Liu Lanzhi also lifted her chin, a mocking smile was displayed on her lips. It was her first time seeing Li Nuxie after she came back from the US.
She hated the fact that Li Nuxie didn't make a commotion when she took the CEO position from Li Chao.
Although she already have it, it doesn't bring any happiness to her heart. She knew that Li Chao doesn't like the position while Li Nuxie certainly was not the type to be tied down in a particular area.
Liu Lanzhi was right on both points. However, she didn't know that Li Nuxie was willing to give up her freedom just to avoid her from taking over.
No one knew what happened in the study room of the Li Ancestral House except Old Madam Li and Dao Ze. Old Madam Li will never tell a soul that she hurt her granddaughter while Dao Ze was not in the right position to gossip.
"I wonder why you are here? As far as I am concern, you're not connected with Li Textile anymore," Liu Lanzhi said, emphasizing the last three words.
Li Nuxie sneered. "Who told you I was here for business?"
"Oh? Don't tell me you became one of those women who crave for the Xu Young Masters' attention?" Liu Lanzhi arched an eyebrow.
Li Nuxie almost burst out laughing. Her? Craving for a man's attention? She resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Excuse you, it was always Xu Wei who gets her attention.
"I don't have the luxury of time to do that," Li Nuxie's eyes went from Liu Lanzhi's face down to her feet.
Liu Lanzhi put her hands inside her trench coat, hiding her clenched fists effectively. But not so effective because Li Nuxie noticed it.
Hmmmmp. She maybe stole Li Nuxie's design but Liu Lanzhi cannot win against her.
Shrugging her shoulders, Liu Lanzhi pretended to look at the ceiling. "So, have you been inside the Octagon Hotel?"
If there was one thing Liu Lanzhi knew that can throw Li Nuxie out of reason, it was the Octagon Hotel.
When it reached Li Nuxie's ears, she willed herself not to do something shameful in public. She was still the Young Miss Li. She inclined her head.
"Yes. Grandma brought me there because she said that I love heights."
Even if Liu Lanzhi was the CEO, it doesn't change the fact that she was still an adopted granddaughter.
"Of course, I designed it," Liu Lanzhi stared at her, curling her lips.
The receptionist didn't know what to do. How did she get to meet these kind of people? One was the Young Miss Li while the other was the current CEO of Li Textile and the architect behind the Octagon Hotel.
Li Nuxie chuckled. "Indeed. The designer was really 'talented' to be able to get the attention of Xu Corp., right?"
The two of them knew what Li Nuxie was talking about. It was Li Nuxie's design that got the attention of the Xu Corp.'s CEO. So even though Liu Lanzhi claimed it as hers, it doesn't change the fact that it was Li Nuxie who designed it.
Liu Lanzhi's slanted eyes narrowed.
Xu Ming drew his brows together. The conversation between the two women caught his attention. It seems that there was bad blood between them.
Liu Lanzhi's eyes went to the side. A smile broke on her lips. "Second Young Master Xu."
Li Nuxie glanced towards the elevator. Xu Ming walked towards them.
"Miss Liu. I don't remember having an appointment with you."
Liu Lanzhi smiled. "I don't have an appointment. It was about the Octagon Hotel."
"What about it?" Xu Ming couldn't care less about it. Having coffee with Li Nuxie was more important.
"I don't think it was appropriate to talk about business in front of outsiders," Liu Lanzhi eyed Li Nuxie.
Xu Ming curled his lips. Li Nuxie was bound to become part of the Xu Family in the future. He glanced at the receptionist. "Ask my secretary to schedule an appointment with Miss Liu."
"Yes, sir."
Liu Lanzhi cleared her throat. "I am officially the CEO of Li Textile, Second Young Master Xu."
"Titles don't matter. But if you want to be called CEO Liu, so be it," Xu Ming looked at his watch. "My secretary will keep in touch with you regarding your concern," Xu Ming turned around, not waiting for Liu Lanzhi's response.
Liu Lanzhi pressed her lips together. She knew that Xu Wei was in the building. Who cares about Xu Ming, anyway? He could be another stepping stone towards Xu Wei.
"Young Miss Li," Xu Ming took a step towards Li Nuxie who was currently enjoying how Xu Ming stomped on her ego.
"I thought you will forget my invitation," Li Nuxie said, staring back at Xu Ming. His facial features were different from Xu Wei which was why she didn't think that the two of them were related.
Xu Ming shook his head. He wouldn't dare or his elder brother will have his balls. "No, just got caught up upstairs."
"You know my cousin?" Liu Lanzhi butt in, walking closer towards them.
"You're cousins?" That's some news, Xu Ming thought.
Li Nuxie forced a smile. "I guess so. My grandma adopted her. That makes her an adopted granddaughter. But I don't think Miss Liu will need the backing of Li Family. I mean she's already the CEO of Li Textile. That's power per se. Right, Miss Liu?"
Liu Lanzhi was speechless. She wasn't expecting that Li Nuxie will hang their dirty laundry in public. After a while, Liu Lanzhi nodded.
Li Nuxie stopped paying attention to Liu Lanzhi. She gave the paper bag to Xu Ming. "This is for your sister."
Liu Lanzhi dropped her jaw when she saw the paper bag. Impossible! How could Li Nuxie attended the NU C's launching? She used everything in her power to obtain an invitation. She even said that she was from the Li Family and yet, she was still not invited.
Xu Ming glanced inside the paper bag. "This was the Stones Bikini?"
Li Nuxie nodded.
"Thanks. Nana will definitely love this," Xu Ming took the paper bag. "I'll just inform my Secretary about this. I'll be back later."
Meanwhile, Liu Lanzhi almost choked when she realized that the Stones bikini was inside the paper bag. She was planning to buy the bikini after she saw the video on NU C's website. However, only those who attended have the chance to buy it.
So her plan was changed. She will research the buyer and try to buy it from him/her.
"How could you go inside the launching? Did your boyfriend brought you there?"
There's no way Li Nuxie will gain access to the launching that easy. She was practically unknown in the elite group of City S despite being the Young Miss Li.
"Nope. I know the owner."
"Stop pulling my leg!"
Li Nuxie shrugged. "If you don't believe me, I can't do anything about it."
You'll never own a NU C design. Not now. Not ever. Li Nuxie smirked inwardly.