The two entered the banquet hall while talking.
The Qin family's power is not considered truly at the top in Haizhou City; the real top level is held by the Shen and Gu families.
The Qin family is at most ranked on the second level, but they are just at the bottom. Before them are the Zhou family and the Lin family.
The Zhao and Liang families have already been placed in the third tier.
This is a rather strict classification.
However, these distinctions change every year, so they are not so detailed. For example, the Sheng family used to be in the second tier, but now they are only at the tail end of the third tier.
This world is always changing rapidly.
However, the family that Sun Chengcheng transmigrated into didn't even have the right to enter this banquet hall.
If it weren't for Sun Chengcheng using the system, they wouldn't have been able to get in today.
Sun Chengcheng finished making arrangements for her father, glanced at the time, and it was just eight o'clock.
She then strolled around the socialite circle with her wine glass in hand, hoping to meet some rich heiresses.
//
Banquet hall, third-floor lounge.
A woman in a white dress sat in a chair, looked up at the woman opposite her in a dark green suit, and said coldly, "Who do you want to paint?"
"Xu Qingzhu." The other person slowly uttered a few words, then asked flippantly, "What's wrong?"
The woman in the dark green suit wore a matching tight-fitting crop top underneath, revealing her flat stomach. You couldn't tell she was over thirty; she even had a hint of abs.
It was Qin Lishuang.
Qin Lishuang's lipstick color is very bright, a true red, and looks very alluring.
The hair was meticulously fixed with hairspray, giving it a flamboyant and sharp look.
It's a very unique Qin Lishuang style.
Anyone could tell that Qin Lishuang is an unconventional and eccentric madwoman.
She pulled a pack of cigarettes from her suit jacket, slid it to the other person, and said casually, "This kid is quite pretty."
The person opposite her was Lu Jiayi.
Lu Jiayi tapped her fingers on the cigarette pack, but didn't take a cigarette. She said calmly, "I don't smoke."
Qin Lishuang was taken aback. "I'm sorry, Miss Lu, I forgot."
Lu Jiayi slid the cigarette pack back to her, interlaced her fingers, and frowned as she asked, "So?"
“My sister invited her over today.” Qin Lishuang took a drag of her cigarette. “I’m thinking of tying her up and bringing her back.”
His eyes revealed madness.
Even though Qin Liushuang had just warned her not to go crazy at the dinner party at home, what could she do?
After researching Liang Shi, she really liked Xu Qingzhu's looks.
It was mainly her cool voice and her cold eyes.
How beautiful it would be if it could become her painting?
Especially when she's tied to a chair, watching her hate him to the core but be powerless to do anything about it, how tantalizing must that be?
Qin Lishuang couldn't hold back.
She would not suppress her true nature just because it was a banquet hosted by Qin Liushuang, nor would she give up just because Qin Liushuang had warned her before.
On the contrary, the more Qin Liushuang said this, the more excited she became.
So she came to talk to Lu Jiayi.
Someone has to know about my plans, right?
This is what Qin Lishuang thought.
If only the two of them could be brought to her little room together, that would be wonderful.
However, she had already painted Liang Shi before, so she had lost some interest in him.
Buy one get one free, that wouldn't be out of the question.
Just thinking about it was enough to make Qin Lishuang's heart race.
"You're too dangerous." Lu Jiayi glanced at her indifferently. "Perhaps that person was right last time. If you continue like this, you'll be targeted by many people on the day the old man passes away."
The word "targeting" is used very politely, suggesting that the person was insulted and beaten by many people.
The Qin family is not a peaceful place either. The reason why Qin Lishuang dares to be so arrogant is entirely because of the protection of Old Master Qin.
When Old Master Qin closes his eyes and kicks his legs, there will be no one to protect Qin Lishuang. Qin Liushuang will probably be the first to come out and tear her apart.
"What are you afraid of?" Qin Lishuang sneered. "Aren't you still alive?"
Lu Jiayi said coldly, "I'll pretend I didn't hear anything."
