Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Thin waist, long legs...
Since returning from the Pink Mark that day, Xin Tong has continued her busy life as a boss.
Every day I went to the company and the design department to supervise and discuss the development progress, went to the factory to check the fabrics, and sought investment in Manwucheng but was always turned away.
The people Ji Ning had brought in during her previous personnel reshuffle were all very reliable. Every time a major task was assigned, they proactively provided feedback daily, and all tasks in the design department and other departments were carried out in an orderly manner, without her having to worry about anything.
There was no sign of any progress in finding investment, so it had to be put on hold for the time being.
——Now everything is ready, all we need is money.
Xin Tong sat at the desk in the president's office with her chin propped up.
The table was filled with takeout, and Xin Tong poked at the food with her chopsticks out of boredom. Finally, she picked up a small piece of pickled radish from the plate and put it in her mouth.
The phone on the table lit up for a moment. Xin Tong glanced at it and saw a push notification pop up in the notification bar:
Popular street dancer Aiden won the breaking championship at HHI again.
She was stunned for a moment.
Before I could react, I picked up my phone and clicked on it.
"If it weren't for Aiden, Lu Kai might have won the championship this year."
"Lu Kai was in surprisingly good shape this time, but it's a pity that he still faced Aiden in the last match."
"Aiden was truly amazing. Several of his moves in the final showed improvement compared to the last Red Bull. Lu Kai's loss was well deserved."
"Why are there still people saying that Lu Kai can win without Aiden? According to that, anyone can win without Aiden. Anyone who runs into the big devil loses. Only when Aiden doesn't participate do others have a chance. If you lose, you lose. Stop making excuses."
"Laughing Mouse, it seems that from now on, when you lose, you should just find an excuse and say that you lost to Aiden. After all, there's no shame in losing to Aiden. After all, he's the strongest."
"It turns out that there are quarrels in the street dance circle, and people outside the circle just pass by and watch."
…
The debate went on and on, and lasted for hundreds of floors.
But after reading the whole article, there seems to be only one conclusion:
That person is recognized by everyone as the strongest.
The highest level, the strongest ability, the youngest, the most powerful, the most famous and the most discussed, the big devil who swept all the championships.
Xin Tong stared at the screenshots of the blond man's match on her phone. He was standing in the center of a circle of men. He was incredibly handsome.
It's been several days since I last came back from Peach Mark.
A tiny ripple formed in her heart. Xin Tong couldn't put her finger on the feeling; it was like leaves drifting onto the water, birds flying over the mountains, or stepping out of a building and looking up at a sky filled with stars. It was just that feeling.
The crisp taste of radish burst in her mouth, and the eldest lady thought a little reluctantly, okay.
...Actually, I kind of want to see him.
And just then, Quan Li handed over a document.
It was delivered quickly within the city, packed tightly, and came in an exquisite envelope. When I opened it, it was an invitation.
It actually came from Jiang Cheng.
It’s his youngest daughter’s tenth birthday, and a banquet will be held at Yuhu Villa the day after tomorrow.
——A surprising sender, and even more surprising content.
Jiang Cheng and Jiang Chongyan's mother, Ye Yizhen, have been separated for many years. They each have their own families, and their marriage is in name only. Jiang Cheng and his second wife's daughter, Jiang Wangyue, celebrates her tenth birthday. They hold a family dinner at Yuhu Villa and unexpectedly invite Xin Tong to attend.
This short snippet would have shocked the industry for a while if it were released casually. Such a huge secret was revealed so calmly to an outsider like her, and they even handed her an invitation letter to invite her openly.
Are you going?
Xin Tong immediately stood up, picked up her bag and went home to pick out clothes without looking back.
——She, Xin Tong, is the person who loves to join in the fun the most in the world.
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Yuhu Villa is situated on an island in the middle of the lake. Accessible only by a single road, the villa offers a tranquil and secluded setting, with reflections of trees and ponds, and a bright moon shining brightly. Built in the European style, the villa boasts a vast main building, with banquet halls on the first and second floors, and numerous smaller rooms from the third floor upwards, offering everything you could possibly need.
Xin Tong walked into the banquet hall and saw Jiang Cheng standing in the middle from afar.
