1For someone like Feng Haoyu, a mere bit player, Xiao Ming couldn't be bothered to waste time and energy, but Yun Shi Yu obviously had a penchant for mischief, and he couldn't very well let her down.
Sighing silently in his heart, he retorted, "Didn't you say you didn't care whether I was rich or poor? What does it matter whose Rolls-Royce it is then?"
"Yes, I, I did say that, but you've lied to me, and there's nothing I hate more than deceit!"
In Yun Shi Yu's angry expression, there was a mix of guilt as she perfectly embodied the image of a gold-digging woman trying hard to appear innocent.
Seeing that his few words had driven a wedge between Xiao Ming and his companion, Feng Haoyu couldn't be more thrilled. He laughed and said, "This lady obviously has substance and taste, a refined person indeed.
It's a pity, though, that there are too many scumbags in the world who exploit the kindness and nobility of women, swindling them for money and love, tarnishing the reputation of us decent men, utterly despicable!"
"You're absolutely right, sir." Yun Shi Yu picked up her bag, stood next to Feng Haoyu, and glared at Xiao Ming, "Some men are born disasters, flirting with women everywhere, it wouldn't be unjust at all if they were beaten to death."
Xiao Ming wasn't sure if it was just an illusion, but he felt that this girl might not be just acting, but rather taking the opportunity to vent.
In all honesty, who have I ever flirted with?
At that moment, the staff at the real estate office began to look at Xiao Ming with disdain.
No wonder he was such a fool to buy a house in full payment; turns out he's just a broke bloke trying to show off and pick up chicks!
Some turned to look at the second floor, their faces schadenfreude.
I wonder what the face of the colleague who went to apply for the discount would look like when they come down and find out the truth?
Still dreaming of getting commissions of sixty or seventy thousand on one deal, dream on!
"Miss, you speak so eloquently!"
Feng Haoyu complimented with a smile, extending his hand, "My humble self is Feng Haoyu, Director of the Building Design Department at Canghai Group, a pleasure to meet you!"
Yun Shi Yu's fingertips grazed his hand, and she smiled sweetly, "Wow! From the Canghai Group with a market value in the hundreds of billions? Mr. Feng, you're incredible!
My name is Yun Shi Yu, and I'm delighted to meet you."
Xiao Ming had never seen her behave like this before; it made his skin crawl. Remembering her ethereal bearing when he first saw her in the old bookstore, he shook his head.
Indeed, appearances can be deceiving.
However, the fact that Feng Haoyu had managed to join Canghai Group after being fired from Maohe was quite a surprise to him.
Obviously, although the man's character was questionable, his professional abilities might not be bad.
By this time, Feng Haoyu's chin was lifted in arrogance as he gave Xiao Ming a contemptuous glance and said with restraint, "Oh, I'm just more down-to-earth and more respectful of women compared to certain scum."
"High-level executives from big companies really are different," Yun Shi Yu's eyes were already twinkling with stars.
Feng Haoyu, knowing she had taken the bait, immediately whipped out his phone, ready to strike while the iron was hot.
"I feel an instant connection with the miss. Would it be convenient to exchange contact information? We can have lunch together shortly and continue our conversation."
Yun Shi Yu's expression changed, "Mr. Feng is inviting me to lunch? Let's get one thing straight, I don't come cheap."
Hearing her directly talk about money shocked the real estate staff, their eyeballs nearly dropping to the floor.
A beautiful girl with the demeanor of the Little Dragon Girl turns out to be a call girl, how quickly the world changes!
By contrast, Feng Haoyu's smile became even more radiant.
Talking about money is good; it even saves me the trouble of sweet-talking.
"Name your price!" he boasted grandly, pointing at Xiao Ming, "If I can afford the likes of him, supporting you for a year wouldn't be an issue."
A glint of cold light flashed in Yun Shi Yu's eyes as she sneered, "I'd advise you not to talk so big. Xiao Ming may be a liar, but he's quite generous with his money.
For instance, I bought a house here the day before yesterday, three hundred and sixty-five square meters, nearly eight million.
