But she hadn't expected them to be so powerful, a huge domestic financial group. She didn't pay much attention to finance and economics, and had no idea that the Shang Family was this influential.
No wonder Shang Jingchen was so extravagant, casually throwing around tens of millions.
He totally outclasses those billionaires. He's not on the same playing field.
She felt dizzy. Before, she was so arrogant in front of him.
She thought he was just a rich second-generation heir. For someone like him, to destroy her would be as easy as crushing a bug.
"What, are you frightened now? Have you run out of nonsense?" With a scornful look, Chen Yan eyed her up and down. "Looking at your poor appearance, you're just a toad lusting after swan's flesh."
Ye Lu thought to herself, she was the toad and he was the swan?
Even if he was offered to her, she wouldn't want to eat. His meat seemed like it might be poisonous.
However, seeing Chen Yan fawning over the Shang Family like this, she felt the need to put her in her place and spare herself from her spite.
"Even in my poor state, I'm better than your nouveau riche attitudes. He happens to fancy me. Do you not believe me, are you jealous? I still have his check with me. He promised to help our company. Take a good look."
Ye Lu pulled out a check and handed it to Ye Wanli.
Ye Wanli looked at the check, dumbstruck. "This check is real. Oh my god, my daughter, you really have become his girlfriend."
Chen Yan, still disbelieving, lunged and snatched the check.
Her eyes bulged with surprise and faces lighted up with joy.
"This ten million is real. Oh my lord, Crown Prince Shang is indeed generous."
"So you believe it now? Didn't you belittle me just now? Claimed I was only fit to be with low-life thugs?" Ye Lu sneered.
Chen Yan had an embarrassed look on her face. She looked at Ye Lu and grunted a few times.
"Who knew that Crown Prince Shang suddenly had a change of taste and wanted something mild. But don't get too cocky. I've heard Crown Prince Shang keeps lots of women around. He's probably just toying with you. It's unlikely to last long. You'd be wise to exploit him while you can, lest you end up losing out both emotionally and financially in the end."
"That's none of your business." Ye Lu gritted her teeth, "Dad, I'm going to check on Yuanyuan and Yiyi."
"Alright, you don't usually stay here, you're always busy with school and work, you barely come home. They've missed you a lot."
Ye Lu walked upstairs to the children's room.
She opened the door to a large room with two beds, adorned with adorable sunflowers.
One little girl was still sound asleep, clutching her blanket. One foot stuck out, claiming her territory just like a tomboy.
Ye Lu's heart softened. Yiyi was still a blanket hog.
She was about to tuck her in when.
She saw a graceful little figure coming out of the bathroom. This cute little face, still chubby from baby fat, but the expression was quite mature and composed, like a little adult.
He quickly covered his sister with the blanket.
"Yuanyuan, why are you up so early?" Ye Lu rushed over and enthusiastically kissed her darling son Ye Yuan, "Let mommy give you a kiss."
Ye Yuan reluctantly let her saliva cover his soft, fragrant little face.
"Early to bed and early to rise. Time shouldn't be wasted on meaningless sleep. I have to get up to study." The little fellow spoke with coolness.
Ye Lu was embarrassed. He was so young and yet gave such a philosophical statement, she felt ashamed.
"Do you even know what meaningless sleep is? Children should sleep soundly and play happily every day. That's a child's job. You're too mature for your age."
"I'm not little, I'm already six years old. I'll grow up soon." The little fellow's eyes sparkled, filled with anticipation of growing up.
Ye Lu sighed. Was he already six?
Just like that, six years had slipped by.
Time flew by so fast. She had completely forgotten how she had initially managed to survive.
Fifteen when she met him, the sweetness of first love was like a rainbow, dreamy and beautiful.