50: Chen Jing

Gao Ying walked at the very front, with Gao Xuan and Yin Lin trailing half a step behind, while Yin Zong and the others followed behind those two.

One look was enough to tell who held the most status in this group.

Upon reaching the banquet hall, Gao Xuan led her to a quiet sofa to sit down.

“Sister, I'll go get some desserts for you.” Knowing she loved desserts, Gao Xuan headed to the dessert area.

Gao Ying sat there, watching the various people in the banquet chatting.

In their eyes, she saw respect, disdain, and also indifference.

In short, there were all kinds of people.

When the time was right, Shen He's family went up to the stage to give a speech: “Thank you all for gracing the Shen Family's banquet today. My son Shen An is already twenty-one years old, and as his father, I hope he can start a family and a career.”

“Of course, it's also because I'm getting old and can't compare to the youth, so I'm looking forward to enjoying the company of grandchildren.”

“As luck would have it, President Chen brought his daughter over as guests yesterday. When we talked about our children's marriage, we shared the same thoughts.”

“So we thought we'd let the two young people meet. It turned out to be fate, as these two children actually fell in love at first sight.”

“Since we're holding a banquet today, we'll share the joy with everyone.”

While Shen He was making up stories on stage, the people below clapped politely.

“Your Highness, this is President Chen's profile.”

The moment Shen He mentioned President Chen, Yin Lin retrieved that person's information.

Of course, this was done through formal procedures.

President Chen's full name is Chen Qiang. He is quite Fugui and his family is in the jewelry business.

This man dotes on his wife quite a bit and treats his daughter as the apple of his eye.

In truth, he hadn't taken a liking to Shen An; the one he favored was Shen Xuan.

“Good taste,” Gao Ying commented.

Indeed, her own taste was excellent.

However, this Shen An was quite smooth-tongued. President Chen's daughter had been protected too well, so she couldn't withstand his sweet talk.

After meeting twice, she was already pestering President Chen to let her marry Shen An.

“This Chen Jing is very beautiful, it's just a pity she's been protected too well and doesn't know the scumbag's true colors.” Seeing Chen Jing's photo, Gao Ying said regretfully.

[Ding! Side quest issued: Please host prevent Chen Jing from marrying Shen An.]

[Reward for success: Appreciation Etiquette Card. Penalty for failure: None.]

“Fugui, doesn't your main system know a common saying?” Gao Ying put the information on the table and picked up a glass of juice.

[What saying?] Fugui asked, somewhat dazed.

“'Rather tear down a temple than break up a marriage.' Asking me to break up someone else's marriage—isn't that asking for a strike from heaven?”

Although Gao Ying felt it was a pity for a flower like Chen Jing to be stuck in cow dung, she didn't intend to get involved.

It wasn't that she was cold-blooded, but one shouldn't meddle in other people's karma lightly; otherwise, not only would one gain nothing, but one might also end up being blamed.

[The reason the main system wants Sister to handle Chen Jing's matter is that she has donated a lot of money to charitable organizations.]

[And it's not just to your place. This Chen Jing has a pure heart; whenever she sees help-seeking videos posted online, she donates.]

[Except for one who is sincere to her, all her other friends are only after her money.] Fugui pulled up Chen Jing's information.

“This child... to put it nicely, she has a pure heart; to put it bluntly, she's a fool!” Looking at Chen Jing's profile on the screen, Gao Ying felt a bit of a headache.

“Yin Zong, go bring this Miss Chen over.”

“Your Highness is always so soft-hearted.” Yin Lin picked up a strawberry cake to feed her.

“Too much talk. I'm only stepping in because she's so stupid I can't stand to watch it.”

“A Xuan, when do we act?” Gao Ying ate the cake and gave him a flirtatious glare before turning to ask Gao Xuan.

“I'll go now, just in time to free up some space for Sister to resolve Miss Chen's matter.” Gao Xuan fed her a peeled grape and took a wet wipe to clean his hands, his movements incredibly pleasing to the eye.

Looking at those long, fair hands, Gao Ying couldn't help but reach out to interlock her fingers with his and gave them a shake: “Our A Xuan is the best, I'll wait for you!”

“I won't let Sister down.” Looking at their clasped hands, Gao Xuan felt a bit reluctant to go, but seeing his sister's encouraging gaze, he still reluctantly withdrew his hand, stood up, and walked toward the stage.

“Hello everyone, my name is Gao Xuan. I'm sure some of the uncles and aunts present recognize me.”

“Originally my name was Shen Xuan. Because President Shen did not think much of me, we published a notice to sever ties.”

“I am very grateful for President Shen's decision. Truly, from childhood until now, what I am most grateful for is this decision of his.”

“Because of this decision, I was able to meet my sister—the salvation of my life, the person I love most in my life.” As Gao Xuan said this, he looked affectionately at the woman in red below the stage.

Gao Ying didn't disappoint him either, returning a blown kiss.

“This kid is really sly, actually pulling that public confession stunt.” Yin Lin looked at the person speaking on stage with a dangerous glint in his eyes.

“Didn't you collude with him? Since he can be a CEO, how could he be a little white rabbit?” Gao Ying looked at him with a bit of schadenfreude.

“So what if he confesses? I'm already yours anyway, while he's still nothing.” Yin Lin's tone was full of pride.

Seeing him like this, Gao Ying wanted to tease him a few more times, but Yin Zong arrived with Chen Jing.

“Your Highness, the person has been brought.” After Yin Zong brought her over, he resumed his post.

Chen Jing's hands nervously toyed with her dress.

Just now, her father had said that this Miss Gao might look young, but her strength was unfathomable. He told her to speak cautiously and absolutely not to offend her.

“Miss Chen, I just wanted to have a chat with you. No need to be so nervous, please sit.” Seeing her so uneasy, Gao Ying wondered if she was really that scary.

She was clearly a kind and beautiful woman, okay?

[Sister, as the old Huaxia saying goes, you're like Old Lady Wang selling melons—praising your own goods.] Fugui couldn't help but complain.

“Shut up, don't make me put you in solitary confinement.”

Chen Jing obediently sat opposite her, quietly lifting her eyes to look at her, and finally couldn't help but ask in a small voice: “Miss Gao, we haven't met before. I wonder why you called me over?”

“Yingyi Charity Company is my property. You are very compassionate, Miss Chen. The company has only been established for a short while, yet your donations have already reached a million, so I really wanted to get to know you.”

Gao Ying didn't start by persuading her to leave Shen An right away; instead, she began with charity as the topic.

“My parents dote on me a lot and give me two million in pocket money every month. This month's pocket money just came in when I happened to see Miss Gao's charity company, so I took out one million to donate.” Hearing her mention this, Chen Jing's mood gradually relaxed.

“President Chen truly raised a kind girl. Not only are you compassionate, but you're also so beautiful.” Gao Ying sat up straight and leaned closer to her.

“Tha... Thank you... for the compliment, Miss Gao. You are also very beautiful.”

Gao Ying's sudden approach gave Chen Jing a shock from her beauty. Coupled with the faint scent of roses wafting into her nose, Chen Jing felt her face grow very hot.

“Good girl, as the chairwoman of the charity company, it's I who should be thanking you.” Gao Ying mischievously extended her index finger to tilt up her chin.

Boom!

Chen Jing felt her face burning; it must be incredibly red. Miss Gao was truly beautiful and alluring. If she were a boy, she would definitely follow her around shamelessly.