Some people say that you should use a knife and fork when dining in a Western restaurant, not chopsticks, because using chopsticks is considered vulgar, just like Chen Dong smoking in a coffee shop.

Western restaurants and cafes are elegant places; such vulgar scenes should not be seen there.

Therefore, many people, especially heavy smokers, will exercise special restraint in such places, trying to appear more refined and less vulgar.

This is typical affectation.

Will you become an elegant person just by putting on an elegant act and stepping out the door? No!

Respecting local culture, laws, and regulations is the foundation of a comfortable life; doing what makes you comfortable is the true essence of life.

A wisp of smoke escaped from Chen Dong's mouth. A waiter not far away saw this and turned his head away, pretending not to see. Chen Dong, with his eyes half-closed, said calmly, "Have you thought it through?"

"Do you want to take back control of Flower Clothing Company?"

It's here!

Huang Yali's eyes widened. What was bound to happen would happen eventually. She took a deep breath and slowly opened her mouth, her voice sounding clear and melodious.

“I want to, I dream about it, but I know there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Mr. Chen, what do you need me to do? Or rather, what do you want from me? What are your conditions?”

There is no love without a reason, nor is there hatred without a reason.

Huang Yali gave a self-deprecating laugh, her tone somewhat stiff.

When did I end up like this?

The man opposite her must have been after her body, and the only thing she had left that was valuable was this empty shell.

Forget about it. If he can really help me regain control of the company, there's nothing wrong with becoming his mistress.

Besides... Chen Dong looks so handsome. If he is truly pursuing me, that would be wonderful.

But thinking about it, it seemed impossible. Huang Yali knew she would never become Chen Dong's woman in public, not because she didn't want to, but because this kind of deal was inherently shady.

She exists only to satisfy the desires of the man in front of her; she is aware of that much.

Chen Dong was speechless, his half-closed eyes suddenly widening.

Did this woman misunderstand him?

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