so...

Is she going to auction off all those precious gifts her ex-husband gave her in front of him?

That would really make him so angry he'd vomit blood.

"Is this a condition?" Tang Li hummed in agreement.

This is clearly helping her get revenge.

Tang Li could picture Huo Chenyu's ashen face.

Yeah, just thinking about it makes me feel good.

Although Tang Li didn't care, Lu Zhixing still explained, "My friend is the kind of person who can please everyone and not offend anyone. He said that Huo Chenyu used to really enjoy attending these kinds of auctions, so it wouldn't be right not to invite him."

Tang Li expressed her understanding.

After all, humans are social animals.

Especially for those who do great things, most of them need to network.

“I suspect that these gifts given to you were acquired by Huo Chenyu at an auction,” Lu Zhixing reminded him.

So what?

Tang Li looked up at him and said, "If you're not sleepy yet, I'd appreciate it if you could make me a late-night snack. I'm a little hungry, but I won't have time to eat until after midnight."

I still have to work hard to meet the deadline.

Lu Zhixing couldn't help but smile:

"Before things were settled, you said you'd treat me to a late-night snack when you were done. But after things were settled, it became me making you a late-night snack. The great writer's face changes faster than flipping through a book."

Despite his verbal complaints, Lu Zhixing's body language betrayed him as he began to act.

Watching him leave the study, Tang Li's thoughts went blank for a moment.

I thought the world was so big that once two people said goodbye, it would be very difficult to meet again.

I never expected to see Huo Chenyu again the day after tomorrow.

I wonder if his fever has subsided?

Is your cold any better?

How's your throat?

These thoughts were popping up in Tang Li's head. Tang Li was a little frantic. She hurriedly got up and went to the window to let the cold wind blow on her. She opened a bottle of coffee and gulped it down. Then she forced herself to calm down and get into the creative process at hand.

She's been updating late these past few days, and her readers have been very considerate, telling her to take good care of herself and stay healthy.

After Tang Li finished updating the story on time, he stretched and pleaded with readers to help him find any bugs in the author's notes, as he simply didn't have time to check for typos.

After letting out a long sigh, Tang Li stood up.

On the table, the freshly cooked seafood porridge was steaming hot.

The chicken wings fried in the air fryer also had a rich color, and the shrimp tails in that bowl looked so delicious that they made your mouth water, with an irresistible aroma.

There was also coconut juice, which Tang Li loved to drink, poured into a very pretty, irregularly shaped cup. Tang Li reached out and picked it up; the coconut juice had been heated and was lukewarm.

"I never knew President Lu was so virtuous. You must be the one to share the sunset with in the future, and you'll be overflowing with happiness."

Tang Li took his seat and lavished praise upon Tang Li.

Lu Zhixing joked:

"Then I'll trouble you, Writer Tang, to judge my cooking skills. After all, the food I'm making for my future wife can't afford to be wrong."

So warm.

Tang Li readily agreed: "No problem, I'll take this job."

The seafood congee was truly well-made; Tang Li drank two bowls, though the only downside was that it was a bit too hot, and Lu Zhixing kept reminding her from the side.

"Great writer, eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."

His constant calling him a great writer made Tang Li curl her lip in disapproval.

"President Lu, you can just call me Tang Li."

Lu Zhixing also said, "How about I call you Tangtang? Tang Rong calls you Little Sugar Man. It sounds sweet. I hope your future life will be smooth sailing and sweet."

Mr. Lu's words are as sweet as honey.

Tang Li laughed heartily: "As long as President Lu is happy."

After eating and drinking his fill, Tang Li returned to his study.

After several days of sloppy updates, she decided to stay up all night to write, finishing the day's update around 4 a.m. and saving a chapter for tomorrow. She finally fell into a deep sleep when she couldn't stay awake any longer.

When I woke up it was already past noon. There was a pot of stewed white fungus and lotus seed soup, a boiled corn, and a boiled egg.

Lu Zhixing probably thought she was going to get up for breakfast.

There was also a note on the table saying that eating something hot is better for the stomach than eating bread.

Tang Li hadn't even finished digesting her late-night snack from last night when she drank a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup and went out. She had sent a message to Tang Sui before going to bed, saying that she needed a formal dress.

She went straight to Tang Sui's studio, where Tang Sui was already waiting for her.

Before her was a white strapless dress paired with a three-layered pearl necklace. The fishtail high slit design perfectly showcased her long legs, making her both eye-catching and sexy.

Just one glance at this dress made Tang Li shiver.

"Are you sure you want me to attend a banquet?" Tang Li touched the dress; it was truly beautiful but freezing!

Tang Sui nodded: "Mhm."

"I'm afraid I'll freeze to death. You should change me into something warmer." Tang Li has been afraid of the cold since she was a child, and she doesn't want to be someone who would risk her life for the sake of style.

As her best friend, she had naturally thought of this long ago.

"Clang clang clang clang".

Tang Sui pulled back the curtain behind her dress: "This is the main event."

It was a floor-length feather cloak, which looked very warm.

Tang Li shook her head repeatedly: "You're exaggerating too much. I'm just going to a banquet, not walking the red carpet. No, this dress is beautiful, but I don't dare to wear it out. I'm afraid it will dazzle those people."

That's exactly the effect I wanted.

Tang Sui pressed Tang Li down to sit:

“Your current identity is different from before. Last time, you were a hidden great writer and Lu Zhixing’s girlfriend in public. But this time, you are the domineering female CEO of Yuntang. I’ve also designed a hairstyle for you. Short hair will make you look capable, and with the fur coat, you’re guaranteed to seduce everyone.”

Short hair is out of the question.

Tang Li was reluctant to cut off her long hair for an auction.

Even after Tang Sui said it wasn't really cut short, Tang Li still shook his head, refusing to even try it.

In the end, Tang Li designed her own wavy hairstyle, which was very feminine. Combined with her delicate and bright features, she perfectly carried off this queen-like dress.

The last time she had long, straight black hair, there was a certain element of demureness in it.

Tang Sui was very satisfied with her look and even designed a special makeup for her. Looking at Tang Li in the mirror, whose beauty was beyond words, Tang Sui couldn't help but feel her eyes well up with tears.

"From now on, the Tang family will have to rely on you."

Tang Li reached out and touched the back of her hand:

"There will be many more occasions like this in the future, so you must work hard. My sister and I will fight on the battlefield in our respective fields and dominate the world."

Tang Sui nodded, her voice choked with emotion.

But then he suddenly smiled, leaned down and whispered in Tang Li's ear:

"Lin Yiyun will also be here tomorrow night."

Wherever Huo Chenyu is, Lin Yiyun will inevitably appear; this is not surprising.

What Tang Sui wants to say is:

"She'll most likely be so angry she'll vomit blood again tomorrow night."

Seeing Tang Sui's confident smile, Tang Li couldn't help but ask, "Why?"