could a new e-sports company just happen to sign Luo Xiaolang as their spokesperson. There was something more to this than she had thought.

There she was, just looking at Mu Cidian and Wanwan, lost in thoughts.

The nannymaid chuckled at the sight, “It’s rare to see the madam stare at the master like this.”

Xin Zaozao snapped out of her trancelike state.

The nannymaid had been in Mu Cidian’s office all day and hadn’t met Xin Zaozao, so she was unaware of their encounter at the company.

At the sound of her voice, Mu Cidian turned to look at Xin Zaozao, then back at Wanwan.

Xin Zaozao gathered her thoughts and asked, “Why didn’t you tell me you own a company?”

“You never asked,” he responded.

“I always thought you were jobless and hence staying at home with Wanwan.”

“Having a job doesn’t mean I can’t take care of her.”

“I even gave you so much money.” Xin Zaozao felt truly embarrassed.

Every month she would give a generous amount to Mu Cidian.

Fearing that his everyday expenses were not enough, although now she pays the nannymaid and nutritionist herself and covers some of his daily expenses, she always fears there are hidden costs that she doesn’t know about. No matter the state of her relationship with Mu Cidian, at least in terms of money, she never thought of depriving him. After all, he was wholeheartedly raising Wanwan, and she thought it was only natural to pay him.

“I am returning it to you,” Mu Cidian replied.

Xin Zaozao was upset.

He knew full well that she didn’t care about the money; she just felt a little foolish.

Xin Zaozao took a deep breath.

She did not lose her temper but tried to stay calm.

After all.

Today, Mu Cidian had given her such a huge favor.

“The free advertising you mentioned today, I will not take advantage of it. You calculate a price for me, and I will pay you.”

“Eighty percent of the company’s shares are not mine. If you want to pay your right hand with your left, suit yourself.”

“What?” Xin Zaozao hadn’t understood right away. She asked, “Who did you set up the company with?”

Mu Cidian finally shifted his gaze from Wanwan to her, “The marriage contract clearly states that eighty percent of my income is yours. In other words, eighty percent of the company’s shares are yours. You are the largest shareholder of the company, what you say goes.”

Xin Zaozao felt a stir in her heart.

When she signed the contract, she was not at all concerned about Mu Cidian’s so-called eighty percent money. She only cared about the property of the Xin Group, so she did not pay it any mind at that time. However, in this moment…

She saw Mu Cidian suddenly pick up Wanwan and tell the nannymaid, “Wanwan has pooped.”

“Coming.” The nannymaid hurriedly followed Mu Cidian into the bathroom.

Xin Zaozao was now alone in the living room.

Alone in the living room, she was in somewhat…of a daze.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

What exactly had Mu Cidian done for her behind her back?

…

That night.

Xin Zaozao had a rough night.

She felt somewhat choked up.

Mu Cidian didn’t seem to mind. To her, he was… simply indifferent as though all he had done were just fulfilling his duties.

She, however, didn’t understand why, why she cared a little bit about his indifference.

The cold silhouette of his back.

She could not sleep.

She quietly got out of the bed.

Went to the door to get a glass of water.

The night was still young.

Because there wasn’t much to do during the day, the nannymaid was still watching TV in the living room. Upon seeing Xin Zaozao come out, she immediately stood up, “Madam, you’re not asleep yet?”

“I’m a little thirsty.”

“I’ll get you some water.”

“No need, I can get it myself.”

The nannymaid watched as Xin Zaozao moved towards the kitchen.

She went into the kitchen for water, sat at the bar, not seeming to want to head back to her room soon.

The nannymaid approached her, “Madam, do you want to watch TV? I’ll go to bed.”

“Don’t mind me, please continue watching.”

“Madam, do you feel unwell?”

“Not at all.”

“Are you having trouble sleeping because the master is leaving tomorrow?”

“What?!” Xin Zaozao turned to look at the nannymaid in surprise.

“Oh, I saw the master packing in the afternoon. He even asked me to pack for Wanwan. I thought you knew.”

“I don’t know.” Mu Cidian hadn’t told her that he was leaving.

She did not tell her that he was going to take Wanwan away with him.

“Oh, perhaps the gentleman didn’t have a chance to tell you yet.”

Xin Zaozao’s hand holding the glass was uncontrollably trembling.

The nanny, noticing the change in Xin Zaozao’s mood, asked in concern, “Madam, what’s wrong?”

Xin Zaozao returned to reality.

In just those few seconds, a plethora of scenes flooded her mind, various scenes of Mu Cidian leaving with Wanwan.

Many scenes of Mu Cidian simply leaving her bloomed in her mind.

All that he told her that afternoon, was it all hinting at the fortunes she could have after their divorce, that she could have eighty percent of his company’s shares?!

No.

She suddenly releases her grip on the glass and hastily walking into the room with a change in her countenance.

The nanny was mystified.

Why did the madam suddenly get so worked up?

Is there a problem with the gentleman having to leave for a few days?!

Xin Zaozao forcefully pushed the room door open.

Mu Cidian was sleeping with Wanwan by his side.

The room was serene.

Because of Xin Zaozao’s outburst, Mu Cidian was clearly jolted awake.

He wearily moved his body a little.

Xin Zaozao tried to keep her emotions in check, she asked, “Are you leaving?”

“Day after tomorrow,” Mu Cidian replied.

“Must you go?”

“Yes.” He had to personally go to S Country with Ji Baijian to discuss the matter of going public.

“You cannot take Wanwan,” Xin Zaozao vehemently declared.

Mu Cidian remained somewhat silent.

He was actually also hesitating, wondering if it’s really a good idea for the toddler Wanwan to go abroad.

But he worries that if he were to leave Wanwan, Xin Zaozao and the nanny would fail to handle her.

“You cannot take her!” Xin Zaozao raised her voice.

Mu Cidian said, “Alright.”

As for Xin Zaozao, she would never be willing to let Wanwan out of her sight, let alone letting him take her out of the country.

Xin Zaozao’s eyes were suddenly filled with tears.

Did Mu Cidian just effortlessly agreed to that?

Not taking Wanwan with him, but he still has to leave?

She thought he could not bear to leave Wanwan.

The divorce agreement had been dragging on for so long because he couldn’t bear to bring up the topic of divorce because he didn’t want to leave Wanwan.

She bit her lip firmly, trying to control her emotions.

It was dark in the room, Mu Cidian couldn’t see Xin Zaozao’s expression.

At that moment, he coldly turned over, showing his back to her, he said, “You should sleep early.”

Xin Zaozao looked at the silhouette of Mu Cidian’s back, his cold back profile.

The most frequent thing she saw of him recently was his coldness.

Could it be that she was… reaping what she sowed?

She barely slept that night.

Thinking about many things.

Thinking about the many things they have experienced together.

From childhood to adulthood.

All those years.

From childhood to adulthood, she pushed him away so many times.

Song Lifei said, he didn’t know why they were still together, all he knew was that the relationship between them was always maintained by Mu Cidian.

Now… is he not keeping up anymore?

She watched Mu Cidian get out of bed.

Apparently, Mu Cidian woke up very early.

When he got up, he was very careful not to disturb her, not to disturb Wanwan.

After getting up, he went to the bathroom to wash up, when he came out, he had already changed into a set of casual home clothes, since she accidentally saw him undressed, he seemed to be extra cautious.

Extra cautious not to be improperly dressed in her presence.

Xin Zaozao suddenly recalled Mu Cidian saying “he would never touch her again”.

Remembering these words, for some reason, she felt extremely sad at that moment.

She was so, so sad…