After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Seeing that I was stubborn, Shen Yan knew she couldn't persuade me, so she simply stopped trying.

She only left the hospital after I had vented my emotions.

When I returned to the ward, I found that there was another person there.

I recognized him immediately as my father's former subordinate.

His arrival surprised me somewhat, since he was the first and only person to come and visit my father after the accident.

After everyone left, my dad gestured for me to sit next to him.

“You should know that person too. He used to be Dad’s assistant. He said his son, Cen Sheng, helped Dad find a job. Do you remember him?”

After searching my mind for a moment, I shook my head.

"Dad is not available right now. Go and ask him about the work details so he won't make a fool of himself."

I quickly agreed, "Okay."

In the afternoon, when I arrived at the restaurant, Cen Sheng was already there.

He was very gentlemanly; when he saw me coming, he immediately got up and pulled out a chair for me.

After the Gu family fell, even I stopped seeing myself as a human being. Now, seeing how polite he is to me, I can't help but feel a little moved.

When we were ordering food, Cen Sheng looked at me and brought up old stories.

"Gu Mo, I wonder if you still remember, I used to have a crush on you."

Hearing this, I was a little stunned, and replied with an awkward laugh, "Really? Maybe it's been too long, I don't think I remember those things."

To be honest, if my dad hadn't brought him up, I wouldn't have even thought of him.

I used to have a lot of boys pursuing me.

But I didn't take any of it seriously.

Cen Sheng seemed to notice that I was a little reserved, so he took the initiative to order a lot of dishes.

"Gu Mo, do you want to add anything else? This meal is on me."

I dared not take advantage of him, so I smiled and returned the menu he handed over to the waiter.

"What you ordered is enough. There's no need to add anything more; it would be a waste."

Seeing that I refused, Cen Sheng didn't say anything more, but looked at the waiter and said, "Bring another bottle of Romanée-Conti, the most expensive one."

His gaze fell on me again, and he smiled, "You used to like me the most."

I paused for a few seconds, then got straight to the point, "Thank you for helping my dad find a job."

Cen Sheng paused for a moment, then deliberately changed the subject.

He asked me many questions, but most of them were trivial matters.

Although I didn't like it, I still awkwardly chatted with him.

However, not long after, Cen Sheng's phone suddenly rang.

He looked apologetic and said to me, "Excuse me, I need to go outside to take this call."

Without thinking much about it, I nodded in agreement.

What I didn't expect was that Cen Sheng never came back after he left.

Time is slipping away little by little, and I can't help but feel a little worried.

In the end, I only received one vengeful text message from Cen Sheng.

[Gu Mo, you can enjoy your meal today. It's your own fault for not respecting me back then; now it's finally my turn to get my revenge.]

When I saw this message, I instinctively gripped my phone tighter.

I can't quite describe the emotions I feel.

I never imagined that Jiang Yichen was not the only one who hated me, but also people like Cen Sheng with whom I had very little contact.

I couldn't help but reflect on how awful I had been to unknowingly offend so many people.

This meal is too expensive; I simply can't afford it.

I sat in my seat, repeatedly dialing Shen Yan's number, hoping she could come and rescue me from this predicament.

But I tried calling several times, and the phone kept showing as switched off.

Should I call Jiang Yichen?

I hesitated for a moment, then thought, "Never mind, it's too embarrassing."

The store manager kept staring at me, urging me to pay and not letting me leave.

I dare not tell Gu Bai about this.

After struggling for a moment, I looked up at the manager and said weakly, "I can't afford this meal. Can I pay for it with my job?"

I clearly saw a flash of disdain in the store manager's eyes as he coldly replied, "I can't make that decision; you'll have to ask the boss."

I nervously gripped the hem of my clothes, waiting for the boss to arrive.

It took about ten minutes for the boss to come over.

To my surprise, the owner of this shop was Liang Xiaorou, who used to play with me.

Savior!

I was about to speak when I suddenly paused.

My mind started racing, trying to confirm that I hadn't done anything to wrong Liang Xiaorou before, and had actually treated her quite well. Just as I was about to tell her I could owe her the money, Liang Xiaorou interrupted, "No money?"

She looked at me with a strange expression. "Then let's settle the debt with work."

Liang Xiaorou's expression carried a hint of disdain and coldness. "Come with me to a banquet tonight."

A chill ran through me.

We are no longer from the same world.

That evening, I went out as she instructed.

When I arrived at the banquet, Liang Xiaorou was already waiting outside. She was slightly annoyed that I was a few seconds late.

"Why are you here so late?"

I humbled myself and apologized to her softly.

"Sorry, there was a bit of traffic on the way."

Liang Xiaorou looked me up and down, her disdain undisguised.

"You dressed like this to attend the banquet? Aren't you making me lose all face?"

I felt a little awkward after hearing those words.

Luxury items that were once readily available are now a pipe dream for me.

The one I'm wearing is the most presentable piece of clothing in my wardrobe.

Seeing my silence, Liang Xiaorou waved her hand, quite speechless, "I'll take you to change your clothes."

When I arrived at the lounge, I realized that the clothes Liang Xiaorou had prepared for me were quite revealing.

A halter-neck dress, the hem of which reaches the upper thigh, with the neckline slightly low enough to reveal what's underneath.

It's more like the style of a nightclub dancer.

I feel very uncomfortable wearing these clothes.

After hesitating for a while, I said, "This dress doesn't fit."

Liang Xiaorou didn't give me a chance to refuse. She pulled me outside and kept urging me, "There's nothing wrong with it. The banquet is about to start, so let's not waste time."

She dragged me directly to the banquet hall.

As soon as I entered the hall, I was met with strange looks from all around.

The disdainful and contemptuous gazes felt like knives cutting into me, causing me a sharp pain in my heart.

What made me feel most suffocated was that Jiang Yichen was also there.

Several business tycoons were exchanging pleasantries with him while raising their wine glasses.

Not wanting to attract his attention, I instinctively wanted to escape.

But Liang Xiaorou just pulled me away.

"Uncle." She greeted the old man familiarly first, then looked at Jiang Yichen, "Mr. Jiang, it's been a long time."

He even deliberately pushed me towards him.

Jiang Yichen glanced at me up and down, his face darkening, and his voice suddenly turned cold, "Why are you dressed like this?"

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, the men in front of them quietly and tactfully left.

Jiang Yichen's gaze made me very uncomfortable, giving me a feeling of being stripped naked and standing in front of him.

Liang Xiaorou didn't give me a chance to explain and answered for me, "Gu Mo said she wanted to find a boyfriend and asked me to bring her here."

What are you talking about?

Didn't she ask me to drink for her?

I was about to explain when Jiang Yichen interrupted me, "Gu Mo, I never expected you would still have the mind to come here to climb the social ladder."

He lifted his foot and moved closer to me, his deep gaze carrying a hint of coldness.

"You're always busy." He exuded a sharp, icy aura.