Chapter 18. How do you know it won't work if you don't try? ...
The catering project for the convention center took a turn for the better. After Sheng Tang's winning bid was revoked, nothing unexpected happened, and Tang's alternate won the bid.
The effort paid off, and Mr. Yu was so pleased that he treated everyone to afternoon tea for three consecutive days.
Work on Friday.
Tang Ran only remembered that she had a business cocktail party to attend that evening after being reminded by her assistant, Xiao Chen.
The Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce is holding its inauguration banquet tonight at the Lizhi Hotel, as the board of directors is being re-elected this year.
The invitation to the banquet was sent a month ago. At that time, Tang Ran was not yet the reborn her, and she was not interested in this kind of social gathering, so she did not pay attention to it.
Things are different now than they used to be.
Various business cocktail parties and conferences serve as bridges for building networks, exchanging industry information, facilitating resource sharing, and developing cooperative relationships.
The Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce has been established for over a century. Tonight's banquet brings together celebrities and elites from all walks of life in Jiangcheng, providing a rare opportunity to expand one's social circle.
After Xiao Chen left, Tang Ran called Miao Tiantian.
The phone rang for quite a while before it was answered.
Before the sound of speaking came Miao Tiantian's yawn.
"Dye".
He sounded listless and exhausted, clearly having stayed up all night and was feeling utterly drained.
"Did you stay up all night drawing?"
Miao Tiantian loves to have fun, but she is still very serious and responsible at work. She only goes out to party all night on weekends.
"Yeah, I didn't go to sleep until four o'clock."
After discovering that her sweetheart was a picky customer, Miao Tiantian's dreams were shattered, and she immediately extinguished the little flame of romance in her heart.
On the one hand, she didn't like getting involved with clients, and on the other hand, the client's fastidious image was too deeply ingrained.
Miao Tiantian is used to being easygoing and can't stand people who are too fussy.
The fastidious customer probably shared Miao Tiantian's initial thoughts, clearly separating public and private matters, and being as picky as ever.
But recently, for some reason, that guy has become surprisingly easy to talk to.
When the other party stopped being picky, Miao Tiantian developed PTSD.
The client requested a revised draft to be submitted seven days later, but she worked herself to the bone and finished it two days ahead of schedule, just in case the picky client would still nitpick and delay the later stages of construction.
Seeing that she looked like she hadn't woken up yet, Tang Ran didn't waste any words and asked her if she was going to the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce's banquet that night.
Miao Tiantian is the most daring social butterfly in her circle of friends. Most of the people in Jiangcheng who are around the same age as her are in Miao Tiantian's circle of friends.
With her around, it would be much easier for Tang Ran to expand her social circle.
Miao Tiantian originally didn't plan to go, but when Tang Ran said she was going, she said she would go with her.
The two didn't talk much, but after agreeing to get their hair and makeup done together that afternoon, they hung up the phone.
evening.
Lizhi Hotel.
The luxurious banquet hall was brightly lit, with crystal chandeliers gleaming, melodious music playing, and the air filled with the sweet aroma of champagne.
The influence of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce should not be underestimated. In addition to industry elites, the CEOs of Jiangcheng's top companies also attended the banquet.
Although she couldn't squeeze into the circles of the big shots, with Miao Tiantian, a social butterfly, Tang Ran still made quite a few new friends.
"Tsk."
Miao Tiantian glanced at a group of people not far away and clicked her tongue in disdain.
Sun Jiaojiao, dressed in a purple gown, stood in the middle of the crowd, surrounded by five fawning, obsequious sisters.
One of the sycophantic sisters noticed Miao Tiantian and her friends and immediately reported it to Sun Jiaojiao.
Sun Jiaojiao looked at Tang Ran, a shadow flashing in her eyes.
"Why does this girl seem more and more sinister?" Miao Tiantian reminded Tang Ran, "Be careful, judging from her weird look, she's definitely up to no good."
Miao Tiantian also heard about the bidding for the catering supply of the convention center. Given Sun Jiaojiao's twisted personality, she wouldn't think that Sheng Tang had any problems. Instead, she would turn around and blame Tang's for stealing her project, and then find fault with Tang Ran.
"Um."
In fact, regardless of whether there is a bidding process or not, Sun Jiaojiao will still find trouble.
However, given the situation today, Tang Ran felt that Sun Jiaojiao wouldn't dare to openly cause trouble.
After a while.
Tang Ran was chatting with someone next to her when Miao Tiantian suddenly nudged her with her elbow.
"Is that Song Wuqi's aunt?"
Tang Ran turned her head and subconsciously looked in the direction she was referring to.
