Shi Jing was somewhat surprised that a stranger called her by her name. She looked up and saw the young woman whose face she hadn't been able to see clearly before.

This person looks somewhat familiar; she must have seen him before.

The familiar young woman, surnamed Xiao, had an undeniable air of jealousy and hatred on her face...

As she was thinking, a person suddenly popped into her mind.

"Are you Xiao Xue?"

"Xiaoxue, do you know each other?" Zhou Dahai asked.

Xiao Xue then withdrew her gaze, her expression changing as if the previous jealousy had been Shi Jing's illusion.

Zhao Xunkan was very close to Shi Jing, so he naturally saw it clearly. Somewhat worried, he asked, "Who is this person? Do you have a grudge against her?"

“She’s from junior high school, I don’t know her well.” Shi Jing had a good memory, and besides, she had met Xiao Xue when she first transmigrated, so she naturally had some impression of her.

"You can remember what someone looks like even if you don't know them well? Looks like you really have a grudge against them."

"......"

Seeing that the two of them ignored her as if she didn't exist, Xiao Xue almost gritted her teeth in secret. Shi Jing was like a nightmare from her childhood. They were both only children in their families, so why was she the one who received so much love and lived a life of luxury?

After finally seeing the Shi family fall apart, Shi Jing was abandoned by her father. Xiao Xue thought she could finally trample this person underfoot, but instead, she became close to Qi Yan and the others, seemingly unaffected by anything, and now she's even able to stand beside the second young master of the richest family.

She was filled with jealousy, but dared not show it, because the man beside her was only interested in innocent girls.

She went to so much trouble to seduce the man; she couldn't easily let him go before she'd made the most of him.

She looked away from the man beside her, tears welling in her eyes: "No, I don't know him..."

As she said this, her expression subtly revealed her fear of the person in front of her, making her look pitiful.

Zhou Dahai felt a pang of heartache upon seeing this. However, he also knew that the eldest and second young masters of the Zhao family were standing nearby. Although he acted arrogantly because of the Jiang family's influence, he dared not offend the Zhao family.

Not daring to offend the Zhao family, he could only direct his anger at his ex-wife.

"Young Master Zhao, you've misunderstood. I just had a misunderstanding with my ex-wife, that's why my voice was a bit loud," Zhou Dahai explained carefully with a fawning smile.

As he said this, his gaze couldn't help but drift towards Shi Jing and Zhao Xunkan, unsure of their purpose in appearing.

Shi Jing smiled lightly: "President Zhou has a big business and looks down on small companies like ours. But I still have to say something for Sister Jin. She's so capable, she's a pillar of my company."

"Don't underestimate yourself," Zhao Xunkun said.

"We're all in business, who can be more noble than whom?" Zhao Xunkan looked down on Zhou Dahai and spoke without any mercy, "Obeying the law and not violating morality are more important than anything else."

After he said that, Zhou Dahai was naturally embarrassed. Whether they knew each other or not, who couldn't see that Xiao Xue was his mistress? This kind of thing wasn't uncommon in their circle, but if it was brought into the open, it would really be ugly.

Moreover, how many people here don't know that this week Dahai drove his wife to the brink of death for his mistress?

Many people knew about the industry boycott that happened back then. It was just that out of consideration for business relationships, and because it didn't concern them personally, no one wanted to get involved.

Zhou Dahai dared not refute the Zhao family, yet he couldn't directly acknowledge Zhao Xunkan's words, leaving him in a dilemma. Looking at his delicate little lover beside him, he couldn't help but think that if Jin Ye'an were in such a predicament, she would surely have a way to resolve it.

These were all prominent figures in the capital, and Zhou Dahai was far from happy to be mocked like this; he just wanted to leave the scene as quickly as possible. Xiao Xue, however, had been secretly observing Shi Jing. Seeing her close relationship with Zhao Xunkan and the Zhao brothers speaking up for her several times, she was almost consumed by jealousy.

She didn't notice Zhou Dahai's eagerness to leave, and instead couldn't help but stir things up: "Shi Jing, how are you doing? Your aunt and uncle have been so worried about you since you ran away from home."

At first, Shi Jing didn't understand who Xiao Xue's aunt and uncle were. Only after considering the context did she realize that the aunt and uncle she was referring to were her stepfather and stepmother. She couldn't help but look at Xiao Xue with a strange expression.

"Qiu Tongyao is your aunt?" Shi Jing scoffed. "Is this some kind of cultural tradition? Your aunt became a mistress and you're following suit?"

The marriage of Shi Jing's adoptive parents was bizarre, but ultimately Qiu Tongyao wasn't innocent either. Shi Jing hadn't forgotten how Qiu Tongyao had gotten her way.

"How could you say that? My uncle and aunt are truly in love." Xiao Xue's face stiffened, and she quickly retorted.

"Oh right, right, one loves old age and the other loves fashion, birds of a feather flock together." Shi Jing felt no guilt whatsoever when she cursed her adoptive father. Ever since he tried to arrange a marriage for her, Shi Jing had completely despised him.

Jing didn't want to talk to her much in this situation, but this person insisted on picking a fight.

"How could you say that?" Xiao Xue's eyes were brimming with tears, as if she had suffered a great injustice. "You've been away from home for so many years, and I heard your mother hasn't heard from you either. They're all so worried about you. How have you been all these years? Have you suffered any injustice...?"

Before she could finish speaking, and before Shi Jing could retort, Zhao Xunkan said impatiently, "I say, this... Xiao Xue, right? What are you trying to say with this sarcastic tone? Shi Jing is going to school honestly, she's not hiding her identity. If they really cared about their daughter, wouldn't they be able to find her?"

Zhao Xunkun glared at his younger brother and said to Xiao Xue in a very serious tone, "Miss Xiao, please handle your private matters privately and do not disturb the guests present."

At this point, no one was in the mood for socializing; everyone was busy gossiping. Then, one of the more mischievous people joked, "No problem, no problem, it's quite a show."

Upon hearing this, many of the others burst into laughter.

Zhou Dahai was concerned about his reputation, and he wouldn't let Xiao Xue say anything more now. Seeing Xiao Xue's pitiful appearance as always, he felt a strange sense of annoyance.

This wasn't the time for him to think things through; he just wanted to get out of the scene as quickly as possible. He grabbed Xiao Xue's arm and hurriedly ran outside.

With the excitement over, the crowd dispersed, making tonight's event worthwhile. Meanwhile, Shi Jing's presence left an impression on everyone present.

Although Shi Jing's background is unknown, his ability to befriend the two Zhao brothers suggests he is no ordinary person...