Han Sen made a silent gesture to Lan Se. Qiao picked up the phone.
Qiao answered the call at dinner because it was Hardman calling. Everyone knew what he'd be calling for. Qiao didn't want Han Sen to get any confusion or doubts, however, so she answered the phone right there in front of him. She didn't let Hardman know that Lan Se was there with them, too.
"President Qiao, can you talk?" Hardman was worried about Han Sen possibly being there.
He thought he had offended Han Sen, and that Han Sen wouldn't agree to any repurchase. So, he thought to get to him through Qiao.
"Yes, you may speak," Qiao answered.
Hardman didn't beat around the bush. He directly told her, "Qiao, I want Han Sen back. How about I double the money you gave me, in exchange for him?"
"Manager Hard, I only have one person in my employ. Giving me money doesn't solve the issue of having that number reduced to zero." Qiao looked at Han Sen and smiled.