Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

The Shanghai Municipal Government holds a large charity banquet every year, inviting domestic and foreign wealthy businessmen and well-known entrepreneurs who have invested in Shanghai to attend.

The purpose of the banquet is to call on the guests to give back to society, to provide a platform for communication among the upper class, and to attract more investment through this medium, thereby promoting the economic development of Shanghai.

Eric, as the chairman of the emerging Ling Yan Group, would naturally be invited. He took the exquisitely crafted invitation handed to him by Lusien and smiled after glancing at it.

Eric didn't really care about this banquet hosted by the municipal government. He had no interest in socializing with the so-called domestic and foreign celebrities. Moreover, Ling Yan Group had always been giving back to society, so there was no need to go through the municipal government again.

It should be noted that even in the cleanest official circles, there are still some people who take advantage of their positions!

Seeing Eric's casual attitude, Lusien respectfully asked, "Master, do you need to decline the invitation from the municipal government?"

Tang Feiyan walked over gracefully, took the invitation from him, and glanced at it, saying, "Eric, those invited to attend this banquet are all influential figures. If you go and socialize a bit, I believe it will benefit the future development of our Ling Yan Group..."

Eric shook his head and smiled, "In this world, benefits are always mutual. To gain benefits, you must first give. These so-called domestic and foreign entrepreneurs only care about profit. I don't know what benefits they see in Ling Yan Group, but there must be many who want to take advantage of Ling Yan Group..."

Eric glanced at Tang Feiyan and continued, "Besides, Ling Yan Group doesn't rely on those people for a living. There's no need to flatter them!"

"Eric, fortunately, you have a group of subordinates with strong economic power unconditionally supporting Ling Yan Group, otherwise, with your business acumen, Ling Yan Group would have declared bankruptcy within the first few months of your tenure!"

Seeing Tang Feiyan's disdainful expression, Eric laughed and said, "Undeniably, connections are an important asset in business. However, with Skidmore and the other 'billionaires' on our side, do you think I still need to specially make friends with those 'thousandaires'?"

"What 'thousandaires'?" Tang Feiyan rolled her eyes and said, "The entrepreneurs and investors qualified to attend the municipal government banquet all have assets of over one billion..."

"A billion in assets?" Eric chuckled, "Compared to Skidmore and the other 'billionaires,' a billion in assets can only be called 'thousandaire' status!"

"You really won't go?" Tang Feiyan pouted.

Eric leaned back in his chair, hands spread out, and said, "This banquet was personally named by your father. How could I not give my father-in-law face? Even if it's boring, I'll have to attend tonight."

Tang Feiyan's expression changed from annoyance to joy, and she gave Eric a coquettish look, saying, "You should have said so earlier, you almost made me angry..."

Eric stood up from his chair, pinched Tang Feiyan's deliberately puffed cheek, and asked, "Do you want to accompany me to the banquet tonight?"

Tang Feiyan glanced at the small Tibetan mastiff in her arms, shook her head, and said, "My father still hasn't let go of our matter, and he doesn't know I've returned to the country. Would it be troublesome if I went there? "

Eric thought about it and nodded, then looked at the other beautiful women who had gathered around and said, "Yujie, with your father's assets, you should also be attending this evening's event. Will you come with me?"

Lin Yujie shook her head, blushing slightly, "I won't go tonight. I'll go back home tomorrow!"

Seeing Eric looking at her, Tan Ailing smiled and said, "Eric, you go alone tonight. We sisters will stay at home and chat."

Originally somewhat interested, Luoli heard Tan Ailing's words and her expression dimmed, and she said nothing. As for Feng Qian and Sun Clouds, they were even less likely to speak up.

Seeing that everyone had made their decision, Eric nodded to Lusien and said, "You go down and prepare. I'll attend the charity banquet alone tonight!"

"Yes, master!"

At eight o'clock in the evening, the entrance of a resort designated by the Shanghai Municipal Government for this charity banquet was bustling with activity. High-end cars drove in one after another, and Guan Du, the director of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Commerce and Trade, personally greeted everyone at the entrance of the banquet hall. Celebrities and entrepreneurs from home and abroad shook hands with him, showing warmth as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other in years.

A convoy consisting of four Mercedes-Benz S600s and one Bentley Mulliner 728 limousine entered the resort and orderly parked at the entrance of the banquet hall.

