At that moment, on the other side, Jiang Group.
As Jiang Kexin had been held up by a few socialites on her way, by the time she entered the family’s private room, she had been informed that her father had already gone to the office.
Having no other choice and wanting to vent her frustration, as well as to expose her brother’s secret involvement with the spokesperson as soon as possible, she decided to quickly make her way there, especially since the banquet hall wasn’t far from the executive office area.
Little did she know, just as she stepped out of the elevator, she ran into Jian Kede, who wore a face full of worry.
The reception isn’t even over yet!
He was supposed to be entertaining several important clients—why would he show up on this floor?
He couldn’t have come to snitch, could he?
Suddenly, Jiang Kexin had a very bad premonition, suspecting that there was a problem with the business.
"Yo, little sister learning to slack off too?"
"The auction was a great success, I’ve come to report to dad about my work, why are you here?"
As soon as the words were out, Jian Kede pulled Jiang Kexin aside and whispered, "Ah, something happened, the nightclub and bars have been sealed off."
"An hour ago, and there’s worse news, we’ve lost several big projects in Jin City, dad is furious right now, I suggest it’s best not to go in."
"Because of Li Zishen?"
"No, how could it be! Suddenly, several competitors appeared, all with deep pockets."
"Isn’t Jin City Li Zishen’s turf?"
"That’s why it’s strange! No idea who leaked the information, it seems they targeted the projects deliberately, and kept driving the price up and up, a real headache."
"It’s all because of your need to show off, who knows if you let it slip while drinking."
"Nonsense, these past two days..."
Before Jian Kede could refute, Jiang Kexin headed straight for the chairman’s office.
The door was half open, Jiang Yongheng rested a goblet in hand, leaning back against the sofa, his face gloomy and struggling to suppress his anger.
As soon as he saw his daughter, he immediately demanded, "Where have you been running off to, is the auction over?"
"Yes, it was very successful, I came to..."
"Very successful? Do you have any idea how reckless you’ve been today, daring to barge into Li Zishen’s private room? You’ve completely thrown away my face!"
She knew about it so quickly?
Darn, it must have been Jian Kede!
Jiang Kexin fell silent for a moment, then calmly replied, "Dad, I think what I did was right. When I received the message, it was out of concern for Li Zishen’s safety. He was locked inside, if anything had happened, ultimately we would have been responsible."
"You..." Jiang Yongheng, pointing at his daughter, was too angry to speak.
Beside them, Jian Kede hurriedly tried to calm things, "Dad, sister was considering the company’s interest, don’t be mad, Leng Lingxiao she ran into halfway through, it wasn’t sister who intentionally informed him."
His attempt at mediation could not have been less helpful.
Jiang Yongheng, after hearing this, grew even angrier.
He glared at Jiang Kexin and said harshly, "Do you know why I’m opposed to you chasing Leng Lingxiao? Because he will never marry you; you’re wasting your youth! All these years, how many times has he come to Huang City to see you on his own initiative?"
Jiang Kexin was not intimidated by her father’s fury; on the contrary, she answered with conviction, "I believe Brother Ling Xiao will fall in love with me, it’s only a matter of time."
Jiang Yongheng glanced at his daughter’s black deep-V evening gown, and said with disappointment, "Thinking that dressing will make Leng Lingxiao give you a second glance? I’m telling you, from now on, not to go chasing after the Leng Family, you have no chance anymore."
Hearing this, Jiang Kexin was utterly stunned; she had not expected her own father to think so little of her.
After a short pause, she took a deep breath.
"Dad, I understand your concerns, but Brother Ling Xiao is the only one in my heart, and I won’t give up."
"Haven’t you seen the trending searches? He already has someone else in mind, that little girl who came to the reception with him tonight, Tang Xiaowan."
"Trending searches? What trending search?"
Jiang Kexin was busy all evening and hadn’t had time to browse social media, so she immediately picked up her phone.
Soon, she saw a striking hot search: "Business tycoon Leng Lingxiao and young girl intimately holding hands, sweetening the whole event with their affection during the party."
This hot search dominated the headlines of major news outlets.
In the photos, Leng Lingxiao and Tang Xiaowan were inseparable, eyes brimming with tenderness, and the huge diamond ring on Tang Xiaowan’s hand even got a close-up shot.
The handsome man and beautiful woman together were quite eye-catching!
The comment section was bustling. People were speculating that the two must have been dating for a long time, and some even prayed and wished them well.
——That ring is huge, did they already propose?
——Now that’s what you call a real lady—dressed modestly and elegantly without revealing too much or wearing attention-seeking attire.
——He can make money and do makeup? Is this man all-powerful?
——She’s so beautiful, like a little fairy!
As she continued to read, Jiang Kexin’s heart slowly sank.
She couldn’t believe her eyes that Leng Lingxiao would so affectionately do Tang Xiaowan’s makeup, and she couldn’t believe how quickly the party scene had spread.
The confidentiality work was supposed to be well done!
According to the agreement, the reporters were meant to post their stories only after the party had ended.
Jiang Kexin took a deep breath, suppressing the sadness in her heart, and said firmly, "Dad, I believe Brother Ling Xiao is just temporarily curious about Tang Xiaowan, I will wait for him until he realizes... I am the one most suited to be his wife."
Jiang Yongheng shook his head helplessly.
He knew his daughter’s feelings for Leng Lingxiao were deep-rooted; convincing her to change her mind immediately was not going to be easy.
"If that’s the case, do as you see fit. But one thing, stop running to the Leng Family’s place—you don’t want reporters targeting you, it’s bad for your image."
"But we have been close family friends with the Leng family for generations!"
"No matter how good the relationship is, there are limits! You don’t care about face, but I do; the Jiang family cannot afford to be humiliated. Don’t you understand such simple logic?"
Hearing this, Jiang Kexin didn’t argue further. She bit her lower lip and ran out of the office.
She cried, cried very hard.
Not only did her sister Jiang Kede not chase after her, but she also approached their father Jiang Yongheng with a smug face, eager to curry favor.
At ten o’clock in the evening, at the Leng family’s old mansion.
Leng Lingxiao sat on the sofa, idly toying with a brass lighter, his gaze deep.
"We’ve snatched many projects from them. I estimate that Jiang Group won’t last much longer."
"Well done, carry on."
"Do we need to act in Huang City as well?"
"No rush, let’s deal with Chicheng first."
The call was to Manager Feng Jiaming; Leng Lingxiao was already preparing to acquire Jiang Group.
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And tonight’s events at the party only hastened their downfall.
Whether it was the woman in the red dress with her back completely exposed, or the waiter who barged in with jade decorations, they were all part of Jiang Kexin’s premeditated plan.
Her malicious intentions were clear as day.
Although it wasn’t her who locked the door of the private room, she had arranged for a reporter to hide in a concealed spot, waiting for the opportunity to burst in and take photos. Luckily, Leng Lingxiao’s bodyguards promptly discovered and covertly apprehended the reporter. Plus, Tang Xiaowan’s ability to fend for herself was exceptionally strong; otherwise, the consequences could have been unpredictable.
Suddenly, a knock on the bedroom door startled him.
Leng Lingxiao, who was arranging work, interrupted the call and quickly stood up: "Who’s there?"