Zhou Meng’s body trembled. She hadn’t expected that useless loser Chen Yi would actually soar to the skies and land a job at Gu Corporation.
She immediately snatched the phone from Su Yao’s hand, zoomed in on the photo, and stared at it closely. “It really is him. How is this even possible?”
Su Yao didn’t know much about Chen Yi, but Zhou Meng certainly did. Even after hearing the confirmation from Su Yao, she still found it unbelievable.
“If that’s true, then Chen Yi must’ve already changed jobs. No wonder he knows someone from Gu Corporation.”
The two exchanged a glance, and the same thought rose in their minds—if Chen Yi had changed jobs, that meant his salary was likely several times higher than before.
Back then, he worked himself to death just to make 50,000 yuan a month. Now, at this new company, it wouldn’t be surprising if he were earning in the tens of millions.
The bag she had been eyeing might cost no more than his current monthly salary.
Thinking of that, Zhou Meng’s eyes lit up as if injected with adrenaline. She locked her gaze on Chen Yi’s back—not because she missed him, but because of what was behind him.
Su Yao nudged Zhou Meng’s arm. “Mengmeng, look at the way he acts now. Back then, he never dared raise his voice at you. I think he’s got money now and is chasing after other women.”
“Men turning bad when they get rich—that’s been true since ancient times.”
Zhou Meng gritted her teeth, fully convinced by Su Yao’s words. After all, Chen Yi’s behavior lately had definitely been suspicious.
She refused to believe that Chen Yi, who used to worship her, could change this quickly unless something triggered it.
“So what if he’s got a new job? No matter what, he still can’t compare to the Zhao Family.”
Zhou Meng pulled out her phone and called Zhao Mingda. It took a whole minute before the call was answered—her patience was nearly drained.
An annoyed voice came through, “Well? Did you record a video of Chen Yi embarrassing himself like I asked?”
“Mingda, I’m at the swimming center. Hurry over, I just saw Chen Yi. I think instead of recording a video, it’d be even better if you showed up in person and flaunted what you have. Wouldn’t that piss him off more?”
Zhao Mingda, originally lounging comfortably on his soft bed, jumped up the moment he heard that.
He hadn’t forgotten the humiliation he suffered at the restaurant last time. Now that he had a chance to get revenge, there was no way he’d let it go.
“Alright, I’m on my way now.”
Before Zhou Meng could say another word, Zhao Mingda had already hung up.
Su Yao looked at her enviously. “Mengmeng, your luck’s amazing. That loser used to spoil you like crazy, always spending money on you. Now you’re with a rich guy again. I always said your charm is unmatched. Losing you is Chen Yi’s biggest mistake!”
With Su Yao’s encouragement, Zhou Meng stood straighter, smugly watching Chen Yi’s back. She sneered, “That piece of trash. Once Mingda gets here, we’ll show him he’s not even worthy of licking Mingda’s shoes.” Visit NovelPing for the full chapter.
“So what if he knows someone from Gu Corporation?”
Just then, while Chen Yi was talking with Shen You, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He glanced at the caller ID—Gu Mingxue.
He paused his conversation with Shen You. “Excuse me, I need to take this call.”
Shen You nodded. Chen Yi stepped aside. “Mingxue, what’s up?”
“Sorry to bother you right now, but I couldn’t think of anyone else. Something’s wrong with our home computer system. Could you come over and take a look?”
Gu Mingxue’s voice was soft and gentle. Besides, Chen Yi didn’t want to linger here any longer, especially with those annoying people around. He’d already completed his workout for the day.
“No problem. Send me the address.”
After hanging up, he gave Shen You a quick goodbye and left.
Before leaving, he didn’t even glance at Su Yao and Zhou Meng. He walked straight toward the swimming center’s exit. Zhou Meng, thinking he was trying to flee, hurried to block his path.
“Leaving already? Afraid of showing off your flabby body in front of everyone?”
Though Zhou Meng wasn’t as tall as Chen Yi, she stood proudly, treating him like garbage.
Chen Yi didn’t have time for her nonsense. Every second spent talking to her felt like a waste of his life.
“Move.”
He said coldly, his tone making Zhou Meng even more convinced he was running away.
She straightened up, throwing out her chest proudly, catching sight of Shen You’s daughter behind Chen Yi.
“You’re treating me so coldly all of a sudden—is it because of that woman?”
“She looks like some fresh-out-of-college chick. Just because you changed jobs and got some money, you think you’re suddenly high-class?”
“Chen Yi, you’re just a groveling dog. Can’t get what you want from me, so now you’re going after young and pretty women instead?”
Chen Yi’s eyes flicked to her chest with disdain. He might not have touched her before, but he knew full well what Zhou Meng’s body was really made of.
Those curves? All from years of minor cosmetic tweaks, funded by her own salary.
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Shen Shuangshuang, seeing Chen Yi delayed at the entrance and noticing Zhou Meng’s aggressive stance, thought he was in trouble.
“Brother Chen, didn’t you say you had to go?”
She walked over and sized Zhou Meng up.
“I do. But I ran into a mutt blocking my path. Nothing I can do.”
Chen Yi looked visibly annoyed.
“Who are you calling a dog?”
“Chen Yi, you’re the shameless one here. You dumped me because of this woman, didn’t you?”
“She doesn’t even have curves—no butt, no chest. You really think she’s worth it?”
His face darkened. Zhou Meng had gone too far. Insulting him was one thing—but dragging others into it? That crossed the line.
“Shut your mouth. Shuangshuang’s figure is 100% natural, a gift from her parents.”
“Unlike you, always patching things up with cosmetic procedures every few weeks. Your chest and butt are both man-made. Where do you get the nerve to insult anyone?”
“When we were together, your face was ruined from taking too many hormone pills. If it wasn’t for my money paying to fix it, would you even look like this today?”
He exposed everything in public—the micro adjustments, the botched face. Even Su Yao started to look at Zhou Meng strangely.
Their argument had already drawn attention. Zhou Meng felt more and more humiliated.
Just then—
“Mengmeng!”
Zhou Meng instantly turned her head at the familiar voice and threw herself onto Zhao Mingda’s arm. “Mingda, you’re finally here!”
Shen Shuangshuang glanced at Zhao Mingda and suddenly recalled something. She pointed at him and scolded, “You’re that scumbag from the bar, aren’t you? The one who tried to harass me when I wouldn’t give you my number!”
“You two aren’t just friends with benefits, right?”