In the bustling southern Jiangsu region, the Shen family is a renowned family, having passed down a substantial fortune and a prestigious social status for generations. The depth of their family's heritage and the sheer scale of their accumulated wealth are astonishing.
To elevate their family's status, people naturally feel a desire to curry favor with prominent families in Beijing who have strong revolutionary backgrounds.
Shen Mo insisted on waiting, and Rong Yechen felt somewhat helpless, but he couldn't say anything and could only wait with him.
Meanwhile, the scene in the locker room was quite different. Song Yunzheng sat leisurely in a chair, holding a petite and adorable girl in his arms. Her cheeks were as rosy as the sunset, and her slightly curly hair was casually scattered over her shoulders.
A gentle smile played on the man's lips as he teased her eyes and brows with his fingertips until he woke her from her sleep.
Lin Yue frowned slightly, opened her eyes, turned her head and stared blankly at Song Yunzheng for a few seconds before looking away.
Her brain was still in standby mode. When she came to her senses, she suddenly sat up from his arms. When she stood up, her legs felt weak and almost gave way.
Fortunately, Song Yunzheng reacted quickly and grabbed her. "Can you walk?"
His tone contained worry, but mostly it was filled with laughter.
"You need to exercise more. You couldn't handle it after just one time."
The slightly ambiguous tone made Lin Yue's cheeks suddenly burn, and images of the hot spring pool that afternoon flooded her mind...
I started the fire myself, and I only mustered up the courage to do it because I wanted to get my revenge on him. In the end, he still managed to take advantage of me.
This is a completely new experience; it feels quite novel...
This also made her realize that she shouldn't provoke this man casually, as his physical strength was frighteningly strong.
Song Yunzheng thoughtfully straightened her coat and smoothed her slightly messy hair.
Are you hungry?
Lin Yue nodded, "Hungry."
How could I not be hungry? I've used up too much energy.
"Come on, let me take you to eat."
Stepping out of the locker room and through the corridor, just past the corner, I saw four people standing outside, waiting for a long time.
Seeing this, Lin Yue felt a jolt in her heart. "How long have they been waiting here?" A strange sense of tension welled up inside her.
"Brother, sister-in-law, Young Master Shen said he's inviting us to dinner. Let's go together."
Yunxi blinked and stepped forward, adding in Song Yunzheng's ear, "Shen Mo has been waiting here for over an hour, insisting on waiting for you to come out. If you don't want to eat this meal, just say you have something to do at the hospital and need to hurry back."
What a good sister! She's even come up with an excuse for her brother.
He never used to attend these kinds of dinners, and his friends in the industry were used to it. When he did attend, they couldn't help but tease the company, saying, "You're so charming that you could get Dr. Song, such a big shot, to come."
Song Yunzheng raised an eyebrow slightly. He was very curious about what Shen Mo was up to. The way Shen Mo had been stealing glances at Lin Yue at the dinner table today was very unfriendly, and he had clearly stepped on Song Yunzheng's landmine.
To break a person down, you must first understand their heart and then make them lower their defenses... So, he nodded in agreement.
"Young Master Shen has gone to great lengths."
Shen Mo smiled and waved his hand, "Dr. Song is too kind. It is my honor to treat you all to dinner. I have already booked a private room at the Beijing Hotel."
After saying that, he turned and walked out, with Rong Yechen following closely behind.
Yunxi asked, puzzled, "Brother, don't you dislike these kinds of dinner parties?"
"Making more friends opens up more opportunities; it's just a meal."
Yunxi can no longer understand her brother at all.
It was rare to see her looking so clueless; it was quite endearing.
Rong Youze shook his head and smiled, "Don't try to guess what your brother is thinking. No one can figure him out. Let's go."
Upon opening the car door, Lin Yue immediately noticed a small box of strawberry mousse cake on the passenger seat. She paused for a moment, then a smile spread across her face.
"Honey, when did you secretly buy this? Is it a little surprise?"
"I bought it in advance because I was afraid you'd be hungry."
Lin Yue couldn't wait to open it, took a small bite, and her eyes narrowed at how delicious it was. The rich cream and soft cake blended perfectly, with a delicate and smooth texture and just the right amount of sweetness. One bite was pure bliss.
"Is it delicious?"
"tasty."
Lin Yue scooped out a large spoonful and brought it to his lips, saying, "Good things should be shared."
Song Yunzheng glanced at her with a smirk, then turned to take the cake with his mouth open. His eyes remained fixed straight ahead as he commented earnestly, "Sweet but not cloying, not bad. It's better than the Black Forest cake from last time."
Lin Yue smiled and licked her red lips, "It's rare to come across a cake that you say is pretty good."
The winter night is like an impatient visitor, rushing in just after five o'clock, and the outside world is brightly lit.
Lin Yue held the small cake, leaned back comfortably in her chair, and enjoyed the boundless night view while eating.
We encountered rush hour traffic and were stuck in traffic for quite a while. When we finally arrived at the restaurant's private room, the table was already set with exquisite dishes, which must have been arranged in advance.
Shen Mo warmly invited everyone to sit down.
He raised his glass, smiling at Song Yunzheng: "Dr. Song, it's an honor to meet you today. Let me toast you."
Song Yunzheng politely raised his teacup in response, strictly adhering to the principle of "don't drink and drive."
After a few rounds of drinks, Shen Mo finally got to the point, "Actually, the reason I invited you to dinner today is that I want to collaborate with you on a project."
Song Yunzheng raised an eyebrow, indicating that he was all ears.
"Regarding that newly developed plot of land in the suburbs, I know you, Dr. Song, have a lot of experience and resources in this area. I hope we can work together to create a high-end villa district," Shen Mo said sincerely.
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