The mysterious CEO's endless pampering

The most luxurious ballroom in the Barton Fink Hotel is hosting a lively and stylish charity gala.

Everything was proceeding normally until the final celebrity charity sale was interrupted by a woman's unusual suggestion.

The host, Sun Peng, quickly went backstage to negotiate with the organizers, "Mr. Zhang, where did that woman come from? Is she crazy? She's ruined a perfectly good charity gala. It's such a hassle!"

Zhang Wei's face had turned ashen with fear. He wanted to know where this reckless woman had come from. Of all people to offend, she dared to offend Shen Yanran!

Didn't she see how badly Zhou Chengkun, the young master of the Zhou family, was dealt with?

Zhang Wei was sweating profusely with anxiety. "Forget about that idiot for now, you need to find a way to stop this, or we'll both be dead!"

Sun Peng was startled, realizing the matter wasn't as serious as he'd imagined. "Huh? Mr. Zhang, don't scare me. That woman is clearly after Shen Yanran, trying to embarrass her. Besides, I've heard of Shen Yanran. Although she's the eldest daughter of Shen's Jewelry, she has a terrible reputation and isn't recognized by the Shen family anymore. Are you afraid of her?"

Zhang Wei didn't care about Shen Yanran's reputation at all; what he cared about was the man behind her.

The phone call he received from that man's secretary two hours ago had already made his legs go weak, and the bodyguard who suddenly appeared in the banquet hall also showed how much that man valued Shen Yanran.

Anyone who dares to offend her will be best served by Zhou Chengkun!

Zhang Wei gritted his teeth, grabbed Sun Peng's Gucci tie, and warned him fiercely, "You better watch your mouth, don't say whatever comes to mind, otherwise if that man finds out, you'll be kicked out of Haicheng and left to fend for yourself!"

Who is that man?

Sun Peng frowned and pondered for a few seconds. No matter what, Zhang Wei was a prominent figure in Haicheng, and this banquet was hosted by his company, so his strength should not be underestimated.

But if even he was afraid of someone, what was there for a nobody like Sun Peng to be so smug about? He was completely panicked this time. "President Zhang, please don't be like this. I know I was wrong. I will go to the stage right now to stop this and do my best to protect Shen Yanran."

Zhang Wei glared at Sun Peng and said sternly, "It's not 'try your best,' it's 'definitely!'"

Sun Peng trembled. "Yes, yes, definitely, but... what about Shen Yufei? She's a rising starlet heavily promoted by Starway Entertainment, the apple of Shen's Jewelry's eye, and most importantly, she has an extraordinary relationship with Gao Yufeng of the Gao Group... It seems like we can't afford to offend her!"

The Gao Group certainly holds a much higher position in Haicheng than ordinary business groups, and its economic strength is second to none. It is indeed not something they can afford to offend. However, without comparison, there is no harm. He would rather offend the Gao Group and earn less money than offend that man, otherwise he would not even know how he died!

However, on the other hand, as long as he does his best to protect Shen Yanran, whom that man values, even if he doesn't get any immediate benefits, as long as he gets in touch with that man, his company will definitely rise to prominence in the future!

Zhang Wei made up his mind and urged impatiently, "The entire Gao family is nothing compared to that man. Trust me, you won't go wrong. Go now!"

Sun Peng immediately nodded to indicate that he understood, but before leaving, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Mr. Zhang, who exactly is this 'scrotum man' you mentioned? Could you tell me so I can have some idea?"

Zhang Wei rolled his eyes at Sun Peng impatiently, took two steps forward, and whispered in his ear, "Shengtian International, Li Zhanting."

Sun Peng was immediately shocked, his eyes widening and his mouth agape. It took him a while to react.

That man was none other than Li Zhanting, the legendary, elusive, and most mysterious man in the entire Haicheng—the CEO of Shengtian International!

God!

It's incredible that a woman with such a tarnished reputation like Shen Yanran could get involved with a man who's like a god!

Zhang Wei immediately patted Sun Peng on the head and said in a heavy tone, "Alright, get rid of that pathetic attitude of yours. I don't need to remind you anymore, you know what to do, right?"

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Zhang. I'm willing to risk everything, even my reputation, to protect Shen Yanran. Don't worry." With that, Sun Peng clenched his fist and ran confidently to the front of the stage.

This was a golden opportunity to establish a connection with Shengtian International, and he was determined to ensure Shen Yanran's safety at all costs.

However, as soon as Sun Peng stepped out of the backstage area, he saw a large crowd gathered in front of the stage and could vaguely hear them talking about Shen Yanran's flowers, which gave him a fright.

Several women, dressed in elegant evening gowns and behaving gracefully, held their wine glasses and chatted amongst themselves, seemingly enjoying the spectacle.