The banquet hall was bustling with people. Through the clinking of glasses, Tang Ran spotted a figure with his head down, talking to someone.
Song Ji-seok's beauty needs no introduction. Her champagne-colored dress was simple and elegant, and coupled with her already taller figure, she was eye-catching wherever she stood.
As if sensing something, Song Zhixu raised her eyes slightly, just in time to meet Tang Ran's gaze.
Her gentle eyebrows curved downwards, and her lips curved into a slight smile, like a pear blossom just beginning to bloom, elegant and charming.
Tang Ran's fingers twitched slightly as she held the wine glass, and a slight warmth involuntarily rose to her ears.
She pursed her lips slightly and gave a faint smile, feigning composure.
"My God, this woman's smile is deadly." Miao Tiantian gasped, exclaiming softly.
She pulled Tang Ran close and whispered, "Won't you reconsider the suggestion I mentioned to you last time?"
When she heard her bring it up again, Tang Ran was stunned for a moment, and then inexplicably felt her ears getting even hotter.
But despite the heat, she remained rational.
Tang Ran glanced at Miao Tiantian helplessly, "Do you think that's possible?"
As she said this, she subconsciously looked at Song Zhixu.
But he only glanced at it before looking away.
This further confirmed the question I had asked.
Putting everything else aside, just look at where the two of them are standing now, and then look at where Song Zhixu is standing.
In the very center of the banquet hall, the people around him were either leaders of the chamber of commerce or industry giants.
Despite being under the same dome, this distance of less than ten meters is a chasm that most people in this hall could never cross in their entire lives.
She and Song Zhixu were too different; Tang Ran thought it was impossible to replace Song Zhixu with her in the arranged marriage.
If she could get closer to Song Zhixu and make him not side with Song Wuqi when she and Song Wuqi had a falling out, Tang Ran would be thankful.
"How do you know it won't work if you don't try?" Miao Tiantian shook her head.
"Sister Sweetie."
The two were whispering when a clear voice sounded behind them.
Upon hearing the voice, Miao Tiantian immediately turned around, her smile genuine. "Qiu Yuan? When did you get back?"
The person who came was named Qiu Yuan. She was the daughter of Miao Tiantian's mother's best friend, three years younger than Miao Tiantian, and was studying at a university in Beijing.
"I just got back yesterday."
Qiu Yuan winked at Miao Tiantian, then smiled at Tang Ran, "Sister Tiantian, won't you introduce this pretty lady next to you?"
The two of them had a good relationship, and Miao Tiantian could tell from just one sentence that this guy had feelings for Tang Ran.
Miao Tiantian's eyes immediately lit up.
Knowing that Tang Ran would eventually break up with Song Wuqi, Miao Tiantian had already been thinking about finding a new partner for Tang Ran.
It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early; Qiu Yuan is a good candidate.
Aside from being a bit younger, he's just as good-looking and from a good family as Song Wuqi, not to mention his personality and character. She watched him grow up, so she's completely at ease with him.
Miao Tiantian pulled Tang Ran aside and introduced her to Qiu Yuan, "This is my best friend, Tang Ran."
"This is Qiu Yuan, the one I mentioned to you, Aunt Yuan's daughter."
Miao Tiantian smiled eagerly, completely forgetting her earlier suggestion to Tang Ran to try again.
"Hello."
Tang Ran took the initiative to extend her hand.
After Miao Tiantian's parents passed away, her mother's best friend Yuan Jie took good care of Miao Tiantian. Tang Ran often heard her mention Aunt Yuan and the little sister Qiu Yuan, and she had a very good impression of them.
Hello, Sister Tang.
Qiu Yuan obediently shook hands with Tang Ran.
The three chatted for a while, while Miao Tiantian subtly tried to bring them together, adding a green bubble to the mix.
"Is the background of your profile picture Naya Bay?" Qiu Yuan asked with a smile.
Naya Bay is renowned for its rich glacial landforms and is a favorite among hikers.
"Yes, I went there a few years ago."
"When did your sister go?"
Tang Ran thought for a moment, "The photo was taken last year."
"Really?" Qiu Yuan said with surprise. "I was on an exchange program in H country last year, and I often went hiking in Naya Bay on weekends."
As she spoke, she tilted the rim of her glass with a playful smile, "Maybe we met back then."
Tang Ran gently touched her hand and smiled faintly, "That's possible."
I looked up and took a sip, and out of the corner of my eye, I seemed to catch a glimpse of someone's gaze.
She turned her head slightly and saw Song Zhixu walking towards her with an elegant gait, holding a wine glass.
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