Lin Xingwan instinctively recoiled to the other side of the bed as soon as she lay down.
But the man grabbed her ankle and pulled, forcing Lin Xingwan's knees apart.
"Zhou Jinbai, I'm not playing this game!"
Seeing his posture, Lin Xingwan knew what he was up to. This was a perverted obsession!
Zhou Jinbai, however, ignored Lin Xingwan's resistance and sought the source of life.
The lights in the lounge were bright, allowing her to see the man's face clearly. Lin Xingwan's mind was reeling, a mix of shame and excitement.
She arched her head back, her body tensed like a small shrimp.
It wasn't until the repeated knocking on the door that Lin Xingwan slowly returned to reality from the clouds.
By then, she was already leaning in Zhou Jinbai's arms, catching her breath.
"Wife, you're so beautiful." Zhou Jinbai, looking impeccably dressed, gazed at the woman with flushed cheeks in his arms and affectionately kissed her cheek.
Lin Xingwan was too weak to curse, only thinking to herself: Beautiful my foot!
"Xingwan, are you ready? It's been an hour, are you two still not done?" Outside the door, Liu Mengqin's voice was filled with panic. She really didn't want to disturb them, but an hour had passed! It should be over by now, right?
Even the oxen in the production team wouldn't work like this!
Moreover, the banquet was to start in half an hour.
"We'll be out soon." Zhou Jinbai answered for Lin Xingwan, then helped her put on her evening gown, from the inside out, from head to toe. Lin Xingwan only needed to lift her hands and stretch her legs.
Before leaving, Zhou Jinbai thoughtfully lifted the bedsheet and threw it directly into the trash can.
Lin Xingwan asked softly, "Why are you throwing this away?"
"We can't let Liu Mengqin think you wet the bed, can we?"
Lin Xingwan: "..."
She really didn't want to talk to this man.
When Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai came out, everyone had already gathered.
Outside the company building, several luxury cars were parked.
Leading the way was a black stretched Maybach, exuding a stable and low-key aura, followed by several silver Bentleys.
Liu Mengqin and the others were chatting by the cars, each wearing expensive evening gowns. Especially Ge Xuansi, after a meticulous makeover, the pretty youth had transformed into a handsome noble, exuding a detached and noble aura, like the untainted white moonlight of a wealthy young master from a television drama.
Ye Zong and his daughter Ye Ranran were both wearing traditional Chinese style evening gowns, appearing like the patriarch of an ancient lineage leading his beloved daughter on a tour of the mortal world.
The most down-to-earth was Liu Mengqin.
Of course, this wasn't to say she was vulgar, but the deep V evening gown she wore accentuated her voluptuous figure. Her proud bosom was further emphasized, making even Lin Xingwan, as a woman, feel an urge to touch it.
But such a large chest, wasn't it heavy?
"Heavens, did I just see a fairy?" Liu Mengqin's casual glance fell upon Lin Xingwan, who was linked arm-in-arm with Zhou Jinbai.
Her steps were a little unsteady, suggesting the two had a very passionate time in the lounge.
Although Lin Xingwan wasn't wearing makeup yet, her mere presence at the villa entrance gave people the illusion of a fairy descending to earth.
The others also turned their gaze to Lin Xingwan.
A look of astonishment and disbelief appeared on Ge Xuansi's usually indifferent face.
The woman before him was even more beautiful than the goddess he had imagined, and more... unapproachable.
However, the man standing beside her made Ge Xuansi frown.
The fire in his eyes gradually extinguished.
He lowered his gaze, his expression gloomy and complex.
Ye Ranran ran to Lin Xingwan and said in a childish voice, "Sister Xingwan, you're so beautiful, like a princess from a fairy tale."
"You're beautiful too, like a little elf," Lin Xingwan praised Ye Ranran generously.
Although Ye Zong said nothing, when his eyes met Lin Xingwan's, his gaze was full of approval and affirmation.
"These cars..." Lin Xingwan cast a questioning glance at Zhou Jinbai.
"Marcus lent them to us to make a good impression," Zhou Jinbai replied.
Of course, he would never tell Lin Xingwan that these cars were just casually driven out from his own garage.
"I must thank Mr. Marcus properly another day."
Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai took their seats in the Maybach, accompanied by a makeup artist.
As the car drove slowly, the makeup artist began to do Lin Xingwan's makeup inside.
Meanwhile, Lin Shirou, who was at the Lin family villa, was having a makeup artist apply her makeup for the fifth time.
"Darling, you're already beautiful enough. You still want to strive for perfection? How are the other female guests tonight supposed to live?"
Gu Shaoting stood beside Lin Shirou, looking at the beautiful woman before him with deep affection in his eyes.
He was even more enthusiastic towards Lin Shirou, after all, the Lin family's future backing was the Oriental Consortium.
Lin Shirou raised her hand, and the makeup artist withdrew.
"There will be many noble ladies attending the banquet. If I don't strive for perfection, how can I bring glory to the Lin family and to you?" Lin Shirou said arrogantly, her mind more focused on the evening's banquet.
"You're so beautiful, you could outshine them even without makeup. Tonight, you're so stunning, they'll all feel inferior," Gu Shaoting said, walking up to Lin Shirou. He placed one hand on her waist and the other moved to her buttocks.
He brought his face close to Lin Shirou's, a familiar gesture of desire. However, Lin Shirou was not as enthusiastic as before and turned her face away.
Gu Shaoting tried to kiss her, but Lin Shirou dodged again.
Gu Shaoting looked at the woman before him in confusion. Lin Shirou said directly, "My makeup has just been done, don't smudge it."
Despite his burning desire, Gu Shaoting had to relent.
"That's true, such delicate makeup shouldn't be smudged." Gu Shaoting said, but a warning bell was already ringing in his heart.
Could this woman be looking down on him now that she thought the Lin family would climb to a higher status?
He had invested so much in her, and she thought she could just discard him? Dream on!
...
At 7:30 PM, the Lin family villa was ablaze with lights, with luxury cars lining the driveway.
This was the most glorious moment for the Lin family in a hundred years, and everyone was extremely excited.
Assisted by Lin Hanhai and Yang Niyun, Zhong Jingjing stood at the entrance, greeting the guests who had come for the banquet.
Compliments were exchanged, elevating Zhong Jingjing to the heavens.
"Old Mrs. Lin, congratulations, congratulations." After speaking, Huang Hailong gestured to the bodyguards behind him to bring over a glass case. "This is my congratulatory gift, a small token of my appreciation. I hope you'll accept it."
Zhong Jingjing quickly glanced at the check for ten million yuan and her eyes narrowed into slits as she smiled.
"You've spent too much."
"You're too kind, Old Mrs. Lin. We're family, no need for formalities. Regarding Xingwan and me, why don't we pick a date tonight while we're at it?" Huang Hailong said meaningfully, looking at Zhong Jingjing. "My father works at the Oriental Consortium, so we can look out for each other."
"Naturally, we won't disappoint you." The old lady agreed without hesitation, and Huang Hailong continued into the house.
"Grandma, that person looks like Master Qin Liu." Lin Shirou, with her sharp eyes, spotted a man in a suit and fedora, followed by a group of attendants, each carrying a beautifully wrapped gift.
"Master Qin Liu? Where?" Zhong Jingjing, excited, quickly looked around. After her gaze locked onto Master Qin Liu, her aged heart began to pound again. "I can't believe Master Qin Liu is here. Our Lin family is truly going to turn things around. Rou Rou, Shaoting, hurry and greet him, don't neglect him."
Master Qin Liu, a prominent figure who thrived in both the underworld and legitimate circles, was a hot commodity in Rongcheng, and everyone wanted to curry favor with him.
However, this Master Qin Liu was famously reluctant to attend banquets.
His voluntary arrival at the Lin family's home proved his recognition of them.
"Old Mrs. Lin, congratulations. I had people specially find this top-grade Ganoderma lucidum from the north, a jade ruyi, and a jade Guanyin."
Master Qin Liu bowed respectfully to Zhong Jingjing with clasped hands.
"Master Qin Liu's presence brings glory to our Lin family."
Zhong Jingjing spoke with great excitement. After Master Qin Liu finished speaking, he continued into the villa.
"The Lin family is truly formidable. A single banquet has brought out so many influential figures. It seems the Lin family will soon secure its position as Rongcheng's top wealthy family."
