After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 378 Switching sides in battle

However, the thought of meeting him made me nervous. I lowered my voice and leaned closer to him, asking, "Are you sure these directors are willing to support us? Song Feng has considerable influence on the board. What if they turn against us at the last minute?"

Song Yang nodded slightly: "I've investigated, and these directors are very dissatisfied with Song Feng's recent actions, especially his willingness to harm the group's long-term development for personal gain. As long as we provide sufficient reasons, they are likely to side with us."

I asked him with some concern, "But Song Feng is your older brother after all. Won't they think this is an internal family feud and be unwilling to get involved?"

Song Yang sneered: "Family infighting? Song Feng has long since abandoned the family's interests. He colluded with Lin Qing and Zhao Xing, trying to push the Song family into the abyss. These directors are all smart men; they know what to do."

I nodded, feeling a little more at ease. I hadn't expected that so many interests were involved.

"When should we arrange a meeting with them? Time is running out; the next board meeting is in three days."

Song Yang glanced at his watch and said in a low voice, "I've already made the arrangements. I'll let you know when it's time. It'll be at a private club in the west of the city. It's very secluded there; no one will notice."

"So fast? It's all arranged already? Didn't you just ask me what to do?"

"It was arranged in a split second just now, it wasn't that fast, just listen to me."

Hearing these words surprised me even more, but I didn't show it.

He smiled and said, "When it comes to life, you have to be quick!"

I glared at him. "What's the rush? We almost messed this up. You should talk to your difficult brother this afternoon first."

He nodded in agreement: "Of course, see you then."

After leaving the hospital, I went back to my studio in the afternoon. I was engrossed in revising a design when my phone suddenly rang. It was Jiang Yichen.

"Momo, where are you?" His voice sounded a little low.

"I'm in the studio, what's up?" I replied while continuing to adjust the design on the computer.

"I heard... you met with Song Yang? How did things go this morning?" His tone carried a hint of displeasure, but also a hint of concern for me.

I paused for a moment, then realized: "Oh, you mean what happened at noon? We discussed things at the hospital and then parted ways. We still have to work on a plan this afternoon, which is a real headache and might take until very late."

"Alright then," Jiang Yichen raised his voice slightly, "You know who he is, be careful."

I sighed and put down my pen. "Jiang Yichen, don't misunderstand. And don't be jealous!" I said jokingly.

"I understand, but Momo, next time there's an emergency, you must contact me immediately."

"do you understand?"

"understand!"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone before Jiang Yichen's voice finally softened: "I will try my best to resolve the land issue as well, don't overwork yourself."

"Okay! You're Jiang Yichen, I'll hang up now, I'm busy for a bit."

Jiang Yichen sighed: "Okay, but promise me you'll take care of yourself and get some rest."

"Okay, I promise you," I replied with a smile. "But were you jealous just now?"

He scoffed, "I didn't."

I couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Jiang Yichen, you're clearly jealous. Don't worry, you're the only one in my heart. Song Yang is just a business partner."

His tone finally softened: "That's more like it. Let's have dinner together tonight; I've booked your favorite restaurant."

"Okay," I agreed with a smile, "but you'll have to wait a bit."

"Okay, I'll wait for you." His voice softened.

“Silly girl,” I said softly, “we’re husband and wife, no need for thanks.”

After hanging up the phone, I returned to my work.

That evening, Jiang Yichen and I sat in the restaurant, the table laden with my favorite dishes. He placed a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs on my plate, his eyes gentle: "Thank you for your hard work today."

I shook my head and said with a smile, "It's not hard work. My company will be successfully established soon."

He held my hand and whispered, "Momo, sometimes I feel so lucky to have married you."

I blinked and teased him on purpose: "Then you'd better treat me even better in the future, or I'll run away."

He immediately tensed up and gripped my hand tightly: "You dare!"

I couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Okay, just kidding. I don't want to run away."

He breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Momo, let's go on a trip together after this is over. Just the two of us, we can relax properly."

I nodded, my heart filled with anticipation: "Okay, I'll wait for you to take me to see the most beautiful scenery."

For the past three days, I've barely slept a wink, constantly revising the collaboration proposal. Every slide, every data point, every design draft—I scrutinized it repeatedly, striving for perfection.

Just as I was about to check it again, Xu Sisi pushed the door open and walked in. She was holding a cup of coffee and handed it to me: "Momo, take a break, you've been working for three days straight."

I took the coffee, shook my head with a wry smile, and said, "No, this meeting is too crucial; we can't afford any mistakes."

Xu Sisi sat down next to me, glanced at my computer screen, and suddenly her eyes lit up: "Momo, I have an idea that might make it easier for the Song Group's board of directors to accept our proposal."

I immediately perked up: "What's your idea? Tell me quickly!"

She leaned closer and lowered her voice: "We can shift the focus of the proposal from 'profit distribution' to 'brand value enhancement.' Hasn't the Song Group been seeking a brand upgrade recently? If we can prove that this cooperation can not only bring short-term profits but also significantly enhance the Song Group's brand image, the board of directors will definitely be interested."

I paused for a moment, then my eyes lit up: "That's right! How come I didn't think of that? Lin Qing and Zhao Xing have been making a fuss about profit distribution. If we change our perspective and emphasize brand value, they won't be so quick to find fault."

Xu Sisi nodded and continued, "Furthermore, we can include some specific case studies and data. For example, how our studio's previous designs for other brands helped them improve market awareness and customer loyalty. These can serve as evidence to persuade the board of directors."

I got more and more excited as I listened, and immediately turned on my computer to start revising the plan: "Sisi, your idea is fantastic! I'll add the brand value part right away."

She smiled and patted my shoulder: "Don't rush, there's one more thing. We can propose to do a pilot project in the early stages of the cooperation, such as designing a brand new visual identity for one of Song's sub-brands. This way, the board can see the actual effect, and the risk is also lower."