"President Ji is busy today, so there's no need to entertain us specially. This is a gift I prepared for the old man. Please help me pass it on."
Following behind them, Xi Sang hurriedly handed over the gift box she was carrying. Ji Chen accepted it, saying, "Won't you go upstairs and sit for a while?"
Xi Leng said, "I won't go up now. I'll see the old man when the banquet starts."
Ji Chen didn't press the matter further. There were many guests present, including some of Ji's business partners. After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Xi Leng, he went to greet the other guests.
After Ji Chen left, Xi Leng was surrounded by people, and Li Ruan obediently stayed by his side to watch him socialize.
"Young Master Xi, this lady next to you looks familiar. Isn't she a celebrity?"
The person asking the question was a CEO surnamed Jiang, who was in the real estate business. He was wealthy, rather womanizing, and fond of beautiful women. His question was somewhat of a test.
He might not have the guts to compete with Xi Leng for someone, but if it's just an ordinary female companion or secretary, he could try to poach her.
Xi Leng reached out and put his arm around Li Ruan's waist. "Sweetie, aren't you hungry? Go get something to eat to fill your stomach. Let Xi Sang come with you."
Li Ruan gave a soft "hmm" and turned her head to kiss Xi Leng on the cheek: "Then I'll wait for you, hurry up and come."
She was already tall, and today she was wearing extremely high heels, making her half a head taller than this Mr. Jiang. As she left, she glanced at Mr. Jiang sideways, her disdain quite obvious.
Xi Leng saw her expression clearly and couldn't help but smile.
President Jiang no longer cared about being disliked by a woman. Young Master Xi was clearly serious about that woman. How could he have been so lustful as to dare to make a move on President Xi's female companion?
Sure enough, once Li Ruan had walked away, the smile on Xi Leng's face disappeared. "President Jiang, let me remind you, you'd better not covet my people!"
President Jiang hurriedly waved his hands, his back almost bent into the ground, "No, no, how could I dare to lay a finger on your people, President Xi's people?"
I just think this young lady has a great image and demeanor. Our company is currently looking for a spokesperson and would like to discuss a collaboration with her.
Xi Leng placed his wine glass on the table beside him. "My people don't need others to provide them with resources. President Jiang, you should think about yourself."
President Jiang quickly agreed, saying that he understood. President Xi's words clearly stated: "You think you're worthy?" Seeing that Xi Leng obviously didn't want to talk to him anymore, he quickly apologized and slipped away.
Many people witnessed what happened between the two of them, and they all secretly laughed at President Jiang for being so tactless.
He had done similar things before, but those people were not as high-status as him. Some even offered their female companions to him in exchange for benefits.
But he doesn't even consider the occasion or Mr. Xi's status!
Now look what's happened, we've hit a brick wall.
On the surface, this Mr. Xi is the head of the Xi Group, a top figure in the domestic business world, but his true identity is even more frightening, as he has real lives on his hands!
Mr. Jiang, good luck to you!
Fortunately, it wasn't long before the birthday celebrant finally appeared. Grandpa Ji's hair was completely white, but he was in good spirits, and he walked onto the stage leaning on his cane. Ji Chen stood beside his father and gave a brief opening speech, "Today is my father's 80th birthday. Welcome, distinguished guests, to grace us with your presence..."
Down in the audience, Xi Leng was gathered together by Fu Jingnian and Pei Yizhi, who had just arrived. "I heard you brought a female companion?"
Xi Leng raised an eyebrow: "What? It's not allowed?"
"Is it pear soft?"
The man put one hand in his pocket, picked up a glass of champagne with the other, calmly took a sip, and then asked, "Do I have other women with me?"
The speech on stage had ended, and Grandpa Ji's grandchildren rushed forward to present gifts and perform. Xi Leng called his two brothers and went to Grandpa Ji's table.
Grandpa Ji's birthday banquet was a buffet style, with dishes served in a continuous stream, ensuring freshness at all times. This allowed guests to be more relaxed, and if they had any potential business partners, they could simply grab a drink and go over to discuss it.
Xi Leng couldn't escape social interaction, but Li Ruan was surrounded by several women.
"I know you. You're that nobody, right? How come you look so different in person than on TV? Looks like those variety shows use really strong filters."
Oh dear, I'm a straightforward person, and what I say might not be very pleasant. Please don't be angry!
Actually, she was extremely jealous. How could this woman have such good skin?
Her makeup was so light it was almost invisible, and her lips were beautiful. I really want to ask her what brand her lipstick is.
And her height is really outstanding, she's a full half head taller than me, she's very imposing just standing there without saying a word.
Li Ruan was starving. She had finally gotten a chance to eat and was just about to pick up some food with her plate when she was surrounded by a few strange women who were speaking in a sarcastic tone. They were really spoiled!
"I really can't compare to you. I don't know what happened to your face, it's all caked up with makeup!"
Even makeup couldn't cover your dark circles! Your nose is too high; it doesn't match your features at all!
Oh dear, I'm just being blunt, please don't mind!
The woman's expression changed drastically in an instant. She hurriedly took out a small mirror to check, and sure enough, she had caked-on makeup!
Her dark circles are indeed quite noticeable. I used to think her nose looked the most natural, but now that she's said this, it doesn't look good at all.
Moreover, the gazes of those around her made her scalp tingle, and she couldn't help but run away.
One woman was defeated, and another woman stepped forward, "I remember that your dress is a new style from Armani's autumn show, priced at over two million. How can an 18th-tier celebrity like you make so much money?"
Hehehe, I was just asking casually, you're not angry, are you?
Li Ruan raised an eyebrow, wasn't her words implying that she had found a sugar daddy?
She sized up the woman in front of her. She was wearing a high-end custom-made dress, but it only cost a few hundred thousand. No wonder she was jealous of what others had just because she didn't have it herself. "What, you can't afford it? Then hurry up and find a sugar daddy to buy it for you. Don't come here envying others! No matter how envious you are, I won't give you the dress!"
"Hehe, I was just kidding, you won't be angry, right?"
The woman's face turned pale with anger. Who the hell wants to find a sugar daddy? Who the hell wants to envy her!
Finding a sugar daddy made her feel superior, didn't she?
Especially the look of disgust in Li Ruan's eyes made her feel extremely uncomfortable, so she ran away.
Another woman with large double eyelids stepped forward. They had no grudge against Li Ruan, but what could they do when she was Young Master Xi's companion?
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