"I envy the Lin family. Their company has soared like a dragon, taking flight."
"Rongcheng's top wealthy family will only be for a few years. Perhaps in a few years, they'll be the richest in the province, or even the country."
...
All sorts of envious compliments made Zhong Jingjing and her group feel like they were floating.
They seemed to already see the coveted future, looking down on all beings from the pinnacle of the pyramid.
"There probably aren't many left. We should go in soon." Zhong Jingjing looked at the empty doorway, with only expensive luxury cars parked on either side and no one else. She knew the peak of guest arrivals had passed.
"Grandma, has my sister called you yet?" Lin Shirou asked.
"No." Zhong Jingjing replied with a frown. Just thinking about that unfilial creature made her feel as if a fly was stuck in her throat. "On such an auspicious day, why bring her up?"
"I just find it a bit unusual. Given my sister's personality, she must be furious knowing the Top Entertainment transfer agreement was stolen." Lin Shirou voiced her doubts.
Lin Hanhai, however, said dismissively, "She's as stupid as a pig. She probably doesn't even know yet. And even if she did, what then? Is she going to come here and make a scene? With so many people watching, isn't she afraid of losing face? Even a single person's spit could drown her."
"Maybe she's crying somewhere after losing such an important item," Gu Shaoting said, and the others burst into laughter.
At that very moment, the roar of a sports car's engine echoed from the quiet villa entrance, a sound with a soul-stirring power. The car was heard before it was seen.
Just listening to the engine's acceleration made one's adrenaline surge and become passionate.
Immediately after, blinding headlights shone upon Zhong Jingjing and the others, leaving them with nothing but a white blur.
When the headlights disappeared, a Maybach had smoothly stopped in front of Zhong Jingjing. Behind this top-tier luxury car were several silver Bentleys.
The distance between them was no more than ten centimeters.
Upon seeing this, Zhong Jingjing stumbled back several steps in shock.
Who were these people? What a grand entrance!
The next second, the Maybach door opened, and a crystal slipper appeared in everyone's sight.
The revealed leg was fair, straight, and slender, with skin like jade, making it impossible to imagine who the divine being was.
At this moment, the Lin family seemed to hold their breath in unison.
Then, they saw the skirt hem that shone like a galaxy, the slender waist adorned with a diamond butterfly that seemed ready to take flight...
It was Lin Xingwan!
The Lin family's eyes bulged out.
"Lin Xingwan, how dare you show your face!" Lin Shirou was too surprised to even utter the affected 'sister.'
Especially seeing the expensive evening gown Lin Xingwan was wearing, and the light makeup that made her look naturally beautiful, all her meticulous preparations tonight were rendered meaningless at this moment.
Lin Shirou's face turned pale, her eyes filled with frenzied jealousy.
Ever since childhood, no matter how hard she tried, she was always left far behind by Lin Xingwan. Wherever Lin Xingwan was, Lin Shirou's spotlight was stolen.
Now, she thought she had defeated Lin Xingwan, but upon seeing her, she realized how naive her thoughts were.
The stars could not compete with the moon, but she insisted on dragging the moon into the mud.
"You threw a banquet for me, and as the protagonist, of course, I had to come. Thank you, Grandma, thank you, Father."
Lin Xingwan arrogantly lifted her chin, her gaze upon the Lin family like a queen looking at her servants.
"You scoundrel, we didn't throw this banquet for you." Zhong Jingjing glared at Lin Xingwan, this unfilial creature was becoming more and more ill-mannered, daring to scare her.
"Top Entertainment is my company. The purpose of inviting so many guests tonight is to celebrate the signing of Top Entertainment with the Oriental Consortium. Isn't this a banquet for me?"
After speaking, Lin Xingwan strutted into the villa.
The people following behind her also emulated Lin Xingwan, holding their heads high, looking arrogant.
"Thank you, old no... no, thank you, Old Mrs. Lin."
"Thank you, Lin family."
"Gratitude."
One by one, their thanks angered Zhong Jingjing to the point of spitting blood.
"This unfilial creature, quickly stop her, quickly..." Zhong Jingjing's voice was filled with rage. "There are so many important figures here tonight, she'll ruin our good deed."
