The weekend charity auction was a grand affair, attracting a gathering of renowned figures, all of whom are top figures in the world of calligraphy and painting collection.
Jiang Can had gradually become adept at handling such occasions. Perhaps it was the innate nobility ingrained in her bones, but the way she smiled as she stood in the crowd in her gown was like a dazzling pearl.
Fu Xiuyu was also very happy to introduce her to her various business partners.
"This is my daughter-in-law!" "Yes, my daughter-in-law!"
Fu Xiuyu couldn't stop smiling as she walked.
"Isn't this like finding a treasure! Hahaha... My Zhixing is just lucky despite being a fool!"
"What? Old Master Huo doesn't agree?" Fu Xiuyu immediately raised her voice, attracting everyone's attention.
Jiang Can secretly tugged at her.
However, President Fu didn't care at all and shouted, "What does it matter whether he agrees or not? Am I choosing my daughter-in-law or is he choosing his?! This old man, he didn't like me before, and now he wants to dislike my daughter-in-law too?"
"I, Fu Xiuyu, won't fall for that!"
The auction room became as quiet as a vacuum.
Jiang Can felt a warmth in her heart, and as she held Fu Xiuyu's hand, she felt like crying.
After a few seconds of silence, people began to whisper among themselves.
"This...is President Fu sending a message to Old Master Huo from afar?"
"I don't think she made her daughter-in-law because she liked Miss Jiang, but because Old Master Huo disliked her. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, so in the end, this is still a feud between the Fu family and the Huo family!"
"Aren't you being shallow? President Fu is a shrewd person. Even if there's a huge grudge, she wouldn't completely disregard Old Master Huo's feelings. If she didn't truly like Miss Jiang, would she be protecting her like this?"
"Hmm, that makes sense..."
Fu Xiuyu smiled at Jiang Can and continued walking forward with her head held high.
"No matter what others say, never bow your head." Fu Xiuyu patted the back of her hand and laughed, "Otherwise, your crown will fall off!"
Jiang Can chuckled and walked on calmly and composedly, just like her.
"Auntie, I wish I could cultivate myself to be like you someday!"
"Me?" Fu Xiuyu raised an eyebrow. "Heh, silly child, your mother was even more formidable than me when she was young!"
"real?"
"Yes, actually all my skills came from her. Speaking of which, your mother is a true lady of high society; I even feel a little inferior in front of her!"
Jiang Can smiled.
Fu Xiuyu wasn't actually feeling inferior; she just cared too much about this friend and always gave in to Yin Wenxi.
So Jiang Can was very curious: how could there be a gap of twenty years in their relationship?
"Auntie, I've always wanted to ask my mother, but I'm afraid of bringing up painful memories... What exactly happened between you two back then that caused you to break off your friendship for so long?"
Fu Xiuyu paused for a moment, then chuckled softly, "It's not that we've broken off relations, it's just... it's just that we have some disagreements over a man."
Jiang Can opened her eyes wide.
Fu Xiuyu immediately knew from her expression that she had misunderstood. "Oh dear, what are you thinking! How could I possibly steal your mother's man!"
"Oh..." Jiang Can chuckled dryly, "Then what is it?"
"Because I don't like that guy!" Fu Xiuyu said bluntly.
Jiang Can stared at her blankly again.
What kind of man was he that Fu Xiuyu still gets so angry when she talks about him?
Fu Xiuyu thought for a moment, the image of Yin Ruohong, that seemingly refined but actually despicable man, flashed into her mind, and she immediately frowned and waved her hand. "Forget it, forget it, let's not talk about that scumbag, it's bad luck to even mention him!"
"Anyway, don't mention it to your mother. It's all in the past, what's done is done, people have to move on!"
"Hmm!" Jiang Can nodded. Just then, there was a commotion in the venue. The doors opened, and bodyguards rushed in and stood on both sides. Everyone's eyes were drawn to that side.
"Who is this person? Such a grand entrance!"
Just as people were speculating, the sound of high heels came from behind.
Jiang Can was taken aback. She saw Yao Manning walk in arrogantly, the tassels on her shawl swaying with her body. She held her head high, looking down on everyone, with an expression that showed she looked down on everyone.
Until I saw Jiang Can.
Her eyes widened, paused for a moment, and then a mocking smile appeared on her lips.
"Ah, it's Miss Yao!" The auction emcee hurriedly went to greet her.
Someone in the crowd immediately whispered, "I heard that Master Yao has handed the entire Yao family business over to her!"
"So she's the youngest female CEO among the four major families! No wonder she's got a bigger entourage than the president!"
Yao Manning slowly approached Jiang Can, a cold hatred flashing in her eyes.
"Miss Jiang, it's been a long time!"
"Yes, it's been a long time." Jiang Can knew the visitor was up to no good. "Heh, I wonder what Miss Yao has been busy with lately? Busy going back to inherit the family fortune?"
"It's alright!" Yao Manning crossed her arms. "Dad entrusted the Yao family business to me, and I've been very busy lately!"
“Even if you’re busy, you should at least ask me for a break!” Jiang Can said with a smile. “The West Suburbs project isn’t finished yet, and the section that your Yao family is in charge of hasn’t had a work report for three weeks!”
No sooner had he finished speaking than someone started to chuckle.
Yao Manning's expression changed, and she glared angrily at Jiang Can.
“Yao Manning,” Jiang Can said sternly, “no matter what assets you have to inherit, I am your boss in the West Suburbs project! You have been absent from work without cause and have not reported your work progress to me. According to the rules, I can unilaterally terminate the contract with Yao’s Group!”
"you……"
"I've made a note of this for you. It won't be so easy to get away with this next time. Do you understand?"
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