The cage was made of steel, and its eyes were ferocious. The giant dog that was trapped in the cage roared crazily. It kept ramming against the restraints around it, making loud clanging noises. It was an astonishing sight.
This was within the range of the Old Garden Hotel's kitchen. Many animals that were waiting to be slaughtered were locked in cages. However, there were not many dogs that reacted as fiercely as it did now. On one hand, it was probably because this dog was very energetic. On the other hand, the biggest reason was probably the pair of eyes outside the cage. They were glaring at it until it was getting impatient.
On the ground outside the cage, a fashionably dressed girl was squatting there. She was staring at the dog's irritable eyes. Her hands that were placed on her knees were clenched into fists. Her light yellow skirt was pulled up, and she wore white high heels. Half of her exposed calves were covered in thin white socks with lace. Her delicate eyebrows were knitted together because she was concentrating too much. Her face was slightly flushed. Probably because she was glaring too hard, the girl who was usually very proud and independent looked a little cute at this moment.
However, the more focused she was, the more irritable the dog in the cage became. It wanted to pounce out and bite her.
"Who is this girl …?"
Some of the staff who were going in and out of the kitchen looked at the girl who had been squatting in front of the cage for a long time. They were confused and whispered to each other.
"Look, she's been squatting here for almost ten minutes. Look at how she's teasing the dog …"
"Is she the supervisor's relative?"
"I don't think so. She said she came in to hide from someone. As soon as she came in, she squatted there and looked very interested. It seems like she doesn't want to go out …"
"The rules of the kitchen don't allow outsiders to come in. If the supervisor sees this, he'll definitely deduct her money …"
"She's a guest of the Zhang family's birthday banquet today. Her family is probably some billionaire. She might even know the boss. Do you dare to chase her out?
She didn't do anything anyway … "
"How do you know that her family is rich …"
"I bet. Of course you men don't know. Look for yourself. Her clothes are all high-end brands. Her small handbag that doesn't look like much is the latest limited edition from Cartier this year. It costs at least tens of thousands. You have to be someone with status to buy it …"
A group of kitchen workers and hotel attendants whispered among themselves. None of them dared to question the girl's behavior. The girls, on the other hand, looked at the famous brand on her body and exclaimed.
Not long after, a handsome young man of seventeen or eighteen years old walked in from the door. He was first attracted by the dog barking, but then he smiled and squatted in front of the iron cage with the young girl.
"What are you doing?
Did Lei Qing force you into a corner? "
"… Oh, brother."
Turning her head to look at the man beside her, the girl looked at the watch on her wrist. "I want to see if I can scare it, but no matter how much I stare at it, it just gets more and more irritable …"
"I heard from Hsu Yi-ting about what happened that time. This … is also a technique, right?"
"What technique?" The girl's eyes widened.
"Uh, well … How would I know? Why don't you ask Gu Jiaming?
I heard that you asked him to pretend to be your boyfriend again … "The young man named Dongfang Lu smiled and waved his hand. Then he stood up." It's about time. Let's go. Don't do boring things here. "
"Oh …" Under the urging of her brother, Dongfang Wan stood up. Then the two walked out of the kitchen. When they walked out, they looked back at the wolf dog that was still in a berserk state with some regret. "When I saw the dog, I suddenly remembered, so I wanted to give it a try. Ask that guy Gu Jiaming … Tsk, I'm too lazy to ask."
"Your relationship is still so bad?" Dongfang Lu couldn't help but laugh. "Then why did you ask him to be your shield?"
"A shield … Of course, it's to find someone I don't like to look at."
Dongfang Wan raised her hand. Her movements were somewhat elegant. "Besides, every time he acts as a shield, it's Lei Qing who gets the short end of the stick. He has a lot of ideas … Actually, I don't have a big problem with him. As long as I don't see him, to be honest, I do admire him a lot. It's just that I can't stand his attitude of not taking anyone seriously. This feeling has been subtly influenced by him, and he can't change it. So every time I see him, I can't help but get angry when I see his completely self-centered attitude."
Dongfang Lu raised his eyebrows. "Quarrelsome?"
"Quarrelsome? Isn't that a bit ambiguous? Your sister has goosebumps all over her body. With Gu Jiaming … Eh …" Her face revealed a frightening expression, and her whole body trembled.
"But the book said that in the movie, people who don't like each other have a high chance of getting together."
"Come on, brother!"
Seeing Dongfang Lu spread his hands as if it was a matter of course, Dongfang Wan couldn't help but pout in a very feminine manner. "Studying love stories is a matter for us girls. Why are you joining in the fun? Besides, even the most brainless woman knows that things on TV can only be used as fantasy. It's impossible to put it in reality. Even if two people with completely different personalities get together, they can't live together, okay?"
