The next morning, when Ye Qiu and Bai Lan walked into the Bai Group, they saw quite a few employees packing up to leave. Unsurprisingly, these people had all submitted their resignation letters to Lan Ying.

"These people are truly despicable. When the Bai Group was flourishing, they all scrambled to get in, and now that it's just a temporary difficulty, they've all run away!"

Watching those who were leaving, the receptionist said angrily.

Hearing the receptionist's words, Ye Qiu was a bit surprised. He couldn't tell that this receptionist was someone who valued loyalty. While others chose to leave, she decided to stay unwaveringly and support Bai Lan.

"President Bai, I believe you can definitely lead the Bai Group to reach new heights again and make those short-sighted people regret it!" The receptionist showed no fear of Bai Lan at all. Upon seeing her, she immediately expressed her loyalty.

If it were yesterday, Bai Lan might not have said anything, but now it was different. She smiled and said, "I will definitely help the Bai Group overcome this difficulty and not disappoint your trust."

After saying this, Bai Lan immediately went to her office.

The Bai Group was virtually in shambles at this point. If not handled properly, it could greatly affect the company's development. Despite the lack of a vital core team within the company, Bai Lan still refused to give up!

As time went by, more employees submitted their resignation letters. Bai Lan didn't even bother to look at these resignation letters. Regardless of their past achievements, employees without a sense of belonging would never be good employees, the best proof of which was Wen Yafei.

The departure of the employees did not overly affect Bai Lan's mood. In her view, those who left were already insignificant; she was more concerned with tonight's banquet!

If she could reach a cooperation agreement with the Harry Group, it would unquestionably revive the Bai Group.

To show her importance to this party, Bai Lan took extra effort in dressing up.

Even without makeup, Bai Lan was undoubtedly the most beautiful woman in Jiangnan City. With a touch of light makeup, her entire aura was even more impressive, as if she were a fairy descending from the skies.

Just one glance and Ye Qiu found himself somewhat entranced.

"What are you looking at?"

Feeling Ye Qiu's heated gaze, Bai Lan's heart tightened inexplicably.

"Of course, I'm looking at how beautiful you are." Flustered by Bai Lan's glare, Ye Qiu quickly collected himself and said with a smile.

Bai Lan just glanced at Ye Qiu and said nothing more. She had a bit of confidence in her looks. Even on ordinary days, without much makeup, she could outshine any domestic star, let alone now that she was more dressed up.

Ye Qiu was used to Bai Lan saying just one sentence occasionally and then falling silent again. He shrugged his shoulders and drove Bai Lan to the hotel.

Ye Qiu typically never attended such banquets. However, before Bai Lan went in, he hesitated for a moment and then called out to her.

"What is it?"

Bai Lan turned around, looking at Ye Qiu in surprise. This was the first time Ye Qiu took the initiative to call her.

Under Bai Lan's puzzled gaze, Ye Qiu removed a ring from his hand.

This ring was very old and, aside from that, had no remarkable features.

Holding the ring, Ye Qiu walked up to Bai Lan and said, "This is a Lucky Ring; wearing it will bring you good fortune."

"Just this?" Bai Lan was skeptical. To her, the ring looked so ugly that she couldn't believe it would bring her luck, and she didn't want to wear it.

However, Ye Qiu paid no heed to her feelings. He took Bai Lan's hand and put the ring on her finger.

Seeing Ye Qiu's cautious manner, the ring seemed not to be that simple. At the very least, Ye Qiu valued it a lot.

Seeing Ye Qiu's sincere demeanor, Bai Lan ultimately didn't continue to push it off and remove the ring but let Ye Qiu put it on her finger.

"Go on."

After helping Bai Lan with the ring, Ye Qiu softly said, then got back into the car.

Bai Lan didn't think much of it and stepped into the banquet hall.

At this moment, the venue was already filled with Jiangnan City's various celebrities, who were chatting in small groups.

As soon as Bai Lan entered the hall, she caught everyone's attention.

It was impossible for others not to notice Bai Lan because she was just too beautiful. Wearing light makeup and a white evening dress, she looked like an untarnished lotus emerging from the mud.

Many people, seeing Bai Lan, forgot everything and just stood there dumbfounded.

In the crowd, Jiang Hong couldn't help but swallow seeing this.

In just one glance, he felt something stirring within him, and this natural reaction triggered the pain in his injury, making him grimace with pain.

The pain in his lower body made his anger and hatred burst out instantly.

"Damn it, if it weren't for the timely treatment, my lower body's happiness would have been ruined! It's all because of that bitch Bai Lan. If not for her, how would I have suffered such a fate?"

Full of hatred, Jiang Hong signaled to his companion beside him. Understanding the cue, that person immediately followed Jiang Hong towards Bai Lan.

"Well, isn't this Jiangnan City's beautiful CEO, Bai Lan? What wind could have blown such a renowned person like you here today?"

"This is indeed a rare occurrence. Who in Jiangnan City doesn't know that our President Bai usually isn't interested in such banquets? Inviting her is extremely difficult."

"Hehe, I've heard that recently a lot of people have resigned from President Bai's company. I wonder if it's true? If it is, to see President Bai still calmly attending a banquet, one has to admit, she's a person capable of great things."

Everyone chattered, their tones dripping with irony, all mocking Bai Lan.

Bai Lan wasn't someone who cared much about others' opinions, but the sneers from these people still made her frown, and her face turned cold.

Probably the whole of Jiangnan City knew that Bai Group ended up like this due to Jiang Hong's tricks. Yet these people dared to come up to her with irony; wasn't that shameless?

Just then, Harry Dong walked over, holding a glass of red wine.

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