Su Manxiu didn't overthink it. After greeting the wives of several visiting delegation members, she took Su Xiaotian's hand and spoke a few words.
Just then, Su Xiaotian actually saw Chi Yiyuan here.
She had been wondering when she would have a chance to see Chi Yiyuan, and unexpectedly, she saw him now. Su Dan Novel Network
"Brother Yiyuan, why are you here too?"
Chi Yiyuan smiled and patted Su Xiaotian's hair, saying, "I also received an invitation, so of course I would be here."
Su Xiaotian had always known that Chi Yiyuan's company was doing well, but she hadn't expected it to be able to enter such a banquet.
"I knew it, Brother Yiyuan is the best." Su Xiaotian didn't hold back her praise.
However, she also knew that she was here on a mission today, so after a brief chat with Chi Yiyuan, they parted ways.
Although Chi Yiyuan didn't stand with Su Xiaotian, his gaze had been following her all along.
At this moment, a girl dressed flamboyantly walked over.
She was holding two glasses of wine and walked gracefully. It had to be said that this girl was truly a stunner.
Not only was she tall, but her looks were also impeccable. Even though there were many other girls present, this one was undoubtedly the cream of the crop.
Chi Yiyuan looked indifferent, then he smelled a fragrance that was almost unbearable.
Chi Yiyuan could never tolerate the smell of perfume.
He preferred the natural scent on Su Xiaotian, which was faint and warm.
Not this artificial fragrance.
That's right, no matter how high-end the perfume was, in Chi Yiyuan's opinion, it was all artificial fragrance, strong and suffocating.
The girl stood opposite Chi Yiyuan and struck a very beautiful pose.
She reached out and offered one of the glasses of wine to Chi Yiyuan.
"Yiyuan, what a coincidence, we meet again. Shall we have a drink?"
The girl's voice was also very sweet, making one feel as if their bones would melt upon hearing it.
But Chi Yiyuan was not among those whose bones melted. He couldn't stand such a saccharine voice at all.
He couldn't understand why they couldn't just speak properly, why they had to use such a disgusting tone?
This young lady was named Huo Xingyun, and her father was a merchant from Hong Kong.
Because he brought a large amount of investment, the Huo family had some status in Licheng, which led to this young lady from Hong Kong having considerable capital to be arrogant in Licheng.
Since arriving in Licheng with her father three years ago, she had been very unrestrained, almost to the point of being reckless.
Recently, the rising star Chi Yiyuan appeared before her, and she immediately became very interested in this man who was outstanding in both appearance and temperament.
Although she had several boyfriends before, and even some informal ones, she had never encountered anyone as handsome, dashing, and captivating as him.
And Huo Xingyun's father was also very satisfied with Chi Yiyuan.
He had many children, but none of them were capable; they were all ordinary people.
As of now, he did not have a suitable heir.
A young man who could accumulate wealth in a short period was a target worth winning over.
If he could become his son-in-law, he might even become the helmsman of the Huo family.
Huo Xingyun was very good at utilizing her advantages. She felt that no man could resist such temptation.
However, she never expected that Chi Yiyuan would be an exception.
"Who are you? Please call me Mr. Chi!"
Chi Yiyuan's tone was extremely cold, and he even took two steps back.
He looked as if he was afraid of being contaminated if he got any closer.
"You..."
Huo Xingyun's expression changed. What did this man mean?
Did she have something dirty on her that made him dodge?
If it weren't for the banquet, she would have probably lost her temper.
"Your perfume is suffocating me!" Chi Yiyuan still looked disgusted.
Could it be that she had poured the entire bottle of perfume on herself?
Didn't she feel uncomfortable herself?
"Chi Yiyuan, you should know the status of my Huo family. If you get together with me, I can guarantee that your future development will be even faster, and your future will be brilliant."
Chi Yiyuan remained unmoved.
Of course, he hoped his future would be brilliant, but this brilliance was not to be exchanged for his dignity, but to be achieved through hard work.
Huo Xingyun clearly understood Chi Yiyuan's intentions.
She became ruthless.
