Tang Xiao, as Tang Ru's cousin, didn't feel her looks were inferior to Tang Ru's.
After learning about Hong Xuanming's family background, Tang Xiao was extremely jealous of Tang Ru. Seeing Tang Ru return with a man, she naturally felt schadenfreude!
As expected, the moment Tang Xiao spoke, Tang Zhao's expression changed.
Hong Xuanming, who was treated as a distinguished guest, also had his smile vanish instantly. He stood up from his seat.
"A man?"
As Hong Xuanming's question left his lips, he saw Tang Ru walking over, her arm linked with Ling Feng's. His face immediately turned green!
He had been pursuing Tang Ru for more than a day. When had he ever seen Tang Ru so close to another man?
What's more, what Hong Xuanming found most unacceptable was Ling Feng's extremely cold and handsome face, and his tall and upright physique.
Based on his appearance alone, Hong Xuanming felt inferior!
As Hong Xuanming sized up Ling Feng, the other three at the table also turned their gaze to Ling Feng.
Tang Xiao, who had been gloating earlier, couldn't smile as easily now.
Compared to Hong Xuanming, Ling Feng was simply too handsome. Moreover, Ling Feng carried an aura of superiority that made people involuntarily want to bow their heads.
Based on this aura alone, Tang Xiao felt that Ling Feng was no ordinary person.
Tang Yun, on the other hand, didn't think so. Seeing that Ling Feng's attire was ordinary and not the high-end wear of wealthy young masters, he curled his lips in disdain at Ling Feng.
"Tch, a pauper!"
In Tang Yun's opinion, no matter how much handsomer Ling Feng was, it was useless. He wasn't even qualified to carry Hong Xuanming's shoes.
As for Tang Ru's father, Tang Zhao, when he heard that Tang Ru had brought a man back, he started to feel uneasy, inwardly chiding his daughter for causing trouble at such a crucial juncture!
However, when Tang Zhao actually saw Ling Feng, he felt a sense of astonishment.
He also felt that same aura of superiority from Ling Feng, instinctively sensing that Ling Feng was somewhat extraordinary!
The words he had intended to reprimand Tang Ru with were swallowed back.
He wanted to see what kind of person this man his daughter had brought was.
"Dad, why did you rush to call me back?" Tang Ru's blush had long since disappeared. She asked knowingly.
As for the other three, including Hong Xuanming, she didn't even glance at them.
Seeing this, Hong Xuanming was so angry his mouth was about to contort.
Tang Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly. His daughter's deliberate ignorance was clearly intended to embarrass Hong Xuanming.
He didn't want to lose Hong Xuanming as a potential son-in-law.
Therefore, regardless of who Ling Feng was, he reprimanded Tang Ru, "Hmph, didn't I tell you? Xuanming is coming over, so you naturally have to come back to accompany him!"
The word "accompany" slightly eased Hong Xuanming's expression.
But he had lost patience. Staring at the intimate way Ling Feng and Tang Ru were together, he coughed dryly and then said magnanimously, "Ru Ru, you haven't introduced him yet. Who is this beside you?"
Upon hearing the name "Ru Ru," Tang Ru felt so disgusted she wanted to vomit. She quickly turned her head to look at Ling Feng's handsome profile, which slightly suppressed the churning in her stomach.
Then, she raised an eyebrow and generously introduced to Hong Xuanming and the others, "Oh, his name is Ling Feng, and he is... my boyfriend!"
The words "my boyfriend" coming from Tang Ru's mouth immediately made the atmosphere at the scene extremely awkward.
Tang Xiao immediately burst out laughing, "Hehe, I really guessed right. Sister Tang Ru, you've wasted Second Uncle's intentions. He specifically arranged for you to have a blind date with Young Master Hong."
Although Tang Xiao's words were very blunt, they conveyed what the other three wanted to say.
"You..."
Tang Ru glared at Tang Xiao angrily.
Ling Feng, however, acted as if he hadn't heard Tang Xiao's words. He completely ignored Hong Xuanming and directly said to Tang Zhao, "Uncle Tang, my visit is sudden and perhaps presumptuous."
Ling Feng's words were simple, but his every move exuded a distinguished demeanor, showing perfect manners and being impeccable.
Tang Zhao was slightly taken aback. He didn't immediately express his stance and instead turned to reprimand Tang Ru, "You don't even inform me in advance when bringing guests! Come, sit!"
With that, Tang Zhao directly indicated a seat.
Tang Xiao, who had been sitting next to Hong Xuanming, now unhappily made way according to Tang Zhao's arrangement.
Clearly, the seat next to Tang Xiao was for Ling Feng, and Tang Ru would have to sit next to Hong Xuanming.
However, Ling Feng smiled slightly and sat down directly next to Hong Xuanming, blocking Tang Ru from Tang Xiao's side instead.
This seemingly simple action revealed Ling Feng's assertiveness.
Tang Zhao, seeing this, narrowed his eyes slightly but didn't say much.
Based on his years of business experience, this young man in front of him was likely not easy to deal with.
On the contrary, Hong Xuanming sneered and said, "Heh, Mr. Ling, is it? Why haven't I heard Ru Ru mention you before?"
His opening was immediately confrontational, drawing the attention of those around them.
Ling Feng glanced faintly at Hong Xuanming and retorted, "I haven't heard Tang Ru mention you either. What, are you very familiar?"
Hong Xuanming's lips twitched, and then he said with an unchanged expression, "Yes, of course, very familiar. We've known each other for many years."
Then, Hong Xuanming bypassed Ling Feng and said to Tang Ru, "Ru Ru, I know you're resistant to Uncle Tang arranging a blind date for us, but you don't have to find a man to pretend to be your boyfriend, do you? Do I disgust you that much?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ru's expression tensed!
What was going on?
How could it have been exposed?