Chapter 77 I want to take charge, will you let me?

Tang Mi was also dumbfounded when she saw Lu Mingzheng suddenly appear in front of her. Her younger sister was really something!

I heard in a chat yesterday that Jiang Damei is widowed and single, but I didn't expect that she would have such a high-class suitor.

She should have realized that Jiang Da Mei was smart and beautiful, and could have hooked up with such a top-notch man. She was worrying for nothing.

Zhou Qi, who seemed to have incredibly superior conditions, was not even in the same league as Lu Mingzheng, who was young, handsome, and wealthy.

Zhou Qi walked back angrily and sat down next to Tang Mi. "Who was that person? How rude!"

Tang Mi herself was also the owner of a foreign trade company, and her status was no less than Zhou Qi's. She didn't take his anger to heart at all and replied indifferently.

"Perhaps he's one of Jiang Da Mei's suitors, Lao Zhou! You're a big boss, you should have some manners in front of beautiful women."

Zhou Qi was still not giving up. Looking at Jiang Ruzhen spinning in the center of the dance floor, he said, "Boss Tang, that's the girl you specially introduced to me. She got snatched away halfway. Aren't you going to take responsibility?"

Tang Mi glanced at him sideways and scoffed, "Old Zhou, what you're saying is utterly inept. I'm just introducing you two, but I can't guarantee it will work out!"

Just because you can look down on others doesn't mean others can't look down on you.

Zhou Qi was speechless after being choked by Tang Mi's words. He picked up the wine glass on the table and took a big gulp, his previously upright posture becoming somewhat hunched.

On the dance floor, Jiang Ruzhen looked at Lu Mingzheng, who had suddenly appeared, with some surprise. "What are you doing here?"

This time, Lu Mingzheng didn't try to hide anything. "I heard you came to the dance hall, so I followed you here."

"Did the second brother tip you off again?" Jiang Ruzhen turned her gaze to Shen Zhuoyi, who was two groups away from her.

Shen Zhuoyi was also sneaking glances in her direction, and Jiang Ruzhen caught his shifty look.

"Hehe!" Shen Zhuoyi chuckled at Jiang Ruzhen twice, then quickly hugged his sister and turned away in a more distant direction.

"There's nothing I can do, this is what everyone wants," Lu Mingzheng said with a smug smile.

Jiang Ruzhen was amused by Lu Mingzheng's arrogant personality. Actually, she felt more comfortable dancing with Lu Mingzheng than with a stranger.

After all, the two are old friends who have gone through thick and thin together.

"You dance quite well. Did you dance often before?" Jiang Ruzhen asked casually.

Lu Mingzheng raised an eyebrow. "What? Are you jealous? Don't worry, besides my mom and my sister, you're the first dance partner I've ever had."

Jiang Ruzhen frowned and gently tapped his shoulder. "Stop being so glib and speak properly."

She herself didn't realize it, but to others, her light pat looked like the two of them were flirting and being affectionate.

Lu Mingzheng felt the same way, and he grinned with a bright, sunny smile, revealing his pearly white teeth.

"Then promise me that you'll only dance with me from now on."

"No," Jiang Ruzhen reflexively refused.

Lu Mingzheng's eyes were dangerous. He tightened his right hand, almost pressing Jiang Ruzhen's waist against his body.

He suddenly looked down and stared into Jiang Ruzhen's eyes, "Then who else do you want to dance with?"

Jiang Ruzhen's eyes darted left and right. "I'll dance with the eldest brother, the second brother, and if all else fails, the fourth brother will dance with me. Is it any of your business?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingzheng instantly lost his terrifying aura, tightened his grip on Jiang Ruzhen's small hand with his left hand, and stared intently into Jiang Ruzhen's eyes like a hawk.

"I'd like to get involved, but will you let me?"

Jiang Ruzhen understood his unspoken meaning: ever since his last confession, this guy had been trying to clarify their relationship from time to time.

She didn't want to respond to him and let go of his hand to leave.

"I'm not jumping anymore, I'm tired."

Lu Mingzheng didn't force it. As long as he stayed close and pursued her diligently, no other man would have a chance.

Back at the booth, Jiang Ruzhen sat next to Tang Mi, and Lu Mingzheng naturally sat down next to her, almost knocking Zhou Qi, who was originally going to continue to fawn over her, to the ground.

