Chu Hongyu felt a tingling sensation in her ears and paused for a moment, but then relaxed, after all, so many eyes were watching her.
She's not someone who hasn't seen big scenes before!
She suddenly took Ning Bingyu's arm in a cooperative gesture, tilting her head slightly as if to show affection: "Young Master, I haven't mastered Cantonese yet, I can only speak Mandarin... Won't people look down on you for bringing a northern girl as your companion?"
She paused, her eyes darting around, and then asked, "Can I use English?"
Ning Bingyu glanced down at her and said calmly, "Even if the woman beside me is a Filipino maid, no one will look down on me."
He paused, his eyes becoming unfathomable: "Is it that you don't want people to know you're from the mainland?"
Chu Hongyu didn't try to hide anything and readily admitted, "Young Master is wise. I still need to go back to the mainland to do economic development work in the future, and I might frequently travel between the mainland and the Hong Kong government. I don't want to leave a stain on my career by being suspected of being someone's mistress."
"A stain?" Ning Bingyu was amused by her nonchalant remark.
Is this woman disgusted by his past?
His tone turned cold: "Just speak your Mandarin. There are plenty of overseas Chinese who don't speak Cantonese anyway. Just say you studied and worked abroad, and your ancestral home is Shanghai. As for your English name... just pick one."
Chu Hongyu ignored his dark face, smiled with her eyebrows curved, and said with natural charm: "Thank you, young master. Then my English name will be... Sophia."
Ning Bingyu looked at her charming and affectionate eyes, raised an eyebrow, and his gaze was sharp and scrutinizing: "The real name of Tsar Catherine II of Russia? Quite ambitious."
Chu Hongyu was surprised that he knew this, and she admired his erudition.
She didn't answer, but smiled charmingly: "Let's go, young master."
She wouldn't let him agree to a raise today; she couldn't win against this Hong Kong capitalist. It was a waste of her background in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, where she had once fiercely fought against capitalists!
The two walked into the hotel side by side, immediately becoming the focus of everyone's attention.
Someone immediately came forward and greeted him: "Mr. Ning, good evening! And this is..."
The newcomer's eyes lingered on Chu Hongyu with amazement, clearly regarding her as Ning Bingyu's new love.
Moreover, with her black hair, fair skin, and tall figure, the beauty was perfectly complemented by a simple champagne dress, making her radiant and captivating. Her eyes sparkled with brilliance, outshining everyone else in the room.
Ning Bingyu supported her slender waist and introduced her with a smile: "This is my personal assistant, Sophia, who just returned from Europe. You can also call her Miss Chu."
His voice was calm and even, without much variation, but his actions and words conveyed a deep enough intimacy.
The surrounding gazes suddenly became meaningful.
Cha Mei-ling is beautiful, poised, and elegant, holding the title of Hong Kong's top socialite. However, not long after breaking up with Young Master Ning, another stunning beauty appeared by his side.
But unexpectedly, not long after Ning Dashao broke up with his fiancée, another stunning beauty appeared by his side, equally amazing.
The people who came were all wealthy and influential, either Ning Bingyu's business partners or old friends in the business world, and they all gave meaningful looks at this moment.
They jokingly praised Ning Bingyu for his good taste and good fortune in having such a beautiful "assistant".
"Young Master has excellent taste. Miss Sophia is so beautiful she could be a star."
"Yes, Ah Yu is so lucky. He can meet a beauty that comes along once in a century no matter where he goes?"
"It's such a waste to have such a beautiful woman as an assistant. She should be competing for Miss Hong Kong at ATV!"
Chu Hongyu remained unmoved by the various veiled words, calmly smiling as she said, "You flatter me... I am mainly responsible for assisting Mr. Ning in handling some business matters, as well as some... personal matters."
The other female celebrities from the Hong Kong government who attended the business reception were all dressed to the nines, but they paled in comparison the moment Chu Hongyu appeared.
Their eyes were filled with disappointment, wariness, and jealousy.
The circle of wealthy families in Hong Kong is only so big, and single, high-quality men are even rarer.
Ning Bingyu was incredibly handsome, with captivating eyes that seemed to look at even dogs with affection. A pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his high nose bridge added to his mature and refined air, making him in no way inferior to the top male stars of ATV and TVB.
Moreover, the future head of the Ning family is exceptionally capable, ruthless in the business world, and the most desirable husband among Hong Kong socialites.
When Cha Mei-ling was around, it was something to brag about which female celebrity in the industry could spend time with him, not to mention that Young Master Ning was generous and always lavish on his lovers.
They thought that with Cha Meiling out, they would have a chance to take over. But now, a dazzling newcomer has suddenly appeared. How are they supposed to compete now?
Chu Hongyu's appearance undoubtedly dashed their hopes of rising to power! Their eyes were filled with resentment as they looked at Chu Hongyu!
But some people just won't give up.
A voluptuous female celebrity in a long black dress walked over with a coquettish laugh and took Ning Bingyu's other arm—
"Young Master, it's been a long time. The French restaurant we used to frequent has closed down. Do you have any new restaurant recommendations?"
As she spoke, she intentionally or unintentionally rubbed her chest against Ning Bingyu's arm.
Ning Bingyu's eyes turned cold instantly. He pulled his arm back and said calmly, "Linda, your assistant should know more than I do."
The female celebrity used a coquettish way of addressing him: "Brother Yu..."
Chu Hongyu's slightly upturned red lips held a smile of watching the excitement.
This female celebrity bears a striking resemblance to veteran Hollywood Chinese actress Anna May Wong, and is clearly a female celebrity that Ning Bingyu dated or kept in the past.
But the next moment, a hand suddenly wrapped around her waist, followed by a slight pain.
Chu Hongyu was slightly taken aback. She turned her head and saw Ning Bingyu's gentlemanly smile and the displeasure and impatience in his eyes behind his glasses.
She then noticed that the female celebrity had pressed herself against Ning Bingyu, her ample bosom pressing against his arm, and even trying to use her stunning figure to push him away.
Chu Hongyu understood; they wanted her to step in and get out of the predicament.
"I'm sorry, Miss Linda, the young master's schedule is very full lately, and he doesn't have time to have a meal with you." She had a polite smile on her lips.
"However, if it's a business meeting, you can make an appointment with me first."
As she spoke, she imitated the female celebrity Linda and leaned into Ning Bingyu's arms.
Chu Hongyu's tall figure, combined with the height-enhancing effect of her high heels, allowed her to almost seamlessly push aside the female celebrity and take over her spot.
The female celebrity staggered back two steps before being supported by her assistant, feeling embarrassed and angry.
He was pushed aside, a hint of resentment and embarrassment flashing across his face.
She straightened her back slightly, her eyes burning with anger as she glared at Chu Hongyu: "Who do you think you are? Even the young master hasn't said a word..."
Chu Hongyu leaned against Ning Bingyu's chest, her eyes sparkling, a charming smile curving her lips. Her expression was innocent yet defiant, as if she were asserting her dominance.
Ning Bingyu put his arm around her waist and lowered his head, his gaze falling on Chu Hongyu's fair face, his eyes becoming deep and dark.
Feeling his gaze, Chu Hongyu coughed lightly: "Young Master, are you right?"
The unspoken understanding between the two flowed silently at this moment. Ning Bingyu raised an eyebrow and looked at the aggrieved Linda: "I'm sorry, Linda, from now on, my schedule will be handled by Assistant Chu."
Her faint fragrance lingered around his nose; he needed her to shield him from those troublemakers.
But her behavior was always unexpected, giving him a pleasant surprise, like a ripple on a calm lake.
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