CHAPTER 413: CHAPTER 413: A SINISTER SCHEME

Jiang Weiwei was suddenly brought to THE ONE Group’s charity auction dinner, and she felt somewhat uneasy.

Because her relationship with Lai De was far from being as good as she had previously shown in front of the Jiang Family.

"Grandpa, we came over without even greeting Mr. Lai De, isn’t that a bit too abrupt?"

However, Jiang Tairan assured her confidently: "No. This charity auction is for praying for Lady Suchen’s blessing; as long as we show goodwill, Lai De will definitely welcome our arrival."

"But..."

Jiang Weiwei wanted to make more excuses.

Because from her recent interactions with Lai De, Jiang Weiwei realized that he was not a person easy to fool.

Especially that time in front of Lady Suchen’s hospital room, Jiang Weiwei felt like Lai De might have sensed something.

Therefore, she was very afraid that continuing to interact with Lai De would expose herself as the culprit who harmed Suchen.

But Jiang Tairan did not understand the fear in her heart and kept persuading her.

Even Jiang Guosheng and Yu Man were constantly chatting with her and handed her a glass of champagne.

Jiang Weiwei, because she was overly tense, was desperately in need of a drink to calm her nerves, so she took the glass and downed the champagne in one gulp.

Upon seeing Jiang Weiwei drink the champagne, Jiang Tairan, Jiang Guosheng, and Yu Man all revealed meaningful smiles.

Jiang Weiwei soon felt dizzy.

"Mommy, my head is so dizzy! Let’s go home."

Initially, Jiang Weiwei was still pondering, ready to use her dizziness as an excuse to leave the charity auction early to avoid meeting Lai De.

But unexpectedly, Jiang Tairan said, "If you’re feeling dizzy, let your mom book a room upstairs in the hotel so you can rest well."

Jiang Guosheng also joined in persuading: "Yeah, go up and rest with your mom before deciding."

Jiang Weiwei felt that their decision was a bit off and quickly tried to open her eyes wide to scrutinize them, only to find that the smiles on Jiang Tairan and Jiang Guosheng’s faces were particularly sinister, immediately sounding alarms in her head.

"Grandpa, dad, what are you trying to do?"

"We’re just paving the way for you," said Jiang Tairan.

Jiang Guosheng also followed, "As long as you and Lai De make it, you will definitely enjoy endless glory and wealth."

Jiang Weiwei still wanted to say something, but another wave of dizziness hit her, and she found herself barely able to stand.

Seeing this, Jiang Tairan quickly ordered Yu Man: "Hurry up and help her upstairs."

Yu Man also immediately took action.

Before Jiang Weiwei was taken into the room, Yu Man whispered in her ear: "Actually, I also think that Lai De is a bit old, but if you make it, you’ll have more money than you could ever spend."

"Moreover, if Lai De dies early, with so much money, who couldn’t you find after that?"

The drug that Jiang Tairan put in Jiang Weiwei’s drink only made her feel weak, but her consciousness was clear.

So Jiang Weiwei still heard Yu Man’s words, knowing that the three of them were planning to send her to Lai De’s bed.

Although Jiang Weiwei hated the Jiang Family’s method of using her to obtain benefits, she wasn’t repulsed at all at the idea of Lai De as the target.

Because Lai De himself had quite the charm; even though he was older than Jiang Guosheng, he was well-maintained and looked like a man in his thirties or forties, exuding the allure and seductive charm of a mature man.

Moreover, if she could be with Lai De, she would become Jiang Moxi’s stepmother.

Although the secret that Jiang Moxi is the true heiress of THE ONE Group must be buried forever, just the thought that if Jiang Moxi were to ever return to THE ONE Group and had to call her "Mom", Jiang Weiwei felt ecstatic to no end.

The most important point was that if she really could conquer Lai De with her young body and give birth to a chubby boy for him, who had been childless for many years, she would surely make Lai De love her to the extent of not caring even if his old house were on fire.

By that time, not to mention Jiang Moxi, even Lady Suchen would have to stand aside.

Perhaps even if Lai De later discovered that she was the culprit who had harmed Suchen, he would let bygones be bygones.

Just thinking about the good life ahead, Jiang Weiwei couldn’t wait to start serving Lai De well...

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Down at the charity auction banquet, Jiang Tairan and Jiang Guosheng deliberately bid on a White Jade Guanyin and drove the price extremely high in order to catch Lai De’s attention.

When the auction moved on to other items, Jiang Tairan and Jiang Guosheng made their presence felt in front of Lai De.

"Mr. Lai De, I am delighted to be part of the charity auction this evening," said Jiang Tairan with a smile as he greeted Lai De.

Lai De, reminded by Suchen of how Xixi had suffered at the Jiang Family, did not harbor much fondness for Jiang Tairan and Jiang Guosheng.

And so, Lai De had not invited the Jiang Family to today’s charity auction at all.

But no matter what, Jiang Tairan and Jiang Guosheng had participated in the auction and contributed to the charity event.

After all, one does not strike a smiling face with a heavy hand, and Lai De naturally did not make his displeasure with the Jiang Family overtly apparent.

"Thank you both for your contributions to tonight’s auction."

Lai De exchanged pleasantries with Jiang Tairan and Jiang Guosheng.

At that moment, a waiter passed by with drinks.

Jiang Tairan naturally took two glasses of wine from the waiter’s tray and offered one to Lai De.

"Mr. Lai De, here’s to wishing Lady Suchen a speedy recovery and for your family of three to reunite soon."

Jiang Tairan’s well-wishes were graciously received, prompting Lai De to respond sincerely, "Thank you, and I wish you both smooth sailing and reaching new heights in your careers."

Soon, Lai De and Jiang Tairan clinked glasses and then drained their drinks.

Jiang Tairan saw Lai De finish his drink and the smile in his eyes deepened.

He even exchanged a covert glance with Jiang Guosheng, sharing their inner thrill.

After finishing their drinks, Lai De turned to attend to other guests.

Whereas Jiang Tairan and Jiang Guosheng watched Lai De’s retreating figure, both sporting triumphant smirks.

"See how Xiao Man is doing with her preparations; that drug for Lai De should take effect soon," said Jiang Tairan.

"Okay, I’ll ask Xiao Man now."

Jiang Guosheng called Yu Man, and after receiving a confirmatory answer, he gestured an ’OK’ to Jiang Tairan.

Later, they saw Lai De seemingly feeling unwell, with the hotel manager quickly stepping in to assist and swiftly escorting Lai De back to his room.

Jiang Tairan and Jiang Guosheng followed behind Lai De and the others, and upon seeing Lai De truly enter the room from earlier, both men’s faces immediately lit up with smug satisfaction.

"We did it!" exclaimed Jiang Tairan, evidently excited.

"Wonderful!" Jiang Guosheng hugged Jiang Tairan with even greater joy, acting as though Jiang Weiwei had already become the wife of THE ONE Group’s CEO.

But Jiang Tairan quickly regained his composure and said, "Now’s not the time for celebration; you’ve got to inform the newspapers to come here. Say we’ve got explosive news about Mr. Lai De’s marital crisis! I’ll arrange for a few more people to stir the pot, and we’ll blow this up by tomorrow to the point where Lai De has no choice but to take responsibility!"

"Okay, I’m on it."

In no time, Jiang Guosheng and Jiang Tairan sprang into action, each heading their own way.