Chapter 593: I Do Not Accept

Yu Mumu also smiled: “That’s right, our Xiao Ci is quite reasonable—if Miss Lian’s heart is sincere, she’ll probably let bygones be bygones.”

When Yu Moxun’s parents said these words, they didn’t seem to be speaking empty formalities; they truly seemed to like Rong Ci.

Lian Ningqi hadn’t expected they would like Rong Ci so much.

She couldn’t understand why they liked Rong Ci so much.

Not long after Lian Ningqi left, Yu Moxun received a call from Lian Ningqi’s older brother, Lian Ningyu: “I’ve already heard about the matter between my younger sister and Director Rong. This is indeed Xiao Qi’s fault. I’d like to ask when you and Director Rong might have time—I’d like to invite both of you to dinner as an apology, and let Xiao Qi properly apologize to Director Rong until she’s satisfied. What do you think, Director Yu?”

Not only Lian Ningqi, but Lian Ningyu also believed that both Yu Moxun and Rong Ci didn’t want to miss out on this project.

They’re keeping Lian Ningqi dangling now simply to let Rong Ci vent her anger before any cooperation begins.

Now that Rong Ci has already given Lian Ningqi a stern warning, even if she hasn’t fully calmed down, she should at least pause for the sake of their cooperation.

So when Lian Ningyu says this, yes, he wants Lian Ningqi to apologize—but in truth, he also wants to use this chance to discuss cooperation properly.

Lian Ningqi didn’t say these words aloud, but how could Yu Moxun not understand?

Moreover, if they want to resolve the issue but don’t contact Rong Ci herself and instead contact him, isn’t that tacitly acknowledging that Rong Ci should bow to Changmo’s interests?

He smiled and said: “I’m sorry, but as I’m not a party to the conflict between your sister and Xiao Ci, if Director Lian wishes to mediate, you’d be better off speaking directly to her. I wouldn’t dare overstep my bounds.”

Lian Ningyu paused, then said calmly: “Is Director Rong still upset? What would it take for Director Rong to forgive? Director Yu, our Lian Clan is genuinely eager to cooperate with your company. If you have any demands, please speak plainly.”

“I’m sorry, I’m not sure. Director Lian, why not ask Xiao Ci yourself?”

Lian Ningyu fell silent for half a second, but his voice remained steady: “Director Yu is right—I should indeed speak directly to Director Rong to show sincerity.”

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Yu Moxun, Lian Ningyu hung up and called Rong Ci.

Rong Ci already knew Lian Ningyu had contacted Yu Moxun.

When she received his call, she said directly: “Director Lian, don’t bother—Changmo will not cooperate with you.”

Lian Ningyu hadn’t expected Rong Ci to be so blunt: “Director Rong, you’re refusing to cooperate with us solely because of your personal grievance with Xiao Qi?”

“Yes.”

Lian Ningyu laughed inwardly, thinking Rong Ci had quite a temper.

Still, he could understand.

But holding onto this matter so tightly was truly mixing personal grudges with business.

He was naturally displeased, but since he needed her cooperation now, he could only speak sincerely: “This is indeed Xiao Qi’s fault. I apologize on her behalf. If Director Rong isn’t satisfied, I’ll have Xiao Qi come personally to apologize to you later—but I’m truly sincere—”

“Director Lian, I’ve received your apology, but I do not accept it. Likewise, even if your sister apologizes to me, I won’t accept it.” With that, before he could speak further, Rong Ci said: “I have other matters to attend to. Director Lian, goodbye.”

Before Lian Ningyu could respond, she hung up.