Chapter 17
Chapter 17
The next day, Tang Shihan rose early, ate a simple breakfast, and went to the bank to withdraw money.
She had expected there would be only a few thousand yuan in the account, but to her utter astonishment, the card Ye Fengyun had given her really contained two million.
Tang Shihan covered her mouth in surprise, her emotions swirling in complexity.
“This guy actually gave me two million,” she thought, barely able to believe it. Despite her best efforts to control her feelings, the corners of her lips curled upward uncontrollably.
He might be a little ugly, but in other respects, he didn’t seem so bad after all.
Returning to the company, Tang Shihan handed the bank card to her secretary and issued instructions to alleviate the company’s urgent financial crisis.
Just then, Tang Yilin pushed the door open. Hearing that Tang Shihan had resolved the fiscal emergency, her expression changed abruptly.
Tang Shihan, why must you always be better than me? I tried every possible way to solve the crisis, and yet you managed it so easily!
Tang Yilin was consumed by hatred and jealousy. Not only was Tang Shihan more beautiful and had a better figure, she was also more capable. Because of this, Tang Yilin was always compared to Tang Shihan, who became the “perfect child” in her childhood memories.
Tang Yilin hated Tang Shihan for being too dazzling, her brilliance overshadowing everyone else.
Seeing Tang Shihan’s confident smile, Tang Yilin’s jealousy flared even hotter. She spoke with biting sarcasm, “No wonder you’re the deputy director, Tang. Everyone was helpless in the face of this financial crisis, but you resolved it with ease. Though I wonder if the money’s clean.”
Tang Shihan replied calmly, “It’s money Ye Fengyun earned from treating patients. Far cleaner than what you, the marketing director, make.”
“Ye Fengyun?” Tang Yilin frowned, stung by the remark but trying hard to hide her unease.
That ugly man, how could he have so much money? Who does he think he is?!
Tang Yilin’s heart pounded furiously.
The most expensive gift her husband Lin Lei had ever bought her in their years of marriage was worth only six hundred thousand. Yet Ye Fengyun had handed over two million in one go?
Tang Yilin felt deeply unsettled.
Before Tang Shihan found a man, she had feared that Tang Shihan would marry someone far superior to Lin Lei—a scion of a wealthy family. But when Ye Fengyun appeared, Tang Yilin felt relieved, thinking she had finally scored a victory, even secretly mocking Tang Shihan for ruining her future with such a marriage.
But now, the very man she had looked down upon had given two million without a second thought. Tang Yilin’s jealousy grew stronger.
“Oh, so now I understand how Deputy Director Tang can tolerate such an ugly man—it’s for the money. Well, I get it. No shame in making a living,” Tang Yilin sneered sarcastically.
Tang Shihan remained serene. “My relationship with Ye Fengyun is none of your concern, Director Tang. But as for you, I recall a certain big boss used to visit you quite often. You two seemed rather close. Looks like earning the marketing department’s money isn’t all that difficult.”
Tang Yilin slammed her palm on the desk. “Tang Shihan, don’t think being deputy director gives you the right to talk nonsense about me. I have my own ways of handling public relations!”
Tang Shihan smiled slightly, her words gentle but sharp. “Naturally. But I hope you pay attention to appearances, lest others gossip.”
“You—”
Tang Yilin’s face flushed with anger, nearly fainting with rage.
But you won’t stay smug for long. Tonight is Longhai Group’s advertising investment banquet. I’ve already had Lin Lei grease the right palms. Securing the partnership is inevitable. Then, we’ll see that ugly Ye Fengyun humiliated, and watch you two get your faces slapped!
With this thought, Tang Yilin felt much better. She tossed her hair with what she believed was grace and, with a half-smile, said, “Tang Shihan, tonight you’ll see the difference between us. Hahaha!”
She sashayed out of Tang Shihan’s office, swinging her hips flirtatiously. Outside, she turned back and shot a venomous look at Tang Shihan’s office door.
At the same time, Tang Yilin dialed Lin Lei’s number.
“Honey, how’s the partnership project going?”
“Don’t worry, I’ve already made sure to connect with Longhai Group’s marketing manager. We spent fifty thousand, but the project is ours for the taking!”
