"You!"

Ling Ji was furious, but when it came to verbal sparring, she and the woman were clearly not on the same level.

Nearby, the director's mouth curved into a hidden smile as he silently watched the scene unfold.

Ha, you contemptible woman. This Master fancies you, yet you're unwilling? Do you really think you can compete with me using just your pretty face? You should know that in this era, money is the most important thing!

The next second, he put on a fake smile, walked up to the two of them to smooth things over, and said to the woman, "Ma'am, please don't be alarmed. I'll just have a word with little Ji, and I promise to give you a satisfactory answer!"

With that, he approached Ling Ji and whispered in her ear, "So, what do you think? Just agree to have dinner with me tonight, and I'll take care of this matter without you having to pay a single cent!"

Ling Ji's expression was cold; she didn't even bother to look up at him.

The director's face instantly turned cold. He snorted and walked to the side without another word.

Seeing this, the woman pressed her advantage, continuing to shout, "I'm telling you, I'll make myself clear. This matter isn't over until I get three points!"

"Fine. It's just three points, right? I'll pay you!"

Suddenly, a man's voice came from outside. Everyone turned to see a young man walk in with a smile on his face.

Upon seeing the young man, Ling Ji's expression softened considerably. The grievances in her heart suddenly boiled over, and she felt an overwhelming urge to throw herself into his arms.

However, she restrained the impulse and simply called out gently, "Xia Liang, what are you doing here?"

Xia Liang stepped forward, took her into his arms, and gently stroked her hair. "It's raining, so I came to pick you up," he said with a smile. "Besides, if I hadn't come, how would I have known you were being bullied here?"

Hearing Xia Liang's words, the woman grew displeased. "Hey, watch what you're saying! Who's bullying her? The public has eyes, you know! My child was the one who got hurt here. As a teacher, she failed to take proper care of him, so I have every right to demand compensation!"

Xia Liang glanced at her, having no desire to bicker, and simply asked, "Three points, right? Is that enough?"

"Exactly three points! I'm not the type to jack up the price, but I won't accept a single milliliter less!"

The woman spoke with an air of righteousness, as if she wasn't the very person who had just raised the price from one point to three in the blink of an eye.

Xia Liang nodded, walked to a corner, and pulled out his phone to call his bank.

「Meanwhile, at Shangjing Commercial Bank」

A receptionist was fiddling with her phone, bored. Ever since the president had singled her out a few days ago to handle a special client, her job had become incredibly slow and dull.

According to the president's orders, she needed to be on constant alert for a call from that client. If one came through, she was to notify the president immediately.

She was responsible for the day shift, and another colleague handled the night shift, ensuring someone was always available 24/7. It was even rumored that there were dedicated operators on standby not just in Shangjing, but in other cities as well.

This made her extremely curious. How much money could this special client possibly have deposited in the bank to receive such treatment?

Suddenly, the phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and was stunned. She immediately scrambled to the president's office and exclaimed, "President, Mister Xia is calling!"

The words had barely left her mouth when a figure zipped past her, rushed to her workstation, and answered the phone with lightning speed.

"Hello, is this Mister Xia?"

"Yes, it's me."

"Hello, this is Guan Congwen, President of the Shangjing Commercial Bank Head Office. How can I help you, Mister Xia?"

"Prepare three points in cash for me. Remember, I only want coins! Denominations of one milliliter, one cent, it doesn't matter. The more mixed, the better. Send them to Shangjing New District Somersault Kindergarten as fast as possible. I'm waiting here!"

"Of course, Mister Xia. Please wait, I will personally deliver it to you!"

After hanging up, Guan Congwen excitedly summoned a few people to get the cash, supervising them personally without a moment's delay.

Guan Congwen was thirty-three years old and the President of the Jiangcheng Bank Head Office. Logically, a man in his position shouldn't be acting this way, but the key reason was that the amount of money Xia Liang had was simply terrifying.

Xia Liang was a bit surprised that the bank president had answered the call himself. This was good, as it saved a lot of trouble and gave him a very favorable first impression of Shangjing Industrial and Commercial.

All in all, this was a rare occasion where Xia Liang had initiated contact, and he even had a direct request. Naturally, Guan Congwen had to handle it with the utmost care. This was also an opportunity to establish, and perhaps even build, a cooperative relationship with Xia Liang. Maybe this is my chance!

Back in the kindergarten, Xia Liang hung up and stepped out from the corner, giving the woman a slight smile.

"Apologies. Transfers can lead to misunderstandings, so I prefer cash. I've already called the bank. The three points in cash will be here soon."

The woman lifted her head proudly, with an expression that said he was finally showing some sense.

"Good. Young man, you're much more decisive and generous than that young lady. She clearly made a mistake but refuses to take responsibility for it!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Ji's anger flared again. She was about to argue when Xia Liang gave her hand a gentle tug.

Ling Ji looked up and saw Xia Liang shaking his head at her, signaling her to be patient and not to cause a scene.

Although Ling Ji was confused by Xia Liang's gesture, she trusted him and held her tongue. Still, the feeling of injustice wouldn't dissipate, so she simply turned and buried her face in his embrace.

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