Gu Fanyan glanced at her and said, "Give me three reasons why you absolutely must go, and I might consider it."
Chen Qiao smiled: "Three is too few, I can name a hundred if you want!"
"I've just arrived in this city, and getting to know more people will make things easier for my future work."
"I……"
"Let me think. I can really name a hundred. I'm just stuck for now."
"Don't go, Mr. Gu, I... are you taking Xiaobaozi with you? I can help you look after Xiaobaozi."
"Don't underestimate this little dumpling just because he's still young; he actually knows everything."
"Now is the perfect time to broaden his horizons."
Gu Fanyan stopped in her tracks. "Are you really willing to take care of Little Baozi?"
Chen Qiao nodded vigorously, "Who am I to Xiao Baozi? I'm more than a mother to him!"
Gu Fanyan pondered for a moment: "I can consider it."
The annual charity gala was held at the city’s largest garden hotel.
That evening, the banquet hall, which could accommodate over a thousand people, was bustling with activity.
In addition to social celebrities, many film and television stars also attended, making it a truly star-studded event.
Hua Fei arrived at the entrance of the banquet and secretly took a deep breath.
She was wearing a long black dress with long sleeves.
Her entire body was covered up tightly, with only her collarbone showing.
Her long hair was pulled up high, revealing her slender neck.
Although she wore no jewelry, her elegant and refined temperament still made her figure very captivating.
Jiang Xiaowei and her two girlfriends were walking towards the entrance.
Suddenly she stopped in her tracks, her gaze fixed on the black figure from behind.
It's her!
How could it be her!
How could she possibly still be in this city!
"Weiwei, what's wrong?" her friend asked.
"You know what, they really do look alike," another girl said.
The two women were true best friends with Jiang Xiaowei, and they immediately understood as they followed her gaze.
picture!
They look so alike!
She looks exactly like Jiang Xiaowei's former number one rival in love, Sheng Nanyin!
They remembered clearly that Huo Beichen was planning to propose to Jiang Xiaowei on her birthday.
However, because of a phone call from Sheng Nanyin, Huo Beichen stood Jiang Xiaowei up.
Fortunately, Huo Beichen was pragmatic and eventually dumped Sheng Nanyin.
I haven't seen Sheng Nanyin for several years since then.
"At first glance, they look very similar, but upon closer inspection, they don't," the two girls said.
"I'll go take a look!"
Without hesitation, the two girls strode forward to the figure and called out, "Sheng Nanyin!"
Jiang Xiaowei's heart jumped into her throat.
The other person turned around, looking puzzled.
Jiang Xiaowei's heart sank back to its feet.
no.
It's not Sheng Nanyin.
It was a completely unfamiliar face.
The girl breathed a sigh of relief, put on a smile, and pretended to chat casually: "Girl, you're here for the banquet too? I've never seen you before."
Hua Fei nodded slightly: "This is my first time here."
"This is my good friend Jiang Xiaowei, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family," the girl pulled Jiang Xiaowei over, "Let's get acquainted, what's your name?"
"My name is Hua Fei."
“Huafei, right?” Jiang Xiaowei extended her hand. “Hello, nice to meet you.”
Hua Fei did not extend his hand. "I'm sorry, I never shake hands with people."
Jiang Xiaowei and her friends were all taken aback; they had never seen someone refuse someone so decisively.
However, they were unaware of the other party's background, and although they were somewhat angry, they couldn't lash out immediately.
After all, those who receive an invitation to the dinner party are not ordinary people.
"President Huo is here!" a young woman exclaimed excitedly.
Jiang Xiaowei immediately smiled and turned around.
Sure enough, Huo Beichen walked over here with Lin Zhibai.
Lin Zhibai was tall, handsome, and dashing.
Although Huo Beichen's appearance is not as handsome as Lin Zhibai's, his strong physique makes up for it, and his innate noble and dignified temperament makes him hard to look away from.
The two of them walking together attracted more attention than the male celebrities who came to the banquet.
Along the way, they had already attracted countless admiring glances.
"Young Master Lin!"
"Young Master Lin, you're here too!"
Jiang Xiaowei's two girlfriends immediately surrounded Lin Zhibai.
Huo Beichen is my best friend, so I can't steal her away; but I can't let Lin Zhibai, this bachelor, go.
Lin Zhibai nodded politely, but his gaze fell on Hua Fei: "Dr. Hua, you've arrived!"
Hua Fei nodded slightly: "Young Master Lin, hello."
Jiang Xiaowei's gaze shifted: "Young Master Lin, is this your friend?"
Lin Zhibai nodded, "Dr. Hua treated my father's illness very well."
Jiang Xiaowei glanced at Huo Beichen, only to see that his expression was normal and his gaze was indifferent.
He didn't seem to show any unusual reaction to Huafei in front of him.
But Jiang Xiaowei knew how deep his thoughts were; from the surface, you couldn't tell what he was thinking at all.
Jiang Xiaowei decided to give it a try.
“Miss Hua, so you’re a doctor,” she said with a smile. “You remind me of an old friend named Sheng Nanyin, who was also a doctor.”
Do you know him?
Hua Fei remained expressionless: "I don't know him."
Then she said to Lin Zhibai, "Young Master Lin, I'll go in first."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Jiang Xiaowei still smiled and said, "Young Master Lin, your friend has a rather cold personality. I wanted to shake her hand and become friends just now, but she refused."
"Exactly, we're all meeting for the first time, why is she being so unfriendly?"
Lin Zhibai shook his head: "Dr. Hua's most amazing medical skill is acupuncture; her hands are different from ordinary people's."
Jiang Xiaowei pondered to herself that she had never heard that Sheng Nanyin was skilled in acupuncture.
It seems like they're quite skilled at dispensing medicine.
It shouldn't be just one person anymore.
As for their similar temperaments, it's probably because they both studied medicine.
Looking at Huo Beichen again, she still saw no reaction, and she felt completely at ease.
When it comes to familiarity with Sheng Nanyin, no one can compare to Huo Beichen.
If Huo Beichen doesn't react, then this Hua Fei is definitely not related to Sheng Nanyin.
The two girls followed Lin Zhibai into the venue.
Jiang Xiaowei took Huo Beichen's arm. "Brother Beichen, why didn't you pick me up today?"
Huo Beichen replied, "I was discussing a project in the southern suburbs today, so it got a little late."
Jiang Xiaowei nodded, "It's okay if you don't pick me up. Your work is important. My dad said yesterday that your company has developed so well in the past two years that he plans to get his friends to invest in your company again."
Huo Beichen smiled slightly: "Thank you, Uncle."
"No need to thank me," Jiang Xiaowei rested her head on his arm, her face full of happiness. "Isn't it only right for my dad to help you?"
"Oh, by the way," she continued, "lot number 52 in today's auction is one that my mom really likes. You must remember to bid for it."
"Her birthday is coming up soon, this is a perfect birthday present."
Before Huo Beichen could nod, a clear child's voice suddenly rang out: "I don't want to go!"
Jiang Xiaowei's heart skipped a beat.
She was all too familiar with that voice.
It's so familiar that it's almost repulsive and disgusting.
But Huo Beichen turned his head, and she had no choice but to turn her head as well, to face the troublesome child, Zeze.
The child of Huo Beichen and Sheng Nanyin.
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