Chapter 198: Fangfei Wants to Collaborate With You

Qin Yunshu stood in the small Garden for a long time.

The cold wind blew, chilling her to the bone.

She looked toward the living room over there; through the bright windows, she could see a scene of laughter and joy. Cheng Wan sat beside Cheng Han, whispering something, and Cheng Han smiled dotingly.

She realized clearly that Cheng Wan had the ability to snatch Cheng Han away.

No, she had already snatched Cheng Han away, snatched away the only thing she possessed.

In the living room, Cheng Wan opened the gift bag and presented the perfume to the Old Madam.

A faint fragrance drifted through the air, refreshing and heart-soothing; just smelling it felt elegant.

It was the most suitable perfume for the Old Madam.

"Wan Wan is so thoughtful."

The Old Madam liked it very much.

The Third Madam said enviously, "It smells truly comfortable. Wan Wan, when you have time, could you blend one for me too?"

She knew Cheng Wan was busy, so she used a consultative tone, and fearing Cheng Wan might misunderstand, she quickly added, "I'm not in a hurry."

"Third Aunt, this one is for you." Cheng Wan took out another bottle of perfume.

The Third Madam took it in surprise, "I have one too?"

"Naturally, you do. I am very grateful for Third Aunt helping me take care of Ping'an." Cheng Wan quickly spoke up, fearing the Third Aunt might have a psychological burden.

"Quick, smell what it smells like." The Old Madam urged.

The Third Madam hurriedly sprayed a tiny bit out.

This scent profile smelled even gentler, fitting for the Third Madam's temperament.

The Third Madam couldn't bear to spray any more and quickly put it away, "Then I won't stand on ceremony."

"We are family; there is no need for polite talk."

The Second Madam had thought she would be next, but instead, she saw Cheng Wan sit back down, with absolutely no intention of giving out any more perfume.

Her face flushed red instantly, and she was very angry.

Since Cheng Wan gave some to the Third Madam's family, why wouldn't she give any to her?

This was clearly a slap in her face.

"It really is worth thanking the Third Sister-in-law; after all, free nannies aren't easy to find." The Second Madam said sarcastically, "Someone like me just doesn't have the ability to watch children, otherwise I would have earned a bottle of perfume too."

The Third Madam felt a bit awkward instantly; she didn't know whether to put the perfume in her hand down or keep holding it.

Cheng Wan could hear the meaning in the Second Madam's words, and she smiled faintly.

"My studio still needs someone to clean. If Second Aunt is willing to go help for a few days, I am also willing to blend perfume for Second Aunt."

The Second Madam was so angry she stood up, "Do you take me for a cleaner?"

This was simply an insult.

Cheng Wan raised an eyebrow, "Second Aunt isn't willing to help, yet you still want perfume?"

"Who covets your lousy perfume? It stinks."

The Old Madam's expression sank, "Second daughter-in-law, what did you say?"

The Second Madam realized she had spoken out of turn, glared fiercely at Cheng Wan, and left the living room.

Cheng Mingzhu followed her out.

The Third Madam whispered a word of advice, "Wan Wan, you shouldn't have excluded her like that. She has a bad temper and will cause trouble for you."

Cheng Wan didn't care, "I treat those who are good to me well. For those who look down their noses at me, I have no need to indulge them."

Just considering the Second Madam wearing mourning clothes and making a scene at the Yiyuan, Cheng Wan wouldn't blend perfume for her anyway.

Cheng Han supported his younger sister.

"Wan Wan is right. Those people look down on us, so we don't need to grovel to them."

The Third Madam sighed; these two siblings both had their own ideas.

Saturday, evening.

Cheng Wan accompanied the Old Madam to attend the engagement banquet of Wen Lvzhong and Chu Fangfei.

When the Old Madam of the Wen family saw Cheng Wan, she pulled her aside to talk for quite a while and asked about Qin Ping'an's situation.

