Chapter 170: An Unexpected Encounter
Upon hearing this, Jiang Tingbai looked thoughtfully at the two of them.
Tan Zhixu and Xu Yihuan were very close to each other.
Just then, Tan Zhixu turned to the side and raised his hand towards Xu Yihuan, revealing a glittering silver ring on his hand.
I don't know what they said.
Tan Zhixu suddenly smiled, her eyes crinkling.
She's a sweet girl, and her smile actually has a bit of a seductive charm.
Jiang Tingbai pursed his lips, a strange annoyance in his eyes.
Tsk, so he's a gigolo...
Looking at Tan Zhixu's appearance, Pei Yutang couldn't help but feel a little jealous.
Xu Yihuan is really lucky. Even if she is poor, there aren't many people with this kind of appearance.
"Let's go." Pei Yutang said, turning and leaving first.
She and Jiang Tingbai didn't know each other before; it was her father who arranged for them to have dinner together today.
To put it nicely, it's just a matter of getting to know each other.
But she had absolutely no interest in that type of guy.
...
Xu Yihuan shopped for an entire afternoon, and they didn't leave the mall until it got dark.
Tan Zhixu was very happy and held Xu Yihuan's hand tightly.
My gaze lingered on their intertwined hands for a while, and only when I saw the matching rings on their ring fingers did I look away with satisfaction.
Xu Yihuan found it a bit funny, but she still couldn't help but sigh.
Tan Zhixu's face is handsome even when he's cold, no wonder I was able to seduce him.
"Let's go eat."
By the time I reached the mall entrance, the sky had darkened, taking on an unnatural yellow hue, as if a heavy rain was about to fall.
The two were wondering where to eat.
Just then, Tan Zhixu's phone rang.
Answer the phone.
"Um."
"knew."
"That's fine, just save us a seat."
The call ended after only three short sentences, barely a few words in total.
Xu Yihuan looked at Tan Zhixu.
“It’s my second uncle on the phone. Aren’t you preparing for the project halfway up the mountain? You can also learn from his experience.”
Tan Zhixu knew that Xu Yihuan was working on a project with Jiang Jinnan. Apart from being a little unhappy that the person involved was Jiang Jinnan, he didn't have any other reaction.
In Tan Zhixu's understanding, freedom is greater than love.
Xu Yihuan looked at Tan Zhixu, waiting for him to explain more clearly.
"His men seemed to have something to discuss with him and were eating at his restaurant. He knew I was back, so he invited us to join them," Tan Zhixu said.
Xu Yihuan nodded, indicating her understanding.
Although Tan Wenye held a high-ranking official position, he was not arrogant and got along well with his subordinates.
However, I don't think there's anything important to discuss today, otherwise I wouldn't have chosen to meet at Tan Wenye's shop.
Just then, a taxi pulled up by the roadside, and Tan Zhixu took Xu Yihuan in.
Maybe it was just good luck.
I had just gotten out of the taxi and entered Tan Wenye's shop when large raindrops started pattering down outside.
As soon as Xu Yihuan entered, she saw Tan Wenye sitting in the corner waving at them, looking very happy.
Across from me sat a middle-aged man in a suit and tie.
The middle-aged man didn't look much younger than Tan Wenye.
But the respect on his face was obvious.
With the heating on, Tan Wenye, who is in good health, wasn't dressed too warmly, but he looked much more composed than I had seen him before.
Tan Zhixu and Xu Yihuan walked forward together.
Stopping beside Tan Wenye, Tan Wenye smiled and introduced the person in front of him.
"This is my nephew, Tan Zhixu."
"This is my good brother's granddaughter, Xu Yihuan. I originally wanted to adopt her as my goddaughter, but I was afraid that Huanhuan would not agree."
"It's only because this brat is lucky that he managed to snag a girlfriend."
The introduction wasn't based on Tan Zhixu's girlfriend, but the conversation subtly placed Xu Yihuan in an important position.
"This is your Uncle Liu."
Director Liu wore a calm smile, which looked kind and gentle, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.
