The young man in front of her had a handsome, refreshing face, the kind of person who seemed like the campus heartthrob who dominated the sports field, scoring countless points and getting endless cheers from senior and junior girls alike.

However, this person… was threatening her?

Did he even know who she was?

When she was in elementary school, she was the red scarf who helped old people cross the street. In middle school, she was a team member who respected the elderly and loved children. In college, she was a party member who lived by the principle of “everyone for me, and me for everyone!”

She wasn’t someone to mess with.

To be honest, this young man was wasting his time working part-time in an escort shop…

Thinking about it, Shang Xinglu was going bankrupt in three months, and big corporations weren’t all that reliable.

She patted his shoulder and said, “Xiao Zai, don’t feel embarrassed, if you have any problems, just tell me. Is it because your family can’t transfer funds?”

Xiao Zai smiled, “Funds are easy to transfer. In the first half of this year, I did an internship, and according to the reports, the performance increased steadily by 10%.”

Shang Xinglu: “…So, it’s a breakup?”

Xiao Zai smiled again, his smile so charming it seemed to eclipse the whole world.

He pointed at himself, “Me? Breakup?”

Shang Xinglu: “…”

Shang Xinglu couldn’t understand why such a good young man would be like this.

“Then what are you here for? Is it fun?”

“Of course.” Xiao Zai said casually, “I heard that Xingyu’s older sister is famous for being a bit playful, and I was just a little curious.”

Shang Xinglu almost wanted to grab her ex-husband’s collar and ask: What have you done?!

She cleared her throat and said, “But I’m married now.”

Xiao Zai said, “Yeah, you’re married, but you’re still here. I’m surprised too.”

This young man’s ability to mock was impressive.

Xiao Zai shook his phone and confidently said, “Anyway, your secrets are in my hands now. You have to listen to me.”

“…So, you just want me to visit the escort shop more often?”

“Exactly.” Xiao Zai smiled, his eyes squinting into crescent shapes, which looked particularly charming.

Shang Xinglu: “Fine.”

She thought to herself, this little brat probably just needed pocket money…

Kids like him, the rich second generation, spend money recklessly, and the money they have comes from their parents. So, it’s normal to run out of cash.

So boring.

Anyway, she and Lin Heng would divorce in three months.

By then, not only could she go to the escort shop and drink champagne towers, but even if she went to Vegas for a male stripper show and stuffed cash into someone’s abs, no one could stop her!

She dealt with this bored, broke young man and went to pay the bill.

Just as she finished swiping her card, Lin Heng received a text message.

The card she used was Lin Heng’s supplementary card.

To be honest, alcohol in escort shops was marked up by more than double. Dom Perignon wasn’t cheap, and a champagne tower could easily contain 20 bottles.

The price was still quite considerable.

Of course, Shang Xinglu’s biggest hobby was shopping, and Lin Heng knew very well that his wife had a high consumption level.

The price wasn’t the point.

The point was that Shang Xinglu had been quietly staying at home for two whole days.

Suddenly, a large expenditure at midnight seemed a bit strange.

Mr. Lin was usually calm on the surface but was secretly very curious.

He asked his assistant to look into it.

The result was presented to him.

Mr. Lin raised an eyebrow.

He asked, “What is Huanlongshi?”

The assistant: “…”

Uh, would telling the truth really not get me silenced?

…

The banquet soon arrived.

This week, Shang Xinglu had been playing the role of the rich lady quietly.

Every day was spent eating, drinking, sleeping, and playing at home.

She was so well-behaved that not only did others feel something was off, but even Marilyn was worried that Mrs. Shang was going stir-crazy at home.

However, they didn’t know.

This was Shang Xinglu’s dream life—living like a pig.

But her “pig life” ended on the weekend.

Because she was a pig in the skin of Mrs. Lin, today, she needed to put aside her “pig heart” and work hard to be a human being!

For tonight’s banquet, Shang Xinglu began preparing herself after lunch.

She thoughtfully called Jian Xi to help her get ready.

Jian Xi was very surprised.

She had really been struggling with what to wear and how to style herself.

When she asked Shang Xingyu, he didn’t know, saying: “I don’t know how women dress. You should ask my sister. She’s the expert.”

Jian Xi was too scared to ask Shang Xinglu directly, afraid she might change her mind and not allow her to go.

