Dai Paipai suspected she was hallucinating.
Or dreaming.
Otherwise, how could she possibly see Li Qianfan at the venue?
She hastily raised her hand and rubbed her eyes hard, then looked again.
Li Qianfan, who had been standing behind the restaurant door, had disappeared.
"I really was hallucinating."
"I knew it. After I sent him that message, he blocked me. How could he possibly come to see me?"
"Paipai, you're so cheap. Don't dream about him coming back to you."
"Content with being cheap is your only destiny in this life."
Dai Paipai murmured to herself and turned back to her chair.
Just as she was about to sit down, her phone rang.
Absentmindedly, she picked up her phone.
Dad.
The caller ID on the screen clearly displayed "Dad"!
Peng.
Dai Paipai's heart pounded again.
If it weren't for the thick foundation she’d applied that morning to cover her exhaustion, everyone present would have seen her face instantly flush crimson.
"He called me."
"Why would he call me?"
"Does he know that I just want to kneel at his feet right now and beg him not to abandon me?"
Dai Paipai thought to herself, biting her lip hard to force herself to remain calm. She glanced at Zhao Lianjin, who was still eagerly attending to Du Tianci, then walked to the edge of the stage. Turning her back to the audience, she finally answered the call.
"Boss Paipai, I'm here."
Li Qianfan's voice was incredibly clear. "I'm inside the restaurant. If you still trust me, I can help you. Then, don't be afraid of Zhao Lianjin. And Du Tianci, don't even bother taking him seriously."
Tears!
Suddenly, they streamed from Dai Paipai's eyes.
In an instant, she felt enveloped in an ocean of happiness.
It was like when she was a child, feeling tired, being held by her father, his hand patting her back as he lulled her to sleep.
She raised her hand to cover her mouth, whispering with a sob, "Dad, do you still want Paipai?"
There was no sound from the phone.
Dai Paipai's burning heart rapidly cooled.
What she wanted now!
It wasn't just Li Qianfan to return to her side and help her drive away the venomous snake, Zhao Lianjin, from her career.
Even more so!!
She craved Li Qianfan's meticulous care, the confidence that would allow her to regain hope in life.
Dai Paipai's heart cooled—
"Yes."
After a full half-minute of silence, Li Qianfan uttered this word.
The call ended.
Dai Paipai looked up, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath.
She could clearly feel the sense of impending death, long considered "critically ill," rapidly dissipating.
A roaring vitality, like a landslide and tsunami, surged from her limbs and bones.
Yes.
A mere word, again, changed the fate of Dai Paipai's entire life.
From the moment Li Qianfan spoke that word, Dai Paipai became convinced that no one in this world could harm her!
Unless she herself, in her naivety, courted disaster again.
She quickly wiped away her tears and took out her portable makeup kit, opening it to check her reflection and reapply her makeup.
"Paipai, you're so sensible. Seeing that Young Master Du is here, you're quickly dressing up to look even prettier."
As Zhao Lianjin ascended the steps, he happened to see Dai Paipai "adorning herself with rouge and powder." He nodded in satisfaction.
Dai Paipai put away her makeup kit, turned around with a smile, and returned to her table.
Before sitting down, she placed her hands on the table and swept her gaze across the entire room.
As her eyes passed over the southwest corner, Dai Paipai pursed her red lips and gracefully sat down.
After sitting, her perfectly powdered legs were casually crossed.
Her suspended high heels tapped lightly beneath the table.
Under everyone's gaze—
"Whoa, did you notice? President Dai seems like a completely different person."
"Yeah, I feel it too. Her mental state seems to have reached a new level. It's like she's radiating the happiest aura."
"Sigh, this is women for you. Always looking for something new. It's truly a pity for President Wang, he won't rest in peace."
"Shh—"
The employee who had expressed sympathy for Wang Mingshuai was quickly reminded by a friend not to speak carelessly.
On stage.
Zhao Lianjin, sitting right next to Dai Paipai, felt her change most acutely.
He mused, "Has Paipai suddenly changed her mindset because she saw Young Master Du and wants to cling to him? After seducing him, she plans to use her influence to get revenge on me? That's why she's quickly adjusted her demeanor."
This possibility was high.
In any case, Zhao Lianjin knew very well that Dai Paipai had completely surrendered.
Whom she acted cheap towards, did it matter?
If she could please Du Tianci, dealing with Zhao Lianjin would be a piece of cake!
Zhao Lianjin suddenly regretted inviting Du Tianci.
"But it doesn't matter. If she dares to do this, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Zhao Lianjin's heart turned malevolent.
Turning his attention to Du Tianci.
He shamelessly stared at Dai Paipai's gently tapping high heels, his Adam's apple involuntarily bobbing.
He wished he could pounce on her right now, drag Dai Paipai to a secluded spot.
Forcefully slap her, demanding she lift her leg high in her high heels.
"Damn it, this woman can be so alluring with just a casual gesture. How come I never noticed her before?"
Du Tianci raised his left hand and wiped the corner of his mouth.
Cough—
Zhao Lianjin gave a dry cough, preparing to speak.
In the restaurant filled with hundreds of people, all the chatter abruptly ceased.
Everyone's eyes were fixed, looking up at the wise Mr. Zhao!
Eager to hear every word he was about to say.
"Once again, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Mr. Du Tianci."
Just as Zhao Lianjin was about to utter these words—
He suddenly heard Dai Paipai, seated at the C-seat, preempt him, speaking into the microphone: "Now, I announce. This entire staff meeting is officially beginning."
Paipai, that cheap woman, dares to seize my hosting rights?
Ha!
Trying to further impress Young Master Du?
Bitch— httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Zhao Lianjin cursed inwardly, but outwardly, with a smile on his face, he began to clap.
The applause thundered once more.
Bestowed upon the beautiful, sexy, and intelligent President Dai.
About ten seconds later.
Dai Paipai raised her hand and gestured for the applause to stop.
"Given the influence of market factors and other considerations, to ensure Paipai Fashion can go further and for all employees to unite more closely, working together as one. After deliberation with Vice President Zhao and other senior management, we have decided to convene this meeting to readjust the company's shares."
Dai Paipai spoke clearly and directly.
Bao Shan, Zhao Shui, and others in the audience already knew that Dai Paipai would announce at this meeting that she would transfer 95% of her shares to Zhao Lianjin, leaving him with 90%.
This also meant that from today onwards, Paipai Fashion would officially be surnamed Zhao!
It also meant that Bao Shan and other confidantes would each receive 2% or 3% of the shares.
Although two to three percent seemed like a small amount.
Paipai Fashion was valued at least fifty million.
Two percent of the shares would be worth a million!
Thinking that they would actually become shareholders and their net worth would increase by over a million, Bao Shan and the others were extremely excited.
Zhao Tong was even more so.
Zhao Lianjin had promised her 5% of the shares!
After all, their relationship was far superior to that of Bao Shan and the others.
It was just that Uncle Zhao's "coolness lasted less than three minutes," which was quite troublesome.
"Now, I officially announce."
After delivering some pleasantries, Dai Paipai slowly stood up, placed her hands on the table, and looked down at the audience.
Her ruby lips parted: "The 3% of shares that the former general manager of Paipai Fashion, Wang Mingshuai, gratuitously granted to Zhao Lianjin, are hereby canceled! I, Dai Paipai! From this moment on, hold 98% of the shares!"