Qin Hui paid no mind to their gossiping, focusing instead on the delicacies on the table.
Of course, while eating, Qin Hui didn't forget to look around at the beautiful women. Although their looks and figures didn't quite measure up to Sister Xue, they were still quite a sight.
With good food to eat and beautiful women to look at, what more could one ask for in life?
Qin Hui was enjoying the view, but when these women met his gaze, they all looked disgusted, as if his glance had defiled them.
In the eyes of these wealthy people, a glance from a lower-class person would make them feel sick, while a glance from someone rich and powerful would make them feel honored, and they would spend their days plotting how to attract a rich and handsome man.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the reception, Chen Jiaxue was smiling and chatting with a few old acquaintances. Many people shamelessly approached to strike up a conversation, but Chen Jiaxue politely declined them all.
"Tsk tsk, if I can win this woman over, this reception won't have been in vain," a middle-aged man with a gold chain said greedily from a corner of the venue.
"Brother Cheng, I might be able to help you with that," a scantily clad woman beside the middle-aged man said with a slight smile.
"Oh?"
"What can you do? Didn't you see how all those who tried to chat her up were rejected?" Li Cheng slapped the woman's perky bottom, with a hint of anticipation.
The woman let out a soft hum, her face flushing slightly, "I used to work at her club, and I know a thing or two about her."
Song Jiaojiao said this and then leaned close to Li Cheng's ear, whispering her plan.
It was known that Song Jiaojiao had been doing very well at Chen Jiaxue's club. However, Chen Jiaxue constantly pressured her with the club's rules, which dissatisfied the popular Song Jiaojiao, leading her to eventually fall out with Chen Jiaxue and leave.
Of course, to be fair, Chen Jiaxue wasn't entirely to blame. The club naturally had its hidden dealings, and as the owner, Chen Jiaxue turned a blind eye. As long as both parties were willing, she wouldn't interfere much.
However, Song Jiaojiao, having tasted the sweetness of profit, didn't see it that way. She not only made money herself but also lured out student girls working there to provide such services, thus earning a commission in the process.
When Chen Jiaxue found out about this, she fired Song Jiaojiao without a second thought. Song Jiaojiao's actions had already amounted to coercion and threats to the safety of her employees.
Although Song Jiaojiao still had some money after being fired, she earned much more at the club. It was precisely because of this that Song Jiaojiao harbored resentment and had long wished for an opportunity to get revenge on Chen Jiaxue.
Today, this opportunity had fallen into her hands. How could Song Jiaojiao miss it?
"Tsk tsk, not bad, not bad. If this works out, I'll give you that villa you mentioned," Li Cheng said, narrowing his eyes and looking greedily at Chen Jiaxue.
"Don't worry, Brother Cheng, leave this to me. Just wait to enjoy yourself tonight," Song Jiaojiao said with a cold smile.
After dealing with all her business partners, Chen Jiaxue breathed a sigh of relief and was about to find Qin Hui for a chat when she saw a familiar figure approaching her.
"Ms. Chen, what a coincidence. I didn't expect to meet you here. This is truly fate," Song Jiaojiao said, holding a glass of red wine as she walked over to greet her.
"It's you?"
"Song Jiaojiao, we have no fate between us."
Chen Jiaxue naturally did not give Song Jiaojiao a pleasant look. After all, Song Jiaojiao had gone too far back then. If not for their past relationship, she would have long since reported Song Jiaojiao to the police.
"Ms. Chen, I'm sorry. It was all my fault for being so ignorant back then to do such things."
"Since I left the club, I've repented. If you hadn't woken me up back then, I'd probably still be living in a daze."
"Ms. Chen, I'm here to apologize to you this time."
Song Jiaojiao said with a look of remorse. To show her sincerity, Song Jiaojiao slapped herself.
Seeing Song Jiaojiao's contrite face, Chen Jiaxue's previously cold expression softened considerably. After all, she hoped that Song Jiaojiao would turn over a new leaf.
"Alright, let bygones be bygones. Just live well from now on," Chen Jiaxue consoled her.
Just then, a waiter carrying red wine walked over.
Song Jiaojiao directly took a glass of red wine from the waiter's tray and handed it to Chen Jiaxue.
"Ms. Chen, since we've let go of the past, why don't we have a toast to our new lives?" Song Jiaojiao said with a look of sincerity.
"Okay."
Chen Jiaxue didn't think much of it, raised her glass, and drank the red wine in one gulp.
Seeing Chen Jiaxue finish her drink, a smug smile crossed Song Jiaojiao's lips.
Hmph, Chen Jiaxue, the past grudges aren't so easily resolved. I'll make you taste what it's like to be bullied by a man.
The thought of the once proud Chen Jiaxue being thrown onto a bed by a nouveau riche gave Song Jiaojiao an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.
After drinking the red wine, Chen Jiaxue felt a strange dizziness, as if all her strength had been drained away.
"Ms. Chen, you look tired. Here, let me help you to rest," Song Jiaojiao said, a smug smile on her lips. Without hesitation, she supported Chen Jiaxue and led her towards the rooms on the second floor.
Song Jiaojiao was very clever. If a man were to help Chen Jiaxue rest, it would surely attract everyone's attention. But since it was just a woman, people wouldn't suspect any trouble.
Even if Chen Jiaxue wasn't the sharpest, she understood what was happening by now.
Clearly, Song Jiaojiao had set a trap for her.
"You, you!"
Chen Jiaxue wanted to shout loudly for someone to expose Song Jiaojiao's despicable behavior, but she was already completely weak. Even her voice was as faint as a mosquito's, unable to attract anyone's attention.
"Ms. Chen, don't overthink it. No one can save you today. After today, let's see how you can still be so glorious," Song Jiaojiao said with a cold laugh.
Soon, Chen Jiaxue, supported by Song Jiaojiao, entered a room on the second floor.
The room was large, but the most eye-catching thing was the large bed. Even the air had a faint scent.
It was evident that Li Cheng and Song Jiaojiao had been intimate here once before the reception began.
When Li Cheng saw Chen Jiaxue enter, his eyes widened.
"Haha, Jiaojiao, you did a great job. Alright, you can leave now," Li Cheng said greedily, intending to possess her completely.
It was precisely his ruthlessness that had led Li Cheng to his current success, otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten rich through the coal mining business.
Li Cheng had many business rivals before, but in the end, they all meekly surrendered because Li Cheng was not only ruthless but even more so in his heart.
"Brother Cheng, don't be like that. I'll just record a video for you from the side. With the video, won't you be able to play with this woman whenever you want?" Song Jiaojiao said smugly, wanting to ensure Chen Jiaxue was utterly ruined by her hands.
Upon hearing this, Li Cheng smiled contentedly and readily agreed.
Of course, what Li Cheng didn't tell Song Jiaojiao was that after he had taken down Chen Jiaxue, he would get rid of Song Jiaojiao entirely.
If nothing else, Song Jiaojiao's heart was too black. Li Cheng didn't dare to keep such a woman by his side.