Xu Zhiru's words pierced Su Yao's heart like needles. Those discussions about identity, family background, and whether they were compatible or not hit the mark of the pride hidden in her heart.
She looked at the woman in front of her. She looked gentle and weak, but there was something hidden in her eyes that made her feel uncomfortable, but this feeling was quickly overshadowed by another thought.
Ning Nanxue must disappear from Jiang Tingchen's sight and get out of this circle.
Seeing that the two of them were whispering something, Mrs. Li came over with a smile and called Su Yao and Xu Zhiru over: "Miss Xu and Miss Su's aesthetics are really deep in our hearts."
Xu Zhiru took over, her voice soft and a little embarrassed, but very polite: "Mrs. Li, you are too kind. I was just looking at it casually, so I don't have any thoughts. But I heard that you are very dedicated to charity, especially helping children learn to paint. I admire you very much."
This statement puts herself down while praising the other person, and also mentions her own "kindness." Mrs. Li smiled and said, "Ms. Xu is thoughtful."
Su Yao felt more at ease after seeing this. She then introduced Xu Zhiru to the ladies nearby.
Xu Zhiru did a good job. She didn't interrupt others, but listened to what they said. Occasionally she said a few words, which made people feel comfortable. It seemed as if she knew every lady and could always find something to say.
She looked like she had been bullied but was trying hard to hold on, with a little red in her eyes, which made many ladies sympathize with her.
"That Ning Nanxue is really something. His legitimate fiancée is here, but she's making a fuss at the Fu family." A Mrs. Wang whispered with disdain in her tone.
"That's right. I heard he's very powerful. I wonder what Fu Chen is thinking." Another one followed.
Xu Zhiru just lowered her head, stirred the black tea in the cup, with a slightly bitter smile on her lips, and said nothing, but it was more useful than saying anything.
Su Yao looked at these and felt strange. She used Xu Zhiru, and Xu Zhiru also used her and this place.
But as long as things can be done, nothing else seems to matter.
As afternoon tea was about to end, Xu Zhiru left her phone number with several ladies and got two good-sounding cooperation opportunities. One was that Mrs. Li's husband's company was looking for someone to promote a project, and the other was that Mrs. Wang's family was looking for someone to cooperate on a cultural matter.
"Yaoyao, thank you so much for today." When leaving, Xu Zhiru held Su Yao's hand, her eyes full of gratitude, "Without you bringing me here, how could I have met so many ladies."
Su Yao pulled her hand back, her tone cold: "Help each other. Be careful." She watched Xu Zhiru's car drive away, and the uneasiness in her heart emerged again, but it was quickly suppressed by her dislike for Ning Nanxue.
Xu Zhiru sat in the car, the gentle smile on her face disappeared, leaving only the excitement that could not be concealed.
She took out her cell phone and looked at the few phone numbers she had just saved. Her hands were shaking a little. Su Yao, that fool, really thought she was going to act pitiful?
The connections and money in the hands of these ladies are what she wants.
She didn't go home directly, but went to the hotel where Fu Chen was staying.
When he opened the door, Fu Chen was standing in front of the window, talking on the phone, looking at him from the side. When he heard the voice, he turned around, hung up the phone, and looked at Xu Zhiru.
"Ah Chen," Xu Zhiru walked over quickly, her face once again putting on that gentle, slightly tired smile, and handed him a few things in her hand, "Look, this is what I got from Mrs. Chen today. Mrs. Li and Mrs. Wang were both very kind to me and said that they could let Fu talk again."
Fu Chen took the item, glanced at it casually, then reached out and gently brushed her hair off her forehead. His tone was very soft, as if he was distressed: "Thank you for your hard work, Zhiru. Are you particularly tired from all these social events? You don't look well."
Xu Zhiru's heart beat faster. Fu Chen's rare gentleness made her nose a little sore and her eyes red. "I'm not tired, Ah Chen," she said with a choked voice, leaning into his arms. "As long as I can help you, as long as I can do something for you, I'll do anything. Seeing those people say bad things about Ning Nanxue, I feel that all the grievances I've suffered for you are worth it."
Fu Chen held her in his arms, his hands gently patting her back, but his eyes were cold. "I know," he whispered, "you've done a lot for me. Don't worry, what's yours, no one can take away."
After comforting Xu Zhiru and making her feel happy, Fu Chen went to rest. The gentle look on his face disappeared. He called Xu Zhao.
"Hello, Brother Chen?" Xu Zhao's voice sounded a little happy and a little anxious.
"My sister got the things back." Fu Chen walked to the wine cabinet, poured a glass of wine, and said in a cold voice, "The two projects from the Li and Wang families."
"Great!" Xu Zhao said louder, "Brother Chen, let's move on..."
"Do as we said before." Fu Chen took a sip of wine, his eyes looking a little fierce. "Have people prepared. When we talk, be humble and sign the contract first. Then..." He paused, a cold smile on his face, "When we do it, make trouble for me. Time limit, quality, payment, anyway, make these two projects a hot potato, and let Fu Group get into trouble because of these 'good things'."
"I understand!" Xu Zhao's voice sounded fierce. "Let that woman Ning Nanxue taste the feeling of falling from above! I want her to pay back double for the suffering my sister endured!"
"The key is to muddy the waters and slow down Fu's pace, especially when it comes to their new projects that require spending money." Fu Chen added, his tone brooking no room for rebuttal. "I want to show those on the board of directors that Ning Nanxue's management of Fu's will only lead to problems. As for your sister..."
"Don't worry, Brother Chen, I'll keep an eye on my sister. She's completely devoted to you now, and nothing bad will happen." Xu Zhao promised.
"That's good." Fu Chen hung up the phone and looked at the wine swaying in the glass. A light flashed in his eyes, as if he was calculating something. Ning Nanxue, this matter has just begun. These so-called cooperation opportunities are just a "gift" from him to her.
Fu's villa? No, the location is Su's house.
The next afternoon, the sun was shining brightly. Fu Chen's car was parked outside the Su family's door. He was holding an exquisitely wrapped gift box. It wasn't particularly well-wrapped, but considering the price, it was a decent choice.
Xu Zhiru had been waiting at the door early. When she saw Fu Chen get out of the car, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face. She took two steps forward and naturally put her arm around his arm, her gesture intimate yet a little cautious.
"Ah Chen, you're here. Yaoyao and aunt are waiting inside."
In the Su family's living room, Su Yao and her mother were sitting on the sofa drinking tea. Seeing Fu Chen and Xu Zhiru come in, Su's mother showed a standard, polite smile belonging to the host on her face. Su Yao also stood up, but her expression was a little calmer than her mother's.
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