Su Tingting's expression changed, she turned around and rolled her eyes dismissively.

"Oh, isn't this Shang Wu? The young lady from the Shang family who ruined the Zhou family and even put their only son in jail."

Shang Wu smiled slightly: "What did you just say? You bet I'm unwanted?"

Upon hearing this, the people around looked away, not wanting to get involved in the confrontation between the two.

Su Tingting crossed her arms and raised her chin: "Yeah, so what? Look at all these people, who would dare to consider a marriage alliance with you! Whoever does it is more likely to have their company snatched away!"

Shang Wu was neither angry nor anxious. Her gaze swept over the group of people and finally landed on Su Tingting.

Her eyes hardened.

“Zhou Yanci caused my family company to go bankrupt, sent my brother to prison for three years, poisoned my father, and used me to solidify his position as heir, planning to kick me aside.”

Why shouldn't he deserve this fate for what he did? Or are you like him, and you feel sorry for him? You empathize with him?

Su Tingting's face changed instantly, and she shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting! How could I possibly be like a scumbag like Zhou Yanci!"

This woman, what vicious slanderous words she uses!

"Really?" Shang Wu raised an eyebrow. "You were just describing Zhou Yanci as so innocent and pitiful, and now you're a scoundrel? If he's scoundrel, why can't I deal with him?"

Su Tingting gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, unable to utter a single word.

Shang Wu raised her eyes and casually glanced at the several rich second-generation individuals.

"If any of you here insist on worrying that marrying me will be Zhou Yanci's fate, it only shows that you have ulterior motives and, like him, want to benefit from me."

"After all, only those with a guilty conscience are afraid. I can't just target someone I have no grudge against for no reason, can I?"

Hearing the subtle displeasure in her words, the young men quickly stepped forward to explain and clarify.

"No, no, no, we just listened to what Su Tingting said casually, and we didn't agree with her at all."

"Yes, we're afraid of being out of Miss Shang's league."

Su Tingting gritted her teeth: "You..."

Shang Wu rubbed her ears with an elegant movement and a cold, aloof expression.

She said casually, "You are indeed climbing the social ladder. If you want to be qualified to marry me, you should first become like me and design jewelry that can bring double the company's revenue."

The group was immediately embarrassed and lowered their heads, unsure of what to say.

Some of them didn't even inherit the company, and some were still following their fathers around asking for pocket money, so how could they possibly double their income?

Shang Wu's eyes changed, and she smiled coldly and arrogantly: "I know you are afraid of me, afraid of my methods. Don't worry, I guarantee here that I will never marry any rich young master in Lincheng. I have a boyfriend."

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

Su Tingting narrowed her eyes and blurted out, "You've already found someone new?"

"What, is it illegal?" Shang Wu asked, raising an eyebrow.

Su Tingting bit her lip and snorted, "You said it yourself, that you wouldn't be with any rich kids in Lincheng, so that means your boyfriend comes from an ordinary family and has no money or power?"

Shang Wu chuckled: "So-so, just better than any of you here."

Everyone gasped, thinking she was deliberately bragging and going against Su Tingting.

Among those present were many newly rich and powerful families. Who could possibly be better than them?

Su Tingting chuckled: "In the entire Lincheng, the only family that's richer and more powerful than these guys is the Yu family. You don't really think that the young master of the Yu family would want you, given your dark history of following Zhou Yanci for three years and emptying his family's fortune, do you?"

A few scattered laughs also rang out from the surrounding area.

There's no other reason than that the Yu family is far too unapproachable and would never even consider Shang Wu. This is a complete fantasy.

Shang Wu said quietly, "Whether you are from the Yu family or not, I have no interest in any of you here, so there's no need for you to be so apprehensive or afraid of a marriage alliance with the Shang family."

After she finished speaking, a person entered through the main entrance behind her.

Tang Xueli called out with a smile, "Awu!"

Shang Wu turned around and saw her. She went over to greet her, and the tense atmosphere gradually eased. No one dared to bring up the topic from earlier.

Su Tingting was the only one who didn't move. Seeing Shang Wu and Tang Xueli chatting and laughing, she couldn't help but feel furious.

She and Shang Wu had never gotten along before. Later, when the Shang family ran into trouble, Shang Wu was desperate and came to the Su family for help. The moment she arrogantly humiliated Shang Wu, she felt incredibly relieved.

But in the blink of an eye, Shang Wu rebuilt the business, not only becoming the daughter of a wealthy merchant again, but also owning a listed company and carrying the halo of the famous jewelry designer Freya.

What's even worse is that now no one dares to provoke Shang Wu. Even her father told her before she came that she should not go against Shang Wu in the future.

She wanted to see what kind of boyfriend Shang Wu had found who was more powerful than everyone present!

The banquet was in its middle stages.

Su Tingting chatted and socialized with her friends, and did not provoke them again.

Shang Wu found it pointless to stay there, so after using the restroom, she prepared to leave early.

A figure entered downstairs from the banquet hall and looked around.

Everyone noticed him and looked at him with curiosity.

"Whose young master is this? Did he just return from studying abroad?"

"I don't know him/her. I've never seen him/her before."

Su Tingting was stunned for a moment, then looked towards the door and couldn't take her eyes off it.

A figure slowly stepped into the lobby.

The dazzling lights seemed to find their home, pouring down on the man.

He wore a pure black haute couture suit, which perfectly accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist.

As Su Tingting looked over, the man glanced around.

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