Looking around, Jiang Wangyue was jumping around in a princess dress and a diamond crown on her head. Her mother was holding her hand. Jiang Yuanbin was sitting nearby.
There were very few people, all of them were Jiang family members.
No matter how you look at it, this is just a birthday party for a child of the Jiang family. She is the only outsider.
On the way here, Xin Tong wondered why Jiang Cheng had invited her. She and Jiang Cheng had only met once. Perhaps it was Jiang Yuanbin's attitude at the Jiang family mansion that had made Jiang Cheng think the old man treated her like one of his own? But she didn't think it was that simple.
They greeted each other when they met, and she squatted slightly and waved to Jiang Wangyue.
Giving gifts to someone on their birthday is a must. Xin Tong, who loved Barbie dolls as a child, gave them ten limited-edition sets. The little girl's eyes lit up, and her mother smiled gently, saying she loved them the most and spent all day making clothes for them out of paper and cloth.
Xin Tong was shocked. Look at the family atmosphere. She thought making clothes was a painful task, but she had been interested in it since she was a child. She was a natural designer.
Jiang Wangyue crisply called out "Thank you, sister."
Xin Tong patiently coaxed, "Add some adjectives."
Jiang Wangyue blinked and said, "Thank you, the most beautiful sister in the world."
"Baby, how come you are so smart?" Xin Tonglong was very happy and pulled her over and stuffed a big red envelope into her hand.
The little girl ran away happily.
…
Xin Tong stood there, looking around, and searched consciously.
But there were too few people around, and the hall was empty. There were more waiters than hosts and guests, and you could see the end of the hall at a glance.
The banquet hall was magnificent, but there was no sign of that person.
Xin Tong felt a sense of loss. She walked to the table and picked up a piece of lemon tart out of boredom.
Suddenly, something stepped on her feet.
"!" Xin Tong was startled and looked down, seeing the white tablecloth hanging to the ground. The tablecloth was bulging, and a fat mass was bulging inside, and the furry texture kept rubbing against her calves.
She pulled back the tablecloth.
Just then I looked down and met Cola's big, wet eyes.
The big fat dog lay leisurely at her feet, its tail wagging, its tongue hanging out, panting and smiling at her.
“…”
The feeling of loss she had just felt suddenly vanished. The corners of her mouth lifted unconsciously, and she knew what was going on. She couldn't help but arch her brows and squatted down to touch the dog's head.
Coke was touched twice obediently, then stood up and walked forward.
He took two steps, then stopped, looked back, and walked around twice.
It was not until it turned around and confirmed that Xin Tong was following its direction and started to walk that it continued to walk forward leisurely, wagging its tail.
Coke took her to the balcony on the first floor.
This is the outdoor corridor. The European-style architecture is magnificent and rich. Outside the courtyard, there is a small fountain, marble Roman columns, and angel murals stretching all the way overhead. The corridor is long and far away. Looking up, I see a tall figure in front of me.
Xin Tong stopped in shock.
It was the first time she saw him in a suit.
His black shirt was neatly ironed, embroidered with a dark pattern and sporting a small Milanese eyelet at the cuff. It was slim, fitted, and sharp, highlighting his already impressive figure: a broad back, a narrow waist, and long, powerful legs wrapped in high-quality fabric. His black leather shoes were fastened with a thin strap that looped over the heels a few inches high.
He wasn't wearing a tie. He probably didn't like it. His collar was baggy, and you could vaguely see his collarbone.
The most surprising thing was that he was wearing a black cowboy hat.
The brim of the hat curled up like waves, and it was embroidered with layers of fine white thread. The golden hair between his ear and the bottom of the hat was blown back by the evening breeze, revealing the sharp outline of the man's face.
Cola barked twice and ran over like the wind.
The man finally moved when he heard the sound, lowering his head and looking at the puppy.
As if sensing something, he raised his head. At that moment, his eyes met hers from afar.
The night was thick, and he was wearing black, disappearing into the dark background. From a distance, he was a shadowy figure, with a thin waist, long legs, and a perfect figure.
He moved. Something flashed around his waist. It was the silver belt buckle around his waist.
