He lured her deep into his trap, using both overt and covert methods to seduce her.

Upon arriving at the gathering place, Song Zhi looked around and found that everyone else had already arrived.

Zhang Ying was sitting on the sofa next to her, surrounded by several other female colleagues. They seemed to be talking about something interesting, and occasionally burst into laughter.

However, Zhang Ying's laughter stopped abruptly when she saw Song Zhi walk in.

Song Zhi didn't pay attention to Zhang Ying's reaction. She casually found an empty seat, sat down, and greeted the people around her.

Just then, Chen Lan, who was sitting next to Zhang Ying, suddenly said, "Zhang Ying, your bag doesn't look cheap."

Zhang Ying smiled slightly and replied, "It's alright, only a little over 300,000."

"Tsk tsk tsk, only a little over 300,000, the rich are indeed different from us."

Chen Lan smacked her lips exaggeratedly, revealing an expression of envy.

Zhang Ying quickly waved her hand and said modestly, "No way, I'm not rich at all, just an ordinary office worker. This bag was a gift from my boyfriend."

As she spoke, she gracefully brushed a stray hair from her forehead, a refined smile appearing on her face.

Upon hearing Zhang Ying's words, her female colleagues around her all expressed their envy.

"Wow, your boyfriend is so good to you."

"I'm so envious. My boyfriend bought me a lipstick that cost 300 yuan, and I still complained to him that I was broke."

"At least your boyfriend bought you something. My husband, since we got married, has never bought me anything."

Zhang Ying's lips curled up slightly, and she felt secretly pleased. Listening to her colleagues' praise and envy, her vanity was greatly satisfied.

She chuckled softly and said with feigned humility, "Oh dear, these are just material possessions. What's truly precious is sincerity."

Chen Lan, who was standing to the side, quickly nodded in agreement, then changed the subject and said pointedly, "Yes, some people are like that. They'll do anything for money. They're shameless."

As she spoke, she seemed to suddenly remember something, and looked at Zhang Ying with some excitement, asking, "Zhang Ying, what does your boyfriend do?"

Zhang Ying slightly raised her eyes, her gaze falling on Song Zhi sitting opposite her. Her smile grew even brighter as she softly replied, "My boyfriend owns a company."

"Oh? Which company?"

Her colleagues' curiosity was completely piqued, and they all pressed her for more information.

"HeMao Venture Capital".

Zhang Ying's voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.

"Wow!"

Chen Lan exclaimed excitedly, "I know this company. I even went for an interview last year, but unfortunately I was rejected."

Upon hearing this, the other colleagues all turned their gazes to Chen Lan and asked in unison, "Have you seen that boss?"

Chen Lan nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I've met you before."

"Tell me quickly, what's that boss like? How old is he? Is he handsome?"

"He's very handsome and young. What's his name again... I've forgotten it for a moment."

Just then, Zhang Ying interjected with a smile, "Zhou Yan."

Chen Lan quickly nodded: "Yes, yes, it's Zhou Yan. You little brat, you're so lucky. Zhou Yan is actually your boyfriend."

Song Zhi, who had been holding back, couldn't help but ask after hearing this: "The Zhou Yan you're talking about, is it Young Master Zhou?"

Zhang Ying looked up at Song Zhi and asked in confusion, "You know my boyfriend?"

Hearing Zhang Ying's words, Chen Lan said meaningfully, "Zhang Ying, you should keep a close eye on such a good boyfriend, otherwise it would be a pity if he were seduced by some habitual mistress."

"How could that be? My boyfriend loves me very much."

Looking at Zhang Ying's confident expression, Song Zhi felt somewhat uncertain.

Is she Zhou Yan's girlfriend?

Before that, Zhou Yan had said he wanted to be with Wei Yinuo.

Thinking of this, Song Zhi took out her phone, opened Zhou Yan's WeChat, and casually took a picture of Zhang Ying and sent it to him.

I then edited a message and sent it.

Song Zhi: "Is this your girlfriend?"

A moment later, Zhou Yan replied with a question mark.

Song Zhi also replied.

The next second, Zhou Yan sent a voice message. Song Zhi took out her earphones from her bag, put them on, and then opened the voice message.

Zhou Yan's urgent voice came through the earpiece.

"What nonsense! I have a very picky appetite; I can't eat just anything."

Song Zhi sent a message: "I'm sure she's not your girlfriend, but she says you're her boyfriend."

Zhou Yan: "How could that be? This woman used to work at my company, but I fired her."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi didn't say anything more. She silently put away her headphones, looked at Zhang Ying, and casually asked a question.

"Since Zhou Shao is your boyfriend, why don't you work at his company? Why come to a small company like ours?"

Zhang Ying's face stiffened, but she quickly masked her reaction.

She said shyly, "I want some private space, Song Zhi, do you not believe me?"

Those around her looked at Song Zhi with disdain upon hearing this.

"Song Zhi, you're asking this because you didn't flirt with Zhang Ying's boyfriend, did you?"

"Some people, you just can't tell."

Song Zhi smiled at everyone and said calmly, "I was just asking casually, why are you all acting like dogs protecting their master?"

"Who are you calling a dog? Watch your mouth."

The speaker was Chen Lan.

Song Zhi said dismissively, "Just keep currying favor with your master, and she'll introduce you to rich people."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan was about to retort when she suddenly remembered something. She glanced at Zhang Ying and said somewhat shyly, "By the way, I'm still single. Zhang Ying, could you ask her for me?"

Zhang Ying gave a forced laugh and nodded perfunctorily.

Looking at Zhang Ying, Song Zhi suddenly felt curious as to why Zhang Ying would say that she was Zhou Yan's girlfriend.

Just as she was about to speak, the door to the private room was pushed open from the outside.

Song Zhi turned her head curiously, and was stunned when she saw him.

She lowered her head in a panic, her hands gripping the table in front of her tightly with nervousness.

Why did Pei Jinnian come here?

Isn't this a department dinner?

How to do?

The thought that Pei Jinnian knew she was working at the company he managed made Song Zhi panic.

Just as she was thinking of leaving quietly, Li Ming's voice came: "Colleagues, President Pei is having dinner with our department."

As Li Ming spoke, everyone present turned their attention to Pei Jinnian.

Only Song Zhi, with her back to Pei Jinnian, intended to leave silently.

Just as she reached the door, Li Ming's voice came from behind her: "Song Zhi, where are you going? Dinner is about to start."

Song Zhi was somewhat speechless.

She stiffened and turned back to her seat.

She thought Pei Jinnian would make things difficult for her, but throughout the entire meal, Pei Jinnian didn't even glance at her, let alone make things difficult for her.

The female colleague sitting next to Song Zhi suddenly reached out and nudged her.

Song Zhi looked at her with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong?"