The angry shouts from the surrounding students abruptly ceased.
Xu Shi?
Paula?
What are these titles?
Li Yirou, trembling, asked, "Mr. Tang, are you… are you talking to them? Are you talking to those two?"
"Not talking to them, am I supposed to be talking to you?"
Tang Ying snapped back coldly, snatching the golden phoenix back.
She secretly regretted how unlucky she was.
Including this time, she had already flattered Xu Zhengyang twice, and both times had backfired.
What was wrong with her?
"Mr. Tang… Mr. Tang, what do you mean? Why are you talking to them? Do you know them?"
Cao Fang had a terrible premonition and asked with a quiver in her voice.
"This golden phoenix is a gift from Paula. You ask if I know her?" Tang Ying said coldly.
"Stop wasting time with them. Didn't you hear them telling us to get lost?"
Xu Zhengyang rudely grabbed a few more grapes and waved Tang Ying over.
"Got it, Mr. Xu."
Tang Ying nodded and turned to leave. As she passed by Cheng Paula, she casually took Paula's hand, as close as if they were sisters.
Everyone was in shock.
It turned out that Tang Ying was indeed called by Xu Zhengyang and Cheng Paula, bringing the golden phoenix to celebrate.
What kind of power was this?
Shu Man, who had been hiding in the corner and hadn't been seen by Tang Ying earlier, now had her eyes wide open, as if struck by lightning.
She had already been badly hurt by Xu Zhengyang, but now she had no thoughts of revenge left.
"No! No, no! Don't go! Paula!!"
Li Yirou suddenly came back to her senses and cried out in shock, quickly chasing after them.
The Li family and Sun Feng also reacted, all frantically pursuing.
Li Yirou was green with envy.
Everything was supposed to be hers!
If she had just gotten along with Cheng Paula earlier, she would have connected with Tang Ying.
Who could have thought! Who could have thought?
But now she was watching as heaven was within reach, only to have it destroyed by her own hands!
The front hall manager, who had understood what was going on, waved outside. A few security guards rushed in and collided with Li Yirou just as she was about to catch up with Tang Ying, directly blocking the Li family.
"Paula! Paula!!"
Li Yirou cried out in despair.
Xu Zhengyang and the others stopped and looked back at the weeping family.
"Paula, I was wrong. We're still good sisters, right? We're roommates! Please don't hold it against me, please, I beg you!"
She had to beg now. It was no longer just about whether they could get close to Tang Ying.
They had offended Xu Zhengyang and Cheng Paula earlier.
Tang Ying would surely take revenge on them; she didn't even need to lift a finger! Just a word, and countless people would be willing to go to great lengths to destroy their small factory.
"Yes, we were blind! Please have mercy on us!"
Cao Fang was also in tears, hoping to curry favor with Tang Ying.
This was a chance to rise to fame, but now it seemed like it was slipping away.
"Are we still good sisters? You should be asking yourselves that.
I have never offended you! I've never wronged anyone! When we were in school, you were always targeting me. I treated everyone cautiously, but what about you?
You even set up a group to crowdsource bribes to block me from finding a job! And you took pleasure in it!!
At least ten people here were involved!
What exactly did I do to offend you?"
Cheng Paula finally erupted, years of grievances pouring out as tears streamed down her face, pointing at everyone and airing her long-held frustrations.
"We're doomed! We're doomed! It's my fault! But you're the kindest, I know, and you'll forgive me, won't you?"
Li Yirou sobbed.
Cheng Paula shook her head.
Seeing Cheng Paula's tears, Xu Zhengyang was genuinely angry.
"You indeed deserve to be punished! You have ten hours to leave San Tai City, otherwise, I will do everything in my power to make you bankrupt!
And you, Sun Feng, I spared your Sun family's life because I promised to let Zhou Man not end up on the streets. You need to take care of her.
If I see Zhou Man well-fed and clothed, then your Sun family will replace her on the streets!"
Xu Zhengyang issued a final ultimatum.
"Yes! Yes! I understand!" Sun Feng quickly bowed in gratitude.
Xu Zhengyang wiped Cheng Paula's tears, took her hand, and walked out.
Leaving behind the Li family, who were sitting in despair.
Ten hours wasn't even enough to sell the factory, let alone deal with the massive backlog of breach of contract orders.
It seemed Xu Zhengyang was determined to strike them down!
And before dealing the final blow, he gave them ten hours to struggle, providing a glimmer of hope before plunging them into despair.
What kind of person had they offended…
Sun Feng was now the most fortunate one.
Meanwhile, Sun Li and the others were trembling, knowing they would have a long time without sleep.
Outside the hotel, Tang Ying smiled and wiped Cheng Paula's tears.
"It's all over now."
She envied Cheng Paula deeply.
After seventeen years of dropping out and surviving the harsh world, Cheng Paula was still young. These grievances were just passing clouds.
But Paula had Xu Zhengyang, a man like him shielding her from storms. She would no longer face hardships.
And Tang Ying was still helpless, though she had latched onto Xu Zhengyang, it wasn't the kind of support she truly desired.
"By the way, Tang Jie, I've figured out the feng shui layout you mentioned. Just add two stone lions at the east gate, one facing northeast and the other northwest."
Xu Zhengyang thought it was a good chance to mislead Cheng Paula, so she wouldn't always wonder where his money came from.
The profession of a feng shui master was an excellent cover; anyway, Zhang Yu had believed it.
Tang Ying was initially taken aback but quickly responded:
"Oh, I see. Thanks, Mr. Xu. I'll transfer two hundred dollars to you when I get back."
"Sure!"
Tang Ying offered a few more comforting words before leaving in her car.
Xu Zhengyang and the others returned to their car. Cheng Paula finally looked at Xu Zhengyang with a slightly open mouth.
"Ah! No wonder Tang Ying was so respectful to you. You've suddenly become so wealthy and learned how to deceive!"
"Hmph, to be honest, I've gained some fame in the feng shui world. If you say that, my followers might come after you!"
Xu Zhengyang said seriously.
Cheng Paula chuckled and rolled her eyes at him. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she lowered her head and whispered:
"Thank you."
"Huh? What did you say? I didn't hear." Xu Zhengyang leaned in.
"Bad guy!" Cheng Paula exclaimed, pinching his ear.
After some playful banter, Xu Zhengyang asked seriously:
"Now that there's no one hindering you, you can choose the career you like. Do you have any plans?"
This question made Cheng Paula both excited and a bit conflicted.
Xu Zhengyang then proposed:
"How about this? You've always dreamed of opening a health food restaurant, right? I'll provide the money, you do the work, and we'll split the profits. How about it?"
"Don't pity me. Even though you have money now, don't think you can buy my soul!"
Cheng Paula frowned, dissatisfied.
"Why would I buy your soul? You can see it as an investment. I just enjoy seeing you work. It's the pleasure of counting money.
Otherwise, if I spend money recklessly, what if I spend it all on personal training sessions?"
Cheng Paula immediately shook her head vigorously. Every time she thought of Xu Zhengyang spending five dollars on a course, she felt sorry for him.
That five dollars was enough to start a restaurant.
"Exactly. I know you're proud, but think about it.
If someone destined to be an actress is discovered by a scout on the street and offered a leading role in a drama, would you refuse the opportunity and insist on starting as an extra?"
Cheng Paula bit her lip, admitting that Xu Zhengyang had a point. Moreover, she had no reason to refuse his goodwill; that would be too ungrateful.
"Alright then… Boss."