Chapter 85: They're Used
"Mr. Ji is busy today, so there's no need to entertain us specially. This is a gift I prepared for the old man. Please help pass it on."

Xi Sang, who was following behind them, hurriedly handed over the gift box in his hand. Ji Chen took it and said, "Don't you want to go upstairs and sit down?"

Xi Leng said, "I won't go up yet. I'll go see the old man after the banquet starts."

Ji Chen did not force it. There were many guests at this moment, including some partners of Ji’s company. He exchanged a few more words with Xi Leng and then went to greet other guests.

After Ji Chen left, Xi Leng was surrounded by people, and Li Ruan stayed by his side obediently and watched him socialize.

"Master Xi, why does the lady next to you look familiar? She looks like a celebrity, right?"

The person who asked the question was a boss named Jiang, who was in real estate. He had a lot of money, but was also a playboy and a womanizer. His question was somewhat tentative.

He might not have the courage to compete with Xi Leng for people, but if she was just an ordinary female companion or secretary, he could try to poach her.

Xi Leng stretched out his hand and held Li Ruan's waist, "Baby, aren't you hungry? Go eat something to fill your stomach, and let Xi Sang follow you."

Li Ruan hummed softly, turned her head and kissed Xi Leng on the face: "Then I'll wait for you, come quickly."

She was tall to begin with, and today she wore a pair of super high heels, making her half a head taller than Mr. Jiang. Before leaving, she glanced at Mr. Jiang sideways, and her disdain was too obvious.

Xi Leng saw her expression carefully and couldn't help but smile.

Mr. Jiang no longer cared about the fact that he was despised by a woman. It was obvious that Mr. Xi was serious about that woman. How come he was so lustful as to dare to hit on Mr. Xi's female companion?

Sure enough, when Li Ruan walked away, the smile on Xi Leng's face disappeared, "Boss Jiang, let me remind you, you'd better not think about my people!"

President Jiang waved his hands hurriedly, his waist almost bent to the ground, "No, no, how dare I make plans against President Xi's people?
I just think this lady has a great image and temperament, and our company is looking for a spokesperson, so I want to talk to her about cooperation. "

Xi Leng put the wine glass in his hand on the table beside him. "My people won't need others to send them resources. Mr. Jiang should just take care of himself."

President Jiang said yes quickly. He understood clearly what President Xi said: Are you worthy? Seeing that Xi Leng obviously didn't want to pay attention to him, he quickly apologized and slipped away.

What happened between the two was seen by many people, and they all laughed at Mr. Jiang for being so tactless.

He had done such things before, but those people were not as high in status as him, and some even took the initiative to send their female companions to his bed in exchange for benefits.

But he didn't even consider what the occasion was today, nor did he consider Mr. Xi's status!
Now we have hit a wall.

On the surface, Mr. Xi is the helmsman of the Xi chaebol and a top figure in the domestic business world, but his hidden identity is even more frightening, as he has actually killed people!
Mr. Jiang, just wish you good luck!

Fortunately, not long after, the birthday boy finally appeared. Although his hair was completely white, he was in good spirits. He walked onto the stage on crutches. Ji Chen stood beside his old father and made a simple opening speech, "Today is my father's 80th birthday. Welcome all the guests to come..."

Offstage, Xi Leng was gathered together by Fu Jingnian and Pei Yizhi who had just arrived. "I heard that you brought a female companion with you?"

Xi Leng raised his eyebrows: "Why? No?" "Is it soft?"

The man put one hand in his pocket and picked up a glass of champagne with the other hand. He took a sip calmly and asked, "Are there other women around me?"

At this moment, the speech on the stage had ended. Grandpa Ji's grandchildren vied with each other to present gifts and perform shows. Xi Leng called his two brothers to go to Grandpa Ji's table.

Mr. Ji's birthday banquet was a buffet. Dishes were served in a continuous stream, as soon as they were finished. This ensured that they were always fresh. Guests could also be more casual. If there was someone they wanted to cooperate with, they could just go over and talk with a glass of wine.

Xi Leng couldn't escape from the social interaction, but Li Ruan was surrounded by several women.

"I know you. You're the 18th-tier star, right? How come you look so different in real life than on TV? It seems the filters on those variety shows are quite strong.

"Oh, I'm a straightforward person, so my words may not sound nice, please don't be angry!"

In fact, she was so jealous in her heart. How could the skin of the woman in front of her be so good?

The makeup on her face is so light that it is almost invisible, and her lips are beautiful. I really want to ask her what brand of lipstick she uses.

And her height is really outstanding, she is half a head taller than her. Just standing there without saying anything is very imposing.

Liruan had been hungry for a long time. She had finally waited until the time to eat. Just as she was about to pick up some food with her plate, she was surrounded by several inexplicable women. They spoke in a sarcastic tone. It must be that they were spoiled!
"I'm really not as good as you. I don't know what happened to your face, it's all powdery!
Even the powder can't cover the dark circles! The nose is too high, it doesn't match your facial features at all!
Oh, I'm also outspoken, please don't mind me! "

The woman's face changed instantly and she hurriedly took out a small mirror to check. Upon closer inspection, she found that her powder was really stuck!

The dark circles under her eyes are indeed quite obvious. I thought her nose was the most natural before, but after she said that, it looks ugly no matter how I look at it.

Moreover, the gazes of the people around her made her scalp tingle. She couldn't help but ran away.

After one was defeated, another woman stood up and said, "I remember that this dress of yours is a new model from the Armani autumn show, and it costs more than two million. How can an 18th-tier celebrity like you make so much money?

Hehe, I just asked casually, you won't be angry, right? "

Li Ruan raised her eyebrows. Wasn't it implying that she had found a financial sponsor?
She looked the woman up and down. She was wearing a high-end dress, but it only cost hundreds of thousands. No wonder, she didn't have anything so she envied others for what they had. "Why, you can't afford it? Then go find a sponsor to buy it for you, don't envy others! No matter how much you envy me, I won't give you the clothes!"

Hey, hey, hey, I'm just kidding you, you won't be angry, right?"

The woman was so angry that her face turned blue. Who the hell was looking for a sponsor? Who the hell was envious of her!
Finding a sponsor also gives her a sense of superiority, right?

Especially the look full of disdain from Liruan when she looked at her made her feel uncomfortable all over, and then she ran away too.

Another woman with big double eyelids stood up. They had no hatred towards Liruan, but who made her the female companion of Mr. Xi?

(End of this chapter)