She didn’t expect Shang Xinglu to be so considerate.

Jian Xi had never seen Shang Xinglu’s closet before.

It was less of a closet and more of a room that occupied the space of two suites.

Inside, the clothes, bags, shoes, and accessories were all luxurious and exquisite.

It was said that this was just the current season’s wardrobe.

Jian Xi was very excited and asked, “Can I take a look?”

Beneath her excitement, there was undeniable jealousy.

Shang Xinglu kindly replied, “Feel free to look.”

Jian Xi whispered, “I wonder how it compares to Paris Hilton’s closet?”

At that moment, Marilyn stepped forward and said, “Please don’t compare Mrs. Shang to Ms. Hilton. They know each other, and it’s quite impolite.”

Shang Xinglu: !

I know a socialite like that? Why didn’t I know about it?!

Marilyn spoke quietly, but her tone was powerful. Jian Xi didn’t dare to speak again and could only admire the closet in silence.

After Marilyn stepped out, she whispered to Shang Xinglu, “Honestly, Mrs., where did this person come from? Ms. Hilton isn’t even an heir, and her net worth is only about 30 billion pounds. How can she be compared to you?”

Shang Xinglu: ???

Not even an heir? And only 30 billion pounds???

Her ego was inflated.

She stepped out, turned to Marilyn, and asked, “My dear Marilyn, when did we have a room like this?”

Marilyn replied expressionlessly, “When you wore nothing but pajamas and loungewear and never changed into anything else.”

Shang Xinglu: …

She awkwardly smiled, “…Well, there wasn’t any need to go out before.”

The dress she wore to the banquet was custom-made, and Shang Xinglu had prepared a set for Jian Xi as well.

The stylist would take care of the details, but Shang Xinglu had already arranged with Teacher Kevin beforehand to make sure Jian Xi looked extra beautiful.

And I mean really beautiful, not ironically beautiful.

Teacher Kevin nodded in understanding.

“Is it for a matchmaking opportunity?” he asked.

Shang Xinglu replied, “You’re quite sharp.”

Of course, how could she not make the little butterfly pretty enough to be sold?

In the evening, the two of them took a car to the venue.

Shang Xinglu met Assistant Yuan at the entrance of the venue.

He said Mr. Lin had already arrived and he would take them inside.

Assistant Yuan’s gaze briefly swept over Jian Xi.

Beautiful women always attract attention, that’s one reason. However, as Lin Heng’s assistant, he wasn’t naive enough to make assumptions. He knew a little about Shang Xinglu’s friends, but the one with her today was a stranger, so of course, she caught his eye.

Shang Xinglu noticed Assistant Yuan’s gaze.

She simply introduced: “Miss Jian Xi, my friend.”

Jian Xi gave her a grateful look.

She thought she would be introduced as “Xingyu’s girlfriend,” but she didn’t want to take that title at all.

Assistant Yuan just politely said, “Miss Jian, hello, please follow me.”

Soon, Assistant Yuan led Shang Xinglu to Lin Heng.

Lin Heng was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, especially fitting and well-pressed.

A deep blue suit with fine stripes, a light-colored vest, and a satin pinkish tie. He had changed to a frameless pair of glasses today.

Turning his head slightly, his gaze lazily swept over them, and without the hand holding the wine glass, he silently motioned for Shang Xinglu to come closer.

Lin Heng really looked quite flashy when he dressed up.

Shang Xinglu didn’t want to speak and felt that the whole afternoon had been a waste of time.

Beauty can’t be fought against.

Then, looking at Jian Xi, her cheeks were flushed, clearly looking like a love-struck young girl.

Honestly, standing like that in front of Lin Heng, she had already lost.

A man like him, with wealth and looks, probably never lacked for women who threw love-struck glances his way.

Shang Xinglu felt she wasn’t too embarrassed.

She walked over to Lin Heng.

In front of Lin Heng’s business partners, this time, Shang Xinglu didn’t pout or act coy.

Lin Heng said casually, “You’re here.”

“Mm.”

“Was there traffic on the road?”

“Not too bad.”

Lin Heng’s friends seemed to be familiar with Shang Xinglu, greeting her politely.

But Jian Xi? No one paid her any attention.

Because Nobody cares!

Shang Xinglu seized the opportunity to introduce her.

