Chapter 165: She and Qin Shu are no longer in the same social class

Now that Chu Sheng's status has shifted, the wealth she commands is in the tens of billions.

Even if she rose to power as a mistress, she is ten thousand times better than Qin Shu, and she is an important candidate for their future business dealings.

As for Qin Shu's status, in the eyes of these people, it is the most looked-down-upon; since they share interests and development, the same group of people naturally speaks for Chu Sheng.

"President Chu became the president of the Chu Group at such a young age, and her net worth is also at the top of the list of wealthy women."

"Her future is limitless; she is truly a model for us women to learn from."

"We all still have to learn from you."

Hearing the flattering and sycophantic words from these people in the circle, the smile on Chu Sheng's face grew a bit more; she pursed her lips and smiled, modestly saying, "Not at all."

"Qin Shu is also quite excellent, being able to find a young talent like President Ji."

Chu Sheng's words had a hidden meaning: "I'm afraid her abilities are also quite extraordinary."

Who is Ji Yanli?

A new upstart in Beijing, the projects he has completed are all very outstanding, and he founded Xinrui Technology with his own skills, starting from scratch.

In recent years, he has also enjoyed quite a reputation in Beijing.

Gu Tingyan lowered his head and glanced at Chu Sheng; that gaze was profound, making it impossible to tell what his emotions were, yet it was inexplicably cold.

Chu Sheng's face stiffened.

"Tingyan." Chu Sheng reached out to hook his arm and said softly, "Qin Shu has found a new boyfriend; we should be wishing her well."

Gu Tingyan reached out to take the champagne from the tray beside him and said indifferently, "How do you know for sure that he is her boyfriend?"

"They have known each other since childhood and are fellow disciples; their relationship is just a bit closer."

Gu Tingyan's cold eyes swept toward the Madam Chen who had said Qin Shu climbed into bed; he curled his lips and, with a refined and indifferent air, smiled: "Madam Chen, if I remember correctly."

"You were originally Chen Xiansheng's caregiver, and you were the one taking care of his original wife when she was ill."

"In the end, while the original wife was bedridden, you climbed into Chen Xiansheng's bed."

"It was you who eventually made Chen Xiansheng drive his original wife and their two children out, wasn't it?"

Having such unsavory matters exposed in public by Gu Tingyan, Madam Chen's face turned deathly pale.

There are many sordid affairs in wealthy families; everyone knows it, but they all maintain a facade of decency and do not tear each other down.

In this circle, even biological fathers and sons can become enemies, let alone husbands and wives; men are fickle and cannot resist finding more than one woman.

Today they are friends, tomorrow they turn their backs and refuse to recognize anyone.

As long as you have power and influence, even if you are a mistress who rose to power, everyone will flatter you on the surface.

There are no permanent friends, only permanent interests.

Madam Chen had been a mistress turned wife for five years, controlling the Chen family tightly and manipulating Chen Xiansheng, even forbidding him from visiting his own children.

Yet, Chen Xiansheng just happened to fall for her act.

Who else would dare to be like Gu Tingyan, slapping her in the face in public at such an important occasion?

Facing the strange looks from those around her, Madam Chen's chest heaved, her face flushed red with anger, and her hands at her sides were trembling.

She looked at the handsome and refined man in front of her, hating him to the bone, yet Gu Tingyan was a big shot she could not afford to offend.

In this kind of setting, Madam Chen could no longer stay; she could not endure the strange looks others were giving her.

Madam Chen gave Gu Tingyan a look of suppressed anger and sneered at Chu Sheng: "Excuse me."

After saying this, she stepped on her high heels and quickly left the scene.

Gu Tingyan's pair of long, narrow phoenix eyes shifted nonchalantly toward the few noblewomen nearby: "Madam Liu, I remember your husband's taxes..."

The man was full of majesty, pointing out one person after another, and whoever he pointed at was doomed.

Madam Liu's face twitched, her whole body tensed up, and she was so scared she immediately took a step back: "President Gu, President Gu, I have offended you."

"It was I who offended Miss Qin with my words just now; I will apologize to her later."

Madam Liu's hair stood on end, and she hurriedly apologized with a smile: "I still have things to do, I will take my leave first."

After saying this, Madam Liu grabbed her bag and quickly left the scene; she ran fast, as if a ghost were chasing her.

Gu Tingyan's phoenix eyes swept to the side, and the noblewomen who had originally surrounded Chu Sheng all immediately found excuses to leave.

Wealthy families all have more or less unknown stories, perhaps moral or legal issues, and they were all afraid of touching Gu Tingyan's nerves and being slapped in the face by him in public.

"I just remembered, I still have soup simmering on the stove."

"Oh my, my makeup is ruined, I have to go touch it up."

"My husband is calling for me, I have something to do, so I'm leaving."

Once the people were gone, Chu Sheng's expression was unpleasant; she looked up at Gu Tingyan and clenched her fists: "Were you speaking up for Qin Shu just now?"

She said with a firm tone: "Tingyan, you are standing up for her."

"No."

Gu Tingyan lowered his head and took a sip of champagne: "Don't forget what kind of important occasion this is."

"This is not a wet market where aunties gossip about others' affairs everywhere."

"Stay away from people with such crooked minds."

The heart that had been in Chu Sheng's throat dropped, and hearing Gu Tingyan's reminder, she also felt very annoyed.

Today's important occasion was for work—a business banquet.

Not the kind of occasion where women crowd together to compare and flatter each other.

Chu Sheng felt a bit of irritation and unease in her heart; over these past four years, she had gradually earned the title of a business woman, acting with composure and calmness.

Why did she lose all that reason the moment Qin Shu returned?

She wanted to step on Qin Shu every chance she got.

She had not managed her emotions well today; she should not have let herself be troubled by Qin Shu.

The current Qin Shu is just a dodder flower that only knows how to cling to men, while she, Chu Sheng, is successful in her career, thriving, the youngest and most promising female president of a listed company, and a wealthy businesswoman in the top one hundred on the rich list.

Why should she bother arguing with Qin Shu about these things?

As they were now, one was already in the heavens and the other on the ground; they were no longer people of the same social standing.

Thinking of this, Chu Sheng's confidence surged; she straightened her back and wore a proper, elegant smile on her face.

"Tingyan, you are right, I will listen to you."

A rare, girlish, coy smile appeared on her face as she looked at the handsome man beside her: "From now on, I won't argue with Qin Shu about anything."

"Tingyan, Sheng."

Lin Jingshu's voice came from behind, and the two turned around to see Gu Huaiyuan, Lin Jingshu, Chu Xuanming, and Chu Yu walking in.

Chu Sheng looked at Lin Jingshu and Gu Huaiyuan and called out: "Dad, Mom."

She looked at Chu Xuanming: "Dad."

Chu Sheng looked at Chu Yu behind Chu Xuanming and frowned: "Why did you come too? Wasn't Mom supposed to come?"

For an important banquet like this, a male guest could only bring one female companion.

Chu Xuanming explained: "She wanted to come and see her idol."

Chu Yu was a surgeon and was particularly obsessed with medical arts.

Chu Yu worshipped Lynn to the point of madness; she had even managed to research anti-cancer drugs, and Chu Yu revered her!