That evening, the two of them ate takeout together at home, visited several shops run by old artisans, and bought a second-hand little dress. The next day, they attended a wedding together.
The Zhan Group truly had many employees, and the work atmosphere was excellent, with colleagues being very united.
Therefore, most of the attendees at the wedding were acquaintances.
Men and women, gathered in twos and threes, were chatting animatedly.
He Yao was grateful that he had come with Tang Gong. Otherwise, how awkward would he have been at a time like this?
He held Tang Gong’s arm, and the two of them looked like a pair of young lovers, a perfect match of talent and beauty.
People from the technical department saw them and came over in surprise to tease them.
“What’s going on? Tang Gong said he’d bring a female companion today, and he wasn’t bluffing. Isn’t that He Yao?”
“You two are something! When did you get together? Such rapid progress. You’ve reached this point and you’re still hiding it from us?”
“Tang Gong, you sly dog, you’re not being honest with us.”
Tang Gong had brought He Yao to save face, so he naturally wouldn’t deny their relationship and let them say whatever they pleased.
A group of young people squeezed together, standing in the romantic wedding venue under the autumn sun at past nine in the morning. They were a delightful and lively sight.
Zhan Jingrui went to the large balcony to get some fresh air. In the adjacent room, Chu Xi, impeccably dressed, came to find him, holding the hem of her dress.
“You’re up? Why didn’t you call me? I thought you’d be sleeping in a bit longer after working so late last night.”
“The temperature has dropped again recently, and it’s especially cool in the morning. Why aren’t you wearing warmer clothes?”
He was still wearing a white shirt and black trousers, and slippers on his feet.
In Nancheng in mid-October, mornings were indeed a bit chilly.
Chu Xi was wearing a black square-necked little dress, a pearl necklace around her neck, and a white fringed shawl over her shoulders. She casually handed him his jacket.
“Put it on quickly. It’s an engagement today; it wouldn’t be good to catch a cold.”
She was dressed beautifully today.
No, it should be said that Chu Xi was exquisitely beautiful every day.
For so many years, Zhan Jingrui had never seen her without makeup.
She was as perfect as a meticulously crafted plastic rose.
Always so radiant and pleasing to the eye, never wilting.
What more could he ask for? Zhan Jingrui thought.
Leaving her, Chu Xi wouldn’t be worse off. But if he left her, he would never find a more perfect girl.
Chu Xi gently draped the jacket over his shoulders. Zhan Jingrui turned around and obligingly leaned slightly, naturally wrapping his arms around her back.
Although it wasn’t a hug, it was close to one.
The two of them rarely engaged in intimate gestures; Zhan Jingrui greatly respected Chu Xi.
Even though he brought her to meet his family and didn’t hide their relationship from anyone, he never made any overstepping gestures like other men.
Perhaps it was because they were getting engaged today that he finally indulged in a moment of intimacy.
To be honest, Chu Xi was quite pleased.
After helping him with his clothes, Chu Xi proactively hugged him back. Seen from a distance, the two of them pressed together, looking incredibly loving and touching.
One looked up, the other looked down, murmuring to each other. It was quite captivating.
Someone, it’s unclear who, nudged the person next to them.
“Look up! Over there! Isn’t that Mr. Zhan?”
“It seems like it. It is! The more I look, the more it looks like him! My goodness, what is he doing? So early in the morning, is this something we can see for free?”
“Ah? Is it really Mr. Zhan? Why are you all so calm? I’m so heartbroken! Mr. Zhan has a girlfriend? Is that woman his girlfriend? I thought he was a single diamond bachelor and thought I still had a chance! How did this bad news come so suddenly?”
“Oh, you’re too out of touch. Everyone in the company knows Mr. Zhan is taken, only you didn’t. They’re childhood sweethearts, and I heard their parents strongly approve. The Zhan Group and his girlfriend’s family have been cooperating for a long time.”
“Ah, there’s such a thing? I really didn’t know! Tell me quickly about his girlfriend’s background, I’m so envious!”
That person detailed Chu Xi’s family situation extensively, then said.
“Do you know why they’re here? Perhaps their family has settled here. This hotel is controlled by the Chu family.”
“Tsk, now that you mention it, I really don’t dare to fantasize. They’re a match made in heaven, a talented man and a beautiful woman. I don’t even have the right to fantasize!”
“Exactly, oh my, those top-tier handsome guys who are rich and good-looking are simply not prepared for us. There are too many wealthy and beautiful women, and they all get absorbed internally.”
He Yao didn’t want to be weak, but she couldn’t control her eyes.
Upon hearing Zhan Jingrui’s name, she couldn’t help but look up with everyone else.
Then, she saw that heartbreaking scene.
Once upon a time, Zhan Jingrui’s embrace…
As soon as she thought this, He Yao pinched herself hard.
What past! What past!
He Yao, wake up!
How long have you been dating him? Don’t you know Zhan Jingrui’s temperament during your relationship?
He’s been with Chu Xi for so many years. If he can treat you like that, can’t he treat her the same way?
She must be this affectionate and sweet every day.
Just because Zhan Jingrui did some insignificant little things for you, asked you a question, and didn’t take advantage of what he wanted, you feel indebted to him?
Truly pathetic!
Don’t be so pathetic, He Yao.
No man is good, and Zhan Jingrui is no exception. Let it be.
From now on, bridges will be bridges, and roads will be roads. Never think of him again.
The wedding was held on the lawn, another marriage of a talented man and a beautiful woman, a strong union.
Looking at other people’s romantic weddings and their exquisite everything, He Yao could only sigh, money is indeed good.
Although she didn’t know how happy earning money would make her, she just wanted to make money now.
After the wedding, the buffet began.
Tang Gong could still look after her, but later, colleagues started greeting each other and drifted apart as they moved around.
He Yao didn’t stand on ceremony and ate her fill alone. Feeling that her mission for the day was complete, she decided to leave.
However, before leaving, she needed to use the restroom inside the hotel.
She had been there all morning and was really holding it in.
It was mealtime, and the waiters were very busy. She couldn’t find anyone to ask where the restroom was.
She wandered alone in the vast hotel. As she was wandering, a group of people finished their meal, pushed open the private room door, and bumped into her.
It was a group of tall, strong men.
He Yao was dressed very beautifully today. To make Tang Gong look good, her makeup was a bit heavy and very exquisite.
Paired with a black strapless little dress, a rented pearl necklace, and a pair of black deerskin gloves.
And her short, yet playful and lively short hair, made her look like a dignified but light fairy, incredibly likable.
Seeing her, everyone’s eyes lit up.
“Hey, where did this beauty come from? Who is this?”
He Yao didn’t know them.
From their aura, she could sense they were not to be trifled with.
As a girl, she couldn’t handle a group of men who had been drinking. She glanced quickly and then ran in the opposite direction.