Guests and staff around were speculating about who these people were that they could possess such extravagant cars?

In Shanghai, there are many wealthy people, and although the Bentley Mulliner 728 is extremely expensive, it is affordable to some. The reason for not using super luxury cars of this price range is simply because of consideration for Shanghai's local three major families. It should be noted that even the heads of the Du, Ye, and An families, who dominate the Shanghai business community, do not indulge in luxury to this extent. How could others dare to offend the three major families' dignity?
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The main door of the Bentley Mulliner 728 was opened by Skidmore, who came down from the driver's seat, and Eric stepped out of the car gracefully.

Due to Guan Du's own rank and Eric's usually exceptional demeanor, Guan Du was a bit at a loss when facing the exceptionally handsome Eric.

However, under Eric's aura, he still wore a "professional smile" and asked, "May I ask who you are..."

A magnetic female voice came from behind Eric, "This is Mr. Eric, the chairman of the board of directors of Ling Yan Group." With these words, Wu Mei, dressed in a luxurious and sexy dress, stepped out of the car and walked gracefully towards them.

Guan Du's eyes lit up when he saw Wu Mei. He ignored Eric and went up to greet her, saying, "President Wu Mei has returned to Shanghai. This is really great! During President Wu Mei's visit home in the past few months, the parties and gatherings in Shanghai have been much quieter..."

"Director Guan, are you praising me or mocking me?" Although Wu Mei was speaking to Guan Du, her eyes were fixed on Eric. The emotions inside were complex, with resentment, yearning, excitement, and excitement.

Eric smiled slightly when he saw Wu Mei, walked past Guan Du, and came to Wu Mei's side, saying with a smile, "Wu Mei, have you been well recently?"

Wu Mei's beautiful eyes stared at Eric closely, and she said in a tender voice, "I've been thinking about you every day these past few months, but I can't see you. How could I be well?"

With this statement, everyone around who could hear was stunned, even Guan Du, who had been "blocked" by Eric, didn't have time to express his dissatisfaction and looked dazed. They couldn't imagine that the "Ice Queen" of the upper class in Shanghai, who was known for being both passionate and distant, would openly say such words that were tantamount to a declaration of love!

"It's really admirable to make President Wu Mei, who seems passionate and friendly but is actually cold and distant, say such words. It really gives us men face..."

"You're right, such a brother deserves our admiration..."

"Shut up, all of you, stop embarrassing yourselves..."

Although the surrounding discussions didn't embarrass Eric, he was somewhat at a loss for how to answer Wu Mei's question. He could only clear his throat and say, "Uh, well, let's talk more inside."

Seeing Eric avoiding the question, Wu Mei "hmmphed" twice, walked to Eric's side, and took his arm, saying, "Eric, you don't mind me holding your arm, do you?"

It was clear from her tone that this was an absolute statement. Eric looked at the slender jade hand that had already entwined with his, shook his head helplessly, and smiled, "If you don't mind, what else can I say?"

Wu Mei smiled satisfactorily, linked arms with Eric, and walked into the banquet hall.

Guan Du watched Eric enter the hall as if he were seeing an alien, feeling very uncomfortable. This young man was too arrogant. He didn't even take me, the director of the Economic and Trade Bureau, seriously! Hmph, Ling Yan Group's assets are only a mere billion. What right do you have to be arrogant in front of me? Even if you have Deputy Mayor Tang as your backer, I won't let you off easy...

The reason Guan Du found Eric displeasing was not only because of his disregard, but mainly because of Wu Mei.

Guan Du, in his early thirties, is still unmarried. Since he was transferred to Shanghai three years ago, he has been infatuated with Wu Mei at first sight. Although he has not won the favor of the beauty, he is extremely confident, believing that he will eventually win her over.

It's no wonder he's so confident. A man who can rise to his position at this age, in addition to his own ability, also has a family background that cannot be underestimated. An unmarried man with ability, background, and quite handsome looks, which woman can resist his long-term romantic advances?

Of course, these are all Guan Du's thoughts. While other women might have been conquered by him, unfortunately, he encountered Wu Mei!

Although three years of pursuit has not yielded any response, Guan Du has not been discouraged. He sees it as a test and intends to redouble his efforts.

But unexpectedly, the woman he admired suddenly had a lover, how could the always self-assured Guan Du bear it?

So, unwittingly, in Eric's obliviousness, he gained another enemy—a mysterious rival!