Chapter 81 Why?
Looking at the empty villa, Huo Qibang felt his heart was also empty. With no other choice, he reluctantly turned around and walked outside.
Meanwhile, Fang Lanxin received a call from home informing her that Huo Qibang had prepared a birthday banquet for her. After calculating the time, she figured she could still make it back after this matter was over, so she asked Hu Zi to arrange a formal dress for her.
Although Fang Lanxin is currently in a hands-off approach to raising her child, she knows that her birthday is a holiday in the Huo family and a day for the Huo Group's senior executives to build team. Recently, due to the reforms, everyone has been unhappy, so Fang Lanxin feels it's time to use this opportunity to bring everyone together and have a good talk.
Seeing Fang Lanxin's thoughtful expression, Guan Erye asked with some concern, "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Next month is my fortieth birthday. Kenneth Fok is preparing a birthday party for me. Second Master, will you come?"
Fang Lanxin looked at Guan Yu with some curiosity.
The Huo family and the Guan family have been mortal enemies for many years. In the past, the Guan family would not participate in any of the Huo family's activities, and similarly, the Huo family would not be present at any of the Guan family's activities.
Seeing Fang Lanxin like this, Guan Yu was also somewhat helpless. If it were up to him, he would definitely be willing to go. But the key issue was that Guan Yu could never represent only his own position.
Left with no other choice, Guan Yu could only sigh and say, "I would like to go, but I'm afraid my father and elder brother would really beat me to death if I went."
Fang Lanxin knew perfectly well what kind of suffering Guan Yu had endured last time, so she was just asking casually.
Seeing Guan Yu's troubled expression, Fang Lanxin became even more curious. She tugged at Guan Yu's sleeve and asked, "Tell me, why did our two families end up like this?"
"You don't know?" Guan Yu looked at Fang Lanxin in disbelief.
Fang Lanxin shook her head and said calmly, "I asked my husband before, but he said that family scandals should not be aired in public. As someone who married into the family from outside, I really don't know."
In fact, Fang Lanxin was very curious in her previous life because she really couldn't understand under what circumstances the relationship between the two families would become so strained, and what could be so difficult to resolve in the face of interests.
Guan Erye sighed helplessly and then said, "Actually, what your husband said is not wrong. The two families did break up because of some emotional issues, and it was quite ugly at the time. Since then, the relationship has been like this."
Feelings? It was all because of feelings?
Fang Lanxin became even more curious, staring intently at Guan Yu, hoping he could explain what kind of feelings they had and what was wrong with them.
But it was obvious that Guan Yu didn't want to talk about this right now, so he simply patted Fang Lanxin's head.
"We can't wander around today. We're going to visit headquarters. Shall we go?" Guan Erye smiled at Fang Lanxin and changed the subject.
It seems this matter is really something that can't be discussed openly, otherwise they wouldn't have remained silent even after all this time. Fang Lanxin shrugged helplessly, then obediently followed them outside.
The main reason for this visit is that Fang Lanxin's previous art exhibition caused a small sensation. The art world and the fashion world are basically interconnected, which is why Fang Lanxin was able to visit the brand's headquarters today.
After being invited, Fang Lanxin immediately started racking her brains and began to promote Lu Chen like crazy. Soon, the other party became interested in Lu Chen and made an appointment to drink together that night.
Upon returning from headquarters, Fang Lanxin immediately shared the good news with Lu Chen.
But Lu Chen looked troubled: "Sister Fang, thank you. I know you mean well, but I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. I don't drink at all."
"Do you not know how to drink or do you simply not want to drink?" Fang Lanxin looked at Lu Chen seriously. "Is it because of your father that even if you know how to drink, you have to pretend you don't?"
Lu Chen never expected Fang Lanxin to be so direct.
He felt a little guilty and lowered his head, but still insisted, "I'm sorry, I really don't drink."
"Then let's not drink."
"I'll drink it."
Fang Lanxin didn't force her; she looked at Lu Chen with a smile.
"I told you, I want you to become an international superstar. This endorsement deal is very important to you, after all, it's your first overseas endorsement deal, and I'm determined to get it for you!"
After saying that, Fang Lanxin immediately started picking out clothes for Lu Chen, and deliberately chose clothes from that brand so that the brand could see Lu Chen's strength.
When Fang Lanxin came out of the hotel, she was surprised to find that today's driver was actually Guan Yu.
"Second Master, what are you doing here?" Fang Lanxin looked at Second Master Guan in disbelief.
Guan Yu flicked his cigarette ash through the car window and said casually, "I heard you need a driver today, I'll give it a try."
"Then thank you very much, Second Master."
"I am truly flattered and honored to have Second Master as my driver!"
Fang Lanxin didn't stand on ceremony at all; she grabbed Lu Chen's hand and got into the car with him.
Along the way, Fang Lanxin was afraid that Lu Chen would be nervous, so she kept introducing his company culture and preferences, speaking in a calm and gentle voice, revealing a patience she didn't usually have.
Guan Yu had always liked Fang Lanxin and paid special attention to her, so he quickly discovered that Fang Lanxin had a special patience for this young man.
Looking in the rearview mirror, he noticed that Lu Chen was also staring intently at Fang Lanxin. Feeling annoyed, he suddenly honked the horn.
"What's wrong?"
Fang Lanxin frowned, looking at Guan Yu with some confusion.
Accidental touch.
Even though Guan Yu was in the wrong, he was still arrogant and didn't forget to snort.
Now, what else could Fang Lanxin not understand?
She rubbed her temples with a hint of exasperation: "Tonight's dinner is crucial for us, so let's not cause trouble, okay?"
"I'm not some ignorant little brat!" Guan Erye steadily parked the car in front of the restaurant and personally opened the car door for Fang Lanxin: "How was it? Wasn't the service very thoughtful?"
Fang Lanxin really wanted to tell Guan Erye in a tactful way that he was much more immature than the average little kid!
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