"Can I not go?" Lin Chuan asked.

"Of course not!" Zhou Rui shook her head and said, "I heard that Yang Zi will also be at the Chamber of Commerce dinner. How about it, are you interested?"

"Not interested." Lin Chuan quickly shook his head.

Ever since he rejected Yang Zi last time, she hadn't contacted him at all. He wasn't sure if she was angry about the rejection or if there was another reason. In any case, Lin Chuan found it strange. However, not hearing from Yang Zi gave him some peace. Though Yang Zi was beautiful, what he disliked most about her were all her intrigues.

"Anyway, you have to accompany me." Zhou Rui looked at Lin Chuan, threatening, "If you don't go with me, hmph, I'll sell your company and run away with the money."

"Hehe, try it and see." Lin Chuan replied with an evil grin.

Zhou Rui felt a shiver inside, recalling the scene of just being spanked by Lin Chuan. Thinking of the spanking scene, Zhou Rui couldn't help but tremble. The feeling was somewhat contradictory; there was the beating, yet also a sense of enjoyment. Even Zhou Rui didn't understand what was going on with her.

"Hmph." Zhou Rui snorted coldly.

.........…

The Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce dinner was set on the top floor of the Golden Shield Hotel.

In the evening, luxury cars gathered, and many local businessmen from Jiangbei City rushed back from elsewhere just to attend the Chamber of Commerce dinner. Early January each year was the time for the Chamber of Commerce dinner, sponsored by the Chamber President.

The entrance of the Golden Shield Hotel was already lined with luxury cars. Those who came to the Chamber of Commerce event today were almost all prominent figures in Jiangbei City.

The only reason Zhou Rui could receive an invitation to the Chamber of Commerce was entirely because of the legendary story of Sichuan University Group. Of course, given the current market value of Sichuan University Group, they were fully qualified to attend the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce dinner. However, Sichuan University Group did not join the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce. So, Zhou Rui had another purpose today, which was to join the Chamber of Commerce.

Joining the Chamber of Commerce had its benefits, like resource sharing and collaborative alliances. These were all advantageous aspects.

Zhou Rui arrived at the scene driving her BMW Mini. A car like the BMW Mini wasn't even considered a good car at the entrance of the Golden Shield Hotel. There were plenty of Mercedes S-Class sedans, BMW 7 Series, and even several limited edition Rolls-Royces...

The appearance of a pink BMW Mini actually surprised the security guards a bit.

When Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui got out of the car, the security guards couldn't help but salute. In Jiangbei City, you could not know the city secretary, but you must know Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui. Lin Chuan was the boss of the Jvyi Gang, known as the Emperor of the Underworld in Jiangbei City. Zhou Rui was the CEO of Sichuan University Group, young and wealthy, admired by countless men in Jiangbei City.

Their appearance was truly a pair of golden boy and jade girl.

No matter how luxurious others' cars were, age couldn't be hidden. Young and affluent people like Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui were rare.

Tonight, both were dressed brightly, Zhou Rui wearing a blue evening gown with high heels, immediately elevating her height, with a V-neck showing a large expanse of fair chest and a deep cleavage, which was Zhou Rui's proud asset and business line.

Lin Chuan wore a black Armani suit, with shiny leather shoes. Around his neck was a diagonal striped tie, his hair fine and slightly flowy, looking extremely handsome, capturing the attention of many wealthy people.

Zhou Rui escorted Lin Chuan, truly a golden boy and jade girl.

The two walked slowly towards the hotel. Inside, there were professional greeters leading them into the elevator. The elevator took them directly to the top floor. When the elevator doors opened, they were greeted with a dim blue light, bright and clear. The hall was already filled with people, clustering in small groups. Among businessmen, there were also factions, and some with better relations gathered at this time to chat.

The president of the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce was a man in his fifties, said to be a local of Jiangbei City who later emigrated to the United States. His business was primarily abroad, but also involved domestically. The old man was dressed in a white suit, looking quite youthful, surrounded by many people, being flattered by small groups.

"That person is Cao Jingguo, the president of the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce." Zhou Rui pointed at the man in the white suit in the crowd, holding a goblet, his face rosy and smiling. Speaking comfortably, he seemed to thoroughly enjoy being surrounded by people, always the focal point of the crowd no matter where he went.

"Oh." Lin Chuan nodded slightly.

Since entering, Lin Chuan felt a gaze locking onto him from the crowd, and when he looked over, it was Yang Zi. Yang Zi was wearing a purple evening gown, a very thin dress, not only with a deep V-neck but also the fabric on the chest was almost see-through, nearly exposing her ample charms.

