That single word,'Sister-in-law'!
It was like a bolt of heavenly lightning exploding on flat ground!
Instantly!
It boomed throughout the entire restaurant!
"Hmph! Why call her older sister? I'll just call her sister-in-law directly and see her reaction."
"And while I'm at it, I'll cut off those two big idiots' pipedreams on the floor!"
"I'm so smart, so quick-witted!"
Meanwhile, Song Zhiyi, the other party in Lu Xuan's divine assist.
After hearing that sudden'Sister-in-law'!
She was completely stunned.
Her already slightly flushed, delicate and lovely little face, with a 'whoosh'!
Instantly turned bright red!
From her smooth, full forehead, it spread all the way to her small, exquisite earlobes, then to her fair, jade-like long neck... Even her ample bosom, tightly encased by her business suit and seemingly ready to burst forth, seemed to subtly rise and fall, becoming even more magnificent, as if due to this sudden immense surprise and shyness!
Her heart, moreover, began to pound uncontrollably and violently!
She subconsciously looked up, stealing a glance at Lu Cheng beside her, with an expression filled with panic, shyness, disbelief, and a hint of secret joy and anticipation that even she hadn't noticed.
But she saw him... he didn't refute or correct Lu Xuan's 'childish and innocent' misnomer as she had imagined.
Instead, he simply looked at her with a faint, doting smile, as if tacitly acknowledging it!
This discovery!
Made Song Zhiyi's little heart, which was already pounding wildly and fluttering due to the words'Sister-in-law', feel as if it would leap straight out of her throat.
It gave her a strong urge to immediately find a crack in the ground and burrow into it from shyness!
Yet, an indescribable sweetness quietly spread deep within her heart... "Sister-in-law?"
"Lu Cheng's younger sister... she actually called me sister-in-law?"
"Was she doing it on purpose? Or was it an accident...?"
"But, but what did Lu Cheng's look mean?!"
"Was he hinting at something to me?"
"Oh my god! My face is so hot, and my heart is beating so fast..."
...Meanwhile, another important person present, Director Wang, who had been negotiating a collaboration with Song Zhiyi and had decades of experience in the business world, had long since become a master of his craft.
His ability to read people had long reached a state of perfection and mastery!
After witnessing this dramatic scene unfold.
Especially when he clearly saw Lu Cheng's subtle expression, showing a hint of tacit approval and a doting smile, in response to the'Sister-in-law'!
And Song Zhiyi's infinitely shy, affectionate, almost dripping with emotion, and charming expression!
Instantly! He understood the deeper meaning and immense business opportunity contained within!
"The Lu family's little princess directly called Song Zhiyi'Sister-in-law' in person."
"Young Master Lu hasn't refuted it? What does this mean?"
"This means that President Song, right here, is the future Young Mistress of the Lu family!"
"How could I not cling to this powerful connection today?"
He immediately made a decisive move!
His face instantly transformed into a fawning smile that went deep to his bones!
Towards the somewhat flustered Song Zhiyi, his posture was incredibly humble!
His tone also became more sincere and enthusiastic than ever before!
"Oh my! President Song! Ahem... You see, I'm getting old and my eyes are failing, I've offended you greatly before, I hope President Song, you, with your magnanimity, will forgive me!"
He abruptly changed the subject, as if the penny-pinching businessman who had just been haggling and trying to lower prices was not him at all.
"President Song, regarding the project our two companies discussed earlier, I see absolutely no problems with it now!"
"We'll proceed exactly as per the plan you proposed earlier."
"No, that won't do! That would make me seem insincere!"
He slapped his thigh, making a determined expression!
"I've decided that, on top of the plan you proposed, our company will offer an additional five points of profit to Song Corporation."
"To express our most sincere desire for this precious cooperation opportunity, and our deep respect for you and... for Young Master Lu!"
Song Zhiyi's head was still spinning at this moment.
Hearing Director Wang's words, which went from arrogant to deferential and changed with astonishing speed, she merely responded subconsciously and vaguely.
"Ah, oh, okay, Director Wang, you're too kind..."
Director Wang was overjoyed to see the cooperation intention reached so easily!
He immediately struck while the iron was hot, smiling broadly as he arranged with Song Zhiyi to personally bring his legal team and secretary to Song Corporation the next day to formally sign the contract worth several hundred million!
He was afraid that any delay would cause the cooked duck to fly away!
After the contract details were finalized, Director Wang knew that his mission for the day was successfully completed.
Having achieved his objective, he very sensibly made a flimsy excuse about urgent company business, and quickly slipped away.
He was afraid that staying even one second longer would turn him into a glaring third wheel.
Interrupting Young Master Lu and the future Young Mistress's sweet time, and if he displeased Young Master Lu, he would regret it immensely.
"Exciting, this trip today was truly worth it!"
"I'm so quick-witted."
"A mere five points of profit, and I've hitched myself to the Lu family's towering ship..."
"In the future, even a tiny bit they casually drop from their fingertips will be enough for me to live comfortably for several lifetimes!"
After Director Wang left, filled with joy and anticipation for the future.
The slightly awkward atmosphere in the restaurant didn't seem to have eased much.
Song Zhiyi took a deep breath, trying to calm her fluttering heart.
At this moment, she had finally regained a little clarity from her shyness and joy, and also a bit of her usual demeanor as President of Song Corporation!
Her beautiful eyes, which had been somewhat hazy, instantly sharpened!
Her gaze mercilessly swept towards the two culprits, Ji Bochang and Qin Yu, who had just gotten up from the floor and were still fiercely clashing with their eyes!
Her delicate brows furrowed, and her voice was cold, carrying an undeniable tone of dismissal, as she directly issued a clear-out order!
"Ji Bochang! Is it interesting to repeatedly put on such a farce?"
She first gave a cold glare to Young Master Ji, who was still pretending to have been hit by Qin Yu, trying to elicit sympathy.
"You are not welcome here, please leave immediately!"
"Don't let me see your disgusting face again!"