nucmednet Chapter 23: Not being able to read between the lines is stupid
Chapter 23: Not being able to read between the lines is stupid
Yan Ting raised her arm and looked at her slightly trembling hand. The slight anxiety she had felt in the living room calmed down a little.
I don’t know if it’s her imagination.
The side effects after using the power don't seem to be as severe as before.
The specific reasons will need to be verified over time.
Yanting sat at her desk and opened the dessert box. There were many different kinds of desserts, each with its own unique characteristics. Among them were her favorite mousse cake and strawberry cake.
This was the first time she had ever seen such a delicate and petite cake.
Each dessert is decorated with a different garnish.
There are diamonds, pearls, and jewelry.
And they're all true.
Yan Ting couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder it's a limited edition."
Instead of trying the taste, she took photos of the desserts and posted them on her WeChat Moments.
However, after posting it, Yanting suddenly remembered that she hadn't blocked Mr. Chen, and subconsciously, she quickly prepared to delete the post.
But to everyone's surprise, someone liked her post on WeChat Moments the next second.
Clicking on the red dot revealed—Mr. Nice Guy.
Yan Ting: "..."
There's an awkward feeling of pretending to be an acquaintance, only to have the acquaintance's true identity revealed.
Ahhhhh!
Even the usually aloof Yan Ting couldn't help but wail in pain at this moment.
Chen Xiao, seemingly afraid she wasn't embarrassed enough, also commented below:
"Eat as much as you like, I have plenty here."
Yan Ting's fingers trembled slightly.
Finally, after much deliberation, she couldn't resist clicking on Chen Xiao's chat window.
Phoenix: "Actually... I'm good friends with Teacher K."
Three seconds later.
MWM: "Guess whether I believe it or not."
Yan Ting: "..."
I don't care whether you believe it or not!
At that moment, she suddenly froze.
It's just that, without anyone knowing, Chen Xiao had changed his pure black profile picture to a selfie.
In the profile pictures, the young people are casual in their angles, poses, and expressions. If it weren't for their good looks, the pictures would really have an indescribable abstract quality.
If Chen Xiao with black hair is suave, luxurious, and arrogant, then Chen Xiao with pink hair is unruly, rebellious, and eccentric.
It's impossible to say which style is better; they each have their own unique characteristics.
Yan Ting originally wanted to make a last-ditch effort, but unfortunately, a certain young master Chen from the capital just wanted to tease his wife.
"Miss Yanting likes desserts so much, you can tell me. I'm generous, I'll give you ten boxes."
"There's no need to argue with Teacher K."
Phoenix: "..."
Seeing that there was no reply from the other end, Chen Xiao leaned back on the beanbag chair, a wicked smile playing on his lips.
I was really happy after teasing my wife.
The system thought to itself: "A repressed pervert."
I bother.
Chen Xiao suddenly said out of the blue, "You dog son, are you cursing your father?"
system:……
After experiencing a social tragedy, Yan Ting decided to temporarily ignore Chen Xiao.
And changed the other person's nickname in the contact list to "Mr. Bastard".
……
A sea breeze caressed my face, blowing away the summer heat.
The enormous cruise ship sailed on the sea like a floating luxury palace, radiating opulence and exquisite beauty.
The ship's hull is decorated with gorgeous gold and silver stripes that gleam in the sunlight.
Cruise ships also offer a variety of entertainment facilities, such as swimming pools, gyms, cinemas, casinos, and bars.
In addition, there are upscale restaurants offering Western, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine.
Inside the luxurious suite on the top deck of the cruise ship.
Lu Huai sat on the sofa with a cold and stern expression.
His aura was intimidating, and no one dared to approach him rashly.
With just one glance, Yan Xun could tell that he wasn't in a good mood.
"Brother Huai," Yan Xun beckoned to a waiter, poured a cocktail, and handed it to Lu Huai: "You're the star today, have a good time."
Lu Huai raised his eyes, glanced coldly at Yan Xun, and said nothing.
He then took the cocktail and sipped it.
half an hour.
Yan Xun suddenly smiled mysteriously and said, "Brother Huai, I've prepared a big surprise for you today."
Lu Huai swirled the wine glass in his hand, his expression showing a hint of impatience.
Sheng Yuanze placed his index finger on the rim of the glass, swirled the wine, and said with a faint smile, "Young Master Yan, you can't show favoritism!"
Although Yan Xun had doubts in his heart, he still smiled nonchalantly: "I will definitely prepare a gift for President Sheng's birthday next time."
Even social circles have different levels; these people represent the interests of their families, so they are very careful to draw the line between them.
The Lu family provides greater assistance to the Yan family in the business world because the two families share common interests. That's why Yan Sicai arranged for his younger brother to befriend Lu Huai.
