Chapter 33: I can be on top of the counterattack
In addition to operating high-end luxury brands, Jane's Group also pays special attention to charity and public welfare.
This charity art exhibition is to help artists who have talent in painting and design but are unable to continue due to financial difficulties.
When the Jian family invited Jian Yi, they used this incident as a gimmick. Firstly, it promoted the exhibition, and secondly, it put Jian Yi in a difficult position, making it impossible for him to refuse.
Of course Jian Yi couldn't refuse.
Led by the Jane Group, the people present must be well-known figures in this circle. He will continue to work in this circle in the future and will not lose face because of such a small matter.
but……
Gao Li stroked his chin, lost in thought.
——[But, this must be a trick. No one in the Jian family is a good person.]
——[Based on my experience as a novelist, this kind of banquet is often followed by public humiliation. Oh, look, the once invincible Jian Yi has now fallen to this state. God is truly merciful.]
13 Good: “…”
——[Or they would use some low-brow methods to achieve their goals. Usually, they would drug their daughter or herself, making her pretend to be guilty, so that they can take responsibility and cling to her.]
Gao Li was describing the story so vividly that he didn't notice that there was already someone in the study with a frown on his face.
If it's the former, that's fine. But if it's the latter, I absolutely won't allow it! I still have a mission to complete. You, the system, know how intimate and perverted that mission is. If a woman gets in the way, I'll be pissed off.
No. 13: "Don't even mention whether you allow it or not. Given Jian Yi's current condition, can he accomplish the latter?"
——[He can go down.]
No. 13: "...Sorry, I forgot."
Jian Yi: “…”
The more you talk, the more I can't bear to listen. Can't we talk about something else?
No. 13: "Jian Yi...is not the kind of person who would take responsibility."
The art exhibition was held as scheduled. Gao Li changed into a patchwork long dress with an artistic atmosphere, while Jian Yi wore a formal suit.
There was a constant stream of visitors to the site, and there were countless bigwigs from all walks of life.
Gao Li quietly followed Jian Yi, the former big boss, with a proper and stiff smile.
——［Why are there so many people coming to say hello? I can’t take it anymore, I can’t take it anymore, my face is almost frozen from smiling.］
——［When will it end? Someone please tell me when it will end? ］
There were ghostly howling sounds in his ears, and Jian Yi curled the corners of his lips slightly with satisfaction.
Sure enough, this look is more pleasing to the eye.
That smug look is eye-catching no matter how you look at it.
The organizers were already summarizing the situation, and Gao Li's eyes lit up.
——[Oh my god, it’s finally over. My poor face, my poor feet.]
Jian Yi raised his eyebrows. Is it over?
It’s still early.
"Next, please go to the banquet hall...blah blah."
Gao Li didn't hear what was said next, he only heard that they were going to the banquet hall for dinner.
The breath that Gao Li had been trying so hard to hold was instantly released, and his legs went limp and he was about to fall.
Fortunately, she held on to the wheelchair and leaned on Jian Yi, thus avoiding a bigger loss of composure.
But the movement still attracted the attention of others.
"Hey, what's wrong with Sister Gao? Even if there are delicacies in it, there is no need to be so anxious."
This voice was Jian Shaoyi's sarcastic voice again.
Her group of girlfriends covered their lips and sneered, walked past Gao Li with their heads held high, and even bumped into her on purpose.
Gao Li steadied his body. Without the strong belief to hold on, the pain under his feet was magnified countless times.
She was just an ordinary college student who had never attended any high-end exhibitions or banquets. She usually just dressed comfortably, so naturally, she didn't have many opportunities to wear high heels.
I experienced this beautiful torture device once at my last wedding banquet, so this time I specially chose a more delicate small heel.
She has small heels, but as a newbie, she really can't stand standing for a long time.
Jian Yi lowered his eyes and saw that her heel was red and swollen. If he continued to rub it, it would get worse.
"Would you like to change your shoes?"
Gao Li nodded vigorously.
—[Think, no, I don’t even want to wear shoes.]
But when she looked around, she saw some people, especially the group headed by Jian Shaoyi, looking at her with their wine glasses and whispering something.
——[She must be teasing me again, this damn kid. I really want to sew her mouth shut with a needle.]
Looking at the strange looks from people around him from time to time, Gao Li became timid.
"Do you think they won't talk about you behind your back if you don't change your shoes?"
No. 13: "That's the host, let's change. Who knew there would be a banquet after this exhibition? It's as smelly and long as an old lady's foot binding. If they don't like it, just bear with it. As long as we are comfortable, that's fine."
"Besides, they didn't give us any trouble at the exhibition, so we'll be even more cautious at the banquet. This might be the main battlefield, where we can fight comfortably!"
Gao Li made up his mind and followed Jian Yi out of the scene.
As soon as she reached the carriage, she quickly kicked the torture device aside, rubbed her feet well, and then changed into a pair of flat shoes.
When they returned to the banquet center, Jian Yi had no time to pay attention to her because he was surrounded by people.
Gao Li found a place to sit and rest his legs.
No. 13: "Host, warning! There's a woman at nine o'clock in the front left who keeps looking at Jian Yi. Host, be alert."
Front left?
Gao Li was bending over and rubbing his calf, and subconsciously looked in that direction.
