Chapter 225: Meeting at the Banquet
Did her mother really think that the daughter she adopted was a lovely little flower that everyone loved? She said she would marry into the Li family, so she could marry into the Li family?
Perhaps her mother also knew what the old man of the Li family was planning, but she thought that Chu Xi and Li Mu were already engaged, and Li Mu was really nice to Chu Xi, so even if Chu's mother knew that the old man of the Li family was plotting something bad, she would turn a blind eye.
But if marriages can be divorced, what does an engagement count for? Chu Siran had really put up with Chu Xi for too long. Now that she had been allowed to climb the Li family's big tree, could she really rest easy?
Haha, how is that possible!
Even if she was willing to let Chu Xi go, the old man of the Li family, Mr. Li, a conservative man, would definitely not accept Chu Xi. What's more, Chu Xi actually let Li Mu interfere in the company's affairs, almost ruining the Li family's reputation in the business world?
"Although you are taking advantage of our Chu family by doing this, you also know that I no longer have much relationship with the Chu family because of that woman Chu Xi. So even if you are taking advantage of the Chu family, it doesn't seem to have much impact on me right now."
When Mr. Li heard Chu Siran say this, he raised his eyebrows slightly. "The second young lady of the Chu family said she's done with the Chu family. Aren't you afraid that Chu Xi will accept the Chu family's affairs? You know, although your milk tea shop is running smoothly and has a promising future, are you willing to let Chu Xi take away everything that belongs to you?"
"Mr. Li, you're kidding me. Do you think that woman Chu Xi has this ability? Besides using her alluring face to seduce men, managing company affairs... oh, she really doesn't have this ability."
Chu Siran looked up at the old man of the Li family, not understanding why the old man of the Li family suddenly changed the topic to Chu Xi. The old man of the Li family also obviously felt Chu Siran's confusion. He pushed the documents in his hand aside and fixed his eyes on Chu Siran.
"Second Miss Chu..." After addressing Chu Xi like this, the old man of the Li family suddenly felt that something was wrong and quickly changed the address, "No, it would be more appropriate to call her President Chu."
When Chu Siran heard that Mr. Li suddenly changed his address, she was shocked but more happy. In fact, she had never liked the title of "Second Miss of the Chu Family".
It would be fine if she was just Miss Chu, but now because of Chu Xi, she has become the "Second Miss of the Chu Family" for no apparent reason. How can Chu Siran bear this? Moreover, she has her own business now, so why do people still restrict her with their inherent thinking?
But later Chu Siran got used to hearing it, so she didn't care anymore. But now she didn't expect that the old man of the Li family was so attentive and could understand her thoughts in such a short time.
"I like the title of Mr. Li. I know Mr. Li is a smart man. The Li family's rapid rise was not only due to the use of some of the Chu family's resources, but mainly due to your ability, Mr. Li. As for the last cooperation, I also know that it was probably your youngest son's doing, right?"
Father Li was a little surprised when he heard Chu Siran say this. Just now, Chu Siran had acted as if he didn't want to cooperate with the Li family, but now he actually said this. So, is it clear that he is now willing to cooperate with the Li family for a long time?
"Don't worry, Mr. Li. We can't possibly disgrace Mr. Li at tonight's banquet. As long as Mr. Li punishes the two people behind this, the matter will be written off. As for bypassing Cass and collaborating with Yiran, we can discuss it later."
After Chu Siran finished speaking, he didn't stay for long and pulled Lin Yilan to walk out. Lin Yilan sat next to Chu Siran. If it were in the past, she would just be a bystander, but because of what she had learned recently, she could no longer understand the subtext between the two people's words.
Seeing Chu Siran stand up, Lin Yilan also stood up and followed Chu Siran out.
Old Master Li looked at the backs of the two people as they left, leaned back in his chair, and became thoughtful. Compared to Chu Xi, who was constantly involved in scandals, he felt that it would be a very good choice if one of his two sons could take down Chu Siran.
He thought that although Chu Siran was rumored to be a little arrogant and domineering, there had indeed been no reports of any extraordinary news about her. Moreover, although on the surface Lin Yilan and Chu Siran jointly opened the milk tea shop, Father Li could see that the operation of the milk tea shop was largely supported by Chu Siran alone.
She has the background, the good looks, and the abilities. If someone like Chu Siran could become the daughter-in-law of his Li family, she would be the perfect choice.
When Mr. Li thought of this, a strange curve appeared on the corner of his mouth.
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Once a person starts trying something he has never done before, he must be prepared to do it a second or third time. Over time, that unfamiliarity will gradually become a habit.
Lin Yilan is like this now. She was extremely resistant to wearing formal wear at first, but now, at Chu Siran's instigation, she put on a high-end strapless white evening gown and came to the Li family's banquet with Chu Siran.
Although they came together, no one misunderstood their relationship this time. After all, after the last misunderstanding, everyone knew that Lin Yilan was a girl from the countryside.
After putting on the evening gown, she turned out to be a woman of excellent temperament. With a slight smile, she looked like an angel from heaven. While they were shocked, they also gradually felt that Huo Juncheng and Lin Yilan were quite a good match. As expected, most people in this world still favor appearance...
As soon as Lin Yilan entered the banquet, she saw Huo Juncheng not far away. She was puzzled. Why would Huo Juncheng come to the Li family's banquet? Could it be that the Huo and Li families also had business dealings? Why hadn't she heard Huo Juncheng mention it before?
Lin Yilan was puzzled for a moment, but when she thought about it, the Huo family's business was so big and they knew so many people, so it was not strange.
It was just that now that Lin Yilan and Chu Siran were at the banquet together, it was inevitable that they would feel a little awkward when they ran into Huo Juncheng. Lin Yilan was just thinking about pretending not to see Huo Juncheng and quietly shifting her gaze when she saw Huo Juncheng looking in her direction.
Their eyes met, and Lin Yilan felt awkward for a moment. Still resentful of yesterday's argument, she deliberately shifted her gaze elsewhere.
When she turned her gaze to Huo Juncheng again, she found that Wang Yimo was standing next to her. Lin Yilan was shocked for a moment. Why was Wang Yimo next to Huo Juncheng?
Did they come together? But when did their relationship become so close?
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