Chapter 289 Love-struck

At the same time, Yangyang closed his laptop and hummed softly.

This guy is too smart; he can detect anything amiss even from the slightest clue.

If we keep talking, I'm afraid I'll expose Mommy's secret.

But he said his wife only has his mother. Does this mean he's denying his relationship with Karina?

“Handsome uncle… delicious…” At this moment, Yueyue, who was sleeping on the small bed next to her, suddenly turned over, hugged the quilt, pouted and kept muttering, her mind full of Li Tingxi, the handsome uncle.

Yangyang pursed her lips, holding her laptop and thinking quietly.

For my sister's sake, let's observe Li Tingxi for a while longer.

The next morning, Li Tingxi brought Qin He to the airport early. Qin He was surprised and frightened by Li Tingxi's energetic appearance.

The headquarters suffered a crushing defeat last night, how can the boss still be laughing?

Something seems off about this.

Is he expecting something?

Did I encounter a ghost?

Or is it another hallucination?

"President Li, cough... Are you alright? The technical department at headquarters has been working overtime overnight to repair the security barrier..." Qin He was about to explain when the phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at his boss, who was lost in his own thoughts, and silently walked to the side to answer the call.

Soon, Qin He returned and forwarded an electronic invitation to Li Tingxi, saying somewhat strangely, "President Li, it's an invitation from Old Master Lu of the Art Association, inviting you to the cruise ship banquet."

"Old Master Lu?" Li Tingxi didn't react for a moment. This was a great artist who had already retired from the world. His seniority was comparable to that of Mr. Ai. He was a legend of that era, but now he rarely appeared in public.

"President Li, for this art bidding event, Ding Muyan, because of his good relationship with Lu Mingxuan, specially asked Old Master Lu to come out of retirement and serve as the art director." Qin He glanced at Li Tingxi, slightly surprised, "Although you and Young Master Lu have some connections, why did he suddenly think of sending you an invitation to such a professional art event?"

Ever since Old Master Li handed this case over to Karina, the president has been displeased.

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However, since the project has already been launched, the initial investment cannot be wasted. Moreover, Ding Muyan has made such a big splash this time, and the return on investment is something that ordinary people can hardly imagine.

Simply put, investing in this stock is a sure win.

"It wasn't Lu Mingxuan, maybe it was Ding Muyan who posted it." It was just a bidding project, and Li Tingxi didn't take it seriously.

In addition, he wanted to teach Karina a lesson, so he didn't interfere from beginning to end, hoping she would back down. He didn't expect that a century-old artistic family like the Lu family would actually get involved.

However, in recent years, he and Ding Muyan have kept to themselves and have not interfered with each other. Under Ding Muyan's leadership, Yaosheng Group has developed more business opportunities, and its business projects have little overlap with those of the Li family.

Their occasional clashes on projects resulted in wins and losses for both sides, and the two did not have a deep friendship.

What is the deeper meaning behind Ding Muyan's actions?

When he thought of Ding Muyan, he couldn't help but think of Li Qidong and Su Youling.

Ding Muyan had tried to poach Su Youling's talent many times back then, and he had always been very impressed with her talent. He had always known this, but he had simply dismissed it at the time.

Although he also wanted to see what Ding Muyan was up to this time, there were more important things to do back in City A. Li Tingxi turned off his phone and said calmly, "There's no time. Let's go back to the Lu family."

As the boarding announcement sounded from above, he stood up somewhat impatiently. "If I have the chance, I will personally apologize in person."

"Understood." Qin He pushed his luggage and followed Li Tingxi toward the boarding gate.

Just then, a hurried figure pushed a suitcase and walked out while talking on the phone. "Liu Xi, tell President Ding that I've taken the earliest flight here! Don't worry, I'll get my makeup and hair done right away, and I'll definitely be there to accompany President Ding to the cruise ship banquet tonight."

"Who exactly does President Ding want me to meet? Why are you being so mysterious? I've been working overtime for several days in a row and have to take a long-distance flight. I feel like I'm about to die from exhaustion." Amy swung her ankles. Damn those high heels, they've worn my heels raw from wearing them for too long.

Li Tingxi paused, looking at the slender yet decisive figure, who seemed somewhat familiar.

Qin He said in a low voice, "The current administrative director of Yaosheng Group, who used to be Ding Muyan's secretary, Amy, used to have a good relationship with the madam."

Amy?

An administrative director traveled a long way to City C to accompany the boss to a banquet.

That doesn't make sense.

Something flashed through Li Tingxi's mind in a flash, and his almost beastly sense of smell immediately put his nerves on high alert.

Why did Ding Muyan suddenly invite him to a cruise ship banquet?

He, the cruise ship banquet, Amy, Ding Muyan...

All these factors, when considered together, seem to point to only one possibility that could build this seemingly unrelated bridge...

"Qin He, tell Lu Mingxuan I'll be at the banquet on time." Li Tingxi suddenly turned and walked out, his face sharp. "I want to see what Ding Muyan is really up to!"

"What about headquarters..." Qin He was shocked. What could be more important than headquarters?

Based on my experience over the past five years, there is only one person and one event that could suddenly make the career-obsessed Li Tingxi act like a madman.

"Let the tech department figure it out. Professional tasks should be handled by professionals." Li Tingxi's face was icy. "Otherwise, what am I paying them for?"

Qin He watched him leave the airport with the speed of the wind and thought to himself, "You weren't saying that not long ago. Weren't you in a hurry to go back and take charge last night?"

Sure enough, I've fallen in love!

...

The night was cool and still. A luxury cruise ship sat quietly in the harbor, its splendor undiminished.

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The red carpet stretched from the harbor entrance to the cruise ship entrance.

The event was attended by celebrities and dignitaries, and featured unique artists who showcased their distinctive styles, giving the banquet a mysterious and artistic elegance that set it apart from ordinary gatherings.

Su Youling wore a deep blue strapless fishtail gown, her chestnut-gold wavy hair loosely tucked behind her ears, and a pair of priceless deep-sea blue sapphires dangling from her ears. Her beautiful blue glass eyes drew attention wherever she went.

Especially the men's gazes, and their amazed voices, were always on her.

"Whose daughter is this? She's so beautiful, and she's mixed race. I've never heard of her before."

"Hilarious! Of all the people here tonight, how many do you recognize? We recognize the business people, but it's normal not to recognize the art people."

"Now that you mention it, her artistic aura is indeed more elegant and profound than that of ordinary young ladies from wealthy families. She possesses a unique and innate charm, no wonder she becomes more and more beautiful the more you look at her."

“Wipe your drool off. People like us, who reek of money, are just vulgar and unsophisticated in the eyes of those artists.”

"Who said that? I saw her chatting happily with President Ding of Yaosheng. The two of them looked quite well-matched standing together. Could she be Ding Muyan's mistress whom he keeps abroad?"

"Really? Mr. Ding has always been a womanizer, never getting involved with anyone. In recent years, I've never heard of him keeping anyone on a regular basis. There are even rumors that he doesn't actually like women at all."

"Nonsense, it's just that there aren't any women he'd be interested in. Ding Muyan is the only capable person among the younger generation who can rival Li Tingxi. Men like them wouldn't even look at ordinary people."

"Now that you mention it, I suddenly remembered—I heard that Li Tingxi has been like a madman for the past five years, secretly searching for his deceased wife. Although he has Karina by his side, they have never publicly shown any affection for each other, so it's probably hopeless. I just saw Karina, a great beauty, but her temperament can't compare to that mixed-race beauty I just saw."