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Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Slap in the Face: Who Would Oppose a Sick Person?
Meng Lin indeed saw Lu Sheng’s proposal at the board of directors meeting, but she took the initiative to find Lu Sheng for sponsorship not just because she found their activities interesting.
It was more because she wanted to meet Lu Sheng.
Ever since Bai Qiang mentioned retreating from the world over a year ago, she virtually disappeared without a trace.
Meng Lin understood Bai Qiang’s nature; saying she wanted to retreat meant she didn’t wish to be disturbed.
Hence, even though she constantly thought about her throughout the year, she never sent anyone to look for her.
That was until at the charity auction dinner at the Fu Family’s last time, when Bai Qiang suddenly sent her a message, asking her to buy that Red ginseng at any cost.
So, she gritted her teeth and bid fifteen million against Li Muchen, ultimately winning that ginseng.
Only for Bai Qiang to then say that the Red ginseng was intended for Li Muchen.
Although it was a mix-up, at least she finally got in touch with the person she’d been yearning for.
Upon hearing that the other party was doing well in her seclusion, Meng Lin was also relieved. But afterwards, Bai Qiang disappeared like before, leaving no news.
Last week at a business cocktail party, Meng Lin accidentally bumped into Gu Zhi and brought the matter up, asking him if there was any news of Bai Qiang.
Gu Zhi then mentioned someone to her, that was Lu Sheng.
Gu Zhi said that Bai Qiang had specifically written him a note, telling Lu Sheng to seek him out at Crystal if she ever needed help in Jiang City.
He also said that this girl named Lu Sheng must be very important to Bai Qiang, and encouraged Meng Lin to take good care of her should they meet.
Both Meng Lin and Gu Zhi were old acquaintances of Lu Sheng from a previous life.
Of course, they didn’t know that "Bai Qiang" was no longer alive, that now only "Lu Sheng" was living.
But they knew that Bai Qiang was the most important person to them. If Bai Qiang considered Lu Sheng important, then Lu Sheng was worth their care.
So at the board meeting, upon seeing the name Lu Sheng, Meng Lin directly proposed to meet her and offer some sponsorship to their team.
After meeting, the girl’s calm and composed demeanor occasionally reminded Meng Lin of Bai Qiang, immediately creating a sense of closeness and trust with the girl.
Meng Lin asked Lu Sheng to call her ’sister’ and even gave her her personal mobile number, telling her to seek her help for anything in Jiang City besides Gu Zhi.
The person Bai Qiang treated as a sister, from now on, was her sister as well.
So earlier, when Meng Lin came here and heard Fu Siya sarcastically mocking Lu Sheng around so many onlookers, she immediately felt displeased.
How could she tolerate others bullying her sister-like figure?
Seeing Fu Siya stumped and unable to respond, Meng Lin, recalling the grievance the girl had just felt, remained unsoothed and continued coldly.
"Regardless, Miss Fu is a key figure in the Fu Group, she should know better than to judge people by their appearance, right?"
"Miss Fu, born into a wealthy family and with a silver spoon, naturally is proud, but there’s no need to belittle us country-raised children."
"Miss Fu keeps saying that people not on the same level can’t speak on equal terms, so according to your theory, Miss Fu, I probably shouldn’t be conversing with you either?"
"But a twenty-something person, being so aggressive and full of sarcasm in front of so many people against a high school girl, I really don’t see how high your level is."
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Wow, Meng Lin’s remarks are really harsh!
She’s practically slapped Fu Siya’s face in front of so many people, leaving her no dignity at all.
But you can’t blame Meng Lin for being angry.
Fu Siya just said those words, suggesting that a country girl could associate with some big boss, implying that a girl might get sponsorship through improper means.
It seems like she was making fun of the girl, but in fact, she was mocking Meng Lin as well.
After all, in terms of background, Meng Lin is even less privileged than Lu Sheng, a girl who grew up in a mountain village and attended school in the countryside.
Does it mean that if a girl from a modest background secures sponsorship, it must be through inappropriate means? Every deal President Meng has fought for over the years, it was all earned through genuine effort and capability.
Fu Siya, hearing Meng Lin’s relentless remarks, felt her blood pressure surge.
These businesspeople, what they value most is face.
Usually, when they meet, everyone exchanges pleasantries and compliments; when did anyone dare to speak to her like this? Meng Lin mocking her in front of so many people, suggesting she is of lower status, it’s as if she trampled her dignity underfoot!
But, regrettably, Fu Siya didn’t dare to retort.
She hadn’t yet secured the 30 million order.
Her earlier mocking of Lu Sheng had already offended Meng Lin, if she couldn’t restrain herself and retorted now, this deal would be thoroughly ruined.
Between face and money, she still knows which is more important. 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
So even though she was so angry that her hands were trembling, Fu Siya still took a deep breath and forcefully squeezed out an awkward smile.
Grinding her teeth, she forced a smile and said, "...President Meng, you misunderstood, that’s not what I meant."
"Your status is naturally much higher than mine, and I definitely didn’t mean to belittle people from the countryside."
"It’s just my nature to be blunt and speak thoughtlessly, please don’t take it to heart..."
However, Meng Lin directly interrupted her, saying indifferently, "Miss Fu, the person you should be apologizing to isn’t me." Then she glanced at Lu Sheng.
Meaning, if there’s an apology, it should be directed to Lu Sheng, not her.
Fu Siya sharply inhaled, her fists clenched so tight that her nails nearly pierced her palms.
Is this Meng Lin getting too presumptuous!
How dare she demand that the president of Fu Group, the sole heiress of the Fu Family, apologize to a nobody illegitimate girl in front of so many people??
She really thinks too highly of herself!!
Fu Siya has been the cherished pearl of the Fu Family from birth, a well-pampered madam raised amidst stars; she had never undergone such humiliation.
If it comes to it, forget the deal! From now on, she would fight Meng Lin to the end!
She really thinks Fu Siya is so easy to provoke, that she has no temper?
Just when Fu Siya could no longer suppress the rage in her heart and was about to lash out at Meng Lin, the ever-silent Lu Sheng suddenly spoke up: "There’s no need to apologize."
This sentence "There’s no need to apologize" forcibly stifled the words that were about to burst from Fu Siya’s mouth.
Fu Siya gasped for breath.
...At least this despicable illegitimate girl knew her place, aware that she couldn’t accept her apology, and took initiative to smooth things over.
Fu Siya sneered in her heart, preparing to calm her breath, when the girl continued to speak.
"There’s no need for an apology, after all, judging from the symptoms, Miss Fu clearly shows signs of premature menopause."
"Who would bother arguing with a sick person," saying this, the girl’s demeanor remained undisturbed as she linked arms with Meng Lin, "It’s ten o’clock, Lin, let’s go in."
