Chapter 1107: Why Is It You?
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âAfter tonight, your identity will probably be exposed!â
As soon as Jian Ai sat down, Chen Lei walked over with a glass of wine and looked at Jian Ai teasingly.
Jian Ai smiled indifferently. âUncle Chen, donât joke about me. My identity is not a secret. Otherwise, Mr. Lu wouldnât have found out, right?â
Chen Lei nodded and said, âUncle Chen means that after tonightâs cocktail party, you can be considered a famous person in the real estate industry in Baiyun City. You canât hide behind others in the future.â
As he spoke, Chen Lei sat beside Jian Ai and gave her a meaningful smile.
Jian Ai was stunned for a moment before her heart warmed. Although Chen Lei didnât say it, she could tell the meaning behind his words.
As a young girl running a company, inevitably, people would be jealous and calculative. Previously, when she hid behind Bai Zhou, perhaps some people would have some scruples. However, now that everyone knew that the CEO of East Sea Real Estate was an underage girl, they would probably reach out to her with some thoughts and dirty hands they shouldnât have.
âIâm always prepared.â Jian Ai smiled calmly and looked at Chen Lei. âThank you for your concern, Uncle Chen. However, the business world is like a battlefield. Even if I keep hiding behind Bai Zhou, what should happen will still happen. East Sea Real Estateâs development is like a hot knife through butter now. Iâm afraid it has long become a thorn in many peopleâs side.â
As soon as she finished speaking, Jian Ai couldnât help but look around the cocktail party and sigh softly. âWho can easily see through othersâ ulterior motives through their smiles? Even if they do, they wonât expose them!â
Jian Aiâs words made Chen Lei raise his eyebrows. He had understood Jian Aiâs sarcasm.
She was talking about the reason Lu Youcai invited her to todayâs cocktail party.
âUncle Chen is relieved to see you so vigilant.â Chen Lei smiled and raised his glass to Jian Ai.
The two of them clinked glasses and took a sip.
Not long after, people who knew Jian Aiâs identity couldnât help but talk to her. Jian Ai came prepared. She took out a name card from her pocket and exchanged it with everyone. From time to time, she had to deal with these people who were older than her flattering her. They said things like âI didnât expect CEO Jian to be so young.â
Whether it was real or fake, she did not care. Everyone had a goal, and Jian Ai was no exception. If she could expand her connections through this cocktail party, she would have another choice in the future.
It was easier to walk with more friends!
Not long after, Jian Ai drank a lot. After dealing with the last person, she quickly put down her glass and went to the bathroom.
Jian Ai didnât notice that someone had suddenly turned out from the other side.
Almost subconsciously, the two of them stopped in their tracks at the same time. Unexpectedly, there was some water left on the ground. As the other party stopped, his feet suddenly slipped, and he subconsciously leaned back.
Seeing this, Jian Ai quickly grabbed the other partyâs wrist.
The personâs body immediately stopped in mid-air. Then, Jian Ai pulled him back.
Due to inertia, the person almost pounced on Jian Ai when he bounced back. Jian Ai raised her hand and quickly helped stabilize the other partyâs body.
The entire action seemed fancy, but it only happened for a moment. The other party was still shocked and confused.
âAre you okay? Did you hurt your waist?â Jian Ai asked with concern. Only then did she see the other partyâs appearance.
The other party looked to be in his twenties. He had a very short crew cut, but it was because of this that his handsome facial features were completely revealed in front of people. He had thick eyebrows, starry eyes, a tall and bright nose bridge, distinct lips, and deep cheekbones. He had two small and fair ears, and he had a sparkling diamond earring on his left earlobe.
His skin was fair and translucent. Even at such a close distance, Jian Ai could not see the pores on his face. This boyâs temperament differed from the boys Jian Ai had seen before.
Yu Xiaoran came back to his senses. His gaze wandered for a moment before landing on Jian Ai. Then, he slowly smiled and said, âYouâre so strong!â
As he spoke, Yu Xiaoranâs eyes were as bright as stars. Coupled with the evil smile on his lips, he immediately became lively.
Jian Ai: ââŠâ
Jian Ai didnât expect the other party to say this. She paused for a moment and said, âIf I didnât have such strength, the back of your head would have hit the ground.â
âHehâŠâ Yu Xiaoran smiled and scratched his head in embarrassment. âIâm sorry. I was in a hurry and didnât notice, so I almost bumped into you. Are you okay?â
Jian Ai shook her head. âItâs fine. I didnât notice. You donât have to apologize.â
Yu Xiaoranâs gaze landed on Jian Ai again. Even though Jian Ai was not short and was wearing a fitting suit, there was still a trace of interest in Yu Xiaoranâs eyes.
Just as she was about to say something, a gorgeously dressed figure suddenly rushed up from the other side and pounced on Yu Xiaoran.
âBrother Xiaoran!â
A delicate cry followed.
Yu Xiaoran was caught off guard by the impact and moved two steps to the side before stabilizing his body. He supported Lu Qiaoqiaoâs body with both hands and smiled at the same time. As soon as he opened his mouth, he mumbled, âSlow down. Thereâs water on the ground!â
Lu Qiaoqiao held Yu Xiaoranâs arm and pressed half her body against his. She immediately raised her pretty face and pouted. âIâve been waiting for you for a long time. Did you hide on purpose?â
When Yu Xiaoran heard this, he narrowed his eyes in amusement. âI didnât. I just went to the bathroom and was about to look for you.â
As if subconsciously, when Yu Xiaoran was talking to Lu Qiaoqiao, he looked up at Jian Ai.
Jian Aiâs gaze landed on Lu Qiaoqiao. Her memory had always been good, and it had only happened recently, so she recognized Lu Qiaoqiao the moment she saw her.
Wasnât this the rich girl who forced her to give up her cufflinks at Hongfan Kata that day?
She could meet her in such a place.
At this moment, Lu Qiaoqiao also felt Yu Xiaoranâs gaze. She couldnât help but turn around and meet Jian Aiâs gaze in midair.
While she was stunned, Lu Qiaoqiao quickly recognized Jian Ai in front of her. She couldnât help but open her mouth in surprise. Then, her expression changed. She looked at Jian Ai with anger and displeasure and said, âWhy is it you? Why are you here?â