Chapter 177 (Big Brother × Fu) Come over and let's talk.

The next day at work, the driver took her directly to a place not far from the company.

With a large flow of people in the morning, she wasn't afraid that Richard would suddenly appear.

As she walked through the company gate, she looked back and surveyed the area, feeling as if someone was secretly watching her.

I don't know if it's true or if I'm just overthinking it, but I have a lingering fear in my mind.

She doesn't leave the company premises during the day, and her driver takes her directly home after get off work.

Fu Yingshi has been relatively peaceful these past few days.

Perhaps he has already gone back.

Back home, Fu Zongwen was also home early today. He was sitting in the living room looking at his phone, waiting for dinner to be served.

When she returned, he waved to her and said, "You're coming with me to the international technology cooperation and exchange dinner tomorrow night. Although we're saying you should start from the bottom, it's necessary for you to get some exposure to these things beforehand."

Fu Yingshi walked over and sat down. "Okay."

Crystal chandeliers, expensive flowers, wine glasses...

The banquet hall gleamed, and people of all races, holding wine glasses, moved gracefully through the space.

Soothing piano music played, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Fu Yingshi walked in arm in arm with her father, nodding and greeting familiar faces.

Everyone is shrewd; in these situations, they usually make precise moves and find the person they want to talk to.

Otherwise, just finding anyone to chat with is pointless and a waste of time and opportunity.

Fu Zongwen wore a kind smile and occasionally shared information about these people with her.

Each person held a glass of wine, seemingly socializing, but actually searching for their own goals.

Upon seeing his target, he stepped forward politely to greet him, introduced his daughter, and gradually brought up the topic of the day.

"Fu Yingshi?"

A young man's voice came from behind Fu Yingshi.

She turned her head and met a pair of peach blossom eyes filled with surprise and laughter.

Seeing the confusion in her eyes, the man smiled and said, "I am Xing Jun."

Xing Jun?

Fu Yingshi remembered something and smiled, "You've grown so much?"

Xing Jun: ...

“We were classmates in elementary school, for goodness’ sake. The way you’re talking to me sounds like my mother’s generation is talking to me.”

Fu Yingshi then found it a bit funny, "The main thing is that your memories are still from elementary school. You were small and good-looking, so the girls always treated you like a little brother."

Xing Jun smiled helplessly, "We just met, and you're already bringing up my shortcomings?"

"No, no, look at you now, tall and handsome, why would you care about those things?" Fu Yingshi relaxed a bit, mainly because they used to play together a lot in elementary school.

Xing Jun is handsome with charming eyes, a sunny disposition, and a tall stature of at least 1.8 meters. He could easily become a star in the entertainment industry.

He truly no longer cared, because those were no longer his sore points.

He eagerly took out his phone, opened the QR code, and said, "It's been so many years since we last met. I never expected to run into you in this kind of setting. Let's add each other on WeChat first, so you don't forget when you leave."

Fu Yingshi chuckled and took out her phone, opening the QR code for him to scan.

A slight commotion came from not far away.

Fu Yingshi followed everyone's gaze and subconsciously looked over.

Li Xiao stood among a group of people of all races, all of whom came forward to flatter him.

He looked at them expressionlessly, his gaze calm.

Fu Yingshi was startled to meet his gaze, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked away.

Xing Jun made a note of the information, smiled at her, but found that her expression suddenly changed.

He was laughing just a moment ago, but now he seems a bit down.

"What's wrong? Did adding you on WeChat cause you any trouble? Should I delete you right away?" he joked.

Fu Yingshi forced a smile. "It's not funny at all."

Xing Jun is a good talker and always knows how to steer the conversation.

Given Fu Yingshi's current status, she can't even speak to those big shots, so she simply chats with Xing Jun to avoid the awkwardness of standing alone next to her father.

Li Xiao slowly withdrew his gaze, finished his champagne, picked up another glass, and walked towards them.

He was practically the center of attention; wherever he went, people couldn't help but turn their gaze to him.

When Fu Zongwen saw him approaching, their eyes met, and his face was full of smiles.

"Chairman Fu," Li Xiao greeted him first.

Fu Zongwen laughed warmly, "President Li actually came too. To use a phrase from today's young people, it seems the prestige of this banquet is still rising, hahaha."

A group of people surrounded them, laughing and chatting.

Fu Yingshi was facing away from the group of people; she only needed to turn her head slightly to meet Li Xiao's gaze.

Xing Jun looked Li Xiao up and down. This man was clearly the same age as him, yet he had already reached such a height. It was truly admirable.

No wonder everyone calls the Li family the most prestigious of all families; the people they raise are indeed outstanding.

Unexpectedly, before the observation was over, he suddenly met the gaze of that person.

Despite her calm and composed demeanor, she subtly suppressed him, making him unable to meet her gaze.

He quickly looked away and took a sip of champagne.

He looked at Fu Yingshi and said, "I've heard from the elders that he only plays high-level games and takes an international approach; he's rarely seen at domestic events. I didn't expect to see him here today; it's quite a rare sight."

Fu Yingshi nodded, "Mm."

"I heard this guy has some tough methods." He lowered his voice, his gossipy manner much like when he was a child.

Fu Yingshi smiled.

He thought it was just a joke, "It must be true, people who can do well in the outside world are not simple."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yingshi thought of his two friends and felt that what they said must be true.

My mood suddenly became a little hard to describe.

She likes someone, but doesn't even know what kind of person that person is.

Would a man like that possibly stop for an ordinary woman like her?

She seemed to only suddenly realize the distance between them.

When she thought that the two of them were in the same world, she felt resentful.

But when she realized that the two of them were never in the same world, she felt a sense of relief and relaxation.

I still look up, but I no longer crave to pick it down.

"I'm going to the restroom," she said to Xing Jun.

The restroom was at the far end of the corridor, and it took her quite a while to get there.

Fortunately, she wasn't wearing a formal evening gown for this occasion; she was simply wearing a dress with a unique design.

She went into the bathroom and sat there blankly; her period was always on time.

This time, I was probably a few days late because I had just returned to China and my body hadn't fully adjusted yet.

But she already felt a bit of soreness in her lower back, so she figured her period was coming soon and inserted a tampon.

I touched up my makeup and came out of the bathroom.

But then they saw a figure leaning against the door frame at the end of the corridor, a cigarette still unlit in his hand.

She paused for a moment, meeting Li Xiao's gaze.

He nodded and prepared to leave.

"Come here, let's talk."

He had already entered the balcony before she even had a chance to refuse.

Fu Yingshi's heart tightened suddenly, and she fell silent as she watched his retreating figure.

After a while, he secretly took a deep breath and went inside.