Page 377 of Entangled with My Ex’s Uncle

But sometimes, some things just don’t go as smoothly as one imagines.

It was only upon arriving at the cocktail party that Chi Yue realized the host was Fu Rongyin’s company, and the one she was going to cooperate with was also Fu Rongyin’s company.

She came here today to fight for a chance at cooperation.

Standing in the vast space, Chi Yue was at a loss.

Tonight, everyone here was eager to network with Fu Rongyin. It was already hard enough for their newly established company to get a ticket to enter, what could they possibly use to compete with the others?

"Rather than standing here agonizing over it, it’s better to go up and try, at least based on your past relationship with him, you have a better chance than anyone else here."

Chu Shuo appeared beside her at some point.

Chi Yue was indifferent, "Do you say this to everyone?"

"Of course not, the only woman who could stay by Old Fifth’s side for that long is you."

Chi Yue: "I’ve forgotten about the past."

Chu Shuo chuckled lightly, "I nearly forgot that you’re now married to Nan Yuan. But surely Nan Yuan isn’t so petty as to forbid you even mentioning the past, right?"

"Chu Shuo, I’m here today for our company, not to reminisce about the old times."

"Fine, consider it meddling on my part. But one last thing, if you go to Old Fifth, it will save you a lot of detours."

Ultimately, Chi Yue couldn’t hold back, "If you really have my best interests at heart, please don’t bring him up again. After all, it was he who pushed me into the abyss with his own hands."

Chi Yue left those words behind and walked away, not even sparing him a glance.

Chu Shuo made his way to a corner and sat down, "Did you hear that? What a sin. You’re destined to be a bachelor in this life."

Fu Rongyin didn’t even twitch his eyelids, "Found the person?"

Chu Shuo frowned.

Fu Rongyin said, "You were the one who took the person away, right? Your dad called me yesterday to ask for help in finding someone."

Chu Shuo finally reacted, "You agreed?"

"I said I’d think about it."

Fu Rongyin’s face might as well have had ’threatening’ written across it.

Chu Shuo gritted his teeth, "Can’t you see that I’m trying to help you?"

"All I see is you meddling in others’ business."

"Fine, you’re formidable. Why don’t you go yourself? What’s the point of always lurking behind others?"

It’s like casting pearls before swine, not realizing good intentions.

If he said one more word in front of Chi Yue next time, he’d gouge out his own eyes!

Chi Yue made a round at the party and indeed saw several of Fu Rongyin’s brothers whom she had good relations with in the past.

They seemed to want to start a conversation, yet were somewhat wary of something.

Chi Yue took the initiative to approach them for a chat, and only then did she learn that they were interested in cooperating with Nan Yuan but weren’t sure about the current relationship between Nan Yuan and Fu Rongyin.

Chi Yue confidently introduced her company’s operations and then left Nan Yuan’s phone number, not lingering for long before she departed.

Only when she stepped aside did she realize her palms were drenched with sweat.

There was red wine at hand, so she took a glass and sipped it, feeling her heartbeat gradually slow down.

Networking wasn’t her forte; the next time there was such a cocktail party, she should let Nan Yuan come.

After downing the glass, Chi Yue definitely felt something off with her body.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Situ Wei’an watching her with a malevolent smile. A sense of alarm rose in Chi Yue, and she pulled out her phone to dial Nan Yuan’s number.

Right after she made the call, Situ Wei’an knocked the phone out of her hand.

"Ah, I’m really sorry, it wasn’t on purpose. You don’t seem to be in good shape; let me help you to my room to rest, okay?" she said, reaching out for Chi Yue.

The moment she touched Chi Yue, Chi Yue no longer had the strength to support herself, and most of her weight fell onto Situ Wei’an.

Chi Yue warned in a low voice but found that her voice was no longer her own, and when she tried to push Situ Wei’an away, her hands wouldn’t lift.

The phone fell to the ground, and Chi Yue saw it was still in call mode. She hoped Nan Yuan would hurry over.

Situ Wei’an led her upstairs.

As long as she got Chi Yue into the room, her plan would be a success.