Chapter 331 Nian Nian, I Miss You So Much
The business cocktail party was held in the evening at the Haicheng Conference Center.
The venue was filled with elegant women in lingerie and glamorous attire; the attendees were all from well-known international companies.
This reception was hosted by the Haicheng Chamber of Commerce, and admission tickets were issued to companies with a scale of over 10 billion yuan.
Therefore, this was definitely a high-end networking event with extremely high value.
Many big names from other places also rushed here after hearing the news. After all, as long as they can secure a project here, they can have a smooth year ahead and make money without lifting a finger.
Fu Beichen, as the richest man in China, was undoubtedly among the first to be invited.
In previous years, he never attended such occasions.
But this year, he came.
When he entered the venue arm in arm with Gu Xingnian, who was wearing a dark blue evening gown, they instantly became the focus of the entire event.
The men and women were both handsome and beautiful, a true visual feast.
The two wore matching couple evening suits; Fu Beichen's tie was the exact same color as Gu Xingnian's suit, showing their intimacy in the details.
The president of the chamber of commerce, Gong Dahai, immediately came forward, his face beaming with smiles.
"Mr. Fu, Mrs. Fu, good evening. Your presence is truly an honor to the entire reception."
Fu Beichen nodded to him and then led Gu Xingnian to a less crowded area.
But he hadn't walked more than a few steps when he was surrounded by a group of entrepreneurs.
Gu Xingnian had no choice but to make an excuse and sneak outside for some fresh air.
She really disliked these kinds of social occasions.
When Fu Beichen helped her change into her dress that evening, she expressed her resistance and made it clear that she didn't want to go.
Fu Beichen used both soft and hard tactics, coaxing and deceiving.
"Mrs. Fu, I need you to be my date now. Do you really want your husband to bring another woman with him?"
Gu Xingnian looked at him and replied seriously, "If it's just for business, that's fine too. You can bring Secretary Chen."
Secretary Chen is the only female secretary in the president's office of the Fu Group. She is experienced and capable in handling affairs, and most importantly, she is upright and never has any improper thoughts about her superiors.
She climbed her way up from the bottom and cherishes her reputation.
Upon hearing this, Fu Beichen domineeringly pulled her close.
"But you are Mrs. Fu, I only want you to go. I don't want any other women."
"You'll get used to it. Attend these occasions more often in the future. Your husband just wants to rule the world with you."
She still resisted, so he pinned her against the wall and kissed her, shouting that he wasn't going either, that he had more important business to attend to.
Finally, she gave in and let Fu Beichen dress her in that elaborate gown.
A short while later, Lin Qi brought the stylist up.
It took an hour and a half of busy work before I finally got out the door.
On the other side, when Bai Yu led Sheng Tingxiao into the venue, it also caused quite a stir.
Everyone knows the name Shengchuang Financial, and everyone is eager to get a word in with President Bai.
After all, Shengchuang Financial controls trillions of yuan in funds and has a keen eye, selecting only the highest quality projects.
Everyone knew perfectly well that as long as they could get a taste of the soup from Boss Bai, they could make a fortune.
Everyone naturally recognized Sheng Tingxiao.
The newly appointed president of Sheng's Group is also President Bai's brother-in-law, so his status and position are naturally extraordinary.
Gong Dahai, like a money rat that has caught a whiff of a scent, quickly went to greet him.
Bai Yu exchanged a few perfunctory words and then introduced Sheng Tingxiao to several promising business partners, including Director Chen of the Science and Technology Museum.
The science and technology museum will open after the Lunar New Year, which is also a key project for Shengshi this year.
Sheng Tingxiao's attitude remained lukewarm throughout; he merely went through the motions of clinking glasses and drinking with others.
Suddenly, he saw Fu Beichen surrounded by a crowd.
His sharp gaze swept around the room and quickly locked onto the beautiful figure next to the refreshment table.
He strode over there.
"Nian Nian".
He shouted.
Gu Xingnian turned around, saw it was him, her eyes lit up, and she smiled.
This was the first time Sheng Tingxiao had seen Gu Xingnian in an evening gown, and his pupils involuntarily contracted.
It's so beautiful.
The blue rhinestone gown perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure.
The dress only slightly revealed her beautiful breasts and back, and the full, flowing lines were enough to make people's imaginations run wild.
Her hair was elegantly styled in an updo, with a few playful strands falling around her neck, making one want to reach out and touch them.
The exquisite makeup made her already outstanding features even more three-dimensional, and the simple jewelry was perfectly matched, showing nobility without being vulgar.
She simply stood there, a slight smile on her face, and possessed an alluring beauty.
Sheng Tingxiao never knew that she could be so dazzlingly beautiful.
"Brother, you're here too."
Her gentle voice pulled him back from his wandering thoughts.
"Hmm. Come and take a look." His voice was deep and gentle, his gaze falling on the empty plate in her hand.
"You want to eat blueberry mousse, but you're afraid of the milk in it?" He saw through her hesitation at a glance.
Gu Xingnian smiled, "You're still as smart as ever."
"Let me try and pick out whatever you like," Sheng Tingxiao said, naturally taking the plate from her hand.