Lin Shirou looked at Gu Shaoting beside her. Even though Lin Xingwan's back had disappeared around the corner, Gu Shaoting still looked as if he had lost his soul.
She became even more resentful and jealous.
"Grandma, since she's not afraid of losing face, why should we be? She thinks tonight's banquet is for her. Wait and see, and let her open her dog eyes wide to see who the real protagonist is tonight!"
Zhong Jingjing thought about it and felt Lin Shirou's idea was excellent. "Yes, let her taste the feeling of falling from heaven to hell."
And so, they also walked into the villa.
On the way, Lin Shirou sent a message to Huang Hailong.
[Brother Huang, my sister is here. Whether you can take her down tonight depends on your ability.]
Huang Hailong, who was in the banquet area, had just finished reading the message when Lin Xingwan appeared in his sight.
She was wearing a luxurious evening gown, with a slender waist, and her exposed cleavage, along with her long swan-like neck, was simply breathtaking!
Upon seeing her, Huang Hailong felt an unbearable itch, wishing he could have Lin Xingwan beneath him.
Today, he would turn this pure woman into a lustful one!
Huang Hailong quickly walked towards Lin Xingwan.
"Wanwan, you've become even more beautiful. Did you dress up like this specifically to meet me?" Huang Hailong greeted Lin Xingwan enthusiastically, then cast a disdainful glance at Zhou Jinbai. "You're dressed so shabbily. Did Xingwan not give you money for clothes?"
Zhou Jinbai cast a cold gaze at Huang Hailong. "What I wear has nothing to do with you."
"What you wear naturally has nothing to do with me, but your woman has a deep connection with me, right, Wanwan?"
Huang Hailong's repeated use of 'Wanwan' made Lin Xingwan feel extremely disgusted.
The people around them also cast gossipy glances at them.
"I have nothing to do with you, Grandpa Huang." Lin Xingwan deliberately emphasized the word 'Grandpa,' finding it revolting that this man, with one foot in the grave, was still so lecherous.
Huang Hailong was not angered, but his tone was still doting. "Wanwan, when you begged me to help you connect with the Oriental Consortium that night, you weren't like this. You called me your husband, and you shouted it loudly. Your body was so soft, the taste was too wonderful, I still savor it."
For a moment, the surrounding onlookers were stunned, and their gazes towards Lin Xingwan turned contemptuous and disgusted.
"I thought Top Entertainment was really capable to be favored by the Oriental Consortium. I didn't expect the truth to be that the Lin family sold their daughter for glory?"
"Huang Hailong's father holds a high position in the Oriental Consortium. Lin Xingwan sacrificing herself for Huang Hailong, this is a good move. If I were a woman, I'd do the same."
"This woman is truly not picky. As expected, the colder a woman appears on the surface, the more slutty and cheap she is in private."
...
The guests chattered amongst themselves, and even Lin Shirou and the others showed expressions of schadenfreude.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Lin Xingwan was furious. She hadn't expected Huang Hailong to say such things.
Truly shameless.
Zhou Jinbai's distant and cold handsome face also quickly turned cold, a killing intent rising in his eyes. He chuckled instead of getting angry. "Just you? You're not even fit to lick Xingwan's feet."
"But I did sleep with her. I still remember she has a mole between her buttocks. This woman was very proactive in bed, her slutty little appearance, tsk tsk tsk."
Huang Hailong became more and more unrestrained, especially the way he looked at Lin Xingwan, as if he wanted to strip her clothes off.
Disgusting, sticky.
"Huang Hailong, shut your mouth." Lin Xingwan's exquisite little face was filled with anger. This disgusting man before her had truly lowered her standards.
"If you want me to shut up, take off your pants, spread your legs, and let us see. Then we'll know if I'm talking nonsense." Huang Hailong said, followed by a lewd laugh.
The onlookers cast malicious glances at Lin Xingwan, making her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles.
Zhou Jinbai, however, pulled Lin Xingwan behind him. "I thought you animal, wearing human skin, had at least learned some human manners, but an animal is still an animal. I'll give you two choices: either apologize and cut off your tongue, or... you'll be carried out of the banquet tonight."