Huo Yunchao put his arm around Xue Qiandai's waist and walked into the club.
The clubhouse is a hidden gem. From the entrance, you have to pass through a garden. The garden adopts a Japanese dry landscape design, with green bamboo swaying along the edges and ripples in the bamboo shadows. The path meanders through the dry landscape, presenting a feeling of "a mountain forest in an ancient city".
The beautiful couple walked gracefully, chatting and laughing.
"How did you get an invitation to this banquet?" This was the most touching and amazing thing for Xue Qiandai; her beauty seemed to be capable of anything.
“The Insider invited me before, but I declined. You know, I don’t really like these kinds of social engagements.”
"Then why are you here again?"
Okay, I know the answer already. But I just want to hear him say it himself.
Huo Yunchao glanced at her, then looked straight ahead and said frankly, "I missed you. Hmm, you look beautiful today."
Xue Qiandai felt her face burning hot, a wave of heat rising within her. However, she pouted her sexy lips slightly and asked, "Am I not pretty normally?"
"When you have freckles..." Huo Yunchao paused, glancing at her reaction out of the corner of his eye, then felt a small hand attack his waist. He quickly explained, "It's because of your personality."
There were no freckles today. "Those freckles were drawn on by me," Xue Qiandai said after thinking for a moment, then confessed the truth.
I'm so glad you didn't get sunburned.
These words were like a small hook, catching onto Xue Qiandai's heart. He was never worried about her appearance, but rather that he didn't want her to suffer.
After passing the dry landscape garden, there are welcoming and ceremonial staff ahead, and the signposts point in the direction of the banquet hall.
Welcome!
The two entered the banquet hall.
The banquet had already begun. Kang Cheng, the founder of the magazine, was giving a welcoming speech. There were about ten tables in the hall, ten people at each table, and everyone in the room was looking in their direction.
Because the spotlight was shining on Huo Yunchao and Xue Qiandai.
Handsome men and beautiful women always attract attention. Although Xue Qiandai is not a traditional beauty, the title of "First Socialite" is not given lightly. She walked with the stride of a superstar and supermodel on the red carpet, exuding an overwhelming aura.
Moreover, a man is the best label for a woman; having a beautiful and dignified man standing beside her is truly pleasing to the eye.
At the center of the stage, the editor-in-chief, whose spotlight had been stolen, said with a wry smile, "Welcome our guests."
Xue Qiandai and Huo Yunchao walked inside.
Hua Se, who was sitting at the table in front, stood up stiffly, her hands clenched, her lips pressed tightly together. Jin Heng had already left his seat. The Zhao siblings at the next table watched with great interest.
Hua Se recalled her assistant's words: Xue Qiandai had been turned away, yet remained remarkably composed and magnanimous. Not only had she entered, but she had also brought an invitation that Hua Se had deliberately ignored, along with a rising star entrepreneur from the capital.
Jin Heng was initially reluctant to come today, but after she told him that Ah Xue would be coming, his eyes lit up and he agreed to attend.
But the moment Xue Qiandai appeared, all attention was drawn to her. Clearly, Hua Se was the true chosen one, while Xue Qiandai was just a bankrupt heiress.
The loss of composure lasted only a moment. Hua Se quickly regained her senses, stepped forward, took Jin Heng's arm, and went to meet him.
"Snow!"
"Ah Xue!" Hua Se greeted her warmly, drowning out Jin Heng's call. "You still like to arrive late. Well, important people always make their grand entrance last."
It's as if Xue Qiandai's lateness is a habit.
Everyone attending the banquet today is worth tens of millions and has a prominent reputation. To say that Xue Qiandai is an important person would surely invite envy.
Xue Qiandai's bright eyes sparkled, exuding elegance and grace. "Sese, I didn't mean to blame you for forgetting the invitation. But it's alright, my friend happens to have one too. They'll be here in half an hour, just in time for the opening."
Life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills. Who has Xue Qiandai ever lost to?
Huo Yunchao frowned slightly. Dai Dai had just said "friends," but were they just friends?
Jin Heng pulled a chair out from under the table, displaying gentlemanly elegance, and gestured for her to sit down. He must have known Xue Qiandai was coming and had reserved a seat for her.
Xue Qiandai politely declined, "I'm sorry, Jin Heng, a friend has reserved a table for me."
The onlookers were once again stunned. Just how many friends does this bankrupt heiress have?
Xue Qiandai pulled Huo Meiren to sit down to Zhao Jiening's right. "Miss Zhao, we've kept you waiting."
The dinner continued.
As soon as Xue Qiandai sat down, Zhao Jiening whispered in her ear, "No wonder she refused my brother's invitation, she was hiding such a handsome guy, tsk tsk, so good-looking!"
Xue Qiandai coughed and gave her a look that said, "There are always treacherous people who covet my beauty."
Although her voice was low, Huo Yunchao was sharp-witted and clear-headed. He quietly washed the tableware on the table, one set for Xue Qiandai and one set for himself.
Duanduan is a good man who is suitable for marriage and family.
Zhao Jiening persisted, speaking like a megaphone, "He's not my boyfriend, is he? Can I make a move?"
Look at those outrageous words!
If she doesn't defend her position soon, Xue Qiandai will truly become like Hello Kitty. She squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth, "You have no chance, mine."
Huo Yunchao smiled, finally hearing a satisfactory answer.
After watching the commotion, Zhao Jiequn picked up his wine glass. "President Huo, I am Zhao Jiequn from Tiansheng Capital. I've heard a lot about you. Come on, let's have a drink."
Tiansheng Capital is one of the leading investment firms in China, and many of the companies they invested in have become unicorns in their respective industries. Zhao Sheng, the head of the Zhao family and father of Zhao Jiening, is hailed as the number one investor.
Huo Yunchao poured himself a glass of water, picked it up, and glanced at Xue Qiandai. "Sorry, Young Master Zhao, I still have to drive later."
"Wow, driving?" Zhao Jiening chuckled.
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