A Divine Farmer

Chapter 222 - At the Mei Du Company

“What?” Mrs. Yang seemed not to have understood, despite her clear advantage. “Why? I need an explanation!”

Su Mei smirked with a hint of mockery. “I really didn't need to give you any explanation, but since you're so adamant, I'll tell you. You've offended a farmer you simply can't afford to offend!”

“A farmer?” Mrs. Yang's face twitched, and she turned to Zhang Xiaolong with a puzzled expression. “You mean him? He…”

It didn't take a genius to realize that this man was no ordinary individual. Yet, she had mocked and insulted him before, even contemplating slapping him. The thought sent a chill down her spine.

But who exactly was he? Why would the CEO of Soaring Dragon Group show him such respect?

“Do you really want to know who he is?” Su Mei's smile grew broader.

Mrs. Yang was indeed curious. Which wealthy family's scion could wield such influence?

Rumors had it that in Qingyang City, Lee Donghua was the wealthiest, with a son. But… the man before her was named Zhang.

“Mr. Zhang, we offer our sincere apologies for the earlier incident,” Cheng Yanyan interjected, sensing the shift in the room, “Even though it was a misunderstanding, we shouldn't have labeled you a lowly peasant. That was our mistake…”

“Before you apologize, you should really understand who you're apologizing to,” Zhang Xiaolong said, his voice neither icy nor warm. “I am indeed a peasant who toils in the soil. You think calling someone a peasant is an insult, but that in itself is an insult to me, and to all peasants.”

Cheng Yanyan was momentarily speechless, unsure of how to proceed.

Yet, she couldn't believe such a peasant existed. What kind of farmer could make the CEO of Soaring Dragon bow?

“Mr. Zhang, the fault is entirely mine,” Mrs. Yang interjected, seemingly taking a noble stand for Cheng Yanyan but actually calculating the potential benefits. “I spoke carelessly and without thought. It has nothing to do with Miss Yanyan. Besides, you must have been misled by this seemingly innocent woman. Her reputation in our circles is, frankly, quite poor. Who knows how many men…”

She turned to Chen Yaru and the others and said, “However, you can't really blame Mr. Zhang. That woman's seductive tactics are just too strong. Without knowing the full story, it's easy to be fooled by her innocent facade…”

“Are you finished?” Chen Yaru finally spoke up, “If so, please leave.”

“What I've said is the truth. If you don't believe me, feel free to ask around…”

Mrs. Yang was quite resourceful. Even after the unexpected revelation involving Zhang Xiaolong, she still had the energy to try and turn the situation to her advantage.

“There's no need to investigate anything. I trust Miss Chu Wenwen; she's not the type of girl you're describing,” Chen Yaru said as she stood and walked over to comfort Chu Wenwen, who was crying profusely. Turning to the side with a smile, she added, “And I trust my husband even more. He's not the kind of man to be swayed by temptation.”

“But…” Mrs. Yang began, only to stop abruptly, her expression frozen. “Hus… husband?”

Su Mei looked on with scorn. “Before you came here, you should have done your homework on who the real owner of Soaring Dragon is. You've been insulting our boss and even wanted to lay a hand on him, and now you expect our endorsement?”

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Yang collapsed into a chair, finally grasping the magnitude of what had just transpired.

Watching the two unpleasant women scurry away, Chu Wenwen was still in shock. After a moment, she asked incredulously, “You… you're the actual owner behind Elegant Dragon Drinks?”

Zhang Xiaolong smiled, wrapping an arm around Chen Yaru. “Soaring Dragon is Yaru's, but Yaru is mine.”

“Hey, don't forget about me!” Su Mei interjected, eager to assert her presence.

“I'm aware of your part in this,” Zhang Xiaolong conceded, clarifying further, “So aside from Manager Su's share, it's also fair to say it's mine.”

Su Mei was visibly upset by his words, yet she refrained from arguing. She knew he preferred gentle girls, so she couldn't afford to be as confrontational as she used to be.

“Did I really just meet the CEO of Soaring Dragon?” Chu Wenwen finally accepted the truth, though it still felt surreal to her.

“I've always said that your luck would take a turn for the better after meeting him,” Yang Jingjing said as she took her hand. “Besides, you're such a pure and kind-hearted girl. If your luck didn't improve, even the heavens would take pity on you.”

“Thank you, thank you all for having such faith in me,” Chu Wenwen said, moved to tears once again. “You've all been my guardian angels. Today is truly the happiest day of my life!”

Chen Yaru had taken an instant liking to the lovely Chu Wenwen and quickly offered words of comfort. “Alright, from now on, we're all part of the same team. I'm confident that by working together, we'll achieve great results. And Wenwen, you're definitely going to make it big, even bigger than those top-tier celebrities!”

“Mm…” Chu Wenwen looked around at the faces before her, feeling the warmth of family in her workplace for the first time.

“I'm sorry, Jingjing. I was too hard on you before, and I apologize,” Su Mei said, reaching out her hand as the situation settled. “You've created many excellent plans, and I was just looking for trouble because of my own issues. Can you forgive me? Please come back. From now on, let's be sisters. I promise I won't make the same mistake again.”

Yang Jingjing took her hand, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. “Really, it's no big deal. But as for coming back… I'm afraid that won't be possible for some time.”

“Why?” Su Mei asked, taken aback. “You still can't forgive me?”

“It's because someone has asked me to manage a skincare company, so returning isn't an option right now,” Yang Jingjing explained with a laugh.

“A skincare company? What's it called?” Su Mei asked, sensing something familiar.

“Essence Dragon!” Yang Jingjing exclaimed without hesitation.

Zhang Xiaolong coughed awkwardly, “Well, that's not set in stone. We haven't finalized the name yet.”

“I think it's a wonderful name!” Chen Yaru said, giving Yang Jingjing a knowing look.

“Hey, Mr. Zhang, don't you think you're being a bit unfair? They get to run their own companies, while I'm just a manager,” Su Mei complained, pouting. “Do you doubt my capabilities?”

Zhang Xiaolong's eyes sparkled with interest. “Would you be interested in running a pharmaceutical company? I have a special Injury Medicine here that could use someone like you at the helm.”

“Really?” Su Mei was surprised to learn that a company had actually been prepared for her. And since she was already familiar with the pharmaceutical industry, her interest was piqued. “Let's call the company Eyebrow Dragon!”

“That's not a good idea,” Zhang Xiaolong protested vehemently. “You wanted to independently manage the company, right? How about calling it… Eyebrow Solo?”

“Syphilis?” Su Mei echoed, puzzled.

“I'll leave you to it. I've got some other things to handle…” Realizing his blunder, Zhang Xiaolong hastily made his exit.

Frustrated, Su Mei stamped her foot and called out, “Zhang Xiaolong, don't you dare run away!”

Her outburst and his retreat sent the group of girls behind them into fits of laughter.