As for the Sheng family and the Yan family, they were only casual acquaintances.
Of course, even if Yan Xun wasn't as close as a brother to Sheng Yuanze, he still couldn't afford to offend this big shot.
The reason Sheng Yuanze was here was largely because of Lu Huai's influence; otherwise, ordinary people wouldn't have been able to persuade him to come.
Today is Lu Huai's 25th birthday.
To celebrate his grandson's birthday, the patriarch of the Lu family spent hundreds of millions of yuan to charter the cruise ship three days in advance.
This is enough to show how much the old man cherished his grandson, Lu Huai.
However, on what should have been a joyous day, Lu Huai, the protagonist, appeared completely uninterested and showed no enthusiasm whatsoever.
Although Yan Xun did not know the specific details, he knew the general situation.
When he went back last time, he asked his elder brother Yan Si about the white cat Yu Tang.
On the lush green golf course, Yan Si held a club, intently aiming at the distant target.
With a gentle swing, the white ball traced a beautiful arc in the air and flew into the distance.
At this moment, the beautiful secretary who was waiting nearby noticed and stepped forward to hand Yan Si a towel.
Yan Si took the towel and slowly wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He has handsome and refined features, but his temperament is not quite right; he has a somewhat sinister air about him.
"White Cat Jade Hall is an organization alliance that appeared in Jingzhou thirty years ago. It first developed in Yuzhou, and later its influence gradually spread to Gangcheng Sijiu City, Yancheng and various places around the world."
Upon hearing this, Yan Xun was somewhat surprised: "Do you know who the leader of this faction is?"
Yan Si handed the golf club to his secretary and turned to walk into the lounge at the back.
Yan Xun followed him inside, and he said thoughtfully, "I feel that such a large organization cannot possibly have only one leader."
Yan Si sat on the sofa and, upon hearing his younger brother's words, couldn't help but laugh. "Of course not. White Cat Jade Hall is actually just a general term. Its headquarters are in Jingzhou, and the conglomerates, organizations, and influence it encompasses are beyond the imagination of ordinary people."
Yan Xun thought for a moment, and after careful consideration, he said, "When we were playing billiards last time, I heard that Lu Huai was planning to make a deal with Bai Mao Yu Tang soon."
The Lu family's main business is chip research and development, while the Yan family's main business is the entertainment industry.
The Sheng family is involved in the jewelry industry.
The Qi family is involved in the gaming industry.
As for the Yan family, they are both involved in the entertainment industry, just like the Yan family.
Therefore, the Yan family and the Yan family often have friction, to the point that the two families are now hostile to each other.
Upon hearing Yan Xun's words, Yan Si did not show any envy. Instead, he picked up the tea that the maid had prepared and said in a slightly meaningful tone, "Although Lu Huai is a smart man, most smart men are arrogant."
Yan Xun's experience in the business world was far inferior to Yan Si's. He looked at his elder brother, who was sipping tea, and asked in a low voice, "Does that mean we can't do this deal?"
Yan Si put down his teacup and stated frankly, "It's not that it can't be done. Although Lu Huai is cooperating with Lan Ke Group in Yuzhou, it doesn't mean that he is cooperating with Bai Mao Yu Tang."
"According to my inside information, Lu Huai's cooperation this time will do more harm than good."
Yan Xun raised an eyebrow and asked in return, "Lu Huai is a smart man, surely he can see the situation clearly?"
Yan Si: "As I just said, the most dangerous thing about smart people is arrogance. Lu Huai has always been arrogant. You've been in contact with him the longest, so you can't be unaware of this."
Yan Xun squinted.
indeed.
Although Lu Huai had a dissolute father, at least his parents loved him, as did his grandfather, who had taken him under his wing and carefully nurtured him since he was a child.
Compared to other heirs of wealthy families, Lu Huai's life has been almost entirely smooth sailing, without any setbacks. Naturally, such a person is arrogant and confident.
But excessive arrogance becomes blind arrogance.
Yan Si suddenly spoke up: "I heard Qiuqiu is coming back to China soon?"
Qiuqiu refers to Gu Qianqiu.
Yan Xun smiled and said happily, "Yes, I heard that the tickets were booked for three days from now."
Three days later, it happened to be Lu Huai's birthday.
……
The cruise ship was filled with people from the elite and powerful, including many families who were rivals.
However, there is a tacit consensus within high society circles.
That means no matter how hostile, antagonistic, or fiercely competitive the various factions within the pyramid scheme may be behind the scenes, they must maintain a harmonious facade on the surface.
As the sole heir of the Yan family, Yan Nan naturally had to attend the birthday banquet.
As Lu Huai's fiancée, Yan Ting certainly couldn't be absent either.
