The Counterattack of a Wealthy Family's Substitute

Yao Yingxi looked at Xi Yuanchen and nodded awkwardly.

She thought Xi Yuanchen would say something, but he didn't say anything. He walked to her side, said, "Come with me to meet Xu Xinya," and then walked out of the office.

Yao Yingxi was stunned for two seconds before she realized what was happening and quickly followed.

Xu Xinya had arranged to meet at a quiet private restaurant. When she saw Xi Yuanchen, a sweet smile, typical of women, immediately appeared on her face, and she quickly went to greet him: "Mr. Xi, you've finally arrived."

Before Xi Yuanchen could answer, Xu Xinya looked at Yao Yingxi, who was getting out of Xi Yuanchen's car with an umbrella.

Xu Xinya's smile froze for a moment. Yao Yingxi walked to Xi Yuanchen's side, took his hand, and nodded at Xu Xinya: "Miss Xu, it's been a long time."

Xu Xinya didn't expect Yao Yingxi to come with Xi Yuanchen. When she saw Yao Yingxi at the party, she thought that Yao Yingxi had only hooked up with Xi Yuanchen for a short time. However, she didn't expect that more than a week had passed and Yao Yingxi was still by Xi Yuanchen's side.

A flood of thoughts rushed through her mind, but Xu Xinya suppressed them and smiled sweetly, "Sister, what brings you here too?"

As she spoke, Xu Xinya turned her head, raised her hand to brush a strand of hair behind her ear, and smiled at Xi Yuanchen, saying, "So Mr. Xi knows my sister? If I had known that my sister and Mr. Xi knew each other, I should have used some connections to have my sister introduce us directly."

Xu Xinya is very good at putting on an act in front of men. Her sweet appearance and obedient attitude make most people think that she is a very nice girl.

Unfortunately, the person she was putting on airs with was Yao Yingxi and Xi Yuanchen.

Xi Yuanchen's expression was indifferent. After hearing her words, he frowned. Yao Yingxi looked at her and said directly, "Miss Xu, I'm not familiar with you, so please don't talk to me in such an affected tone. I can't stand it."

Xu Xinya's smile froze, then she looked aggrieved: "Sister, I know you... have a grudge against me and Mom and Dad, but... I didn't mean any harm."

Yao Yingxi watched Xu Xinya's performance and was quite curious to see how far she could go, but Xi Yuanchen was clearly not as free as her.

Xi Yuanchen's face already showed impatience. He spoke in a cold voice: "Miss Xu, my time is precious. I don't have time to listen to you talking about your family affairs here."

Xu Xinya's nails dug into her palms, and her smile froze completely. Suppressing her anger, she quickly put on a smile again and said tactfully, "I'm sorry, Mr. Xi, it was my unprofessionalism."

Xu Xinya turned around, made a "please" gesture, and led Xi Yuanchen and Yao Yingxi into the private room with the waiter.

After everyone was seated, Xu Xinya asked her assistant to order food. Then she and Xi Yuanchen got down to business.

Xi Yuanchen's GP company is going to buy a piece of land in the suburbs of Yuncheng. This land will be used to plan a series of leisure and recuperation areas, including a hospital, nursing home, and sanatorium.

Hengyuan Group is a real estate company and has always wanted to implement the industrial plan that Xi Yuanchen has developed, but it has not had enough funds. So when GP Company released the news of looking for partners, Xu Hengyuan decided to take over the project and put Xu Xinya in charge of it personally.

Xu Xinya's letter of intent is very well done, and it is even more persuasive and forward-thinking when she speaks for herself.

Throughout the entire process, Xi Yuanchen listened quietly, while Yao Yingxi's gaze also fell on Xu Xinya.

Yao Yingxi couldn't deny that seeing Xu Xinya's work ethic tonight gave her a better understanding of her. At the same time... she realized the gap between them was more than just a little.

Yao Yingxi lowered her eyelashes, her feelings somewhat complicated.

"I've finished speaking." Xu Xinya smiled at Xi Yuanchen: "Is there anything I haven't explained clearly?"

Xi Yuanchen turned to look at Yao Yingxi and asked her, "Is there anything you didn't understand?"

Yao Yingxi was lost in thought again, and only looked at Xi Yuanchen when she heard this.

Xu Xinya said many things that she didn't understand, and she had no idea what those technical terms meant.

She pursed her lips, then smiled at Xi Yuanchen: "Can't I ask Mr. Xi if there's anything I don't understand?"

"I think... Miss Xu might not want to tell me again."

Yao Yingxi didn't know if Xi Yuanchen's question was giving her a chance to make things difficult for Xu Xinya, but no matter what he thought, she was going to do it. Fortunately, Xi Yuanchen was very cooperative.

Xi Yuanchen placed his hand on the back of Yao Yingxi's chair, his index finger resting on the carotid artery in her neck, and turned to look at Xu Xinya: "Miss Xu, would you mind saying it again?"

Yao Yingxi smiled and looked at Xu Xinyue, waiting for her answer.

Xu Xinya's smile froze at least four or five times today. She looked at Xi Yuanchen and nodded stiffly: "Of course."

The assistant returned with the order, opened the door, paused for a moment when he saw Xu Xinya still standing in the private room reading the letter of intent, went in to take a look at Xu Xinya, and then sat down in his own seat.

Soon, the waiter brought the food.

Xu Xinya paused, and Xi Yuanchen looked at her expressionlessly: "Miss Xu?"

"Let's eat first," Xu Xinya said with a smile.

A cold glint appeared in Xi Yuanchen's eyes: "Is this Miss Xu's work ethic?"

Xu Xinya's smile froze again, and her hands clenched tightly.

The restaurant waiters kept bringing in and out the dishes, while Xu Xinya stood there explaining, like a cheap emcee! She had never felt so embarrassed and angry as she did today! Her gaze fell on Yao Yingxi, and she continued explaining.

Once the waiter had served all the dishes, Xu Xinya's second explanation was also completed.

She put down the letter of intent and immediately changed the subject: "Mr. Xi, are you hungry, ladies?"

"These are all our signature dishes, please try them."

As she spoke, Xu Xinya served Yao Yingxi some food: "Sister, eat more. You don't get to eat often."

Seeing that Xu Xinya hadn't moved, Yao Yingxi gave a faint smile: "I think these dishes might be more suitable for Miss Xu."

"Sister, what do you mean?"

"It's nothing special." Yao Yingxi smiled and turned to look at Xi Yuanchen, who had already stood up.

Yao Yingxi stood up, her tone unchanged from before, but her words were harsh: "However, we can't eat with you in our eyes, so Mr. Xi and I will be leaving now."

Xu Xinya felt more embarrassed than ever before, watching helplessly as Yao Yingxi made a fool of her and left.

The private room suddenly fell silent. Xu Xinya's assistant stood nervously to one side, when suddenly—

Xu Xinya raised her hand and overturned all the food on the table to the ground with a "whoosh".

"Yao Yingxi!" Xu Xinya smashed a bowl against the opposite wall, shattering it into pieces that landed at her assistant's feet. "You little bitch! You just wait!"