Chapter 158: Clashing Against Each Other

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Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Clashing Against Each OtherUnder the leadership of Liu Ying, the group quickly arrived at the auction venue located on the second floor. It was also a hall, just smaller than the banquet hall they had just left, decorated in a simple and elegant style, and capable of accommodating over a hundred people. At this moment, the guest seats were already partially filled with many of the East Sea City’s social elites, or sons and daughters of privileged families, all of either rich or noble status. Upon seeing Liu Ying arrive, these people all stood up to greet her, their tones humble and polite. From this, it was clear that the Liu Group held an unrivaled position in East Sea City! Otherwise, Liu Ying, the CEO of the Liu Group, would not be receiving such respect. Liu Ying’s face was delicately beautiful, her smile enchanting as she nodded continuously to the attendees, leading Ye Xuan and his two companions toward the front rows of seats. In charity gala seating, the further forward the position, the more prestigious it was. For example, in the first row sat East Sea City’s wealthiest individual, the Antique Association President, several key political figures, and of course, Liu Ying, the host of the event. The second row was reserved for CEOs and vice-presidents of various major companies. The third row seated scions and daughters from prominent families, such as Song Shaopeng and Xie Chenyu, two of the Four Young Masters of East Sea. Xie Fenglin’s seat was in the fourth row. After exchanging greetings with Ye Xuan, he headed to his seat. "Liu Ying looked back at Ye Xuan, revealing a flirtatious smile, and said, "Ye Xuan, as a special guest of the charity gala, you own the Diamond Black Gold Card of Liu Group. Come, sit with me in the first row." Sit in the first row? Ye Xuan frowned slightly. This woman had invited only him, excluding his wife, clearly on purpose. Normally, based on Lin Tong’s status, she would have sat in one of the back rows, and of course, Ye Xuan intended to sit with his wife. Although sitting in the first row was a privilege, Ye Xuan would not leave his wife behind! Before Ye Xuan could speak, Lin Tong next to him had already said, "CEO Liu, thank you for your kind offer, but Ye Xuan is the Sales Manager of Eastern Group and naturally should sit with me." Her own husband sitting with another woman was out of the question; this woman was shameless. Lin Tong could not tolerate it. "Liu Ying, with expressive large eyes, softly blinked and said with a smile, but her words held firm, "Ye Xuan, you must come with me to the first row. How could someone with a Diamond Black Gold Card sit in the back? That’s not how Liu Group treats its guests." Both women were vying for the title of the most beautiful woman in East Sea, always competing in secret, neither willing to concede to the other. If Ye Xuan sat with her, it would prove her charm was greater, allowing her to triumph over Lin Tong. Ye Xuan couldn’t help feeling a headache coming on. These two women, one his wife and the other having given him a diamond card, and to whom he owed a favor, made it difficult for him to choose. "Ms. Liu, how about this? I have the Diamond Black Gold Card and bringing someone with me shouldn’t be an issue. Let me and the President join you in the first row," Ye Xuan tried to propose. "You both together?" Liu Ying frowned. "Yes, if Ms. Liu doesn’t mind, you could also sit with me," Ye Xuan said with a slight smile. Caught between two women, Ye Xuan was in a tough spot—better to have all three sit together to resolve the issue. "What if I refuse?" "Then, Ms. Liu, you’ll have to sit alone, as I will sit in the back row with the President." Given the choice between Liu Ying and Lin Tong, Ye Xuan, of course, would choose his wife. "Fine then, you and President Lin Tong come with me to the first row," Liu Ying conceded reluctantly. Although she had wanted to sit alone with Ye Xuan, his clear stance forced her hand. To win Ye Xuan over, she had no choice but to agree. Under numerous gazes, the three of them sat down in the front row. Ye Xuan sat in the middle, flanked by two women. This sight had many people in the audience showing surprise. This guy could actually sit right next to Liu Ying; everyone was guessing his identity. "Ye Xuan, you’re a sales manager at Eastern Group, a job that’s both tiring and low paying. We at Liu Group are missing a deputy CEO; the position offers an annual salary of ten million. Would you be interested?" Liu Ying asked with a smile. Ye Xuan was stunned. This woman was actually trying to poach me right in front of my wife. She’s stirring up trouble. He stealthily glanced at Lin Tong next to him and saw her expression unchanged, which left Ye Xuan somewhat puzzled. Given this girl’s fierce temperament, if I really went to work for Liu Group, she’d tear me apart. She shouldn’t be this calm. At that moment, Lin Tong gave a cold yet graceful smile and indifferently said, "Ye Xuan, since Miss Liu holds you in such high regard, why not give it a try?" Uh... Ye Xuan was a bit confused. What did this girl mean? She couldn’t truly agree to let me work for Liu Group. As Ye Xuan was lost in thought, he suddenly felt a small hand fiercely grabbing the soft flesh on his waist. Gasp! Ye Xuan inhaled sharply from the pain, grimacing and nearly shouting out loud. "Sitting with Miss Liu is really your good fortune. Why not represent Eastern Group in having a good discussion with her?" Lin Tong’s hand twisted approximately 360 degrees left and right, yet her face maintained a smile as she spoke to Ye Xuan. "CEO, Eastern Group is my family. How could I possibly switch to another company? Even if you drive me away, I wouldn’t leave," Ye Xuan replied, enduring the pain and secretly wiping away cold sweat, speaking righteously. Damn, why hadn’t I noticed before that this girl liked to play dirty? Miss Liu, did you hear that? Ye Xuan is attached to Eastern Group, and he doesn’t wish to leave. There’s nothing I can do about it," Lin Tong released her hand and turned to Liu Ying with a smiling face. Damn! Ye Xuan secretly grumbled inside. Women are indeed natural-born actors, able to lie without batting an eye or skipping a beat. "That’s truly a shame, but I believe my sincerity will move him. I’ll keep the deputy CEO position open for you," Liu Ying said seriously to Ye Xuan. This was her first time being rejected by a man, and her expression inevitably showed some disappointment, but she masked it well. "Miss Liu, you might as well wait. Ye Xuan is an outstanding employee of Eastern Group, and we will continue to value him," Lin Tong said, her brows slightly furrowed, not moving on as Liu Ying kept not letting go of the idea of seeking her husband’s attention. Immediately feeling somewhat displeased and also very cautious, Lin Tong softly threatened Ye Xuan, "I’m warning you, don’t get any funny ideas, or else if I find out, you’ll immediately kneel and scrub the washboard." Having said that, she coldly turned her head away and stopped paying attention to Ye Xuan. Watching the two women each harbor their thoughts, not speaking, Ye Xuan touched his nose and also turned his gaze towards the auction stage. Bang. At that moment, a crisp sound of a gavel echoed from the auction stage, signaling the start of the evening’s main event—the charity auction. Following a brief introduction by the host, the entire room erupted in warm applause. Amidst the eager gazes of the audience, Song Qingfei, dressed in a black evening gown, quickly stepped onto the stage and bowed slightly to the crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Song Qingfei, the assistant to the CEO of Liu Group. Welcome to this charity auction. I will be hosting the event tonight, and all proceeds from the auction will be used for charitable causes. I hope everyone will actively participate," Song Qingfei said, surveying the room and presenting a charming smile to all.

Chapter 158: Clashing Against Each Other

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