Chapter 2098 - 2101: Cheng Xinyi's Face Can Be Given, But Not Again

When Shen Qiang was awakened by the sound of Bai Jiao giggling on the phone, the sky had just begun to lighten. Looking at Bai Jiao, whose skin was as fair as snow and lips pinker than cherry blossoms, Shen Qiang smiled and lazily embraced her. Her petite figure was soft and warm, with a pleasant fragrance, prompting the still-drowsy Shen Qiang to mumble, "Who is it, calling so early, so inconsiderate."

Bai Jiao chuckled, giving Shen Qiang a playful sidelong glance, then placed the phone near Shen Qiang's mouth, saying, "It's my dad calling, looking for you about something."

Suddenly wide awake, Shen Qiang quickly took the phone, smiling as he said, "Hello, Mr. Bai, I'm Shen Qiang from Heshenghe."

On the other end of the line, Bai Shiyi heard Shen Qiang's formal tone and was both amused and irritated: "Interesting, what did you say earlier? Something about calling so early being inconsiderate?"

Shen Qiang forced a laugh, replying, "Yes, because I didn't know it was you calling. If it's someone else, that's inconsiderate. If it's you and I didn't answer immediately, that's my lack of courtesy."

Bai Shiyi laughed, "No wonder my daughter, lately, talks to me and often doesn't make sense. She's been influenced by you."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Her influence is secondary; mainly, it's because you taught her well."

Bai Shiyi was amused, "Oh, so my daughter being with you makes me inadequate, huh?"

Shen Qiang laughed, "You're exaggerating. I love her more than I love myself. Your precious daughter is the warm sunshine at Heshenghe."

Bai Shiyi smiled, "Alright, now that you're the Medicine King, you've become philosophically rich in speech. But next, you need to speak with me properly."

"In what capacity?" Shen Qiang asked.

Upon hearing this, Bai Shiyi was silent for a moment before saying, "Although I would really like you to speak as my son-in-law, we both know that what we need to discuss isn't personal, but business. So, I'm now looking for Shen Qiang, the Medicine King."

"Understood, Mr. Bai, please go ahead."

Bai Shiyi sighed over the phone, then spoke seriously, "I'm sorry the atmosphere is getting so tense with this call, but it's unavoidable. Everyone at the Bai Family is very anxious. They're worried you're going to start something new. I've already told them you won't, but they still want to hear it from you directly."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang frowned and replied, "Are they there with you?"

"Hold on," Bai Shiyi said. After a moment, Shen Qiang heard in the background Bai Shiyi saying, "Elders, please come in."

Soon, amidst the noisy background, Bai Shiyi said, "Shen Qiang, I've activated the speakerphone. The elders of the Bai Family are here, please state your position."

Calmly, Shen Qiang said, "Hello, elders of the Bai Family. I'm Shen Qiang from Heshenghe. Recently, there have indeed been some rumors circulating in the cultivation world. I feel that there's nothing much for me to declare. First, the profits from my Elixir Pills are sufficient. Second, Heshenghe has been cooperating well with the Bai Family and intends to continue."

"So please don't overreact to rumors and don't be manipulated by hearsay to make wild guesses privately."

"Furthermore, to clarify personally, Heshenghe and the Bai Family have a straightforward cooperation relationship. Heshenghe refines elixirs, and Cheng Xinyi distributes them, that's all."

Saying this, Shen Qiang promptly hung up the phone.

Snatching the phone left on the bedside by Shen Qiang, Bai Jiao got a bit agitated, "Shen Qiang, what are you doing? Why did you hang up the phone?"

Shen Qiang laughed, "It's to express dissatisfaction, of course."

Bai Jiao frowned, unhappily glancing at Shen Qiang, "You're too petty, it's just asking you a couple of questions, what's there to be dissatisfied with?"

Shen Qiang smiled, "Bai Jiao, this isn't about being petty or not. You must understand, there are many issues at Heshenghe every day, demons, cultivators, corporate matters, subsidiaries, every aspect is fraught with problems needing resolution daily."

"I'm already stretched with serious matters, and yet, because of some rumors, I now have to explain to your family. Then, isn't the Medicine King too undervalued?"

Bai Jiao was displeased, shooting Shen Qiang a look, "It didn't even take your office time, just a few words over the phone. Oh, you even dared to give my dad attitude, hanging up directly?"

Embracing Bai Jiao, Shen Qiang smiled at her, "Holding you is enjoying life, but explaining these chaotic matters to your family's elders is not my obligation, understand? I've already shown your dad respect; for someone else, I would mockingly criticize him severely."

Bai Jiao was unhappy, "Rude is rude."

Shen Qiang laughed, "Listen, if your dad wants to scold me a bit privately because of family matters, I promise I'll listen with a smile and not argue back. But when it comes to Heshenghe, when it involves business, things are handled professionally. The sale of Elixir Pills by Heshenghe isn't limited to the Bai Family alone; Wanxin Hesheng, Dragon Group Mall, and the Bounty Hunters platform are all viable methods."

"If the Bai Family dares, due to private suspicions, to neglect the sale of elixirs, I'll switch partners. You must understand, you're now part of Heshenghe; Heshenghe's interests are fundamental to us. When it impacts Heshenghe's interests, I won't spare anyone face, and this matter won't be repeated. Even if it's your dad, if he meddles with Heshenghe's business again, I'll be ungracious."

"Jerk!" Bai Jiao was displeased.

Shen Qiang chuckled, "Bai Jiao, I'm the boss of Heshenghe, the King of Demons, the Medicine King. Your family randomly finds an excuse to make me explain; are your family's elders treating Heshenghe like a Bai Family vassal? This is a matter of principle, personal matters and business must be discussed separately."

Hearing him, Bai Jiao frowned, fell silent for a moment, and then said, "My dad, jeez, just stick to cooperation, where does all the drama come from? Next time he brings up such matters, ignore him."

"Alright, with your assurance, I'm relieved." Shen Qiang chuckled, hugging Bai Jiao tightly.

However, Bai Jiao looked coquettishly at Shen Qiang, giving him a flirtatiously wide-eyed glare, pushing him aside with a small hand, and teasingly said, "Oh wow, why are you hugging me so tightly? People need to get up and prepare; isn't Qin Yurou coming today? She's quite pretty, I need to play host well."

Shen Qiang's eyes curved with joy, "Jealous?"

"Hahaha, yes." Bai Jiao fake-smiled, then looked coldly at Shen Qiang, "But does it matter?"

Shen Qiang smiled, "My dearest Jiaojiao, trust me, Qin Yurou and Pan Meiqing's arrival will elevate Heshenghe's soft power to the next level. At your maiden home, Cheng Xinyi's strength was your strength, but now it's Heshenghe that's strong, meaning you'll shine outside."