Chapter 349: I Want Shares
Xu Mei explained in a panic, “Zhenguo, I wanted to save some money. I didn’t know the market price and thought that two million was enough. I didn’t expect hiring a hacker to cost so much money. I… I did it all for you!
“Actually, it’s okay. Even if we can’t get Black Tide, we can get someone else. Didn’t Moling leave us a few hackers’ contact details? I don’t believe that only Black Tide can help us!”
Qiao Zhenguo calmed down. When he thought about how Black Tide was not showing him any respect, he was also angry. Since that was the case, he would not look for Black Tide again to avoid being humiliated by her.
The two of them picked up their phones and made a few calls. However, whenever the other parties heard that they were Li City’s Qiao family, they all hung up rudely.
When they contacted the last person, Qiao Zhenguo could not help but say, “The offer price for this order is already very high. Why aren’t you accepting it?”
The other party snorted in disdain. “Mr. Qiao, you offended Black Tide and the entire hacker network. Do you think anyone will accept your order?
“Instead of wasting time on us, why don’t you quickly apologize to Black Tide?!”
Qiao Zhenguo’s face was pale. Xu Mei asked anxiously, “Zhenguo, what’s going on? They…”
Smack!
Qiao Zhenguo raised his hand and slapped Xu Mei hard.
“You jinx! Of all the people you could offend, you just had to offend Black Tide! Listen to what you’re saying. You’re just a shrew in the market! How did I marry a woman like you?! If Yunqiu were still around, she would definitely be able to handle all this trouble!
“Previously, it was Yunqiu who helped me manage the company, discuss business, meet clients, and do public relations. I didn’t have to worry about anything. What do you know? You only know how to spend money to create trouble for me! This time, you’ve offended Black Tide. You might offend someone else next time. Do you want to kill your daughter?”
Xu Mei widened her eyes in disbelief. They were filled with sorrow and anger.
Yunqiu? It had been so many years, yet Qiao Zhenguo still remembered that b*tch. He even compared her to that b*tch.
Before Xu Mei could retort, Qiao Zhenguo waved his hand in disgust. “Get lost! I don’t want to see you!”
Qiao Zhenguo suppressed his anger and calmed down before calling Black Tide again.
…
Qiao Xi looked at the caller ID and waited for a while before answering the call unhurriedly.
“Miss Black Tide, I apologize on behalf of Xu Mei. I’ve already reprimanded her. She’s a shrew. I hope you won’t stoop to her level. Rou Rou needs your help. As long as you agree, the price can be negotiated.”
Qiao Zhenguo said obsequiously, but there was silence on the other end.
He waited anxiously. After a long time, he heard a cold laugh.
Qiao Zhenguo was on edge. He was so nervous that his palms were sweating.
Black Tide said slowly, “Mr. Qiao, do you think I lack money?”
Qiao Zhenguo’s heart skipped a beat as he explained in horror, “Miss Black Tide, that’s not what I meant. As long as you can help Rou Rou, our Qiao family will definitely repay you in our next life!”
“Next life? Mr. Qiao, are you joking with me?”
Qiao Xi mocked. “What’s the point of talking about your next life if you owe someone a favor in this lifetime? Not to mention, a wicked family like yours might not have a next life.”
The atmosphere became awkward.
Qiao Zhenguo gritted his teeth. He heard Black Tide’s mockery but did not dare to retort.
Qiao Xi lay on the sofa and turned on the loudspeaker. “President Qiao, I’m a practical person. I don’t like empty talk. Do as you deem fit.”
Qiao Zhenguo gritted his teeth. “Miss Black Tide, you want…”
“The shares.” Qiao Xi went straight to the point. “Since Xu Mei offended me, I want all the shares in her hands.”
“Why would Xu Mei have…”
“You don’t want to give them to me?” Qiao Xi’s voice suddenly became icy-cold as she spoke firmly.
“After your first wife died, all the liquid assets fell into Xu Mei’s hands. Xu Mei bought 6% of Qiao Corporation’s shares with this money. Are you trying to deceive me?”
Qiao Zhenguo widened his eyes in disbelief.
Impossible! How did Black Tide know about this? Old Madam Qiao and Moling did not know this secret, so how did Black Tide know?
