Chapter 353 I'll help you as long as you ask.

Sheng Tingxiao walked over, and Lin Xiaoli quickly stood up; her hair and collar were soaked.

He took out a pure white handkerchief and gently wiped her forehead.

She stubbornly turned her head away, seemingly still angry.

Upon seeing this damnably tender scene, Qin Shu quickly got up.

“Young Master Sheng, you saw it all, she was on top of me and hitting me.”

"You must stand up for me."

Qin Shu covered her face and walked to his side, looking pitiful.

Why are you fighting?

Sheng Tingxiao's gaze swept over the two of them.

“She hit me first, that’s why I hit her,” Lin Xiaoli said firmly.

"Why did you hit her?" Sheng Tingxiao asked Qin Shu.

Qin Shu choked up for a moment. He couldn't very well say that he was just jealous, could he?

This will definitely damage one's image.

"She dirtied my shoes again." Qin Shu stretched out her foot, which did indeed have a few drops of water on it.

Lin Xiaoli rolled her eyes at her and played riddles with her.

"Why did you get her shoes dirty?" he asked Lin Xiaoli.

“She tripped me!” Lin Xiaoli replied.

Why did you trip her?

"She glared at me, with ill intentions," Qin Shu gritted her teeth and spat out.

“I didn’t glare at her; she has an eye problem.”

Lin Xiaoli's tone was icy.

Mu Jin and Shen Sheng almost applauded at the sight.

"Alright, now that everything is clear," Sheng Tingxiao stopped asking questions and turned to Shen Sheng. "Give Miss Qin a new pair of shoes, and while you're at it, take her to get her eyes checked."

“Okay,” Shen Sheng quickly replied. “Miss Qin, please.”

"Young Master Sheng," Qin Shu called out, his face full of dissatisfaction. He was clearly biased towards Lin Xiaoli.

"Miss Qin, you should go back and reduce the swelling, otherwise it won't look good at the celebration tonight," Shen Sheng said at the right moment.

Qin Shu didn't say anything more, glared at Lin Xiaoli, picked up her bag and left.

Sheng Tingxiao looked at her; her face was swollen, and her hair and clothes were wet.

He quickly took off his coat, wrapped her up, picked her up, and carried her outside.

He turned to Mu Jin and said, "Let's talk about what you're talking about another day."

"Let me go, put me down!" Lin Xiaoli struggled. "Sheng Tingxiao, put me down."

"If you keep shouting, are you trying to recruit all of Sheng's employees?"

Sheng Tingxiao gave a low shout. This coffee shop was only a kilometer away from the Sheng family's business, so it was indeed easy to bump into acquaintances.

Lin Xiaoli didn't dare to shout again, and buried her head in the crook of his neck, the pleasant scent of cedarwood filling her nostrils.

Sheng Tingxiao led her into the car, and the car slowly started moving.

"Where are you taking me?" Lin Xiaoli asked anxiously.

"Sell it!" he squeezed out.

Lin Xiaoli was furious and ignored him.

Sheng Tingxiao took ice cubes out of the small refrigerator, gently pinched her chin with one hand, and gently applied them to her swollen left cheek.

"I remember you have very sharp teeth. If you can't beat her, won't you bite her?" he teased her.

"That's your woman, would I dare bite her?" Only then did Lin Xiaoli feel wronged.

"Don't talk nonsense, I have nothing to do with her." Sheng Tingxiao's tone was firm, and he was still carefully applying the face mask.

"That……"

Lin Xiaoli swallowed back the words that were about to come out; she shouldn't ask questions she shouldn't ask.

Sheng Tingxiao looked at her with heartache and asked gently, "Does it hurt?"

"Didn't you experience it yourself? Her grip is stronger than mine."

Her voice was icy.

Sheng Tingxiao was taken aback, then suddenly laughed, "Why didn't you tell me? If you had asked, I would have helped you."

"There's no need for that. I don't need a man's help." Lin Xiaoli was like a prickly little hedgehog.