Gu Xingnian nodded happily and picked up three pastries from the plate.
One is blueberry mousse, another is a small pink donut, and the last is a brown macaron.
Sheng Tingxiao picked up the small fork and began to taste it, his expression very serious.
"Macarons are okay to eat, but the other two are not."
Gu Xingnian smiled, then picked up another macaron and put it in her mouth.
Looking at her contented expression, Sheng Tingxiao's thoughts drifted far away.
He recalled that one year the school held its anniversary celebration and prepared many exquisite snacks.
She stood in front of the dessert counter for a long time with an empty plate, not daring to eat a single piece.
Because she is allergic to milk.
Finally, he tasted all the desserts and helped her choose three that didn't contain milk.
As a result, he had a stomachache from eating too many sweets and had to stay in the hospital for a day.
Unexpectedly, time flies, and ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.
"Brother, it's so good that you're back."
Gu Xingnian smiled, but her eyes were a little red.
They both recalled that past event, a memory of growing up together, every little detail of which was precious.
When Fu Beichen turned around, he saw Sheng Tingxiao and his wife standing together, talking about something.
Gu Xingnian smiled brightly, her eyebrows curving upwards.
The anger in his heart suddenly flared up.
"Excuse me." He said those two words, pushed through the crowd, and strode over.
"Nian Nian".
He called her name, and as he approached, he wrapped one arm around her slender waist.
"Big brother, you're here too. Congratulations on taking office as president of Sheng's Group today," Fu Beichen said to Sheng Tingxiao with a smile.
"Thank you," Sheng Tingxiao replied casually.
Fu Beichen lowered his head, looking at Gu Xingnian's slightly moving lips, and asked gently, "What are you eating?"
Macarons.
"Is it tasty?"
She nodded. "It's not bad, just too sweet."
"I'll try it."
Before he could finish speaking, he lowered his head and kissed her lips.
Sheng Tingxiao's eyes darkened instantly, and his fists, hanging at his sides, clenched unconsciously.
Gu Xingnian's eyes widened, and she pushed him away. "Fu Beichen, stop it, there are so many people here."
Fu Beichen laughed, his voice not loud, but loud enough for those around him to hear clearly.
"What's there to be shy about? When we're taking wedding photos, I could eat a whole lipstick of yours in a day."
"You're my wife, I can kiss you whenever I want."
"Be serious." Gu Xingnian wanted to curse.
"Xi Xi." Bai Yu, holding a wine glass, walked towards them.
"Brother, you're here too." Gu Xingnian greeted him when she saw him.
“I remember you’ve never liked attending these kinds of occasions,” Bai Yu said with a smile.
Fu Beichen quickly replied, "She's the wife of the richest man now, she'll have to get used to these kinds of occasions gradually."
"I've finished talking here too," Fu Beichen said to them, and casually put down the plate she was holding.
"Brothers, we'll be leaving now. We'll be heading out to sea soon," Fu Beichen announced with a smile.
"What sea voyage?" Gu Xingnian asked, puzzled.
Fu Beichen reached out and affectionately ruffled her hair, looking at her with tender eyes.
"Don't you like being on a boat? Tonight, I guarantee you'll have a completely new experience."
Gu Xingnian glared at him and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
“Our honeymoon was interrupted, but now we’re making up for it. From now on, every day, your husband will plan a brand new activity for you, filling your life with love.”
Fu Beichen spoke with a straight face.
Gu Xingnian's face instantly turned red, and she patted him, "Stop talking."
Fu Beichen's handsome face was filled with smugness.
"We're leaving now."
After saying that, he put his arm around her and left the venue.
Sheng Tingxiao watched their retreating figures, his handsome face already dark with rage.
Bai Yu saw things clearly; Fu Beichen was obviously asserting his sovereignty and trying to manipulate people's mentality.
He patted Sheng Tingxiao on the shoulder.
"He is your brother-in-law, that's an undeniable fact."
"I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now." Sheng Tingxiao put down his wine glass and turned to walk out of the venue.
...
Night was falling.
Sheng Tingxiao went to Club No. 9 and met up with three old friends for drinks.
The three men drank for an hour, and at eleven o'clock, they each answered their phone calls and went home to be with their wives and children.
In the blink of an eye, the huge private room was left with only Sheng Tingxiao.
He leaned back on the sofa, his handsome features flushed with intoxication.
My mind is filled with images of Nian Nian and Fu Beichen. What are they doing now? Have they already set sail?
He picked up the glass, downed the strong liquor in one gulp, and then with a flick of his wrist, the glass crashed to the ground and shattered.
The crisp cracking sound startled the people outside.
A woman in uniform pushed open the door and entered upon hearing the noise.
"Sir, are you alright?"
Lin Xiaoli was wearing the club's standard white business shirt and a black short skirt that tightly hugged her hips. Her legs looked white and straight in the dim light.
Sheng Tingxiao turned his head, his eyes still blurry with drunkenness, and his gaze sharpened the moment he saw the woman's face.
Lin Xiaoli?
Lin Xiaoli's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously used the tray in her hand to cover her face.
