Chapter 1275 - 1275: Mutual Consent

A few minutes later, the group was led into the private room by the staff.

Du Qingyue stood up but did not leave her seat.

"Sister-in-law!"

Wang Lubo, who was at the front, greeted Du Qingyue with a smile when he saw her.

Du Qingyue nodded with a smile, "Come in and sit."

"Hey!" Wang Lubo responded and jogged inside.

Outside the door, Chang Wenhua and Du Feixiang both made a gesture inviting others in and then entered the private room together.

Walking in side by side with Wang Lubo was definitely fraught with difficulties, but the two of them walked in side by side with ease.

Once everyone invited had entered the room and taken their seats, Du Qingyue signaled the waiter to serve the dishes and took the opportunity to chat with everyone.

With the table full of food and the pleasantries over.

Du Qingyue raised her glass and said, "Given the current situation in Jiangcheng, there's no need to elaborate. I drink to everyone here who remains resolute at this time on behalf of Xiao Feng!"

Although Xiao Feng had instructed her not to stand on ceremony, to drink sparingly if wished, and to not drink if not inclined, she decided to follow the norm.

Wang Lubo and the others all raised their glasses, whether their smiles were natural or not, but all wore smiling faces.

Du Qingyue took a sip and had only just set her glass down.

When Chang Xinyan, sitting beside Chang Wenhua, said, "Calling us all here today wasn't just to speak empty words, right?"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere, which had just begun to rise, immediately froze, and then started to decline.

Wang Lubo, at that moment, was displeased, and snorted coldly, "The family teachings of the Chang Family are indeed impressive, no regard for seniority or hierarchy."

This remark requires little decoding, translating to: Your father hasn't spoken, do you get to speak?

It even indirectly reprimanded Chang Wenhua.

Looking at Chang Wenhua across the table, he was still fairly restrained, addressing Chang Xinyan with a stern face, "Even if there's nothing, can't everyone just sit together, drink, and chat?"

Du Qingyue was unfazed in her rhythm, and smiled, "Given the current situation in Jiangcheng, it seems that no one here has the leisure to drink and relax.

I don't want to beat around the bush, but before getting to the main topic, there are a few side notes to mention.

Whom you choose to stand with is a basic freedom, and no one has ever put a knife to your necks and told you that if you don't choose a side, you'll die.

You choose to stand with Xiao Feng because you believe it's in your best interest.

Today, I'll make it clear that if anyone feels they have chosen the wrong side, after this drink, they are free to realign.

Capable ministers choose their lord wisely, and clever birds select the right tree to perch on.

This is the way of the world, it's always been this way, and it's nobody's place to pass judgment on it!"

In an instant, the atmosphere hit rock bottom!

Everyone present felt a shiver in their hearts, exchanging glances secretly, feeling quite bitter inside.

They initially thought that with Xiao Feng absent, they could vent their grievances to Du Qingyue, even say some harsh words to let out their long-standing frustration and resentment.

But now it seemed that facing Du Qingyue wasn't much easier than facing Xiao Feng.

It's just that Du Qingyue's words were more tactful; if Xiao Feng were to say the same, it would likely have been: If you can stay, stay; if not, get lost!

Of course, this might be somewhat exaggerated, but certainly not pleasant to hear.

However, these people still failed to grasp Du Qingyue's more sophisticated way of rebuking...

"Capable ministers" choose their lord wisely, "clever birds" select the right tree to perch on.

If this line is taken out and analyzed carefully, its underlying meaning becomes self-evident.

"Sister-in-law is right!" Wang Lubo stood up and said, "This is all a matter of mutual consent, like stock trading or investing, whether you profit or lose, you bear it yourself?

But some people speak as if someone owes them something.

Such people are destined never to prosper or succeed in anything!"

As he spoke, his gaze locked directly onto Chang Xinyan, as if afraid others wouldn't know who he was referring to by "some people."

Chang Xinyan was about to react, but was stopped by Chang Wenhua in advance.

Du Feixiang then advised Wang Lubo to sit down, chit-chatting lightly on some trivial matters.

Meanwhile, others, realizing the situation was unfavorable, quickly chimed in.

"I see no problem with it!"

"Mm, that's the logic!"

"Business, after all, involves risk and reward; the key is your own judgment."

For a moment, both Chang Xinyan and Chang Wenhua were extremely embarrassed.

By status and position, Chang Xinyan and Wang Lubo were not equal, and Wang Lubo shouldn't have lowered himself to argue with him.

But in Wang Lubo's view, one's worth is what it is, not affected by small matters.

Moreover, questioning his sister-in-law is questioning Brother Feng, and whoever steps up shall face the consequences of my big mouth!

At that moment, Du Qingyue said, "Perhaps everyone thinks that Xiao Feng hasn't done anything during this time.

But I can responsibly tell everyone that he has been continuously working on finding a way out for us, trying every means to break Bai Huanyu and He Qizheng's blockade.

Thanks to his efforts, a turning point has finally emerged."

As her words settled, the atmosphere surged, skyrocketing without any buffer to its peak, and many people began talking with those around them.

Du Feixiang and Wang Lubo chatted with each other, as if unsurprised by the result, or perhaps knowing it in advance.

After their discussion, others didn't dare to speak up.

Seeing Wang Lubo and Du Feixiang engrossed in their own conversation...

Everyone else's gaze had to shift to another significant figure.

With no other option, Chang Wenhua had to bite the bullet and ask, "What is the turning point you mentioned?"

Du Qingyue smiled calmly, "No rush, it will become apparent soon enough, but before that, I have a suggestion I want everyone to consider."

"Please, go ahead," Chang Wenhua lowered his posture and replied.

Everyone else perked up their ears, afraid of missing a word.

"My suggestion is that for every decision made next, everyone should preferably inform me in advance," Du Qingyue said calmly.

Upon hearing these words, everyone furrowed their brows, some with rage in their eyes.

Informing in advance for every decision, how is that different from asking for instructions?

Seemingly perceiving what everyone was thinking, Du Qingyue smiled, "What I just said is merely a suggestion. If unwilling, just pretend you didn't hear it.

Additionally, regarding the turning point I mentioned, I'm sure you have many doubts, even questioning whether it truly exists.

I suppose I'm correct in assuming so?"

Upon hearing this, many nodded, clearly echoing their innermost thoughts.

A moment later, Du Qingyue stood up, full of confidence, "By today as the limit, within half a month, everything will be clear!"

Having said this, she raised her glass for another toast.

Du Feixiang looked at this niece of his, filled with immense emotion.

Since leaving Lanyue Group, Du Qingyue had become even more dazzling!

It turns out, it wasn't Du Qingyue holding back the Lanyue Group; rather, the Lanyue Group was overshadowing Du Qingyue's brilliance.

Now, with that cover lifted, her radiance shines more brilliantly, blindingly so!