Making you a son-in-law is not about making you conquer the world.

Chapter 699 Breaking the Contract

"Are you angry?" Lin Ping then noticed Meng Qingge's displeased expression.

"That doesn't make sense. I, Lin Ping, am a master at flirting with girls, so why is it not working on Meng Qingge?"

Lin Ping was puzzled. He remembered that it was this witty tongue of his that had won over Jiang Yunying.

Perhaps it's being used incorrectly...

Even though it was broad daylight, it wouldn't be good for a grown man to be standing in a woman's boudoir. If it weren't for Huang Jiayu's matchmaking, Lin Ping wouldn't have had any chance at all.

"Miss, Miss, something terrible has happened!"

Just when the atmosphere was at its most awkward, Yun'er rushed in, ignoring Huang Jiayu's instructions.

"What is it?" Meng Qingge asked hurriedly. She knew that Yun'er was usually very steady and wouldn't show such an expression unless something serious happened.

"Meng Qingchao, Meng Qingchao was kicked out of Qingfeng Tower," Yun'er said breathlessly.

"Why was I kicked out? Did he make some unreasonable demands?" Meng Qingge was even more puzzled.

According to the contract, Qingfeng Tower gave the Meng family the best possible terms. As long as Meng Qingchao wasn't a fool, he wouldn't make any more unreasonable demands, nor would he be kicked out.

"Making demands? He has no ability to do that. When the owner of Qingfeng Tower saw that it wasn't the young lady who came, he refused to see her. Meng Qingchao was indignant and banged on the door, so he was kicked out."

Yun'er mimicked the gestures of a cat and a tiger, saying:

"The owner of Qingfeng Tower said that unless it's the young lady who comes, he won't do business with the Meng family."

"I told you, we should wait. Han Jiji is only cooperating with the Meng family out of respect for you, so why would he give Meng Qingchao any face?" Lin Ping said with a smile.

All of this was naturally his doing in secret.

He helped the Meng family purely to curry favor with Meng Qingge; who would have thought that a fearless Meng Qingchao would suddenly appear?

"No, help me up, I want to go to Qingfeng Tower myself," Meng Qingge said even more anxiously.

“Miss, Meng Qingchao caused this trouble, why are you speaking up for him?” Yun’er pouted.

This girl is usually so composed, but I never expected her to harbor so much resentment towards Meng Qingchao.

“It’s not for Meng Qingchao, but for Qingfeng Tower. The contract is in Meng Qingchao’s hands now. If Boss Han insists on breaching the contract, he will definitely take him to court. I can’t implicate Boss Han.” Meng Qingge struggled to get up.

It's normal to have such concerns. Han Jiji signed the contract out of respect for Meng Qingge. She owes Meng Qingge a favor and absolutely cannot let her get into legal trouble because of it.

"She is grateful, trustworthy, and righteous; she is far superior to Meng Qingchao." Lin Ping felt a deep respect for Meng Qingge.

Putting aside their relationship, Lin Ping was willing to cooperate with her based solely on her reputation.

"Qingfeng Tower is wealthy and powerful, so they can definitely suppress this matter," Lin Ping explained.

“Young Master Lin, you may not know this, but Qingfeng Tower has only recently come to the Daye Dynasty to develop, and its foundation is still shallow. Besides, it’s written in black and white that no one can help Qingfeng Tower,” Meng Qingge retorted, implying that she was about to get up.

"Does Meng Qingchao even deserve to fight me?" Lin Ping thought disdainfully, but he couldn't say it out loud.

“I know a little about Qingfeng Tower. They’re not as simple as you think. Let’s wait and see,” Lin Ping continued.

Meng Qingge also felt a little wronged and didn't want to become Meng Qingchao's pawn.

If she really steps in to resolve this matter, wouldn't the other party just sit back and reap the benefits?

At this moment, Meng Qingchao returned to the old Meng family mansion in a sorry state, knelt in front of the old lady and cried, "Grandmother, Qingfeng Tower is going too far. They said they wouldn't talk business unless Meng Qingge came."

"Have you offended them?" the old lady asked, sounding somewhat exasperated.

"I have no right to offend them," Meng Qingchao swore to the heavens.

The old lady's face was gloomy and uncertain. Suddenly she said, "Perhaps this matter is a bit rushed. Why don't we let Meng Qingge take over with them first, and then you can take over again after the matter is settled?"

Will he take over power after the deed is done?

Meng Qingge isn't stupid; why would she hand it over so easily?

It seems that the old lady was most concerned about interests.

"Grandmother, don't forget, the contract is in our hands. If Qingfeng Tower insists on breaching the contract, we'll take it to court directly. That will only benefit the Meng family." Meng Qingchao was full of wicked ideas and had already come up with a plan.

The old lady hesitated for a long time. According to common sense, if Qingfeng Tower breached the contract, it would have to compensate them with a lot of money. In addition to the previous deposit of 10,000 taels, it would be at least 30,000 taels.

This is more profitable than making 100,000 jars of wine, meaning they can make a fortune without making a sound.

"That's one way. Go and handle this matter, and remember to give the prefect some benefits." Tempted by money, the old lady chose to compromise.

However, before Meng Qingchao could reach the yamen, a group of uninvited guests arrived at the door.

"Madam, the owner of Qingfeng Tower requests an audience," the doorman hurriedly reported.

"Oh? I'm afraid they wouldn't dare break the contract. Let him in." The old lady's face lit up with joy.

"Hmph, I must apologize to you today." The other party's retreat gave Meng Qingchao confidence.

Before long, two imposing figures arrived in the lobby.

"Boss Han, what exactly do you mean by ordering me to throw him out?" Meng Qingchao said arrogantly, not intending to give Han Jiji a friendly look.

"Oh? Could it be that Young Master Meng is blaming my men for not physically assaulting anyone? Will they make up for it next time? It seems there won't be a next time. Your Meng family is finished." Han Jiji said without any politeness.

"Qingchao, you mustn't be rude," the old lady said softly. She was, after all, composed and not as vindictive as Meng Qingchao.

Since Han Jiji was willing to pay a visit, it means that we will continue to cooperate in the future, so we can't let the relationship become too strained.

"Mr. Han, what is the meaning of your act of lecturing my Meng family members the moment you walk in? Do you not want to cooperate with my Meng family anymore?"

Although she was supposed to act as a peacemaker, she also had to uphold the authority of the Meng family, since Qingfeng Tower was in the wrong in this matter.

"That's exactly what I was thinking. I've come here specifically to break the contract," Han Jiji said with a smile.

"Hahaha! Does Mr. Han think the Meng family is easy to bully? Breaking a contract requires paying a penalty." The old lady sneered.

Now that things have come to a head, she doesn't need to be timid or hesitant; she can't let others break into her home and bully her.

"Oh? Pay a penalty for breach of contract? I don't remember that being a clause," Han Jiji replied with a sneer.

The old lady felt something was wrong and immediately took out the contract to examine it carefully. Sure enough, she did not find any clause about paying a penalty for breach of contract.

Qingfenglou neither required them to complete the quota within a specified period nor set a trap for itself by requiring them to pay a penalty for breach of contract.

The tone suggests a contract, but it's more like a verbal agreement. Without a compensation clause, it's just a piece of waste paper.

"Mr. Han is really good at scheming. In that case, let's not do this business!" In her anger, the old lady tore the contract to shreds.

Even without doing this deal, they had already earned 10,000 taels.

"Madam, you really don't intend to do this business? Take a look at who's next to me?" Han Jiji smiled faintly, as if she had expected them to break the contract.