This is unbelievable, it's him again.
To avoid him, she deliberately switched to working part-time at this most secluded high-end club in the city, yet she still managed to run into him.
Are they just incompatible?
She carried the tray and backed away little by little, wanting nothing more than to disappear immediately.
"stop."
Sheng Tingxiao's cold voice came through.
"Put the plate down."
Lin Xiaoli felt a chill run down her spine, and could only grit her teeth and slowly place the tray on the coffee table.
Sheng Tingxiao's gaze swept over her, and seeing her attractive appearance, a nameless anger surged up within him.
"Are the salaries at Sheng's company very low?"
Lin Xiaoli quickly shook her head, her attitude sincere.
"No, it's just that I'm personally short of money."
Fearing he might misunderstand, she quickly added something else.
"President Sheng, rest assured, I swear that I have never let my part-time job affect my main job."
Sheng Tingxiao ignored her promise, stared at her intently, and uttered a sentence.
"Have a drink with me, and I'll give you ten thousand for one."
Lin Xiaoli was stunned, and blurted out,
"Mr. Sheng, you must be joking. I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk."
"A cup costs a thousand, I can drink you into bankruptcy."
Sheng Tingxiao smiled and picked up the bottle of foreign liquor on the table, pouring her a full glass.
"drink."
Lin Xiaoli looked at the amber-colored liquid and swallowed hard.
"You... will you really pay?"
"Afraid I'll run away with the money?" Sheng Tingxiao narrowed his eyes, looking at her dangerously.
Lin Xiaoli, driven by a strong will to survive, asked another question.
"This liquor is too expensive, how about... we switch to beer? We won't feel bad about drinking as much as we want."
"drink."
Without allowing any argument, Sheng Tingxiao picked up his glass, gently touched hers to his, and then tilted his head back to drink it all.
Lin Xiaoli gritted his teeth, closed his eyes, picked up the cup, and gulped it down.
The spicy liquid made her cough, and more importantly, it tasted terrible and was ridiculously expensive.
I really don't understand the taste of these rich people.
"Pour the wine," he commanded again.
Having gotten used to the intensity, Lin Xiaoli simply let loose and clinked glasses with him one after another.
She drinks one glass, he drinks one glass.
When he drank the thirteenth cup, Sheng Tingxiao was completely exhausted. He tilted his head back and leaned against the sofa, unable to move anymore.
On the table, the three large bottles of foreign liquor were already empty.
Lin Xiaoli hiccuped, her vision was a little blurry, but her mind was still relatively clear.
She casually took out her phone, turned on the recording function, and pointed it at Sheng Tingxiao.
She first patted the three empty wine bottles on the table, then the camera panned to his outrageously handsome face.
"Mr. Sheng, I drank thirteen cups with you, which totaled 130,000. Do you agree to the bill?"
Sheng Tingxiao barely opened his eyes, his gaze unfocused and unsteady, and he did not answer.
"If you don't answer, I'll take that as a yes. You can't go back on your word!"
"I absolutely won't renege on my debt..." Sheng Tingxiao mumbled, "Keep drinking."
Lin Xiaoli was satisfied, turned off the camera, and put away her phone.
She looked at the man who had passed out drunk on the sofa, and suddenly her knees buckled, and she knelt down in front of him.
She spoke sincerely, heavily intoxicated.
"Mr. Sheng, thank you for your patronage. With this money, we've raised enough for my mother's surgery."
"You are my provider, I kowtow to you."
After saying that, she really kowtowed three times.
After kowtowing, she got up and went to help him up.
"Mr. Sheng, let me take you home."
"Don't worry, I'll pay for the transportation."
She used all her strength to pull the tall man up from the sofa.
His entire weight was pressing down on her, almost crushing her.
Fortunately, she usually does a lot of physical labor and is strong enough.
As soon as they helped the person out of the private room, Manager Dong of the club came to greet them.
"Is Young Master Sheng drunk? He has a private room upstairs; you can just take him up to rest."
Manager Dong handed her a room key with a room number written on it.
Lin Xiaoli thanked him repeatedly and half-helped, half-dragged Sheng Tingxiao into the elevator, heading to the VIP suite upstairs.
She finally managed to get him onto the bed, and she was panting heavily from exhaustion.
She kindly helped him take off his shoes and pulled the blanket over him.
"Sleep well, and remember to transfer the money to me tomorrow."
Lin Xiaoli turned to leave, but her steps were unsteady. The alcohol had a strong aftereffect, and she was only now beginning to feel dizzy.
Suddenly, a large, hot hand grabbed her wrist.
She was pulled backward by a tremendous force and fell to the edge of the bed.
Sheng Tingxiao threw off the blanket, sat up abruptly, and flipped over to pin her down.
The warm breath sprayed onto her face, and Lin Xiaoli was terrified.
"President Sheng, I... I have to go back!"
She pushed him with all her might, but only pushed against a body as hard as steel, which did not budge.
Sheng Tingxiao opened his eyes, his eyes bloodshot and filled with confusion.
"Niannian, I miss you so much."
He murmured something, lowered his head, and kissed her lips precisely...
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