Chapter 140 The Mysterious Yin Family
"I know, be careful." Wei Ning instructed, "I've discovered a few suspicious individuals who aren't within the designated security personnel area. If Zhao Fu really wants to make a move against you, make sure to send someone! Be careful about what you eat and drink, and don't fall into his trap."
"Thanks." Elegant music played from inside. Su Youling put away her phone and was about to go back when she was startled by a pair of deep, cold eyes.
"How dare you impersonate Zhao Xinning and sneak into the Yin family to fill a position? Do you even know where this place is? How dare someone from such a small family try to get a share of the pie?" The woman who spoke was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. She had exquisite makeup, alluring curly hair, and a tall figure. She exuded an arrogant aura of superiority, and her eyes were filled with disdain and contempt.
Su Youling asked in surprise, "Miss, do we know each other?"
"You and that bastard Shi Yan tricked my brother together, and you've already forgotten? I heard you even injured Xin Xin, and she's still in the hospital..." Lu Chennuan narrowed her eyes dangerously as she sized up Su Youling. Looking at her graceful figure and pretty face, she was indeed the type of seductive vixen that men would like.
"No wonder you could make Li Tingxi so infatuated that he even abandoned his own relatives to help you rise to the top! A shameless person like you who spreads her legs to beg for a position, does she even deserve to come to a place like this to embarrass herself?" As she spoke, she grabbed Su Youling's arm and pushed her out. "If you know what's good for you, get out of here now, so I don't have to call people and disturb everyone's peace and quiet."
Su Youling frowned.
This must be Lu Han's cousin, right?
According to the investigation, Lu Chennuan and Zhao Xinning were close friends from the same school. They were kindred spirits and had done many despicable things together.
The brother and sister are just like each other, equally brainless.
He was used as a pawn by Zhao Xinning, and he felt so accomplished about it.
But Lu Chennuan is the daughter of the Lu family patriarch, and in terms of status, she is even higher than Lu Han. She might not be so easy to deal with.
“Miss Lu, we have no grudges between us. Have you forgotten why you came to the banquet today?” Su Youling glanced at her, deliberately showing a look of amazement.
"A gemstone necklace worth millions, a globally limited edition haute couture gown, coupled with your stunning beauty and innate aristocratic air... wherever you stand, you shine. There's no doubt that the young master of the Yin family will notice a gem like you."
Lu Chennuan felt uncomfortable and annoyed when her thoughts were exposed.
The news that the Yin family will officially announce the young master's successor tonight has been circulating in small circles, and those who wanted to know already knew.
Most of the people attending the banquet tonight brought their glamorous young ladies, their aim being nothing more than to establish a connection with the young master of the Yin family through marriage, thus becoming related to the Yin family by marriage and rising to prominence overnight.
Lu Chennuan was initially quite pleased with Su Youling's praise, but her eyes quickly flashed as she realized, "You came here under a false name to seduce the young master of the Yin family?"
His eyes were filled with wariness, defensiveness, and disgust.
Su Youling went along with it and shook her head. "Miss Lu is overthinking it. Didn't you just say that I only got my current power and status because I followed Li Tingxi? Even though he doesn't want me anymore and has sent me to the B City branch to fend for myself, he won't allow me to hook up with someone else so quickly."
The hostility in Lu Chennuan's eyes lessened a bit, and her gaze towards her became more disdainful. "You're smart enough to know your place."
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"Besides, even if I wanted to seduce someone, I couldn't compare to a pure and innocent young lady like you. The Yin family has strict family traditions, and naturally, marriage alliances require choosing well-educated and virtuous girls of equal social standing." Su Youling changed the subject. "I entered here openly and legitimately with an electronic invitation given to me by Zhao Fu. If you cause trouble at the Yin family banquet tonight because of an unknown person like me, it might not be good for your reputation."
Lu Chennuan sneered, "So, in the end, you're just afraid I'll report your identity, aren't you?"
Su Youling slowly pulled her arm away, her tone gentle, "I'm new here. I only came in to meet some important people and broaden my horizons. Miss Lu, if you want to help Zhao Xinning get revenge, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Don't ruin your image in the eyes of the young master of the Yin family because of my insignificance."
At that moment, the music in the banquet changed, and enthusiastic applause rang out.
Su Youling raised an eyebrow, "The head of the Yin family has made an appearance. I wonder if it's the young master of the Yin family?"
"I'll let you off the hook for now!" Lu Chennuan glared at her, a dark glint in her eyes, then quickly lifted her skirt and turned to go inside.
We can't let this vixen ruin tonight's plans!
I'll find another opportunity to deal with her later.
Su Youling breathed a sigh of relief and stood at the back of the crowd, holding up her skirt.
She wasn't interested in the young master of the Yin family; tonight, she only wanted to find Li Zhongling and figure out what kind of conspiracy he and Zhao Fu had, so as to resolve Yi Tao's predicament.
As she was looking around, the emcee's voice rang out again on the stage: "Mr. Yin is not feeling well and will be attending the charity auction with his young master later. The banquet tonight will be hosted by the butler. We hope everyone has a good time."
The crowd below erupted in cheers!
The Yin family has truly won back the mysterious young master, and a new heir is about to be born!
The young women were eager to perform well at the charity auction, while the businessmen gathered together to strategize.
It's all about exchanging favors.
Therefore, the butler who appeared on stage to give a speech did not attract much attention and was even ignored by the excited crowd.
"Su Youling, in the stands!" Wei Ning's excited voice suddenly rang out in the earpiece. "I just checked his identity. This person is the Yin family's newly appointed butler. The incident happened right after Li Zhongling's accident! I couldn't find any information or photos of Li Zhongling before. He must have used the Yin family's power to erase the past."
"Could he be Li Zhongling?" Su Youling's eyes lit up. She walked discreetly through the crowd toward the front of the stage, her gaze landing on the middle-aged man on the stage.
He had a refined appearance and a gentle temperament. He wore a black tailcoat and a hat, with silver-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. He was of medium to thin build, and his every move exuded the elegance of a scholar. You could not see any trace of the stench of a merchant.
If this person is indeed Li Zhongling, then without investigation and verification, even if this person stood right in front of her, she probably wouldn't be able to match him with the speculative businessman she imagined.
He's more like a relaxed and carefree teacher, or rather, an art teacher.
Su Youling stood below the stage for a while, and perhaps her gaze was too intense, which caught the attention of the butler.
He glanced down, nodded respectfully yet distantly, and then bowed to the audience after finishing his speech.
"Please proceed to the auction hall on the second floor. The charity auction is now officially beginning."
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