Tan Zhixu and Xu Yihuan greeted Director Liu at the same time.
Director Liu stared at Xu Yihuan for a few seconds, his smile deepening.
"Alright, sit down and let's eat together."
Since growing up, Xu Yihuan has been involved in a lot of business activities and has had a lot of contact with people of this age.
At this point, we shouldn't let the atmosphere become dull.
He smiled and toasted Tan Wenye and Director Liu with a glass of wine.
A lively chat.
After those two drinks, Director Liu's gaze towards Xu Yihuan changed.
Tan Wenye didn't think that much about it, but he felt that Tan Zhixu didn't know as much as Xu Yihuan.
She glared at Tan Zhixu with disdain.
Tan Zhixu didn't care and just kept putting skewers on Xu Yihuan's plate.
These people are all incredibly hypocritical; they're so annoying to look at.
Since he doesn't have to inherit his second uncle's mantle, he can do whatever he wants.
"Huanhuan, I heard your dad has come to Beijing too?" Tan Wenye asked Xu Yihuan.
"Yes, he and Uncle Jiang are currently working on a new project in the new district."
Director Liu's eyes flickered upon hearing this.
He knew a little about the new district's developments; Director Zhang had made a fortune off this project.
I never expected that Xu Yihuan's family was involved in that scheme.
Tan Wenye nodded: "Your father is also very capable."
When Grandpa Xu passed away, Xu Rongyu had already started the project, but it wasn't as large-scale as it is now.
He had heard of Xu Rongyu's reputation in Yuncheng.
I never expected that he would end up coming to the capital.
If only they had come to the capital sooner, Old Man Xu wouldn't have had to leave so quickly under his protection.
Tan Wenye sighed.
"If you need any help, just ask me. If you can't find me, you can ask Uncle Liu."
Director Liu laughed heartily and immediately agreed: "Of course, supporting the younger generation is what we old folks should do."
Xu Yihuan's eyes sparkled, and she smiled obediently, "Okay, let's talk... Uncle."
She originally wanted to talk about Grandpa Tan, but under Tan Zhixu's gaze, she changed her mind and said the rest of her words.
The group enjoyed themselves immensely.
Just then, a familiar yet feignedly surprised voice rang out.
"Sister Huanhuan? What a coincidence that you're here too!"
The four of them turned to look at the sound and saw two people walking towards them: Pei Yuli and Jiang Tingbai.
It was Jiang Tingbai who spoke.
His youthful face, as innocent as a high school student's, was beaming with smiles; he looked very happy.
Xu Yihuan's smile faded considerably.
However, because there were outsiders present, Xu Yihuan couldn't directly embarrass herself.
She replied casually, "Yes, it's quite a coincidence that you're eating here too."
Tan Zhixu looked at Jiang Tingbai warily and moved closer to Xu Yihuan.
"I happened to be here too, and when I saw you, I came over to say hello."
"Hey Huanhuan, your brother's here too."
As Jiang Tingbai spoke, he gave up his seat to Pei Yuli, who was standing next to him.
Pei Yuli was as gentle as ever: "Huanhuan is having dinner with her friends here. Remember to send me a message when you get back to the dorm, or I'll worry."
“Uncle Tan, you’re here too.” Pei Yuli seemed to have just noticed Tan Wenye and quickly greeted him.
When Tan Wenye heard Pei Yuli express concern for Xu Yihuan, the serious expression on his face finally softened considerably.
He nodded slightly. Although he didn't like this grandson, he was, after all, the old man's only grandson and Xu Yihuan's only brother.
He didn't actually put on a very unpleasant expression in front of Director Liu.
"Would you like to sit down and have something to eat too?" Tan Wenye asked in a deep voice.
Pei Yuli smiled politely and pulled Jiang Tingbai back two steps, saying, "No need, Uncle Tan."
"Enjoy your meal, I won't bother you any longer."
After saying that, Pei Yuli and Jiang Tingbai turned and left.
The others quickly looked away, but Director Liu lingered on them for a few more moments.
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