Seeing her stubbornness, Sheng Tingxiao couldn't help but want to tease her.

"You only know how to cry in front of me, but you're still very tough in front of strangers. You're even riding on other people's backs."

Lin Xiaoli was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head awkwardly.

She did lose control a bit just now.

She wondered if that crazy woman would come to the hospital to look for her mother, and the thought made her feel bad.

"Next time she causes you trouble, give me a call."

"I'll let her go, and I'll let you go too," she spat out angrily.

He smiled, then added in his mind: There's no escaping it.

Before long, the car arrived at the mall. He bought her two new outfits and threw away the wet ones.

On the way back, she didn't say a word; it turned out she had fallen asleep by the car window.

Sheng Tingxiao reached out and pulled her into his arms; her face was still a little swollen.

His face was grim; he had made a mental note of this.

However, seeing her baring her teeth and claws as she attacked Qin Shu, he felt secretly pleased.

Because she fought so fiercely for him!

...

Night falls and the city lights begin to twinkle.

Luxury cars were seen arriving in droves outside the venue of Shengshi Group's 30th anniversary celebration.

Colleagues from the public relations department lined both sides of the red carpet, politely welcoming each distinguished guest who stepped into this dazzling space.

Inside the venue, crystal chandeliers refracted countless rays of light, and the atmosphere was filled with the fragrance of fine clothes and the clinking of glasses.

The guests chatted in small groups, each with a polite smile on their face.

It's already spread within the group that President Sheng will be attending today with his future wife.

Everyone is eagerly anticipating it.

Suddenly, a small commotion arose at the entrance.

Sheng Tingxiao has arrived.

He wore a well-tailored bespoke suit, stood tall and straight, and had a cold and stern face. His powerful aura instantly overwhelmed the entire room.

Qin Shu was clearly putting on a show tonight. Her bright red backless evening gown made her already fair skin even more dazzling. Sparkling jewelry adorned her neck and wrists, and she swayed gracefully with every step, exuding charm and allure.

She linked arms with Sheng Tingxiao, her chin slightly raised, and stood side by side with him, looking incredibly well-matched.

"A perfect match, a match made in heaven!"

"This Miss Qin, isn't she the one and only destined to be our president's wife?"

Whispers spread through the crowd.

Lin Xiaoli stood not far away, her gaze sweeping coldly over the couple before she lowered her eyes, turned and walked to the other side to continue her welcoming duties, as if everything she had just witnessed had nothing to do with her.

Before long, the distinguished guests arrived one after another.

Bai Yu appeared with Sheng Weiwei; the handsome man and beautiful woman attracted a lot of attention.

The arrival of Fu Beichen and Gu Xingnian surprised many people.

Today is the grand celebration of the Sheng family. How could the daughter and son-in-law not be present?

"We agreed that I'd play the first half with you, and you'd play the second half with me," Fu Beichen whispered in Gu Xingnian's ear.

He had a perfectly good plan to take her somewhere else for some alone time. But she insisted on coming to the ceremony first.

Gu Xingnian glared at him and mouthed, "Shut up."

Fu Beichen immediately shut up and obediently became the protector of the flower.

Finally, the main character makes his grand entrance.

Chairman Sheng and his wife walked into the venue hand in hand, and instantly, the entire room erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.

Before long, the grand ceremony began.

After the host warmed up the audience with witty remarks, Chairman Sheng was respectfully invited to give a speech.

Sheng Chengjun stepped onto the podium, his voice steady and powerful:

"Thirty years of trials and tribulations, thirty years of fruitful achievements. Shengshi's success today is inseparable from the hard work of every employee, the strong support of all partners, and, most importantly, this great era. In the past, we have jointly written a glorious chapter; in the future, under the leadership of President Sheng, we will continue to create miracles!"

Thank you everyone! Cheers!

His few words, though brief, were powerful and resounding, demonstrating his vision and charisma, and the applause from the audience lasted for a long time.

They all raised their glasses.

