The Stepmother’s Counterattack: Raising a Child in a Bygone Era

"Boss Shen, you don’t think that we came specially to extort money from you, do you?"

If money can settle the issue, then there’s no problem at all. The fear is when the other party doesn’t want to talk money.

Mingzhu put on a smile, "It was my lack of consideration. For important people like you and Manager Chen, this amount of money is indeed trivial. Secretary Li, what do you think about this proposal? I’ll provide you and Manager Chen with ten tables of food for free. Whenever you feel like eating Shenji’s dishes in the future, just give me a call and I’ll arrange it."

Secretary Li sized up Mingzhu then joked with Chen Jun with a laugh, "The people of Fengcheng are indeed remarkable. To see such a young, capable, and beautiful lady boss like you is quite rare in Yecheng."

Getting Secretary Li’s hint, Chen Jun said to Mingzhu, "Boss Shen, let’s forget the compensation. Secretary Li rarely visits Fengcheng, so let’s change venues. You accompany Secretary Li for a few drinks and offer an apology, and we’ll consider the matter closed."

"Secretary Li, how does that sound to you?"

Secretary Li nodded at Chen Jun with satisfaction, "That works."

Xiangnan, as a man, could see that Secretary Li had designs on Mingzhu and immediately stood in front of her.

"Secretary Li, my little sister has always had a low alcohol tolerance, falling over after just one drink. Her going would only dampen the mood. I’ll drink with you instead, I can hold my liquor."

Secretary Li gave Mingzhu a disdainful look, "Boss Shen, Manager Chen already made the offer, now it’s all about whether you’re sincere in solving the problem."