Madam Wen's expression was not very good, and she forced a smile.

Originally, Wen Lvzhong had agreed to listen to the family's arrangements, and Madam Wen had been overjoyed, but not long after, he looked down on the noble ladies she had arranged for him and actually wanted to get engaged to Chu Fangfei, whom he had only known for a short time.

Madam Wen was distressed.

She truly did not want to be in-laws with the Chu Family.

If she had known earlier, it would have been better to let Wen Lvzhong be with Cheng Wan.

At the very least, Cheng Wan was much gentler than Chu Fangfei; Chu Fangfei was entirely a career-oriented woman.

And Chu Fangfei's mother, although they hadn't met much, Madam Wen could tell she was not someone to be trifled with.

The Old Madam hadn't appeared in the social circle for a long time, and upon appearing this time, many people immediately came over to greet her.

The Old Madam exchanged pleasantries while introducing Cheng Wan's identity.

Cheng Wan was no stranger to them, but they hadn't expected that after leaving the Chu Family, she would suddenly transform into the granddaughter of the Cheng Family.

It was truly a natural stroke of good fortune.

After socializing for a while, Cheng Wan's legs felt weak, so she greeted the Old Madam and went to the lounge area.

At this moment, Cheng Wan received a call from Chu Fangfei, "Cheng Wan, come up to the second floor to help me with something."

Cheng Wan was helpless and had no choice but to go up.

Chu Fangfei was wearing a red evening gown, and the zipper was stuck.

There was no one else in the room at the time, which was why she had called Cheng Wan up.

Cheng Wan helped her get the zipper out and straightened her dress. "Congratulations on your engagement."

Chu Fangfei lifted her skirt hem and thanked her.

"I see you're heavily pregnant; you might as well rest here for a while."

Cheng Wan did not stand on ceremony and agreed.

She went into the lounge inside and lay down for a while.

Once she felt a little better, she prepared to go downstairs.

Opening the door, she saw Chu Li sitting on the sofa.

He was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, looking thinner than before, but his gaze remained sharp.

Cheng Wan frowned and immediately wanted to leave.

"Cheng Wan." Chu Li called her by her full name; compared to before, there was a bit more restraint in his tone.

Cheng Wan looked at him coldly and indifferently, "Something the matter?"

Chu Li walked up to her in a few strides but kept a distance of one or two steps, "I came here at Fangfei's request."

It was a business-like tone, with no other meaning to be heard.

Cheng Wan relaxed slightly; whatever it was, Chu Fangfei hadn't mentioned asking Chu Li to say it earlier.

Chu Li missed Cheng Wan very much, but knowing how much Cheng Wan loathed him, he perfectly hid his emotions this time.

"Fangfei wants to collaborate with you."

Chu Fangfei had taken over the Perfume Division and needed to produce impressive results as soon as possible, and collaborating with Cheng Wan was the fastest and best method she could think of at the moment.

It was just that Cheng Wan had refused many times.

Chu Fangfei found it difficult to bring it up again and could only entrust it to Chu Li.

"Not interested." Cheng Wan lifted her foot and walked away.

"Wait," Chu Li caught up to her and gripped her wrist, "Cheng Wan, can you still not let go of what was between us?"

Cheng Wan almost thought she had misheard.

Not let go?

Was Chu Li's face a bit too big?

"Otherwise, why do you refuse to collaborate with Fangfei?" Chu Li pressed his thin lips together, insisting on a reason.

Cheng Wan felt he was being unreasonable and pestering her.

She suppressed her anger and said, "I prefer to work alone, and besides, I have worked at the Chu Group and don't like it there; is that reason enough?"

Chu Li felt a pang of pain in his heart.

He really wanted to ask, did she dislike the Chu Group, or did she dislike him?

However, he couldn't bring himself to ask.

He always felt he would just be asking for humiliation.

"If you want your studio to develop better, the Chu Group is your best choice."