Chapter 11: When Enemies Meet

When he revealed Shen Jun's identity, he was shocked himself.

Could it be that Dad had always concealed his identity; was he a mysterious and powerful tycoon who feared his son would become arrogant?

"Yes, Miss Su, please," the staff member gestured invitingly.

Su Xue was completely stunned, marveling at the Xu family's mysterious power.

The staff led Su Xue to the banquet table closest to the ceremony podium.

This table was prepared for representatives of eight business partners from Tianqi Group. At this time, seven people were already sitting, with Li Ya intentionally arriving late to attract more attention.

Xu Ming recognized these seven people; they were all business moguls of considerable worth and significant influence!

His heart raced with excitement as he tried desperately to appear calm.

The staff pointed to the empty seat and said respectfully, "Miss Su, please!"

Feeling somewhat inferior due to her low status, Su Xue glanced at Xu Ming.

"It's okay. I'm with you," Xu Ming enjoyed moments like these, basking in the spotlight, with an air of superiority commanding the staff, "Bring another chair over here!"

The staff member paused in surprise and said, "Sir, Director Shen only invited Miss Su to take a seat, not you. Please move to the standing area at the back."

Ha ha ha...

The seven distinguished guests laughed uproariously.

Xu Ming, mocked and unable to save face like a clown, pointed at the staff member and shouted, "Do you know who my father is? Do you believe I could have Director Shen fire you?"

"I'm sorry, I will report this to Director Shen."

After reporting to Director Shen, the staff member's stance was firm; "I'm sorry, Mr. Xu, please go to the standing area at the back and don't disturb the mood of our guests!"

The seven supreme guests laughed heartily, as if watching a joke.

"Young man, a newborn calf isn't afraid of tigers, huh? We should all be thankful to Director Shen for the invitation. Do you dare to tell Director Shen what to do?"

"Who is this impolite and blind fellow? Who let him in here?"

"Hurry and roll back to the back, and if you dare to shout and show off again, I'll take over all your family's assets!"

Xu Ming felt cold sweat on his back, his face flushed red turned pale instantly, he swallowed nervously, and his inflated pride deflated, wishing for a hole to crawl into.

To save face in front of Su Xue, he whispered in her ear, "Director Shen and these people know my dad; I'm not familiar with them. This seat was originally for my dad, but you can take it. I'll go to the back."

Su Xue's mind was a bit foggy, taking his word for it.

Before Su Xue could respond, Xu Ming, tail between his legs like a beaten dog, trudged to the back.

Su Xue sat down with trepidation, somewhat regretting coming to such a lavish banquet only to be embarrassed.

If it weren't for Xu Ming saying that there might be an opportunity for cooperation for the struggling Shenglong Company, she truly wanted to leave immediately.

At the entrance of the Supreme Private Room on the third floor.

Zhou Yang, watching the banquet hall closely, felt relieved when he saw Su Xue take a seat. He wanted to give Su Xue a surprise and was really afraid she would reject the arrangements made in secret and leave.

A sexy woman in a red dress, Gao Ting, holding a glass, approached Zhou with her long legs.

"Zhou, are you satisfied with my arrangements?"

Zhou Yang took the glass from Shen Jun, nodding with a smile, "Thank you."

Shen Jun, seemingly shy like a young girl yet seen as aloof and sexy by others, leaned on the railing and chuckled, "You're already brothers with my big cousin Hong Jiye and third cousin Baozi, why the politeness with me, your cousin?"

Zhou Yang sipped his drink, smiled without saying anything, looking down at Su Xue.

Shen Jun turned back, leaning over the railing, her neckline revealing a swath of snowy whiteness, "It seems you care a lot about her, who is she?"

"Uh... my ex-girlfriend. I owed her a debt of gratitude for looking after my parents when I was in prison," Zhou Yang awkwardly replied.

"Isn't it more than just paying back a debt? Being cared for in secret by Zhou to such an extent, she must feel very fortunate," Shen Jun giggled, seemingly with a hint of jealousy.

There was a commotion in the banquet hall.

Li Ya, dressed in a black backless evening gown, walked with an aloof gait that seemed to dismiss everyone beneath her, enjoying the spotlight of universal attention.

Zhou Yang frowned, the disgust inside him surfacing on his face.

Shen Jun noticed the change in his expression and asked with a smile, "Zhou, who is this...person again?"

"My ex-wife, Li Ya."

Zhou Yang didn't want to mention that name, much less see that person, his tone full of loathing.

Shen Jun teased playfully, "Ex-girlfriend? Ex-wife? Seems like a bit of a mix-up. Wouldn't it be even livelier if a current girlfriend showed up?"

Her voice was full of mischief, eyes slightly narrowed, seductive and delightful, an absolute siren capable of mesmerizing any man.

Zhou Yang stole a glance at Shen Jun. What a little rascal of a Little Demon!

Li Ya walked straight to the table reserved for the eight cooperating merchants' representatives and stopped short when she saw Su Xue.

Su Xue, upon noticing Li Ya, was also taken aback.

Mortal enemies, particularly spiteful in each other's presence.

Li Ya, assuming her superior airs, laughed mockingly, "Oh, isn't this President Su from Shenglong Company? This is Tianqi Group's invitation dinner. How can you have the face to show up here?"

Su Xue shot back, "If you can show your face here, why can't I?"

The two dazzling beauties stood toe to toe, creating sparks, instantly becoming the center of attention.

Li Ya let out a cold chuckle and said:

"Which of the people here isn't worth over a hundred million? Who isn't an elite and wealthy entrepreneur, whereas you?"

"A company with assets of only tens of millions, run by you into consecutive years of losses, now left with just a few million, about to go bankrupt, right?"

"Look at what you're wearing, an outdated white dress from three years ago, and all the jewelry put together wouldn't add up to more than a few hundred yuan."

"Someone as lowly as you slipping in here, you're bringing down the worth of everyone. Don't you feel ashamed?"

She raised her hand, showing off her diamond ring, and continued to scoff:

"See this? Just one ring is enough to buy out your company. How can you even compare with me?"

"This seat is reserved for a representative of the cooperating merchants, and I am one of the big eight. What right do you, such lowlife, have to sit here?"

"Get lost!"

The crowd burst into laughter, their words filled with mockery and ridicule towards Su Xue.

Li Ya, hearing the people's jeering at Su Xue, felt extremely pleased, her eyes brimming with a sense of triumph.

Even though of lowly stature, Su Xue never conceded defeat in front of Li Ya!

Su Xue rose to her feet, looked Li Ya in the eye, and said:

"You Li Family Members conspired and trapped your own husband, Zhou Yang, throwing him into jail, and seized his billion-dollar fortune. Don't you feel a twinge in your conscience? And you still have the cheek to flaunt your diamond ring, to boast about your billion-dollar Sheng Guang Group?"

"Your Li Family is a pack of rabid wolves that show no mercy!"

The crowd was stunned.

So the president of Sheng Guang Group was so despicable and venomous!

Su Xue had exposed Li Ya's hypocritical façade and made her dirty schemes known to all.

"You slut dare to slander me?"

Li Ya, trembling with rage, pointed at Su Xue and cursed loudly.

"The Li Family has the gall to do it, yet you fear it being known?"

Su Xue was fighting for Zhou Yang, determined to seek justice for him to the very end.

Li Ya's fury reached its peak, and she slapped Su Xue across the face, shouting, "Believe it or not, I'll tear that wretched mouth of yours to shreds and have my men take turns on you!"