Mr. Duan did not scold Lin Qingtong, but instead clapped with a bright smile and spoke in an extremely kind and amiable voice.
"You sing so well!! You're the best folk singer I've ever seen. Come and sit down."
He gestured for Lin Qingtong to sit down in the empty seat next to her, a privilege no one else had ever received.
Lin Qingtong nodded and smiled at Mr. Duan, then looked in the direction of He Jiaxin.
"Shouldn't you keep your promise? Call me 'sister' and apologize."
He Jiaxin tried to cheat, but then she heard Mr. Duan say the next thing.
"Young people like us should be willing to accept the consequences of their bets."
Since Mr. Duan has said so, He Jiaxin has no way of going back on her word if she wants to continue the cooperation.
So she could only grit her teeth, glare at Lin Qingtong, and shout.
"Sis, I apologize, I'm so sorry!!"
Lin Qingtong smiled with satisfaction and then gracefully walked towards the seat that Mr. Duan had reserved for her.
The bonfire party continued, and Lin Qingtong chatted freely with Mr. Duan.
Lin Qingtong finally made contact with Mr. Duan.
That evening, Lin Qingtong returned to her room to rest, and as soon as she closed the door, she heard a knock on the door.
She looked through the peephole and was surprised to see that it was Shen Tinghe.
Lin Qingtong didn't open the door, intending to sneak back to continue sleeping, when she heard Shen Tinghe's voice coming through the door.
"Open the door, I know you're there. I heard your footsteps."
Left with no other option, Lin Qingtong opened the door, blocked the entrance, and placed her hand on the door frame to ask questions.
"Mr. Shen, it's so late, is there anything I can help you with?"
Shen Tinghe draped his suit jacket over his arm, the black suit accentuating his tall and handsome figure. His cheeks were flushed from the bonfire party.
"Can't I call you so late? It's not like I haven't called you before."
His long, slender fingers loosened his tie, his gaze fixed on Lin Qingtong, revealing a predatory and dangerous intent.
Lin Qingtong stared warily at Shen Tinghe and replied, "It's too late, Mr. Shen. You should go back and rest early."
She was about to close the door after saying that when Shen Tinghe blocked it with one foot, his tone gloomy.
"You just promised to dance."
Lin Qingtong replied with an air of self-righteousness: "Didn't I just dance and sing? You didn't say where."
"Mr. Duan, what are you doing here!" Lin Qingtong exclaimed in surprise, pointing behind Shen Tinghe as she spoke.
Shen Tinghe turned around following the sound, only to find no one there. The door was slammed shut by Lin Qingtong.
Through the door, Shen Tinghe could clearly hear Lin Qingtong's cheerful and triumphant voice.
"Mr. Shen, it's so late, you should go back to sleep early."
At this moment, Shen Tinghe seemed to see Lin Qingtong's cheerful and smug little face in his mind, which made him smile in a half-smile.
He hadn't originally intended to go in; he just wanted to tease Lin Qingtong.
Afterwards, Shen Tinghe actually left. Lin Qingtong even opened the door to confirm it again, and couldn't help but mutter to herself.
Strange, is this person really gone?
The next morning, Lin Qingtong brought breakfast to the waiting area at the entrance of the resort.
Most of the people who attended the bonfire party yesterday are here too; their waiting here is tantamount to wanting to discuss cooperation.
This is a rule set by the resort; everyone who comes here must queue at the entrance.
But unless you are an exceptionally important person, the kind who needs to be received by Mr. Duan in person.
Lin Qingtong sat on a low stool, the morning sunlight shining on her with a touch of coldness.
She took a sip of the hot soy milk and felt much warmer all over.
One of the people waiting on the other side pulled Lin Qingtong aside and asked her about the song she sang yesterday, and then took the opportunity to exchange contact information.
Lin Qingtong did not refuse to build connections for business purposes, thinking that she might need them someday.
After finally finishing her breakfast, Lin Qingtong's gaze fell on the tightly closed door. Suddenly, she felt He Jiaxin staring at her from not far away, her gaze icy cold.
Lin Qingtong didn't care at all, and waved her hand with a charming smile.
"He Jiaxin, have you forgotten something?"
He Jiaxin's chest heaved with anger, but she had no choice but to respond to Lin Qingtong's words, gritting her teeth as she squeezed out a single word.
"sister!!"
Lin Qingtong smiled brightly and replied in a clear voice, "Yes!"
A number of muffled laughs rose from the surrounding area.
In that instant, He Jiaxin stared at Lin Qingtong with a sinister look in her eyes, wishing she could tear her to pieces.
She will definitely not let Lin Qingtong get away with this!!
Lin Qingtong didn't care about this at all.
Just then, the heavy door suddenly opened, and Mr. Duan appeared at the door with Master Duan.
That moment attracted everyone's attention, and they all stood up to greet Mr. Duan.
Good morning, Mr. Duan!
Lin Qingtong also stood up to greet him, but unexpectedly, Mr. Duan walked step by step to Lin Qingtong with his cane, looking very serious.
"Could I take a look at the plan you mentioned yesterday?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingtong's eyes lit up immediately. "Of course, why don't we go inside and talk?"
Mr. Duan smiled slightly and agreed: "Then please come in and discuss it."
This statement sounds understated, but it carries significant weight, especially considering it came from an invitation from Mr. Duan.
It should be noted that Mr. Duan treats everyone equally without exception, and if he is unhappy, he will give them a severe scolding.
I've never spoken to anyone so politely before.
But now, Mr. Duan speaks kindly to Lin Qingtong and even personally comes out to greet her as she enters.
The people around her were stunned, and their gazes toward Lin Qingtong became increasingly respectful and admiring.
Lin Qingtong stepped into the villa under such envious gazes and came to the courtyard where Mr. Duan was.
As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, Lin Qingtong saw a familiar figure and smiled with a hint of helplessness.
"Why are you everywhere?"
Shen Tinghe changed into a dark blue Zhongshan long gown, which added a touch of scholarly elegance and dignified bearing.
He sipped his tea with an air of nobility and elegance, and only after slowly setting it down did he raise his eyes to look at Lin Qingtong.
"I am a distinguished guest of Mr. Duan, why can't I be here?"
Lin Qingtong raised an eyebrow and pondered for a moment. It seemed to make sense, so she didn't argue with Shen Tinghe anymore.
She presented the proposal to Mr. Duan, who, after reviewing it, expressed his willingness to cooperate and solemnly signed his name.
The collaboration went smoothly, and Lin Qingtong's smile grew even brighter. She felt that everything she did that day had been exceptionally successful.
"Mr. Duan, I wish us a pleasant cooperation. I will arrange transportation for you to come and inspect the place later."
Mr. Duan's gaze seemed to fall on Shen Tinghe, then he looked away and turned to Lin Qingtong.
"It's a pleasure to work with you."
Beneath the ornately decorated corridors, Lin Qingtong walked, the light and shadow constantly shifting around her.
Suddenly, a deep, mellow voice called out from behind her.
"Wait a moment!"
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