"President Jing’s perspectives at the Quan City summit a few days ago are still fresh in my mory," said President Wang, greeting him aptly while also quickly casting a surprised glance at the unfamiliar face beside Jing Yu, and then sideways introduced the lady accompanying him:
"This is my wife; she ca here today especially to gather with a few friends."
The rest of his words were not strict, but Jing Yu and Tang Shu got the drift of what President Wang was trying to convey. Besides showing respect to his wife, he was also paving the way for an introduction to Tang Shu.
"President Jing, I have long admired your reputation. This is the first ti we et, and indeed, as the rumors say, you possess an extraordinary charisma," Mrs. Wang said with a gentle smile, then turned her good-natured gaze toward Tang Shu, without even a hint of sizing her up or scrutinizing.
This really is a pair of smart and well-matched couple, Tang Shu thought to herself.
Jing Yu held onto the slender waist beside him, a move that not only pulled her slightly forward but also brought them closer, "Thank you for the complints. This is Tang Shu. Your high praise, Madam Wang, gives even more confidence."
With one sentence, he relayed an important ssage to the couple opposite: this girl accompanying him was the one he cherished, and he cared about her deeply.
Surprise flashed in the eyes of President Wang and his wife. Although they had their suspicions upon seeing the pair together, it was nowhere near as shocking as hearing it confird by the person involved.
Being brought to attend today’s event, she surely could not have been just any ordinary female companion.
As for Tang Shu herself... she was stunned, and only after the couple had greeted them and left, she took the opportunity when no one was paying attention to glare at Jing Yu.
"Isn’t this a bit too high-profile?"
That was practically a public declaration of affection, and one that didn’t even give her a chance to respond.
The hand Jing Yu had on her waist let go, accurately grasping her hand and holding it tightly, "If it could invite a firm response from you... I wouldn’t mind introducing you a few more tis to everyone."
"..."
Wishful thinking, she must stand firm for a year!
Tang Shu thought about the countless bunches of fiery red roses she had given away, firing herself up silently. However, her ears and blushing cheeks betrayed her, her whole person glowing with a shade of red.
***
At the banquet hall in Ganlou, Tang Shu and Jing Yu encountered soone unexpected.
...No, perhaps it was only she who had not expected it? After all, the host of the banquet intended to gather well-known figures of the Imperial Capital’s business community.
"President Jing, Miss Tang, we et again," said Chu Xingwen casually, with one hand in his suit pants pocket and the other holding a champagne flute, greeting them very leisurely.
When Jing Yu and Tang Shu had not been there for two minutes, this young man wearing a tailor-made blue suit appeared right in front of them, right on cue.
"President Chu, if I rember correctly, we both attended the ribbon-cutting event of Linfeng Group’s branch office yesterday."
"Of course, every encounter with President Jing is always morable for , not everyone can cause the working won employees at the event to scream," Chu Xingwen laughed lightly, lifting the red wine in his hand suggestively, and upon realizing that both of them were empty-handed, slightly gestured towards the attendant not far away, every move exuding an easy grace.
"Recently I had the good fortune to see Miss Tang’s performance in ’The Doorway.’ I did not expect your acting to be so outstanding, may I ask when the movie ’Typhoon,’ starring Miss Tang, will be released? I am looking forward to it."
Tang Shu replied, "I am glad that President Chu also likes this work. The film will premiere on November 1st, and I hope not to disappoint you then."
The attendant quickly arrived with a tray in front of the three, demonstrating high work efficiency.
Jing Yu glanced and frowned slightly, "Could you prepare a glass of orange juice for ? Thank you."
The attendant looked at him in surprise and then turned his gaze to Tang Shu before understanding dawned on him.
"Sure, please wait a mont, guest."
Jing Yu handed Tang Shu a glass of orange juice and even whispered to her nonchalantly:
"You’re not suited for alcohol, rember?"
"...Your mory is really good."
Tang Shu felt helpless: the only two tis she had wine, she was caught; modern-day alcohol was totally beyond Damo’s light and fragrant Sorghum Wine, okay?
She had absolutely no tolerance for it.
"You two seem to have a really great relationship, it’s truly... enviable."
Chu Xingwen was quite surprised; his already aningful look beca even more so, as if evaluating Jing Yu’s attentiveness to the person by his side.
However, Jing Yu was not buying it, his gaze remained cold and sharp, "I suppose the won who admire President Chu are not few?"
There was no need to be so affectedly sentintal.
"It might not be easy to find soone with mutual affection. President Jing must surely empathize, right?"
"Then, I wish President Chu better luck in the future."
Tang Shu: "..."
She always felt that the atmosphere between these two was a bit off?
Jing Yu took Tang Shu’s hand, gave a slight nod to the other party, and left where they were, heading straight for the most eye-catching southeastern corner of the banquet where two young n were chatting rrily.
"Let’s go, I’ll introduce you to the host of this banquet, soone you should know."
"I should know?"
Tang Shu took another few glances at the two young n who seed about Jing Yu’s age and was certain with her good mory that she had never seen them before.
"Mm, you might not have t before. The one with the red tie is Uncle Han’s son, Han Qingcen. I rember you once visited the Han Residence on behalf of Uncle Tang."
This reminded Tang Shu that indeed, in her freshman year, she visited her father’s friends with gifts, which included the Jing Family, the Han Family, and the Zhai Family. What she didn’t expect was that Uncle Han, who lived in an old quadrangle courtyard, actually had such a wealthy son?
#Indeed, one must never underestimate the people of the imperial capital#
"And the other one?"
"He’s the son of Uncle Han’s close friend, Shan Jinse. The Shan Family has always been in business, and he has been abroad until recently coming back; he probably hasn’t t Uncle Tang."
In short, both were well aware of who Father Tang was.
The host Han Qingcen soon noticed them and was quite happy, "Ah Yu, you’re here? I thought you were going to stand up again today. And this is...?"
This girl looked a bit familiar, they had both recently seen her sowhere, or so thought both at the sa ti.
"Xiao Shu, the daughter of Uncle Tang."
The two on the opposite side were stunned for a few seconds, then suddenly realized, and looked at Tang Shu in surprise.
"The daughter of Uncle Tang? My dad keeps talking about Sister Tang sending delicious ga at, and complains that I’m not only unlucky but also miss out on good food because I’m always away from ho; today, I finally et you in person."
"Hello, Sister Tang, nice to et you. I am Shan Jinse. As a child, I had the honor of eting Uncle Tang a few tis thanks to my elders. How is he doing these days?"
The two, who were initially casually leaning on the bar, reflexively stood up straight upon hearing this, even arranging their suits.
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