Chapter Nineteen: Because She Deserved It!

Outside the Song Corporation building.

"How could you make such a reckless promise?"

"The Wolong Bank is a world-class financial consortium. They are visiting the East Sea this time, and they will only select one investment target."

"The Song Corporation is currently being suppressed by the entire Yunhai business community, plagued by internal strife and external threats. Obtaining their investment is simply unrealistic!"

Song Yuting’s beautiful face turned cold as she couldn't help but complain to Qin Feng. She did not believe he could pull it off.

"Why?" Qin Feng replied with his hands in his pockets, grinning, "Are you afraid I’ll lose your position as president?"

"What do you think?" Song Yuting frowned slightly. "Song Qing is a fool. If he becomes president, the Song Corporation is finished! Besides, I don't like others making decisions for me!"

Furthermore, if he lost, Song Qing would certainly break Qin Feng’s legs.

"Don't worry." Seeing her serious expression, Qin Feng offered a mysterious smile. "I have everything under control. You won't lose your seat; just wait and see."

"Once I save the Song Corporation, you might be so moved that you'll offer your hand in marriage!"

With that playful remark, Qin Feng walked away. Watching his carefree back, Song Yuting felt her chest heave with indignation. If not for the fact that he had saved her once again, she would have given him a piece of her mind.

Yet, for some reason, Qin Feng’s composed and unflappable attitude made it seem as if he had already secured victory. It made one want to believe in him. Could he truly have a plan?

"No!" she dismissed the thought. "How could he possibly manage it? He's just a small-time doctor; what does he know?" She sighed, her face weary. "Is it truly heaven's will that the Song Corporation shall perish?"

...

Qin Feng returned to his old apartment building. Just as he was about to shower, his phone rang. It was his mother-in-law, Lan Fang.

"Qin Feng, I have good news! Master Hu sent people over today to call off the engagement!"

"Come over for dinner tomorrow night; we’re going to celebrate!"

Lan Fang’s voice on the other end was both flirtatious and excited. Qin Feng knew exactly why—it was his own doing that had terrified Master Hu into backing down. But at the thought of Xu Banxia’s arrogant face, his scalp tingled.

"Aunt Lan, let's skip it. I’ve been quite busy with work lately..."

"Don't give me that," Lan Fang interrupted with domineering authority, ignoring his excuses. "I’ve already notified you. If you don't show up, I’ll send an eight-man sedan chair to drag you here!"

Qin Feng twitched his mouth. He knew his mother-in-law was more than capable of doing exactly that.

"Fine," he relented, having no other choice.

...

The next day.

Qin Feng had just woken up when a knock sounded at the door. He opened it to find Master Hu, who had arrived with a few underlings. Seeing Qin Feng, he bowed respectfully and cautiously.

"Mr. Qin!"

"I apologize for my previous offenses. I have already called off the engagement with Xu Banxia, and I wanted to inform you personally!"

"Hmm." Qin Feng nodded. "I see. You did well."

"Not at all, Mr. Qin! I’m just grateful you aren't holding it against me!"

"Oh, right!" Master Hu presented a gift. "This bottle of Moutai is my finest collection. I’d like to give it to you, Mr. Qin!"

Qin Feng looked at the bottle. It was housed in an old jar, sealed with wax, with a greenish hue around the rim. It looked like an antique.

Seeing Qin Feng's confusion, Master Hu hurriedly explained, "This isn't ordinary Moutai. It’s from the very first batch sold by the ancient Moutai Town one hundred and sixty years ago! It's known as 'Huisha Moutai'!"

"Across the whole country, I doubt there’s another bottle left besides this one in my hands. It’s been so hard to preserve it until now! Many high-ranking officials and nobles have offered millions for it, but I couldn't bear to sell it!"

"Oh?" Qin Feng was surprised. He hadn't expected the old liquor to have such a pedigree. Since that was the case... he might as well take it to the Song family as a gift.

...

That evening, Xu Banxia drove home, her emotions complex. She couldn't forget the scene where Qin Feng had stood up for her and fought, displaying an astonishing aura. It lingered in her mind, and her impression of him had shifted, though she wasn't sure what to call these feelings.

But she hadn't seen him in two days. He used to report even when he skipped work, but now he hadn't even checked in. Did he no longer respect her as his director?

After sitting in her car for a while, she finally went inside. She knew he was coming for dinner—she was definitely going to question him!

When she entered, her mother, Lan Fang, had already prepared a feast, but Qin Feng hadn't arrived yet. Her father, Xu Jingnian, was frowning and muttering to himself.

"It's so strange. Master Hu was so fond of Banxia, why would he suddenly call off the engagement?"

Lan Fang sounded dissatisfied. "What is wrong with you? What was so good about Master Hu? A degenerate old thug. Isn't Qin Feng much better than him?"

"You women and your short-sightedness!" Xu Jingnian retorted coldly. "I'm worried that we might have offended Master Hu somehow, causing him to break it off. What if he comes back for revenge?"

Just then, Xu Lianzhi returned with Han Long. Xu Lianzhi’s cheek was red and swollen.

"Lianzhi, what happened to your face?" Xu Jingnian asked in surprise.

"Don't even ask!" Xu Lianzhi gritted her teeth in anger. "These injuries... it was that bastard Qin Feng who did this!"

What?! Xu Jingnian and Lan Fang were shocked.

Xu Banxia asked with a grave expression, "Why would he hit you?"

Though both Xu Lianzhi and Han Long knew the truth, she twisted the story. "That brat has no respect for me at all. I only said a few words to him, and because he didn't like it, he attacked me!"

"Dad, Mom, look at my face... it’s ruined! You must stand up for me!"

Xu Jingnian was furious. "That wretch Qin Feng... to dare beat Lianzhi like this, he is an absolute disgrace! A person like him is never allowed to enter the Xu household!"

"Even if Master Hu called off the engagement, it doesn't mean it’s his turn! I've decided!"

Xu Banxia found it hard to believe, but she instinctively said, "This... could there be a misunderstanding? Qin Feng doesn't seem like the type."

"A misunderstanding? Isn't Lianzhi’s face proof enough?" Xu Jingnian roared.

At that moment, "Uncle Xu, Aunt Lan, I’m here!"

Qin Feng walked in carrying a bottle of wine, dressed in clean casual clothes, and greeted them with a smile.

"You brat!" Xu Jingnian was livid. "You’ve come at the right time. I was just about to settle scores with you. Lianzhi says you hit her! Give me an explanation!"

Qin Feng looked over and saw Han Long and Xu Lianzhi present. Combined with Xu Jingnian’s rage, he realized Xu Lianzhi must have slandered him.

Xu Banxia couldn't help but ask, "Did you hit her?"

"That’s right," Qin Feng answered frankly. "I did hit her."

What!? Everyone was stunned.

"Why would you hit her for no reason?" Xu Banxia said, feeling a flare of anger as her cold, beautiful face frosted over.

Qin Feng sneered. "I hit her because she deserved it!"

"You brat! Do you think the daughters of the Xu family are easy to bully?!" Xu Jingnian’s face turned livid, and he was on the verge of exploding.