The Chang 'an Club was known as the most luxurious private club in the capital.
From the outside, no one would believe that this shabby old building was where the club was located.
Compared with the magnificent Capital Hotel opposite, the two were not at the same level at all.
But if you really went in, you could understand why the Chang 'an Club was known as the most luxurious.
In the lobby on the first floor.
The resplendent dragon chair, the screen carved from red sandalwood, and the colorful chandelier …
In addition, at the entrance, there was a beautiful female usher.
If you didn't explore it yourself, you wouldn't believe that there would be a different world inside the old building.
In the lobby, there were not many people.
Although the decoration was luxurious, the guests coming and going were not impetuous.
Some people sat quietly to enjoy elegant classical music, and some people talked about business in a low voice.
In the lobby, most of them were businessmen, but there were also many politicians.
Here, they didn't have too many taboos.
Outsiders couldn't enter the club unless they were led by members.
Even if they were members, the people brought by them had to be reviewed before they could enter.
Since they had entered the club, everyone had the same idea, so naturally there was no need to avoid others too much.
And generally, the things discussed in the lobby were not shameful things. Even if it was really heard by others, it didn't matter much.
Government officials were soliciting investment, businessmen were talking about cooperation, and some young men and women were flirting in a low voice.
Just when everyone in the lobby was immersed in this atmosphere, the club manager hurried down from upstairs.
Many people were surprised!
Although the manager of the Chang 'an Club was not a celebrity, she represented many people in the club.
Usually, except for a few guests, she would go downstairs to greet them, and others would be led by the waiters.
However, at this moment, the club manager hurried downstairs. Obviously, an important guest had arrived.
Just when everyone was guessing who came, they didn't have to wait for long.
Led by a young and beautiful woman, Li Dong and his party appeared in front of everyone.
Seeing the faces of Li Dong and his party, the lobby gradually became a little noisy.
Someone whispered, "Li Dong is here. Is he also a member of the club?"
"I'm not sure, maybe. In addition to Li Dong, Sun Yuehua is also here. "
"And Mayor Du's daughter."
"Sun Manman is here too."
"I was wondering why Manager Lu came in person. Li Dong is in the limelight now. Everyone has to give him some face."
"I heard that the Capital Club personally gave Li Dong a lifetime membership card. The Capital Club has always been touted as the richest club in Hua Xia. Even Chang 'an has been trampled under their feet. I thought that Li Dong must have been dragged away this time. I didn't expect our club's people to be busy. "
"The people from the Hua Xia Alumni Association and the Entrepreneur Club have always been arrogant and look down on us. Our club has invited a few times, but there aren't many who have truly become members. Now that Li Dong has joined, will those people come? "
"I'm not sure, and it's hard to say. Don't think that we're famous, those people don't even put us in their eyes. "
"…"
Everyone discussed animatedly.
Although the Chang 'an Club was luxurious, it was also very famous.
However, to be honest, it was still different from professional business associations like the Entrepreneur Club.
In the Entrepreneur Club, there were a lot of groups worth hundreds of billions, and groups worth tens of billions everywhere.
Any one of them was a big shot on the rich list. Even if they were not, their companies were also among the top 100 in Hua Xia.
The Chang 'an Club was quite high-end in the circle, but it seemed to be a little weaker when it came to the name of a private club.
When the Entrepreneur Club held a meeting, the government officials would go to sit in, hoping to learn some development ideas.
This kind of thing generally did not happen in private clubs.
Although others were talking about it, because they were not familiar with Li Dong, no one went up to make friends with him for a while.
…
The club manager's surname was Lu.
She was a woman in her early thirties. She was good-looking, but not the kind of charming woman.
In such a top private club, it was not so easy to get a position by relying on beauty.
Without real talent, the behind-the-scenes owner of the club did not dare to let her sit alone in the club.
Manager Lu's clothes were not revealing, but of course, he would not be conservative.
He was a very elegant person. Wearing a professional suit, he looked more capable and experienced.
He had shoulder-length short hair, slightly dyed yellow, and did not look too eye-catching.
Before he arrived, Manager Lu's laughter was heard. "General Manager Li, Mr. Sun, Miss Shen, Manman, it turns out that you are here. No wonder the magpies started calling early in the morning. I was wondering why these magpies were so happy today."
Although it was Li Dong and Shen Qian's first time here, Manager Lu seemed to be familiar with them.
