Chapter 123 No arranged marriage, already has a boyfriend
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?"
Sensing the underlying 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.
Wherever his deep eyes fell, everyone felt a sense of oppression.
Su Tingting's breath hitched slightly as she watched the man walk in with a composed gait. Looking at his aloof and cold face, she felt that he looked somewhat familiar, yet she couldn't help but be captivated by his charisma.
She gripped the champagne glass in her hand and walked over. "Hey handsome, who are you? I don't think I've ever seen you before."
Lu Rang glanced at her, his gaze devoid of any emotion: "Don't talk to me, I'm here to find someone."
Su Tingting's expression changed instantly; she had never been rejected like this before.
She clenched her clothes in anger, pretending not to care: "In this circle, there's no one I, Su Tingting, don't know. Tell me, who do you want to find?"
Upon hearing her name, Lu Rang narrowed his eyes, a sharp, cold glint flashing within them.
Before he could speak, he saw the figure appear at the top of the stairs on the second floor, his expression softened, and he walked past Su Tingting.
Ignored by him, Su Tingting lost all face. She turned around to lash out, only to see the man walk up the steps and extend his arm to Shang Wu.
Shang Wu smiled slightly, met his gaze, and took his arm as they walked down.
The two seemed to be walking a red carpet, turning the entire banquet into their fashion show.
The man and woman were both handsome and beautiful; they were an absolute feast for the eyes.
Su Tingting's expression changed, and she took a few steps forward: "Shang Wu, this isn't your boyfriend, is it!"
Lu Rang pursed his lips slightly, glanced at Shang Wu, and looked at her with a hint of expectation for recognition in his eyes.
Shang Wu openly took Lu Rang's arm and admitted, "Yes, he is my boyfriend, Lu Rang."
The crowd erupted in uproar.
Lu Rang's eyes were as deep as night, and a pleased smile curved his lips.
"So, what exactly is his background? You keep saying that your boyfriend is more powerful and influential than anyone here, but I don't see that coming from you."
Su Tingting looked Lu Rang up and down, feeling a little jealous.
Putting aside his background, his looks and figure are enough to outshine all the spoiled brats in high society.
Shangwu is really enjoying his meal!
What right does a seductive slut who's been played by men for three years have?
Shang Wu paused for a moment, which was unusual.
She knew that the Yu family kept a low profile, which was both a family tradition and a way to conceal their brilliance.
As far as she knew, no member of the Yu family had ever publicly announced a relationship in Lincheng's high society circles.
Shang Wu was at a loss for words when her hand was suddenly gripped tightly.
Lu Rang glanced at Su Tingting casually: "What I'm like is none of your business."
"That's very relevant! Just now, Shang Wu was acting all high and mighty, saying she wouldn't marry into any wealthy family in Lincheng, and that you're better than all those rich kids. If you don't reveal your background, then Shang Wu is just pretending to be high and mighty to save face, right?"
Su Tingting made a few sarcastic remarks, then crossed her arms and waited for him to reveal his identity.
Shang Wu narrowed her eyes and said coldly, "Su Tingting, do you know that if I make one phone call to President Su, he will immediately drag you back and lock you up in solitary confinement?"
Su Tingting's eyes flickered.
She knew it was true.
My father mentioned a couple of days ago that after Chengzhou was restructured into the Shang Group, its business aligned with theirs, and now it is an indispensable partner.
But now, in order to undermine Shang Wu, Su Tingting doesn't care about anything else.
She scoffed, "Is it meaningful to threaten me with this? Tell me, what's the story behind your boyfriend?"
"you………"
Shang Wu was angry and wanted to step forward to settle accounts with Su Tingting.
Suddenly, Lu Rang grabbed her wrist.
Lu Rang didn't look at her, but nodded slightly to the man at the entrance.
Upon seeing the newcomer, the crowd forgot all about the spectacle and instantly erupted in excitement.
"Mr. Jiu is here!"
"Mr. Jiu has never liked these kinds of occasions, why is he here?"
Shang Wu was also surprised to see who had come.
The other party is Jiuliang, which is in the port logistics business and handles the entire maritime freight logistics business in Lincheng.
As is widely known, this is the Yu family's business domain.
The reason Jiuliang was able to start this company was because of the investment and support from the Yu family.
It can be said that he is the only boss in the entire Lincheng who has a partnership with the Yu family.
Seemingly fearing that someone might try to curry favor with the Yu family, Jiu Liang has always kept to himself and never attends banquets.
What's wrong with me today?
Upon seeing him approach, everyone rushed over to greet him.
Jiuliang waved his hand, refusing everyone's attempts to get close to him, and walked straight to Su Tingting's side.
Su Tingting was quite flattered and quickly extended her hand: "President Jiu..."
Before she could finish speaking, Jiu Liang completely ignored her and bowed respectfully to Lu Rang.
"You've come to my son's banquet without even saying a word? I'm so sorry for the inconvenience."
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