Chapter 175 Tit for tat
Chapter 175 Tit for tat
Qiyue Company is not very big, but the guests who came to support it today are top figures in various industries.
Standing in the center of the stage, the female president of Qiyue Company looked to be in her early thirties, with her hair tied in an elegant bun and her oval face showing classical beauty. Even a dignified white business suit could not hide her youthful and graceful figure.
Of course, the big shots present were not here for the young and beautiful female president on the stage, but for the tall man standing next to her, who was in his fifties but still had a straight and strong physique.
The man's short hair had turned gray, but his face could still be described as handsome.
The MC joked, "Thanks to Mr. Yang, we are fortunate to have Mr. Lu Dingsheng, the president of Lu's Group, here today to support us."
Lu Dingsheng smiled amid the warm applause, revealing his deep dimples. He then took the microphone under the enthusiastic speech of the host, looked at the people present, and said calmly:
"I would like to thank all my colleagues for their support for my wife's career. Today's charity event was also initiated on my daughter's seventh birthday. On behalf of my daughter, I would like to thank everyone present again."
When he said this, Yang Wenqi made a gesture to the sidelines.
An aunt came up to the stage holding a pretty little girl who was wearing a blue princess dress and a crown on her head.
As soon as the little girl got on the stage, she stretched out her hand to Lu Dingsheng and called out with a smile, "Dad!"
This sound shattered Lu Xingchen's heart instantly. She clenched her hands into fists, and even her neatly trimmed nails soon left bloody marks on her palms.
Especially the sweet dimples on the little girl's face when she smiled, which were exactly the same as the ones on Lu Dingsheng's face. Lu Xingchen felt a little dizzy, but could still hear Lu Dingsheng's voice clearly.
"My wife suggested that we make a small contribution to society in the name of Qiyue Company every year to pray for our daughter and hope that she will be safe and well."
Looking at Lu Dingsheng holding his seven-year-old daughter, Lu Xingchen's mind kept emerging with images of Lu Dingsheng holding the little girl in his arms, carrying her on his back, and riding on his shoulders.
She had also seen the beautiful scenery through him, sheltered herself from the wind and rain, and received his blessing from her father.
Lu Dingsheng's words rang in his mind again: "Whether Xingchen is a boy or a girl, I love her the most. So what if I hand over my career and property to her in the future? How is she worse than a boy? Not only is she not worse, I think she is better. She is the child I am most satisfied with!"
Lu Xingchen was so choked up in her heart that she almost wanted to scream. She wanted to rush through the crowd like a seven-year-old child, rush to him and cry, "Dad, hug me too!"
It was a pity that she was already an adult of twenty-six years old, it was a pity that she had not worn a princess dress since she was seven years old, and it was a pity that no matter how much she loved to smile, she would never have the same dimples on her face as him.
Among the glamorous people in the audience, she was just one of them at the moment, and the most distraught one.
"Stars..."
Hearing someone calling this name, Lu Xingchen slowly looked at the person who was standing in front of her, the one who was familiar yet extremely unfamiliar.
Then, her face, which was still visibly pale even with makeup on, and her lips painted with red lipstick, raised an extremely tragic smile to him.
Li Zhen knew he was late.
He received a call from Chen Xiaolin after he took a work call outside regarding chip development.
Chen Xiaolin said to him anxiously: "Boss Li, have you and Xingchen entered the venue? If not, don't let her in. I just found out that the boss behind Qiyue Company is Lu Dingsheng's current wife Yang Wenqi."
Li Zhen looked at Lu Xingchen in front of him, thinking of what Huo Chuanwu told him, that Lu Xingchen had experienced ups and downs in the past few years, but had never used the Lu family's funds and resources.
He remembered that just a few days ago, Huo Chuanwu told him that the people who were monitoring Lu Xingchen were actually from the Lu family.
Then he remembered Lu Xingchen asking him, "Are you willing to please the person you like?" Then he said with love that if her father didn't do business, he might be a champion player of the national badminton team. And Lu Xingchen also played badminton like a champion who was not a champion.
Guessing that behind Lu Xingchen's smile was a hatred she had never felt towards him before, Li Zhen looked at her in silence.
Lu Xingchen's eyes were red, but the girl, who seemed like she would burst into tears if she was touched, smiled at him again and said, "Boss Li is indeed as ruthless and decisive as the rumors say. But it's really troublesome for you to use such a thought on a small person like me."
Li Zhen's fingers twitched uncontrollably, and he said, "So, do you want to stop the loss in time and listen to me obediently from now on?"
Lu Xingchen seemed to be more certain of his revenge, and replied calmly: "Wait until I die, or maybe you will wait until the day when I obey you obediently."
It was equally heartbreaking. Li Zhen knew that the person he cared about would be a thousand times more hurt. He didn't know whether the path he chose would make her open her heart or make both of them give up. No matter which one it was, he had achieved a result.
"You should pray that I will give up on you, otherwise if you irritate me like this, I will just let you suffer with me."
"Torment only works for sincerity. I have never been sincere to you, so Mr. Li, you'd better pray that you give up on me. Otherwise, if you retaliate against me, you will be the only one who suffers. I just don't like you."
Lu Xingchen, who originally looked like she was about to break, was provoked by him and her fighting spirit was rekindled. She was full of fighting power like a warrior who put on armor again.
So much so that when Yang Wenqi came to her, she smiled and called her name: "Xingchen."
Lu Xingchen could also look at her calmly and responded with the same smile: "Hello."
Yang Wenqi quickly looked at her pretty face and the exquisite dress she was wearing. The smile in her eyes was as kind as an elder looking at a younger person and she said, "I didn't expect to see you here."
Then she looked at the tall and straight man next to Lu Xingchen, "You are Mr. Li from Zhencheng, right?"
Li Zhen did not respond directly.
Lu Xingchen said: "Yes, he is Mr. Li Zhen from Zhencheng Group, and he is also my current boss."
Yang Wenqi's eyes showed a gleam of approval, and he praised her generously, "I met him today, and he is indeed a young and promising man who lives up to his reputation."
There was no need to guess. Li Zhen could already guess who the other person was from their conversation. He said without any expression on his face, "Thank you. Ms. Yang is truly a heroine."
Yang Wenqi smiled softly and said frankly: "Only outsiders can praise her as a heroine. We all know that Qiyue Company has only been able to get to where it is today thanks to the help of my husband... Xingchen's father. By the way, Xingchen, have you gone to say hello to your father?"
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