Since we are both reborn, of course I would choose the rich woman!

Chapter 371 Wang Shu: I'm sorry (6k views, please subscribe)

There are very few truly foolish people in this world. Even things that seem stupid to most people must have their own underlying logic.

Let's just look at the logic behind this and see who benefits from it.

And how could a woman like Wang Shu's mother, though living far overseas, not know what had happened to her daughter?

Aunt Gao probably already knew what kind of person Lü Yao was.

Therefore, Lü Yao did not try to show off, but quietly served as a background figure, giving Rong Nianqing and the others the space to communicate.

As for how to get along with elders, Lü Yao has experienced and seen a lot, but none of those methods are suitable for him. This is because Lü Yao had never been married before he went abroad to study, and his limited experiences of meeting his parents were not smooth or harmonious.

Therefore, at this moment, the advantages that studying abroad would bring to Lü Yao's future cannot help him in this situation.

However, Lü Yao didn't need to be subservient to others or try to prove himself at this moment.

Although Lü Yao did indeed rely on Wang Shu's connections to get started, Lü Yao has never denied this. Although it does not conform to mainstream values, Lü Yao has never regretted it. Moreover, even though he got started with Sister Wang's influence, Lü Yao never let others feed him forever.

His goal has always been to get the rice into his own bowl.

He's surrounded by so many women, but all he wants is to end up on the dinner table.

Therefore, Lü Yao tactfully distanced himself from the aloofness emanating from "Aunt Gao".

Everyone present was shrewd, and Aunt Gao naturally noticed the subtle changes in her attitude towards Lü Yao. Wang Shu herself also noticed it, which made the smile on Wang Shu's face somewhat unnatural and stiff. The one who felt the most uncomfortable and in the most difficult position was none other than Rong Nianqing.

Rong Nianqing originally brought Lü Yao over to elevate Lü Yao's status, but she didn't expect Aunt Gao to be so uncooperative.

Wang Shu is a very important and capable assistant to Rong Nianqing, and Lü Yao is also a partner she truly values ​​now. Moreover, the relationship between Wang Shu and Lü Yao is extraordinary. This kind of domestic matter is the most troublesome and complicated to handle, and it is impossible to untangle it.

Fortunately, Lü Yao was very sensible and stepped aside after noticing the change in Aunt Gao's attitude, leaving them alone.

Because of Lü Yao's "non-complaint," the atmosphere between everyone finally eased. Rong Nianqing, showing no sign of anything amiss, continued to chat with Aunt Gao for more than ten minutes before making an excuse to leave.

Lei was also extricated from the situation. This feeling of being inexplicably drawn into someone else's family relationship is very strange to outsiders.

The more unspoken the understanding, the more painful it is.

After escaping from Wang Shu's side, Rong Nianqing looked around but couldn't find Lü Yao.

So he picked up his phone and texted Lü Yao: "Where are you? I can't find you."

Lü Yao smiled and said, "Why don't you go outside for a bit?"

Rong Nianqing looked out from the center of the venue and then saw Lü Yao at the back of the crowd.

Behind the densely packed crowd, Lü Yao casually dragged a chair out and sat down outside the crowd, with half of his body almost hidden in the shadows. If you didn't look closely, you wouldn't notice him at all. If Lü Yao hadn't raised his phone with the screen lit up and waved it, Rong Nianqing wouldn't have noticed him even after arriving here.

After looking around, Rong Nianqing discovered gaps in the curtains of the venue, through which she could easily reach Lü Yao's location.

So Rong Nianqing avoided the eyes of those around her, walked through the dark path from the outer edge of the scene setup, and came to Lü Yao's side.

As she walked along the dark path, she seemed to sense the feelings that Lü Yao had when he walked these paths... Perhaps she was overthinking it, but as she walked along this path, Rong Nianqing clearly had a different feeling—the path was not easy to walk.

Upon reaching Lü Yao's side, Rong Nianqing followed Lü Yao's gaze and looked towards the venue in front of them.