Though it was just a down payment, it was still two million.
Can you match that?"
Feng Haoyu was stunned, "Him? Two million to buy you a house? You're joking! That guy is nothing but a stinking construction worker, he'll never earn two million in his life!"
"You don't believe me?"
Yun Shi Yu glanced around and upon seeing someone descending the stairs, raised her voice, "Manager Zhang, could you please come over?"
Upon seeing her, the sales office manager hurried over, nodding and bowing, "Miss Yun, what can I do for you?"
Pointing at Feng Haoyu, Yun Shi Yu asked, "Do you recognize him?"
Manager Zhang was sharp-eyed and astute, sensing something amiss from the tone of voice, hastily responded, "He said he was bringing a client to buy a house, so we've only spoken on the phone, not familiar."
Feng Haoyu's eyes bulged, "Manager Zhang, what the hell do you mean?"
"Mr. Feng, I warn you to watch your language," Manager Zhang said coldly, "Keep spouting nonsense, and I'll have you thrown out by security!"
Feng Haoyu was completely dumbfounded, while Yun Shi Yu chuckled softly, "Mr. Feng, do you believe it now? The price for asking me out to a meal is two million. Can you afford it?"
"I... you..."
Yun Shi Yu shook her head, sat down next to Xiao Ming, and affectionately hooked his arm.
"Can't even afford this small amount of money, and you dare act noble in front of my dear? It's utterly laughable."
The young lady's contemptuous gaze and disdainful tone wounded Feng Haoyu's fragile heart like needles, instantly driving him to irrational fury.
"You... you're toying with me! You're all in on it together! Damn bitch, slut, I..."
Bang!
As he was cursing, he suddenly soared through the air and crashed heavily onto a lounge chair not far away.
The sales office staff were all startled, then noticed a woman in black had appeared among them.
With an expressionless face and a demeanor as cold as ice, she walked over to Feng Haoyu lying on the ground, raised her right foot, and brought it down with deceptive heaviness.
A crisp crack! onlookers shivered involuntarily upon hearing it.
"My God..."
Feng Haoyu's leg was grotesquely bent, his agonizing screams shrill like a butchered pig.
The woman in black seemed ready to continue, but then Yun Shi Yu spoke in an indifferent tone, "Lan, that's enough, throw him out."
No sooner had her words fallen when two people entered from outside. The middle-aged man leading them caught sight of Feng Haoyu's pitiful state and recoiled in shock, hastily asking, "Director Feng, what... what happened to you?"
Seeing him, Feng Haoyu cried as if he'd seen his own father, "Mr. Qiao! Mr. Qiao, you have to help me! Those people are unreasonable and violent, they attacked me out of nowhere, call the police and have them all arrested!"
Qiao Yuanding looked back following his gesture and, upon recognizing the woman in black, was startled. Then, spotting Miss Yun of the Yun Family cozily leaning against a man, his heart skipped uncontrollably.
How did these two end up together?
He walked over quickly, greeting with a smile, "Mr. Xiao, what a coincidence, meeting you again."
Yun Shi Yu was somewhat taken aback. The manager of the Canghai Group's marketing department actually greeted Xiao Ming first, as if she didn't exist.
How did they know each other?
This Qiao Yuanding was the middle-aged man who had called the vice-chancellor of Longyin University while Xiao Ming and Zhou Jicang were chatting.
Knowing how highly his own chairman regarded Xiao Ming, it was only natural that he prioritized approaching him.
As for Yun Shi Yu, she was merely a rich young lady; not offending her was enough, given the Canghai Group's status in the provincial city, he didn't need to fawn over her.
Yet despite what he thought was an adequate approach, Xiao Ming showed not the slightest interest in reciprocating.
"I am the one who struck him," Xiao Ming said icily, "I heard he's your Canghai Group's design director.
If that's true, then the level of your company's recruitment is exceptionally low, an indicator of an impending downfall."
Qiao Yuanding was taken aback at the words and immediately displayed displeasure.