Stepping into the main ce, Ling Qingyu''s group paused and scanned around. It was so huge, filled with hundreds of tables.


    She couldn''t bear to estimate the number of guests. Quite unimaginable in her opinion. Those invited to the auction or banquet weren''t simple characters.


    Unless they had great influence and wealth, Shen family wouldn''ty a nce. The past Ling Qingyu had never received invitation to simr events hosted by the big and powerful families before.


    Her wealth unattainable by many ordinary people disyed nothing in front of the giants. But Ling Qingyu reckoned it was likely herwork and foundation which didn''t attract the attention of big shots.


    Her reason was simple, because she saw many wealthy individuals whose worth was several times lower than hers. Or, perhaps this was the first event hosted by Shen family, they lowered the requirements.


    In any case, in the most chaotic and poor Province, she still discovered there wererge numbers of rich individuals. She didn''t dare guess the situation in the wealthier region and the capital.


    While her thoughts raced through several aspects, only a few seconds passed in reality. Yang Qingyue pushed Ling Qingyu gently with her arm and gestured her head toward the right.


    Ling Qingyu followed her gaze and saw Mr. Shen, who sent her the invitation a week ago, walking in her direction. She paced forward and saw him stretching his hand out.


    She shook hands, released her grasp quickly, and greeted. "Mr. Shen. Long time no see. It''s been a week since west met."


    Although handshakes meant nothing, Ling Qingyu wanted to avoid contact with men unless necessary or a close one. But at public asion, it was better to not embarrass the host.


    "Ms. Ling. I don''t need to tell you but I''ll say, you''re a fairy now. You captured the limelight of the banquet. I''m even worried whether the event will go smoothly." Mr. Shen said with a chuckle; his eyes nced at Yang Qingyue on the side.


    "Oh, forgive me for not seeing you. Wee, our respected chief. Your presence shines our event."


    "Hmm." Yang Qingyue hummed coldly in response. She didn''t want to bother talking with a man whose eyes onlyid on Ling Qingyu.


    Ling Qingyu''s face darkened. What was the matter with Sister Yang''s answer? Could you be so perfunctory?


    Mr. Shen was puzzled but as someone with a keen social ability, heughed and cracked small jokes. Afterward, the man personally brought the group to the front of the stage under everyone''s eyes.


    He left reluctantly after Ling Qingyu and the girls took a seat. The rumors were true. She and Chief Yang were very close, closer than the sisters sharing bloodlines.


    To be frank, he had discussed with his old man, the possibility of arranging marriage between him and Ling Qingyu. Such a perfect woman with parallel talent, every man would be a sage if they didn''t desire her.


    Both of their backgrounds weren''t bad and he thought except for fewer contact with Ling Qingyu, his status matched hers the most.


    The old man and he nned after this banquet, he would strive for her heart but things changed. Ling Qingyu''s act of donating 1 billion without any reluctance and additional funding of the police force, poured cold water over his head.


    Spending over 2 billion within a few weeks easily showed Ling Qingyu''s wealth. Although it was hard to estimate the exact amount, Mr. Shen and his father coulde up with a rough number.


    Ling Qingyu should have at least 5 billion free cash at her disposal. This amount of money was terrifying even for their rich worth. They decided to postpone any n for Ling Qingyu and wait to see her actions a few monthster.


    Another surprise was Yang Qingyue''s rtionship with Ling Qingyu, disrupting everything he had nned for. Ling Qingyu''s support for the new police chief also made the Shen family think twice on which officials they were supporting.


    Ling Qingyu''s sharp eyes and talent proved there must be a reason why Yang Qingyue was selected. Every other family thought the same way. No one knew the reason was very simple—she liked Yang Qingyue and couldn''t bear to let her girl face failure.


    ...


    Ling Qingyu''s group sitting around the table attracted attention, especially when Ling Qingyu was personally led toward the seats by Mr. Shen himself.


    It appeared there were separations among the wealthy elite circle. The third-rate belonged to a worth of a single-digit billion individuals and many artists in the entertainment circle.


    The second rate belonged to 10-50 billion worth, which was the range Ling Qingyu should belong. Famous artists were also in the criteria.


    First-rate disyed the most wealthy lists of Province N. Over 60 billion yuan of worth. They were both rich and powerful. Kings and queens in the entertainment circle, famous across the entire province or reaching nationwide also belonged to this category.


    Super-rate stayed above and only belonged to big powerful families like Shen and Xia. The seats were arranged ording to the ratings and the closer to the stage, the more powerful the individual represented.


    Moreover, her group was ced at the forefront of the entire hall, where officials and big people in the elite circle were eligible to sit. But no one thought Ling Qingyu''s group didn''t deserve the arrangement.


    Yang Qingyue''s official title and Ling Qingyu''s previous huge spending had raised their status to the peak. But, they weren''t the focus; Ling Yunxiang was watched by everyone.


    Initially, she wasn''t noticed hidden among several beauties. But Mr. Shen''s presence caused more people to observe and discover her existence.


    Her ck material news had spread around the entire country thanks to the big guy, she somehow offended without her knowledge.


    People discussed about her recent events. For the riches, sometimes spreading gossip was considered a recreational act to spend the time.


    Yet, this time, fierce murmurs were exchanged. Usually, no one in their circle would bother to care about which artists slept with whom. The entertainment circle was dirty and troublesome; everyone knew.


    Nheless, Ling Yunxiang''s event was strange. Even though they knew she likely offended someone to spread malicious news, everything about her had disappeared since yesterday and only good news and whitewashing were spared, as if someone powerful had taken action.


    Some ck fans attempted rumors and smashed more dirty water but they were soon overturned. Those posts were quickly deleted and the ounts were banned.


    There had been news for those who were reluctant to give up had their devices hacked as warnings. Some even lost important files and data.


    A few refused to give up and tried to ck to express anger. As a result, their devices were really done for and no longer worked. People began to fear and stopped their malicious actions online.


    Whether the news received was true or not, Ling Yunxiang''s name reached the top search box. Many were curious about who was helping her, for a small artist to offend a bigger opponent.


    The event attracted relevant departments to investigate the trace and found none. The special cyber division was even toyed around till everyone gnashed their teeth and almost mmed the keyboard. Although their suspicion was quickly drawn toward those rted to Ling Yunxiang, there was no evidence to ascertain or point out any culprits.


    Now, the individuals around had some guesses, as their eyesnded on Ling Qingyu''s figure. Everyone discovered Ling Yunxiang has a true backing. Although Ling Qingyu''s presence around Ling Yunxiang didn''t prove their conjecture, people believed their intuition.


    But no one spoke too much about Ling Qingyu or dissed her. First, they weren''t sure. Second, it was none of their business. Third, they had long wanted to teach these abusive people online a memorable lesson a long ago.


    If Ling Qingyu was the culprit who messed around the inte because of Ling Yunxiang, everyone would stand up and p for her.