Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Chapter 271: Successfully Wooed! I am the Man that Qin Jingxiang Will Never Get! (Third Update)

Chapter 273: Chapter 271: Successfully Wooed! I am the Man that Qin Jingxiang Will Never Get! (Third Update)

Translator: 549690339

Western restaurant.

In the romantic private room.

As Song Zhizhi leaves, Qin Jingxiang deliberately reaches out to Ji Baijian.

Ji Baijian’s eyes flicker slightly, and he moves his hand slightly.

Avoiding her.

In a cold voice at the moment of avoidance, he says, “Please behave yourself.”

Qin Jingxiang intended her action only to ruffle Song Zhizhi, but when Ji Baijian rebuffs her with such harsh words, her face instantly turns sour.

She withdraws her hand, saying, “Tell me what your objective is tonight.”

“You should be able to guess the objective. Song Zhizhi’s father, Song Shan, wants to join forces with your father, Qin Wenguo, to bring down Ye Taiting,” Ji Baijian says bluntly.

Qin Jingxiang stares at Ji Baijian and asks, “Aren’t you afraid I’ll tell Ye Taiting everything and leave Song Shan with nowhere to stand?”

“You won’t. Because you’re not stupid,” Ji Baijian replies, “Given the current situation, it may not be a good thing for your father to curry favor with Ye Taiting, you should be able to see that Ye Taiting’s actions are intended to make your father and Song Shan fight each other.”

“I can see it, but that doesn’t mean my father can,” Qin Jingxiang retorts coldly, “My father is set on succeeding Ye Taiting and becoming the head of Commercial Management. Now you want me to convince my father to fight Ye Taiting to help Song Shan, it’s quite a far-fetched idea. Besides, from what I can see, Ye Taiting is not about to strike at my father first!”

“It’s not important who he strikes first. No one must remain in Ye Taiting’s way! Moreover, Ye Taiting has already clearly set Song Shan to find anything to pin on your father. If Song Shan finds it first, he will strike your father first; if he doesn’t, Song Shan will fall first. You need to understand this logic,” Ji Baijian explains.

Qin Jingxiang seems to ponder this for a moment.

“I’ve found your father’s vulnerability,” Ji Baijian says.

Qin Jingxiang stares directly at him.

In that moment, she beams, suddenly, “Ji Baijian, since you’ve found my father’s vulnerability, you could have gone straight to my father. Why come to me? Ah! I get it now!”

Ji Baijian looks at her coldly.

“You’re keeping Song Zhizhi in the dark, aren’t you?” Qin Jingxiang laughs mockingly, “You know that I’ll definitely have a private chat with you tonight to undermine Song Zhizhi, so you have a legitimate reason to keep Song Zhizhi in the dark about my father’s vulnerability! But what are you keeping Song Zhizhi in the dark for? Ji Baijian, I’ve always found you intriguing. You’ve always seemed extraordinary. I’ve always felt that you must have big plans of your own. It suddenly occurred to me that you’re just using Song Zhizhi, aren’t you?”

“I’m sorry to disappoint you,” Ji Baijian responds, “My feelings for Song Zhizhi are genuine.”

“Then why must you hide so much from her? Ji Baijian, are you fooling me!” Qin Jingxiang insists adamantly.

Ji Baijian is indifferent, “I don’t owe you an explanation for my emotions, let alone decipher them for you!”

Qin Jingxiang’s face darkens.

Ji Baijian takes out a black USB drive and places it in front of Qin Jingxiang, “This is evidence of your father’s secret dealings with a certain country. The benefits your father has gained are substantial. If exposed, do you think your father can still stand his ground in Commercial Management? Not to mention the consequences, have you carefully considered what your father will be facing?!”

Qin Jingxiang’s face darkens further, she hesitates to take the USB drive.

“If you don’t believe it, you can take it back and ask your father.”

“I believe you,” Qin Jingxiang stares at the black USB drive, her voice cold, “Ji Baijian, you’ve proven your capabilities. I believe whatever you say! I can work with you, but I need the truth. First of all, why does Ye Taiting want my father and Song Shan to destroy each other? I need a definitive answer. Secondly, why are you keeping Song Zhizhi in the dark, and what is your real identity!”

Ji Baijian looks at Qin Jingxiang but doesn’t respond.

Qin Jingxiang says, “Ji Baijian, we haven’t spent much time together, but you should be clear about my personality. I’m serious only about things I’m certain of; everything else, I couldn’t care less. For example, I have zero interest in the so-called leadership position of Commercial Management. I don’t even know what it’s used for! Since birth, my IQ has always been higher than those my age. I’ve always looked down on everyone and everything around me. If I hadn’t met you, I would still disdain everything in this world!”

