Chapter 28: The Art of Changing Faces

  "Miss Su, I know you're sincere. If it were just up to me personally, I'd be happy to sell the company to you, since your offer is a whole 100 million higher than Xingyan's."

  But...my employees have followed me for so long, and I've always tried to give them a happy working environment. In the end, I couldn't let them take the risk.

  I know you're doing great in the fashion industry, and under your leadership, Jing Cheng International has a lot of potential to become one of the top domestic companies. But wedding dresses and weddings are different paths... I'm really very sorry..." Madam Mu politely declined again.

  Su Yingxue seemed to be very sad and regretful, hanging her head in despair, and said hoarsely: "I know... Madam is so resistant to selling the company to me, it must have something to do with the rumors about me outside... thinking that I am a ruthless businessman, unscrupulous, cold-blooded... Hehe, actually, Madam doesn't need to be so tactful in rejecting me, I don't mind these things."

  Mrs. Mu was slightly embarrassed, but in fact, long before she was approached by the Qingma Group, Su Yingxue's reputation in the business world was not good, with many companies going bankrupt, allegedly all caused by her behind the scenes.

  Otherwise, with her maturity and composure, she would not have easily trusted the people from Qingma Group.

  "Miss Su, I didn't mean it that way. As someone who has lived for a long time, the business world is like a battlefield, and there's been plenty of mutual slander. I don't take it too seriously," said Mrs. Mu politely.

  Su Yingxue smiled as if comforting herself, picked up her wine glass and toasted to Mrs. Mu, "No matter what, I hope Mrs. Mu will be happy in the US from now on."

  "You and your husband have created a wonderful company, providing countless newlyweds with perfect weddings and unforgettable wedding dresses. Although I won't be able to continue your dreams, personally, I want to express my deepest respect for you both!"

  Mrs. Mu's eyes finally showed a hint of emotion, Su Yingxue's words brought back many memories of the past years.

  They, as a couple, had walked all the way, helping pair after pair of newlyweds walk into the sacred hall, was indeed a beautiful dream.

  "Thank you, Miss Su, I also hope that you and Mr. Lin can walk into the happy hall", Mrs. Mu clinked glasses with Su Yingxue.

  Su Yingxue nodded, gazing lovingly at Lin Fei. After putting down her wine glass, she suddenly reached out and grasped Lin Fei's left hand, placing it on the dinner table, their fingers intertwining tightly.

  "Lin Fei, Mrs. Mu and her husband are really great, we will be like them too, right?"

  Lin Fei was already used to how to answer and smiled softly in cooperation, "Of course".

  Just then, Mrs. Mu's eyes suddenly fixed on the watch in Lin Fei's hand, and she covered her mouth in surprise.

  "My goodness, this... I'm being presumptuous in asking, Miss Su, but where did this watch come from?" asked Mrs. Mu, pointing at the watch.

  Su Yingxue said innocently, "What's wrong, Mrs. Mu? This is the token of love I gave to Lin Fei. I think this watch has a clear and pure feeling, so I bought it for him."

  "This watch is called 'Heart of the Sea', right?" Mrs. Mu said with a smile.

  "Does madam know about this watch too? Yes, I got it from an auction abroad." Su Yingxue asked curiously.

  Lin Fei was shocked on the side!

  This watch was originally prepared for Mrs. Mu to see! ?

  By now, he couldn't help but guess that this woman had ulterior motives, but she was acting so naturally, as if she were a graduate of the film academy!

  As expected, Mrs. Mu sighed with nostalgia: "This 'Heart of the Sea' was actually a token of love I gave to my late husband, saying that as long as it remains, we will be together forever..."

  Later, after my husband passed away, I was overcome with grief and nostalgia, so I decided to auction it off as his last act of charity to an overseas buyer...

  "Never thought that after all these years, it would end up in your hands and be given to your loved one."

  Su Yingxue immediately revealed a shocked and adorable expression, then looked at Lin Fei with deep affection.

  Lin Fei could only smile, but in fact, he was secretly bitter. What a clever move to attack the heart! This woman had clearly investigated Mu's wife's background long ago and grasped her deep feelings for her deceased husband, putting on a good show!

  It turns out that the more Mrs. Mu looked at Su Yingxue, the more satisfied she became, and even started to wipe away tears from the corners of her eyes, saying: "Miss Su, I have to say, this is probably fate... It seems that heaven also hopes that my husband's and my dream will be continued by you and Mr. Lin... I shouldn't have listened to others' words, I should follow my heart, I've decided... to sell the company to you."

  "What's wrong?!" Su Yingxue seemed like she couldn't take it, "Mrs. Mu, please don't be like this, I don't want this matter to affect your judgment, it's just a coincidence."

  Mrs. Mu insisted, "No, even if it's not because of this watch, I'm very satisfied with Miss Su. I have my own judgment. I don't think you're the ruthless businessman they say you are. You're excellent and humble."

  Su Yingxue's face changed to one of surprise, covering her mouth and saying: "Mrs. Mu, don't say that... If it's really like this, I'm too grateful to you! I will definitely do my best to make your company go further!"

  Mrs. Mu nodded with a smile and clinked glasses with Su Yingxue, her eyes narrowing into slits as she laughed.

  In just a few minutes, it was time for lunch to end, and Mrs. Mu had other things to attend to, so she had to leave first.

  Before leaving, he mentioned that he would go to find Su Yingxue to sign the contract tomorrow, and enthusiastically asked Lin Fei, who was on the side, to take a photo with her and Su Yingxue as a keepsake, because this was an unforgettable meal for Mrs. Mu.

  Lin Fei could see that Mrs. Mu genuinely liked Su Yingxue very much, and was directly conquered by her in just one meal!

  Su Yingxue smiled and leaned in close to Mrs. Mu, like a granddaughter with her grandmother, then respectfully sent Mrs. Mu off.

  When the private room door closed, the woman turned around and faced Lin Fei again. In an instant, however, the gentle sweet smile from earlier had completely disappeared, replaced by her initial cold indifference, as if she were a different person altogether!

  Lin Fei once again witnessed the "changing face" technique and suspected that this woman might have learned Sichuan opera.

  Su Yingxue didn't have time to care about her "boyfriend's" surprised expression, and took out her phone to dial Zhang Jing's number.

  "Zhang Jing, Mrs. Mu has agreed to sell the company to us, tomorrow morning she will come to sign the contract and then immediately start renewing contracts with those key employees in her company."

  Also, when signing the contract, find some TV stations and newspaper reporters to take photos on the spot and publicize this news vigorously," Su Yingxue instructed expressionlessly.

  "Yes, Director Su, I knew you would have a way!" Zhang Jing's tone was full of excitement and admiration.