After a warm greeting, Manager Lu took the initiative to hand a black card to Li Dong and Shen Qian.
Seeing Li Dong playing with the card, Manager Lu said with a smile, "Mr. Sun and Manman both have membership cards of our club, so I won't introduce them. It's General Manager Li and Miss Shen's first time here. Please come again in the future. The club will also do its best to provide some help to the members … "
Manager Lu was very good with his words. In a few words, he settled the matter. Ordinary people could not refuse.
Li Dong did not care. He just said with a smile, "Thank you, Manager Lu. I'll get someone to transfer the membership fee to the club's account later."
"General Manager Li, you're welcome. Our club will give a small gift to every new member …"
"No need, I'm not used to accepting gifts from others." Li Dong waved his hand and interrupted with a smile. "That's all. Thank you, Manager Lu."
When Manager Lu heard this, he quickly said, "General Manager Li, you're too polite. I'll send the account number to your secretary later."
Since people like Li Dong were unwilling to take advantage of this, there was no need to force it.
Manager Lu had received so many people, so he had long understood their temperament.
Some people would accept a card if you gave them a card, but some people were unwilling. This was very normal.
There was no need to force it, otherwise, it would offend people.
After a few words of greeting, Manager Lu smiled again. "Are you looking around first? Or do you already have a target? If you look around, I … "
When she was about to say that she could serve them, Sun Yuehua said lightly, "Manager Lu, don't be so polite. We're here to have a few words and then we'll leave later."
When Manager Lu heard this, he quickly said with a smile, "Then please help yourself."
After she finished speaking, she did not walk away. Instead, she stood at the side.
The richest man, Elder Sun's daughter and granddaughter, and Mayor Du's daughter were here. No matter whether they asked for service or not, she could not leave the guests alone.
Just as she was waiting, Sun Yuehua clapped her hands and said loudly, "Everyone, sorry to bother you for a moment!"
Originally, other people did not continue to talk about things, but talked about these people.
Now seeing that Sun Yuehua took the initiative to greet them, a businessman who knew Sun Yuehua smiled and said, "General Manager Sun, are you going to treat us?"
Sun Yuehua said with a smile, "I can treat you, but let's put it aside first. Today, I'm mainly talking about a private matter. Sorry to bother you."
"Don't bother us. Anyway, we are all free. General Manager Sun, if you need anything, just tell us."
"Yes, General Manager Sun, let's have a drink together later?"
"…"
Everyone began to talk. Someone said that he would treat Sun Yuehua to a drink, but he looked at Li Dong. Obviously, he also wanted to have a chat.
However, the people here were not very familiar with Li Dong, so it was not appropriate for them to take the initiative to ask.
Sun Yuehua responded with a smile and then said to Sun Manman, who lowered her head, "Manman, it's your turn!"
When saying this, the coldness in Sun Yuehua's eyes was obvious.
Not only for Sun Manman, but also for Sun Wenhua, and even for Li Dong.
The negotiation between Li Dong and the Sun family was handled by Sun Yuehua.
The conditions set by Li Dong, Sun Yuehua did not even ask the old man before she agreed.
However, when Sun Wenhua was asked to be a spectator, Sun Yuehua rejected it.
No matter how much she looked down on that brother, she would not let Sun Wenhua appear on this occasion.
He was the second-generation leader of the Sun family, a figurehead, and an official.
If Sun Wenhua appeared, the Sun family would really lose face.
She did not care too much. She was a businesswoman, and Sun Manman was not her daughter. It was not a big problem for her to be a witness.
But this time, the Sun family did lose face.
It was the same for Sun Yuehua. Whether she admitted it or not, she was still a member of the Sun family.
This time, Li Dong took the opportunity to attack the Sun family, using the Sun family's experience to beat others. Naturally, Sun Yuehua was dissatisfied.
But she did not want to fall out with Li Dong at this time, and neither did the Sun family.
Using Sun Manman's face in exchange for Li Dong's peace, the Sun family was willing to pay this price.
As for whether they would take revenge in the future, that would be discussed later.
If Li Dong was weak one day, don't blame the Sun family for hitting him when he was down.
If the Sun family was one step weaker than Li Dong, then today's matter never happened. Big families could be arrogant, but they could also endure what others could not.
Sun Manman kept her head down, and her face was full of humiliation, unwillingness, and resentment …
She wanted to apologize to Li Dong?
In the hall of the Chang 'an Club, in front of so many people, she wanted to apologize to a man who slapped her!
