An enraged Lin Wenyu stormed onto the balcony, her eyes full of malice as she glared at the tall figure in the distance, barely holding back from cursing aloud.
It wasn't until she saw Tang Qianmiao getting into a sleek black private car that her anger was somewhat replaced by shock. She quickly called out to her mother, "Mom, come quick! Tang Qianmiao just left with a man!"
"A man?" Yun Ruyi hurried over and peered at the car disappearing into the distance.
"It's a luxury car, but it's not from the Feng family," Lin Wenyu stated with certainty.
The Feng family was her dream. She had been preparing every day to marry into it, even memorizing the license plates and models of every car they owned.
Yun Ruyi scoffed, "She's been kicked out by the Feng family. There's no way they'd send anyone to pick her up unless she grovels for forgiveness. That car... hmm, I'd wager it's either a boy toy or some wealthy patron she's latched onto."
"Mom, now you've confused me. How can it be both a sugar daddy and a boy toy?" Lin Wenyu glanced at her, puzzled.
Yun Ruyi shot her a look. "Don't forget, your aunt left behind quite a bit of property. There's no way she didn't leave any of it to Tang Qianmiao. With that much money, it's not impossible for her to keep a boy toy for her amusement."
Lin Wenyu nodded. "That's fine, as long as she doesn't come back to live here. Even better if she never returns to the Feng family. She doesn't deserve to be there."
Just the thought of it unsettled her.
The Feng family, the most prominent family in the capital, had ancestors who were generals and ministers, founding heroes of the nation, with businesses spanning the globe. They were the indisputable elite of Country G.
She had worked so hard just to befriend the Feng family members, yet Tang Qianmiao had simply moved in the moment she came down from the mountain. Life was truly unfair!
Yun Ruyi said, "Stop dwelling on it. Don't worry, her best days are already behind her. After last night's incident, I made a few calls. Feng Chuchu initially thought Tang Qianmiao had stolen from her, only to realize it was a misunderstanding. Still, they kicked her out in the end. What does that tell you?"
Lin Wenyu's face brightened. "It means they don't like her at all and are finding every excuse to get rid of her!"
Yun Ruyi nodded with a smile. "Her grades are mediocre, yours are outstanding. She's talentless, and you're gifted. She's still just a student, while you've already been selected by Feng Da Shao to work on fragrance projects. You have a brilliant future ahead of you, and she's already lost."
Hearing this, Lin Wenyu's expression softened.
Her mother had once been a perfumer, and she had inherited her mother's skills, showing great talent and even winning awards. It was because of this that Feng Da Shao had noticed her, inviting her to help develop new products at the age of eighteen.
Weishi Perfumes had once been the top seller in the nation, but in recent years, a fierce competitor had emerged: LM, a company whose meteoric rise had repeatedly knocked Weishi down to second place.
Her current goal was to help Weishi reclaim its top position and ensure Feng Da Shao's smooth succession of the family business from his grandfather.
Thinking of this, Lin Wenyu's eyes gleamed with pride.
Indeed, there was no need to waste time worrying about a country bumpkin like Tang Qianmiao, someone far beneath her.
Yun Ruyi smiled approvingly at her daughter. "Go change quickly, don't be late. There will be a lot of important people at tonight's auction. Your work will surely be the highlight, and many will vie for it. You'll be the center of attention, so make sure you dress the part."
Beaming with excitement, Lin Wenyu rushed off to get ready.
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Inside the quiet car, Tang Qianmiao was reviewing several reports.
Hei Ji, driving, reported as he glanced at her, "Boss, LM has once again left Weishi in the dust. Even after giving them a few percentage points, they still can't catch up. It feels amazing!"
Without much expression, Tang Qianmiao scanned the final report and said flatly, "Don't get cocky in victory, nor disheartened by defeat."
"Understood! But I can't help being thrilled! Just a few years ago, Weishi ruled the fragrance market, and now, a company less than three years old has knocked them off their perch. It's hilarious!" He grinned broadly, glancing back at her during a red light. "But I'm even more excited to see everyone's faces when they find out you're the boss of LM. Who would believe a thriving company is run by a high school student?"
Tang Qianmiao put down the report and casually pulled out a notebook from her bag, ignoring him.
It was a thick journal, three to four centimeters in width, filled with her mother's fragrance notes.
Her mother had loved perfumery, spending all her spare time blending various perfumes.
She leafed through the notebook, reading a few pages.
Hei Ji continued, "Boss, I heard Old Master Feng is preparing to hand over Fengwei, but no one knows to whom yet. Feng Lie has already started assembling a team for a new product, while Feng Xian hasn't made any moves. He's probably still searching for the right person."
"You scared?" Tang Qianmiao asked lazily.
Hei Ji burst into laughter. "Scared? With you leading LM, what's there to be scared of? They can search all of Country G and still won't find anyone better than you at fragrance-making!"
"Flattery won't get you a raise, so save your breath and focus on driving."
