msmithbooks Chapter 297 The two men's thoughts were deeper than the other's.
Chapter 297 The two men's thoughts were deeper than the other's.
Xi Mingshan then introduced Lu Xue, "This is Evelynn, my cousin's friend."
She didn't know what the relationship was between Sheng Tingchen and Rong Shu, so she simply introduced herself by her name.
Lu Xue greeted Rong Shu with a smile, "Hello, Miss Evelynn."
Rong Shu, "Hello."
The two tacitly agreed to pretend they didn't know each other.
The girl with Lu Xue was the daughter of a certain group, named Li Anna. Later, two more friends from Xi Mingshan's circle arrived.
I hadn't met her before at Fu Nannan's birthday party, so she was just a friend of Xi Mingshan's side and had no connection with the Fu family.
The women were enjoying tea and chatting.
Those who are unaware of Rong Shu's identity are very curious about her.
After all, what matters most in this circle is status and background. If her elders or husband's family can bring her enough status and position, then she can have enough say in this circle and be respected by others.
Xi Mingshan was the host today and couldn't chat with them all the time, so she went to the wine cellar to check the red wine that had been flown in today.
"I've never met Miss Evelynn before. What does your family do?" Anna Li asked.
Rong Shu answered frankly, "My parents are ordinary people. They don't run any business and are retired at home."
These words surprised the people around her. Judging from her tone, she didn't seem to be deliberately hiding anything. After all, the people here were the most influential people in the Beijing circle, and her status couldn't be so high that she could hide it.
With such an ordinary background, how did she manage to get acquainted with Xi Mingshan? She could only have done so through a man. With her looks and temperament, she certainly has the physical assets to climb into a wealthy family.
However, without a good family background, relying solely on beauty and cunning to rise to the top is absolutely despised in this circle.
That makes one curious, who invited her today?
Xi Jinchuan.
They couldn't think of anyone else but him.
It seems like it was just for fun, which makes them look down on it even more.
Surprisingly, Xi Jinchuan brought people to this private party, which shows he has some tricks up his sleeve.
"So, it's quite impressive that Miss Evelynn is sitting here." Anna Li's expression was gentle, but there was an undisguised contempt in her eyes.
Rong Shu could easily tell that she was simply being accused of being a woman who wanted to climb the social ladder by clinging to men. She said calmly, "Probably."
A newcomer to their circle with no background or connections, instead of keeping a low profile and being humble, was quite arrogant and smug. It's unclear where she got her confidence from.
Li Anna gave a cold smile and turned to talk to Lu Xue.
The others naturally ignored Rong Shu and started chatting with Cheng Xin beside them.
As Sheng Tingyu's wife and the eldest grandson's wife of the Sheng family, Cheng Xin was naturally highly sought after.
Cheng Xin is not just a stay-at-home wife and mother; among the younger generation of wives, she is definitely considered intelligent and capable, and fully capable of assisting her husband.
She was also carefully selected by Fu Ying and was greatly favored by Fu Ying.
She came from a good family, was capable, and even gave birth to twin sons.
This is the ideal daughter-in-law in the hearts of many wealthy mothers-in-law.
Rong Shu sat quietly to the side, drinking her tea, without feeling any awkwardness or isolation.
Cheng Xin glanced at Rong Shu.
Previously, Sheng Tingchen brought Rong Shu to the Sheng family's banquet, which clearly indicated that he had already accepted her as his wife.
The gathering I brought Rong Shu to today was clearly an attempt to integrate her into this circle. As a daughter-in-law of the Sheng family, she will inevitably have to attend gatherings among the wives in the future.
She married Sheng Tingchen after becoming pregnant, seizing the opportune moment.
She heartlessly abandoned her child and went abroad.
Five years of reflection and change.
Now, she has made a glamorous comeback. From Sheng Tingchen's initial dislike for her to his willingness to lower his stance and show goodwill, every step she has taken has been a risky move, but each step has been precise and ruthless. If she had made a single wrong move, if she had gambled too much, everything would have been in vain.
She went from a bankrupt family to becoming the daughter-in-law of the Sheng family, a leap in social class.
It is clear that her thoughts and unbearable intensity are far beyond what ordinary people can compare to.
Therefore, it's not surprising that Rong Shu was able to marry Sheng Tingchen now.
Judging from their current state, they don't seem to have completely reconciled.
These two are both incredibly cunning; it remains to be seen who will ultimately fall into whose trap.
Noticing Cheng Xin's gaze, Rong Shu simply smiled faintly. Cheng Xin asked, "Are you not used to it?"
These words were spoken.
Those standing nearby were startled; judging from Cheng Xin's tone, she seemed to know her well.
Rong Shu said, "It's alright."
Cheng Xin smiled and said, "You'll get used to it if we get together more often in the future."
Rong Shu nodded and hummed in agreement.
The two didn't talk much more.
Su Qingzhi also attended the gathering today, and Xi Jinchuan went up to greet her.
"Here we are," Sheng Tingchen said.
Su Qingzhi nodded in response and sat down next to him. Xi Jinchuan took the initiative to introduce him, and he greeted him politely and courteously.
However, there are people who are indifferent to him.
Su Qingzhi is not a member of the Beijing social circle, nor does she have close ties with people in it. She can be described as a decisive lone wolf, except for her close relationship with Sheng Tingchen.
Therefore, he is not familiar with this circle, especially since his rapid expansion in Beijing this year has led to him being ostracized and offending many people.
Adding to his background issues—he's just the stepson of the An family—they look down on him even more. No matter how much capital and power he has now, he's still not considered respectable in the eyes of those with deep-rooted family backgrounds.
For example, the Li family heir sitting opposite him, Li Chenhe.
His father had previously given him a task, promising that if he could secure a project, he would be given a portion of the company's management authority.
He made a solemn promise to his father, but unexpectedly, Su Qingzhi snatched the project away, and he ended up being scolded and becoming a laughing stock in the eyes of the rest of the family.
He held a grudge about this for a long time.
"President Su is here too, what a rare guest."
Su Qingzhi gave a polite "hmm".
"Why didn't Mr. Su bring his sister, Miss An, with him today?"
Su Qingzhi replied, "I returned to Haishi some time ago."
"So, Tingchen isn't with you, and you, as his older brother, aren't even taking care of him? Miss An is really quite pitiful. Actually, I have a good impression of Miss An. Mr. Su, why don't you act as a matchmaker and introduce us?"
An Qingyue's face was indeed impeccably beautiful, a rare natural beauty. It would be hard for any normal man not to be attracted to her.
Of course, Li Chenhe's words were mostly meant to annoy Su Qingzhi, since An Qingyue had previously been with Sheng Tingchen.
Su Qingzhi's smile didn't reach her eyes. "I don't have the habit of acting as a matchmaker."