Heaven help her! If only a thunderous bolt could strike her down! If they didn't find a bar handsome, then who had she been with last night??
Leng Xiaoyao slumped onto the bed, feeling utterly drained. "Xiaoyao, are you okay? Did something really happen with a man last night?"
"Ah! Just let me die!"
Pei Menglu looked at her friend's hopeless demeanor and quickly guessed that something significant had happened—something scandalous. She immediately called Sima Yuyao, only saying, "Xiaoyao had a situation last night."
Five minutes later, Sima Yuyao arrived at Pei Menglu's house, rushing into the bedroom. "Quick, tell me! What happened to Xiaoyao?"
At this point, Leng Xiaoyao was curled up under the covers, wailing. She couldn't handle alcohol; it turned her into a different person, and she couldn't even remember who she had been with!
Pei Menglu and Sima Yuyao dragged her out from under the blankets and made her sit up. "Leng Xiaoyao, spill! Tell us everything that happened after you went to the bathroom last night!"
"It's all your fault, you two terrible friends! You said you'd find me a bar handsome, and I thought…."
As she recalled the events, she felt like the world was ending. How could she be so foolish?
Pei Menglu and Sima Yuyao exchanged wide-eyed glances, then asked in unison, "Was he handsome? What was it like going from a girl to a woman?"
"Stop! I was drunk! I don't remember anything!"
Sima Yuyao patted Leng Xiaoyao's shoulder, feigning sympathy. "Xiaoyao, it's done now. Just accept it. What else can you do?"
In frustration, Leng Xiaoyao threw a pillow at her. "It's all your fault for teasing me about not being able to find a bar handsome! I only wanted to prove I could do it! Who knew that man wasn't even a bar handsome?"
Pei Menglu chimed in with a comment that made Leng Xiaoyao's head pound, "The most important thing now is to keep your brothers from finding out about last night. Otherwise, you're in for it."
"I know! So you both need to keep it a secret. Otherwise…"
Leng Xiaoyao made a slicing motion across her throat with her hand.
"Your Majesty, please spare us! We'll keep our mouths shut at all costs!"
Pei Menglu and Sima Yuyao exchanged fearful glances, playing along with exaggerated expressions.
After a moment of despair, Leng Xiaoyao thought, it's just a story that shouldn't have happened. It's not a big deal. She could treat last night as a dream; now that she was awake, she could forget it.
While Leng Xiaoyao was trying to simplify her chaotic thoughts, things were quite different for Han Chenyu.
Han Group was a multinational conglomerate with dozens of subsidiaries, including major sectors like machinery and automotive manufacturing. It was a leader in several industries.
At that moment, in the office of the CEO on the 88th floor, a tall and imposing man stood by the window, while an assistant reported something to him from behind.
"Sir, I've found out that the woman is the youngest daughter of the Leng family. Her family is very indulgent with her. We don't know how she got on your bad side," John said, struggling to keep his composure.
He had been summoned early that morning to investigate a woman, and after finally gathering information, he was now dealing with his boss's low-pressure demeanor. Being the CEO's assistant was not easy; if this continued, he might end up with a heart attack!
"So it's her, the youngest daughter of Leng Feng. I've finally found you, little girl. I wonder how you'll handle my wrath. I'm looking forward to it," Han Chenyu mused.
"Sir, what did you say?"
"John, I remember the Leng family is hosting a ball next week. Isn't it Mrs. Leng's birthday party?"
"Yes, sir, but you mentioned you wouldn't be able to attend."
"Cancel my other obligations. I can't miss the chance to wish Mrs. Leng a happy birthday," he ordered.
"Yes, sir."
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At the Leng family villa...
"Miss, are you ready yet? Your parents are already downstairs," a servant named Aunt Fu called from outside the door. Today was Mrs. Leng's birthday, and she was urging Leng Xiaoyao to hurry.
"Aunt Fu, please tell my mom I'll be right down. You go ahead first!"
Leng Xiaoyao replied while fixing her hair.
Since returning home, she had been trying hard to forget what had happened that night. After all, she didn't even know what the man looked like. She vaguely remembered that he was handsome and cool, but perhaps she would never see him again. So why worry?
With her naturally cheerful disposition, Leng Xiaoyao winked at her reflection in the mirror. She turned and headed downstairs.
"Wow, there are so many people today!"
As she walked, she noticed the crowd. In addition to prominent political and business figures, there were also many beautiful women present, all seemingly vying for her brothers' attention. Her three brothers were the epitome of men, possessing almost every virtue and regarded as "diamond bachelors" in the eyes of women. It was no wonder so many wanted to be her sisters-in-law!
Sure enough, her second and third brothers were surrounded by a throng of captivating women, all batting their eyelashes and sending flirtatious glances, while her eldest brother, the workaholic, remained oblivious, discussing business with the guests.