Wasn't he just a poor boy who had gained a foothold in Licheng by luck and thought he was something special?
Such a person was like an ant in front of their Huo family.
"If you don't know what's good for you and insist on treating me like this, don't blame me for not being polite! You should first consider the consequences of offending me!"
When Huo Xingyun said this, she was full of confidence.
How could she not be?
Although Huo Xingyun's father had three wives and eleven children,
Huo Xingyun was the most favored by her father. Even though she, like her siblings, was a dissolute idler, it did not prevent Old Master Huo from doting on her immensely.
To describe it in one sentence, Huo Xingyun was the kind of person who got whatever she wanted, wherever she went, and was always praised.
People who had smooth sailing generally did not accept being treated coldly by others.
Huo Xingyun was no exception.
Thus, a series of threats followed.
Her words were both a threat and the truth.
In the past, someone in Hong Kong had offended Huo Xingyun, and in the end, that family was ruined and left with nothing.
"Miss, I'm sorry, I don't want you to disturb my life. Moreover, this is not Hong Kong. China is a society governed by law. Even if your father is an investor from Hong Kong, you cannot cover the sky with one hand."
Chi Yiyuan's words were firm and powerful, clearly showing no intention of giving Huo Xingyun any face.
Chi Yiyuan had such confidence because he trusted Chen Zi'an.
Licheng was under Chen Zi'an's jurisdiction, and the atmosphere was very good, much better than several other development zones.
He believed that Chen Zi'an would not stand by and watch someone act recklessly in Licheng.
Even if the other party was the largest investor, it was impossible.
"Mr. Chi, you are too young and don't understand the power of capital!"
Huo Xingyun, perhaps because the first twenty years of her life had gone too smoothly, became even more interested in Chi Yiyuan when she heard his impolite words. Her tone even became playful.
Chi Yiyuan keenly sensed that Huo Xingyun's gaze towards him had become more fervent, and he was troubled.
Why was she so intractable?
Hadn't his words been harsh enough?
"I have a girlfriend, so you should stop wasting your time on me!"
When Chi Yiyuan saw Su Xiaotian's figure, he instantly thought of a foolproof solution.
"So what if you have a girlfriend?" Huo Xingyun's lips curved into a sarcastic smile. "Chi Yiyuan, the man I want can only be my man!"
"I won't give up on her liking you!"
"Is she richer than me? Does she have a better family background? Or can she provide you with greater assistance? Chi Yiyuan, be realistic. If you're smart, dump her and be with me."
"Even if I don't want you in the end, you won't lose much!"
Chi Yiyuan couldn't help but hold his forehead. After all this, he finally understood that the person in front of him might not necessarily be looking for a future with him.
Perhaps it was just a whim.
Such people were truly annoying!
The voices of the two were not loud, but Huo Xingyun was quite famous in her circle, and the Huo family was indeed wealthy. As long as one could get close to Huo Xingyun and please her, it would bring significant benefits. Therefore, there were many people who wanted to curry favor with Huo Xingyun.
Coupled with Chi Yiyuan, a rising star, being the target of several young ladies present, all of whom were interested in Chi Yiyuan's prospects.
Thus, their conversation still attracted the attention of many people.
Soon, people began to gather around them.
Although these people did not approach directly, their distance was enough to hear their conversation clearly.
When several young ladies who favored Chi Yiyuan heard him say that he already had a girlfriend, they were very disappointed.
So young, and already has a girlfriend?
Could it be a lie?
But some were bolder and secretly thought that she was just a girlfriend, not a wife, so they still had a chance.
Moreover, Chi Yiyuan claimed to have a girlfriend, but they had never seen any female companion around Mr. Chi in Licheng.
Some wanted to give up, while others wanted to step forward, but out of consideration for Huo Xingyun standing next to Chi Yiyuan, they temporarily held back.
Everyone present knew what kind of person Huo Xingyun was; she was not to be offended.
Su Xiaotian, standing nearby, happened to see the commotion around Chi Yiyuan.
From her perspective, there were quite a few girls around Chi Yiyuan.
