Zhong Qiaohui clearly didn’t pay attention to his repetitive remarks; the reason was simple, regarding Gu Nuan, he was far less acquainted than she was. And Gu Nuan was always adept at creating an illusion of being harmless to her competitors until the moment she struck back fiercely and left them defeated and bankrupt.

Therefore, it’s crucial to anticipate Gu Nuan’s intentions early. Perhaps their retreat is nothing but a smokescreen.

Before long, a more definitive message arrived: after hearing that the Americans were not interested in their proposal, Changda did not adopt more proactive measures but retreated, seemingly ready to abandon this business collaboration.

Zhang Yingxi was elated, jumping up and clapping his hands: "See, they lost, lost so badly they couldn’t even hide their faces, ashamed to show themselves, better to sneak away before fully surrendering, what a disgrace! Are you still afraid of such people?"

Zhong Qiaohui bowed her head without speaking.

Seeing her lack of joy, Zhang Yingxi became quite angry: "What’s wrong with you? We won, beat them. What does your dejected face mean? I know, you’ve always been on her side, haven’t you?"

Zhong Qiaohui finally frowned and glanced at him sideways: "Don’t pretend to understand when you don’t."

"What?!"

"I said you don’t understand her. She must have her own plan for doing this. I need to find someone to further investigate what her intentions are. Therefore, don’t rush to respond to the Americans," Zhong Qiaohui said, which equated to delaying the cooperation with the Americans.

To Zhang Yingxi and the other Zhang Family members involved in negotiations with the Americans, it was unimaginable. In their eyes, Zhong Qiaohui was definitely an insider.

"You say delay? On what grounds delay? We won, and now because they lost we’re supposed to forgo signing the contract?" Zhang Yingxi swung his arms in front of Zhong Qiaohui, shouting angrily, "Either you’re an idiot, or always had a conspiracy from the start. I knew it all along, you can’t possibly be one of the Zhang Family, you’re completely untrustworthy."

Zhong Qiaohui tried to ignore his personal attacks. Mainly because he didn’t understand Gu Nuan.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yingxi became increasingly absurd, scolding her from head to toe in front of everyone, even cruelly poking at her deepest pain points: "Explain to me! How did my brother die? Wasn’t it your doing? Definitely your doing. Look at you now claiming to help fulfill my brother’s wishes, yet when it comes time to fulfill his wishes, what have you done? You’re a heartless woman, here to toy with the Zhang Family!"

Zhang Yingxi, died, said before dying, he would sell his soul for her.

She could still clearly recall every word he said to her every moment before she closed her eyes.

No matter what Zhang Yingxi said, he shouldn’t say such things about her. However, through his words, she was suddenly reminded of all the ordeals Gu Nuan encountered after marrying into the Xiao Family.

Marrying someone isn’t just marrying him, it’s marrying his entire family. At this moment, she truly felt the pain Gu Nuan experienced when marrying into the Xiao Family. Because now, the Zhang Family was just as mercilessly inflicting this pain onto her.

Given this, why does something as peculiar as marriage exist in this world? It should be enough for two people to wed, why does it have to involve everyone pointing fingers, being chastised cruelly by his family, calling her wicked, branding her a thoroughly malicious bride intent on harming her husband.