Wen Qingyu chuckled, then softened her expression and walked closer to her.
Mu Yiran glanced at the high heels she was deliberately making a loud thumping sound—famous red-soled shoes with embroidered gemstones on the pink heels; they were a discontinued style. They were worth the equivalent of a toilet in a Shanghai apartment; Wen Qingyu was standing on a toilet seat.
I don't know if it was that idiot Lu Tingyi who bought it for her, or if Su Tian bought it for her out of a desire to appear rich.
If Jiang Wen bought it, then it seems the Wen family completely believed that Shi Youxi would not only give them capital investment but also allow them to continue managing the Wen family's businesses, which is why they were so willing to spend so much...
I don't know what Shi Youxi said to the Wen family...
Shi Youxi...
No! Why am I thinking about him again!
Wen Qingyu noticed her gaze, and her posture became even more arrogant, the tassels of her skirt almost flying into the air. She glanced at Mu Yiran's empty left hand and smiled knowingly: "Cousin, you also know who the current eldest daughter of the Wen family is, right?"
Mu Yiran was wearing low heels today, making her half a head shorter than Wen Qingyu, who was on stilts. Wen Qingyu glanced down at her and said, "Just because I call you 'cousin' in public for the sake of the Wen family's reputation, do you really think you can be compared to me?"
"Please show some respect!" Candiece was standing next to Mu Yiran at some point. Although he didn't quite understand Wen Qingyu's roundabout way of speaking, he heard the contemptuous tone and the words that belittled Mu Yiran very clearly.
Wen Qingyu glanced at the British man's handsome appearance and his understated yet luxurious attire... he was in no way inferior to Lu Tingyi!
But it wasn't the man she had seen last time.
Where did Mu Yiran pick this up from?!
No, that's not right. How could a man like that be interested in her? He must have brought a male escort to curry favor with the production team. After all, everyone in the banquet hall is of all genders, and several designers, including her, brought "gifts" today. No matter how aloof Mu Yiran is, she still has to suck up to the investors and the production team.
She immediately felt a sense of balance, looking down on everyone around Mu Yiran with disdain, and sneered at Candice: "Where did this pretty boy come from? Who gives you the right to speak?!"
"......."
Candice was stunned, looking down at her haute couture outfit. Apart from being white, there wasn't a single thing about her that matched Wen Qingyu's description, and... what part was too small?!
Wen Qingyu glanced at Su Su, who was cowering in fear behind Mu Yiran, and said disdainfully, "My dear cousin, are you going to show your righteousness again? Do you even know who she just offended that you dare to protect her?"
Su Su's eyes twitched, her dazed mind clearing. She immediately pulled her hand away from Mu Yiran's grasp, wanting to return to Wen Qingyu's side. Mu Yiran blocked her way, showing no fear of Wen Qingyu's threat, and smiled sweetly: "But I've already protected her, what should I do?"
"Kill me?"
"....."
Wen Qingyu choked. She felt that Mu Yiran was a bit strange. Although she was always sarcastic, she never bothered to talk to her. However, compared to this strangeness, she felt more embarrassed and annoyed by Mu Yiran's provocation. It was always like this. No matter how embarrassed Mu Yiran was, she could always put on a superior and mocking attitude!
She is clearly the true eldest daughter of the Wen family! Mu Yiran, on the other hand, is an orphan who was born of a mother but not raised by one!
Looking at Mu Yiran's nonchalant smile, Wen Qingyu wanted to tear her face apart even more. She wanted to see Mu Yiran looking down at her and begging for mercy!
The darkest desires consumed her reason, and Wen Qingyu even pretended to be one:
"You want to protect her? Fine, then apologize to me on her behalf, kneel down and beg me. Maybe I'll be in a good mood and let you off this time. Believe me or not, I can kick you out of this production crew with just a few words! Make sure you can't stay in Haishi!"
Candice's brows furrowed deeply, his composure and patience completely gone, and he stepped directly in front of Mu Yiran—
"You dare touch her and see what happens."
"I'd like to see who has the ability to drive Ranran out of here."
"..."
Mu Yiran's soul was forcibly cleansed by the domineering male duet. She and Su Su peeked out from behind Candice and saw Li Bingcheng standing there in a suit, hands in his pockets, a cigarette between his fingers, looking unusually dejected, surrounded by smoke. He first glanced at Mu Yiran, who was peeking out, then turned his hand holding the cigarette behind his back and said coldly to Wen Qingyu:
"Is it what you said?"
"..."
When Wen Qingyu met the man's icy gaze, the arrogant smile on her face vanished instantly.
Lee Byung-sung?!
Why is Lee Byung-seung here?!
The renowned director following behind him dared not utter a sound.
Damn it! He only organized this dinner to bribe his biggest sugar daddy, but he just had to run into his third biggest sugar daddy showing off!
This guy even tried to act tough on Lee Byung-seung!
The director's head throbbed again when he saw Candice sizing up Lee Byung-seung!
What the hell is this suddenly added second-largest investor doing watching the show?!
And another thing! Just how many people are backing Mu Yiran?
First it was his immediate supervisor, then it was the bigwig in the investment company in the team!
All the important figures are present today, except for one specially invited referee representative who had to cancel at the last minute. Surely that person wouldn't be absent either…
Why can't you just say it all at once? Always coming up with these agonizing twists! In the end, only this poor working-class guy will suffer!
And what's with this Miss Wen? Wasn't she supposed to be a gentle and sweet heiress?
As expected, the persona they create when they're out in the world is all made up!
If she hadn't shouted so loudly, Lee Byung-sung wouldn't have heard her!
