CHAPTER 923: CHAPTER 923: REVENGE

The car drove directly into the courtyard. In fact, there was really no need to make such a big display, because they all lived in the same courtyard, just that some people lived further inside.

After getting out of the car, there was already someone there to greet them.

"You two, wait for me. How can it be just the two of you together? Not bringing me along?" Lu Chengmin called out to the two of them from behind.

The two stopped to wait for Lu Chengmin. "What are we waiting for you for? One car wouldn’t fit us all?"

"In that case, Xiao Su should have been with me too."

"Don’t play games. If it weren’t for your cunning, Xiao Su should be working with me now. Don’t forget, Xiao Su has always been one of my people."

"Heh, how can you blame me if your skills are inferior?"

Zeng Zhenqing ignored him, the three of them entered together, followed by their secretaries.

Shi Hong also came out at this time. As the hostess, she had put on quite a display.

"Welcome. Welcome. It’s truly an honor that the three of you could come and grace us with your presence."

In occasions like this, Su Yuanyuan wouldn’t speak. Besides, she really didn’t like Shi Hong, which made her even less willing to engage.

"Xiao Shi, if your dinner doesn’t have anything good, I won’t be coming again next time," Lu Chengmin joked, as the other two had no intention of speaking.

"It’ll definitely satisfy you. Please, come in quickly. I’ve got some good stuff for you to try inside."

Su Yuanyuan and Zeng Zhenqing were at the back. She gently tugged on his sleeve. The keen-eyed Qin Zhiyuan, following behind, immediately sharpened his senses. Xiao Su is never one to act without a reason. There must be something amiss she has noticed.

Chengzi and Qian Zhifeng exchanged a glance. They both became tense.

As the group entered the living room, there were already quite a few people inside. Su Yuanyuan recognized them all, but there weren’t many she could really speak to. Liu Qingyuan noticed Su Yuanyuan entering. In his heart, he couldn’t help but admire her excellence.

Everyone stood up to talk to them, though they were of the same level, the others had greater authority.

Everyone was thinking, their suspicions were indeed correct. The relationship between Su Yuanyuan and Zeng Zhenqing was genuinely good. Offending one would mean offending the other.

With a smile on her face, Su Yuanyuan shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with everyone.

Liu Qingyuan shook hands with Su Yuanyuan as well. "Minister Su, as vibrant as ever."

"Minister Liu."

Su Yuanyuan already knew what thoughts were going through the minds of these people. However, as long as they didn’t provoke her, it had nothing to do with her.

When it came to Li Changsheng, they shook hands too. Su Yuanyuan couldn’t help but wonder, what was this person thinking? Today, if he dared to make any move, she would utterly discredit him. There would be no guilt in dealing with someone who wronged her.

This gathering truly consisted of high-level figures. After greeting everyone, Su Yuanyuan sat in the corner. She wasn’t one for ostentation.

Chengzi and Qian Zhifeng sat right behind her. In fact, not many brought assistants or bodyguards. Bringing two like she did was unique to her.

However, she didn’t feel anything about it, and couldn’t care less about what others thought.

The appearance of Xu Guozhi caused everyone to gather around him.

Only Su Yuanyuan remained still, sitting in her original spot; there were too many people to squeeze in.

"Minister Su truly is a serene beauty."

Shi Hong’s voice wasn’t loud, but given the number of people in this living room, some still heard her words.

Su Yuanyuan didn’t move, merely nodded. She felt weary. She hated these kinds of events. Wouldn’t it be better to quietly read a book for a while?

Besides, aren’t they racing against the clock every day, working overtime every day?

Shi Hong had a smile on her face. The more Su Yuanyuan acted like this, the better, because it allowed more people to see her as an arrogant woman, and made Shi Hong seem all the more approachable.

As Shi Hong brought up Su Yuanyuan, more people began to pay attention to her. Su Yuanyuan furrowed her brows. Was this really interesting?

Thinking about these things all day long. People indulging themselves with nothing better to do, while she hadn’t intended anything.’

At this time, Lu Chengmin and Zeng Zhenqing came over, both sitting next to Su Yuanyuan.

"What? Don’t like it?"

"I hate stuff like this the most. How much longer will it take? Maybe I should leave first?"

"Xiao Su, you’ve already come. At least finish your meal before leaving. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a wasted trip?"

"I don’t want to eat." Although she said this, Su Yuanyuan still didn’t move. Dislike was one thing, but she would never allow anyone to slander her.

Just then, Xu Guozhi came over with a broad smile.

"Xiao Su, hiding here?"

All three stood up, "Leader, I enjoy tranquility. There were too many people over there when you came out, so I didn’t go over. My apologies."

"What are you saying? Don’t I know what kind of kid you are? Besides, everyone here today is your elder, even if there were any shortcomings on your part, no one would mind."

This made everyone’s hearts skip a beat, was this protection? Everyone understood though. After all, Su Yuanyuan had saved the leader’s life. Such protection wasn’t out of line. But this did set her up for a face-off with Shi Hong.

Everyone knew Shi Hong’s thoughts; if you were an idiot, you wouldn’t have come this far. Letting Su Yuanyuan shame Shi Hong right now showed that Minister Su shouldn’t be crossed.

Lu Chengmin laughed, "Indeed, Xiao Su is young, like a child of mine in my heart."

Zeng Zhenqing also laughed, "I watched Xiao Su grow up; she’s like a child to me."

Shi Hong was extremely unwilling, hating Su Yuanyuan even more. It was because she had backing that she dared to arrest Shi Hong’s brother, right? No matter, if she didn’t bring this woman to ruin today, how would she conduct herself in the future?

She hadn’t intended this initially, but they left her no choice; she couldn’t be blamed for being ruthless.

Su Yuanyuan had been listening to Shi Hong’s inner thoughts all along, curling her lips in a mocking smile. Let’s see who ends up ruined?

Doesn’t she care about her status? What if she loses it? Heh heh, truly looking forward to it.

"Minister Su is certainly capable. After all, she’s young."

At this time, a man handed Shi Hong a glass of water. It was well known that Su Yuanyuan drank only water and nothing else.

"Xiao Su, have a glass of water."

Everyone thought in their hearts, was Shi Hong admitting defeat? Trying to make peace with Su Yuanyuan? Otherwise, why offer her water in person? To them, this was Shi Hong backing down.