"What do you mean?" A slightly tipsy Feng Chengjin raised an eyebrow, intending to go to the restroom first.

Monica took a step forward and firmly blocked his path, saying, "I’ve taken a liking to you. I know you Chinese businessmen are skilled in business and cooperation. I’m not asking to be your wife or anything. I know your aunt, and I even have some European noble blood. I think we are well-matched, don’t you think we could just have a good interaction?"

Monica felt her request was reasonable and not excessive. Many presidents and prime ministers have romantic affairs in their private lives. So, what if she, on this trip to China and Rong City, took a liking to this Southern man? Is there anything wrong with wanting to take things further?

Unexpectedly, looking at Monica’s face that did not attract him, Feng Chengjin sneered coldly, "I’m sorry, Miss Monica. You think us Chinese businessmen are good at business and cooperation, but I think you don’t understand that we Chinese men, in many respects, are very reserved and restrained, especially in marriage. Our loyalty might be higher than you imagine. I don’t understand your romanticism and realism. I just want to say, I can participate in business cooperation, including the foreign trade import and export of several provinces in Southern China to the European Union, the globalization strategy of the internet, as per our government’s requirements. I am a good businessman, but beyond that, I am not interested in anything else with you. We only need to maintain a normal friendly national cooperation."

With a polite nod, he turned and headed to the restroom.

Closing the door, his handsome face turned cold and stern. What kind of nonsense was this!

Had it been a normal business matter, he could have just declined, but it involved government cooperation and reception, so his Southern region had to receive her well. He couldn’t even decline if he wanted to and had to keep up a smiling face!

Feng Chengjin had never dealt with such a frustrating situation. After finishing in the restroom, he was supposed to just wash his hands and leave, but staring at the clear flow of water, he paused and splashed some on his face twice.

After that, he returned to the banquet table, continuing to entertain the various leaders.

However, a beautiful silhouette outside the floor-to-ceiling window was infuriated!

Qiu Zhixuan hadn’t planned on coming, but when her mother returned and saw Feng Chengjin wasn’t home, hearing he went drinking again, she couldn’t help but sigh, suggesting she bring Chengjin some stomach medicine.

During the two years she was away, Feng Chengjin drank and smoked excessively, which damaged his stomach.

Qiu Zhixuan was filled with heartache and guilt. Remembering how Cheng Jin left in just a thin suit jacket, even though it was early March spring, it was still chilly in the morning and evening. So she brought a coat and, after feeding Yu Ze once more, had the driver take her to the International Hotel!

But what did she see!

Through the glass window beside the flowers, she saw a woman practically glued to her husband from start to end!

Though this was not Feng Chengjin’s fault, and he coldly avoided her every attempt at intimacy, he couldn’t just walk away from a scene filled with prominent figures from Rong City.

Qiu Zhixuan clutched her fingers until they turned white, initially thinking of finding a way for the doorman and government secretaries standing at the door to pass a message so she could deliver the coat and medicine.

But seeing this scene, her once soft heart burst with anger! 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Without a word, she turned around, went downstairs, got in the car, and left.

Returning to the Feng Mansion!

She closed the door and immediately called Bai Qifan in Beijing.

They were all part of the government system; there was no way Beijing had no news.

On the other end, Bai Qifan couldn’t help but chuckle, "This Monica is indeed from France, almost a female senator. Her main task is working with several provinces in Southern China. This time, she’s here mainly representing the European Union for a business survey. As for how high her status is... not that high, but not low either. She must be received with courtesy. What’s wrong? Your Old Feng didn’t give you this information, so you had to come to your brother to find out?"

On the other end, Bai Qifan’s ex-wife Zou Xiaoya interrupted, "Hey, Zhi Xuan! Your Old Feng didn’t cheat on you so soon after marriage, did he? If he did and you feel wronged, remember to tell your sister. Bai Qifan’s sister is holding onto you. Don’t worry; you’re not on the rebound. Old Bai’s affection for you isn’t less than Old Feng’s. Ready to be your backup at anytime."

Bai Qifan was furious, "You jerk, who’s the backup! And who are you cursing to be a backup!"

"Fuck! Who are you calling a jerk! I’m complimenting you by calling you a backup, so what!" Zou Xiaoya shouted back.

On this end, Qiu Zhixuan, though baffled by these two, who had clearly divorced but always gathered together without any reason.

Moreover, they always enthusiastically promoted each other, as if dealing with each other was their greatest merit. Zou Xiaoya was still intensely keen on matching her with Bai Qifan, which she couldn’t understand.

However, Qiu Zhixuan’s mind wasn’t on these things at all.

Awkwardly hanging up the phone, letting those two continue their argument on the other end.

She frowned, beginning to leverage her strong agent connections and internet search capabilities to investigate Monica bit by bit.

Data came pouring in bit by bit.

Even her brother, far away in the United States, was awakened by her late-night call. Gu Zixi quickly hacked into all of Monica’s private profile.

When all the information was transmitted.

Qiu Zhixuan was utterly furious!

Monica’s background, from a military family, wasn’t particularly notable. But what stood out was that she had a relative who was a cousin of the Li Family in Beijing!

Over the years, even if these relationships hadn’t been kept up often and had faded, that didn’t mean they weren’t in contact!

Everything seemed to become crystal clear.

The unrest and annoyance that lingered in Qiu Zhixuan’s heart seemed to have finally found their answer.

This time, if the previous two instances of bullying could still be tolerated by Qiu Zhixuan, now, she was completely engulfed in rage!

Clutching the freshly printed paper from the fax machine, filled with the scent of ink, Qiu Zhixuan almost crumpled it into a ball.

Inside, she erupted entirely—Li Zhi!!!