Su Yaya smiled and nodded. She made an “ok” gesture and said, “I promise.”

“Don’t make promises you won’t keep,” Yan Junyi emphasized.

“Alright,” Su Yaya agreed.

Yan Junyi persisted, “Where are you headed? Even if we’re not dining together, I can give you a lift, can’t I?”

Su Yaya waved her hands and lifted her chin. She smiled and replied, “That won’t be necessary. My manager is on her way to pick me up.” She pointed.

Yan Junyi followed her gesture and indeed, a white Cayenne approached from the front. Zhou Peiyun sat in the driver’s seat and waved at Su Yaya, signaling her to come over.

Yan Junyi looked at Su Yaya with a complex expression. He knew she was new to the entertainment industry. The Cayenne shouldn’t belong to her, and her manager didn’t seem capable of affording it either. Whose car was it then? The entertainment world was notorious for its chaos and temptations. Some couldn’t resist and ended up compromised.

“I’m leaving now. Bye.” Su Yaya smiled and waved, quickly making her way to the white Cayenne.

Yan Junyi watched her silhouette, wanting to say something but deciding against it. He observed as she entered the Cayenne, which then slowly drove away.

Inside the car, Zhou Peiyun drove and asked Su Yaya where she wanted to go. Su Yaya replied, “President Shen just messaged me. He wants me to bring him food.”

This was precisely why she turned down Yan Junyi and mentioned having an appointment. Shen Xiuqi was her current sugar daddy, the real powerhouse. When he called, how could she dare to refuse?!

Su Yaya had no option but to order takeout from a restaurant: three dishes and one soup. On her way, she also stopped at a dessert shop. Impressed by the appealing desserts, she bought two boxes of durians and carried everything to Shen Xiuqi’s company.

Li Lan and He Rui, stationed at the reception desk, had been notified early and knew Su Yaya was arriving. When they saw her carrying food, they put on the practiced, standard smile and warmly welcomed her.

“Miss Su, please follow me. President Shen has informed us that you can go straight up.” He Rui said, leading Su Yaya to the elevator and assisting with the card swipe before entering.

Once the elevator doors closed, He Rui turned excitedly to Li Lan. “I noticed the F Family bracelet that Miss Su was wearing. It’s priced at about 80,000 yuan on their website, I’ve always wanted one, but it’s too expensive for me to afford.”

Li Lan patted her friend on the shoulder. “Wait until you snag a wealthy man, then buy it. Otherwise, 80,000 yuan is enough to buy a house that’s only about two- or three-square meters. Didn’t you always want to own a home?”

“I really should save up for a house.” He Rui sighed. The thought made her feel even more disheartened. She gripped Li Lan’s hand and lamented, “When will I be like Miss Su? When will I live in a big house and buy whatever I want?!”

Li Lan calmly said, “There’s a time you can.”

“When?”

“Go home, lie on your bed, and sleep.” Li Lan smiled, teasingly. “Just dream!”

He Rui playfully nudged Li Lan’s back in frustration. “You’re so mean! I’m not talking to you anymore!” She turned away, ignoring her friend.

Li Lan chuckled, “I used to underestimate her, thinking she was just an ordinary internet celebrity. I believed she intentionally seduced President Shen and stirred up scandals. But now, it seems President Shen genuinely likes her and is willing to pamper her. She enjoys the finest food, wears designer clothes, and lives in a grand villa. Even that bracelet she wears costs tens of thousands. Who am I to judge? I must be really bored to be thinking about this!”

Towards Li Lan’s words, He Rui didn’t disagree. She nodded her head as well. “Right, she’s living a better life than us.”

…

When Su Yaya brought the food to Shen Xiuqi’s office, he had just finished his work. She set down the three dishes and one soup on the table, then greeted Shen Xiuqi with a wave. Su Yaya smiled sweetly and said, “Hubby, I brought you some food. It’s all dishes you like. Come and have a meal.”

Shen Xiuqi set aside his file and walked over. He embraced Su Yaya from behind, wrapping his arms around her slender waist and gently kissing her cheek. Shen Xiuqi smiled and said, “Let me taste this first.”

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