Cui Haoze, who was competing with Song Qiao, also arrived at the Phoenix Hotel early.
Zhou Chang had chosen the Phoenix Hotel as the venue for the drug development bidding.
"Bingqing!"
"Long time no see!"
Upon seeing Li Bingqing, Cui Haoze quickly waved his hand.
"Yes, Young Master Cui, long time no see!"
Li Bingqing smiled gently, a far cry from her previous icy demeanor.
Cui Haoze was momentarily taken aback.
"Bingqing, you've become more beautiful!"
Cui Haoze took a closer look at Li Bingqing, noticing a new, indescribable aura about her.
It was subtle, a mature, wifely charm.
"Bingqing, did you hear about the bet I made with Song Qiao for one hundred million?"
"Don't you worry!"
"This time, it's for you, and I'll do everything I can to utterly humiliate Song Qiao!"
"Song Qiao's share in the drug market is constantly being squeezed out by me."
"It won't be long before he goes bankrupt!"
"You must be there to witness Song Qiao's pathetic state, like a defeated dog!"
Li Bingqing said with a hint of a saccharine tone:
"Young Master Cui, you're amazing!"
"Truly remarkable!"
"So great!"
"Song Qiao will definitely be crushed under your heel!"
*Clap, clap, clap!*
Li Bingqing didn't forget to applaud.
Seeing Li Bingqing's reaction, Cui Haoze was stunned.
Was this still the Li Bingqing he knew?
Why did she seem so silly?
But as long as she was beautiful, it was all that mattered!
Cui Haoze wore a smug expression.
A stylish Aston Martin pulled up outside the hotel, drawing envious glances from everyone.
Cui Haoze was among them.
"Bingqing, I've admired this car for a long time."
"Once I've dealt with Song Qiao, I'll buy one and take you for a spin."
As soon as Cui Haoze finished speaking, Song Qiao stepped out of a car, holding Gao Meng's hand.
"Hello there, Young Master Cui from the Land of the Morning Calm!"
Song Qiao greeted Cui Haoze with a playful grin.
Song Qiao's indiscriminate provocation put Cui Haoze on the spot.
"Oh, it's you, the loser?"
"What are you doing here, crashing the party?"
"Given your company's current size, is this a place you should be?"
"Let me tell you!"
"With me, Cui Haoze, here today, you won't get anything out of the Phoenix Hotel!"
No matter what Cui Haoze said, Song Qiao always met it with a smile.
This wasn't due to flattery; it stemmed from Song Qiao's absolute confidence in the situation!
A step forward was confidence; a step back was arrogance!
"Hurry up and prepare one hundred million!"
"Damn it, don't go bankrupt and be unable to cough up a single cent!"
Faced with Cui Haoze's taunts, Song Qiao remained unperturbed and chuckled lightly.
"Oh?"
"With you saying that, I truly haven't noticed such a formidable figure from the Land of the Morning Calm!"
"Since you're so capable, why don't you just hand over the bidding share to me?"
Hearing Song Qiao consistently label him as being from the Land of the Morning Calm, Cui Haoze clenched his fists.
Li Bingqing stood behind Cui Haoze, watching their argument with a cold gaze.
"Gao Meng, let's go inside!"
Song Qiao brushed past Li Bingqing.
From the moment he got out of the car until he passed her, Song Qiao didn't even glance at Li Bingqing.
"Hmph!"
Li Bingqing had intended to maintain an aloof facade, hoping Song Qiao would beg for mercy.
To her surprise, she was treated as if she were invisible.
"What's with the act?"
"I'll see how you beg when you're publicly rejected and embarrassed!"
Cui Haoze made a fist in the air towards Song Qiao's retreating back.
"Damn it, I'll make you look like a fool later!"
Those who were preparing to court Sunshine Pharmaceuticals saw Cui Haoze's anger and stepped forward to restrain him.
"Young Master Cui, don't be angry!"
"Sunshine Pharmaceuticals is a good company; otherwise, it wouldn't hold half the market share!"
"Song Qiao is clearly trying to provoke you!"
"There's really no need to get angry with someone like him!"
"He knows he can't compete with you, Young Master Cui, so he's resorting to verbal attacks!"
"If you get angry, you'll fall right into his trap!"
After the flattery from a plump, greasy boss, Cui Haoze's mood improved considerably.
As Zhou Chang emerged to preside over the event, the entire hall instantly became lively.
"Hello, President Zhou!"
"Hello, President Zhou!"
"..."
Gao Meng saw Zhou Chang and whispered to Song Qiao.
"Should we go now?"
"It wouldn't be good if someone else got there first."
Song Qiao remained unfazed.
"If it were that easy, no one would bother doing business."
"Everyone would just study how to suck up to people!"
Li Bingqing appeared behind Song Qiao at some point and said coldly:
"I advise you not to go!"
"Zhou Chang won't favor you!"
"Don't embarrass yourself!"
Song Qiao chuckled.
"Are you afraid of losing, afraid I'll leave you no chance to beg for mercy like last time?"
Li Bingqing glanced around, relieved that no one else was standing nearby.
"Song Qiao, don't push it too far!"
Zhou Chang, who was in the crowd, noticed Li Bingqing.
Upon receiving a look from Li Bingqing, Zhou Chang instantly understood that the man beside her was Song Qiao!
Zhou Chang walked towards Li Bingqing, while Song Qiao proactively extended his hand.
"Hello, President Zhou!"
"I'm Song Qiao."
Following Li Bingqing's instructions, Zhou Chang completely ignored Song Qiao.
Much like how Song Qiao had ignored Li Bingqing earlier.
Unlike Li Bingqing, Song Qiao didn't feel awkward.
"Haha, with such little skill, you dare to try and talk to President Zhou."
"I wonder how you even got in here."
Song Qiao's expression remained calm. He extended his hand again, this time introducing his company briefly.
Before Zhou Chang could say anything, the guests erupted in laughter.
"Are you still not giving up?"
"It's bad enough that you're insignificant, but you have to drag your company out to shame it further, hahaha!"
"What kind of weirdo is this?"
Zhou Chang said indifferently.
"What small company?"
"Never heard of it."
Zhou Chang's face was frosty, his gaze fixed forward.
"If I had to deal with companies like you all day, wouldn't I be exhausted to death?"