Ji Baijian frowns slightly.

“I’m trying to make it crystal clear that if you don’t give me a definite answer, I won’t cooperate with you. I would rather my father faces a jail sentence than succumb to your threats!” Qin Jingxiang enunciates every word.

So.

High intelligence isn’t always a good thing.

Highly intelligent people typically lack deep emotional connections.

This applies to everyone, unless they’ve genuinely committed to someone.

Ji Baijian fixes his cold stare at Qin Jingxiang, and says, “In answer to your first question, Ye Taiting does have a designated inheritor who isn’t childless, hence the need to clear hurdles for this inheritor. Other than Qian Guanshu, the remaining three premier chiefs of Commercial Management are all in his way, hence the need to weed them out.”

Qin Jingxiang’s face changes slightly, “I had a hunch, but didn’t dare to confirm it. And how do you know he has an inheritor? Who is this person and why doesn’t Ye Taiting trust that any of the other chiefs could support his successor in rising to power? Why must he resort to these methods for his successor to ascend the throne?”

“I’m only responding to the two questions you originally asked,” Ji Baijian replies coldly.

Qin Jingxiang purses her lips, “Continue.”

“To the second question. The reason I’m keeping Song Zhizhi in the dark is simply to prevent her from viewing your family with prejudice in this collaboration! Of course, I can’t rule out my distaste for Song Shan. Remember, I don’t trust Song Shan, not Song Zhizhi! As for who I am? I am Ji Baijian!” Ji Baijian replies to Qin Jingxiang in a cold and indifferent tone.

Qin Jingxiang is slightly regretful.

She should have asked more questions.

But now, if she imposes another condition, Ji Baijian might just walk away.

She knew Ji Baijian’s character very well.

He never asked for help.

Always, he only talked business.

She said, reaching out to take the USB that Ji Baijian left on the table, “I’ll take this evidence, and I’ll go back and persuade my father.”

“I don’t want you to repeat our conversation today, especially not to Song Zhizhi. If there’s anything I want to tell her, I’ll do it myself.”

“Are you afraid I’ll stir up trouble?” Qin Jingxiang scoffed.

“I just don’t want to waste my time on you.”

Qin Jingxiang’s face went dark immediately.

Ji Baijian said, “Time is running out, Miss Qin, you better hurry back and persuade your father.”

A bit angry, Qin Jingxiang stood up from the chair, “Ji Baijian, I, Qin Jingxiang, have always gotten what I want since childhood. My biggest regret in life is you. I thought if I couldn’t have you, no woman in the world could. But I didn’t expect Song Zhizhi would.”

Ji Baijian remained indifferent.

Qin Jingxiang said, “Since you can be won over, I won’t let go.”

Leaving behind that statement, Qin Jingxiang left.

She opened the door.

Song Zhizhi was waiting for them outside on a chair.

Seeing her come out, she frowned.

Qin Jingxiang walked directly towards Song Zhizhi and said, “Your husband is really good, he got me handled in ten minutes.”

Song Zhizhi’s expression darkened.

What the hell was she talking about, being ‘good’ and ‘handled’!

This woman’s words were really irritating.

With a smirk on her face, Qin Jingxiang said, “Hope you keep a close eye on Ji Baijian!”

After saying that, she left with her head held high.

Song Zhizhi was furious.

She stomped into the private room.

Ji Baijian was casually ordering dinner.

Song Zhizhi abruptly sat down across from Ji Baijian, “Did you persuade her so quickly?”

“Um.” Ji Baijian nodded as he ordered, “Would you like steak or lamb chop, my dear?”

“I’m not hungry, I’m full of anger!”

Seemingly having completed his order, Ji Baijian looked up and smiled, “What’s there to be angry about?”

“I don’t like seeing you two alone.”

“You were the one who agreed to Qin Jingxiang.”

“But you could resist!” Song Zhizhi was being unreasonable.

With a smile playing at the corners of his mouth, Ji Baijian didn’t get angry at Song Zhizhi’s bullying, he reached out and pulled her closer.

Even Ji Baijian’s fingers looked attractive.

Song Zhizhi pulled her hand back in irritation.

However, Ji Baijian still held her little hand in his palm, gripping it firmly.

Song Zhizhi felt a warmth spreading across her chest.

She heard Ji Baijian emphatically say, “I’m the man Qin Jingxiang will never have, don’t worry.”

Song Zhizhi laughed.

She said, “Alright, I forgive you for allowing other people to peek at such a handsome man.”

“As long as you’re happy, dear.”