Because Song Qiao had already spoken to Brother Kun in advance, Xia Xueqing easily secured an appointment with the head of the pharmaceutical company under Guangfa.
This pharmaceutical company was managed by Shu Ying’s uncle, handed over by Brother Kun.
That is to say, Shao Hua was in charge of the pharmaceutical industry.
"Hello, President Shao!"
Following Brother Kun’s instructions, Shao Hua was already waiting at the entrance for Xia Xueqing’s arrival.
"Mm!"
"Greetings, President Xia!"
Shao Hua said indifferently.
If it weren't for Brother Kun’s wishes, Shao Hua would never have been interested in Song Qiao.
"President Shao, I'll get straight to the point!"
Xia Xueqing placed the basic information of the developed special medicine on the table and then began to speak fluently.
However, Shao Hua's attention was not on the documents, but rather he was casually observing Xia Xueqing.
It wasn't exactly lecherous, but certainly not proper.
Xia Xueqing didn't notice at first, but Shao Hua's blatant staring made her very displeased.
"President Shao!"
"What do you mean by this?"
Shao Hua did not want to fall out completely so quickly, and said awkwardly:
"Nothing!"
"Brother Kun mentioned that the person coming to talk business with me was a great beauty."
"Seeing President Xia today, her figure and looks certainly live up to the description!"
Although women enjoy compliments.
Xia Xueqing frowned slightly at Shao Hua's cold and perfunctory tone, devoid of any genuine emotion.
"Thank you for your compliment, President Shao."
"The production of medicine is important. I think we should discuss cooperation first, how about it?"
Shao Hua made irrelevant remarks, veering off into other topics.
Now, Xia Xueqing was certain that Shao Hua had no intention of discussing business.
"President Shao!"
"If you don't want to talk business, there's no need to beat around the bush and make me impatient so I’ll bring it up myself."
"You can just say it directly."
Seeing that Xia Xueqing had called him out, Shao Hua took a puff of his cigarette and slowly said:
"Aren't you smart?"
"You were the one who came to talk business, so I couldn't exactly refuse you outright."
"Naturally, you had to be the one to initiate."
Song Qiao had already informed Brother Kun before coming. Shao Hua’s insincere behavior made Xia Xueqing wonder whose idea it was.
Were they putting on an act together?
Xia Xueqing did not directly blame Brother Kun and probed:
"May I ask if this is your idea, President Shao, or Brother Kun's?"
"Whoosh!"
Shao Hua exhaled smoke towards Xia Xueqing.
"The fact that I'm even listening to your nonsense is already showing great respect for my brother-in-law's face."
"Who do you think it is?"
Shao Hua disdained to pretend any longer.
"I truly don't want to do business with Song Qiao."
"It's common knowledge in the market now that Cui Haoze is dominating."
"What is Song Qiao?"
Xia Xueqing, unlike Gao Meng, had a more gentle disposition.
However, her inner strength was no less than Gao Meng's.
"Since that's the case, President Shao, I have nothing more to say!"
The situation had now gone beyond her control. Acting on her own initiative would not only fail to expedite the production of the medicine but would also derail Song Qiao's plan.
Xia Xueqing now felt a desire to retreat.
"You understand!"
"Take your things and get out!"
"Don't waste my time!"
"The fact that I'm seeing you is already a generous gesture, so don't be ungrateful!"
After speaking, Shao Hua closed his eyes and ignored Xia Xueqing.
Xia Xueqing clenched her fists, wanting to beat Shao Hua up after the deal that should have been secure turned out this way.
"Hmph!"
Xia Xueqing simply packed her documents into her backpack and stormed out.
"You?"
As Xia Xueqing was about to exit the door, a familiar male voice called out to her.
Xia Xueqing turned around at the sound, her expression becoming extremely complex.
"Why is he here?"
The man who called out to Xia Xueqing was Yang Jiefeng, who had suffered a setback a few days prior.
"Talk about enemies crossing paths!"
During the incident in the private room that day, Yang Jiefeng had noticed several elegant figures behind Song Qiao.
One of them, whose graceful figure haunted his dreams, belonged to the woman before him.
"I have nothing to say to you."
Upon seeing who it was, Xia Xueqing lost all interest and turned to leave.
"Damn it, you cheap woman!"
Yang Jiefeng muttered a curse under his breath.
"I know you have a connection with Song Qiao!"
"Go back and tell him!"
"As long as it's a special medicine he developed, it won't get approved by the Health Department without my permission!"
Xia Xueqing froze upon hearing Yang Jiefeng's words.
Why was Yang Jiefeng here?
And why would Shao Hua suddenly refuse a seemingly secure collaboration?
Xia Xueqing's naturally sharp intuition told her that these two definitely had something to do with each other!
"Yang Jiefeng, let me tell you this too!"
"Our special medicine is to save people from hardship!"
"It's the general trend!"
"You can't stop it!"
Seeing that this woman had no understanding of his authority, Yang Jiefeng sneered:
"Oh really?"
"Then you can try!"
"I've been in the position of Director for over a decade, have I been working for nothing?"
"A mere pharmaceutical product, it's a matter of my word."
Shao Hua, hearing the commotion at the door, also came out.
Xia Xueqing vented her anger again:
"Shao Hua!"
"You're refusing Song Qiao's chance to make money today; don't come crying to us later!"
Xia Xueqing's face was frosty.
"I signed this deal out of respect for Brother Kun; don't think too highly of yourself!"
Yang Jiefeng stepped forward, with his hands clasped behind his back:
"Little girl!"
"Go back and tell Song Qiao!"
"If he wants my approval for the medicine, he should strip naked and kneel at the entrance of the Health Department!"
"When I see Song Qiao's sincerity in apologizing, the medicine will be approved."
Xia Xueqing gave Yang Jiefeng a deep look. He had been defeated by Song Qiao earlier, and now he was popping up to assert himself.
"You're dreaming!"
There was nothing more to say when opinions clashed.
Xia Xueqing left Guangfa Pharmaceutical Company without looking back.