Seeing Xia Qingtian like this, Su Wan was even more furious. She immediately pointed at Xia Qingtian and turned to Song Junhan, questioning, "She is the business you want to discuss? Have you no shame? Why don't you learn your lesson! Don't you remember how badly she hurt you? You..."
Su Wan felt like she was about to explode. If Song Junhan wanted a woman, why couldn't he find anyone else but Xia Qingtian!
Didn't Song Junhan know how much she hated this Xia Qingtian!
The atmosphere instantly became tense, and Song Junhan's face darkened completely.
"Yes, Mr. Song," Xia Qingtian raised her hand, her gaze falling on her neatly trimmed, rounded fingernails, and said, "I hadn't heard there were outsiders either..."
"Out-, outsiders?" Su Wan could hardly believe her ears. "You! You dare call me an outsider! I am Song Junhan's fiancée! How could I be an outsider! You are the outsider!"
"Alright then," Xia Qingtian shrugged indifferently. "Then I, this outsider, won't bother you two any longer."
With that, Xia Qingtian turned to leave. How could Song Junhan let her go just like that?
He had already spent the money, so he couldn't take back the food.
No matter how embarrassing it was, he had to get this done today.
"Miss Xia, please wait," Song Junhan, mindful of Su Wan's presence, specifically chose a more neutral phrase. "I did indeed make an appointment with Miss Xia today to discuss business. My fiancée was unaware beforehand, which led to her misunderstanding and disturbing you. I am truly sorry, and I hope Miss Xia can stay a little longer and give me an opportunity to introduce this cooperation project."
Hearing Song Junhan say this, Su Wan's expression became a little subtle, and the anger in her heart cooled considerably.
"Then make it brief, I'm very busy." Xia Qingtian hadn't intended to leave for real.
If she left now, how would she know what new trouble Song Junhan would stir up?
Casually pushing her hair aside, Xia Qingtian walked to the table. Wen Jiu, who had been following Xia Qingtian, immediately pulled out a chair for her to sit down, then sat beside Xia Qingtian.
Miao Tong, who had been zoning out, also snapped back to attention and sat on Xia Qingtian's other side.
Seeing this scene, Song Junhan felt a pain in his stomach.
He had made all these preparations specifically to show off in front of Xia Qingtian and to handle the matter with his head held high.
But because of this foolish woman, Su Wan, he had to humble himself before Xia Qingtian!
Damn it!
Taking a deep breath, Song Junhan could only comfort himself repeatedly in his heart: Great men do not fuss over trifles.
"Wanwan, you sit down too. Several dishes today are your favorites," Song Junhan said gently to Su Wan, turning his head.
To secure the support of Mr. Su behind Su Wan, Song Junhan was willing to make concessions.
Hearing Song Junhan say this, Su Wan's expression softened considerably. She cast a rather proud glance at Xia Qingtian before sitting down. She stopped shouting and glaring but looked at Xia Qingtian with displeasure, as if to declare her ownership. "Miss Xia, I couldn't invite you to my engagement with Junhan, but when we get married, you must do me the honor of attending. I will send you an invitation."
"Heh," Xia Qingtian merely chuckled. Uncharacteristically, she didn't retort to Su Wan, her gaze towards Su Wan a little subtle.
The tragedy of inviting a wolf into the house was a mistake she, Xia Qingtian, had made in her past life. The Xia family suffered a devastating blow, and she, Xia Qingtian, had her legs crippled and was imprisoned for so many years.
Now it was Su Wan's turn. She wondered what her fate would be in the end.
Looking at Su Wan's smug display now, Xia Qingtian felt no envy, only pity.
Song Junhan said a few more sweet words to Su Wan, and only then did Su Wan show a slight smile, the previous displeasure seemingly forgotten.
After appeasing Su Wan, Song Junhan turned to Xia Qingtian and said, "Let's raise our glasses together first."
"Forget it. If you have something to say, say it. I don't have that much time for pleasantries and socializing," Xia Qingtian said lightly, propping her chin with one hand. "Go ahead, you specifically came to my house, what do you want?"
Hearing that Song Junhan had specifically gone to the Xia family, Su Wan immediately perked up her ears.
"This is to express my sincerity in cooperation," Song Junhan held Su Wan's hand under the table, smiling faintly on his face. " 'Drunken Sword Mandarin Ducks Record' has concluded, and 'The Most Cherished Spring of Flowers and Moon' will air as a summer successor. I also want to create a win-win environment."
"When did 'The Most Cherished Spring of Flowers and Moon' become the successor to 'Drunken Sword Mandarin Ducks Record'?" As soon as Xia Qingtian heard Song Junhan's words, she let out a scoff. "Before summer, there are two more historical dramas, 'The Ancient Love Records of the Xia Dynasty' and 'The Rainy Night's Quietude,' airing. These two also feature famous directors and actors, with production teams that are miles ahead of your 'Drunken Sword Mandarin Ducks Record.' What makes you so arrogant?"
"Furthermore, your 'Drunken Sword Mandarin Ducks Record' is a web drama, while our 'The Most Cherished Spring of Flowers and Moon' is broadcast on satellite TV and simultaneously streamed on major online platforms. The caliber is different, so how dare you piggyback on this kind of popularity?"
Xia Qingtian tapped her fingers on the table, her words giving Song Junhan no face at all.
Seeing Song Junhan's face darken completely, Xia Qingtian slowly added, "Moreover, you know what you did before, don't you? You still dare to show your face at my house. Are you trying to show sincerity or provocation? The law can't restrain you anymore, can it?"
Hearing Xia Qingtian say this, Song Junhan surmised that her current attitude was mainly due to her displeasure about his visit to the Xia family yesterday.
At this moment, Song Junhan felt relieved.
So what if she was unhappy?
When he achieved great things, he would see how he would crush all of Xia Qingtian's pride with one kick.
The mere Xia family was something he no longer bothered to put in his eyes.
"'The Ancient Love Records of the Xia Dynasty' and 'The Rainy Night's Quietude' are both historical romance dramas with a female perspective. Although they indeed have famous directors and actors and strong production teams, their main audience is relatively narrow, and their style is different from ours, so they cannot be compared together," Song Junhan tried his best to keep his tone steady. "Gu's Entertainment is wealthy and generous, willing to invest heavily. Their relationship with satellite TV stations has always been stable. In this regard, new companies like ours truly cannot compare."
"It's not just that we can't compare; comparing them together would be an insult to Gu's," Xia Qingtian interjected. "However, you're no stranger to plastering gold on your own face. After all..."
Mid-sentence, Xia Qingtian cast a pointed glance at Su Wan before chuckling and saying, "You're accustomed to living off a woman's wealth, so it's understandable to latch onto any opportunity for gain. I can understand that."
"You!" Song Junhan's face immediately turned completely black. Xia Qingtian's remark had struck him right in the heart.
It was both ruthless and accurate.