"I was wondering why the name Shen Yanran sounded so familiar. Turns out she's Shen Yanran from Shen's Jewelry." A woman, swirling her wine glass, said with a mocking expression.

The other person suddenly widened their eyes and said in disbelief, "Sister Qin Fang, are you sure you haven't mistaken her for someone else? She doesn't seem as flirtatious as the rumors say. On the contrary, I think she is elegant and has a cool and aloof temperament. She doesn't look like the kind of promiscuous woman who seduces men at all."

"Xiaoshuang, you're still young and don't understand. The easier a man is to get, the less he cherishes him. On the contrary, men like her, with their aloof and cold demeanor, are the ones who are popular. So, men are all just cheapskates," Qin Fang said, sipping her red wine, as if she knew men very well.

Wu Xiaoshuang just turned 20 last month. Because her family and Qin Fang's parents are old friends, she was taken to the banquet to broaden her horizons.

She was right there when Zhou Chengkun was harassing Shen Yanran, so she witnessed the whole thing.

Moreover, Zhou Chengkun had harassed her before that, but she was too timid to say anything. It was Shen Yanran's appearance that attracted his attention, which is why he let her go.

Of course, she also saw how Zhou Chengkun arrogantly and deliberately tried to get close to Shen Yanran, even attempting to bribe her with money, and how he was coldly rejected by Shen Yanran, which made him furious and embarrassed.

Therefore, she really didn't want such a virtuous and beautiful woman to be the kind of despicable woman that Qin Fang described.

"Sister Qin Fang, how do you know so much about her affairs?"

“She was my classmate in college. She participated in a piano competition, but she was only at a beginner level. How could she possibly make it to the finals? But in order to become famous, she didn’t hesitate to sleep with a judge… In the end, she was reported and banned from competitions forever. So I say she deserved it for being a jerk!” Qin Fang’s eyes grew more and more jealous as she spoke, and her words became more and more vicious.

"But..." Wu Xiaoshuang was still a little skeptical.

Qin Fang raised her chin with a look of disdain. "No buts. Look over there. She doesn't even spare the man her own sister likes. She dresses so provocatively and revealingly. It's obvious she's trying to seduce Gao Yufeng. Shen Yufei was a national champion in a piano competition. Shen Yanran actually has the nerve to say she wants to give her lessons. She's just humiliating herself!"

Gao Yufeng publicly announced on Weibo that he was breaking off his engagement with Shen Yanran, making it known to everyone in the city.

But less than a month after the news was released, Gao Yufeng appeared in public with his ex-fiancée's sister, Shen Yufei. It seemed like things weren't so simple.

Shen Yanran had heard this almost one-sided ridicule and mockery countless times; she was already used to it and numb to it.

But every time Wenqian heard these things, she would fly into a rage, wishing she could tear their vile mouths to shreds. "Enough!"

"Wenqian!" Shen Yanran grabbed the impulsive Wenqian and said calmly, "Don't worry about it. Let them say what they want. I have a clear conscience."

Wen Qian's nose tingled, and her eyes reddened as she spoke up for Shen Yanran, "But, Yanran, what they said is too much! You didn't do anything..."

Shen Yanran had explained countless times about those baseless and unpleasant rumors, but apart from Wen Qian, no one believed her. In the end, she became numb and too lazy to explain anymore.

Seeing that others still treated her with mockery and disdain, Shen Yufei's charming eyes gleamed with smugness.

Shen Yanran, what's the use of your stunning appearance? You're still that lowly woman who's inferior to her in every way.

However, even in such a high-class public setting, she maintained her sisterly demeanor and said, "Excuse me, everyone, please stop talking about this. My sister is not the kind of person you're describing at all. I also participated in that competition back then, and my sister really didn't do anything. It's all a misunderstanding."

Wen Qian couldn't hold back any longer and started cursing at Shen Yufei, "Shen Yufei, stop pretending to be a good person! You were the one who orchestrated what happened back then, and you have the nerve to say that!"

However, Shen Yanran was afraid of Shen Yufei's retaliation, so she quickly grabbed Wen Qian's cold little hand and said with a cold glint in her indifferent eyes, "Alright, Wen Qian, we are innocent. It's not worth getting angry over that kind of person. Besides, if you get bitten by a dog, are you going to bite it back?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yufei's beautiful face turned pale instantly. She gritted her teeth and glared venomously at Shen Yanran, who had already turned and walked gracefully to the center of the stage.

Shen Yanran sat calmly in front of the black, gilded piano.

Her fair and nimble fingers gently caressed the black and white piano keys. She took a deep breath and began to play.

Soon, one beautiful piano note after another floated out.

Sometimes it drifts far away, seemingly out of reach, and sometimes it drifts very close, as if lingering in everyone's ears.

At this moment, people seemed to have forgotten the unsavory rumors surrounding Shen Yan, and were completely immersed in the beautiful music she was playing...