"What are you laughing at? Did I say something wrong?!"

When Zhao Yingshu saw Gu Xiyan and her friends laughing, their gaze had a deep meaning, as if looking at a fool, which instantly made her feel embarrassed and angry.

"Your Beauty Pill isn't anything special, nor does it require much technique. You just happened to seize the moment to make a fortune nationwide. Now that the Spiritual Energy on Earth is reviving, pills with effects like your Beauty Pill are everywhere. Isn't this money made with a guilty conscience?"

Gu Xiyan nodded continuously, saying, "Hmm, hmm, you're absolutely right, but we managed to make quite a bit of money. Now that we're financially free, it's no big deal even if the company no longer operates, so don't worry yourself about it."

Gu Xiyan's response left Zhao Yingshu's anger and sarcasm on her face stagnant; the pent-up resentment was instantly dissipated.

Zhao Yingshu initially intended to mock them thoroughly after meeting Gu Xiyan, then flaunt her current status to awe Gu Xiyan, hoping she would beg for her support like she did last year, only to kick them away in contempt and let them fend for themselves.

Instead, Gu Xiyan's reaction caught her off guard, as if a punch landed on cotton—her strength dissipated entirely but didn't hurt the opponent.

Gu Xiyan didn't bother to exchange more meaningless words with Zhao Yingshu, nodding to Mu Jinyu before heading into the hotel.

"What's her deal?"

Mu Jinyu glanced at Zhao Yingshu, retracting her gaze while recalling their conversation, stepping forward and softly asking Gu Xiyan.

Gu Xiyan chuckled, not allowing Zhao Yingshu to affect her mood, and gently shared some grievances between her and Zhao Yingshu with Mu Jinyu.

Initially, they were roommates and their relationship was naturally quite good. Although Zhao Yingshu was decently attractive, she appeared ordinary compared to Gu Xiyan's campus beauty-level figure and looks, so no boys pursued her.

Most pursued Gu Xiyan.

When Zhao Yingshu realized that the boys she liked were also pursuing Gu Xiyan, jealousy arose. Upon seeing Gu Xiyan frequently riding luxury cars, she secretly spread rumors at school suggesting Gu Xiyan was clinging to a wealthy sponsor, acting as a mistress...

Gu Xiyan knew that Zhao Yingshu was spreading rumors, but didn't bother to explain, instead directly revealed her status as a Gu Corporation heiress, and the rumors were instantly shattered.

Although the Gu Corporation wasn't considered a major conglomerate, it had assets worth tens of millions. With her figure and appearance, marrying into a wealthy family wouldn't be hard; why act as someone's mistress?

This marked the first feud between Gu Xiyan and Zhao Yingshu. However, Gu Xiyan didn't say much nor did she warn her intentionally, their relationship merely became much more tepid.

After the panic subsided, Zhao Yingshu grew even more jealous of Gu Xiyan.

At a later time, during a birthday celebration for one of their dorm mates, Zhao Yingshu orchestrated getting the birthday girl's boyfriend drunk, coaxing him into confessing truthfully. While intoxicated, he boldly confessed his love for Gu Xiyan, ignoring his girlfriend's displeasure.

The birthday girl stormed out in anger on the spot, and Gu Xiyan was left awkwardly hanging, finally escaping with Yu Linglong's help.

From then on, Gu Xiyan completely broke with Zhao Yingshu.

Later, when Beauty Pills were selling hotly, Zhao Yingshu enviously eyed the profits and shamelessly approached Gu Xiyan, hoping to act as a distribution agent.

Originally, Gu Xiyan didn't want to care about her, but Zhao Yingshu continually cried about her difficult life over the years, expressing regret over past foolishness, asking Gu Xiyan to consider their past roommate relationship and help her.

Softened by sympathy, Gu Xiyan prepared to let her join the Jinyu Group, offering a salary of over ten thousand per month, with meals and accommodation included, generally enough to ensure her basic needs.

However, Zhao Yingshu wasn't aiming to work diligently; her goal was quick wealth, naturally disagreeing with Gu Xiyan's offer.

