Chapter 184 Negotiation (2)
Chapter 184 Negotiation (2)
These words made Bink's face turn somewhat ugly. He had always been a proud and arrogant man, and even when he was crippled and in his most painful moments, he had never lowered his pride. Now that he had begged her so much, she was still refusing him, which Bink found hard to accept.
He always hid in his own world, living a very self-centered and willful life, except for accommodating Zheng Yuyan. Although to some extent he was a rational person who could distinguish right from wrong, he still felt extremely angry when faced with Yan Zuozuo's ruthless rejection.
Even if his wife was wrong, things weren't beyond repair, so why did she have to be so ruthless? At that moment, Bink hated Yan Zuozuo to the core and wished he could kill her.
She didn't want his design, she didn't want her money, and she said it so righteously. This despicable woman left him at a loss for how to deal with her.
"Yan Zuozuo, don't think that just because Chi Moqing is protecting you, you can be arrogant. No matter what Yuyan does wrong, it doesn't warrant life imprisonment. Aren't you afraid I'll tell the media and ruin Chi Moqing's life because of it?"
Yan Zuozuo's face darkened: "I've already said that how to rule is up to the judge. If you insist on making trouble, then do as you please! But I remind Mr. Bink that you'd better have solid evidence, because slander and defamation are both crimes in our country!"
Bink sneered, "At worst, we'll all die together. Since you won't let my husband and I have an easy time, I won't let you have an easy time either!"
"Mr. Bink, are you threatening me?" Yan Zuozuo was furious and glared at Bink.
"Scared?" Bink's smile deepened. "If you don't want to lose both sides, then agree to my terms and let my wife go. There's an old Chinese saying, 'Those who have nothing to lose aren't afraid of those who have something to lose,' and right now I'm the one who has nothing to lose."
Yan Zuozuo had always thought Bink was aloof and a decent man, but now she realized he was utterly shameless. She stared at him, wishing she could throw coffee in his face.
Seeing Yan Zuozuo's angry expression, Bink smiled arrogantly, like a victor.
He thought he had won?
What a joke! Even if Yan Zuozuo isn't someone who's weathered many storms, she's certainly not had a smooth life. If she backs down just because of a few words, she doesn't deserve to be Chi Moqing's wife!
"It seems Mr. Bink's negotiations were a pretense; his real intention was to threaten me."
Her tone suddenly became calm, which made Bink's heart sink. He couldn't quite figure out what she was thinking, but he still said, "If I were you, I would be smart to agree. After all, who would be stupid enough to refuse something that brings both fame and fortune? Otherwise, it would really be a lose-lose situation, and no one would have a good time."
"In Mr. Bink's mind, are all women like your wife?"
Bink's face darkened. "What do you mean by that?"
“If you want design drawings, I can draw them myself; if you want money, I can earn it myself. Even if I can’t earn it, my husband will support me, so I don’t need Mr. Bink to pity me. Therefore, I have no reason to agree to your conditions.”
Bink pursed his lips: "So you've completely abandoned all pretense?"
Yan Zuozuo shook her head and said seriously, "It was Mr. Bink who was the one who tore off the mask. As far as I'm concerned, I respect the judge's ruling. Instead of trying to persuade me here, you should think about how to persuade the judge."
Bink's face turned ashen with anger. This damned woman was completely unreasonable!
He suddenly slammed his hand on the table: "Yan Zuozuo, I'm giving you one last chance. Will you agree or not?"
“I think my attitude is very clear. If Bink is not very fluent in Chinese, I can be more explicit: I will listen to the judge in everything, and I will not agree to anything else!” After saying that, she glanced at Bink indifferently. “Let’s end our conversation here. I’d like to advise Mr. Bink that instead of wasting time with me now, you might as well let Zheng Yuyan reform herself. Maybe she will have a chance to get a reduced sentence.”
"Yan Zuozuo, don't be so arrogant. So what if Chi Moqing is there for you to lean on? Do you really think a man like him will stay with one woman forever? He's only after something new with you. He'll get tired of you eventually, and then you can just go cool off somewhere else... Ah!"
Before Bink could finish speaking, Yan Zuozuo splashed a cup of coffee at him. Bink, who was in a wheelchair and already had difficulty moving around, was now unable to dodge and stared at Yan Zuozuo in disbelief.
"I always thought only women had such a vicious tongue, but I never imagined Mr. Bink's tongue was even more vicious than a woman's. This cup of coffee is to wash your mouth clean, so you won't keep stirring up trouble here!" After saying that, Yan Zuozuo left without looking back.
Bink took a while to come to his senses, then stared intently at Yan Zuozuo's departing figure. What a shameless woman! How dare she treat him like that! Fine, very well!
Bink took out his phone. Since the negotiations had failed, he was determined not to let his wife suffer any more injustice. He would fulfill Yuyan's unfulfilled wish for her.
Yan Zuozuo, just wait until you're completely ruined!
As Yan Zuozuo stepped out of the coffee shop, she took a deep breath. It felt great to splash Bink. No wonder he was with Zheng Yuyan; they were birds of a feather.
She sneered. To others, she was a sparrow turned phoenix, but so what? As long as she and Chi Moqing lived happily ever after, what did it matter if she was a sparrow? It was none of their business to worry about her!