"Come on, my salary is already multiple times the industry standard! I'm more than content to work for you, boss." He chuckled.
Suddenly serious, Hei Ji asked, "Boss, about the auction tonight, are we going?"
Tang Qianmiao thought for a moment. "Hand me the auction catalog."
Hei Ji quickly passed it to her.
Her sharp gaze skimmed through the listings, finally landing on an ancient item.
Her decision made, she said, "Let's go."
At 7:45 p.m., Tang Qianmiao arrived at the auction hall.
She dressed casually, much like her usual style. Yet even so, her striking beauty drew countless admiring gazes.
Black Rooster leaned slightly toward her ear, whispering, "Boss, there are at least thirty-five hungry wolves here lusting after your beauty."
Tang Qianmiao, with little interest, glanced at the approaching men and said, "I'm going to the restroom, you handle them."
"Uh, Boss..."
Before he could finish, the girl had already walked away.
When Black Rooster turned back, he found himself face to face with the oncoming men.
"Mr. Lu, long time no see. I didn't expect to run into you here," one of the businessmen said with a smile, extending his hand.
Black Rooster returned the handshake with a smile.
The man quickly added, "By the way, who was the young lady with you earlier? Brother Lu, you're really lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend."
Black Rooster smiled silently, unsure how to respond.
He had long grown accustomed to his boss using him as a decoy.
Following the principle that the more you say, the more likely you are to make a mistake, he didn't speak much, only smiling and nodding to whatever the man said.
This scene was coincidentally observed by Feng Xian and his assistant, who had just arrived.
In fact, the two had entered right after Tang Qianmiao and had witnessed everything.
The assistant's eyes were wide with shock.
At first, he thought it might have been a misunderstanding, but now it seemed Tang Qianmiao really did have a boyfriend.
Sneaking a glance at his boss's expression, it was as expected—completely unreadable.
His gaze remained deep and enigmatic, as always, impossible to decipher.
Within a few seconds, Feng Xian had already shifted his focus, engaging in conversation with some executives who had approached to greet him.
The assistant adjusted his glasses, unsurprised by his boss's reaction.
After all, his boss's mind was occupied with nothing but work; he wouldn't care about anyone's private affairs.
The reason they attended this auction tonight was due to a rumor that Bai Mi had donated a one-of-a-kind perfume for the event.
His boss was hoping to use the perfume as a clue to locate Bai Mi.
———————
After leaving the restroom, Tang Qianmiao headed to the terrace to pass the time, waiting for the auction to begin.
As soon as she stepped outside, a sharp female voice pierced the air—
"Cousin?!"
She turned slightly, her gaze cold.
Lin Wenyu, holding up an exaggeratedly wide skirt, hurried toward her, eyes wide with disbelief. "It really is you!"
As if discovering something earth-shattering, she turned and called out, "Mom, Dad, it's Cousin!"
Tang Qianmiao had no intention of acknowledging her. She walked to the edge of the balcony and stood there, admiring the night view.
Yun Ruyi and her husband approached, surprised to see the girl's profile.
"Why is Miaomiao here?" Yun Ruyi asked her husband.
As always, Tang Yi's expression darkened at the sight of Tang Qianmiao.
Now it was as cold and menacing as ever.
Lin Wenyu bit her lip. "Dad, earlier this afternoon, Mom and I saw Cousin being picked up by a strange man. She didn't return to the Feng family or the Tang family last night. I fear she's been staying with someone else."
She paused, discreetly observing her stepfather's reaction.
Seeing his face grow even darker, a slight smile tugged at the corners of her lips.
At that moment, a man approached Tang Qianmiao, standing close as he spoke to her.
Lin Wenyu's eyes lit up. "That's the man!"
Yun Ruyi sighed. "It seems Miaomiao was brought here by him. Otherwise, how could a child like her obtain an invitation to such an exclusive auction?"
"Dear, I'm really worried about Miaomiao. Ever since her mother passed, she's become strange and defiant, refusing to listen to anyone. And now, mingling with men like this… If she continues down this path, she'll ruin herself."
Before she could finish, Tang Yi's face had already turned a shade darker, his cold, hard gaze fixed on Tang Qianmiao before he turned to the mother and daughter.
"Neither of you is to speak to her. Pretend you don't know her."
With that, he strode away without so much as another glance at Tang Qianmiao.
Yun Ruyi and Lin Wenyu exchanged glances, both smirking in Tang Qianmiao's direction.
"Mom, it's clear Dad doesn't care about Cousin at all. He's not even willing to involve himself in her affairs."
Yun Ruyi's eyelids lifted slightly. "That's why I tell you to excel in every aspect, to keep your father pleased. Who knows, he might even leave part of the inheritance to you."
Lin Wenyu, excited, said, "Then I'll bid on something valuable later and gift it to Dad with my bonus. I'll also show Cousin just how far apart we really are!"
Once the three of them had moved on, Tang Qianmiao's eyes flickered toward their retreating figures, filled with scorn.
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