Chapter 171: Chapter 171: His Double Standards Are a Bit Too Outrageous!

Justin was taken aback and looked up to meet Song Sinian’s indifferent dark eyes.

Could it be that his overly explicit gaze had been noticed just now?

He feigned composure, tugging at the corner of his mouth, “President Song, I’m Justin, the regional vice president of XJ Group in charge of this collaboration with Song Group. Mrs. Song has a very interesting personality, and I don’t mind…”

Song Sinian cast him a fleeting glance, “I do.”

“???”

Justin was stunned, awkwardly looking at Song Sinian as if he couldn’t believe his own ears.

“President Song, you were joking with me just now, right?”

Song Sinian’s icy gaze fell upon Justin, and he stated word by word, “I never joke. XJ Group’s collaboration with Song Group doesn’t depend on you, the vice president. If I wish, replacing you is not out of the question.”

“…”

Justin swallowed hard, momentarily speechless from Song Sinian’s blunt words.

He was right; the XJ Group’s collaboration with Song Group was a decision made by higher-ups, and he was just the one who fought for the opportunity to liaise with Song Group.

If Song Sinian disagreed, he could be replaced at any time.

He clenched his fists indignantly. What was there for Song Sinian to be proud of?

The only reason XJ Group insisted on collaborating with Song Group was because Song Sinian was Lu Zhaozhao’s husband, right?

Xia Wenjue must have discussed some conditions with Song Sinian, hence pushing this matter so resolutely.

Justin took a deep breath and spoke in a forcibly calm manner, “President Song, we at XJ Group are very sincere. We can take our time getting to know each other…”

Song Sinian glanced at him without a response, turning instead to Lu Zhaozhao, and asked indifferently, “Did he upset you?”

As he spoke, he naturally took the half-finished glass of juice from Lu Zhaozhao, and then passed her the plate of desserts, astonishing Song Keren and Xia Wen Jin who stood by.

Despite several people standing together, why was Lu Zhaozhao receiving special treatment from Song Sinian?

His double standards were a bit too much!

Lu Zhaozhao blinked her clear eyes, looking at Justin and pursed her lips slightly.

This Justin was indeed a bit annoying, but seeing Xia Wen Jin and Song Keren fight over him made Lu Zhaozhao think that keeping him around might divert the two women’s attention.

It was not a bad idea indeed.

Especially considering that in the last life, Xia Wen Jin easily married Justin. This life, with Song Keren interfering, it was uncertain if this scumbag duo could still end up together.

Justin watched Lu Zhaozhao in silence, and he was almost sweating.

Should this lady express even slight displeasure, he estimated he would be immediately transferred by Xia Wenjue.

The hard-won opportunity he had fought for was to find a suitable backer in the country, to improve his position in the XJ Group.

If he were sent back now…

He looked at Lu Zhaozhao anxiously, trying to speak in an even tone, “Miss Lu, I apologize if I offended you earlier, but I truly meant no harm…”

Although Justin wanted to steal Lu Zhaozhao away from Song Sinian, that was under the premise he could stay in the country.

What could he use to steal away if he were to be transferred?

Lu Zhaozhao glanced at Justin, and though slightly surprised by his nervousness, she slowly said, “He didn’t upset me; I simply don’t like anyone outside my family calling me by my nickname.”

Seeing this, Justin immediately responded, “Sorry, sorry, I definitely won’t do it again.”

Apologizing now was much better than being directly replaced. Though a bit embarrassing, it was better than losing his job!

Miss Lu understood her intentions as soon as Song Sinian heard her words.

He raised his hand and lightly brushed aside the wisps of hair by her ear, saying, “There are delicious little cakes in the dessert area, do you want to go check them out?”

Lu Zhaozhao nodded repeatedly, “Yeah, yeah, let’s go!”

And so, Song Sinian took Lu Zhaozhao by the hand and left directly in front of everyone.

Justin breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Song Sinian leave.

He took in everything, his expression did not escape Wen Jin’s notice, “Justin, isn’t XJ Group in partnership with Song Group? Why does it seem like XJ Group is trying to ingratiate itself with Song Group?”

After all, she had clearly heard from Cao Mei that XJ Group was on par with Song Group internationally.

Could the information be wrong?

Justin sighed deeply, “It’s not that XJ Group wants to ingratiate itself with Song Group but rather because the people at the top… have a private agreement with Song Sinian, the partnership between XJ Group and Song Group is absolutely essential. Should there be any issues, it could implicate us personally.”

“So what you’re saying is, Song Sinian is deliberately exploiting this loophole to get at you?” Song Keren immediately got Justin’s point.

Justin nodded, “As long as the contract for this partnership is signed, I won’t be subject to Song Sinian’s control anymore.”

Wen Jin and Song Keren understood immediately upon hearing this.

In the domestic market, not being under Song Sinian’s control is certainly the ultimate commendation.

This convinced Wen Jin and Song Keren even more firmly in their resolve to marry Justin…

The banquet continued until 9 pm before concluding.

Because Song Sinian was there, Lu Zhaozhao did nothing but eat and drink and enjoy herself on the sidelines; she was having a great time.

Thus, when she got home, she sprawled on the couch, motionless.

Meanwhile, Song Sinian went to the bathroom to shower.

“Bzz, bzz, bzz…”

Lying on the couch, Lu Zhao suddenly felt a vibration. She reached out casually to touch her handbag on the table and pulled out her phone from inside.

“Hello? Zhenzhen?”

As soon as the call connected, Lu Zhaozhao heard a pitiful voice from the other end, “Zhaozhao, save me, I’m doomed…”

Lu Zhaozhao couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, “What’s happened to you?”

Zhenzhen, who feared nothing under the heavens, was crying out for help?

“I have a sculpture class next Monday where we have to make a figure sculpture, and I’ve been racking my brain but have absolutely no inspiration!”

Even over the phone, Lu Zhaozhao could feel Zhenzhen’s desperation.

It wasn’t that she lacked inspiration; it was… basically incompetence.

Zhenzhen had initially switched from another major, with a very weak foundation in drawing, and um… practically negligible.

As for sculpture, that was even more… beyond words.

Whatever she could manage wouldn’t catch the teacher’s eye, and whatever the teacher could appreciate, she just couldn’t produce.

Lu Zhaozhao rubbed her temples, feeling a bit worried herself, “Why don’t you try a portrait bust?”

“Would that work? I can’t even draw the features properly…” Zhenzhen sounded even more distraught on the phone, “Sculpture is totally out of the question.”

Lu Zhaozhao laughed lightly, “Don’t worry, as long as you get the basic features right, that will be enough. If the teacher doesn’t think it looks like the person, just say it’s abstract art…”

After all, art has different forms of expression, and the teacher would likely accept this rationale, given that sculpture doesn’t necessarily have to be executed with a realistic technique.

“Yeah! You’re so clever!” Zhenzhen got excited all at once and couldn’t resist gossiping, “So, what do you plan to sculpt?”

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