"But, you see …" Dongfang Lu laughed. "I have a sister who is headstrong and doesn't like reading romance novels at all. Of course, I can only reluctantly help her read them. In fact, some romance novels are quite interesting. At least it can let people grasp a part of a woman's psychology …"
"Brother …"
Ever since the experience of relying on each other on Dream of Star, the relationship between the brother and sister had been very good. At this time, after joking around with each other, Dongfang Lu stopped smiling. "The toy factory's business hasn't been good recently, right?"
"Yes."
Dongfang Wan nodded. "That guy Lei Qing has been causing trouble, but he likes to throw money at me. I'll fight him to the end. Tsk, I'm looking down on this kind of second-generation rich kid more and more. What is he …" Speaking of Lei Qing, the girl didn't hide her disdain for him.
Dongfang Lu was silent for a moment. "Actually, the family doesn't want you to be too headstrong …" The meaning was that the family didn't think highly of her toy factory. Dongfang Wan naturally understood this matter, but she just rolled her eyes. "I understand. Dad and the others would prefer to see me obediently fall in love with Lei Qing. Now that they see that Lei Qing is clearly blocking my business, those old guys are a little scared. How can they not want to be strong? If there is no Lei Qing, they can't wait for me to be strong."
Dongfang Lu smiled. "After all, Lei Qing isn't the successor of the Lei Family. Even if the two of you clash in Jianghai, it won't affect the relationship between the two families much. After all, everyone is just making money. It's just that the people on the board of directors are used to being cautious and want to interfere just because we're relatives. I also can't stand it, but I'll only say it in private. Don't throw a tantrum at them in public. As for Lei Qing, heh … He originally didn't have much interest in you, and I think so too. Look at you, you have a bad temper, you're headstrong and willful. You don't know how to cook, make soup, or wash clothes.
"Hey, Dongfang Lu!
If you say anymore, I'll fall out with you! "Dongfang Wan laughed as she roared.
"OK, OK …" Dongfang Lu raised his hand and gave in. "Alright, he originally wasn't that interested in you. Perhaps he was also disgusted by the possibility of the marriage between the two families. But later on, you became cold to him step by step. This is a matter of face.
He grew up in the best environment ever since he was young, and he probably fell in love with someone with money. As a young master, he definitely doesn't have any tricks up his sleeve. In the beginning, he tried to be gentlemanly with you, but unfortunately, it didn't work. Now, he's going against you. The main reason is, of course, to attract your attention. It doesn't matter if you like or dislike him. If you scold him, he'll probably feel proud … "
Dongfang Wan glanced at him with ill intentions from the corner of her eyes. "Brother, you can't be suggesting that I do that with him once. After he succeeds, he will let me go …"
"Of course not!
If I really want to do that, I can directly go and chat with his father. My idea is, if you find it difficult, there is a simpler way … "
Dongfang Wan's eyes lit up. "What is it?
Hurry up and tell me. "
"You can scold him, I mean, scold him in public. Think about it, I used my own private money to set up a toy factory in hopes of getting the approval of my family. It wasn't easy for me to persevere for so long. You can't get a girl, so you throw money at him. You have to be rich … Of course, he is indeed rich. When you scold him, you have to act like you're wronged. It's okay if you cry, but the most important thing is that there must be tears. Show your stubbornness, show your grievance, and I guarantee that he won't be unhappy at all. Then …" Dongfang Lu smiled. "Then he will feel that he has achieved his goal. You have shown your weak side in front of everyone because of him. After that, I guarantee that not only will he not harass you, he might even help you get back all your business. Lei Qing, heh, he is also such a person …"
If Jiaming was here, he might still feel that it was not a coincidence that Dongfang Lu later became the leader of Yanhuang Awakening. He made people feel that it was not a coincidence that Dongfang Lu became the leader of Yanhuang Awakening. He made people feel no sense of oppression and was familiar with human nature. He was flexible and could be said to be unscrupulous in order to achieve his goals.
It was also because of this character and talent that even though there was a seemingly amazing person like Ying Zilan in the highest level of the awakened families in Yanhuang, Dongfang Lu silently sat in the highest position among the younger generation in the struggle for power and profit among themselves.
However, after a little consideration, Dongfang Wan resolutely shook her head. "I don't want to. This way … Hmph, brother, I want to try first. I will directly defeat that guy who only knows how to rely on his family's woman. If it really doesn't work, I will use this method."
"Of course."
Dongfang Lu smiled. "I already guessed that with your competitive character, you would not use this method. In fact, as long as the hatred between you and Lei Qing doesn't escalate to the level of deep hatred, this method can be used at any time. Of course, if you need help in other aspects, just ask.
In fact, the network of siblings, relatives, and so on is a kind of capital in itself. You don't want to rely on the power of your family at all. In fact, you are restricting yourself too much. "
"This is the only way to convince people!" Dongfang Wan smiled confidently.
The two walked slowly. At this time, they were approaching the banquet hall. Dongfang Lu suddenly patted his sister's shoulder and looked into her eyes. "Then, the most important thing."
"What?"