Not long ago, Han Yu humiliated her in another club.
Now, she was humiliated again and abandoned as an abandoned chess piece.
These people included her grandfather, her father, and her aunt.
As for Li Dong, she did not hate him so much now.
She hated these family members more!
Did these people ask for her opinion?
Did these people think about how they would face others in the future?
Today, in front of so many people, if she apologized to Li Dong, how would others think of her, Sun Manman?
Everyone had a sense of shame, and she was no exception.
Sun Yuehua spoke, but Sun Manman did not speak for a long time.
Sun Yuehua frowned slightly and said coldly, "Manman, this is your grandfather's opinion!"
"Aunt … I …"
Sun Manman bit her lip, with tears in her eyes, and said with a face full of humiliation, "I … don't want to."
"Are you sure?"
Sun Yuehua said indifferently, "Since you are not willing, I will not force you. You bear the consequences yourself! As a member of the Sun family, you have enjoyed the glory and wealth, but you also have to bear the responsibility. Unless … "
She did not finish her words, but Sun Manman understood what she meant.
Unless what?
Unless she left the Sun family!
Otherwise, she would not be able to disobey Grandpa Sheng's order.
But if she left the Sun family, would she still be Sun Manman?
Even if the Sun family was like the setting sun, it was not something an ordinary family could compare to.
Could she give up all of this just for that pitiful pride?
Sun Manman was not a determined person to begin with. At this moment, her determination began to waver.
…
At the side, Li Dong and Shen Qian seemed to be passersby at this moment.
They did not participate in the conversation between aunt and niece.
Li Dong even found a seat and sat down, chatting with Shen Qian in a low voice.
"Do you think Sun Manman will resist?"
Shen Qian said softly, "It's hard to say."
Li Dong smiled and said, "There's nothing hard to say. I don't think she will. If it were someone else, I'm not sure, but she will definitely compromise. People are not their own things. How much they enjoy, how much they have to bear. If she had made a fortune on her own, she could just leave the family. Or if she really wanted to be like Sun Yuehua, Old Man Sun would not dare to force her. Everyone has their own value and position. Her value is obviously not high. Big families are cold-blooded and heartless. "
Shen Qian said indifferently, "You make it sound like an ordinary family is much better. In this society, anything can happen for the sake of profit."
"That's true." Li Dong smiled.
Shen Qian said again, "Also, when you say this, don't look at me thoughtfully. Our Du family is not considered a family. At most, we are a family of newly promoted officials. And our relationships are not complicated. My father has very few relatives, and my mother does not dare to look for my father now. My parents have a very good relationship. I am the only daughter in the family, and there is nothing else. So what you imagine does not exist in our family. "
Li Dong said aggrievedly, "I didn't imagine it. You said it yourself."
Shen Qian rolled her eyes at him and did not continue.
At this time, the struggle on the side also came to an end.
Sun Manman gritted her teeth, then closed her eyes and said loudly, "Today, I am here to apologize to Li Dong! I'm sorry! I was too willful and immature, causing trouble for Li Dong. I apologize. I was wrong. I hope Li Dong can forgive me! "
Boom!
The hall suddenly became noisy!
Many people were shocked. What was going on?
Why did Sun Manman suddenly apologize to Li Dong?
And in front of Sun Yuehua. What was the meaning of this?
Someone whispered, "Didn't Sun Manman get slapped by Li Dong in the past? Why is she saying that she was wrong now?"
"I'm not sure. It's not that simple. To apologize to Li Dong in front of everyone, what is the Sun family thinking? "
"Sun Yuehua is here too. It seems the Sun family knows about this. Strange, too strange!"
"It's very strange. This is a slap to the Sun family's face, but the Sun family just accepted it. Could it be …"
"Du …"
"Shh, trouble comes from the loose tongue!"
"It shouldn't be. No matter how big the reputation of that person is, it's not enough to make the Sun family lower their head."
"There must be some inside story!"
"…"
The hall was already noisy. Manager Lu, who was not far away, was also surprised.
Previously, she was still suspicious. Did Li Dong reconcile with the Sun family?
Otherwise, why would Li Dong come to the club with Sun Manman? Unexpectedly, the result was beyond everyone's expectations.
Both sides did not reconcile, but Sun Manman had completely lowered her head.
As everyone guessed, Manager Lu also looked at them deeply. This matter was definitely not that simple!
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