Chapter 333 - 213: Plastic Sisterhood

Chapter 333: Chapter 213: Plastic Sisterhood

In Jiangzhou, the January temperature was already approaching 0 degrees Celsius!

But a casual glance at the streets revealed people dressed in all sorts of ways.

Some were bundled up in layer after layer, shivering in their thick padded jackets.

Then there were young women with bare legs, looking completely at ease even as their skin turned purple from the cold.

Li Xiao belonged to a third category: those who could go bare-legged all year round because their environments were basically as temperate as spring.

Sitting in the business van, she played on her phone. She was so bored!

Her boss at Jiefei Technology, Li Fei, practically worshipped her. He gave her a raise and a PR expense account. All she had to do was maintain a good relationship with Junxiao Investment Group so she could be useful during the next round of financing.

"Ah Yue, Miss Xu manages such a huge business that she has no time to hang out. But you’re lazing around all day, so how come I can’t get you to come out after asking so many times?"

She sent a voice message to Gao Yue. Her current job was similar to Gao Yue’s, and she was so idle she felt sick from it. How could Gao Yue not have any free time?

She was a little annoyed. ’Aren’t we best friends? If I can’t even get you to meet up, are we just becoming fake friends?’

After a long while, Gao Yue finally replied, "Xiao Xiao, I’ve been really busy these past few days. Once I get through this, I’ll come out and make it up to you!"

"That busy? Then I’ll come be your assistant!"

She still didn’t believe that a PR director like Gao Yue could be that busy. She decided to pay her a visit.

Without waiting for Gao Yue’s reply, she told the driver to head straight for Jindi Group.

About ten minutes later, just as they were approaching Jindi Group, Gao Yue replied, "Come on then. But just so we’re clear, I might not have time to entertain you, so don’t blame me. You can just make yourself at home!"

"You’re starting to act just like Miss Xu!" Li Xiao teased.

Then she saw Gao Yue send a location pin.

’Huh? The Carmen Lake Hotel?’

’Gao Yue, you sly fox, and you told me you were busy! What could you possibly be busy with at a hotel? You can’t be busy getting a room, can you?’

She knew Gao Yue well. Despite her unguarded way of speaking, she was actually very picky when it came to men. Otherwise, she wouldn’t still be single.

Plenty of guys from Jindi Group, and even many of their old classmates, were trying to pursue her.

She had the driver turn around and follow the GPS route.

As she rode, she imagined all the possible scenarios for her meeting with Gao Yue, even picturing her with a boyfriend...

’Then how would I be an assistant? What would I be assisting with? The "festivities"?’

As a married woman, her thoughts were a bit bold.

Gazing at the passing scenery, Li Xiao hummed a pleasant tune.

Ever since Xu Wu became the CEO of Junxiao Investment Group, both her and Gao Yue’s lives had changed dramatically. Her current achievements were what she had once considered her ultimate goal.

The confidence that came from having a career had elevated her status at home. Now, her word was practically law.

If she said east, her husband wouldn’t dare go west. If she wanted to hit the dog, her husband wouldn’t dare chase the chicken.

She often secretly compared herself to Xu Wu to see who was more domineering. But after all the comparisons, she just ended up feeling silly.

One was domineering at the company, the other at home. They weren’t on the same level at all.

Now, she had completely lost the desire to compete with Xu Wu. At the same time, she found more common ground with Gao Yue. The two of them were on the same path.

The Buick GL8 pulled up to the entrance of the Junxiao Lake Hotel.

Li Xiao stared at the hotel’s name in a daze. ’Wasn’t this the Carmen Lake Hotel? Why is it the Junxiao Lake Hotel now?’

She checked the GPS. This was the right place.

She was worldly enough to realize what had happened immediately. Junxiao Investment Group must have acquired it.

But that wasn’t the reality. The Junxiao Lakefront CBD Center and these two hotels were 100% personally owned by Chen Xiao; Junxiao Investment Group was just managing them on his behalf.

Of course, there was no need to draw such a clear line. It was all in Chen Xiao’s family, so letting Xu Wu take a 1% cut of the profits wasn’t a big deal.

She sent Gao Yue a message to let her know she had arrived.

Gao Yue messaged back that she was sending someone down to get her.

She wasn’t in a hurry to ask Gao Yue about the situation anymore. After all, they would be meeting soon enough.

While waiting for the person who was coming to meet her, she stepped into the Junxiao Lake Hotel. Everything she saw was pure luxury. It was truly worthy of being a 6-star, ultra-luxurious hotel.

She suddenly thought about holding this year’s annual conference here. Normally, she would never suggest it. After all, Jiefei Technology wasn’t a particularly powerful company and probably couldn’t afford to hold its annual meeting here.

But now it was a Junxiao Hotel! She could ask Miss Xu for a discount. Imagine the prestige she’d have back at the company!

’Yes, after I get the scoop from Ah Yue, I’ll call Miss Xu!’

She wandered around the lobby, marveling at the splendid and opulent interior.

"Are you Ms. Li?"

Li Xiao turned at the sound of the voice. A pretty young woman in professional attire was asking her with a smile.

"I’m Li Xiao!"

"Hello, Ms. Li. Ms. Gao sent me down to meet you."

Li Xiao smiled, thanked her, and followed her upstairs through the staff entrance.

"When did Ms. Gao get here today?" Li Xiao asked her.

"She was here first thing in the morning!"

Gao Yue had been incredibly dedicated these past few days. After all, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and anyone who wasn’t a fool would know to seize it.

As Chen Xiao had jokingly put it, "Gao Yue, you need to use all the strength you’ve got and build a real career for yourself!"

Gao Yue had shot back at the time, "And you? Are you using your ’squeezing-milk’ strength to mess around everywhere?"

Chen Xiao was instantly defeated. He was no match for a shameless woman like her. He could only pick on the likes of Feng Feifei and Lin Ya.

Li Xiao grew even more confused. "She came in so early? What is she here for?"

The receptionist was dumbfounded. ’How would I know what Ms. Gao is doing?’ But she could only reply politely, "I’m not entirely sure. She’s been very busy."