The northern part of the city is very large, with so many upscale restaurants and clubs that it's not surprising to run into acquaintances in such places.
Before Xu Wan could speak, Gu Qing walked over and asked, "How is Xiao Xiao's health?"
Gu Qing also helped Xiao Xiao when she was sick last time.
The two didn't have any close interactions, and this was the only thing Gu Qing could ask.
"It's all better now, thanks to you last time."
Xu Wan gave a simple, polite reply.
Xu Wan's attitude towards Gu Qing has remained the same for the past few years, always maintaining a polite distance. It's actually quite easy to guess what she's thinking.
Gu Qing smiled, put one hand in her pocket, glanced around, and asked, "Do you have some kind of social engagement here? Which private room is it? I know this place well, I can take you there."
"I resigned from the law firm and had a meal with my former colleagues to say goodbye properly."
Xu Wan met Gu Qing when she flew to Nancheng for a job interview last time.
She didn't hide her resignation from him, but she didn't plan to tell him about her plans to open a law firm.
Gu Qing then belatedly realized, "Are you really planning to go to Nancheng? Is Xiaoxiao's kindergarten all set up? Where do you plan to stay? If there isn't a suitable place, I have property there that you can stay in for as long as you like."
Gu Qing had felt something was amiss when Xu Wan was going to Nancheng.
After confirming that Jiang Tingzhou was Ryan, he was almost certain that Xu Wan was hiding from men.
He didn't want to know the reason; he just hoped that she would pay more attention to him from now on.
"No need. That law firm in the south is not suitable. I will stay in the north for the time being."
The two of them had now reached the middle of the corridor.
Xu Wan looked around to make sure no one else was there, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "By the way, Gu Qing, I've thought about it and there's something I need to tell you."
Gu Qing's expression froze slightly.
He believed he should be able to guess what it was about.
However, he still tried to sound casual and said, "What's the matter? Why are you being so mysterious?"
"I've met the right person and am starting a new life. I hope you can meet the right person soon too."
Xu Wan finished speaking in a serious and sincere tone.
The corridor fell silent for a few seconds before Gu Qing said, "Really? That's great, congratulations."
"Thank you," Xu Wan said earnestly. "I know how to get to the private room, I'll be going now."
In Xu Wan's view, she had made her point clear.
Gu Qing is thirty years old, surrounded by so many outstanding women; he should be able to adjust and accept a new life.
She didn't see that the man was watching her back. His usually clear eyes were now filled with gloom, and his hands, hanging down, were slightly clenched into fists, suppressing his resentment deep in his heart.
Less than twenty minutes after Xu Wan sat down in the private room, Yuan Shuxin and the others arrived.
Su Qiong handed Xu Wan a huge orange Hermes bag. "This is a gift we picked out together for you. We hope you'll be successful in your future career!"
During her years working at Tianyuan, Xu Wan handled several major cases and earned a considerable amount of legal fees.
Furthermore, they own shares in Tianwei Group and receive annual dividends.
In recent years, Xu Wan has not touched Tianwei's dividends. In her opinion, her income as a lawyer is not enough to afford a Hermes bag.
Xu Wan looked at the Hermès bag with some surprise, "This, this is too expensive."
“It’s not expensive, you deserve it.” Su Qiong stuffed the bag into Xu Wan’s hand. “It’s one thing that you used to dress plainly, but when you go to the new law firm, you won’t even have a nice bag. People will think that Tianyuan is cheating its employees.”
The group sat down, ordered food, and drank wine.
Everyone ate and chatted.
After a few rounds of drinks, when Xu Wan went to toast Yuan Shuxin, he asked, "Xu Wan, are you going to Nancheng later? I have quite a few friends there, so feel free to ask if you need anything."
“Thank you, Attorney Yuan.” Xu Wan thanked him first, without hiding anything. “However, after consideration, I have decided to stay in Beicheng, but I will not join any law firm. Instead, I will open my own law firm.”
Upon hearing this, Su Qiong, who was already slightly tipsy, was the first to react. She stood up and said, "Sure, he's back now. He can be your partner, and you two can open a business together as a couple."
The moment Su Qiong finished speaking, the entire private room fell silent.
After a few seconds, Ke Shanshan asked, "Attorney Xu, I asked you last month, and you said you were single. Are you... secretly married?"
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