"Regret? Come and listen, a country widow making a wealthy lady like me regret? Do you find that funny!"
"My heavens, isn't that the CEO's fiancée? I never expected she was just a country widow!"
"What? The CEO would rather have a country widow than you? I'm a local from the capital!"
"Perhaps married women have better skills, we single ones can't compare!"
...
Many people were drawn over by Madam Li's shouts, and several sales assistants recognized Li Mei at a glance.
Each taunting word was like a knife fiercely plunging into her chest, causing her immense pain!
"Miss Li, if you have any sense, you'll scram. As for President Wang, my daughter will take good care of him!"
Seeing Li Mei remain silent, Madam Li mistook it for guilt. She plastered on a smile, took Li Mei's hand, and proudly patted her hand.
She didn't believe for a moment that she, a wealthy lady, couldn't win against a mere country widow!
"Dream on!"
Li Mei suddenly snatched her hand back, gritting her teeth, her gaze unwavering.
"Fine, then we'll see. I'm telling you, a bumpkin like you is just a plaything for the rich and powerful. The one who will ultimately marry them will be my Yun'er!"
Seeing Li Mei's indignant look, Madam Li wanted to lash out, but considering Li Mei's status, she could only restrain herself.
"May I ask who is President Wang's fiancée? I am Anna."
Just as Li Yun'er was about to say something, a voice suddenly came from the crowd. Everyone was stunned looking at the fashionably dressed woman before them, especially the wealthy ladies!
"Oh my, isn't that Miss Anna, the most famous designer in the capital!"
"It's her! She ordered a custom gown that cost me a hundred million!"
"Mrs. Zhu, you are truly blessed. I've been trying to get an appointment with Miss Anna for ages!"
...
Seeing Anna, the ladies chattered amongst themselves, and Madam Li was utterly dumbfounded!
Miss Anna?
She had also tried to book her a few times, but left after seeing the prices. They were simply too exorbitant!
She never imagined President Wang would invite Miss Anna to design a gown for this country widow. President Wang was indeed the best candidate for a son-in-law!
"I am Li Mei. Miss Anna, shall we move somewhere else to talk?"
Just as Madam Li was in shock, she suddenly heard Li Mei's voice. She quickly stepped in front of Li Mei and pulled Li Yun'er to her side: "President Wang's fiancée is my daughter, Li Yun'er!"
Anna looked at the mother and daughter before her, then at Li Mei behind Madam Li. After looking several times, she still hesitated.
After all, she only knew President Wang's fiancée's surname was Li, and both women were named Li. Who knew which was the real one.
The onlookers knew the truth, but given Li Mei's status, no one spoke up for her.
They understood that the wealthy and powerful would never marry a country widow, and Li Yun'er was the most likely to marry the CEO!
As for the CEO's overbearing protection of his wife last time, it wasn't out of deep love, but simply because he hadn't had enough fun yet.
"Miss Anna, my daughter is truly President Wang's girlfriend. The one behind her is just a country widow who's gone mad for money and keeps pestering President Wang."
Seeing Anna's indecision, Madam Li's eyes twinkled. She approached Miss Anna and whispered a reminder.
Yes, Madam Li was deliberately doing this. She wanted to force President Wang's hand and make him agree to be with her daughter!
Even if President Wang was reluctant, he would agree out of respect for the Xu family. Once he agreed, half the battle would be won!
Madam Li became happier the more she thought about it. If possible, she wished she could just push her daughter towards Miss Anna.
"Alright, then Miss Li, please come with me to the coffee shop next door. I'd like to have a good chat with you."
As soon as Madam Li finished speaking, Anna pointed to Li Yun'er and gestured for her to proceed.
It wasn't that she looked down on Li Mei, but typically, young masters from wealthy families wouldn't marry country girls, let alone a widow!
Such a vastly unequal romance only existed on television and in brainless romance novels!
Li Yun'er opened her mouth several times to explain, but seeing her mother's grim expression, she dared not say more.
After all, their Li family was a prominent clan, and if this matter got out, it would have a significant impact on the family!
Thinking this, Li Yun'er reluctantly and slowly walked towards the coffee shop.
"Miss Anna, I am..."
"What are you? A country bumpkin like you, what makes you think you can marry President Wang? I'm telling you, you'd better behave, or don't blame me for cutting out your tongue!"
Seeing Li Yun'er leave, Li Mei quickly tried to argue, but before she could finish, Madam Li grabbed her, her eyes filled with menace!
"Xiaomei, has Anna arrived? How is your discussion going?"
Just then, Er Zhu's voice echoed from a distance.
Hearing President Wang call out "Xiaomei," Madam Li and Li Yun'er's hearts skipped a beat, their faces turning increasingly grim.
The onlookers' faces grew even more somber, and some sales assistants had already fled in fear.
They had come to watch a good show, but never expected the CEO himself to show up!
"I am not President Wang's fiancée, she is!"
Seeing the figure approaching, Li Yun'er mustered her courage and pointed at Li Mei, explaining.
"Xiaomei, what's going on?"
Just as Anna was about to invite Li Mei, Er Zhu had already walked over. His question silenced the scene, and the temperature seemed to drop below freezing!
"This woman wanted you to be her son-in-law, so she forced her daughter upon you. When I agreed, she intended to swap things around and force you to agree!"
Seeing Er Zhu, Li Mei's eyes welled up with tears. She pointed at Madam Li and then at Li Yun'er, her eyes filled with anger and grievance.
Tonight was her first time being showcased. If it were truly Li Yun'er who went, what would happen to her!
The more Li Mei thought about it, the sadder and angrier she became, her cries growing louder.
"President Wang, please don't be angry. I did this for your own good. A wealthy magnate like you marrying a country widow wouldn't be approved by your family. It's better to endure short-term pain than long-term suffering."
Seeing Er Zhu's icy gaze, Madam Li chuckled sheepishly, backing away cautiously as she tried to explain.
She had thought President Wang wouldn't come, but he had arrived, and at such a precise moment!
"President Wang is the richest man in the capital. He doesn't need to form alliances with other wealthy families for business, and his actions don't require family approval!"
Before Er Zhu could speak, Anna had inexplicably appeared before Madam Li. She grabbed Madam Li by the collar, her eyes filled with fury!
It was a good thing President Wang arrived in time, otherwise, she would have become an accomplice to this gold-digger!
This woman was too detestable!