The world outside the shadows is glamorous and dazzling, teeming with celebrities. People dress up and attend events amidst the glitz and glamour, and even a small corner of this place can easily evoke a sense of peaceful and prosperous life.

Amidst the bustling crowd, Rong Nianqing laughed, "The place you chose is really nice; it has a kind of 'detached and clear-headed' feel to it."

Lü Yao smiled.

Who would want to sit in such a corner if they could be the star of the party?

Seeing that Lü Yao looked dejected, as if covered by a thick layer of dust, Rong Nianqing patted his shoulder as if to brush the dust off him. She said, "When I came over just now, Sister Shu asked me to tell you that she was very sorry and shouldn't have brought her mother with her."

Lu Yao frowned, then laughed and said, "What kind of talk is that? Never mind, I'll text Sister Shu now."

As he spoke, Lü Yao picked up his phone and sent a message to Wang Shu, telling her not to worry about it. He had no complaints in his heart and hoped that Wang Shu wouldn't take these things too seriously.

Wang Shu, who had already taken her seat in the venue, felt her phone vibrate. After taking out her phone and glancing at it, she suddenly felt a pang of sadness. Her nose stung, and she felt extremely uncomfortable. Pregnancy makes one prone to mood swings, and she almost lost control of her emotions.

So Wang Shu got up before losing control and left under the pretext of going to the bathroom.

As soon as Wang Shu left his seat, he sent a message to Lü Yao: "Where are you?"

The eagerness seemed to overflow from those four short words. Lü Yao didn't hide anything from Wang Shu. After telling Wang Shu the location, Rong Nianqing, who had been watching Lü Yao the whole time, smiled and said, "Then I'll go and get busy. You two chat."

As she spoke, Rong Nianqing stepped out of the shadows, and also gathered the people gathered there, leading them away from the area.

Once things had calmed down a bit, Lü Yao got up and left the shadows, then waited for Wang Shu.

Tonight's party will feature food, drinks, and performances, as well as a networking session for business leaders. Even so, there will be many buffet tables set up around the venue, laden with a variety of high-end drinks, pastries, and snacks.

Lu Yao picked out some food from the nearest table and waited for Wang Shu.

When Wang Shu arrived anxiously, Lü Yao waved to him.

Upon seeing Lü Yao, Wang Shu ran up without saying a word and threw himself into Lü Yao's arms.

No matter how old a woman is, she will always be a woman.

My heart is always so restless in front of the person I like.

Wang Shu buried her head in Lü Yao's arms, and a muffled voice came from Lü Yao's embrace: "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."

Lu Yao paused for a moment, then put the food back on the table and gently stroked Wang Shu's hair, his movements as tender as if comforting a frightened child.

"It's fine"

"never mind."

After Wang Shu calmed down, she looked up at Lü Yao with teary eyes. She wanted to say something, but Lü Yao interrupted her: "It's normal for Aunt Gao to treat me like that. If you had given birth to a daughter and then fell for some hothead, I would have treated her even worse than Aunt Gao. I might have even tried to drown her in the river."

Wang Shu was starting to lose his composure after Lü Yao's words.

She glared at Lü Yao and said coquettishly, "What kind of talk is that? You're not that ghost fire kid."

Lu Yao said with a smile, "Anyway, I think Aunt Gao's attitude is quite good, at least more restrained than mine." As he spoke, Lu Yao showed an apologetic expression, "By then, you should know my family situation. Although I have both parents, my relationship with my family is really not that good."

“I’m really bad at handling relationships with elders, I’m sorry for making you worry.”

Wang Shu shook his head vigorously: "No, it's my fault. I shouldn't have brought my mother here at all. But this is the first and last time. I'll make her go back soon."

Lu Yao said, "That's not right. There are less than two months until the New Year. The old lady should go back after the New Year. She might even stay with you until you give birth before she's willing to go back."

But Wang Shu insisted, "Her vacation isn't that long."

Lu Yao wanted to say something, but Wang Shu firmly stopped him: "It's settled then."