Tang Mi saw this and almost couldn't help but laugh. It seems that Jiang Da Meizi's suitor is quite jealous.

Feeling the stare was too intense, she asked, "Young lady, who is this?"

Jiang Ruzhen turned around and nudged Lu Mingzheng with her elbow, because he was sitting too close to her and was squeezing her.

"He is my friend, and he also works in the clothing industry."

"Oh?" Seeing that it was someone in the same industry, Tang Mi became even more interested. "Which factory?"

Lu Mingzheng didn't want to be too conspicuous, so he simply said two words: "Xinhua."

"What? Xinhua?" Tang Mi's originally low voice instantly rose, her face full of surprise.

"What position do you hold at Xinhua? Is there any possibility of us collaborating?"

My goodness!

In Hangzhou and even in the southern provinces, which garment industry boss doesn't know Xinhua Silk Weaving Factory?

Its predecessor was the Bai family textile factory, the largest in China during the Republic of China period. It covered an area of ​​more than 300 acres and imported various advanced equipment from abroad. Its branded silk was exported overseas and enjoyed a high reputation internationally.

After a series of changes, it was occupied by puppet troops and the Kuomintang. In 1952, the government intervened and it became a joint public-private enterprise.

78 years later, the factory was completely privatized and controlled by the descendants of the Bai family, becoming a leading enterprise in the national silk industry.

The company currently focuses on producing silk and clothing, with its products exported overseas.

In Hangzhou, everyone wants to get on Xinhua's good side. Whether it's a state-owned enterprise or a private factory, if they can get a share of the profits from Xinhua, their benefits will double.

"I'm just a gofer, I don't have much say," Lu Mingzheng said casually, but his eyes were fixed on Jiang Ruzhen's movements.

Seeing that she was about to take a drink from the soda on the table, he covered her small hand with his right hand, snapped his fingers with his left hand, and called the waiter over to order two new bottles of soda.

Jiang Ruzhen turned to look at him with a puzzled expression. Lu Mingzheng whispered in her ear, "One should always be wary of others."

Jiang Ruzhen had witnessed the endless methods of harming people in later generations, but she trusted Tang Mi and didn't think much of it. However, after being reminded by Lu Mingzheng, she was instantly terrified.

"You're right." Jiang Ruzhen nodded repeatedly, her earlobe accidentally brushing against her warm lips, causing a tingling sensation.

Enraged, she slapped Lu Mingzheng across the face and pushed him away.

The guy she should be most wary of is the one in front of her, who always tries to take advantage of her.

Tang Mi saw that Lu Mingzheng was hiding his identity and didn't ask any more questions. Expanding business was important, but taking care of friends was also important.

She stopped talking and was about to change the subject when Zhou Qi suddenly attacked her.

"Tch~ After all that fuss, I thought some big shot was here, but it turns out he's just a gofer."

I don't know where she gets the confidence that she's worthy of Comrade Jiang.

Upon hearing this, Tang Mi's face immediately darkened, and Jiang Ruzhen frowned and retorted at the same time.

"Who is this Boss Zhou? He's just a factory director of a state-owned enterprise. Isn't he just a lackey of the government?"

Regardless of how her relationship with Lu Mingzheng developed, this guy had saved her life, helped her parents and brother, and even the children in her family had received his kindness to varying degrees.

She doesn't care how she treats him, but she won't tolerate outsiders bullying him in front of her.

Hearing Jiang Ruzhen defend him, Lu Mingzheng was overjoyed, and the anger he felt from being teased by Zhou Qi vanished instantly.

Zhou Qi was so embarrassed by the rebuke that he jumped up and left.

Tang Mi didn't stop him, nor did the other friends who were drinking with him.

He looked back halfway there, and seeing that no one was stopping him, he angrily turned and left again.

After Zhou Qi left, the atmosphere in the booth immediately became lively.

We're all respectable people here, here to have some fun. Who's as serious and arrogant as that old man Zhou?

Does he not allow anyone to refuse what he sets his sights on, let alone compete with it?

He was used to being a leader in the factory and couldn't stand being disobeyed, but that was limited to his own factory where he acted like a tyrant.

Once outside, not everyone will give him face.

Jiang Ruzhen danced several more songs, including Pengchacha and Disco, with Lu Mingzheng accompanying her in her wild antics.

She had a great time and returned home in high spirits.