"You're not interested in beautiful women?" Qin Lishuang asked.
Lu Jiayi: "..."
Qin Lishuang laughed, "That's right, you're someone who only likes power."
Lu Jiayi recalled the photo she had just seen and said after a moment, "The one in your photo is indeed quite good."
“However…” Lu Jiayi paused, “the one I saw at the entrance of the art museum that day was also quite nice.”
Chapter 153
The dinner brought together celebrities from Haizhou City.
Using charity as a pretext to make friends.
Those who came all knew that Old Master Qin was getting on in years, and that the Qin family had many intricate branches. On the surface, Qin Liushuang was in charge, but there were still many ambitious younger members of the Qin Group.
And there's also Qin Lishuang, who acts recklessly because she's favored by Old Master Qin.
No one knows who will ultimately control the Qin family.
So everyone present was watching and observing.
Zhao Xuning was also among those invited.
She had no intention of coming, but her sister told her that representatives from both the Shen and Gu families would be coming, so after finishing one surgery, she went home, took a shower, changed into a dress, and rushed over.
As the second young lady of the Zhao family who rarely appears in public, Zhao Xuning doesn't have to be as busy with social engagements as her older sister, navigating crowds with a wine glass in hand.
After arriving, I found a quiet corner to sit in, undisturbed.
I did see Liang Shi and Xu Qingzhu.
At such a banquet, Xu Qingzhu naturally had things to do, unlike the idle people like them.
So she only sent a message to Liang Shi: 【Northwest.】
Concise and to the point.
Upon seeing the message, Liang Shi quickly grasped her meaning, and their eyes met in mid-air.
Liang Shi simply replied: "I have something to do tonight."
Zhao Xuning: [...]
Unable to find playmates, Zhao Xuning stayed quietly.
Beneath the seemingly calm surface of this dinner, undercurrents were swirling.
Not long after, Zhao Xuning went outside for some fresh air.
//
Zhao Xuning never expected to run into Shen Hui's sister outside.
The other person was standing in a corner, leaning against the wall, making a phone call; their voice was cold and low.
Faced with the choice of leaving or staying, she decisively chose to leave.
Before they had taken two steps, their eyes met.
The other person was wearing a watch with a very thin strap, which must have been a high-end custom-made watch and looked quite valuable.
Even a simple white shirt and black trousers looked expensive and luxurious on her. Even in the slightly chilly weather, she still rolled up the sleeves of her shirt.
She looks shrewd and capable.
Feeling a sudden sense of awkwardness at being caught in the act, Zhao Xuning nodded slightly to her.
Shen Fenghe suddenly spoke up: "Zhao Xuning?"
Once your name is called, you can no longer pretend not to see it.
Zhao Xuning stopped in his tracks. "Hmm."
Shen Fenghe had already approached her and said calmly and bluntly, "Shen Hui didn't come tonight."
Zhao Xuning, his thoughts exposed, paused for a moment, then immediately said, "I'm not either..."
Before she could finish speaking, Shen Fenghe interrupted her, saying in a firm tone, "She is not involved in any company affairs."
This kind of dinner is for business.
Zhao Xuning did not know what Shen Fenghe's intention was in saying these words.
The stifling and oppressive feeling she had experienced abroad returned. She was about the same height as Shen Fenghua, and looked straight at her, feigning composure: "Miss Shen, what do you mean by that?"
“What I mean is…” Shen Fenghe paused, her gaze towards Zhao Xuning suddenly sharp and piercing, “Give up.”
It was so cold that it had no warmth at all.
It seemed that he knew they had been dating for many years, so even after breaking up, they still found it hard to let go.
Shen Fenghe spoke in an extremely calm tone, her eyes conveying only one message—there's no need to argue with me, I know everything.
There were no questions or accusations, just like when he went abroad to pick up Shen Hui. He didn't use foul language, insults, or make any personal attacks on her. He simply said three words to Zhao Xuning: "Let's break up."