Chi Yiyuan frowned and glanced at her. Who was this inexplicable girl?
Had he met her before?
"Miss, we don't know each other."
Huang Wenrui's expression immediately soured.
Did this Chi Yiyuan have any idea how much his future development depended on his father playing a very important role?
Su Manxiu, who had been watching Chi Yiyuan's movements, finally couldn't help herself.
She smiled and walked over, taking the initiative to greet Chi Yiyuan.
Huang Wenrui knew Su Manxiu.
Moreover, he knew something about Su Manxiu.
This woman was the First Lady of Licheng.
And it was rumored that Chen Zi'an greatly respected and doted on his wife.
In the past, many people had wanted their daughters to replace this legendary second-wife, Su Manxiu, but none had succeeded.
No matter how beautiful a woman was presented to Chen Zi'an, he rejected them all, giving them no opportunity.
Over time, those people finally gave up on the idea.
"Hello, Madam Chen!"
"Oh, it's the daughter of Director Huang. It's been a while since I saw your mother. Please send my regards home."
Su Manxiu smiled kindly.
"Yes, Madam Chen."
Huang Wenrui knew very well that this woman in front of him could not be offended, so he spoke very cautiously, for fear of bringing disaster to his father.
"Xiao Yuan, let me introduce you to some people. Let's not waste time here!"
Hearing Su Manxiu's words, Huang Wenrui's face instantly turned red.
What did Madam Chen mean by this?
Was Chi Yiyuan wasting her time when he spoke to her?
Oh, no, that wasn't the point. The point was, how did Madam Chen know Chi Yiyuan?
Madam Chen had no daughters, so she must have taken a liking to Chi Yiyuan and wanted him as her son-in-law.
"Yes."
Chi Yiyuan readily agreed with a smile.
He didn't use any titles, lest it be spread and people criticize Chen Zi'an because of it.
Huang Wenrui watched helplessly as Chi Yiyuan left with Su Manxiu, grinding his teeth.
How could Chi Yiyuan be so rude?
At the very least, he should have said something to her when he left!
"Xiao Yuan, are you annoyed? Do you want to leave first?"
After they were out of sight, Su Manxiu asked Chi Yiyuan with a smile.
Chi Yiyuan looked at Su Xiaotian, who was still busy in the distance, and said with a smile, "I'll wait for Xiaotian. After she's done, I'll talk to her."
It had been several months since they last met. Although they had called and written letters twice, it was hard to soothe the longing in their hearts.
"Xiao Yuan, what are your feelings for Xiaotian?" Su Manxiu asked after a moment of silence.
Although everyone thought that Chi Yiyuan had romantic feelings for Su Xiaotian, what if they were mistaken?
After all, Chi Yiyuan had never expressed his feelings for Su Xiaotian for such a long time.
"Auntie, I like Xiaotian. I hope to see her every day in the future."
Su Manxiu was satisfied with this answer.
"Then you should settle this matter as soon as possible. It's best if you get engaged first."
Chi Yiyuan was stunned for a moment. He hadn't even confessed to Su Xiaotian yet, and he didn't know Su Xiaotian's thoughts. How had it progressed to the stage of engagement?
Seeing Chi Yiyuan hesitate, Su Manxiu frowned.
Could it be that things were different from what she imagined? But it shouldn't be!
"What, you're unwilling?" Su Manxiu asked.
Chi Yiyuan looked at Su Xiaotian and said, "Auntie, I don't know Xiaotian's feelings yet. I like Xiaotian, but for matters of the heart, both parties must be willing."
Su Manxiu hadn't expected this to be the reason and couldn't help but laugh.
Yes, she had been too hasty.
"Find an opportunity to tell Xiaotian. If you both like each other, you should settle it sooner. As long as you don't settle it, those women won't give up."
As Su Manxiu said this, she couldn't help but glance at Huang Wenrui and the others.
It wasn't just Huang Wenrui who liked Chi Yiyuan; in fact, at least five or six people liked Chi Yiyuan.
Some liked Chi Yiyuan as a person, while others liked Chi Yiyuan's abilities.
But no matter what, these people had ulterior motives, and knowing this was enough.
"I understand, Auntie." Chi Yiyuan was overjoyed.
He had always thought that the Su family would object, but he didn't expect his aunt to be so supportive of them being together.
The banquet ended two hours later.
When the banquet was over, Chi Yiyuan quickly walked up to Su Xiaotian.
"Brother Yiyuan!"
"Are you exhausted? Shall I escort you back to your room to rest?"
"I'm not tired. Let's talk for a while first!" Su Xiaotian also wanted to talk to Chi Yiyuan for a while, so she shook her head and said she wasn't tired.
Chi Yiyuan felt sorry for Su Xiaotian.
She had traveled a long distance today and had a banquet in the evening. The little girl must have been exhausted after a whole day.
But he really had something to say to Su Xiaotian, so even though he felt sorry for the little girl, he planned to seize the time to clarify things so that Su Xiaotian could rest early.
They didn't go anywhere else, but sat on the sofa in the hotel lobby to talk.
"Xiaotian, you've graduated from college. What are your thoughts on relationships?" Chi Yiyuan asked tentatively first.
Su Xiaotian didn't understand why Chi Yiyuan suddenly brought this up.
She stared at Chi Yiyuan blankly.
"Xiaotian, look at me. Is it okay if I become your boyfriend?" Chi Yiyuan's palms were sweating with nervousness as he said this.
He never knew he could be so timid, that such a simple sentence almost made him unable to organize his language properly.
Su Xiaotian clearly hadn't expected Chi Yiyuan to say such a thing.
"Brother Yiyuan, what you said..."
Su Xiaotian was stunned when she suddenly heard Chi Yiyuan's confession.
She had been worried that Chi Yiyuan might like another girl, but the next moment, Chi Yiyuan actually confessed to her.
"Xiaotian, you don't want to?" Chi Yiyuan became anxious when he saw Su Xiaotian stop mid-sentence.
"I do, but, Brother Yiyuan, so many girls like you, why would you..." Su Xiaotian couldn't finish her question.
Even saying a word of it made her feel like her heart was bubbling with sadness.
Chi Yiyuan quickly took Su Xiaotian's hand and said, "I only like you. What does it matter if there are many other girls? They are not you!"
Su Xiaotian blushed, her cheeks feeling burning hot.
"Brother Yiyuan, do you really like me?"
"Yes, I've liked you since I was little. For so many years, I've been waiting for you to grow up. Fortunately, I finally waited for you to grow up!"
He didn't say the last sentence: Fortunately, the grown-up you doesn't have someone she likes!
During his years in Germany, Chi Yiyuan had always worried about what he would do if Su Xiaotian found someone she liked.
In order to return to Su Xiaotian's side and protect her as soon as possible, he studied and worked day and night, which allowed him to return to China ahead of schedule.