Lin Heng just nodded, not even sparing a “hello.”

Others only gave a slight nod of acknowledgment.

Jian Xi stood by, gripping her cup tightly, feeling hot and cold sweats running down her back.

The party was not as pleasant as she had imagined, and she only felt awkward.

Looking at Shang Xinglu’s face, who had seemed so considerate earlier in the afternoon, Jian Xi now found her unbearable.

She was still wondering how Shang Xinglu could be so kind.

She had purposely invited her here knowing it would be awkward!

Shang Xinglu, standing next to Lin Heng, was now like an accessory.

She had nothing to do but observe the little butterfly.

To be honest, she didn’t even know a person could have so many subtle expressions…

Oh, now the little butterfly must be hating her!

The little butterfly was truly interesting.

Seeing it was about time, Shang Xinglu whispered in Lin Heng’s ear, “I’m so bored, I’ll go have fun on my own.”

Lin Heng glanced at her.

He was a bit surprised that Shang Xinglu had stuck around for so long today.

He said, “Go ahead.”

Shang Xinglu took Jian Xi and left.

Not long after, they bumped into her group of close friends.

Actually, Shang Xinglu didn’t know Lin Heng’s wife had a group of close friends.

She was stopped when she passed by the group.

One of the typical seductive faces said, “Where are you going? You didn’t even greet us? What have you been doing this week?”

Shang Xinglu first thought they were asking for a debt.

Another busty woman said, “You haven’t been coming out to play with us. What’s going on? Are we not sisters anymore?”

Oh, that chest!

Shang Xinglu’s eyes were glued to it!

That’s when she realized it was the close-knit friend group.

It was obvious… the flashy style, and the way people around her didn’t want to be associated with them, plus the whispers and low murmurs—it was like a scene straight out of a “standard evil female character” scenario.

Forget it, if the plot called for a sisterhood, so be it; after all, she wasn’t going to rush to cling to the female lead’s thigh, was she?

…She couldn’t even recognize the female lead’s face.

Shang Xinglu said, “I was sick, had a fever, staying home to recover.”

The busty woman said, “Enough rest! Tomorrow—no, tonight—we’re going out to have some fun!”

Shang Xinglu looked around at the faces of the close-knit group.

What a bunch of spider demons and skeletons…

They said they were going out to have fun, but it sounded more like a group of female demons seeking to absorb yang energy…

Shang Xinglu shivered.

One of the busty women asked, “Who’s that girl next to you?”

Shang Xinglu: “A new friend…”

The busty woman raised an eyebrow.

That look made her feel even more insecure than Lin Heng’s eyebrow raise.

Shang Xinglu whispered in Jian Xi’s ear when she wasn’t paying attention, “I’m introducing her to a boyfriend.”

The busty woman slapped her chest, “What kind of guy are you looking for?”

Shang Xinglu: “Rich and handsome.”

“You think everyone’s like Lin Heng? Dream on.”

“Rich will do.”

The busty woman eyed Shang Xinglu, “Really? You won’t regret it?”

Shang Xinglu smiled, “Introducing a boyfriend, not pimping, why regret?”

“Alright, leave it to me.”

The speed at which these women pulled others into their circle was terrifying.

Shang Xinglu didn’t have to do anything; the little lotus flower was now in the demoness’ lair.

Soon, the seductive face and the busty woman were pulling Jian Xi along.

Jian Xi was blushing and still a bit embarrassed.

Shang Xinglu took the opportunity to slip away to the bathroom.

She touched up her makeup and stepped out.

After a few steps, she bumped into Lin Heng.

Lin Heng was in the smoking room, smoking.

Seeing her, he opened the door and stepped out.

A faint scent of tobacco filled the air.

Lin Heng looked at her and said, “Why did you bring her?”

“Huh? Is that not okay?” Shang Xinglu played dumb.

“It’s not that it’s not okay, just depends on what you want to do. I saw Wang Lisha introduce her to the boss of Xingyao Building Materials. He’s no saint, just letting you know.”

Shang Xinglu found Lin Heng more appealing now.

He was actually softer than she had imagined.

She asked, “So, are you a saint?”

Lin Heng looked at her, with no judgment or assessment, just trying to understand what she was really up to.

Shang Xinglu continued, “Anyway, I’m not a saint, and neither is Jian Xi.”

“So, does it matter to you?”