Xiao Yanzhi remained calm. "She's not familiar with Huacheng. I have to ensure our safety."
Hearing this, Qin Yaoyao was about to argue further when Jiang Li started the engine.
"Okay. Then drive slowly, Sister Jiang Li. Safety first." She felt a bit frustrated but didn't want to be unreasonable, so she pretended to show concern.
The journey was silent.
When they arrived at the restaurant according to the navigation, Jiang Li habitually took out her compact powder and lipstick to touch up her makeup.
She had stayed up late last night and needed makeup to cover her tiredness.
Since they were going to meet clients, a proper appearance was a matter of showing respect.
Qin Yaoyao was still reluctant. She leaned forward from the back seat. "Sister Jiang Li, you even touch up your makeup when meeting strangers. You're so delicate. No wonder you're a big star."
She nervously wrung her hands. "I was in a hurry when I came out and even forgot to bring my lipstick. I'm so careless."
Jiang Li raised her eyebrows and glanced at the light - pink lip gloss on Qin Yaoyao's lips.
"Your makeup isn't smudged. You don't need to touch it up."
Qin Yaoyao muttered, "It's not smudged now, but it doesn't mean it won't get smudged later."
After saying that, she shyly glanced at Xiao Yanzhi.
Jiang Li was really speechless.
She couldn't stand Qin Yaoyao at all. Without any extra expression on her face, she said, "Don't worry. Xiao Yanzhi has a cleanliness fetish. He'll wipe it clean before kissing."
She sounded like an experienced person.
After saying that, she didn't even bother to look at Qin Yaoyao's suddenly gloomy face and lowered her eyelids.
The air in the car was stifling. She opened the car door and got out, standing beside it.
Xiao Yanzhi's face also darkened, with a hint of gloom in his eyes.
No one knew how Xiao Yanzhi managed to console Qin Yaoyao, but after a few minutes, they both got out of the car.
One could vaguely see the slightly red corners of Qin Yaoyao's eyes, but her expression was not as ugly as before.
She came over and reluctantly tried to talk to Jiang Li. "Sister Jiang Li, I heard from A Yan that you're leaving Jiang Entertainment?"
Jiang Li's eyes trembled.
So it was because Xiao Yanzhi had told her that she was about to leave that she had adjusted her mood so quickly.
Yes, even if she had had something with Xiao Yanzhi before, she was about to leave now.
She was no competition for Qin Yaoyao.
---
The client clearly attached great importance to this cooperation and arrived earlier than them. As soon as the three of them entered, the dishes on the table were already served.
At first, Jiang Li didn't know what kind of cooperation this was. It was only after hearing the client talk to Xiao Yanzhi for a few words that she understood.
Xiao Yanzhi planned to open a branch company in Huacheng to expand his business scope and strengthen his strength.
This would definitely require a large amount of money, which was why he had needed Sheng Shuocheng's investment so much before.
Now that he had the funds, he naturally had to finalize this matter as soon as possible.
After all, delays could lead to changes.
Sheng Shuocheng's investment in Jiang Entertainment was all because of Jiang Li. Moreover, since she was determined to leave Jiang Entertainment, it was not impossible for him to withdraw his investment.
After sorting out these details, Jiang Li took a deep breath.
Sure enough, businessmen always knew how to calculate the best.
The person who came this time was a real - estate boss from Huacheng. He had been extremely attentive since Xiao Yanzhi entered. It seemed that he really hoped this cooperation could be finalized.
If Xiao Yanzhi's branch company used the land in his hands, the surrounding areas would become extremely valuable. This was a highly profitable deal.
Both sides had their own plans, so the cooperation negotiation went smoothly.
"Mr. Xiao, if there are no other problems, we can sign the contract today." The boss said with a smile as he took out a folder from his bag and handed it to Xiao Yanzhi.
Xiao Yanzhi's eyes were calm. He directly pushed the folder to Jiang Li.
Jiang Li thought he wanted her to check the terms. She opened it and carefully read it from beginning to end. After making sure there were no over - bearing clauses, she put it back in front of Xiao Yanzhi.
Jiang Li said, "There are no problems."
Xiao Yanzhi squinted at her and said coldly, "I want you to sign it."
Let her sign?
Jiang Li couldn't control herself and her hand trembled.
Qin Yaoyao beside her was also shocked and couldn't help but exclaim, "A Yan, this is the contract for the Huacheng branch. How can..."
She wanted to say, how could he let Jiang Li sign it?
Xiao Yanzhi's face was cold, and his voice remained calm. "Do you have any objections?"
"Of course I do." Jiang Li said word by word. "This is the land - use contract for the Jiang Entertainment branch. I'm neither a shareholder of Jiang Entertainment nor the person in charge of the branch. Why should I sign it?"
She was very familiar with the legal knowledge she had learned from Song Yu.
Xiao Yanzhi pursed his lips and stared at Jiang Li.
"Come out with me." Xiao Yanzhi stood up and directly called Jiang Li out.
Qin Yaoyao sat in her original position, with countless speculations in her mind. She was so anxious that her palms began to sweat. She really couldn't figure out what Xiao Yanzhi meant.
At the door of the private room.
Xiao Yanzhi asked, "Why don't you sign?"
Jiang Li replied, "Lawyer Song said that we shouldn't sign contracts casually. Otherwise, we might end up taking the blame without even knowing it."
Xiao Yanzhi lowered his eyes and stared deeply at her.
After a moment, he suddenly sneered. "The little knowledge you learned from Song Yu is quite useful. You know you have to bear the risks now."
Jiang Li didn't hold back. "Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Xiao."
Xiao Yanzhi's eyelashes drooped. His long fingers touched his forehead, and the corners of his lips curled up. No one knew what he was laughing at.
"Jiang Li, do you know that signing this contract means you'll be the person in charge of the Jiang Entertainment branch in Huacheng in the future?"
Jiang Li's breath caught in her throat.
She had thought of this possibility just now, but she knew Xiao Yanzhi wasn't that kind - hearted.
Jiang Entertainment was a well - known brand. Wherever it went, it would shine. If she took over, it would be like putting a piece of gold in her own pocket.
Xiao Yanzhi straightened up. The faint smile on his face disappeared, and his handsome face returned to its usual calm. "Just accept what's given to you."
What... what did this mean?
Was he going to hand over the branch company to her?
Jiang Li looked at Xiao Yanzhi. For the first time, she thought this man was extremely complex.
So complex that she couldn't understand him.
After a long time, she heard her own voice slowly say, "You're giving the branch company to me. Have you ever thought about what Qin Yaoyao will think?"
Just now, she clearly saw that Qin Yaoyao's face had turned green.
"She won't think much." Xiao Yanzhi's voice was casual and his tone was cold. "I'll explain it to her clearly."
Jiang Li couldn't help but blurt out, "How will you explain it?"
She didn't think Qin Yaoyao could accept Xiao Yanzhi's decision.
Xiao Yanzhi's voice was cold and there was no emotion in his tone. "Since I'll let you be in charge of the branch company in the future, you'll have to develop in Huacheng. Try not to go back to Beicheng unless it's necessary."
Jiang Li's fingertips instantly turned cold.