Chapter 119 Showing her something fun

The glass lamps in the banquet hall cascaded down, casting interlacing shadows.

Yan Tingnan became the center of attention as soon as he entered.

Countless eyes followed, some inquiring, some surprised, some just watching the show.

Yan Tingnan put his arm around Su Ruan and led her into the crowd.

"Just follow me and smile."

Several directors came forward to exchange pleasantries, but their eyes kept glancing at Su Ruan.

"Mr. Yan, who is this gentleman?"

Yan Tingnan did not loosen his grip, but pressed the person even closer to his side.

"Su Ruan, founder of SoftVoice".

His tone was calm, and with a single definitive statement, he sealed off any possibility of disrespect.

"Qingyan's most important strategic partner in the future."

Everyone immediately understood, and their smiles warmed up.

Su Ruan calmly dealt with the group.

When they reached a quieter spot, she secretly scratched his palm.

"Strategic partner? Mr. Yan's definition is quite broad."

He remained expressionless and whispered in his ear.

"The bed is also a strategic stronghold, and General Su is attacking it fiercely."

Su Ruan's ears burned as she met his gaze.

"I wouldn't dare say that; it was just an inspiration from President Yan working late into the night."

As they were talking, Lin Yiyao's father, Lin Li, carrying a glass of champagne, led Lin Yiyao closer.

"Tingnan is here?"

Lin's father patted his shoulder with a smile, his gaze sweeping over Su Ruan.

He then smiled, his tone warm yet measured.

"Is this Ms. Su from SoftVoice?"

"My wife has been talking about that 'Moon Over the Sea and High Pearls' set at the 'Breaking the Cocoon' exhibition for days."

Su Ruan nodded slightly, her smile appropriate, and replied with neither arrogance nor servility.

"Chairman Lin, you flatter me."

"It would be our honor if Madam Lin would like it."

"Next time I have the chance, I will definitely personally tailor a set for Madam."

Lin Li laughed heartily, clearly enjoying himself.

During the exchange of pleasantries, a slender figure approached from the side.

Lin Yiyao wore a light pink dress, looking like a shy lotus flower.

Her makeup was exquisite, but it couldn't hide the slight unease in her eyes.

"elder brother."

Her voice was soft and gentle.

Yan Tingnan nodded slightly in response.

She looked at Su Ruan with a gentle and graceful smile and a soft voice.

"Miss Su, we meet again."

"You look beautiful in that dress today."

"Thanks."

Su Ruan smiled.

"Miss Lin looks beautiful tonight too."

Lin Li seemed oblivious to the undercurrents, and patted Yan Tingnan on the shoulder with a smile.

“Tingnan, Yiyao has just returned to China and is not familiar with the domestic market yet. You need to mentor her more.”

He turned to Lin Yiyao, his tone loving yet pointed.

"Yiyao, stop being so aloof. Learn from Tingnan and be more proactive."

Lin Yiyao was pushed forward half a step by her father, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she looked at Yan Tingnan with some helplessness.

She remembered seeing Su Ruan at his doorstep that morning, when Su Ruan said he was delivering documents.

Then I remembered an earlier time at the airport, it was Su Ruan who came to pick me up...

Yan Tingnan had never encountered a woman appearing so frequently before.

It's not that she doesn't understand, it's just that she's used to not saying or asking.

Lin Yiyao instinctively wanted to shrink back, lowered her eyelashes and whispered.

"Dad, my brother is very busy..."

"Uncle Lin, that's not very kind of you."

Lu Zhuo's voice, tinged with a lazy laugh, interrupted the conversation, and he arrived with the sound.

He took a glass of juice from the waiter's tray and placed it in Lin Yiyao's slightly cold hand.

"Yaoyao doesn't like socializing, but you're forcing her."

Lu Zhuo took a long stride, subtly separating Lin Yiyao from her father by half a step.

Lin Li's expression darkened slightly, but due to the occasion, he could only maintain a smile.

"Lu Zhuo, you just spoil her."

Lu Zhuo shrugged and laughed nonchalantly.

"The Lin family only has this one precious child. If we don't spoil him, are we going to push him out into the wind and sun?"

"Old Yan is so busy with work, how could he have time to play with the kids? Why don't you come to me?"

"What does Yiyao want to learn? Wine tasting, horse racing, or playing cards?"

