No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

Just before the call automatically ended, Jiang Hua answered, "What, you already miss me after only a short while?" As soon as she said that, all eyes in the dressing room turned to Jiang Hua. Everyone sensed a juicy gossip, sparking endless speculation.

Hearing the voice coming from the phone, the teachers behind them exchanged glances, all wondering who was on the other end.

Could it be Miss Jiang's rumored boyfriend? Everyone says that Miss Jiang is a womanizer, changing boyfriends like she changes clothes.

In this circle, promiscuity is not uncommon, let alone... when someone is born into such a wealthy family.

But what happened just now with the eldest young master of the Shen family? Even such a cold and aloof person would step down from his pedestal and do such a thing, holding Jiang Hua's face and letting her sleep for a while.

Ask yourself, which woman in the entire circle receives such special treatment?

Sure enough, people in the capital circle know how to play the game. But then again, that's Shen Yebai. Everyone knows that the Shen family is involved in politics and is not something that ordinary capital can reach. Even the most powerful people in the capital have to bow their heads and step aside in front of the Shen family. Shen Yebai is the most capable eldest son of the Shen family. He has been privileged since childhood, and his background has determined his status.

His background is incredibly famous. There's a saying in the capital: "No matter how famous your heart is, it can't be as famous as Shen Yebai's."

Could it be that she... is two-timing? This Miss Jiang really has guts...

"When will it end? Chairman Jiang instructed me to come pick you up after you finish."

The man on the phone didn't seem very emotional, but Jiang Hua could tell he was reluctant.

After all, Jiang Hua had an unprecedentedly smooth date with his little lover, and even helped her get into the Jiang family business. Pei Zhan should be thanking her for this.

The old Jiang Hua would have already caused a scene at the company, and might even have physically assaulted Song Qingran in the conference room at the competition venue today, demanding she get out of Jiang's Group. Perhaps Song Qingran would be in the hospital right now, but Jiang Hua isn't…

She did nothing; she simply left peacefully.

Jiang Hua's long legs were draped over her shoulders, and the slit in her skirt slid down from one side, exposing her buttocks. The dress was designed to be quite daring and suited her taste.

Her current posture suggests she's almost holding a cigarette.

"You don't need to come pick her up. You should celebrate with Song Qingran. She won first place today."

Just as the call was about to end, Jiang Hua smiled, her face, so beautiful it could bewitch everyone, and said, "...Pei Zhan! When you're on a date with a girl, you should be more generous. Don't bring your stingy habits from before. You have a multi-million dollar annual salary now. If you continue to be so stingy, you won't get any girls' attention."

"Don't be stingy with money. You earn so much, you can't spend it all by yourself."

Jiang Hua had once pursued Pei Zhan for a while, following him to those smelly and noisy vegetable markets to buy vegetables. Even a crucian carp that cost more than ten yuan would be haggled with the owner. It was only two or three yuan. Jiang Hua had never seen such a stingy person.

She hung up the phone, and just then, her phone showed that it was out of battery and shut down automatically.

When the phone screen went completely dark, Jiang Hua realized that what she had said might have been a little ridiculous.

Pei Zhan has always doted on Song Qingran to the core; when has he ever let her suffer any grievances?

Living in a luxurious house worth hundreds of millions, Jiang Hua married him but received nothing. Whether someone loves another person or not can be fully reflected in their financial situation.

Including that mansion in Jinsha Shallow Bay worth tens or hundreds of millions, maybe... it was prepared as a wedding house for marrying Song Qingran. Jiang Hua wouldn't humiliate herself to that extent and still cling to such a person.

I don't have much time left to live, so there's no point in worrying about these things.

Jiang Hua wore a black fitted long dress with gold thread embroidery. The only word to describe her was 'expensive'. The scar on her shoulder was eventually covered by a piece of tulle shawl, so it was not very noticeable.

As the party began, Jiang Hua entered arm in arm with Shen Yebai. The concierge opened the doors, and the two instantly became the focus of everyone's attention, with everyone expressing surprise.

First, people were shocked that he brought a female companion. Second, because Jiang Hua's appearance was stunning, and the two of them had a matching aura that was not only pleasing to the eye, but also seemed very well-matched to outsiders.

However, some people quickly guessed the relationship between the two. The Shen and Jiang families have always been on good terms, so it would make sense if the woman next to Shen Yebai was the eldest daughter of the Jiang family.

It should be noted that Shen Yebai has never been seen bringing a woman to any of the banquets he has attended.

Jiang Hua was holding Shen Yebai's arm when, less than ten minutes later, a middle-aged man greeted Shen Yebai and sized him up. "It's been two or three years since I last saw you. You're even more unexpected than I imagined. Just sit in your current position. When it's time to take over the top position, I'll be waiting for you to hand it over."

Shen Yebai said, "Uncle, you're joking."

The moment the middle-aged man's gaze fell on Jiang Hua, Shen Yebai took off his white suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders. Then he whispered in her ear, "Go wait for me next door."

Jiang Hua nodded, turned around, and left.

"You have a girlfriend?"

Jiang Hua walked very slowly. When she heard Shen Yebai's reply, she turned her head slightly and noticed that Shen Yebai was looking at her. But after just one glance, Jiang Hua looked away.

He said, "Soon."

Banquets like this, which aren't held in business districts, can be quite boring. The banquet hall is several thousand square meters, with a curtain separating the two areas: one for men to discuss business, and the other for the ladies to chat, drink tea, and enjoy wine.

The wealthy ladies in the business world talk a lot about jewelry, but in political circles, these are sensitive topics. Jiang Hua can only speak as little as possible. If she says something wrong and someone gets a handle on her, it could cause her a lot of trouble. She is not someone who doesn't know what's good for her.

Jiang Hua's seat was relatively close to the front, and the waiter led her to the first seat on the left-hand side of the main table...

Jiang Hua understood without saying a word: Has the Shen family really fallen to this state?

Those who can sit in the main seat are usually people of great importance, not to mention the people who can sit in this position. Jiang Hua originally thought that sitting in the corner, being an inconspicuous person, eating something to pass the time, and then sneaking away was not an impossible idea.

"You must be that girl from the Jiang family. You're quite pretty. It's just a pity that relying solely on the relationship between the two families isn't enough. Ye Bai is very career-oriented. In the future, the Shen family will need a suitable match to benefit his career."