Chapter 3
Chapter Three
"What's wrong, Young Master Xu? Do you want to invite my secretary to dance?"
"None of your business! Who do you think you are?"
When a person is in a fit of rage, their brain, controlled by emotions, cannot weigh the pros and cons, just like it is now.
As the situation became increasingly difficult to control, even the wingman who had just been watching the spectacle panicked. He hurriedly grabbed the excited Xu Shao. People who casually belittle others are the most perceptive; they always need to understand the situation before they can flatter the powerful and step on the weak.
"Say less. What kind of occasion is this? Look who's here and don't cause trouble for your family."
Advice should always hit the nail on the head. After hearing these words, the man realized he had lost his temper. If the visitor was just there to laugh at him, so be it; he'd only lose face, and the visitor could do whatever he wanted. Among the shrewd people in the room, who would bother with such trivial matters? They could just discuss business peacefully. But the visitor's words required careful consideration. It seemed this woman intended to interfere.
But when people are in a position of power, it's not so easy for them to calm down, especially since he was used to being domineering. Although Young Master Xu knew in his heart that things might go wrong, he had already spoken and was now in a difficult position. He was determined to vent his anger, but he was only hoping for the best. He was certain that the person who came wouldn't joke about interests for no reason and would interfere in the trivial matters of these playboys. Why would they have nothing better to do?
"Oh, it's Mr. Guan. It's just a personal matter, no need to trouble you."
"How could this be a private matter? I haven't seen President Xu, so I've come to trouble you, Young Master Xu, to ask how President Xu is considering the cooperation with Yuanshan. I hope you can pass on my regards."
Xu Shao wasn't very clear about the family matters and couldn't make the decisions, but he could still hear the blatant threat. If he messed up any cooperation, his family probably wouldn't let him off easily; cutting off their financial support would be the worst thing.
As Xu Shao weighed the consequences and pondered how to respond to undo his slip of the tongue, he didn't have time to think things through before the woman continued to rub salt into his wounds, causing his pent-up anger to explode.
"Although I can't help with business matters, I still care about my family, so I'm troubling you here. Oh, by the way, although you can't make decisions on big things, I'm sure you can handle small matters like 300,000."
Guan Shiyun's voice was gentle and her tone was mild, as if she were chatting with a close friend.
"Our Xu family has no need to cooperate with you from the distant mountains. You meddlesome busybody, who are you lecturing here, mocking your grandfather..."
Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, the wingman simply let go, pretended not to know him, and moved aside, not wanting to get involved in the trouble he had caused.
Guan Shiyun ignored the man who spoke without thinking and didn't show much emotion on her face. She simply waved to Li Miaozhao, her tone becoming slightly softer and more sincere.
"Come."
When Li Miao saw the woman beckoning to her, she obediently walked to the woman's side. The woman smelled nice, and she liked what she was saying. She looked at the woman happily and listened attentively to her words.
"Everyone treats each other with respect, so there's a skill to speaking. The truth is often the most hurtful, so it's better to be more tactful in the future."
Although Guan Shiyun was looking at Li Miao while speaking, she wasn't actually talking to her. She then pulled Li Miao away, ignoring the onlookers and, of course, the "excitement."
Li Miao stared at the woman's face, only belatedly realizing the meaning behind her words. They were even more hurtful than her own, yet the woman had spoken these seemingly admonishing but actually sarcastic words in a very pleasant and gentle tone, without a single flaw.
Turning her head slightly to observe the woman leading her away, inhaling the scent emanating from her, Li Miao closed her eyes in pleasure. Immersed in the sweet fragrance, Li Miao was led to the door before she came to her senses. Right, she needed to ask for the link! But before she could speak...
"I'll leave you here. There shouldn't be any major problems afterward. As for some minor issues, I'm sure you can handle them. Farewell."
After saying that, Guan Shiyun turned and went back. Her meaning was clear: there was no need to say goodbye or thank her. In fact, she didn't necessarily want to provoke Young Master Xu. If he had taken the opportunity to back down, that would have been a real problem. After all, this incident would have been the beginning of trouble for Li Miaocai, whether big or small.
But since she had decided to help, she wanted to resolve the matter thoroughly, striking at the heart of the problem. As for the playboy, she would leave it to his family to handle. She was the one who helped him, and she was also in charge of the matter. Her attitude was clear: she would see it through to the end. A smart person would know how to do it. The real fear was that a fool might have a sudden inspiration. But considering Li Miao's personality, she shouldn't be the type to suffer a loss, so Guan Shiyun felt somewhat relieved.
On the way back, Li Miao was still a little dizzy. How did she end up out like this? And now she was home? She hadn't received the 300,000 yuan final payment, nor had she gotten the link. She tried to fish but ended up being surrounded by fish instead. She had truly caught nothing...
—bang bang bang
"Huh? It's over already? How did it go? Did it go smoothly?"
Lin Bei looked at Li Miao, who was banging on the door, with a puzzled expression. What had happened at the banquet? Why was she banging on the door so urgently? It wasn't a visit to a friend; it was a home invasion robbery.
"Don't even mention it, we gained nothing, it was a huge loss."
"It's not a complete loss, is it? There's still a deposit, isn't there?"
Li Miao changed her shoes and collapsed onto the living room sofa as if she were back in her own home. Lin Bei watched her act like she was the homeowner, feeling both helpless and happy. Lin Bei poured a glass of cola and handed it to Li Miao, ready to listen to a story.
"Tell me, what happened?"
What happened? Did she have a labor dispute with her employer at the party? No, she came to see Lin Bei about something else. After being escorted out by the woman, she returned home in a daze, waiting for her to come to her senses.
She—Li Miao—the Great King Li—has made her decision!
—She was going to cling to that woman's leg.
