CHAPTER 1184: CHAPTER 236: MOTIVES OF FAME AND GAIN, HANDLE IN HAND

"Huh, who is she?" Seeing Ji Yunya, the leading girl immediately frowned, with obvious hostility in her eyes.

Yun Ya smiled without showing any emotion.

"Oh, her..." Pei Bao’er dragged out the tone, and someone with sharp eyes recognized her: "Isn’t she Ji Yunya? From Jiangzhou, what’s she doing here? Is Lady Xiao’s banquet something someone of her status can attend?"

"Her status is different now. She’s about to marry into the Yan Family, didn’t you know? A few days ago, at Old Master Yan’s engagement party, Third Lady announced it herself."

"God knows what method she used to seduce Young Master Yan. Now that she’s climbed to the top, she really thinks she’s a golden Phoenix. Look at her face, quite the actress."

Upon hearing that she is Yan Song’s fiancée, the group of women could not hide their jealousy, and it all came pouring out at once.

Pei Bao’er smiled and glanced at the girl at her side, still smiling lightly without even a furrowed brow, thinking to herself that she had underestimated her, she’s quite tolerant. Well, if Zhuang Xiyue could take interest in her, she must not be a simple character. On the surface, she said, "Alright, Miss Ji is new here, say less, or people might think we’re bullying her."

"Baobao, you’re too good-natured. With people like her, reeking of money, it’s disgusting just being around her." The leading girl wrinkled her nose, a look of disdain on her face.

"Although I am in business, I conduct legitimate business; every penny earned openly and honestly, with a clear conscience. But Miss, may I ask, everything you wear, use, and eat is purchased from merchants, isn’t it? Merchants promote economic development, increase government revenue, and drive labor production. For society to develop and keep pace with the times, merchants are indispensable. Moreover, my company allocates twenty percent of its annual profits to inject into my Charity Foundation, bringing warmth to the needy. This has always been my company’s management philosophy. This world, like yin and yang, has good and evil. I do not deny the existence of unscrupulous businessmen, but I, Ji Yunya, have never done anything to shame myself before anyone. Why should you generalize? It only shows your narrow-mindedness. Moreover, in today’s society ruled by law, everyone is born equal. Just because your father is Director Gou, does it make you think you’re above others? Director Gou works diligently and conscientiously for the country and its people. If he knew his daughter looked down on merchants, I wonder what he would think?"

Her words were quick and sharp, leaving the girls dumbfounded, especially Gou Wenyan, whose face turned from green to pale, unable to refute, as everything she wanted to say was blocked, ending with mentioning her father, leaving her speechless.

"You..." She couldn’t say anything after half a day.

Pei Bao’er squinted her eyes, unexpectedly impressed by Ji Yunya’s eloquence.

"What a great ’taken from the people and used for the people.’" A cheerful voice suddenly sounded from behind. Yun Ya turned her head to see a man in his forties or fifties approaching, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, appearing very scholarly and amiable, yet with a faint imposing aura that shouldn’t be underestimated.

Two men accompanied him, one in his forties, dressed in casual attire that didn’t match the banquet’s atmosphere, yet didn’t clash. The man’s gaze came over, puzzlement flashed for a moment, then a glance of brilliance in his eyes.

Yun Ya immediately recognized who he was, Huanyu’s chairman, Shen Liang. Yun Ya had appeared in his advertisements as a child, back when he was just a small-time businessman, but now...

The man with gold-rimmed glasses approached in large strides, looking warmly at Yun Ya as he asked, "What is your name?"

Pei Bao’er widened her eyes in shock. It was actually him. Looking around, they were in a corner and hadn’t attracted anyone’s attention. She wanted to greet him, but all his attention was on Ji Yunya, not noticing her at all.

Yun Ya had already guessed who this man was, feeling a bit excited inside but outwardly smiling calmly, "My name is Ji Yunya."

"Surname Ji?" The man glanced sideways at Shen Liang: "Familiar?"

Shen Liang smiled, "Of course familiar, old partners in the business field. Ever since Ji’s was taken over by the new head a few years ago, it has been developing better and better, especially with its commitment to charity work, truly deserving of being called a conscientious enterprise, inheriting Elder Ji’s philosophy. Truly worthy of being Elder Ji’s successor."