Seeing the determination in Wang Shu's eyes, Lü Yao could only comply: "Alright, then hurry up and fix your makeup, and go back early. It's not right for you to stay here too long."

Wang Shu reluctantly got out of Lü Yao's arms, and then went back, looking back again and again.

After Wang Shu left, Lü Yao found a relatively quiet corner in the venue and sat down, waiting for the start of tonight's party.

But before the party started, Rong Nianqing found Lü Yao and pulled him aside, saying in an unquestionable manner, "Sit in the front row, the very center table."

That was the table where Rong Nianqing was sitting, and Lü Yao was arranged to sit next to her.

Originally, Lü Yao shouldn't have been sitting here. The three tables around Rong Nianqing were in relatively central positions, and the seats next to her should have been reserved for respected elders or those who had significant family support. However, Rong Nianqing rearranged the seating at the last minute, insisting that Lü Yao sit in this position.

Lu Yao was unwilling from the bottom of his heart.

Isn't he being roasted over a fire?

But Rong Nianqing forcefully pressed Lü Yao back into his seat and said seriously, "Don't worry, I've discussed it with my uncles and elders, and they support it."

Now that things have been said to this extent, it would be ungrateful of Lü Yao to refuse.

While Rong Nianqing was preparing her opening remarks, Lü Yao glanced uncomfortably over Rong Nianqing's table and was surprised to find that everyone at the table was over fifty years old, and they were all looking at Lü Yao with suppressed laughter.

Lü Yao felt even more uncomfortable.

Lu Yao recognized several of the people at the table; they were all representatives of top domestic conglomerates, and their public statements often reflected the attitudes of those conglomerates.

Now that he was seated, Lü Yao stopped being coy and said in a half-joking tone, "I know it's not appropriate for someone of my status to sit here, but it was arranged by President Rong, so I have to follow my boss's orders."

The lighthearted and humorous remarks brought smiles to the faces of the bigwigs at the table.

This is also a little trick for getting along with people in the workplace. When interacting with a leader who is several levels above you, you don't need to be too nervous, awkward, or subservient. Being open, honest, and generous might actually earn you their respect, and it can also test the leader's magnanimity. Leaders who like to put on airs, even those who put on airs with subordinates several levels below them, will not be respected if you are straightforward or obsequious.

and--

If you really encounter a leader like this, are you planning to stay until the New Year instead of running away early?
There's no future in following someone like that.

Those who were invited to sit at the same table as Rong Nianqing naturally possessed extraordinary magnanimity.

So the bigwigs at the table were quite impressed with Lü Yao's performance. Many of them even joked with him, saying, "Your CEO Rong really treats you like a precious gem. She often tells us that you are her strategist and lucky charm. She also says that with your help, things are like a fish in water."

The other bigwigs also joined in the teasing, which Lü Yao responded to with neither arrogance nor servility.

Lu Yao's composed handling of the situation naturally caught the attention of Wang Shu and Jian Xiaojie. Aunt Gao, who was next to Wang Shu, also saw Wang Shu's performance, but after sighing deeply in her heart, she did not pay much attention to the matter.

Jian Xiaojie leaned close to Wang Shu's ear and said in a very low voice, "That guy Lü Yao, he actually seems to be someone special."

Wang Shu smiled, then lowered his eyes and said, "He has always been outstanding, exceptionally outstanding."

Wang Shu's words, and even the tone of his voice, were a bit too much for Jian Xiaojie. She rolled her eyes inwardly and commented, "Love-obsessed!"

Despite some minor hiccups, the overall atmosphere at the gala was still quite good. When the time came, Rong Nianqing came to the stage. Tonight, Rong Nianqing was dressed in a smart and appropriate suit. Under the spotlight of the gala stage, Rong Nianqing seemed to be shining with starlight.

Rong Nianqing took the microphone and began to speak: "Welcome everyone to the first annual gala of Huasheng Holdings' partner companies. I am Rong Nianqing, as you all should know."

