Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

Li Qiuxia frowned and said in a serious tone, "What you said is a bit extreme. They have played a significant role in charitable work. You can't generalize from a few cases!"

What will happen to domestic charitable work without them? Does the existence of a few corrupt officials mean we should stop doing charity?

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said in a nonchalant tone, "Does being away from Butcher Zhang mean we have to eat pigs with hair on? These charitable organizations have become bureaucratized, or even privatized."

Didn't you see from the Guo Moumou incident how many people used their names to seek personal gain? They didn't cherish their public trust at all; they deserve this outcome—it's the inevitable result of the collapse of public trust.

I, Li, now have a certain level of strength and the ability to do things on my own. There's no need for me to associate with those worthless scoundrels.

As for you, Li Qiuxia, do you really think you're so capable? The only reason you were able to get money from me was because of your father's influence, and also because I trusted Secretary Li's character; his daughter couldn't be too bad.”

At this moment, Cao Jinpeng suddenly came up and interjected enthusiastically, "So that's where Miss Li came from, she's Secretary Li's daughter!"

Although my net worth can't compare to that of the third brother, I can still contribute to charity. So, I've made the decision, I'll add another million to your account.

If the other shareholders object, I'll personally cover the cost. I just wonder if I'd have the honor of inviting Ms. Li to a casual meal to discuss charitable matters!

Looking at Cao Jinpeng's fawning expression, Li Xiaofeng said with some disdain, "Boss, can't you be a little more reserved? Haven't you ever seen a beautiful woman before? What do you take Li Qiuxia for?"

"She's a government official, not some female celebrity in the entertainment industry. Have some self-respect! You're the chairman of a big company, after all. It's embarrassing to be seen with her."

Cao Jinpeng, however, said in a serious tone: "What's wrong with me? I'm neither married nor single, so what's wrong with me? I'm not like you, who, despite claiming to be single, has a bunch of women around him and a bunch of kids."

Besides, I'm not getting any younger, and I have neither a woman nor children. What's wrong with thinking about my personal life? A beautiful woman is always desirable to a gentleman!

"Fine, fine, please beg, the person is right in front of you, go ahead and beg!"

"You're really something! They might have thought about it before, but after what you said, how could they possibly agree to have dinner with me? You're like a well-fed man who doesn't know the hunger of a starving man!"

Li Qiuxia turned her gaze away, not looking at anyone. Jiang Xueying, who was standing next to her, said with a grin, "Dapeng, don't even think about it."

Qiuxia already has a boyfriend. They're childhood sweethearts, grew up together, and have a very good relationship. They're a perfect match; you have no chance!

"Xueying, what are you saying? Anything is possible. As long as I'm not married, there's a chance. We were childhood sweethearts, growing up together since we were little."

"Our relationship wasn't bad back then, was it? We were a perfect match, weren't we? But that bastard Lao San still came between us and stole you away!"

Jiang Xueying said irritably, "Pah, you still have the nerve to say we have a good relationship? If we have a good relationship, why are you flirting with other women right in front of me?"

"What other women? In the end, didn't they all become Lao San's women? When you were with me, you said I was seducing other women, but when you were with Lao San, why didn't you say that? Isn't that double standard?"

"That's just being unreasonable. How could it be the same back then? If you didn't like me, could I like someone else? As for later, I... I had no choice. Besides, Xiaofeng is different from you!"

"There's nothing we can do, nothing we can do. What do you mean there's nothing we can do? It's just that the third brother has already made your relationship irreversible. Once the duck is cooked, it can't fly away."

Also, how did things compare between me and Xiaofeng? Back then, I was far better off than him; in terms of economic strength, he couldn't even come close to me!

"Since you're so amazing, why doesn't Liu Qianqian like you? You can't even hold her hand!"

Seeing that the two were getting more and more outrageous, Li Xiaofeng quickly stepped in and said, "Hey, hey, Boss Cao, why are you bringing up these old stories?"

"It was Xueying who brought it up first. Back then, you two were cheating on me behind my back, and I didn't even hold you accountable. Now that I've finally found someone I like, you're making up stories about me like this!"

"Hey, hey, Cao, you need to get this straight. You and Xueying weren't boyfriend and girlfriend back then. It was only after I got together with Xueying that you used your connections with the Jiang family to come and steal her away."

Also, didn't you like that nightclub girl back then? If you hadn't brought this on yourself, you wouldn't be in this situation where nobody loves you now!

Cao Jinpeng got a little angry and couldn't help but glance at Li Qiuxia. He angrily shouted at Li Xiaofeng, "Third brother, what do you mean? You have so many women around you, yet you still slander me all day long!"

Li Xiaofeng didn't actually intend to ruin Cao Jinpeng's plans. He glanced at Li Qiuxia following Cao Jinpeng's gaze, rubbed his forehead, pretended to be thinking, and then acted as if he had suddenly realized something.

"Oh, oh, oh, it's been so long, I've forgotten most of the things. I think that nightclub girl liked Lao Si, yes, Lao Si!"

However, since the argument had escalated to this point, Li Qiuxia had overheard most of the details, and it was already too late for her to try and save face for Cao Jinpeng.

Sure enough, Li Qiuxia said to the two of them with a half-smile, "I've heard before that you big bosses are all pretty philanderers. Now it seems that it's true. None of you are good people."

Then, she took Jiang Xueying's arm and said to her earnestly, "Xueying, you are a very good girl and you should have a wonderful life of your own. But please don't be love-struck and waste your great life on these lousy men!"

Jiang Xueying glanced at the two of them and said with a grin, "You're right. We women should enjoy life and not waste our time on these stinky men."

After saying that, the two linked arms and went to chat privately to the side.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Cao Jinpeng complained to Li Xiaofeng in annoyance, "It's all your fault. I finally found a girl I liked, and you ruined it."

Li Xiaofeng smiled and comforted him, saying, "Fate is a mysterious thing. What's meant to be yours will come to you, and what's not meant to be yours, you can't have even if you want it."