Whispers to the Soul: Surrendering to Love Snare

Chapter 1251: Chapter 1270: Disciplining the An Family Mother and Daughter (16)

Actually, everyone knows why we’re having dinner tonight, but since no one wants to say it out loud, we’re all playing dumb. Let’s see who loses their cool first.

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere started to lose its formal edge.

However, Xi Xilan was brimming with anger inside, silently cursing these men. Every time she brought up the development project, they would deftly change the subject, clearly not wanting to discuss it. If that’s the case, then why did she spend so much money tonight? No, she had to get something out of them tonight.

She decided to go straight to the point: "Director Zhang, I’ll be blunt. The reason I asked you here tonight is to inquire about the development project. What are the plans from your department? I understand some things aren’t convenient to discuss openly, and I won’t ask for too much. Just give me a hint so our company can make the necessary arrangements and minimize losses. Rest assured, I won’t forget any of you."

As she finished speaking, the large private room fell into silence.

Everyone’s eyes were on Director Zhang, including Xi Xilan. Although she appeared calm on the surface, inside she was a storm of emotions.

The current situation was extremely disadvantageous to her. If she couldn’t glean some useful information tonight, the road ahead would be even harder. She had to get something out, whether it was beneficial or not.

It was clear that a hint of displeasure flashed in Director Zhang’s eyes. He thought that this woman really didn’t know her place. He had shifted the topic several times, clearly not wanting to discuss this issue, yet she persisted despite knowing better. It’s no wonder she’s being targeted from above this time.

But these thoughts remained in his mind, and he maintained a calm smile, replying: "Chairman Xi, I’ll tell you directly. This matter isn’t being handled by our department. We’re following orders from above. I think you understand what I’m saying. Also, as a personal friend, I’d like to remind you to think about whether you’ve offended someone."

Upon hearing this, Xi Xilan suddenly looked at him in shock: "Director Zhang, are you saying that someone is deliberately targeting me?"

He didn’t give a clear answer, only giving a vague response: "It’s just my guess. Ultimately, Chairman Xi should be able to investigate this for yourself."

The whole way home that night, Xi Xilan pondered his words. The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Unable to sit still, she disregarded that it was already midnight and called An Yuya, who was out drinking with friends. As soon as the call connected and she heard the noisy music from the other end, she immediately erupted in anger: "Get your ass home right now, damn girl! I’m out here working hard to make money and you’re being a wastrel. If I’d known you’d turn out like this, I might as well have strangled you at birth to save myself the trouble. You’re like this, and even your brother, who’s not dead, hides and doesn’t come home. What the hell are you both up to?"