Chapter 39
Xia Wansheng wasn’t eager to answer this sudden “choose one” question.
Faced with a combined total of four thousand yuan, he wasn’t tempted at all.
“I was planning to leave anyway, there’s no need to waste your money.” Xia Wansheng sighed dramatically.
But his actions were honest. He took the card and, pulling out his phone, started transferring the money.
What was the name of that orphanage again…?
Old Man Yu was dissatisfied with his apparent greed, thinking, as expected, Xia Wansheng was just a shortsighted, small-time celebrity, easily bought off.
He turned to Yu Congyan: “See, this is the person you insisted on bringing, easily swayed by money!”
Then, seeing Yu Congyan’s indifferent expression, he mistakenly thought he was still deluded.
Just as the old man was about to continue his lecture, a phone rang in the otherwise silent room.
It was his phone.
Old Man Yu was in no mood to answer, but the caller ID showed “Chen Cai News,” probably the media, and he didn’t want to miss an interview opportunity, so he tossed the phone to Zhai Yan,
“Put it on speakerphone, it’s probably the media wanting an interview again.” Old Man Yu said impatiently, pretending to be annoyed.
But he was inwardly pleased, a chance to show off in front of the younger generation.
It was a shame Yu Xuan wasn’t here yet, how unbecoming, not at all like a future leader.
He still couldn’t trust him with the family business.
Zhai Yan answered the call. The excited voice of the editor-in-chief of Chen Cai News came through:
“CEO Yu, we learned that the Yu family just donated twenty million yuan to Qingshan Orphanage in the name of Second Young Master Yu Congyan. Does this mean you’ve finally chosen your heir?”
“???”
Old Man Yu, who had been expecting flattery, was confused.
What did he mean, the money was donated in Yu Congyan’s name?
“How about holding a press conference next week?” The editor-in-chief was ecstatic. If they hadn’t been at the orphanage filming an interview today, they wouldn’t have gotten this exclusive news!
They had to get an exclusive interview with Yu Congyan, the future heir to the business empire!
“CEO Yu? CEO Yu, can you hear me?!” The editor-in-chief continued asking, but Zhai Yan quickly hung up.
The atmosphere in the room froze. They were all caught off guard by this sudden phone call.
Especially Old Man Yu.
He had just mocked Xia Wansheng for being easily bought off, a foolish, money-grubbing celebrity—
But he had turned around and donated the entire twenty million in Yu Congyan’s name, not keeping a single cent for himself.
And now, he had put him in a difficult position. If Old Man Yu didn’t clarify, everyone would assume this was a move to pave the way for Yu Congyan’s inheritance;
But if he did clarify, saying it was just Xia Wansheng’s personal donation, he would become the laughingstock of the industry.
What a clever move.
Old Man Yu gripped the armrest of the sofa, his sharp eyes fixed on Xia Wansheng, who had effortlessly turned the tables.
But no matter how he looked, he couldn’t see any hint of cunning in his eyes, as if it was just a casual move that had pushed him to the edge of a cliff.
After so many years in the business world, this was the first time he had been outsmarted by a junior.
Zhai Yan was also shocked. She had just wanted Yu Congyan to make an appearance at the family dinner, to show the outside world that their family wasn’t as dysfunctional as the rumors suggested, but this was a complete victory!
He was definitely not as simple as he appeared!
Xia Wansheng, seeing everyone speechless, was about to quietly leave, when Old Man Yu called out: “Stay where you are.”
Xia Wansheng could only shrink back into the sofa.
He had just wanted to do some charity, to accumulate some good karma, what was wrong with that?!
“We’ll talk privately after the dinner.” Old Man Yu was determined to have a good talk with this hidden opponent.
“We can talk now, there’s no need to wait.” Yu Congyan didn’t move, suggesting he speak frankly.
“What does this have to do with you? If it weren’t for me, you would have been ruined by the Shao family!” Old Man Yu said bluntly.