The director glared at Wen Qingyu, who was still trying to signal him to make excuses: "Now look what's happened! Everyone's unhappy now!!"
The director, with tears welling up in his eyes from being carried on Lee Byung-sung's back by the smoke, kept flicking Mu Yiran's eyelids.
Say a few words!
Please say something! I'm begging you, sis!
Mu Yiran: "......"
I said, I said it, bro?!
The subtle exchange between the two was so obvious that everyone present could see it. Li Bingcheng watched Mu Yiran's eyes darting around and thought to himself that she hadn't been bullied.
But not being bullied doesn't mean you weren't bullied.
He turned to the director and asked, "Is this also an invited designer?"
The director clenched his fists obediently: "Yes, yes, yes! She is a rising star designer in our city. Thanks to Ms. Wen's support, this program has received a lot of help."
He was rendered speechless by Wen Qingyu's piercing glare and added emotionlessly, "Heh, her father is Chairman Wen of the Wen Group."
Li Bingcheng raised an eyebrow, his sharp gaze sweeping over Wen Qingyu. "So you're Wen Zaosi's daughter."
Wen Qingyu forced a stiff smile, "Yes... Uncle Bingcheng should be seeing me for the first time—"
Lee Byung-seung interrupted her directly: "I don't know you at all, so don't address me by your name. I don't want to get into trouble."
"........"
Wen Qingyu felt as if she had been slapped in the face, and she couldn't even keep up the fake smile. She almost wanted to turn around and leave immediately, but Li Bingcheng was blocking the fork in the road. It just so happened to be Li Bingcheng!
When exactly did Mu Yiran get involved with Li Bingcheng?!
“I haven’t been back to China for a while. I didn’t expect Wen Zaosi to become so capable in the past few years.” Li Bingcheng sneered, his disgust undisguised. “But it seems to be a talent for forgetting one’s roots. He has no ability in business, but his arrogance is outstanding. You are obviously his son, a perfect successor to Wen Zaosi.”
Wen Qingyu trembled all over; she couldn't listen anymore, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Uncle Chengbing, you've really misunderstood me! I didn't scold Miss Mu at all. I was just talking to my assistant. She did something wrong, and I reminded her. Is that wrong? I don't know why this Miss Mu suddenly appeared. I didn't immediately refute you because you're my elder, but you can't bully me without even knowing the facts!"
The director was stunned by her incredible acting skills: "Wow! That's amazing! Now the gentle and charming young lady persona is just right!"
She's just a gentle and charming young lady with no manners.
When Lee Byung-seung saw her tears, he sneered, "I bullied you? If I really bullied you as you say, I would have left you without even the strength to pretend to cry."
Wen Qingyu's lips trembled, her face turning pale, and she forced out a single word through gritted teeth: "I mean you misunderstood me..."
Li Bingcheng was no longer interested in rambling on with her, and instead asked Mu Yiran directly, "Is that so, Ranran?"
Mu Yiran, who was checking her phone to reply to messages, heard herself being tagged and exclaimed, "Huh?"
Lee Byung-seung didn't mind her playing on her phone, but softened his tone and repeated, "She said the truth is not what I think, that I misunderstood her. What does Ranran think?"
The eyes of the people around her immediately returned to Mu Yiran, especially the director.
Say it's a misunderstanding, my sister!
Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Li Bingcheng was standing up for Mu Yiran. Whether or not to escalate the situation depended on Mu Yiran's opinion!
Mu Yiran didn't think much of it and nodded, "There is some misunderstanding."
Lee Byung-seung nodded slightly: "Then..."
"It's about time, isn't it?" Mu Yiran changed the subject directly. There was no need to waste any more time with Wen Qingyu. She walked to Li Bingcheng's side. "We should go back now, Uncle Cheng. I'm a little hungry. Can we talk about it another time?"
Li Bingcheng looked at Mu Yiran for a few seconds, then sighed helplessly, "Alright, since Ranran has said so, let's just let this matter go. It's more important for you to eat first."
Mu Yiran smiled, not even glancing at Wen Qingyu, whose face was contorted with anger, but instead giving Su Su a look.
The girl's face was still swollen, but the tears had dried. As she watched her leave, her eyes showed helplessness and struggle.
She walked back to Wen Qingyu's side timidly, and mustered her courage: "Senior... how about I go and apologize to that gentleman?"
Wen Qingyu screamed in a low voice, like fingernails scratching glass: "Do you know what I'm talking about! If it weren't for you! Would I have been fucked by him! Damn it! You slut! Get out of here right now! I feel like throwing up just looking at your pig-faced face!"
She originally wanted to slap Su Su again, but after raising her hand, she hesitated and withdrew it, and could only pinch Su Su's arm hard instead.
She had been bullied and harassed by Li Bingcheng for a long time, and she was both angry and aggrieved! She had no choice but to take out her phone and call Su Tian.
Li Bingcheng had never met her, but she had seen him twice: once at the funeral of her deceased aunt and uncle, and once when Mu Yiran was kidnapped in England.
Every time Li Bingcheng came, Su Tian would warn her never to provoke this man. Although she didn't know why, she always did as she was told. But today, even though she hadn't provoked him, she was still lectured! And right in front of Mu Yiran!
I don't know when those two started dating! But she definitely won't let Mu Yiran continue to bully others and act so smugly!
"Hey Mom! I just got yelled at by that bitch Mu Yiran! She's even hooking up with Li Bingcheng!" She rattled off a string of rambling words, feeling incredibly wronged. She was about to ask Su Tian to find someone to teach Mu Yiran a lesson when she heard what Su Tian said and exclaimed in surprise, "...What? You said you brought someone with you?!"
“…”
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