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Li Xintong turned to look upon hearing the voice and, seeing it was Susan, walked towards her

For Li Xintong, who is in urgent need of money, she is very eager to meet Eva; this banquet is undoubtedly an opportunity.

Mu Wanlin seemed to remember Li Xintong. Looking at her, who was bowing her head to adjust her dress, she was first taken aback, then laughed mockingly: "What kind of banquet is this? The standard is so low? How can anyone be invited? Even a jewelry salesperson can attend?" She deliberately raised her voice, and as she wished, the men and women around all turned to look at them.

One can only say that Li Xintong is out of luck, as the person she collided with happened to be Mu Wanlin, the wealthy lady she had offended not long ago. Li Xintong's profession is jewelry sales, and naturally, she interacts with wealthy bosses. Due to her good looks and the demands of her job, she often has to proactively contact these big bosses, which frequently leads to her being mistaken for a seductress. Just a few days ago, she merely discussed a collaboration with Mu Wanlin's husband, but unexpectedly, Mu Wanlin staged a "catching in the act" scene, and upon her arrival, she unleashed a torrent of insults at Li Xintong, leaving her in a very awkward position

"Xintong." Susan hid behind the pillar and called out softly to Li Xintong.

Li Xintong was not interested in the so-called female doctor; her gaze was firmly fixed on Eva. She smiled with an intellectual charm, exuding a mature femininity that radiated "success." Li Xintong was beautiful, but she knew she could never become that kind of strong woman. Taking a deep breath, Li Xintong gracefully walked towards Eva

Mu Wanlin clearly did not anticipate that the soft-spoken person who had endured humiliation a few days ago would be so audacious today. Infuriated, she gasped for breath and grabbed the wine glass on the table, splashing it onto her face. Li Xintong, drenched in wine, showed no sign of anger on her face; instead, she also seized a wine glass from the table and retaliated in kind, splashing it back at her.

The entire audience was shocked

If I die, so be it; at worst, I can change jobs

The indoor facilities can be described as magnificent, with luxurious crystal chandeliers hanging in the center of the hall, their golden light flowing throughout the room. Men and women pass by, leaving behind a faint scent of high-end perfume. They sway in front of Li Xintong, the glimmer of silver making her feel somewhat disgusted. She does not enjoy such occasions, but only in such settings can she fulfill her desire—to marry a wealthy man. She needs money now, but she lacks the ability to earn a substantial income; marrying a rich man is the only way to achieve her wish and quickly resolve her urgent financial situation. She does not enjoy such occasions, but only in such settings can she fulfill her desire—to marry a wealthy man. She needs money now, but she lacks the ability to earn a substantial income; marrying a rich man is the only way to achieve her wish and quickly resolve her urgent financial situation.

Susan is in charge of the set design and can come and go freely. She pulled Li Xintong behind a pillar and pointed to a woman in a royal blue sequined evening gown twenty meters ahead: "That is Eva. Standing next to her is one of her American friends, who is said to be a very famous female doctor in the United States. She is back in the country for a vacation..."

Li Xintong held an invitation that could potentially change her future, her heart surging with emotions. For the evening's banquet, she specifically rented an expensive evening gown, styled her hair, and adorned herself to match the invited guests. Indeed, she was no less than those guests in terms of appearance, education, taste, and so on. The only aspect in which she fell short was her background.

The entire venue was taken aback. Eva, who had intended to intervene and mediate, suddenly stopped, her face filled with interest as she watched what was about to unfold next

The guests invited to this banquet are all high-ranking officials' offspring or business elites; in simpler terms, they are the people at the top of the pyramid. Clearly, Li Xintong does not belong to that world. Li Xintong's cousin, Susan, works at the Eva studio, and even so, she did not qualify to receive an invitation. However, Susan genuinely wanted to help Li Xintong and did not want her to miss this opportunity, so she forged an invitation.

Li Xintong paused and walked towards Mu Wanlin with indifference. Mu Wanlin still wore a smug expression. Li Xintong sneered and asked her: "How much have you earned from selling your looks to your husband? Besides, even if you were to flaunt yourself now, your husband would probably just throw money at you and tell you to get lost, right?"

Susan looked anxiously at the backs of Li Xin and Tu Shu Tong, then glanced at her boss. If she were to directly chase after them, her astute boss would surely suspect that she was the one who brought Li Xin Tong in; yet if she allowed Li Xin Tong to leave, it would be too irresponsible of her as a cousin. After a fierce internal struggle, Susan resolutely chased after them.

Little did she know that, with her gaze fixed on Eva and her mind focused solely on her, she did not notice the person beside her and slightly bumped into them. The person happened to be holding a wine glass, and the dark purple red wine spilled onto her rented gown. This was originally a minor incident, and an apology would suffice.

The attendant who received the invitation from Li Xintong glanced at it twice, furrowing his brows, and then directed his gaze back at Li Xintong. She smiled at him lightly, and the attendant then put away the invitation, bowed to her in a gentlemanly manner, and extended his hand towards the room, performing a standard gesture of "please come in." Li Xintong smiled and entered.

Around 7 o'clock, Li Xintong arrived in front of the villa where the banquet was being held. Looking at the various luxury cars parked in front, Li Xintong couldn't help but smirk coldly. Taking a deep breath, she walked into the villa with poise. Inside the villa's main entrance, two attendants were checking the invitations. Li Xintong graciously took out her invitation and waited for it to be verified

Ignoring the pairs of astonished eyes, Li Xintong said nonchalantly: "I had a pleasant collaboration with your husband, and this is my toast to you." After saying this, Li Xintong turned around and left gracefully, leaving Mu Wanlin behind, crying and stamping her feet.

Li Xintong clenched her fists, suppressing her anger, and turned to leave. Mu Wanlin, however, laughed triumphantly and said: "A promiscuous woman who profits from selling her looks actually dares to come here; it is truly an international joke"

At this moment, a European-style villa in the southern district of City A is being meticulously arranged for a luxurious banquet that evening. The host of the banquet is Eva, a top designer in the jewelry industry. Eva is also a prominent matchmaker in the upper echelons of City A, connecting many young ladies and gentlemen, thereby facilitating numerous unions. Eva is approachable and has friends from all walks of life, including commoners whose fortunes have changed overnight due to her influence, making her a "friend" that many ordinary girls aspire to rely on.