Ye Shiqing held her head high, a ruddy and confident smile on her face as she approached Lu Zhenzhen, "Miss Lu, do you remember me? We've met before."
Lu Zhenzhen was talking to a few familiar CEOs when she was suddenly surrounded by a group of women.
She gave Ye Shiqing a cold glance, "Who are you?"
"I am..." Ye Shiqing looked around, awkwardly tugging at the corner of her mouth, "I'm Shiqing, a contestant in the classical dance competition. Last time at the dinner, I was there with you..."
"There are no shortcuts here, don't try to exploit relationships. Focus more on dancing instead of just flattering and scheming."
Lu Zhenzhen didn't even give her a proper look and walked away after speaking.
Ye Shiqing's face turned completely red.
She had not spoken to Lu Zhenzhen, but during that evening, the contestants had sat at the same table. Lu Zhenzhen was one of the investors, sitting with many big shots, and Ye Shiqing had joined many others in toasting.
She thought she had made herself known in front of Lu Zhenzhen, and in the presence of so many people, she should have received some respect. Little did she know, Lu Zhenzhen would expose her right there.
"Heh!"
Someone started laughing, "I thought she was quite familiar with Miss Lu given her confidence, but it turns out she was just pretending!"
"It's only to be expected, the Lu Family's status is not something the Ye Family can even dream to match."
"I should have known better not to come over, it's embarrassing for me as well, let's disperse!"
Kang Xin didn't say a word, she smiled, released Ye Shiqing's hand, and walked away with the wealthy ladies.
"What's going on!" Lin Shuyun, who had been humiliated, shouted angrily, "Didn't you say you had a relationship with Miss Lu?"
Ye Shiqing burst into tears, "I, I don't know why Miss Lu targeted me, we definitely know each other."
"And she treats you like this even though you know her?" Lin Shuyun pulled her over and whispered fiercely, "Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Chen are my card buddies, did you hear what they just said? It won't be long before the entire wealthy ladies' circle knows about this. You are the young lady of the Ye Family, you can't embarrass us like this. Go find Shen Shichu right now and stick with him tonight, no one will dare speak ill of you with him backing you!"
Ye Shiqing: "What if Brother Chu doesn't agree?"
"Then keep pestering him! Shen's has grown so big, not without the help of Ye's. If you take the initiative, he won't push you away."
Ye Shiqing opened her mouth as if to say something, but the gazes of those nearby wealthy ladies nearly pierced through her.
She gritted her teeth, wiped her tears, and picked up her skirt as she headed towards Shen Shichu.
Lu Zhenzhen, after mingling with others for a round, looked around and finally spotted Nan Jiaojiao sitting by the window.
She leaned to the side with several pastries in front of her, not having touched her tea even once.
Lu Zhenzhen waved over a waiter and pointed toward Nan Jiaojiao, "See that lady over there? Take some pastries and coconut milk to her, take good care of her. If she feels the slightest discomfort, come and tell me immediately."
The waiter dared not ask why, simply followed the instructions, though puzzled internally.
Miss Lu was famously difficult, never caring for anyone's face. The instructions just now almost elevated that person to a godlike status.
This unfamiliar face, who is she exactly?
A moment later, the waiter placed the food and a Fox Mask in front of Nan Jiaojiao.
"Hello, these were sent to you by Miss Lu's orders. There's a masquerade later, and we've randomly picked a mask for you. I hope you enjoy your evening."