A burst of laughter erupted from the audience.

Rong Nianqing continued, "Many of the business leaders present here were personally recruited by me. I am grateful for everyone's trust in me back then, for giving us, who were not yet very strong, a chance. Now, the companies controlled by Huasheng Holdings in offline retail, smart home appliances, automobile manufacturing, communications manufacturing, and other fields have all taken shape."

"In order to better control the future development direction of the group, we have made special adjustments to the group's structure, which is why we have Huasheng Holdings today and this annual gala."

"Tonight's annual gala is not just about having fun; it's also about working together as one for a better future. We must unite, share resources, and cooperate to create a better future!"

As soon as Rong Nianqing finished speaking, many people below cheered and applauded, and the hall was filled with thunderous applause.

The elders of the Rong family, who were also involved in the business, watched Rong Nianqing on stage with great satisfaction. They had witnessed Rong Nianqing's hard work and achievements over the years.

It was thanks to Rong Nianqing's efforts and a series of decisions over the years that the Rong family was saved from a predicament, preventing them from finding themselves in an awkward position in China.

After the applause, Rong Nianqing began to express her gratitude to those who had helped her a great deal during her entrepreneurial journey. When she talked about Lü Yao, Rong Nianqing deliberately extended the conversation, personally elevating Lü Yao's status to demonstrate his importance to her.

Lu Yao could sense that as Rong Nianqing lengthened her expression of gratitude towards him, many people's attention was drawn to her.

After tonight, Lü Yao's reputation in the startup circle should improve significantly.

Meanwhile, the bigwigs at the same table all gave Lü Yao friendly smiles and cracked a few jokes to liven up the atmosphere.

After Rong Nianqing finished her speech, the evening's party officially began.

The performances at tonight's gala were of a very high standard. Although they weren't quite on par with the Spring Festival Gala, Rong Nianqing had been planning, selecting, and training the performers for several months in advance. The gala proceeded smoothly, and after a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere at the banquet became exceptionally lively.

People became friends with each other, and the drinking and toasting became increasingly frequent.

In this atmosphere, Lü Yao received many invitations to make friends, and a large number of people added him on WeChat and by phone.

The dinner, which lasted for more than two hours, finally came to an end around 11 p.m.

As the guests gradually left, the once bustling banquet hall became unusually quiet and messy.

Lu Yao stayed with Rong Nianqing until the very end. Rong Nianqing was very happy tonight, so she drank quite a lot of wine. Now, she was slightly tipsy, which made her look less heroic and more carefree and unrestrained than usual.

Rong Nianqing looked at Lü Yao beside her and asked with a smile, "How was it?"

Lu Yao gave a thumbs up: "Superb! Steady demeanor, composed speech. President Rong, you are born to stand in the spotlight."

Rong Nianqing rolled her eyes: "Come on, I'm asking how you felt tonight, whether you made a good impression or not?"

Lu Yao laughed speechlessly: "You care about that?"

Rong Nianqing took a breath, straightened her chest, and said, "Is that not allowed? You've helped me so much, even made so many sacrifices, shouldn't I give you a helping hand? If I don't give you a helping hand, then what am I?"

Lü Yao laughed heartily, "That was quite a spectacle! It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the highlight of my life so far!"

Rong Nianqing looked at Lü Yao and smiled, "This is just the beginning."

Just then, Jian Xiaojie's voice came from the side. She came up to Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing and said, "Still chatting?" As she spoke, she took out a cigarette from her pocket and handed it to them, saying, "Take it yourself."

Rong Nianqing and Lü Yao each lit a cigarette. After a moment of silence, Jian Xiaojie said, "Lü Yao, Aunt Gao is, to some extent, an intellectual... you know what I mean."

Lü Yao smiled and said, "I understand."

Jian Xiaojie looked at Lü Yao: "Don't take it to heart, Aunt Gao won't stay here for long."

Lü Yao laughed and said, "Of course I won't take it to heart, don't worry."

Jian Xiaojie exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Okay then."