However, Xu Rou coaxed Yan Nan into coming along as well.
The world of fame and fortune is commonplace in the entertainment industry, but Xu Rou was still shocked by the huge and luxurious cruise ship in front of her when she arrived at the location.
She considered herself to have high aspirations, but at this moment, the ambition hidden deep within her heart began to swell even more.
Xu Rou was extremely grateful that she had decisively bribed the doctor back then, which brought her the luxurious life she enjoys today.
Naturally, Yanting is now her stumbling block, a thorn in her side.
The thought that Lu Huai, a prodigy, was Yan Ting's fiancé filled Xu Rou with uncontrollable jealousy and longing.
She resented Yanting and longed for a man like Lu Huai.
Inside a restaurant on the third floor of the cruise ship.
"Sister, I wonder what kind of gift you prepared for President Lu?" Xu Rou had specially asked a makeup artist to do her elaborate makeup today, her lips were bright red: "I wonder if I could learn from her?"
Yan Ting, on the other hand, personally applied a perfectly light makeup to herself. Her full lips were coated with a burnt tomato-colored lip gloss, and a thin layer of peach-pink blush was applied to her fair cheeks, adding a touch of rosy color.
She glanced at Xu Rou, who clearly had ill intentions, and said in an icy voice, "Why should I show it to you?"
Xu Rou's eyes welled up with tears, and she looked pitiful as she said, "Sister, I know you have a prejudice against me. Don't worry, even if I go back to the Yan family now, I won't compete with you for the Yan family's resources."
The restaurant was quite crowded at this time.
In addition, Xu Rou's commotion was so obvious that the surrounding customers all turned to look.
They were naturally aware of the recent uproar in the Yan family about the real and fake heiress.
I never expected that this fake heiress of the Yan family would be so arrogant, bullying the real heiress to the point of tears.
Yan Ting has always been perceptive, and as soon as Xu Rou acted up, she immediately felt the contemptuous gazes converging on her from all directions.
"Xu Rou." Yan Ting lowered her voice to a whisper.
"If you say another word, I can't guarantee you'll still be sitting here unharmed." As soon as she finished speaking, a long crack appeared on the edge of the fine porcelain plate, pinched by delicate finger bones.
Xu Rou looked at it and suddenly remembered the power that Yan Ting had used that day, her face twisting slightly.
Li Qian is right, Yanting is a freak.
She thought she could easily control Yanting, who was aloof and lacked love, but she never expected that he was not a lamb to be slaughtered.
Seeing Xu Rou's ferocious expression yet still trying to maintain a smile, Yan Ting immediately felt relieved.
Faced with absolute power, even the most cunning and manipulative women are nothing but paper tigers.
……
As night fell, a bright moon quietly climbed into the sky above the cruise ship.
At the banquet, Master Lu sat in the main seat, leaning on a sandalwood cane.
Although his face was covered with fine lines and his hair was white, his imposing presence, even without anger, was still awe-inspiring.
For a moment, the table fell silent.
When the elders are present, the younger generation, who are usually unruly and dissolute, become much more obedient and well-behaved at this time.
It is a rule, a courtesy, and also represents the family's reputation.
Until Lu Huai spoke up: "Don't be so formal."
The momentarily frozen atmosphere finally began to flow.
Master Lu was a soldier when he was young, so he has an intimidating presence.
He squinted, observing everyone discreetly, until he saw Yanting sitting next to his grandson. He frowned, clearly displeased.
To be honest, he had never really thought much of his grandson's fiancée.
She used to be the eldest daughter of the Yan family, but now that she's lost that status, he looks down on her even less.
In Old Master Lu's heart, a wife worthy of Lu Huai must be a virtuous and capable woman with a good family background, good character, and good abilities, rather than Yan Ting, who is only good-looking.
Old Master Lu looked around and finally his gaze fell on Xu Rou next to Yan Nan. He then asked, "Are you Xu Rou, the one the Yan family just recognized?"
Everyone, including Xu Rou, was visibly taken aback.
Xu Rou's eyes lit up, and she immediately stood up from her seat, suppressing her excitement, and smiled ingratiatingly:
"Grandpa Lu, I have heard of you before, and seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."
Old Master Lu was an extremely shrewd and experienced man, and he saw through Xu Rou's self-perceived perfect disguise at a glance.
He thought to himself with disdain, "He's not even as good as Yanting, a lowly actor."
However, we still have to give the Yan family some face.
Old Master Lu said in a cold tone, "Sit down!"
He finished speaking in three words and then skipped over Xu Rou.
Xu Rou's face stiffened.
Yan Xun, sitting next to Lu Xu, clicked his tongue lightly.
It is human nature to curry favor with the powerful and influential.
But being unable to read between the lines is stupid.