After the speeches, the gala moved into a special segment – ​​a charity auction.

All items were provided by Sheng's partners or old friends, and all proceeds from the auction will be donated to charity.

Professional auctioneers and invited media were present.

The first item up for auction was a jade bracelet with a starting bid of 500,000.

After several rounds of bidding, it was finally sold for 5.8 million, setting a good precedent for the entire auction.

Fu Beichen lazily put his arm around Gu Xingnian's waist and breathed into her ear, "What do you like? I'll take a picture of it for you."

Gu Xingnian ignored his flirting and simply said, "Today is Sheng's day. As their son-in-law, how can you not contribute a little?"

Fu Beichen said, "How about I buy the whole place for you?"

"You dare?" Gu Xingnian rolled her eyes at him.

"I wouldn't dare!" Fu Beichen smiled and couldn't help but kiss her on the cheek.

Bai Yu wasn't in the mood for filming. He kept his eyes on the pretty Weiwei, watching her bustling around, occasionally toasting old friends, and occasionally exchanging a few words with the staff.

His eyes were full of tenderness.

Suddenly, he spotted an unfriendly figure and quickly walked over.

"Baby, are you tired? Go and rest for a bit." Bai Yu wiped her sweat with a handkerchief.

Then he bent down and kissed her, a scene that made countless women envious and jealous.

Gu Chuan watched this scene from a distance, not daring to approach, his heart aching.

Sheng Weiwei quickly told him to go and sit in the VIP section, and to bid for the Sheng family charity when he had time.

At that moment, the bidding area erupted in an uproar, with everyone exclaiming in surprise.

Because the final competing product of the entire event was presented.

It was an extremely luxurious phoenix crown worn by the empress of the Zhou Dynasty, adorned with kingfisher feathers and shimmering with light, and adorned with countless pearls and jade, so beautiful that one could not look away.

The host introduced, "This phoenix crown is a treasure donated by an antique master."

The old lady Huo was attracted by the news. Her original intention was to have Shen Yuan bid for the phoenix crown and give it to Qingning, the third young lady of the Sheng family, as a token of her marriage proposal. However, no one showed up that night, which made the old lady very angry.

Fu Beichen's eyes lit up.

He moved closer to Gu Xingnian and said, "Wife, this is good. You can wear this when we have our wedding, and I'll pick you up."

Sheng Tingxiao, sitting next to him, also shifted his gaze.

Qin Shu covered her mouth, her eyes wide with amazement: "My God, it's so beautiful!"

"Starting bid: 30 million!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Fu Beichen immediately raised his paddle: "One hundred million."

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

Before the auctioneer could react, another paddle was raised.

"One hundred and twenty million." That was Sheng Tingxiao.

Fu Beichen raised an eyebrow and said without hesitation, "Two hundred million."

"Two hundred and twenty million." Sheng Tingxiao's voice was completely calm.

“Three hundred million,” Fu Beichen continued.

“Three hundred and twenty million,” Sheng Tingxiao replied casually.

The guests were stunned. This wasn't an auction; it was a battle of gods! Young Master Sheng's extravagance was truly an eye-opener.

However, Fu Shoufu's reputation was well-deserved; they all seemed to really like the phoenix crown.

Fu Beichen wanted to raise his sign again, but Gu Xingnian grabbed his wrist.

"Stop shouting." Gu Xingnian frowned. "I don't like it. The wedding jewelry has already been ordered."

Fu Beichen narrowed his eyes: "You're helping him?"

As he spoke, he raised his hand again.

Gu Xingnian's voice turned cold: "Do you still want to go out to sea tonight?"

Fu Beichen paused, then seemed to be enraged, suddenly raising his hand and shouting out a price that made everyone gasp.

"One billion!"

Sheng Tingxiao didn't even glance at him, and raised his sign again.

"One billion two hundred million".

Gu Xingnian's face darkened completely.

She suddenly stood up, turned around and left without saying a word.