Hearing they had spent fifty thousand, Tang Yilin felt a pang of heartache, but thinking about clinching the partnership with Longhai—and imagining Tang Shihan’s defeated expression—she decided it was worth every penny. Let’s see what Tang Shihan uses to compete with me!
“Great, see you tonight at the Marriott International Hotel. Love you!”
She hung up, eagerly watching her phone, awaiting the evening.
As time passed and night fell, the entrance of the Marriott International Hotel was bustling with crowds and a dazzling array of luxury cars.
This was the largest five-star hotel in Yunchuan City, the place for high society.
Tonight, the entire hotel had been reserved by Longhai Group, who had cordially invited the city’s prominent business figures to attend the banquet.
All sorts of business personalities arrived, their attire and presence far beyond those of ordinary people.
A blue Porsche Cayenne stopped, and the door slowly opened. A long, snowy-white, beautiful leg gracefully touched down on the red carpet.
The owner of the leg stepped out, her flirtatious, smiling eyes captivating the crowd.
This woman was Yun Mengxi, the treasured daughter of the Yun family—one of Yunchuan’s four great clans.
Yun Mengxi was not only stunning in appearance, but her figure was truly remarkable. Most unforgettable, however, were her perfect, long, white legs.
Those legs were famous far and wide. Many scions of wealthy families had been obsessed and infatuated with them. A renowned painter had even created a portrait of her legs, which sold for a staggering five million.
Yun Mengxi was rather narcissistic about her legs, bathing them in milk every night and using all kinds of skincare products. That was why her legs were so white and glossy, soft and supple to the touch.
She had even insured her legs for ten million.
Her legs were not merely legs—they were works of art.
As her snowy legs strode the red carpet, the sharp color contrast made the crowd cheer and howl like wolves.
“Yun Mengxi’s legs are killing me!”
“So beautiful, so beautiful!”
“If only I could touch them, I’d die happy, I’d give up everything!”
Hearing the wild voices, Yun Mengxi covered her lips and smiled, displaying a shy expression, though inside she was elated, feeling a lofty sense of superiority.
She felt like a queen, enjoying the worship and praise of these lowly masses, none of whom were worthy of her.
With the Yun family’s arrival, the other families soon followed.
Amidst the interplay of spotlights and flowers, a Mercedes-Benz stopped before the crowd.
A sultry beauty, clad in a seductive red evening gown, stepped out.
This was Lin Qinghuan, the precious daughter of the Lin family.
Compared to Yun Mengxi, Lin Qinghuan’s legs were less striking, but her figure was even more alluring.
Yun Mengxi’s legs were long and captivating, but her figure was a bit youthful—tall and slender.
Lin Qinghuan’s body was voluptuous and toned, thanks to her passion for fitness and yoga. She was firm and full of strength, with sexy abs and an enticing peach-shaped bottom. Her evening gown was filled to the brim by her proud curves.
If Yun Mengxi’s beautiful legs evoked a yearning for beauty and possession, Lin Qinghuan inspired primal desire—a wild, animalistic allure.
If one were to compare Lin Qinghuan’s beauty to an animal, she was a leopard—a beauty leopard.
When Lin Qinghuan appeared, the cheers were less frenzied, but the men’s faces grew even redder.
That was Lin Qinghuan’s charm, like walking hormones, stimulating the most primitive desires.
The appearance of these two beauties raised the atmosphere to new heights.
The next arrival was Xu Meijiao, the daughter of the Xu family.
Xu Meijiao was not inferior to the previous two, but her beauty was not so ostentatious—it was reserved and subtle, in other words, quietly seductive.
She appeared demure and calm, but when you met her gaze, you could sense a powerful, smoldering desire within, her eyes hot and moist, as if they could draw you in.
“My God, she’s gorgeous.”
“To see the three great beauties of Yunchuan City tonight—my life is complete.”
“That’s all it takes? You haven’t seen the one from the Tang family.”
“Who from the Tang family?”
“Tang Shihan! I tell you, these three each have a distinctive beauty, but Tang Shihan combines all their charms in one!”
“The ultimate embodiment of beauty?”
The crowd was stunned.
And as everyone fantasized about Tang Shihan, she appeared.