After hanging up the phone, Xia Yuqing's dejected mood improved considerably.
However, upon arriving at the office and noticing the subtle atmosphere between the two, her heart ached again.
"I just came back from the Administration for Market Regulation. Cui Haoze and I made a small bet."
"I'll be busy for a while."
"Please bear with me!"
Song Qiao didn't exchange many pleasantries with Xia Yuqing and got straight to the point.
"Sunlight Pharmaceuticals' Cui Haoze Bets One Hundred Million Against Newcomer Song Qiao!"
Gao Meng, who was processing documents nearby, was genuinely surprised by the news headline that popped up on her computer.
"Song Qiao, this is bad!"
"Something big has happened!"
Gao Meng couldn't help but exclaim.
Song Qiao, who was in a discussion with Xia Yuqing, was displeased by Gao Meng's interruption:
"Are you trying to get another lesson?"
"Have you forgotten what I just taught you?"
"Don't panic when things happen!"
*Whoosh!*
Gao Meng casually picked up the manuscript and covered her flushed red face.
Mentioning the "lesson" just now made Gao Meng's bones feel weak.
"Mengmeng, what happened?"
Seeing this, Xia Yuqing also knew what Song Qiao's "lesson" was and awkwardly continued the topic.
"Cui Haoze has publicized your bet to the media!"
"The news was released only five minutes ago, and the clicks have already exceeded five hundred thousand!"
"Public opinion is currently leaning one-sided, and it will likely be detrimental to our future actions."
Gao Meng forwarded the news to the two. Xia Yuqing's face turned a little pale.
"This kid really likes to build momentum."
Song Qiao glanced at the headline and indifferently commented on Cui Haoze's public relations war.
Women are always sensitive. The more Xia Yuqing clicked to view the news, the more tense her expression became.
"Cui Haoze has released his held market share!"
"He's also released a lot of private data!"
"This is clearly an attempt to use public opinion to suppress the stock market!"
Xia Yuqing's mouth was so wide with shock that an egg could fit in it, seeing Cui Haoze's tactics.
The company's internal group chat was also frantically forwarding the news, and many people were getting restless.
"Is President Song crazy?"
"He was such a good boss, a rare find, but he has to court death. Alas..."
"Giving away a hundred million for free is worse than setting up a bonus. I'd work overtime for you until I go bankrupt!"
"..."
"Song Qiao, what do we do now?"
The two women asked in unison, both filled with worry.
"Just do as I arranged."
"Everyone does their part, and there won't be any problems."
Song Qiao had anticipated that this kid would seize the opportunity to gain momentum, but he didn't expect it to be so overt.
"Well, one must face the consequences of their own actions!"
Song Qiao looked at the screen and murmured to himself.
After arranging the company matters, Song Qiao visited the security department in the afternoon to prepare for the post-Chinese New Year training plan.
*Bang!*
*Bang!*
The sound of sandbags being hit in the gym could be heard from the doorway.
Heavy and powerful!
"Mo Ling, why are you still training?"
"Yo, there are quite a few people here!"
"Everyone is training!"
As Song Qiao approached, he saw many people diligently training, which made him somewhat relieved.
"It's you!"
Mo Ling recognized the person who had arrived, wiped the sweat from her hands, and proactively extended her hand to Song Qiao.
"I'm here to arrange the post-New Year training plan."
"Since everyone has been maintaining their condition, I'll make slight adjustments to the training plan."
Upon hearing that the unfamiliar face was Mo Ling, some of the team members cast admiring glances.
"Miss Mo comes from a prominent family in the capital and is willing to abandon her wealth to join the battlefield, and she has achieved unparalleled merits multiple times!"
"Her influence extends far beyond the capital's elite circles!"
"Truly a woman who rivals men!"
Many team members were engrossed in Mo Ling's past heroic deeds.
"Is she training with us too?"
"Brothers, train hard, and strive to keep up with Miss Mo's pace!"
Seeing the fervent training atmosphere, both of them felt quite pleased.
"Mo Ling, just say what you need to say directly!"
"You're hesitating now, and it's not very straightforward."
Mo Ling was surprised that Song Qiao's ability to read people was also strong, and she smiled sheepishly:
"To be honest, there is indeed something I need to ask."
Song Qiao gestured for her to continue, and Mo Ling then spoke:
"I know your relationship with the Provincial Governor is unusual."
"If something happens to him, would you be willing to lend a hand?"
In Mo Ling's expectant gaze, Song Qiao smiled calmly:
"Of course!"
"My newly established pharmaceutical company is facing some difficulties, and it also needs the help of the government."
"Mutual assistance is what we should do."
With Song Qiao's help in some matters, the Provincial Governor could avoid a lot of trouble.
After receiving the answer she wanted, Mo Ling's attitude towards Song Qiao became even more respectful.
Men are attracted to strength!
Women even more so!
"Speak, what can I help the Provincial Governor with?"
Mo Ling left the gym and returned a while later, holding a document bag.
"Mr. Song, please take a look..."
"Someone is dissatisfied with the Provincial Governor and wants to make a fuss!"
Mo Ling said in a deep voice.
Song Qiao looked at the document and said calmly:
"In the path of an official career, even those who reach the pinnacle have their concerns and obstacles."
"You don't need to be nervous."
Mo Ling then handed Song Qiao a recruitment notification from the document bag, saying indignantly:
"I don't know who got the news, but these conditions are clearly aimed at Young Master Song!"
Song Qiao narrowed his eyes, read through the special recruitment qualifications one by one, and sneered:
"Another one aimed at me!"