“…”
Xin Tong stood there for several seconds without moving, staring at him without blinking.
Several adjectives popped into her mind, but she rejected them all.
Indescribable charm. A charm that cannot be described in words.
Under the moonlight, across the corridor, she could hear her own heavy heartbeat.
From such a distance, she couldn't make out his facial expression. Xin Tong stepped closer, her heels tapping the ground. As the distance between them closed, she caught a glimpse of surprise on the man's face.
Until she was completely in front of him.
Jiang Chongyan lowered his eyes and frowned slightly.
“I actually came.”
Xin Tong looked up. It seemed that he knew Jiang Cheng had invited her, but from what he said, he seemed to think she wouldn't come today?
"Hmph." The eldest lady tilted her head, raised her face and met his gaze proudly.
"Have you forgotten that I'm the party queen?"
"Even if no one invites me, I'll go and join in the fun. And this time I got a legitimate invitation, so I have to come."
Jiang Chongyan said nothing. He glanced behind her again.
"what?"
Jiang Chongyan glanced at her coldly.
"I'm afraid you'll bring a bunch of male models over for pole dancing like you did last time at Yu Chengjin's house in San Francisco, and make my grandfather so angry he'll have a heart attack."
"..." Xin Tong chuckled, turned her face away, and said with a smile, "I won't."
After saying that, she slowly turned her gaze back. He was too tall, and it was tiring to always look up at him. She simply lowered her head and suddenly saw that there was an extra string of Buddhist beads on the man's wrist.
"?"
Xin Tong smiled as if she had seen the most novel thing in the world.
"What are you wearing?"
"Buddha in a suit?"
She laughed so hard that she fell backwards.
"..." The young master stood in front of her and looked at her with his eyes lowered.
Wait until she has laughed enough before speaking.
"It belongs to my grandma. I dropped it by accident. I'll return it to her in a few days."
"I'm telling you. You don't look like a Buddhist at all."
Jiang Chongyan's eyes were clear, and he crossed his arms. "Then what kind of person am I?"
Xin Tong thought about it.
Give an answer.
"You are the kind of person who only believes in yourself."
The moon was dim and the stars were sparse, and a cold wind blew. It was already December. Outside, the frost had deepened and thickened. They were the only two standing there.
The moonlight was bright, and the two of them leaned on the railing, looking at the small fountain in the courtyard.
The silvery moonlight fell on the two of them.
Xin Tong stood to the left of Jiang Chongyan. Following his gaze, she saw that he was looking at the situation in the house opposite.
Through the glass, she saw Jiang Wangyue holding Jiang Cheng's hand, chatting and laughing. Next to them was Jiang Wangyue's mother. The family of three was in perfect harmony.
Jiang Chongyan's face was devoid of any negative emotion. Not a trace of loss, uneasiness, frustration, or jealousy. He was 23 years old, an adult male, and he accepted everything calmly.
Jiang Chongyan doesn't like to let others know what's on his mind.
I never attend such occasions, but today I came in formal attire. However, I was not in the banquet hall, but alone in the corridor, watching the moon in the cold wind.
It's hard to tell that he likes this half-sister, but it's also hard to tell that he doesn't like her. His life has always been a cold one towards everyone.
Most of the time, he was a powerful figure. He left his family alone, fighting his way through the world in secret, all the way to a world championship. He lived a life of luxury, yet kept to himself, preferring to speak for himself. He didn't act like a young master, nor did he act tyrannically. Instead, he walked alone in the moonlight, his hands in his pockets, free and unruly, calm and composed.
However, Xin Tong always caught a glimpse of the young master's vulnerable and secret moments time and time again.
His blushing face, his physiological reaction, his inconsistent words and his first innocent feelings.
The soft side of him beneath his cold and inaccessible shell was extremely rare and precious. In just a few times, she saw it all, encountered it, and possessed it all.
At this moment, I am looking at the family of three across the street talking and laughing.
His expression was normal, and he was as quiet and taciturn as usual. Everything seemed fine.
But Xin Tong felt that there was something a little bit beyond the norm, something that Jiang Chongyan didn't reveal, and no one else could see.
——It seemed that only she and the moon could see it.
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