Zhao Mingfeng laughed heartily and strode into the Liu family's residence.
Zhao Qiuyan's face turned livid. The support of the Liu family was crucial. She thought that with her position as the president of Fengnian Group, she could negotiate cooperation with Mr. Liu. She believed that once she presented the next three - year plan, she would surely gain support. However, she couldn't even get in the door without taking action. Losing like this made her realize that she had been too naive.
Ye Changqing stepped forward to comfort her. "Don't worry. Don't you still have me? I'll go and talk to Mr. Liu. I'm sure we can get support."
Zhao Qiuyan shook her head slightly. "I couldn't do it. You're just a doctor... Oh, forget it. Don't talk now. Let me calm down and think if there are any other ways." She rubbed her temples with her fingers, frowning as she thought.
Ye Changqing walked to the entrance and said to the security guard, "Go and tell your Mr. Liu that I, Ye Changqing, am here and ask him to come out and welcome me! Hurry up!" His tone was like giving an order, as if he were a leader coming to inspect and demanding to be received by his subordinates.
The security guard was skeptical. "You... Are you sure you want our Mr. Liu to come and welcome you? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
Ye Changqing scolded sternly, "Stop talking nonsense! Tell your Mr. Liu to hurry up! I'll only wait five minutes!"
The security guard was intimidated by Ye Changqing's imposing manner. Given Mr. Liu's status, no one was usually qualified to ask him to come out to meet them. However, Ye Changqing's tone was so serious that it seemed somewhat believable. Fearing that he might delay something important for Mr. Liu, the security guard didn't dare to be negligent. "Okay, I'll go and ask," he said, trotting into the courtyard.
Two security guards remained, looking at Ye Changqing with suspicion.
Zhao Qiuyan was completely shocked by Ye Changqing's actions. When she came to her senses and saw the security guard go in, she angrily complained to Ye Changqing, "Ye Changqing, I told you not to cause trouble. Why didn't you listen? Mr. Liu is of a high status. Who are you? It's over. We've completely offended the Liu family this time."
The two security guards looked at Ye Changqing with strange expressions and shook their heads, seemingly indicating that Ye Changqing was in trouble.
Ye Changqing remained calm - faced. He didn't want to explain because sometimes, even explaining a thousand times wasn't as convincing as Liu Hengyu coming out to welcome him in person. He looked into the courtyard but still didn't see the person he was waiting for. He couldn't help frowning and murmured, "Is he not at home?"
Zhao Qiuyan glared at Ye Changqing. "Mr. Liu is receiving them. How could he not be at home?"
Ye Changqing suddenly realized, "Maybe the security guard saw that Mr. Liu was receiving guests and didn't dare to disturb him. This security guard is too timid. Let's wait a bit longer."
The other two security guards at the entrance looked displeased and were very dissatisfied with Ye Changqing.
Zhao Qiuyan didn't believe it at all, but Ye Changqing seemed so serious. A glimmer of hope rose in her heart, hoping that what he said was true. This was also the only way she could think of to meet Mr. Liu.
After another ten minutes or so, footsteps were heard in the courtyard.
Ye Changqing looked into the courtyard. The security guard finally came out, followed by three people: Zhao Mingfeng, his son, and a man in his forties. The man was slightly overweight and wearing casual clothes, chatting and laughing with Zhao Mingfeng and his son.
Zhao Qiuyan's eyes widened in disbelief. Ye Changqing wasn't joking. He had actually done it. Mr. Liu came to welcome them in person!
Zhao Qiuyan remembered her grandfather's advice to get closer to Ye Changqing. Now she finally understood. It turned out that Ye Changqing's identity was extraordinary. He could make Mr. Liu come to welcome them with just a word.
She reached out and took Ye Changqing's arm, whispering, "I didn't expect that with just a word from you, Mr. Liu really came out to welcome us. I... I misunderstood you. Don't be angry."
Ye Changqing was pleased to hear her gentle words, but he was still confused. "Who is Mr. Liu?" He still hadn't seen Liu Hengyu. He was starting to feel a little angry.
Zhao Qiuyan thought Ye Changqing was still angry. "Changqing, I know I spoke a bit harshly just now. Don't be angry. I'll be more careful with my words in the future."
As they were talking, the four people walked to the entrance.
The security guard pointed at Ye Changqing and said to the fat man in casual clothes, "Mr. Liu, it's him who asked you to come and welcome him."
Liu Rui looked Ye Changqing up and down, and the more he looked, the angrier he became. "You dare to ask me to come out and welcome you? What do you think the Liu family is?"
Beside him, Zhao Mingfeng added fuel to the fire. "I told you. This guy is just trying to show off. He's not qualified to enter the Liu residence, so he uses this trick to try to meet Mr. Liu. Even if he meets Mr. Liu, what's the use? Mr. Liu will never cooperate with you!"
Zhao Qiuyan's face turned pale. The little hope that had just emerged was extinguished. Ye Changqing had deceived her after all. Everything he said was a lie. What was the point of meeting Mr. Liu like this? All she got was humiliation and ridicule.
"Ye Changqing... Was it necessary to do this? Why can't you just tell the truth?"
Ye Changqing was also very puzzled. "I really do know a Mr. Liu. It's not this Mr. Liu. It's Mr. Liu Hengyu."
Liu Rui sneered, "You still want to see my father? You don't even have the right to see me. Don't dream! You are not welcome in the Liu family. Leave!"
Zhao Mingfeng also sneered, "Leave! You're not even qualified to enter the Liu family, let alone hope for support!"
After saying that, he turned around and signaled to Zhao Qiushan, and they left.
Zhao Qiuyan's face was flushed with shame. She had never been so humiliated in her life. Today, in front of her uncle, she had become a complete joke. All of this was because of Ye Changqing. This time, she completely lost faith in Ye Changqing.
Old Mr. Liu had lived in seclusion for two years. Even her grandfather couldn't meet him. How could Ye Changqing, who had no background and no power, manage to do it?
She looked at Ye Changqing in disappointment. "Why did you have to lie? Now there's no hope at all. Are you happy?"
After saying that, she turned and left.
Ye Changqing hurriedly explained, "It's a misunderstanding, really. I really know Liu Hengyu. Don't go!"
Zhao Qiuyan snorted coldly, got into the car, and drove away, leaving Ye Changqing there.
Liu Rui looked at Ye Changqing and shook his head slightly. How could he be tricked out by such a small trick? As a result, it only led to embarrassment.
The three security guards looked at Ye Changqing with schadenfreude, like looking at a clown. He made up a lie, and it was exposed in an instant.
Ye Changqing's face was a little ugly. He should have kept the old man's phone number. What a mess.
A car stopped, and Liu Rui trotted to the car door, bent over, and opened it.
An old man got out of the car with a cane. The old man had white hair, a ruddy complexion, and an imposing manner when he opened and closed his old eyes.
He was a little surprised to see Liu Rui. "Why are you here?"
Liu Rui pointed at Ye Changqing. "This guy said he knew me and tricked me out. I haven't had time to drive him away, and you're back. Dad, be careful."
Liu Hengyu looked up and glanced at Ye Changqing, and suddenly froze. His gaze seemed to be fixed on Ye Changqing and couldn't be moved. "Is it... Dr. Ye?"