Following a powerful figure would bring in much more money than her small-time operations. Although she had never attended such parties and didn't understand the intricacies of their circle, she still had a good eye. That Boss Guan was definitely a hot commodity, with many people actively trying to strike up a conversation with her. That was her intuition. Now that she had an idea, she was going to do it.
"Beibei, don't you have a lot of wealthy female clients when you do makeup and styling? Could you help me find someone?"
Lin Bei looked at Li Miao, who had been lying on the sofa and then sat up again with a serious expression, and wondered who she was trying to find out. Was her sister really going to marry into a wealthy family and become a gold digger? What happened at the banquet?
"Who are you looking for? What's their name or which company?"
"General Guan"
Lin Bei was speechless, confused, and wanted to curse. What was the difference between this and going to the pharmacy to ask for capsules? Was she being teased?
"Could you explain in more detail, my goodness?"
"There's only one. I don't know her. They all call her 'General Manager Guan.' That's all I know. Wait a minute, let me think about it some more."
Li Miao tried hard to recall the conversations of those people. She should have asked them at the meeting. She pondered for a moment.
"Distant mountains!"
"And it's near the water, huh?" Lin Bei rolled her eyes at Li Miao, who was excitedly shouting.
"Okay, I'll ask around for you, but the chances are slim. The girls I know, although their families are indeed very wealthy in the city, it's uncertain whether they know or are willing to talk about it. You should search for Yuanshan online first and see if you can find any information about the general."
"Okay, thank you, Lin Bei. You're so kind, hehe."
"Gou Miao, what are you trying to find out about General Guan's intentions?"
Lin Bei hesitated for a moment before finally asking the question. Seeing Lin Bei's expression, Li Miao knew that she was struggling with something again, so she simply told her her plan.
"I went to curry favor with her. There was a small mishap at the party, and she helped me out."
After explaining, Lin Bei still looked troubled and frowning when she looked at the person asking the question. Li Miao didn't want to guess what she was struggling with, so she went straight to the point and asked.
"Lin Bei, are you just jealous of the rich?"
“I’m not against the rich, and nobody in this society hates the rich; everyone hates the poor, especially the rich.”
Lin Bei actually dislikes dealing with wealthy people because she feels quite foolish and knows her own limitations. She is very self-aware. Putting aside morality and self-respect, she just feels that interacting with wealthy people is exhausting. However, both she and Li Miao's jobs require dealing with such people. Judging from her own experience, she is always worried that Li Miao will suffer.
Are you worried about me?
Lin Bei frowned as she looked at Li Miao, who was asking her questions again. Although she was three years older than Li Miao, she was always taken care of more emotionally. Direct people can easily expose the darkness caused by sensitivity with straightforward words. Her eyebrows relaxed and she was back to her usual cheerful self.
"I know you always have your own ideas, so just do it. Beautiful women are always right, and you still have me as your friend. But you still need to be extra careful."
"You're so long-winded. Just wait and see, I'll definitely take you with me when I rise to prominence."
Li Miao was quite certain of this; she could rise to prominence and bring Lin Goubei and his entire family to the same heights.
"Call me right away once you've found out."
"Wordy."
"I'm leaving now, I've got some things to do."
Li Miao came in a hurry and left in a hurry. This little bit of information was not enough. She still needed to ask more questions, gather more information, and open her work contact list.
—Director Yuanshan, do you know? (Sent to group)
Ding-ding-ding-ding-
[Passerby A] I know, so what?
[Passerby B] Mr. Guan? What happened? Is Yuanshan going to invest in your bar, beautiful lady? Hahaha
[Passerby Ding] Want to know? Come out for a couple of drinks and I'll tell you.
[Passerby C] Why are you asking about her? She's not a good person.
Ding-ding-ding, watching the messages coming in one after another.
—Tell me what you know, gossip, gossip (sent to multiple people)
Li Miao checked each message one by one, then replied to those who knew some information, and continued to ask. Each person emphasized a different point, but in general, she got the information.
Guan Shiyun dropped out of school at 19 and started from scratch. In just seven years, he has achieved his current success and is the head of Yuanshan Investment in Zhoucheng. Li Miao couldn't understand these business terms, so she quickly flipped through the pages. It seemed that he was involved in finance, industry, and the internet. In short, these people were very capable.
Humans love gossip. There's plenty of serious news, but even more gossip, not only plentiful but also incredibly sensational, with all sorts of conflicting stories. Let her sort it out carefully, and tomorrow she'll compare the news with Lin Goubei's, filtering out the fluff and finding the useful information.
After washing up, Li Miao lay down on her small, shabby bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, which was mottled from the leak. She thought about what had happened that day, and about that fragrant woman. She recalled the woman's words, voice, and pleasant scent, and how to proceed with her plan to curry favor with her. As she thought, she sat up again, picked up her phone from beside her pillow, opened the map, and searched for Yuanshan Investment to see where her company was located.
At this moment, in that place, Guan Shiyun was in her study looking at the documents in her hands. She had ideas for expanding into the film and television industry, film and television dramas. Recalling the girl she had met that evening, she thought that if that girl entered the industry as an actress, she would definitely achieve some success. After establishing a company, she could sign her as an artist.
Guan Shiyun chuckled at her own speculation. She didn't think there would be any further interaction between them. If there were, it was probably just that idiot causing trouble again, so it was better to avoid it. She hoped that such a vibrant young girl wouldn't get into any trouble; she should live a bright and passionate life.
But clearly, Li Miao, who was searching on the map for where Yuanshan Investment was located, didn't think that way.
The connection between people is often exhausted at the very first meeting. What remains is up to human effort: attraction at first sight, instant rapport, or ulterior motives. Regardless of the reason, someone will always be moved and act before a story can unfold.
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