Perhaps she would have softened her heart before and agreed to Bink's request. After all, Zheng Yuyan was indeed very young, and it was truly pitiful that she would spend her entire life in prison. But now she understood clearly that even if she softened her heart, they wouldn't appreciate it; they might even escalate their schemes and cause more trouble in the future. Rather than regretting it later, she shouldn't be soft-hearted now.
However, judging from Bink's reaction, he probably wouldn't let it go easily, so it was best for her to take precautions. Just as she was lost in thought, Fisher suddenly called, "Sweetheart, are you free the day after tomorrow?"
Yan Zuozuo was taken aback, then nodded and said, "I haven't had anything going on lately, what's wrong?"
“An old friend of mine is going back to China for a trip in a couple of days. He really admires your designs. I’ll introduce you two.”
Fisher's old friend? Yan Zuozuo was taken aback. Could it be another famous designer?
"Can I find out who it is?"
"Tong Shili, you should have heard of her, right? Let's meet at the entrance of the International Building at 5:30 the day after tomorrow."
Tong Shili is a world-renowned designer, the go-to designer for many Hollywood socialites, and has won numerous international awards. She is an idol sought after by many designers in China.
She also really likes Tong Shili's designs, which are simple yet elegant, ethereal and graceful. Whether they are magnificent or fresh and lovely, they all feel different after passing through her hands. It is a unique kind of beauty.
"Okay, I'll be on time." Yan Zuozuo felt an indescribable excitement at the prospect of meeting her favorite designer soon. After a pause, she took out her phone and called Chi Moqing.
"Where are you?" Before she could speak, Chi Moqing suddenly asked. She was taken aback, then smiled and said, "I'm shopping. Mr. Bink just asked to meet me."
"What does he want to meet with you for?"
Yan Zuozuo sighed: "It's about Zheng Yuyan again. They say she's about to be sentenced, and they hope you can be lenient."
"Impossible!" Anyone who dares to harm his wife will face severe consequences!
After a while, he tentatively asked again, "Honey, you wouldn't have given in to your soft heart and agreed, would you?"
Yan Zuozuo chuckled: "I almost lost my husband, so I'm not stupid enough to make the same mistake twice."
"That's good. Some people don't deserve to be forgiven," Chi Moqing said encouragingly. Just as he was about to speak again, he saw Park Sun-hee place a plane ticket in front of him. He frowned helplessly and said, "Wife, I have some bad news to tell you."
Yan Zuozuo raised an eyebrow: "What news? Could it be that you cheated on her, or even got her pregnant?"
"..." Chi Moqing's lips twitched. "Is your husband such a shameless person? What I'm saying is, I'm going abroad for a couple of days. The trip is tentatively scheduled for a week, but the exact time depends on how things go there. Honey, I won't be able to see you for a long time. Do you want to come abroad with me?"
"A week?" It felt like a long time, and Yan Zuozuo knew she would miss him terribly. But she didn't want to interfere with his work, and in a couple of days she was going to meet her favorite designer, so she was afraid she wouldn't be able to be with him. She was so distressed.
Hearing her rejection, Chi Moqing's voice was muffled, "Aren't you really going to reconsider? I might get lovesick."
Yan Zuozuo chuckled softly, "Is President Chi's mouth all sweet? He's so good at talking. By the way, what time is your flight?"
"Tomorrow morning."
"Luckily it's not the day after tomorrow afternoon, so I can see you off at the airport," Yan Zuozuo said.
Chi Moqing raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong the afternoon of the day after tomorrow?"
"Fischer wants to introduce me to a designer I really like at the International Building. If you're leaving the day after tomorrow, I might not be able to see you off at the airport."
It's Fisher again. What exactly is he up to?
Chi Moqing was a little unhappy, but since it was a designer that Yan Zuozuo liked, he couldn't stop them from meeting. He snorted and said, "No drinking. The world outside is chaotic. I'm worried my wife will suffer."
"I know, it was just a meal together, and the other person is a female designer, nothing will happen."
"Okay then, I'll make you dinner tonight."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, honey."
Seeing that he had hung up, Park Sun-hee said, "President, these are important documents that need your signature. This is the report from each department last month. Please take a look."
"I understand, you can go back to work," Chi Moqing said calmly. But Park Sun-hee didn't leave. Instead, she looked at Chi Moqing and said, "President, can I say a few words to you that have nothing to do with work?"
Chi Moqing didn't even look up. He quickly glanced through the document before speaking, "Speak."
“I saw the lady yesterday when I took the elevator.”
Chi Moqing sneered inwardly. So he's already losing his composure?
"So, what did you say to my wife?"
Park Sun-hee sensed his hostility and guessed that Yan Zuozuo had probably said something to him. Actually, she wasn't surprised; she had already thought of it yesterday when Chi Moqing took Yan Zuozuo to inspect the various floors. What surprised her, however, was how considerate Chi Moqing was towards Yan Zuozuo; it seemed that it wouldn't be easy to ruin their relationship.
She paused for a moment, then said, "As the president's secretary, it's natural for me to always protect the president at work. So I offered some well-intentioned advice to the madam. I meant no harm; I was just trying to help the president."
"For my own good?" Chi Moqing smiled knowingly.
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