Breakup and still want to be beautiful on your own? A crazy tycoon seduces and climbs to the top.

On the day of the charity gala.

Lai Yuqiang was dressed in gorgeous clothes, with exquisite makeup and hair, and humming a little tune.

Just as she was about to leave for the banquet, she received a call from An Ying.

An Ying's voice on the phone was gentle and soft.

"Director Lai, I want to go too. I want to broaden my horizons with you. I regret refusing you so much."

An Ying's teasy words made Lai Yuqiang's face fall instantly.

The words of insult stuck in his throat.

In the company, to outsiders, Lai Yuqiang always appeared to be trying to curry favor with An Ying.

Except for that one time in the elevator, when I don't know if I was out of my mind or just furious, my mouth wouldn't obey me, and I implied that she couldn't cook.

The only blessing in disguise was that after An Ying openly confronted her in the elevator that time, colleagues would often come to persuade Lai Yuqiang.

"Director Lai, I think you're just too kind. She spoke to you like that, yet you're still so nice to her."

"Yeah, what's she so smug about? She's just relying on the president to back her up. President Lai, you have the chairman backing you up, what are you afraid of!"

"President Lai, you can't be a merciful general. A mere supervisor dares to climb over you. Don't be too lenient."

In addition, An Ying has a decisive and ruthless work style.

In any case, Lai Yuqiang's "weak" persona has been successfully established.

That day in the conference room, she invited An Ying to a charity gala, but it was just a test to see what would happen.

After all, that hard-won admission ticket was given to him by Fu Chengli.

I asked casually, just to give my senior brother face.

Moreover, many investment tycoons were present at the dinner.

As long as An Ying doesn't go, Lai Yuqiang has the ability to completely ruin the QS project she's in charge of.

At the planning meeting, these powerful investors, each with sharp tongues, will put An Ying in a difficult position and make her lose face.

In such important occasions involving the company's interests, if An Ying makes a mistake, even if Fu Chengli wants to help, he can't personally intervene.

Why did An Ying suddenly change her mind...?

Lai Yuqiang gritted her teeth and forced a fake smile, saying "Okay."

Then he immediately hung up the phone.

Lai Yuqiang went out in high heels, each step making a thumping sound.

The thumping sounds under her feet seemed to represent the level of her anger.

What to do? All plans have been disrupted.

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In the eastern part of the city, at a certain clubhouse.

An Ying stood gracefully in front of the club's carved gate, smiling and waving at Lai Yuqiang.

This club is different from other clubs in Beicheng. Its decoration is more upscale and classy, ​​and it hosts various wealthy people from home and abroad all year round.

The two strolled in, and the long corridor was lined with paintings by famous artists from all over the world, some of which had been auctioned off for charity before.

An Ying, dressed in a light blue silk gown, naturally took Lai Yuqiang's hand and whispered in her ear:

"We both graduated from Beicheng University, so you're practically my senior."

Lai Yuqiang forced a fake smile.

An Ying continued, "Senior sister is so kind. She always thinks of me when there's something good. I'll put in a good word for you with your senior brother."

Lai Yuqiang: "...You'd better be."

An Ying blinked: "I mean what I say. I'll definitely persuade Fu Chengli to bring you to next year's charity gala. Pinky promise, okay?"

An Ying stretched out her finger and waved it in front of Lai Yuqiang.

Lai Yuqiang silently rolled her eyes.

She stared at An Ying's outstretched hand, hesitated for a few seconds, and then involuntarily reached out her own hand.

Pinky promise, stamp it.

Lai Yuqiang was a little dazed: Could this An Ying be a witch doctor?

Next year is a long way off, so where would she find the time or inclination to play this silly pinky swear game with her...?

But this hand seems to be out of control.

At the end of the corridor was the hall where the charity gala was held, and a waiter in a black tuxedo respectfully opened the door for the two of them.

Looking around, the venue was filled with well-dressed celebrities, resembling a lively social gathering of the upper class.

"Yu Qiang! Long time no see! You're even more beautiful than last year." The woman in the deep V-neck dress waved to the two of them.

A row of pretty girls sat on the sofa behind the woman.

After Lai Yuqiang warmly embraced the woman in the long dress, she glanced at An Ying and introduced her in a lazy, reluctant tone: "This is Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Xu's youngest daughter, the Zhou family's daughter, and the Jiang family's granddaughter..."

The granddaughter of the Chiang family…

Jiang Yiru?

An Ying remembered something and took the initiative to greet her: "Hello, Ms. Jiang. I've been following your fashion design award and have even bought a cheongsam designed by you. Your designs are really beautiful. I've seen your photos in the news before, but you're even more beautiful in person than in photos."

Jiang Yiru was slightly taken aback, then smiled shyly and whispered a thank you.

The women around her started talking non-stop, looking An Ying up and down.

"Yu Qiang, who is this? Introduce her to us."

"I thought you were holding hands with some minor celebrity, she's so pretty."

"How could that be? A minor celebrity would be surrounded by fans."

"She was probably surrounded by rich old men."

"How do we embrace? In bed?"

"Hahaha........"

Jiang Yiru glanced at An Ying in a panic, then tugged at the sleeve of the woman next to her: "Don't talk nonsense."

But her voice was too soft and was drowned out by the laughter of the others.

Hearing the women's teasing, Lai Yuqiang chuckled softly a few times in response, then turned to An Ying and said:

"They were just joking around, don't take it to heart."

Lai Yuqiang's words were sarcastic and unfriendly, showing no intention of explaining herself to her.

An Ying maintained a smile throughout, appearing completely calm and composed.

Even in high society circles, the law of the jungle applies.

When they see a strange woman, especially a beautiful one, they instinctively want to take advantage of her and bully her.

Every word they uttered was laced with barbs and sarcasm, as if they were afraid she wouldn't understand their mockery.

An Ying didn't expect Lai Yuqiang to speak up for her in this situation.

Just as An Ying was about to retort, a voice came from behind her.

"Mrs. Xu, your husband's mistress ran off with hundreds of millions of yuan from you. Are you still going to fight this lawsuit?"

Everyone was stunned.

what? What? !

Doesn't Mrs. Xu always show off how much her husband loves her?

He actually kept a mistress on the side? And he was even swindled out of hundreds of millions by her?

Mrs. Xu's smile froze instantly.

An Ying turned around and saw Ye Rao walking gracefully towards her, her slender fingers holding a delicate little leather bag.

Ye Rao narrowed her eyes slightly, glanced around, and looked at them with a hint of mockery.

"Oh, isn't this Miss Zhou? Your father wants to give all the family property to his illegitimate son. Didn't you force your father to sign a property distribution agreement, causing a huge uproar in the Zhou family? Is this matter settled?"

Everyone was stunned again.

What?! The Zhou family has an illegitimate child?! And they're not going to leave their daughter a single penny?!

Miss Zhou's face flushed red and then turned pale.

No one dared to speak, fearing that Ye Rao would say more and more.

Mrs. Xu smiled awkwardly and shoved a glass of wine into Ye Rao's hand.

"Isn't this Ye Lu? It's really rare to run into you here today. Come and sit down."

Ye Rao took a sip and smiled, "Our big boss wanted me to come last year, but I was busy with court hearings and couldn't come. I'm a little free this year."

Ye Rao covered her mouth and laughed: "What do you think we should do? We just happened to run into my good friend An Ying, isn't that a coincidence?"

An Ying suppressed a laugh.

Quietly watching Ye Rao put on her dramatic act.