Yang Zi was surrounded by men, most of whom lusted after her beauty. Yang Zi skillfully utilized her allure to build her own network. Every person here had an extraordinary background or possessed remarkable wealth. Building a network with them would be beneficial without any detriment.

"Yang Zi has noticed us." Zhou Rui also sensed Yang Zi's gaze and smiled, "Let's greet Chairman Cao first, and then find Yang Zi."

"Alright!" Lin Chuan nodded.

Afterwards, the two of them walked towards Cao Jingguo.

"Chairman Cao, I am the Executive President of Sichuan University Group, and this is our Chairman." Zhou Rui stood in front of Cao Jingguo, polite and composed.

"Oh, so you're Zhou Rui?" Cao Jingguo gave Zhou Rui a cheerful glance, then shifted his gaze to Lin Chuan, and laughed, "Are you Lin Chuan?"

"That's me, it's an honor to meet Chairman Cao." Lin Chuan nodded slightly.

"Shouldn't it be my honor?" Cao Jingguo proactively reached out to shake hands with Lin Chuan, saying, "Lin Chuan, you're quite something. As soon as I returned to Jiangbei City, I've heard many people mentioning you. I even specifically investigated your news and found you're an impressive young man. You even managed to drive away my old friend."

"Your old friend?" Lin Chuan frowned.

"Qin Dalei," Cao Jingguo laughed heartily.

"Uh..." Lin Chuan was stunned, suddenly unsure how to respond. Even Zhou Rui beside him was dumbfounded, wondering if offending Qin Dalei would mean Cao Jingguo wouldn't spare them. Zhou Rui was pondering how to deal with it.

At this moment, Cao Jingguo laughed and said, "Don't be nervous, Qin Dalei and I haven't been in contact for a long time. Our relationship has become shallow. On the contrary, I am very interested in you all, and in your Sichuan University Group. If you have time, let's sit down for tea and chat, shall we?"

Wow...

The surrounding crowd was immediately in an uproar.

They were surprised; Cao Jingguo actually extended an invitation to Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui? This was simply a shocking matter. If Qin Dalei's power overseas was a beach, then Cao Jingguo's power was absolutely a desert. Everyone was trying to get connected with Cao Jingguo to gain his support and network. These days, a network is a resource, and connections are money.

Cao Jingguo alone represented a vast network of contacts.

"Sure!" Zhou Rui hurriedly nodded.

"Then... shall we set another date?" Cao Jingguo laughed heartily.

"Alright!" Zhou Rui nodded, saying, "Well, Mr. Cao, you go ahead, I'll go find a friend."

"Alright!" Cao Jingguo nodded cheerfully.

Then, Zhou Rui immediately pulled Lin Chuan out of the crowd and walked towards Yang Zi. Yang Zi was mingling in the crowd. Surrounding her were a group of wolves in sheep's clothing. These people appeared polite and refined, but in private, they would tell crude jokes and compete to see who was better with women.

Zhou Rui pulled Lin Chuan and walked over to Yang Zi.

Yang Zi stepped out of the crowd.

"Yang Zi." Zhou Rui greeted with a smile, delighted to see a classmate here. It was indeed rare to meet in such a high-class setting. All those present had social status and wealth. Zhou Rui and Yang Zi were part of the younger generation born in the '80s, making their social recognition not easily achieved.

Zhou Rui smiled at the other and then joked, "Met so many bosses again, huh?"

"Oh, come on," Yang Zi said, linking her arm through Zhou Rui's left arm and skillfully pulling her aside, leaving Lin Chuan on his own. Yang Zi laughed, "These lousy men can't compare to our classmate ties. I envy you now."

"Why?" Zhou Rui asked in confusion.

"I envy you being able to be with Lin Chuan; the two of you can always be together," Yang Zi laughed, "I really regret it, regret not cherishing Lin Chuan back in high school. Even if I didn't treasure him then, I shouldn't have embarrassed him in front of the whole class. At least now, I could have had some chance to turn things around, but now, I don't even have the slightest opportunity. I truly regret it now."

"But aren't you doing quite well now?" Zhou Rui asked.

"Well?" Yang Zi smiled slightly, "Well, what? What you see is just the surface, isn't it?"

"The surface?" Zhou Rui was puzzled, "Now that Liu Shaoqi is dead, you've not only regained your single status but also own billions in wealth. You're now a single golden lady. So many men are chasing after you."

"But none of them are the ones I like," Yang Zi said helplessly.

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