Mrs. Wu was clearly kicking me when I was down, but I didn't show any anger, instead, I adopted a negotiating stance.
"Mrs. Wu, I truly believe there is a misunderstanding between us, your special trip from the Capital to Shanghai couldn't have been just to acquire my company, could it?"
After saying this, I didn't wait for Mrs. Wu's response. Instead, I lowered my voice and continued, "What if I were to trade some information I've just obtained? The family you're planning an alliance with through marriage has issues."
For these big families, a marriage alliance can secure a steady stream of benefits.
I didn't know Mrs. Wu's prospective marriage partner before, but now that I know, it's not too late. There are some things Mrs. Wu doesn't know, but I have investigated them thoroughly.
The one set to enter into a marriage alliance with Mrs. Wu is the city's second-in-command.