"Hey, Niannian!" Fu Beichen exclaimed anxiously and quickly chased after her.

Oh no, I need to appease my wife first!

Ultimately, the phoenix crown was purchased by Sheng Tingxiao for a staggering 1.02 billion yuan.

Qin Shu's heart was pounding wildly, and all the blood rushed to his head.

Wear this phoenix crown as you get married!

What a magnificent sight that would be! The entire upper class of China would be the center of attention!

Young Master Sheng was so generous that all the female guests, including the female employees of Sheng's Group, turned their attention to him.

Sheng Tingxiao is currently the wealthiest eligible bachelor in Haicheng. He is also the brother-in-law of President Bai and the richest man in the city, Fu.

Anyone who can gain the favor of the Sheng family is practically blessed with good fortune.

The hostess carefully carried the tray and presented the phoenix crown to Sheng Tingxiao.

Qin Shu was so excited that his fingertips were trembling, and he subconsciously wanted to reach out and touch it.

In the corner, Lin Xiaoli stared intently at the scene, his eyes bloodshot.

One billion.

Everyone naturally assumed that President Sheng's extravagant spending was to win a smile from the beauty.

Sheng Tingxiao didn't even glance at Qin Shu, and instead instructed his assistant beside him:

"Assistant Shen, take the phoenix crown to the safe."

He paused, his voice carrying clearly throughout half the venue.

"This is the phoenix crown for the future president's wife of the Sheng Group."

The implication is that the situation is still unsettled.

"Yes, President Sheng." Shen Sheng immediately stepped forward, respectfully took the tray, and turned to leave.

Qin Shu's hand, which was outstretched in mid-air, froze.

The smile on her face froze.

The competition remained fierce in the following rounds of auctions, which included jewelry, calligraphy and paintings, and antiques.

But Sheng Tingxiao never raised the sign again.

Qin Shu didn't get a single nice piece of jewelry; she was just a tool by his side.

Next up is the lucky draw ceremony, the part that all Shengshi employees look forward to the most.

Shengshi has set up a million-dollar grand prize, which can be participated in remotely by all employees at headquarters and branches, ensuring that no one is left out.

Everyone's eyes were glued to the large electronic screen, and their breathing was somewhat rapid.

The host took the stage, livened up the atmosphere, and announced the details of the lucky draw.

"First, there's our third prize, ten spots available, each winner will receive 100,000 yuan in cash!"

The moment he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in cheers.

Guests and staff entering the venue all wore number tags on their arms.

The numbers on the big screen scrolled wildly, and the host loudly invited Chairman Sheng to come on stage and press the pause button.

Sheng Chengjun walked onto the stage with a gentle smile and pressed his hand.

The image freezes.

Ten sets of numbers appeared clearly on the screen.

"Ahhh, I won!"

"Oh my god! It's me!"

A huge cheer erupted at the scene. Among the winners were three guests and seven Shengshi employees.

Ten people, beaming with joy, went on stage to receive their awards, which were personally presented by Chairman Sheng.

Next up was the second prize.

"Three winners will each receive a Mercedes-Benz worth 500,000 yuan!"

The atmosphere reached another climax, with everyone craning their necks and staring intently.

Ultimately, the grand prize was awarded to one guest and two employees.

Chairman Sheng personally presented them with the awards once again.

Finally, it was the last group's turn, and also the most prestigious first prize.

"First Prize! Only one winner! The prize is a luxury apartment in Golden Bay, worth three million!"

The entire audience went absolutely wild; this was a reward that most people could earn in a lifetime.

The host invited Mr. Sheng Tingxiao, the newly appointed president of Sheng's Group, to the stage for this round.

"Please welcome our CEO, Mr. Sheng, to draw the luckiest koi fish of the night!"

Sheng Tingxiao strode onto the stage.

He was tall and straight, his well-tailored bespoke suit accentuating his broad shoulders and narrow waist. Every step he took exuded a commanding presence, and his noble and handsome face made it impossible for any woman in the room to look away.