"I'm free, patient, and I guarantee I'll be there whenever you call."

Lin Li was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Lu Zhuo, you're always so irresponsible. Don't lead Yi Yao astray."

Lu Zhuo raised an eyebrow and picked up the conversation.

"Uncle Lin, your words have hurt me deeply."

"The things I do with Yiyao are all serious business."

"Yaoyao has been following me around since she was little. If she really wanted to go astray, would she wait until today?"

Lin Yiyao couldn't help but purse her lips and lower her head to hide a hint of a smile.

Lin Li was rendered speechless by Lu Zhuo's witty remarks, shaking his head and laughing as he scolded him.

"You're full of twisted logic!"

Lu Zhuo naturally put his arm around Lin Yiyao's shoulder and pulled her half a step behind him, his posture as natural as if he were protecting his own younger sister.

"No way, Uncle Lin, I'm just trying to help you out."

"Besides, doesn't Lao Yan have some important business to discuss?"

He turned his head to look at Lin Yiyao, lowered his voice, and spoke with a lazy tone, as if coaxing a child.

“We’re just standing here in the way. I just saw a few Ragdoll cats running around in the backyard. Their fur is quite rare. Let me show you.”

Lin Yiyao's eyes lit up slightly, as if something soft had been touched.

"Are you leaving or not? If you stay any longer, your dad will probably start urging you two to exchange engagement rings next."

Lin Yiyao looked up at Lu Zhuo, her interest piqued.

"Are there really Ragdoll cats?"

Lu Zhuo stepped aside to block Lin Li's view, lowering his voice even further, his tone languid and tinged with the smell of tobacco.

Why would I lie to you?

"Someone just saw a litter of puppies, like little fluffy balls."

Lin Yiyao suddenly grabbed Lu Zhuo's sleeve.

"Let's go now."

Lu Zhuo smiled with satisfaction.

"Uncle Lin, can I borrow your little princess for a while? I want to show her some fun things."

He spoke casually, as if asking for a piece of candy.

"We guarantee that the jade will be returned to its rightful owner, with not a single hair missing."

Lin, the official, waved his hand and actually let them pass.

"Go on, go on, but don't go too far."

Lu Zhuo nodded and led Lin Yiyao around.

After taking a couple of steps, he seemed to remember something, turned around, and gave Yan Tingnan and Su Lansan a lazy nod.

"Old Yan, Miss Su, you two take your time chatting. I'll take this little rascal to find some fun."

Yan Tingnan nodded slightly in response.

Su Ruan also curved her lips into a smile, raised her glass towards Lu Zhuo, and smiled brightly.

"have fun."

Lu Zhuo, with his back to them, lazily waved his hand.

Lin Yiyao obediently followed him.

Lin Li watched the two walk away, shook his head with a smile, and was soon distracted by another guest who came up to exchange pleasantries.

As the crowd stirred slightly, Yan Tingnan withdrew his gaze and looked down at Su Ruan.

"The one in the royal blue cheongsam at three o'clock is Mrs. Li."

Su Ruan followed the direction of the gaze.

Mrs. Li was wearing a cheongsam and jade cabochon earrings, exuding an air of understated elegance.

He was smiling and whispering to someone.

Yan Tingnan's voice was steady, low, and clear.

"Chairman Li ordered the entire SoftVoice set at the Breaking Cocoon Exhibition as a gift for her."

"The first shot fired by Chairman Li was fired for you in the Beijing circle."

Su Ruan understood instantly.

The surge in orders on the day of the "Breaking the Cocoon" exhibition actually originated from this source.

She turned her head slightly, her eyes glancing around.

"Should I go and say hello?"

"more than."

His palm was warm, pressed against her lower back, and subtly pulled her forward half a step.

"Go and close the net."

"Mrs. Li has connections with half of Beijing's elite circles, including Gao and Zhuhai."

"If this goes well, SoftVoice's doorstep will be overwhelmed next quarter."

Su Ruan smiled and calmly took the champagne from the waiter's tray.

Immediately put on a polite smile and went to greet them.

Her skirt swayed gently as she walked through the crowd.

Yan Tingnan naturally stepped back half a step, his gaze remaining fixed on her.

Watching her confidently converse with people, her eyes and brows sparkling.

His softness deserves to stand in the light, to be the center of attention.