Shao Zhengkang was as quiet as a cicada in winter, not daring to make a sound. Shao Qingqing looked a bit bewildered, while Shao Zhengchang and his son were pale with fright.
"Speak up! You all had mouths when you were causing trouble!"
The Old Madam Shao let out another roar. Shao Juncai, bracing himself, said, "Grandma, I, I've already asked people to inquire... I, I suspect the Ouyya Group still thinks Su Ding has... a connection with the Jin family?"
"Impossible."
Before the Old Madam Shao could speak, Shao Zhengchang denied this possibility. "I saw the situation back then. You had warned them, but Ouyya's management ignored your words. If it were solely relying on the Jin family's connection, they wouldn't have been so indifferent..."
Shao Jun thought about it and found it reasonable, his face draining as he drooped his head.
Just then, Shao Jun's phone suddenly rang. He naturally didn't dare to answer it in front of his grandmother, but seeing the caller ID, a flicker of contemplation appeared in his eyes.
"Grandma, it's my uncle," Shao Jun whispered.
Everyone present knew that the Ouyya project was secured through Shao Jun's uncle's classmate, who worked as a project manager at Ouyya Group, making them confident of success.
Now that the project was gone, and his uncle was calling, could there be a turning point?
"Answer it!"
The Old Madam Shao issued a stern command.
Shao Jun glanced at the elder members with their solemn expressions and tapped the speakerphone.
"Xiao Jun, tell your father, and everyone in the Shao family, to stop trying to provoke that Su Ding! She's not someone you can afford to offend."
Upon hearing this, Shao Jun's confusion deepened. "Uncle, what is her background?"
He had personally seen Jin Ye with a young woman at the bar. How could he possibly still protect Su Ding!
"She, she is the behind-the-scenes boss of Ouyya Group! This is a company secret, and it's gossip I got from a friend. In short, don't offend her. I've said all I will say."
Shao Jun's uncle, Chen Gang, hung up the phone directly.
Everyone in the Shao family's living room fell into stunned silence, a silent shock beyond comprehension!
No wonder Shao Xu was always so arrogant and spoke so directly. Everyone thought that even if she had some money after losing the Jin family's protection, she might not be able to keep it.
And now, they understood!
Su Ding wasn't just relying on the Jin family; she was also the behind-the-scenes boss of Ouyya Group. While not comparable to the Jin family, for the Shao Group, she was an existence they couldn't possibly rival.
"It's over... Dad, it's over..."
Shao Jun was completely dumbfounded. He hated Su Ding the most. The last time he saw Su Ding being bullied by thugs, he didn't help and instead blamed Su Ding for getting beaten up at the bar.
He never expected Su Ding to have such a powerful background!
Shao Zhengchang's face also turned pale. He let out a tired sigh. "The Ouyya Group project is completely dead. Moreover, I heard Ouyya has many long-term partners in Jiangcheng. If she tells those partners to prohibit cooperation with our Shao family, then our company..."
He couldn't even bear to finish.
He dared not imagine the consequences. The life and death of the company, which he had poured years of effort into, rested on Su Ding's whim.
"You... you all!"
The Old Madam Shao, furious, pointed at them with her finger, unable to speak properly.
Shao Qingqing quickly helped her calm down and comforted her, "Mom, Xiao Xu isn't that kind of person. Please take care of yourself."
"If she wasn't that kind of person, she wouldn't have ruined your elder brother's project!"
"Mom..."
Shao Qingqing sighed and looked at Shao Zhengchang. "Brother, did Xiao Xu personally say she would destroy your company?"
Shao Zhengchang shook his head wearily. "But some things don't need to be said."
"Mom, Brother, think about it. Xiao Xu has never proactively interacted with us. She's the boss of Ouyya, but during our previous conflicts, she didn't deliberately create obstacles. This shows she's not someone who resorts to underhanded tactics. This time, it was Xiao Jun provoking her, and she retaliated," Shao Qingqing said. "I believe she won't target Brother."
"Let's hope so," Shao Zhengchang said weakly. Even if she did target him, he was powerless.
Shao Qingqing patted Shao Zhengchang's shoulder and advised, "Brother, don't be too pessimistic. Think about how to secure other cooperations, lest the company disappears while Xiao Xu hasn't done anything."
"Yes, Dad. Tomorrow I'll ask some friends for connections," Shao Jun could only try to think optimistically.
The Old Madam Shao sighed. "We've completely offended Xiao Xu. We can only hope she doesn't hold a grudge against us."
"Xiao Jun."
Shao Jun looked up when his grandmother called him.
The Old Madam Shao said faintly, "From now on, you are forbidden from provoking Xiao Xu. If you do so again, I will not be lenient!"
The cold, warning gaze sent a chill down Shao Jun's spine.
Shao Jun wouldn't dare to say no and repeatedly nodded in agreement.
Then, the Old Madam Shao turned her gaze to Shao Zhengkang. "Zhengkang."
Shao Zhengkang wasn't heavily involved in this matter, but he was still shocked by Su Ding's identity and felt even more strongly that his mother's decision to let the eldest son's family interact with Su Ding was a huge mistake.
Now that he was suddenly called upon, his spirit jolted!
"Mom, what is it?" Shao Zhengkang responded.
"How is the repair of that bracelet coming along?" the Old Madam Shao asked.
Shao Zhengkang was immediately relieved and said with a smile, "The master said the damage was quite severe, but fortunately, he is experienced and has already repaired more than half of it. It will take about a week to complete the full repair. I'll urge him on, don't worry."
"Yes, you're the only one who makes me worry less."
The Old Madam Shao said wearily, a statement that made Shao Zhengchang's expression turn grim.
Shao Zhengkang, however, felt a little flattered. Among his mother's four children, putting aside Qingqing who was a daughter, his mother used to dote on the second son, Shao Zheng'gang. After Shao Zheng'gang became lame, she later doted on the eldest son, Shao Zhengchang, because Shao Zhengchang had his own company.
Now, the tables had turned, and his mother was finally noticing him.
He quickly patted his chest and said, "Mom, I can handle these small matters. I'll bring it to you immediately after it's repaired."
"Yes, you're a good child." The Old Madam Shao nodded with satisfaction.
Shao Zhengkang also straightened his back.
Shao Jun, however, glanced at him dismissively, thinking how childish this third uncle still was.
"We can't count on Xiao Xu anymore, but perhaps you've forgotten there's another way."
The Old Madam Shao looked at everyone and said faintly.
Shao Zhengchang, his son, and Shao Zhengkang were all bewildered, looking up at the old lady in confusion.