CHAPTER 220: CHAPTER 220 NEVER GIVE UP

"Are you intending to speak while standing?" Facing Mi Wan’s gaze, Shi Minjun looked calm on the surface, but she was actually feeling quite impatient. Thus, her tone carried a hint of aggressiveness and a cold indifference that kept people at a distance.

"If you have something to say, please say it directly!" Mi Wan sat down gracefully. Even though her attire wasn’t as luxurious as Shi Minjun’s, Mi Wan had a more outstanding presence. A hint of elegance subtly emanated from her every move and word. Although Mi Wan appeared gentle and pleasant, she possessed a stubborn streak and would not be kind to those who had hurt her in the past.

She was not the naive girl she once was. Coming to see her, she couldn’t help but tense up and feel very nervous, worried that Shi Minjun would not like her! But as time went by, at this very moment, besides harboring resentment towards Shi Minjun, Mi Wan had no other feelings!

"Is this the attitude you use when speaking to an elder?" Hearing Mi Wan’s colder tone, Shi Minjun was quite displeased, and her once rosy face immediately darkened.

"Heh, are you trying to slap yourself with those words? Do you forget what you did to me back then, just because you’re getting older?" Mi Wan chuckled softly; her voice was still as gentle as ever, but like a small stone thrown into a calm lake, it disrupted the original tranquility.

Shi Minjun felt a sting in her heart and her gaze towards Mi Wan changed. She then mocked, "A woman like you, who lacks self-awareness and overestimates herself, what good are your sharp words? Don’t think that just because you have some ability, you can overestimate yourself. You couldn’t enter the Ji Family’s gate eleven years ago, and it’s even less likely now!"

"If I can’t enter the Ji Family’s gate, I can still bring Ji Dongquan into our Mi Family’s small door. Miss Shi, what do you think of this option?" Mi Wan responded calmly, without haste or anger, with a faint smile.

Mi Wan’s composure and calmness surprised Shi Minjun. The Mi Wan from back then couldn’t even meet her eyes, but now she was able to press her step by step!

Facing Mi Wan’s gentle provocation, Shi Minjun was naturally annoyed, but coming from a prestigious family, she maintained her poise and could never yell and scream at Mi Wan like a shrew.

"A divorced woman with a child, what choices do you have? You’re not afraid of being laughed at for saying such things!" Shi Minjun elegantly took a sip of her coffee, a cold smile on her lips.

"So what if I’m divorced? At least I have a clear conscience and am much more noble than those hypocrites who enjoy hurting others to show off their status." Mi Wan came here to irritate Shi Minjun on purpose. While she was Ji Dongquan’s mother, Mi Wan showed no mercy.

Although the old wounds had healed, they still pained her. Rather than endure the discomfort herself, she would rather stab Shi Minjun, making her share the pain!

"I don’t want to argue useless matters with you..." Mi Wan had Ji Dongquan’s heart. No matter how strong Shi Minjun was, she couldn’t control Ji Dongquan’s feelings. In the past, when he wasn’t yet powerful, she could block him, but now, no one in the Ji Family could restrain him. So, once again, Shi Minjun had to target Mi Wan, forcing her to sever ties with her son.

"Trying to threaten me again? Heh, Miss Shi, do you even have the power now?" Mi Wan interrupted Shi Minjun’s words, her gentle smile full of sarcasm.

"Mi Wan, do you dare to be so arrogant just because Quan is defending you?" Shi Minjun could never accept Mi Wan. Being constantly contradicted and mocked, she saw Mi Wan as a thorn in her side that must be removed!

Arrogant?

If that’s considered arrogant, then what about Shi Minjun?

She must be a vicious and ruthless woman!

"Towards someone like you who thinks so highly of themselves, this is the only attitude I can offer." As she spoke, Mi Wan’s faint smile carried a hint of disdain.

Hearing this, Shi Minjun gripped the coffee cup with her right hand so hard that it was almost crushed!

"Stop targeting my family. Even if Ji Dongquan doesn’t support me but supports you, you can’t stir up trouble here in Jin City. So before you attempt to harm others, you’d better clearly understand all our family relations, and then decide whether you want to remain so blindly arrogant!" Mi Wan continued with a faint smile. People like Shi Minjun, who are used to being arrogant, are bound to be enraged when their pride is hurt. Her whitening knuckles were the best proof of this.

"Mi Wan, one day, I will take that smile off your face!" Shi Minjun squeezed out her words coldly through clenched teeth.

"I look forward to it!" Mi Wan stood up calmly, glanced at Shi Minjun, and then turned away elegantly.

Watching Mi Wan’s departing back, Shi Minjun’s breathing became heavier, her chest heaving significantly, clearly enraged.

"Miss Mi."

As Mi Wan exited the restaurant, two men dressed in black suits, looking like bodyguards, approached her. They were complete strangers, and Mi Wan swept a cautious glance at them.

"Miss Mi, we were sent by Chairman Ji. He wants us to bring you over." Sensing Mi Wan’s wary gaze, one of the men explained coolly.

"Where to?" Mi Wan asked, slightly frowning.

"QG Group’s branch office."

"I have a car. You lead the way, and I’ll follow." Since Ji Dongquan already knew she had lied, it was better to clear things up.

With that, Mi Wan walked towards her car, dialing Mi Jing’s number as she went, briefly telling her about the situation and asking her to take Kabi home. Coincidentally, Mi Jing was planning to bring some New Year goods to her parents’ house and agreed readily.

QG Group’s branch office was located near a cluster of office buildings in the city. Though it was just a branch office, it had a separate high-rise building. Since it was already the Spring Festival holiday, apart from the security guards on duty, the spacious lobby was quiet, and every footstep echoed.

Ji Dongquan’s office was on the eleventh floor. After bringing Mi Wan to the office door, the two bodyguards left.

Knock knock—

"Come in."

As soon as Mi Wan knocked on the door, Ji Dongquan’s steady voice came through.

"You can go out now." Seeing Mi Wan enter, Ji Dongquan, his expression serious, dismissed the assistant standing by.

After the assistant left, Mi Wan walked over to Ji Dongquan’s desk and pulled out a chair to sit down.