Madam Ling's cheeks were almost twisted with anger.
Meanwhile, a socialite who had previously gone on a date with Ling Wanli took the initiative to post a video on social media.
The title was also very enticing, designed to make people click.
"On the Daily Life of Arranged Marriages in Wealthy Families."
The girl in the video, a scion of another real estate enterprise, did not shy away from her past experience of dating Ling Wanli. She directly stated:
"It's true that he's very rich, but Ling Wanli is not even in the same league as Ling Qianhe. He's not even worthy of carrying Ling Qianhe's shoes."
"Ling Wanli is truly... hilarious. I've never met a man who was so incompetent!"
"Everyone, please be warned. After all, this is about a lifetime of happiness!"
She sighed.
"It’s unfortunate for Ling Qianhe to have a brother like this. My family has some connections, and regarding the previous doubts about him being sent to an orphanage as a child, I can only say that he himself was a victim in this matter."
"Madam Ling is simply heartless."
"If anyone slanders Ling Qianhe, please do not believe it. In our circles, there have been whispers about his background, but it's definitely not what outsiders are saying."
"His mother was also definitely not some shameless woman who seduced men as a mistress... Anyway, this is his personal privacy, and I think people shouldn't speculate too much on this part."
"Fans who like him can continue to like him. He is probably worthy of it."
This wealthy young lady, in the end, couldn't hold back and continued to fiercely criticize Ling Wanli.
"Honestly, Ling Wanli is just not good enough!"
"Sisters, you must keep your eyes wide open!"
"He is simply not worthy! To be Ling Qianhe's brother!"
This socialite sighed deeply.
Then, she looked at the camera and clenched her fist forcefully.
"I hope no more girls fall victim to deception!"
...
Ling Wanli and Madam Ling were both furious. The public opinion outside had now turned to whether Ling Wanli was competent or not. Dealing with this rumor, whether to respond or not, was a dilemma. She felt as if she and her son were suddenly put on a fiery grill.
Madam Ling felt it was too difficult.
She truly...
Didn't know how to defend her son. After a moment of silence, she suddenly asked her assistant.
"The young lady who has a rumored relationship with Ling Qianhe, is her name..."
"Lin Mucí?"
"I recall her mother, Lin Cuiping, is currently doing very well in business?"
The assistant was a bit flustered by the sudden question.
However, Madam Ling's presence was extremely imposing.
So she replied nervously.
"Yes... yes. That artist is named Lin Mucí, and her mother, Lin Cuiping, is currently the head of Lin Group. After divorcing her husband, she made him leave with nothing, regained control of the Lin family, and several of her investments have been very successful."
The assistant tried her best to widen her eyes and then explained cautiously.
"It is rumored that the Lin family's assets have already exceeded ten billion... This woman also has elites she hired from Wall Street acting as her handlers."
Madam Ling only sneered upon hearing this.
"Other men?"
"She suffered immense losses from men and still hasn't learned her lesson. She dares to let outsiders manage her own company? Such a fool, how can she be compared to me? She'll lose everything sooner or later!"
"Foolish, stupid woman, she'll be completely deceived by men sooner or later!"
Madam Ling's tone was icy.
However, she changed her tone and suddenly said.
"Although this woman is foolish, it's actually a good thing. The more foolish a woman is, the easier she is to deceive. If she were truly an elite navigating the business world, it would take some effort to convince her. Conversely..."
Madam Ling's expression was full of disdain.
Then she instructed her assistant.
"Go find this Lin Cuiping, no, invite her. Invite her and her daughter to my banquet. I am the chairman of the business association for the entire eastern region, so I'll use the association's name to send out the invitations. I'm not afraid she won't give me face."
She envisioned it wonderfully.
Full of confidence.
However, she did not expect that when her assistant Ou Honghong went to deliver the message, Ou Honghong returned to Madam Ling after a while with a very frightened expression.
"Madam... Madam Ling, Madam Lin Cuiping has refused your lunch invitation... She said she's going shopping for bags and doesn't have time during the day. Also, her daughter is still filming, and she doesn't want to make a fuss about her asking for leave from the crew..."
"Moreover, she has no interest in joining the business association."
Madam Ling angrily slammed the table.
Her face was almost contorted with rage.
"How dare she!"
"What does she think she is? A lowly and humble little woman, just a fool of a second-generation rich who relies on some background and inherited a bit of ancestral property!"
"Her brain is empty, even a pig is a hundred times better than her. How dare she refuse me?"
Madam Ling's fingers were trembling with anger.
Assistant Ou Honghong immediately brought her a glass of water.
"Madam Ling, please calm down."
"Please don't be angry..."
Madam Ling sneered.
"She wants to go shopping? How can such a fool own a large sum of wealth... She's doomed sooner or later. How about this, use my personal seal to issue a private invitation, stating that I personally want to discuss a deal exceeding one billion yuan with her, with the condition that she must bring her daughter along."
"Would that be enough?"
Madam Ling spoke almost through gritted teeth.
"This woman is very foolish and doesn't understand benefits. I'm afraid she might get angry and throw a tantrum. So, make the tone polite, understood?"
Then.
She took a deep breath again.
"Invite her and give her VIP treatment. What bag does she want to buy? Buy it for her and send it over, tell her to stop shopping and bring her daughter to have dinner with me!"
This was the first time she had been so subservient.
If it weren't for Lin Mucí's relationship with Ling Qianhe.
She would never be so condescending to a pampered little princess who was spoiled by her family!
The assistant hurried to contact Lin Cuiping.
On the other end of the phone, Madam Lin's voice was sweet and coy.
"Oh my, what did you say?"
"Buy me a bag, hahahaha, how can I possibly accept this? That bag I want is a limited edition Hermès, it costs about seven hundred thousand each including the purchases. Since Madam Ling wants to pay for me, I won't refuse. Oh my, you're really too polite hahaha."
"I want the pink one that's hardest to get. I heard there are only fifty in the whole of Europe."
Madam Lin Cuiping's tone was spoiled and cute.
"If you want me to bring my daughter to dinner, that's fine too. My daughter is a big star."
"Her time is very precious. How about this— an appearance fee of one million, that's not excessive, is it?"
"Once the money is transferred, we'll reluctantly have dinner with her."
"Mhm, mhm, you're all really too polite."
Madam Lin Cuiping was truly ruthless in her bargaining!