There was a woman over there, wearing a light, off-white dress that perfectly showcased her elegance and height. Her black hair was as smooth as silk, falling naturally to her waist, exuding a faint sheen. Her eyes occasionally glanced at Jian Yi, but Jian Yi was completely oblivious to her.
Gao Li scratched his head and couldn't help asking himself.
——[Who is this?]
No. 13: "How do I know what's in your book?"
The group of people surrounding Jian Yi loosened up temporarily, allowing him to catch his breath. Hearing their discussion, he subconsciously looked in that direction.
He happened to meet the woman's eyes.
Qiao Ning.
Jian Yi pretended to glance at her unintentionally and quickly looked away, but Qiao Ning smiled happily and walked towards Jian Yi in her high heels.
No. 13: "Host, this is incredible, someone is hitting on me."
Gao Li stared at the side of the man's face, wishing he could chisel a hole in it.
——[Always attracting bees and butterflies!]
Hearing Gao Li's inner voice and knowing that Qiao Ning was coming, Jian Yi turned the wheelchair and drove towards Gao Li.
He met the girl's angry eyes and thought to himself that she was being wronged.
Strictly speaking, this person was arranged by the author herself.
Qiao Ning was not annoyed. She turned a corner and walked towards Gao Li.
She smiled gently and extended her hand to Gao Li, "Hello, I'm Qiao Ning."
Her smile was gentle, but the arrogance in her bones was still revealed inadvertently.
——[Qiao Ning?]
Gao Li chewed on these two words. They sounded very familiar, but for a moment she seemed to have no impression of them.
Number 13 reminded: "Could it be the Qiao family?"
The Qiao family?!
Gao Li widened his almond-shaped eyes and looked at Qiao Ning again.
She remembered who Qiao Ning was. Besides being shocked, she also tried to match the name with the face.
When she first started writing, in order to highlight how handsome and popular the male protagonist was, she chose Jian Yi as the foil.
It was with this in mind that she arranged Qiao Ning.
Qiao Ning is a member of the Qiao family, the daughter of Qiao Laoer, and the cousin of the youngest daughter of the Qiao family.
When she first approached Jian Yi, she expressed her love to him without hesitation, but after he was disfigured, she turned around and left, and fell under the charm of the male protagonist Jian Sili.
Her biggest rival in life was Su Sang Wan. She approached Jian Yi because he was good-looking and because she was competing with him. At that time, Jian Yi's heart and eyes were full of Su Sang Wan. If she could pry Jian Yi into her arms, she could show off.
But no, Jian Yi was disfigured in order to save Su Sangwan.
He was disfigured and so ugly. At that time, Su Sangwan was trapped in the gratitude for Jian Yi's life-saving grace and was in a cold war with Jian Sili.
Qiao Ning took advantage of the opportunity to fall under Jian Sili's charm.
Su Sangwan is the goddess Bai Yueguang in many people's minds, so she imitated Su Sangwan's dressing style and her appearance, thinking that she could beat her.
But in the end, I never won once.
Qiao Ning turned her gaze to Jian Yi again, lingering on his face.
She had to admit that Jian Yi's face was really superior. Seeing this face again, she couldn't help but be moved.
"us……"
"Excuse me, who are you?"
Qiao Ning was stunned when Jian Yi interrupted her just as she was about to start reminiscing about the past.
Oh, it is said that he seems to have lost his memory.
At this time, a member of Jian Shaoyi's team who was paying attention to them came forward and took Qiao Ning's arm affectionately.
"Sister Qiao is still focusing on looks as usual. Let's not just focus on looks. For a man, besides his looks, his body is also very important. It's not enough to just be good-looking."
The two women looked at Jian Yi without any concealment, and finally stopped at a certain place.
Qiao Ning pursed her lips, looking a little speechless, then turned and left with a frown.
Gao Li: “…”
Jian Yi: “…”
No. 13: “…”
——[A man’s virility is indeed very important.]
Jian Yi: “…”
Can you please stop thinking about all that messy stuff?
The wine prepared for the ladies in the banquet hall was sweet and very delicious. Gao Li accidentally drank a few more glasses.
She felt dizzy, with two blushes on her cheeks, and she looked a little dazed because of her slow reaction.
A shadow suddenly fell in front of his eyes. Gao Li raised his eyes and looked around in confusion.
Oh, isn’t this another group of girlfriends of that dead kid Jian Shaoyi?
"You illegitimate daughters, so broke, I don't know why my brother insisted on inviting you. You're really ruining this elegant art exhibition."
Others didn't hear it, but Gao Li heard it clearly.
Alcohol made her brave, and without hesitation, she reached out and gave Jian Shaoyi a loud and resounding slap in the face.
——[You’re a bitch, don’t you? Come, let your mother teach you a lesson.]
Everyone: “…”
The scene was completely silent, with all pairs of eyes looking in this direction.
Some people just shook their glasses and watched with interest. This is a regular part of every banquet.
Gao Li spotted Qiao Ning in the dense crowd. Alcohol was driving her, and she typed something into her phone, reading it out in an emotionless voice at full volume.
"So what? If he can't do it, I can be on top. As long as I have this face, it's fine."
Jian Yi was rushing back when he suddenly stopped and gritted his teeth under the scrutinizing gazes from all directions.
Gao Li, you are dead.
No. 13 was shocked: "Host, you are dead. A moment of silence."
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