Zhang Jingshan moved quickly.

For someone like him, owing money to ordinary folks felt unbearable, and he was also worried that the other party might overthink the situation.

In less than two hours, he called Ye Chen, asking him to come to Yunshan Network to collect the money.

"Mr. Ye, the money is ready. Can you come to Yunshan Network Company to pick it up? Yes, it's at 167 Jiangzhou Avenue. If it's inconvenient for you, I can send someone over. What do you think?" Zhang Jingshan said politely over the phone.

"No problem, it's convenient. Yunshan Network Company, right? I'll head there now!" Ye Chen replied.

"Alright, sorry to trouble you to make the trip!"

At the Antique City.

After bidding farewell to Zhang Jingshan and Lu Cheng, Ye Chen wandered around the stalls, hoping his sharp eye for treasures, honed in his previous life, could help him make a lucky find. But after coming up empty-handed, he gave up the idea of treasure-hunting when he received the call from Zhang Jingshan.

He stepped outside, flagged down a taxi, and headed to Yunshan Network Company.

At the entrance of Yunshan Network Company, 167 Jiangzhou Avenue.

Chen Yinuo stood there, biting her lip and taking a deep breath.

She didn't think there was much chance of renewing the contract, given that her company's bid was 10% lower than their competitor's.

But even if it was a faint hope, she had to try. Losing her job was one thing, but figuring out how to support Yoyo was the bigger concern!

Fueled by the courage of a mother, she stepped into Yunshan Network Company.

"It's you again?"

As soon as she entered, the security guard immediately stopped her, speaking harshly. "Get lost! Manager Yang already said last time you're on the blacklist!"

"I'm not here for Manager Yang; I'm here for Mr. Zhang!" Chen Yinuo gritted her teeth.

"Mr. Zhang?"

Hearing she was aiming for the big boss, the security guard hesitated. "Do you have an appointment?"

Chen Yinuo's heart sank, and she replied with a trembling voice, "No."

The security guard felt mocked and shouted angrily, "No appointment, and you think you can see Mr. Zhang? Do you think anyone can meet him? Get lost!"

The guard moved to shove her out.

"Oh, well, well. Isn't this Ms. Chen?"

Just then, a mocking voice echoed.

Chen Yinuo looked up and saw Yunshan Network Company's business manager, Yang Di, stepping out of the elevator.

"Manager Yang!"

The security guard, startled, hurriedly explained, "Manager Yang, I was just about to kick her out!"

"No rush. You go do your thing. Let me have a few words with her," Yang Di replied.

After the guard left, Yang Di sneered at Chen Yinuo. "Ms. Chen, we meet again so soon!"

He pointed at the document folder in her hand. "Here to talk about the promotion contract again?"

"Yes!"

Chen Yinuo replied, "Manager Yang, our company's beauty products have always had a good relationship with Yunshan Network. Could you reconsider renewing the contract?"

"Reconsider? Are you joking?" Yang Di scoffed. "The other e-commerce company is offering 10% more. Do you think we're running a charity here?"

But he didn't stop there, lowering his voice with a wicked tone.

"However, it's not entirely impossible to negotiate."

"What do you mean?" Chen Yinuo asked urgently.

"Did you forget what I said last time? Have dinner with me, spend the night together, and the contract is yours! I have the final say in this department. Even if your bid is lower by 10%, I can make it happen. What do you say?"

Leaning in close, Yang Di spoke in a voice dripping with lust.

He eyed Chen Yinuo's alluring figure, his gaze filled with lewd desire.

From the moment he first met her, he had been plotting against her. Using the contract as leverage to force her was something he had long planned.

Would he really go through with the contract if she gave in?

Yes!

Not because he actually had the authority, but because Mr. Zhang had instructed that as long as Huaxing Trading's offer wasn't 10% below market rate, they should continue the partnership.

This was a trade secret, known to only a few.

This gave Yang Di the confidence to use it as blackmail.

"In your dreams!"

Sensing Yang Di's undisguised lecherous intent, Chen Yinuo stepped back, her anger surging.

This wasn't the first time she'd heard such words from Yang Di.

He had made similar demands during her previous visit to negotiate.

Now, it was happening again.

While her job was crucial to her and Yoyo's livelihood, and securing the contract would also earn her a commission, she wouldn't stoop so low as to sell herself.

If she could accept such humiliation, her looks would have already secured her a more comfortable life.

Her angry outburst attracted the attention of others in the company lobby.

"I want to see Mr. Zhang! If he refuses to work with us, I'll give up!"

With that, she moved toward the elevator.

But an enraged Yang Di grabbed her, lowering his voice. "You b****! Do you think you're so special? Letting me sleep with you would still be better than that gambling loser you call a husband!"

Slap!

Under Yang Di's humiliating words, Chen Yinuo, red-eyed and unable to contain her anger, slapped him hard across the face.

The sharp sound rang out, shocking everyone in the lobby.

"You... you dare hit me?"

Yang Di, clutching his burning cheek, stared in disbelief.

"Damn it, I'll kill you!"

As tears welled up in her eyes, Chen Yinuo braced herself for the slap she thought was inevitable.

But just as Yang Di's hand was about to strike, a figure rushed forward, kicking him away.

Thud!

Yang Di staggered back several steps, nearly falling over.

"Manager Yang! Manager Yang!"

The security guards, alarmed, rushed over to help him, momentarily ignoring the unexpected intruder.

Meanwhile, Chen Yinuo stood frozen in shock.

When she turned to look at the man who had intervened, her expression stiffened.

Her surprise was akin to seeing the sun rise in the west.

But soon, her face turned icy with anger.

"Why is it you? Are you following me?"