An Li ca over this ti for a blind date.
Although she had been betrayed before, it doesn’t an once bitten, twice shy; life still needs to be lived. A scumbag ex-boyfriend doesn’t an every man is a scumbag.
At least the person she’s seeing now seems much more well-behaved.
The reason for his well-behaved nature is his family background is not as good as hers.
Yes, having suffered once, An Li knows the circle is too chaotic. Most second-generation rich kids aren’t good people, doing whatever they want with a bit of money. It’s better to find soone with fewer conditions than her, so she can control them, and the person won’t dare to cheat.
An Li has actually t the other party twice and felt good; otherwise, if she had passed on the first eting, there wouldn’t have been a second or third eting.
The key is this blind date is quite motivated, works hard, and nothing is more precious than being motivated, so it doesn’t matter even if he isn’t as handso as the last one.
Having seen scumbags, An Li sees it clearly now. Good looks don’t represent quality.
A man who is handso, rich, and devoted only exists in books or on television, not in reality. Just look at President Pei; he seems aloof, but he’s still keeping people outside.
About President Pei’s situation, An Li didn’t intentionally find out, just occasionally saw news or heard people ntion that he is very powerful. She also heard about the Zhang Family’s heiress, Zhang Rongnuan, planning to marry him, which is quite normal among wealthy families. But if there’s such an intention between the two families, why would President Pei still fool around outside?
An Li felt disdain, then turned to the man beside her.
The man is nad Fang Lian, two years older than An Li. He is now a departnt manager of a dium-sized company, having climbed to this position with no personal connections isn’t easy.
Also because of work, he doesn’t have much ti to date, which is why he was introduced to soone, unexpectedly finding soone so much better than him, so Fang Lian carefully pleases her.
"This restaurant has launched a few new dishes. I tried them last ti, and they were quite good. From our previous two etings, I think you’ll like them," Fang Lian said with a smile.
An Li naturally enjoys this kind of care and attention. Although her family isn’t extrely wealthy, she grew up pampered and is used to being the center of attention in her interactions.
"Hopefully, the taste is good. If I like it, I’ll visit again," An Li replied.
That was hinting at the next date, which was a good sign; just hope she is satisfied.
Due to the angle, An Li’s position allowed her to see Qu Fulan’s table.
But Qu Fulan had her back to her, so she couldn’t see An Li.
And Pei Ji’an’s attention was entirely on Qu Fulan, not caring about the occasional glances from others around, which wasn’t the first ti this had happened.
Attractive couples always draw attention wherever they go.
"I’ll find you a suitable team later," Pei Ji’an said.
Qu Fulan declined, "I’ll figure it out myself. The best teams won’t look at a studio like mine, and the inferior ones won’t do. I’ll take it slow." This can’t be rushed."
"There’s a gathering tonight. Young Master An and Young Master Zhou will be there, along with so people related to social dia. You might want to check it out."
No one in Pei Ji’an’s circle is in social dia, but Zhou Shaoyang has more contacts in that area.
Qu Fulan never refuses opportunities to network and et new people.
Generally, at various gatherings, so people have average status and connections, who beco the laughter in these etings or get teased to lighten the atmosphere when it becos awkward.
Only those in that position truly understand that feeling. But Qu Fulan, having no status herself, was lucky to have soone backing her, so she doesn’t face such awkward situations. Still, she understands the difficulty, so she never mocks others.
This gathering also had soone to lighten the atmosphere, but Qu Fulan didn’t expect it to be An Li, or more accurately, An Li’s boyfriend.
Fang Lian said there was an important gathering tonight, so An Li ca. Her career also needs networking. Before she arrived, she thought Fang Lian’s ability to join such a circle showed his capability.
Upon arrival, she saw President Pei with Qu Fulan, making An Li’s face visibly sour. However, the dim light in the box room didn’t let others see her expression clearly.
An Li felt like turning around and leaving, but her boyfriend held her hand and led her inside. Besides, she knew she couldn’t be wilful. This wasn’t her circle, and she couldn’t act as she pleased; offending anyone would have bad consequences.
Fang Lian nodded and bowed, greeting the big shots. Soone saw him approach and teased, "Your girlfriend? Quite pretty, you’re lucky."
Fang Lian scratched his head with a shy smile, "All thanks to Dong’s help. Without him, I wouldn’t be here today."
"I heard your girlfriend is in social dia operations, right? I have two ladies with good potential. If she can make them stars, I’ll connect you with the project you ntioned last ti," another said, having a woman on each arm.
An Li couldn’t maintain her smile.
If she previously looked down on Qu Fulan’s relationship with President Pei, at least Pei sent an assistant to discuss politely, unlike this person, who used soone for entertainnt without any decorum.
She has the ability to make people famous, but she also has principles.
Fang Lian is aware of this.
An Li remained silent, waiting for Fang Lian to say sothing in her defense. She knew business gatherings have so constraints, but one must still retain personal principles.
Instead, without even glancing at An Li, Fang Lian responded to the playboy, "Mr. Tan, it’s an honor for us to share your worries."
"Did you hear that? Thank Mr. Fang more," the two won giggled, "Thank you, Mr. Fang."
"Don’t just say it, don’t you know how to toast?"
The two ladies imdiately poured drinks for Mr. Fang and also for An Li.
An Li clenched her fists, her anger about to erupt.
Fang Lian noticed her reluctance to drink and looked over, a hint of pleading in his eyes.
An Li’s heart sank.
In such situations, once the atmosphere reaches a certain point, it’s not sothing you can refuse just because you don’t want to drink.
And with drinking, once it starts, there’s no stopping it.
Fang Lian ended up getting drunk and turned into a ss. An Li felt slightly better but still not great; she only felt uncomfortable and wanted to vomit.
Unlike the rowdy drinking atmosphere over here, the mood on the other side of the box room was serene, like another world.
No one dared to toast over there, nor would anyone disturb them.
And Qu Fulan was there, talking and laughing with ease.
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