Su Xiaotian's mood immediately soured, as if her treasure was about to be snatched away.
She had never thought before that a girl would appear beside Brother Yiyuan.
But now, a girl had appeared, and she was charming and beautiful, the kind of person who made one's heart flutter just by looking at her.
When such a woman stood with Brother Yiyuan, it even gave a sense of perfect compatibility.
A handsome man matched with a charming woman, there was nothing wrong with it.
Su Xiaotian's mind raced, but she found that Chi Yiyuan had a cold expression on his face.
Could it be that they had argued?
Brother Yiyuan had the best temper, how could he be angry?
And what about those women standing in groups of two or three, whispering to each other?
She wanted to go forward and ask Chi Yiyuan for clarification.
Unfortunately, she was on duty. As a qualified cadre, she could not leave at this moment.
She had to perform her duties diligently.
Forget it, she would ask Brother Yiyuan later if he was looking for a sister-in-law.
When such a thought crossed her mind, Su Xiaotian's mood worsened.
In fact, she felt extremely irritable.
She suddenly realized that Chi Yiyuan might be different in her heart.
She seemed to have developed different feelings for Chi Yiyuan.
This kind of emotion should be love!
Then, what about Chi Yiyuan's feelings for her? Did he like her?
They had known each other for so many years, but Chi Yiyuan never seemed to have considered any possibility of future development between them.
He treated her with great affection, like an older brother caring for his younger sister.
Did such affection carry liking and love?
Su Xiaotian felt uneasy, and her translation even had brief delays twice.
Fortunately, Su Xiaotian's professional level was high enough, and even though she made mistakes, others didn't notice.
Su Xiaotian realized that this wouldn't do. She quickly calmed herself down and didn't show anything on her face.
No matter what the situation, she had to wait until today's party ended.
Su Manxiu, standing beside her, also saw Chi Yiyuan and Huo Xingyun and frowned.
Why was this girl so close to Xiao Yuan?
"Zi'an, this child Xiao Yuan is quite popular with girls."
Su Manxiu herself didn't realize that her tone carried a hint of resentment when she said this.
"Recently, quite a few families have taken a liking to Xiao Yuan, and even several directors want to match their daughters with Xiao Yuan."
Chen Zi'an whispered to Su Manxiu what he knew.
He even mentioned to Su Xiaotian who was targeting Chi Yiyuan.
Su Manxiu listened and frowned. So many people liked Xiao Yuan?
What did Xiao Yuan mean?
From her past observations, he should like Xiao Tian, shouldn't he?
Then she couldn't just watch Xiao Yuan being pestered by other girls.
It seemed that the matter between the two children needed a little push.
If necessary, she would be that push.
After today's party ended, she would talk to Xiao Tian about this matter.
Chen Zi'an had no idea what his wife was thinking at the moment.
As the host of the event today, he was very busy and had many things to attend to.
He quickly got busy and didn't talk much with Su Manxiu.
Su Manxiu, on the other hand, focused most of her attention on Chi Yiyuan.
Chi Yiyuan, seeing that he couldn't shake off Huo Xingyun no matter what he said, became even more annoyed and simply left.
Although Huo Xingyun liked Chi Yiyuan, she had not been wronged before.
Moreover, with several men who intended to take advantage of the situation hovering around her, she didn't chase after Chi Yiyuan.
He was just a man. Once he suffered a setback, he would know her good.
Huo Xingyun did not chase after him.
At this moment, several other young ladies who were interested in Chi Yiyuan rushed forward without hesitation.
These people, who had seemed quite friendly before, now eyed Chi Yiyuan and were unwilling to yield to each other.
The beautiful and long-legged girl ran the fastest. In just a few steps, she reached Chi Yiyuan. She was not shy and spoke directly.
"Hello, we've met before. Do you still remember me, Mr. Chi?"
Her name was Huang Wenrui, and her father was one of Licheng's political figures, holding real power.
He was especially in charge of the construction industry, which was closely related to Chi Yiyuan's company's business.
Therefore, she was full of confidence, believing that as long as she was proactive enough, Chi Yiyuan would be interested in her.