After saying that, Jian Xiaojie stood up and waved, "Then I'll go back first."

When friends say goodbye, they don't say "see you tomorrow," because there's no need to say something that's bound to happen in the daily routine. And most "see you tomorrow" means they'll never see each other again.

Rong Nianqing also looked at Lü Yao: "You should go back early too, I still need to chat with a few uncles for a while."

Lü Yao: "Okay."

After leaving Rong Nianqing's side, Lü Yao went to the parking lot outside Xiaolin Courtyard.

Just as she came out, in the parking lot outside Xiaolin's courtyard where everyone had already washed up, a Dodge turned on its hazard lights. Then the Dodge's door opened, and Lin Yongzhen's tall figure emerged from the muscular car.

Lin Yongzhen rested her arm on the car door, looking at Lü Yao with a smile.

The night air in Shangnan was chilly and cold, filled with the bleakness of approaching winter. After the guests had left, in the ancient-style garden, beside a gleaming muscle car, a woman with a face as beautiful as a night-blooming cereus stood waiting for you...

In this moment, one should raise a toast to life's greatest joy!

Lu Yao approached Lin Yongzhen's car, leaned against the hood, and looked at Lin Yongzhen through the car door. Then Lu Yao smiled and said, "Why didn't you come when President Rong invited you?"

Lin Yongzhen tilted her head and smiled, "I'm not in a position to show my face in public right now. If it weren't for Shangnan, I wouldn't even want to come out and do any work."

As she spoke, she deliberately put on a stern face, bent down slightly, and leaned closer to Lü Yao, saying very seriously, "The outside world is very dangerous."

Lu Yao pursed his lips: "Yeah, I've heard that the older men get, the more they like to stay at home. And one characteristic of older men who like to stay at home is that they like to look at furniture and buy kitchenware."

Lin Yongzhen said with a smile, "That depends on where the man is from. If he is a man from Minzhou, he may never see such a moment in his entire life."

Lu Yao chuckled, "That's true. It's said that men from Minzhou have seawater in their blood, born to build big houses, make big money, and have children. If you're lucky enough to become a wife of a Minzhou man, you'll be a legal representative forever, take out endless loans, sweep up countless big houses, and catch an endless number of mistresses."

Lin Yongzhen laughed and said, "Not all of them, but these things do happen. Many of the business owners I know from Fujian are like that."

After saying that, Lin Yongzhen looked at Lü Yao with eyes that always seemed to be filled with tears: "Going home?"

This statement is quite interesting.

Lü Yao smiled and replied, "Okay, let's go home."

Winter nights in Shangnan are not suitable for being alone.

It is more suitable for two wandering souls to lean on each other.

……

On the other side, Wang Shu and her mother were sitting in the car, while Jian Xiaojie was driving in front.

Because of what happened tonight, Wang Shu was in a low mood and couldn't muster any enthusiasm to chat with her mother, making the atmosphere in the car a bit awkward.

Wang Shu knew what her mother was thinking, and her mother knew that Wang Shu knew what she was thinking, but the two of them kept quiet about it and kept it to themselves. As a result, even though the mother and daughter were sitting together in the back row, there seemed to be a deep estrangement between them.

After Jian Xiaojie drove the car into the villa's yard, Aunt Gao suddenly said, "Xiao Jian, go back inside first. I want to have a chat with Xiao Shu."

Jian Xiaojie turned to look at Wang Shu, and seeing Wang Shu nod, Jian Xiaojie said, "Then I'll go up first."

Once only Wang Shu and her daughter were left in the car, Aunt Gao opened her mouth and said, "Xiao Shu."

But Wang Shu interrupted her mother, looking out the window and saying, "Mom, I've been living on my own for a long time now, and I'm doing very well. I know what I'm doing, and I can take responsibility for my actions, okay?"

He asked "Is it okay?" but his tone was one of absolute authority.

Wang Shu's mother couldn't help but sigh:
“You never used to interrupt me.”

(End of this chapter)