C11 That Piece of Trash Is Here Too!

The celebration banquet for the divorce was in full swing, with everyone vying to curry favor with Liu Zhen as if they were part of a frenzied dance.

Chen Qingchuan saw no reason to linger. He rose from his seat and made his way toward the exit, only to be called back by Su Xue at the hotel's entrance.

"I'm truly sorry about the events of this evening. I had no idea things would turn out this way. Had I known, I would've..."

With a smile, Chen Qingchuan gestured dismissively, signaling that it was all right. Tonight's drama had Zhu Yuhong as the director, Liu Zhen as the lead, and Su Jun and his relatives as the supporting cast. Su Xue had no part in it; she was merely an onlooker.

As they waited for a taxi, Su Xue inquired about his future plans. "Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to push you out of the company. But you're too young to spend your life as a security guard. How about this? I'll pull some strings to get you a college degree, then place you in a suitable department within the company."

Su Xue's offer was delicately phrased, but essentially, she was proposing to financially support Chen Qingchuan, whom she saw as a 'good-for-nothing'.

Chen Qingchuan, recognizing her genuine kindness and lack of malice, graciously declined her offer.

To show gratitude for Su Xue's benevolence, he gave her a piece of advice, "Whatever your future plans may be, I suggest you steer clear of Liu Zhen. He's not someone you can rely on for life. You're no match for his cunning. And if you're worried about the ten million, don't be. That money was a gift from me, not..."

Before he could finish, Su Xue's brow furrowed in irritation.

"Chen Qingchuan, at a time like this, you're still boasting. Can't you aspire to something greater?"

"Fine, that's it then. Take the job I've arranged for you or leave it. It's up to you!"

Chen Qingchuan had endured ridicule from afternoon to evening without a hint of annoyance, yet it was Su Xue who lost her temper first.

Chen Qingchuan couldn't help but think of the old adage: The less capable a person is, the larger their temper seems to be.

But it was time to let go. The marriage was over, and it was time to embrace the sweet air of freedom!

Chen Qingchuan and Su Xue went their separate ways, their distance growing with each step.

As Su Xue entered the lobby, she couldn't resist glancing back at the entrance, catching sight of Chen Qingchuan's solitary figure against the night sky.

At that moment, her heart was filled with an indescribable emotion.

She had once longed to divorce Chen Qingchuan, employing every tactic she could think of. But now that the divorce was final, she didn't feel the expected satisfaction. Instead, there was a faint sense of loss.

She couldn't pinpoint the reason but rationalized that even raising a small animal could lead to attachment over time.

"Well, the marriage is over now. He can do as he pleases," she thought.

In the end, their thoughts were eerily similar...

Despite the divorce, Su Xue's work life continued unabated.

The following day, after a hectic day at the office, she finally wrapped up her tasks in the late afternoon.

Realizing it was already 5:30 PM, she hurried to get ready, applying her makeup for the celebratory dinner honoring the new CEO of Daming Group.

Once she had taken care of everything at work, Su Xue was ready to head out.

But upon reaching the company's entrance, she was surprised to find Liu Zhen there, not just by himself but accompanied by Zhu Yuhong and Su Jun.

Feeling somewhat exasperated, Su Xue said, "Mom, why are you and my brother here? I'm off to a celebration banquet, not on a vacation!"

"We're here for the celebration banquet too. Liu Zhen told me about it. The invitation says we can bring a family member. You and Liu Zhen each have an invite, so you can bring me and your brother in separately. It's perfect!"

"Besides, you're about to become the Young Madam of the Shengliu Group and a socialite. It's only natural for your brother and me, as your family, to start mingling with the social elite attending tonight's event. We should get acquainted with their circle as soon as possible..."

It was clear that Zhu Yuhong had made meticulous preparations for the occasion, even donning her diamond necklace valued at over three million. Su Jun, typically not one for fashion, had suited up in a tie, looking sharp and presentable.

Liu Zhen chimed in from the side, "Let Auntie and Xiao Jun go together; it'll be a good opportunity for them to experience the high life."

Since they were insistent, Su Xue didn't object further. With time pressing, she prioritized getting her makeup done and slipping into her evening gown.

It wasn't until after six in the evening that they were all ready to go. Zhu Yuhong, with a gleam in her eye, led her family of four as they drove off to Daming Holy Cuisine.

Daming Holy Cuisine, the only five-star hotel in the vicinity, was clearly part of the Daming Group, as its name suggested.

In preparation for the new CEO's celebratory dinner, Daming Holy Cuisine was closed to the public for the day. At the entrance, eight hostesses were positioned, two guarding each side door and four at the main entrance, meticulously checking each guest's invitation. Without an invitation, no one was admitted.

Upon arriving at the hotel entrance, Su Xue, Liu Zhen, and the rest of their party were struck by the sight of the long queue of guests waiting to be checked in. They were all impressed by the grandeur of the Daming Group, which had even the provincial business leaders waiting outside. It was an assertive display of power.

"Wow, this is truly the mark of a major corporation—such grandeur!" Zhu Yuhong exclaimed before turning to Liu Zhen. "When you and Xiaoxue get married, we should have a wedding with this level of splendor. It's so impressive!"

Liu Zhen agreed with a smile, though inwardly he was cursing under his breath.

The Daming Group could pull off such a display because everyone depended on their goodwill. If he tried to replicate this at his wedding, he knew the scrutinized guests would simply walk away. It was fortunate enough to have them attend; the idea of checking invitations was absurd.

While he was grumbling internally, Su Jun suddenly let out an exclamation, "Oh my god, why is that moron here too?"

Su Xue and the others followed Su Jun's pointing finger and saw Chen Qingchuan approaching from a distance.

Chen Qingchuan was strolling along with his hands in his pockets, yawning nonchalantly as if he had just woken up.

They were baffled, having no clue why Chen Qingchuan would come here.

But what shocked them even more was that while they were queued up to have their invitations checked, Chen Qingchuan simply wove through the crowd and entered the hotel lobby through the VIP entrance, without any of the four greeters checking his invitation!

Zhu Yuhong watched this breach of protocol, dumbfounded—

"No way, why does he get to do that? Isn't everyone supposed to have their invitation checked before going in? How did he just stroll in like that?!"

Indeed, Liu Zhen was also curious about this. How could Chen Qingchuan, of all people, just waltz into Daming Holy Cuisine?

Just then, Su Jun had a sudden realization and slapped his thigh, "I've got it!"