The provided materials only listed the boyfriends she had changed in the two years she had been working, and there were more than ten of them. Among them were many heirs of various companies. This was not a matter of boyfriends and girlfriends; it was more like a transaction of money and sex!
The financial circle was inherently chaotic. Taihe's business often required dealing with people within the circle. Xu Zhengxi naturally knew many of the unwritten rules within the circle. According to the information, Lan Lan had only been out of her master's program for two years, yet she had already reached the position of supervisor. Even with strong work capabilities, it was impossible!
He must have slept her way up. He had seen too many women like this. Now, she was approaching Liang Yufeng, likely for money and power.
If that were the case, it would be much easier to handle!
The most troublesome would be women who couldn't be dismissed with money.
Xu Zhengxi saw Lan Lan's alma mater, which was Nanda, and she was from the same department as Liang Yufeng. She must be using this as an excuse to get close to Liang Yufeng.
He had seen too many of women's seductive tactics. Such a person with a chaotic private life would absolutely not develop a relationship with Liang Yufeng. Liang Yufeng was currently the head of the Xu family, and every move he made represented the image of the Xu family.
If Xu Zhouyue or Xu Zhou Ran found such a woman, he might have turned a blind eye, but Liang Yufeng absolutely could not!
It seemed he would have to have a good talk with Liang Yufeng again.
Lan Lan's birthday was on December 5th, a date Liang Yufeng remembered very clearly. When they confirmed their relationship, her birthday had already passed. At that time, he felt regret and wanted to prepare a big surprise for her on her birthday the following year. However, their relationship ended before that time.
He had never spent a birthday with her in all these years, but he had never forgotten this date. He had prepared her birthday gift half a month in advance.
Lan Lan liked Hermès, so he bought her a limited edition bag from a specific region when he was on a business trip. To buy the bag, he had to buy many other things, all of which were for her.
December 5th happened to be a Friday. Early in the morning, Liang Yufeng sent Lan Lan a WeChat message: "Come over tonight."
Lan Lan replied: "Okay."
She had already planned that on Friday, Liang Yufeng would not miss the opportunity to exploit her. Therefore, she had invited Lin Mei and Feng Feng to accompany her for her birthday on the weekend.
Lan Lan did not think Liang Yufeng would remember her birthday, nor did she intend to tell him.
Liang Yufeng had planned everything. In the evening, Xu Zhengxi came to the company. Seeing him arrive, Liang Yufeng asked unhappily, "Why are you here?"
"How was your meeting with Shang Ting last time?" Xu Zhengxi asked.
Liang Yufeng said, "I'm not interested in her. Give up on that idea."
"If you're not interested in Shang Ting, you can meet other young ladies. You're not young anymore, and it's time to consider this. Your image represents the Xu family, and your girlfriend must be a suitable match for the Xu family."
Xu Zhengxi said righteously, which drew a sarcastic laugh from Liang Yufeng. When could he represent the Xu family?
He didn't even have the surname Xu. If Xu Zhouyue and Xu Zhou Ran weren't so useless, how could Xu Zhengxi have remembered him, an illegitimate son living in exile?
Even though the company had been handed over to him now, he still didn't treat him as a son. He was just a tool to earn him face and manage the company. Liang Yufeng was well aware of this.
"Then make the arrangements," Liang Yufeng replied perfunctorily. He didn't have time to bicker with Xu Zhengxi today; he had to go back early to prepare for Lan Lan's birthday.
However, Xu Zhengxi did not intend to let him off the hook. "Just right, then you'll accompany me to an event tonight. Many young ladies will be there. See which one you get along with and exchange contact information."
"I'm busy tonight," Liang Yufeng refused.
"Are you going to accompany your mistress you're keeping outside?" Xu Zhengxi said without reservation. "Why don't you bring her along? Let me see what kind of woman has made you so infatuated!"
Liang Yufeng remained silent. Xu Zhengxi added, "Ask her to come along."
"I'll go with you," Liang Yufeng finally compromised. He knew Xu Zhengxi's intentions too well.
Xu Zhengxi was satisfied with this and stopped mentioning Lan Lan, instead chatting with Liang Yufeng about the evening's event. Liang Yufeng didn't hear a single word.
As soon as work ended, Xu Zhengxi took Liang Yufeng, who was under his "supervision," away from the office. The father and son went to the hotel where the event was being held.
Lan Lan arrived at Liang Yufeng's villa and found that the lights were off and his car was not in the yard. Had he not finished work yet?
It was already nine o'clock. She had not finished her work today. She had expected to be questioned by Liang Yufeng when she returned, but unexpectedly, he had not finished work either.
Fortunately, Liang Yufeng had forced her to record her fingerprint for the villa earlier. This was the first time Lan Lan used her fingerprint to open the villa door. She entered, turned on the lights, and sat down in front of the sofa.
Liang Yufeng's villa was very large, but he did not have many maids like others. Apart from the hourly cleaning staff, no other outsiders would enter. He usually cooked or did laundry himself. Lan Lan had once teased him, saying that he was so rich yet didn't hire any maids to serve him.
Usually, when she came over on Fridays, Liang Yufeng would be there. Being alone today, Lan Lan felt a bit bored. She took out her phone and casually browsed videos. She eventually fell asleep from boredom, and Liang Yufeng still hadn't returned.
At half-past eleven, Lan Lan was woken up by the sound of the door opening. She sat up from the sofa and saw Liang Yufeng entering.
He looked travel-worn and hurried, as if he had rushed back, his tie askew.
Lan Lan yawned without any pretense, "Did you work overtime today?"
Liang Yufeng ignored her and walked directly towards the cloakroom.
Had his temper flared up due to overtime? She could understand that feeling very well. She had slept and was now hungry.
As she was browsing the food delivery app, she suddenly saw Liang Yufeng place a box next to her.
Lan Lan: "What's this?"
Liang Yufeng: "See for yourself."
"Is it for me?" Lan Lan casually opened it. As soon as she opened the box, she saw the limited edition bag she had been longing for for over a month.
She was rarely so excited. "Liang Yufeng, you're my daddy!"
Liang Yufeng: "..."
She picked up the bag, examined it for a long time, and then, like an octopus, climbed onto him, cupped his face, and kissed him. Liang Yufeng's face was covered in lipstick marks from her kisses. He patted her on the bottom, "Stop kissing."
"How much was it? I'll transfer it to you." After her excitement subsided, Lan Lan remembered to settle the bill.
Liang Yufeng's originally relaxed expression immediately turned grim when he heard her mention money. "Are you settling accounts with me?"
"I can't let you lose money, right? It's quite expensive." Although he wasn't short of money now.
"It's a birthday gift for you," Liang Yufeng's gaze drifted downwards, stopping at her chest, and he said faintly, "Happy birthday."
There were still three minutes left before the day ended.
This time, it was Lan Lan's turn to be shocked. "How did you know it was my birthday?"
Before she could finish speaking, the doorbell rang. Liang Yufeng opened the door, and it was his assistant delivering the ordered cake.