Volume 1, Chapter 6: An Elite Circle of Friends

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Zhou Yang didn’t know how to explain.
Even now, he couldn’t understand why the top leaders at headquarters would assign such a “task.”
He guessed that the high-ranking leader was an enemy of Tang Yumei and wanted to use this method to find a weakness to use against her.
“Mei, do you have any enemies at the EPS Group headquarters?” Zhou Yang asked.
Tang Yumei’s delicate brows furrowed slightly as she pondered for a moment. “I do know a few people, but enemies? That’s impossible!”
Her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhou Yang. “Why are you suddenly asking this? Does your resignation have something to do with me?”
Zhou Yang was startled. Tang Yumei was indeed incredibly sharp.
He had casually mentioned something, yet she had immediately sensed something was amiss.
“Oh, no! Mei, don’t overthink it,” Zhou Yang hurriedly covered up.
Seeing Zhou Yang unwilling to elaborate, Tang Yumei didn’t press further.
“Leaving might be for the best!” Tang Yumei gently patted Zhou Yang’s shoulder, a faint smile playing on her lips. “You’re so young and skilled in medicine; being a pharmaceutical salesman is such a waste of talent. Becoming a doctor has far more promise.”
Zhou Yang shrugged helplessly. “My family has a tradition forbidding us from practicing medicine.”
“Really? Why’s that?” Tang Yumei was genuinely surprised.
Zhou Yang raised an eyebrow. “It’s a long story. I’ll tell you properly another time.”
“All right!”
Tang Yumei’s interest in Zhou Yang deepened.
“Zhou Yang, since you’re leaving, there’s no need to hang around the company anymore. I’m having a gathering with my girlfriends tonight. Come with me!” Tang Yumei said.
Zhou Yang scratched his head. “Mei, is it really appropriate for me to join your girlfriends’ gathering?”
“Why not? You have to come,” Tang Yumei smiled mysteriously. “My girlfriends are all young, beautiful, and wealthy ladies!”
Zhou Yang felt a tingle of excitement but was also puzzled. Why would Mei invite him to a circle like this?
Was she trying to set him up with a girlfriend?
No way! He was worlds apart from their level.
Although puzzled, the chance to attend such an elite gathering was too good to pass up.
“All right, Mei, as long as you don’t mind, I’ll go with you.”
“See? I trust you enough to give you the access card. How could I mind?” Tang Yumei smiled warmly.
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Night fell at the White Horse Club.
Zhou Yang followed Tang Yumei inside.
He had never been to such a place before, especially a top-tier luxury club like this. His eyes darted around, unable to take it all in.
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Tang Yumei smiled quietly at his wide-eyed wonder and said nothing.
Soon, they entered the reserved private room.
The room was extravagantly decorated, with walls inlaid with natural marble, intricately carved with exquisite patterns and designs. Light filtered through the marble's veins, creating a mysterious yet opulent atmosphere.
A dazzling crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, radiating splendor.
The spacious room was divided into several areas—dining, entertainment, and private chambers.
At that moment, Tang Yumei’s girlfriends were already there, sitting in the dining area, chatting and snacking as they awaited her arrival.
Two young and handsome waiters moved among the tables, attending to them.
“Sugar, you’re late!”
A woman with meticulously applied makeup and a low-cut camisole looked toward Tang Yumei.
“There was traffic,” Tang Yumei replied casually. “Is everyone here?”
“Of course, just waiting for you! Come over!” The elegant woman waved, then glanced at Zhou Yang behind Tang Yumei. “Oh? Sugar, who’s this?”
In an instant, all the women at the table turned their gazes to Zhou Yang.
“He’s my brother!” Tang Yumei said.
She then guided Zhou Yang to take a seat.
Zhou Yang glanced at the dining table.
The table was laden with an array of dazzling dishes, the tablecloth embroidered with gold thread that shimmered under the light. The feast looked like a work of art, pleasing to the eye.
But what embarrassed Zhou Yang was that he didn’t recognize any of the expensive food or drinks on the table.
Only the bottle of Louis XIII cognac was familiar—his ex-girlfriend Lü Wei had once explained it to him.
He knew it was pricey enough to buy a small car.
At this moment, Zhou Yang felt extremely out of place amidst such luxury.
Suddenly, the beautiful woman sitting opposite Zhou Yang stood up.
She was tall and slender, her shoulder-length hair flowing smoothly. Her big, bright eyes and flawless white skin matched Tang Yumei’s, and her figure was equally alluring.
She bent slightly, reaching for some fruit on Zhou Yang’s side, her deep cleavage perfectly in his line of sight.
Zhou Yang felt his throat dry up and quickly averted his eyes.
“Hahaha! The handsome guy is shy!” teased the elegant woman from before.
“Oh Susan, you’re such a tease!” said a plump socialite nearby.
Susan gave the socialite, Laura, a playful glare. “Laura, I’m not as scheming as you think!”
Returning with the fruit, Susan sat down and asked Tang Yumei, “Sugar, I’ve known you for so long, how come I never heard you mention a brother?”
“Oh, you believe she has a brother just like that?” Laura smirked at Zhou Yang. “This guy’s quite something. He looks like he can stir things up! Haha!”
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“Hahaha! Laura, you’re so mean!” Laughter erupted all around.
“Stop it, stop teasing him!” Tang Yumei smiled and scolded playfully.
“Sugar, why are you so nervous?” Laura grinned mysteriously and asked Zhou Yang, “Brother, what’s your name?”
“Zhou Yang.”
“See? He’s not a Tang, so he can’t be your brother!”
“Godbrother is fine, isn’t it?” Tang Yumei blushed as she explained.
“A godbrother, huh? Sounds like a godbrother alright!” Laura chuckled wickedly. “Zhou Yang, are you ready for Sister Tang’s stormy welcome?”
“Hahaha!”
More laughter filled the room.
Zhou Yang’s face flushed deeper.
Though being teased by a group of beautiful women was somewhat enjoyable, he was naturally introverted and felt quite uneasy.
Seeing this, Tang Yumei hurried to explain, “Zhou Yang, don’t take it personally. My girlfriends aren’t usually like this; it’s just between us!”
“Mei, I don’t mind!” Zhou Yang replied.
“Let me introduce you!” Tang Yumei turned serious and pointed to the elegant woman in the camisole. “This beauty is Tang Qian, CEO of Shenhua Media, worth over a hundred million. Shenhua is half state-owned and one of the Fortune 500 companies.”
Zhou Yang was stunned. The young woman looked youthful yet was an astounding entrepreneur.
Tang Yumei then pointed to the plump socialite. “This is my childhood friend, Sun Ruoting. Call her Sister Laura. She’s very wealthy, owning over a hundred properties and three office buildings in Shen City.”
“Ah?” Zhou Yang was even more shocked.
With Shen City’s ultra-high real estate prices, this woman’s wealth surpassed even Tang Qian’s.
Laura winked at Zhou Yang. “Handsome, I’ll collect the rent and support you! Hahaha!”
“Not a chance!” Tang Yumei scolded with a smile, then pointed to the young beauty. “This is Susan, Regional Director of BR Pharmaceuticals in Greater China. You know BR Pharmaceuticals from EPS, right? It’s the world’s leading pharma company, and Susan runs the entire Greater China region!”
Zhou Yang’s astonishment was beyond words.
Every one of these women was a top-tier powerhouse.
And all were exquisitely beautiful.
This was truly an elite circle!
The next moment, Tang Yumei raised her glass. “My dear three sisters, I brought my brother here today because he’s single and I want to ask for your help!”