Chapter 350: Let Her Be The Scapegoat
“President Qiao, I only have one request. I want Xu Mei’s shares! If you don’t agree, I won’t care about Qiao Rou’s matter and you can forget about finding someone else to take on the job.”
Qiao Zhenguo was just about to open his mouth to refuse, but when he heard Qiao Xi mention Qiao Rou, his mind instantly buzzed.
Miss Black Tide just wanted shares, so he agreed!
As long as he could save Rou Rou, everything would be fine.
Although 6% of the shares was a lot, it was nothing compared to the wealth Qiao Rou had. Moreover, they still had a lot of Yunqiu’s assets so this wouldn’t affect them.
“President Qiao, I want Xu Mei’s shares. Is that clear?”
Qiao Zhenguo looked up at Xu Mei.
Xu Mei shuddered. She had only heard a few words, but she knew they were talking about the shares.
No, what right did Black Tide have to get her shares?!
Black Tide, this b*tch! How dare she?!
“Zhenguo, I don’t agree. No…”
Qiao Xi laughed with ridicule. “Alright, then save Qiao Rou yourselves…”
“You have to!” Qiao Zhenguo roared angrily. He gritted his teeth and shouted, “Stupid woman, it’s all because you offended Black Tide that you caused the entire hacker community to not dare to accept our Qiao family’s order. If we can’t clear Rou Rou’s name, the Qiao family will be finished!”
Xu Mei’s face was deathly pale. Her nails dug into her palms, causing her to tremble in pain. She had never felt such despair and anger before because she had always stood on the victor’s side. Back then, she forced Yunqiu to hand over her shares and give up her position as Madam Qiao. She had never thought that one day, she would be despised by others.
“Black Tide! You b*tch! You want to kill me! You…”
“You still dare to scold her? You shrew!” Qiao Zhenguo raised his hand and gave Xu Mei a slap.
Then, he said respectfully into the phone, “Miss Black Tide, don’t worry. I’ll definitely hand over the shares I promised you. As for Rou Rou…”
“Of course, I can save Qiao Rou, but the matter has blown up too much. It’s not that easy to clear her name. We have to find a scapegoat.” Qiao Xi paused for a moment and said indifferently, “Otherwise, how can we explain why Qiao Rou donated money of unknown origin?”
The moment Qiao Zhenguo heard the word ‘scapegoat’, he thought of Qiao Xi and blurted out, “I have another daughter…”
“You mean Qiao Xi?”
Qiao Xi was not annoyed, and her voice was still calm. “Qiao Rou wrongly accused her of being a mistress. It’s all over the news yet you still want to push the blame to her. Do you think anyone will believe you? President Qiao, don’t think that only the Qiao family has brains. You shouldn’t treat others as fools. But I have an idea…”
Qiao Zhenguo was instantly delighted. “Miss Black Tide, feel free to tell me.”
Qiao Xi’s voice was calm, but each and every word pushed Xu Mei into a sea of fire. “Why don’t we let Mrs. Xu Mei be the scapegoat? For the sake of your daughter’s future, I believe Mrs. Xu will agree. Mrs. Xu Mei was the one who stole money to donate to Qiao Rou. This conclusion sounds more realistic. Moreover, Mrs. Xu Mei is a mistress. The news of her mistreating Qiao Xi has already spread. Her reputation has long been ruined.”
Xu Mei’s body stiffened, and she felt as though her blood was flowing in reverse.
Qiao Xi asked slowly, “President Qiao, what do you think of my idea?”
She leaned lazily against the sofa and closed her eyes slightly, recalling the scene back then.
The Qiao family was invited to a banquet held by a family.
Qiao Rou ran around and accidentally broke the little master’s toy. Then, everyone in the Qiao family helped her cover up the truth and blamed it on her.
This was what they said—
“Xi Xi, your sister has always been obedient. Everyone likes her, so her reputation can’t be ruined. But you’re different. You didn’t have a biological mother to educate you. Even if you make a mistake, they won’t be able to bear to criticize you.”
Hence, she became a scapegoat and was pushed to the ground by the little master. The Qiao family hugged Qiao Rou and comforted her, but no one cared about whether she was in pain or not.
Later, when she came back from the countryside, they said, “Xi Xi, Rou Rou and Moling are so compatible. Moreover, your status is not good enough for the young master of the Gu family. Only Rou Rou, who has been pampered since she was young, is worthy of Moling.. You have to be understanding.”