After separating from Luo Yuming, Ruan Qing'an was like an actor whose curtain had fallen, returning to a different work mode. She found the club manager and inquired about Li Fang.

But the manager's attitude was ambiguous: "Li Fang? It's a very common name, I don't know her either."

Ruan Qingan retorted, "It's the kind of person who spends money like water, looks like a fool with too much money, is rich and arrogant, and is also lecherous."

Manager: ...Your description is rather impolite.

But the manager still responded with a professional fake smile: "I'm sorry, Ms. Ruan, we actually have quite a few customers like this."

"Where is the guest list?"

"The staff member in charge of the directory has a virus on their computer."

"What about the paper version?"

"I heard he accidentally threw it into the shredder."

"Surely there are surveillance videos, right?"

"The circuit was broken, and it disappeared without being saved."

This time, it was Ruan Qing'an's turn to be speechless. She sighed and looked at the manager's polite and professional smile, knowing that she probably wouldn't be able to get anything out of him.

Someone must have made a request, but someone even more unapproachable than herself. Thinking of this, Ruan Qing'an's heart sank a little, while the manager had already seen her out of the club with a smile.

Whether online or in the stock market, the turmoil continues, and is even getting worse as the events unfold.

Ruan Qing'an originally wanted to use Li Fang's matter to resolve the issue of Ruan Tiantian smearing her, but the problem is that all the clues have now been wiped clean, leaving nothing behind.

Not to mention evidence, we can't even find Li Fang herself.

For a moment, it seemed as if Ruan Qing'an had been completely cornered, but even so, she did not panic. She even stopped responding to Ruan Tiantian's counterattack and watched the show with a cold eye.

...

On the day of the celebration banquet for “NEw”'s return to China for development.

Inside the magnificent hall, people dressed in formal attire mingled and toasted, yet they were also filled with apprehension and trepidation—the situation in Nancheng had suddenly changed in the past few days, with "NEW" suddenly joining the fray, casting an even darker shadow over the already chaotic situation.

Just then, new guests arrived at the banquet hall entrance. With the crisp sound of high heels hitting the ground, everyone's gaze instinctively followed, as if drawn by gravity.

The slender young woman wore a deep black evening gown. The strapless design made her bare shoulders appear even whiter and more beautiful, almost reflecting light under the lamp. The long cut accentuated her graceful figure, and the overly long skirt trailed on the ground, as if adorned with stars.

"Isn't that Ruan Qing'an? Why is she here?"

"I don't know. After she was kicked out of the Ruan family, she returned to the Han family. But since she is an outsider, although they are willing to let her try to inherit the family business, the recent public opinion has been too strong, and there has been no progress for a long time."

"So, he's just a stray dog ​​now..."

"Recently, there have been reports of her bullying her own sister and assaulting others. In the past, even though this young lady had a bad temper, there were always people who could suppress the news for her. Now—there's no one left."

They chuckled softly, and when their voices fell on Nguyen Thanh An, the fear and eagerness they had shown before were gone; they were now appraising him as if he were a commodity.

One of them stepped forward: "Miss Ruan Qing'an, don't you have a male companion today? Why don't you be my female companion?"

"You're not doing well lately, do you need my help?"

As he spoke, a lewd and lustful smile flickered in his eyes, revealing his true intentions to anyone. However, Ruan Qing'an's leaden eyes did not even glance at him, and she walked straight past him as if she did not see him at all.

The person who was being completely ignored turned cold and reached out to grab Ruan Qing'an: "Hey, Ruan Qing'an, what do you mean by this!"

"Give me some face and don't make things difficult for my sister."

Just then, Ruan Tiantian walked into the banquet hall, raised her chin, and acted as haughtily as a peacock, interrupting the farce.

The man withdrew his hand: "Hello, Chairman Ruan."

You're too kind.

Ruan Tiantian smiled kindly: "My sister is being immature and has caused you trouble. It's my fault for not raising her properly."

"Chairman Ruan is joking. Although she is your sister, you have already done your best, but she has treated you badly and even tried to harm you. It is really too much."

It was clearly Ruan Tiantian who spread the news, yet she acted like a good older sister, intimately taking Ruan Qing'an's hand, her smile deepening: "Ruan Ruan, you can't beat me."

"You're certainly better at using underhanded tactics."

Ruan Qing'an gave her a cold glance.

Ruan Tiantian gripped Ruan Qing'an's hand tightly, her nails digging into her skin and leaving red marks. She said in a low voice, "No matter what, I won."

"Are you so smug that you didn't lay a hand on me?"

Ruan Qing'an paused, then gently pushed Ruan Tiantian's hand away, her face beaming with a smile: "That's not necessarily true, sister."

"Ha, you're just being stubborn."

Ruan Tiantian scoffed.

As they were talking, the banquet was about to begin. A man dressed in a suit and tie stepped forward, looking every bit the business elite, and stood before the crowd.

"Welcome, everyone. This banquet is to celebrate 'NEw's return to China for development. We also hope to expand into the domestic market and develop our business partners. This is a good opportunity for 'NEw' and you all to get to know each other."

Most of the guests were somewhat familiar with "NEw." Although the company was a newcomer, it had risen rapidly and reached an insurmountable peak in a short period of time.

The founder and chairman are shrouded in mystery, but their ruthless and cold-blooded methods are also awe-inspiring.

After the elite man finished his introduction, he glanced at his watch and said, "Everyone, 'NEw's' return to China for development also needs your support. We welcome any business cooperation inquiries."

"Mr. Chairman."

At this moment, Ruan Tiantian spoke loudly, instantly attracting everyone's attention. Although Hongyuan Group has recently had problems with its cash flow, its basic strength is still strong and should not be underestimated.

Ruan Tiantian was arguably the most influential among all the guests. She smiled arrogantly and asked, "I wonder if Chairman Ruan would consider cooperating with our Hongyuan Group?"

On stage, the elite man adjusted his glasses: "I am not the chairman. The chairman is currently resting upstairs, and he has also expressed his hope to cooperate with Ms. Ruan."

"Really? That's wonderful."

Ruan Tiantian smiled. Securing a business partnership with "NEw" was quite an achievement, and the Norman family's affairs were no longer a concern.

The elite man confirmed the time again before saying, "Regarding the cooperation with Ms. Ruan, the chairman instructed before the banquet that he hoped to invite you upstairs to discuss the details. As for other collaborations, I, as the secretary, will be responsible for negotiating them. I hope you will understand."

Every business in the entire southern city wanted to secure a partnership with "NEw," seeing it as a great opportunity to expand overseas. No one dared to express dissatisfaction; they all readily agreed.

Surrounded by envious glances, Ruan Tiantian responded with a smile.

When the elite man walked over, Ruan Tiantian instinctively wanted to follow him, but he simply walked past her.

Just moments ago she had been cold and indifferent to everyone, but now she bowed and said respectfully, "Miss Ruan, please."

Ruan Tiantian's smile froze completely on her face. She turned her head slowly and saw that he was speaking to Ruan Qing'an beside her.

Throughout the entire banquet, Ruan Qing'an was clearly invisible!

how so? !

Ruan Qing'an stood there, coldly watching the respectful man in front of her. She had almost compressed herself into a transparent person, but even now, she could still feel a gaze clinging to her, almost greedy and licking.

It was as if they had been forced outside a wild beast's den and were compelled to enter.

Nguyen Thanh An took a deep breath.

"System, if I'm forced to sleep with the male lead, does that count as a work injury?"

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