"Gu Jiaming already has a girlfriend. You must not fall in love with him. Remember, remember …"
"Brother!"
In a flash, Dongfang Wan was already frowning coquettishly. She raised her hand to hit him, but Dongfang Lu's skill was so fast. When she waved her hand, he had already run far away with a smile. He waved his hand and said, "You must remember!" Leaving Dongfang Wan in the same place angrily stomping her feet.
If there was nothing special, the brother and sister would naturally sit together. But now, although they were both high school students, they each had their own world. Dongfang Lu, as the successor of the Dongfang family, had to know a lot of bosses. Dongfang Wan's toy company had to deal with other sellers. After entering the banquet hall, the two waved their hands and separated.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall was warm and noisy. At this time, it was just past five o 'clock. About half of the guests had arrived, and the scale of the banquet was already quite large. A group of people were talking to their own people, and some people occupied the table to play poker to kill time. Dongfang Wan greeted a few people she knew nearby. She searched the banquet hall for Gu Jiaming's figure. She couldn't find a shield, but Lei Qing's figure fell into her eyes. That guy was chatting with his group of friends in a corner not far away. Seeing her look over, he smiled and waved his hand. Dongfang Wan turned her gaze to the side in disgust.
Most of the people Lei Qing made friends with were the children of some cadres and rich people in Jianghai City. Although they were all hedonistic sons, their network was unusually large, and many things were done without even considering the real economic impact. For example, Lei Qing said, "I like Dongfang Wan, but she doesn't like me." These people might respond like two ribs stabbing a knife: "It doesn't matter, we'll help you get it."
Then, with the tacit consent of some of the Dongfang family, the sales of the toy factory rapidly shrank in the past few months.
Dongfang Wan could imagine that the thing she had put all her effort into was just a prop for them to pick up girls.
Her temper had always been strong, and she didn't want to accept the help of her family. She had to go all the way, but under such pressure, she still felt powerless. Lei Qing could find a group of boys to be his brothers, and even if she had a group of girls to be her sisters, these sisters could only help her consume Chanel's high-grade perfume, Prada's expensive coat, and countless crazy shopping time.
Lei Qing was now a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water. He would only habitually ignore her disgusted gaze, and would most likely come over to say hello later. Perhaps it was as her brother said, he wanted her to scold him, and more importantly, to make her cry … Like a girl, he bullied her until she cried. He was just like the boys in kindergarten, childish to the extreme … She gritted her teeth and cursed in her heart. She turned around to look for traces of a shield, but still found nothing.
Today was the birthday celebration, and Dongfang Wan came as a junior. She only wore a warm colored dress, and her tall and beautiful figure looked like an elegant chrysanthemum. But in her heart, she was angry, and her temperament was like an ice rose with thorns. For a moment, she couldn't find Jiaming, so she casually found a chair and sat down, slightly frowning.
Dongfang Wan had a straightforward temperament, but because of her consistent training, other than being teased by Jiaming, she rarely lost control of her temper. Towards Lei Qing's unhappiness, that guy Jiaming's unhappiness, only turned into a cold face. Occasionally, when familiar people walked by, she would immediately pile on a bright smile and greet them.
Not long after, a voice sounded from behind her: "Isn't this Xiao Wan?
Long time no see. "
Standing up, Dongfang Wan searched her memory for the slightly arrogant face in front of her, and immediately got the answer. She then smiled: "Hey, you are … Ying Zifeng right?"
"We've only met a few times. I didn't expect Xiao Wan to know me." Ying Zifeng smiled brightly.
Speaking of which, the most famous of the Ying family was naturally Ying Haisheng, and Ying Zilan was quite famous among the younger generation. Ying Zifeng had always been overshadowed by his elder brother's brilliance, but he had also visited the Dongfang family a few times. However, between him and Dongfang Wan, someone had only introduced him, and there had been no conversation. She didn't expect this person to know her.
The family of the "King of the Southeast" was several times more powerful than the Dongfang family, so she naturally didn't dare to be negligent. She smiled and said: "Of course I remember. You're also here to celebrate the birthday?"
"I'm here to accompany Teacher Xu Mo."
Ying Zifeng smiled and pointed not far behind him. Dongfang Wan also understood that Ying Zifeng and Teacher Xu were good friends, and Teacher Xu had always liked Teacher Ya Han. This was already an open secret of Sacred Heart College.
After chatting for a while, Ying Zifeng asked, "By the way, where's Xiao Lu?"
With his status, the one who would really pay attention to was naturally Dongfang Lu, the successor of the family. Before Dongfang Wan could answer, Lei Qing had already approached with a smile. "Hey, Zifeng, long time no see. I didn't see you in Jianghai last month?"
"Hi, Ah Qing."
Ying Zifeng smiled and shook hands with Lei Qing. In an instant, Dongfang Wan narrowed her eyes.
Looking back, Jia Ming's figure was still nowhere to be seen … (To be continued, if you want to know what happened next, please go to www.qidian.com to read more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)