Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Mr. Si: What Did I Do to Deserve Your Kneeling?

Sang Qiao raised her eyebrows, slightly amused, “You know your own words are unpleasant, yet you insist on saying them, so you can’t blame others for humiliating you.”

“You!” Sister Mei’s face colored with displeasure at the reproach, but then she quickly reconsidered. Sang Qiao’s attitude was simply because she had been dumped, and this was her only way of showing defiance with her words.

With that in mind, Sister Mei couldn’t help but laugh, adopting a serious tone, “Mr. Qiao, I may not be as good as you in business, but as someone who’s been there, I must say, being dumped is no big deal. There’s no need to deny it and pretend otherwise. Everyone has their ups and downs.”

The crowd looked at Sang Qiao with mocking eyes, among them were some companies that had been rejected by Rose Entertainment. In their view, a newbie company showing no respect to the old guard was simply ignorant!

Tall trees catch much wind. There had been rivals who couldn’t stand to see a woman like Sang Qiao run such a large company.

Such achievements were beyond the reach of some men even after a lifetime of effort!

The room fell into silence when, suddenly, a deep voice came from behind, “Being dumped?”

Everyone subconsciously turned around to see Mr. Si, dressed in a suit and shoes, walking towards them with an unhurried pace, exuding an arrogant and noble aura.

His arrival was undoubtedly a shock to all present, as such an inconsequential event was usually not graced by the presence of the Si Family.

Sister Mei was the most surprised, her face turning pale in an instant, “Mr… Mr. Si.”

But Si Chenli didn’t spare her another glance, instead, striding to the other side of the young girl.

Xu Mianmian tactfully stood up and walked over to Lu Anchi’s side.

Si Chenli directly sat down in the chair Xu Mianmian had vacated, his dark eyes intently gazing at Sang Qiao, “Coming to this event, how come you didn’t let me know?”

“No need, I have my own hands and feet and can come on my own,” Sang Qiao replied in an even tone.

This undoubtedly made Sister Mei’s face even uglier, as if her previous mockery was a joke. The woman wasn’t dumped at all, but instead, she was cherished deeply!

What’s more, those who knew of Sister Mei’s past pretentious behavior, always needing her husband’s company wherever she went and later being dumped, shifted their mockery from Sang Qiao to Sister Mei.

“Yes, indeed, Mr. Qiao is a true businesswoman, not like some needy ones who require their husband’s company everywhere, only to end up dumped. And yet they have the nerve to ridicule others!”

“I remember Sister Mei had pitched a cooperation to Rose Entertainment before, right? She vowed it would definitely be chosen, but it got rejected. Maybe that’s why she was looking for trouble just now?”

“No wonder, I was wondering why she kept harping on about being dumped; it’s obviously because she can’t stand to see Sister Qiao young and successful, with her love life going smoothly.”

The previously cowered individuals suddenly began to speak out, and even those who started off mocking Sang Qiao changed their tune.

What a joke, they might offend Sang Qiao since a new company might not have a solid foundation and could fall any day, but they definitely couldn’t afford to offend the Si Family, with its decades of establishment.

Hearing the taunts around her, Sister Mei became somewhat unhinged.

“You bunch of turncoats! Do you really think Mr. Si will marry this woman? It’s just a whim; otherwise, why would they date for so long with no progress?”

“The person in question is right here. Look at how disgraced you are; anyone unaware would think you know them better than themselves,” Lu Anchi said sarcastically.

At last, he found his opportunity to mock this old woman! Mr. Si’s arrival was indeed a satisfying turn, smacking right back at those who had initially laughed at Sister Qiao!

“Mr. Si, may I ask when you plan to marry our Sister Qiao?” Xu Mianmian, also feeling extremely pleased inside, purposely leaned in to inquire.

“Whenever Qiaoqiao wants to get married, we’ll marry,” Si Chenli’s thin lips moved slightly, his voice dripping with indulgence.

It was a clear stance that everything was up to Sang Qiao to decide.

This made everyone present undeniably envious; it turned out that Sang Qiao wasn’t ready for marriage, which was why there had been no progress between the two.

With a status like Mr. Si’s and yet doting on his woman to such an extent, Sang Qiao must have saved the galaxy in her past life!

“Sister Mei, do you have any thoughts on this?”

“…Mr. Qiao is so fortunate, it was my misunderstanding,” Sister Mei said, her fingers tightly clasped in her palm.

Internally, she was driven mad with jealousy. Why did Sang Qiao get to reap the benefits in both her career and love life? And to act so high and mighty, she currently doesn’t even want to marry Mr. Si? Crazy!

“If you have no solid evidence, let it rot in your stomach. If I hear anyone cursing that I will split from Qiaoqiao in the future…”

Si Chenli didn’t finish his sentence, but his threatening gaze swept over those around him, sending shivers down their spines, knowing well the fear of what could follow.

“Hahaha, we wouldn’t dare to speak nonsense like that, it’s all Sister Mei making up wild stories!”

“Yes, yes, we’re all rooting for Mr. Si and Mr. Qiao, hoping you have a happy century-long union and bear precious children soon!”

The one who had jeered the loudest at the beginning said excitedly, “Exactly, exactly. I’ve always seen that Mr. Qiao is beautiful and kind-hearted, Mr. Si probably can’t love her enough to ever think of leaving her.”

Xu Mianmian, Lu Anchi: “…”

Only then did Si Chenli withdraw his gaze, casting a meaningful glance at Sister Mei before finally resting on the stage.

Sister Mei turned pale with fear; she could see the threatening implication in that last look. Thinking of her teetering business, and her son in school.

Suddenly, she dropped to her knees, “Mr. Qiao, I was wrong. I should not have held a grudge against you for rejecting our collaboration and tried to humiliate you. I was wrong, Mr. Si, please forgive me.”

“What have I done that you need to kneel and beg for mercy?” Si Chenli slightly raised his eyebrows, his lips curving into a faint smile.

Sang Qiao caught sight of his cruel smile as his handsome profile entered her view.

Seeing Mr. Si feign ignorance, Sister Mei could only turn to Sang Qiao, pleading in a low voice, “Mr. Qiao, please be magnanimous and forgive me.”

“Did I hurt you?” Sang Qiao looked down at her kneeling on the ground, her expression calm.

“No, but… Mr. Si…” Sister Mei felt like crying at that moment. She didn’t know how to explain; although Mr. Si seemed forgiving now, he would surely seek retribution behind the scenes.

Sang Qiao was such a smart person; Sister Mei couldn’t believe Sang Qiao didn’t understand. She was just pretending.

“He hasn’t done anything either,” said Sang Qiao, her small face indifferent. She then turned her eyes and asked leisurely, “Are you trying to slander us again?”

“I didn’t… I,” Sister Mei was truly at a loss for words. They hadn’t shown any malice towards her; she couldn’t just say they planned to target her when no one was looking?

If she said that, retribution would come whether it was warranted or not. Afterwards, others would only think she deserved it, for suspecting them of retaliatory actions without reason.

But… if she didn’t speak up, and later on she was targeted, she would have no one to tell, nowhere to turn for help.