The numbers on the electronic screen flashed rapidly.

He stretched out his large, well-defined hand and casually pressed down.

The screen froze.

Above is a set of numbers that couldn't be clearer: 001314.

The entire venue was initially deathly silent, then erupted into a tremendous uproar.

"001314! Forever and ever! This number is amazing!"

The host excitedly shouted, "Who is this lucky audience member? Please come up on stage!"

No one in the audience responded.

Lin Xiaoli was completely terrified. She mechanically lowered her head and looked at the number sticker on her arm.

001314.

It's her.

It was her!

A three million dollar apartment prize! She can raise her unborn child to be a hundred years old!

Was she dreaming? It doesn't feel real.

Seeing that no one had come up on stage yet, Sheng Tingxiao frowned slightly. He parted his thin lips and said something directly to the technicians.

"Activate the facial recognition system."

A beam of blue light swept across the entire venue, and a few seconds later, a video appeared on the big screen.

A playful girl appeared on the screen; she was the one who was asked to record a congratulatory video when the employees received their prize tickets.

Wow! My number is 001314! I love Sheng's! I want to be Sheng's slave for the rest of my life!

After the girl finished speaking in the video, she playfully gave the camera a kiss.

Then, she immediately dropped her joking expression and raised her fist in a serious manner.

"Wishing Sheng's family continued success and booming business! Wishing the 30th anniversary celebration a complete success!"

After the video finished playing, the entire audience erupted in good-natured cheers and laughter.

The quirky girl in the video is Lin Xiaoli from the public relations department.

The host immediately shouted, "Let's give a warm round of applause to Ms. Lin Xiaoli from the Public Relations Department to come up on stage to receive her award!"

Amidst the shoving and well wishes of her colleagues, Lin Xiaoli finally came to her senses and strode towards the stage.

In an instant, all the spotlights shone on her.

Qin Shu, sitting in the audience, had a meticulously painted face that turned green with anger, her nails digging deeply into her palms.

It was that bastard who won the grand prize!

That's outrageous!

What right does she have to take Sheng's three million? She doesn't even deserve ten thousand!

Sheng Tingxiao personally handed her a huge award plaque, which clearly read: "A 100-square-meter apartment in Jinling Bay".

Lin Xiaoli bowed excitedly, reached out and took the gift, and was then arranged to stand next to Sheng Tingxiao for a photo.

This is their first photo together.

The faint, clean scent of wood emanating from him drifted into her nostrils.

The host quickly handed over the microphone.

"Ms. Lin, congratulations on winning tonight's jackpot! Share your feelings with everyone!"

Lin Xiaoli's palms were sweating with nervousness, but she quickly calmed down and spoke confidently into the microphone.

"I will work even harder in the future. Thank you for the company and the leaders' guidance. Thank you everyone."

Thunderous applause erupted.

Her colleagues from the public relations department all gathered around and congratulated her.

At that moment, the host announced again:

"There are still 1,000 lucky winners to be drawn every ten minutes, with 100 winners each round. Each winner will receive NT$10,000. So please don't leave!"

"Next up is the exciting ball time! The first dance will be led by our Sheng Group President, Mr. Sheng Tingxiao!"

"All beautiful ladies are welcome to gather at the front of the stage. Mr. Sheng will personally select his dance partner!"

Before the words were even finished, in less than a minute, hundreds of beautiful women with exquisite makeup stood in front of the stage.

Qin Shu, without hesitation, stood in the most conspicuous and forward position, determined to win.

Sheng Weiwei excitedly grabbed Lin Xiaoli's arm, trying to push her forward as well.

"Xiao Li, hurry up! This is a great opportunity!"

Lin Xiaoli was so frightened by the scene that he retreated repeatedly and turned to run away.

"Stop." A deep and domineering male voice rang out.

Sheng Tingxiao only said two words, and the entire room fell silent instantly.

He strode down from the stage, his deep black eyes piercing through the crowd and locking onto a specific direction...