She begged Gu Xiyan to make an exception and give her Beauty Pills at a low price so she could earn some money as a distribution agent.

Upon hearing her intention, Gu Xiyan clearly understood her schemes, leading to a bitter breakup and having secret techniques escort her away.

In hindsight, these were all rather minor incidents.

After experiencing dark turmoil and demon-infested despair, when old friends reunited, such small grievances could easily be forgiven and forgotten with a smile.

But Zhao Yingshu opened with the Great Yin-Yang Technique, leaving Gu Xiyan indifferent—she surely wouldn't warm up to a cold reception, right?

Mu Jinyu chuckled after hearing the story, finding Zhao Yingshu quite amusing.

"Judging by her demeanor, she must be doing well after the Spiritual Energy Revival; otherwise, she wouldn't have just arrogantly attempted to show off to us."

"Who cares, we're not doing badly either." Gu Xiyan smiled serenely, unperturbed by the encounter with Zhao Yingshu.

Behind them, Zhao Yingshu stared at their backs with resentful eyes, utterly furious.

Just then, her phone rang, shaking her, she hastily grabbed the phone from her pocket to answer.

"Hello, yes, I'm coming, okay, okay..."

After hanging up, Zhao Yingshu's face lit with excitement and eagerness, sensing her opportunity had arrived. If she could latch onto a powerful figure, her days of glory were imminent.

She quickly dispelled the bad mood from meeting Gu Xiyan, turning to look around.

"Screech."

Soon, several sports cars zoomed to the hotel entrance and elegantly stopped, followed by a group of casually dressed young people stepping out.

Some wore Taoist robes, monk's robe, suits, Hanfu...

Upon seeing them, Zhao Yingshu's eyes gleamed; she rushed forward and greeted, "Hello, esteemed guests, I'm Zhao Yingshu, the appointed host from Yang City's Otherkind Martial Arts School. Welcome esteemed guests to Yang City."

The variously dressed young people tossed their car keys to waiting attendants for parking, while turning to glance briefly at Zhao Yingshu.

Noticing Zhao Yingshu's ordinary looks, they maintained indifferent expressions. Most withdrew their gaze, some nodded slightly, one person responded, "Hmm."

Zhao Yingshu felt a chill inside, sensing trouble, but could only take a deep breath, preparing to serve them well, hoping to catch their attention.

"Esteemed guests, the trip must've been tiring, so please have some rest first. We've prepared rooms, this way please..."

Zhao Yingshu gestured, inviting them into the Shangri-La Hotel.

The group nodded, not refusing, following Zhao Yingshu toward the hotel.

Just as they entered, they saw Mu Jinyu and others stepping into the elevator.

The young man in Hanfu noticed the notable beauty of Gu Xiyan's group, his eyes brightening instantly.

Just then, the elevator doors closed.

The young man regretfully withdrew his gaze, then turned to Zhao Yingshu guiding them, eyes swirling, saying to Zhao Yingshu, "Did you see those six women who went up just now?"

"The six women from earlier?" Upon hearing the Hanfu young man's inquiry, Zhao Yingshu paused slightly, then immediately thought of Gu Xiyan and her friends, her face turning somewhat unsightly.

She hadn't expected that she wouldn't catch their eye, but must she make way for those wretched Gu Xiyan lot?

"Don't cause trouble." The Taoist-robed young man glanced at the Hanfu young man, speaking indifferently.

He knew the person was always fond of women, unsurprised by such a reaction, but their trip was highly important; he didn't want any unexpected complications.

The Hanfu young man jokingly scratched his head, chuckling, "Eating and mating are natural desires, it's no big deal. Moreover, those six women earlier are really attractive. Just seven of us, how about I take the hit, those six beauties accompany you, and I'll take Little Zhao."

Saying this, he reached out and wrapped an arm around Zhao Yingshu's slim waist.

Zhao Yingshu's body stiffened slightly before quickly relaxing.

Her initial jealousy and desire to undermine the Hanfu young man's plans vanished completely.

She saw it as a great chance—one that could fulfill her ambitions, allowing her to latch on to a powerful figure and swiftly rise to prominence!

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