Early the next morning, the assistant got to work handling the matter of terminating the contract with the Feng family. The company had been cooperating with the Feng family for years, and ending the contract abruptly without thorough preparation would result in significant financial losses.
Despite the assistant's report detailing the profitability and ramifications of breaking ties, Gu Qixiao remained firm in his decision to terminate the cooperation with the Feng family.
The assistant refrained from arguing further, simply responded with an "Understood," and left the office.
Gu Qixiao then recalled that Wu Bei had compiled information on the industry over the past few years, including details about so erging enterprises. Among them, there were bound to be potential suppliers suitable to replace the Feng family.
He imdiately opened his email and began browsing. Sure enough, there was a supplier offering similar products to the Feng family—a newly erging enterprise that had only gained prominence in recent years.
Gu Qixiao promptly forwarded the details of this company to the assistant, instructing him to conduct an investigation before finalizing any cooperation.
Assistant Li, ever the exemplary professional, efficiently resolved the cooperation termination within a single day.
He also thoroughly investigated the new potential partner that Gu Qixiao had proposed and managed to negotiate a contract that was a third cheaper than the price the Feng family previously offered.
While everything on this end was being seamlessly resolved, joy on one side was matched by despair on the other.
Mr. Feng was caught off guard by the abrupt cancellation from the Gu family. He couldn't comprehend why, after years of stable collaboration, their partnership would be terminated so suddenly.
Initially, Mr. Feng maintained his composure after being inford of the termination. However, he soon realized that this was only the beginning.
When Feng Qinqin returned ho that day, she sensed that the atmosphere in the house was different from usual, and there was a noticeable trace of worry on her father's face.
She asked what was wrong, but Mr. Feng brushed it off casually, saying it was just minor work issues.
This response didn't alleviate Feng Qinqin's concern. She knew her father's temperant well—he never brought work-related emotions ho.
If he did bring worry ho, it ant the issue had a substantial impact on the company.
Rather than question him further, Feng Qinqin returned to her room and covertly asked the company manager about the situation.
Upon learning that Mr. Feng was troubled because the Gu family had terminated their partnership, she beca even more concerned. Though the Feng family could not rival the prominence of the Gu family, their legacy in Capital City spanned several generations.
The partnership had been established by their elder generations, so to end such a long-standing cooperation without any clear reason was baffling.
It was easy to deduce that this was Gu Qixiao's doing, but Feng Qinqin barely knew him—not beyond brief encounters at banquets or hearing others talk about him.
She didn't know where to start in attempting to help the company. The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she felt, so she instinctively sought out Ji Yu to confide in.
When Ji Yu heard about the Gu family's termination of their cooperation with the Feng family, she was stunned, but quickly asked, "Do you know who the Gu family's new partner is?"
"I don't. My father refuses to discuss it with . I only noticed sothing was off and asked the company manager to find out."
"If the Gu family's new partner isn't finalized, or they're keeping it under wraps, either scenario is bad news for your family," Ji Yu analyzed.
Hearing Ji Yu's assessnt, Feng Qinqin felt darkness cloud her vision.
Just then, Mrs. Feng's voice echoed through the house, prompting Feng Qinqin to hastily bid farewell to Ji Yu and hang up the phone.
Ji Yu stared blankly at her phone. Could it be that Gu Qixiao terminated the cooperation with Qinqin's family because of her?
Logically, it shouldn't be the case, but if it was, it would be overly petty. If there's an issue, direct it at —why involve innocent people?
She decided to clarify the matter directly. Ji Yu considered calling Gu Qixiao to arrange a eting.
But after scanning her contact list thoroughly, she realized she no longer had Gu Qixiao's number. She had only ever had his assistant's contact, but after their divorce, she deleted it, assuming she'd never need it again.
Left with no alternatives, Ji Yu decided to ask Mr. Gu to help her arrange a eting with Gu Qixiao.
During their marriage, Mr. Gu had treated Ji Yu exceptionally well. After all, she was the daughter-in-law he had personally chosen for his son.
However, his son had been such a disappointnt, not returning even once in three years of marriage. Now, hearing Ji Yu ask him to arrange a eting with his son left him puzzled, but he complied.
After finalizing the ti, Mr. Gu continued to remind Ji Yu to take care of her health. "If that foolish boy ever makes you angry again, just co to —I'll teach him a lesson for you."
Mr. Gu's words ward Ji Yu's heart, but she hadn't yet told him about her divorce from Gu Qixiao.
Once he found out that the divorce was initiated by her, how would Mr. Gu perceive her?
She decided to deal with that later. For now, she just needed to et Gu Qixiao and talk things through.
"I understand, Dad. You take care of yourself as well—don't overwork," Ji Yu replied, comforting Mr. Gu.
Her soft and gentle tone made Mr. Gu even happier. The two chatted briefly before ending the call.
A few days later, at 10:30 in the morning, Ji Yu arrived early at the cafe where she and Gu Qixiao had agreed to et. Incidentally, it was the sa cafe where she had chatted with Feng Qinqin earlier.
This ti, since they were discussing business matters, Ji Yu didn't choose her usual window seat but opted for a private room instead.
Sitting inside, Ji Yu wasn't anxious since she had arrived early. She quietly waited for Gu Qixiao to show up.
On the other side, Gu Qixiao sat in his car, preparing to head to the cafe at his father's insistence.
"Whatever the matter is, why can't it be discussed at ho? Why do we have to et at a cafe? The old man is being ridiculous," he thought.
Leaning back in his seat, Gu Qixiao rubbed the corner of his eyes before instructing the driver to set off.
Halfway through the journey, Song Xuan's call ca in.
Seeing her na appear, Gu Qixiao felt a headache coming on. If he didn't answer, Song Xuan would keep calling until he did, so for the sake of convenience, he reluctantly picked up.
"What's wrong?" Gu Qixiao sounded slightly impatient, but the next second, he instructed the driver to turn the car around and head to Song Xuan's location.
Song Xuan had said on the phone, "Brother Xiao, where are you right now? I just got into a car accident. Can you co over and help ?"
Although Gu Qixiao wasn't eager to see Song Xuan, upon hearing about her car accident, he imdiately had the driver turn around.
Upon arrival, he saw Song Xuan's car crashed into a streetlamp. She was sitting on the roadside, appearing deeply shaken.
A crowd had gathered to watch, with so even taking photos and videos.
Feeling exasperated, Gu Qixiao got out of the car, brought the dazed Song Xuan aboard, and left the driver to deal with the accident.
"Are you okay?" Gu Qixiao asked, looking at Song Xuan, who seed lost.
She suddenly threw herself into his arms, crying softly. "Brother Xiao, a mont ago, I thought I'd never see you again. I was so scared—terrified! Thank goodness you ca right away to help ."
"It's alright now. You're fine," Gu Qixiao reassured her, gently patting her back.
"Brother Xiao, you must care about , or you wouldn't have co to my aid, right? Brother Xiao, I love you. Let's be together," Song Xuan said, her gaze fervent and frantic.
Gu Qixiao imdiately pushed her away in disgust. "Song Xuan, no matter how many tis I say it, it's impossible between us. Stop deluding yourself."
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