Jin Lian ignored Zhang Chuntao. She was so frightened by Ye Xiu's words that she nearly broke out in a cold sweat.
She was under orders to negotiate the details of a partnership with the Song Family. If Ye Xiu mistakenly believed she wanted to develop the Zhang Family as a partner, he would undoubtedly kick the Jin Family out of the running without a second thought.
"Sir, I don't know where you heard that, but I can assure you it's nothing more than a rumor. The Zhang Family is not on my list of potential partners to investigate during my trip to Han Jin City." Jin Lian spoke to Ye Xiu with a grave expression. She had already received a message from him instructing her to pretend they were strangers.
"Jin Lian, you…"
Zhang Chuntao and Zhang Shaoping's faces fell. They never expected her to say something like this in public. It was a blatant slap in the face, completely crushing the Zhang Family's hopes of partnering with Ye Xiu.
