Extra Chuci vs Tang Yutong 05
Zhou Hongwei took Tang Yutong into the depths of the banquet hall and soon became immersed in the vortex of social activities.
He moved skillfully among various small circles and introduced her to all kinds of people.
Tang Yutong couldn't remember how many faces she had seen. She only felt that the muscles on her face were a little stiff from maintaining just the right smile, and the sound of her high heels hitting the ground seemed to carry a tired rhythm.
She was like an exquisite marionette, following Zhou Hongwei's footsteps, moving back and forth in the glittering banquet hall.
It wasn't until she felt a slight soreness in her calves that she finally whispered to Zhou Hongwei:
"Mr. Zhou, I'm a little tired. I want to go to the side and rest for a while."
Zhou Hongwei was talking to someone at the moment, and nodded very understandingly when he heard this:
"Of course, Mr. Tang, please feel free to do as you please."
After saying that, he turned around and started a new conversation.
Watching his departing figure, Tang Yutong breathed a sigh of relief inaudibly.
She no longer hesitated and walked straight towards the relatively quiet rest area.
There were already many wealthy ladies and socialites taking a nap in the rest area, chatting in low voices, forming small circles.
Tang Yutong had no intention of blending in. She glanced around calmly, found an empty corner and sat down quietly, finally being able to temporarily free herself from the false social mask.
Tang Yutong sat alone on the velvet sofa in the lounge area, deliberately keeping a distance from the rich ladies and socialites who were chatting and laughing in low voices around her.
She tilted her head slightly, looking at the night view of the city outside the window, trying to relax her tired spirit.
At first, the chatter of the ladies nearby was just a vague background noise.
She had no intention of prying into other people's privacy until a familiar name pierced her ears like a needle.
"If you ask me, that Chu Ci is just a playboy. His reputation has long been tarnished in our circle. Who would dare to push their daughter into such trouble?"
Tang Yutong's hand holding the wine glass paused almost imperceptibly.
The other lady immediately lowered her voice and retorted:
"You're talking nonsense! He's different now. The entire Tianyu Group belongs to him. How much has his net worth increased? He's a true bachelor!"
Someone nearby echoed softly, with a hint of realistic consideration in their tone:
"Exactly. He's handsome and rich. What does his past romances mean? I wonder how many people are eyeing him right now."
These comments were like fine needles, piercing Tang Yutong's heart again and again.
Her face was expressionless, but her fingertips tightened quietly.
Until a slightly regretful voice sounded, with some emotion:
"It's a pity... His father passed away from a sudden heart attack last month. With such a large group suddenly under his wing, this young man was forced to grow up overnight."
There was a soft "bang" sound.
The champagne glass in Tang Yutong's hand accidentally slipped, and the crystal liquid and fragments spread out at her feet.
She was completely unaware, her entire body frozen in place, with those words echoing in her ears repeatedly—
His father passed away.
That elder who was once vigorous and intimidating without even getting angry?
The father who, although Chu Ci complained, always had awe in his eyes?
Why would Chu Ci, who was always at ease in front of her, and that nobleman who was picky even about the environment when eating barbecue, appear alone in a street shop to get drunk?
Isn't it because of the new love, but because...
A scene that she had deliberately ignored suddenly appeared clearly before her eyes:
Chu Ci sat at the greasy dining table, drinking glass after glass of white wine. His tall figure looked particularly lonely under the dim light.
She had always thought that it was a reflection of his playboy nature, but now that she thought about it, it was clearly the look of someone who had lost a loved one.
There was a sudden sharp pain in my heart.
What kind of darkest moment was he going through when she was furious and desperate because he was playing with her feelings?
"Miss, are you okay?"
The waiter hurried forward to clean up the mess.
Tang Yutong shook her head blankly, but her eyes involuntarily looked towards the entrance of the banquet hall.
At this moment, all the deception and breakup were thrown behind.
She just wanted to confirm with her own eyes whether the once proud and unruly man could really withstand this huge change.
As soon as this thought came to mind, it was like a bucket of cold water was poured over my head.
Tang Yutong suddenly woke up.
What qualifications did she have to care about him now? In what capacity?
Ex-girlfriend? How ridiculous.
All of his ex-girlfriends had at least received a moment of his true love.
But what about her? From beginning to end, she was just a pawn in a play he had carefully planned to help his friend.
He probably never had any real feelings for her.
Those rich ladies were right. Chu Ci now owns the entire Tianyu Group and is considered a diamond bachelor by everyone.
How could he be without someone to comfort him? How could he be without her, an insignificant ex?
A sharp sour feeling suddenly rushed into my nose, and my vision blurred instantly.
She couldn't cry here, she couldn't lose her composure in a place full of people.
Tang Yutong stood up suddenly, not even bothering to straighten her staggering steps, and walked quickly through the crowd as if escaping, heading out of the banquet hall.
The corridor was relatively quiet, and the doors of the banquet halls on both sides were closed.
The tears she had been holding back finally burst out, and her blurred vision caught a glimpse of a door leading to a small balcony at the end of the corridor.
Almost instinctively, she ran straight towards the dark corner, just wanting to find a deserted place to hide her miserable heartbreak.
Tang Yutong didn't know how long she stood on this cold balcony, until the evening breeze dried the last traces of tears on her cheeks, leaving only a tense and bitter feeling.
Just as she was trying to sort out her confused thoughts, a steady sound of footsteps came from behind her, slowly but surely approaching.
Her heart tightened, and she subconsciously raised her hand and quickly wiped the corners of her eyes. After confirming that her face was no longer wet, she took a deep breath and slowly turned around.
When she saw the face of the person coming, she seemed to be frozen and her breathing stopped for a moment.
It is Chu Ci.
But the man in front of her made her feel completely unfamiliar.
The Chu Ci in my memory prefers all kinds of bright or flashy colors. His suits are either royal blue or dark red, with a cynical and unrestrained look.
At this moment, he was wearing a pure black custom-made suit, from shirt to jacket, without a trace of other colors. He looked rigorous and deep, with a cold and aloof air that kept strangers away.
Even his hair was meticulously combed back, revealing a smooth and full forehead, which made his already outstanding facial features more profound, yet more distant.
He stood there quietly, his deep gaze fixed on her face, without saying a word.
Those eyes that were once filled with a careless smile now seemed like a deep sea that had absorbed all the light. Beneath the calm, there was an undetectable undercurrent surging.
He didn't know how long he looked at her like this, or what he was thinking.
When their eyes met, the air seemed to freeze, leaving only the faint noise of the party in the distance and the heavy and complicated past that flowed silently between them.
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