“I was planning to use their actions against them, your intervention disrupted everything.” Yu Congyan said casually.
“You!” The old man was furious.
Someone knocked on the door. It was his assistant reminding him that the dinner was about to start, and he had an opening speech to deliver.
This family feud had to be put on hold.
After the passionate speech and future plans, the important segment of free discussion and collaboration finally arrived.
Xia Wansheng had originally planned to grab some cake, but he sadly found himself the center of attention.
Wherever he went, he attracted gazes, but they were filled with admiration and respect, no jealous villains came to provoke him.
As time passed, Xia Wansheng felt his path home was long and arduous. Waiting passively wasn’t an option, he had to take the initiative.
The best targets were, of course, CEO Li, who seemed rather slow-witted, and his new wife.
Xia Wansheng searched for them, but after a while, he couldn’t find them. He discreetly asked a waiter: “Have you seen CEO Li?”
“I saw him leave after receiving a phone call, if you need to contact him, I can provide his contact information.” The waiter bowed slightly.
After the earlier incident, he clearly realized this person was important and his attitude changed considerably.
“Then did Mrs. Li leave as well?” Xia Wansheng asked, disappointed.
“No, she’s over there, southwest direction, three o’clock.” The waiter turned gracefully, gesturing towards a champagne glass on his tray.
It seemed there was a show to watch.
Xia Wansheng, hearing there was still a chance, quickly looked towards the southwest.
As expected, he saw the young woman, Xu Yutang, with a displeased expression, although she tried to maintain a smile, occasionally rubbing her wrist and glancing at her watch.
Xu Yutang had finally managed to attend this banquet, but CEO Li had left early. Thankfully, she had used the excuse of meeting friends to stay.
She knew she couldn’t rely on CEO Li, she had to find her own way.
She was chatting with a female acquaintance when she suddenly saw Xia Wansheng approaching, immediately becoming tense.
She had spoken carelessly without knowing his identity earlier, was he here for revenge?!
Xu Yutang, adept at using her connections to bully others, naturally assumed the same of others.
Then she saw Xia Wansheng walk over, seemingly unconcerned about her presence. Her friend, however, was excited and quickly approached him with a glass of champagne.
The friend was a newcomer in the entertainment industry. Seeing Xia Wansheng approaching, she naturally thought she had encountered someone important and, abandoning her conversation with Xu Yutang, declared she had watched his program and admired his authenticity.
“I watched every episode of the show, the ending was so touching, I cried!” She even glanced at Xu Yutang as she spoke, as if afraid she would interrupt.
Xia Wansheng thought, she was good at making things up, the program ended with a guest being taken to the hospital.
“Do you know each other?” Xia Wansheng asked.
“Yes, we met at an event before.” The friend nodded eagerly, ready to continue the conversation.
This was a great opportunity to connect with someone important!
Xu Yutang, who had been ignored, finally couldn’t stand it anymore. She was always observant and noticed the currently popular Yu Congyan walking towards them, but he was momentarily stopped by a business partner.
Xu Yutang made up her mind, tilting her champagne glass slightly as if about to bump into Xia Wansheng and spill the champagne on her rented designer dress.
If she fell to the ground, her dress soaked in cold champagne, shivering…
They had a history, no one would believe Xia Wansheng wasn’t doing it on purpose.
Xu Yutang had planned everything, a smirk playing on her lips as she approached him, saying softly: “Oh, what a coincidence, I’m also interested in that variety show…”
But Xia Wansheng had been watching her, his attention fixed on her champagne glass. As she bumped into him, he stepped back slightly.
Xu Yutang missed him, but the momentum of her hand holding the glass was too strong.
With a splash, the cold champagne drenched the expensive shirt in front of her, a dark stain spreading across the fabric.
“！！！”
The onlookers gasped.
Xia Wansheng felt a pang of sympathy, wondering if the 88,000-yuan shirt could be dry-cleaned.
