Chun Tao was so embarrassed that she covered her burning face and avoided his fiery gaze.
In this way, their relationship seemed to be confirmed, yet not quite. For Han Tao, this was an important first step.
For someone like him who is obsessed with scientific research, even with girls, he can approach it like academic research: first, make a meticulous plan, and then verify it step by step. He believes that one day he will win the heart of his beloved.
The following day, the reception was held at the hotel's Red Top Club, and invitations were sent to those who were interested in attending.
The Han brothers, Dongsheng and Dongsheng, were also among those invited.
They played a significant role in the incident where Frank targeted the Wenwan Group.
Since Han Dongsheng mistakenly identified Zhao Xiaolan's daughter and hurt the Zhao family's feelings, Zhao Xiaolan has stayed, but she is not as enthusiastic or open to him as before.
Lu Wanqing even refused to take her three children to the Han family.
Old Mrs. Han's previous actions had deeply hurt these people. Although she is no longer alive, the wounds in their hearts will be difficult to heal in a short time.
After Lu Wanqing's accident, Han Dongsheng was busy running around, cheering for the garment factory, all in an effort to please Zhao Xiaolan.
Nevertheless, everyone else brought their wives to the party, but Zhao Xiaolan absolutely refused to come with him.
Wei Shufen, on the other hand, appeared in a gorgeous cheongsam, looking exceptionally happy.
Her main purpose today was nothing more than to play cards with these officials' wives, catch up with old friends, and incidentally find a wife for her son.
The ladies were playing cards in the card room, chatting about gossip.
The men, meanwhile, strolled around the hall, holding their wine glasses and chatting with people.
Lu Wanqing, dressed in a proper dress, moved through the crowd with the air of a hostess, greeting everyone from time to time.
As the hotel manager, Chuntao arranged everything in an orderly manner.
Han Tao, who was sitting in the corner, attended the party only so that he could take Chun Tao home after it was over.
As he drank, he watched with amusement as she worked like a diligent little bee, responding to everyone's needs.
When people are working, they exude a kind of charm. In his eyes, Chun Tao was shining brightly.
Just as he was swirling his wine glass, he saw through the glass a woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a haute couture dress, gracefully approaching him.
His soul seemed to have been instantly ripped away, leaving him frozen in place.
"Han Tao, long time no see, you're still the same." The woman with red lips smiled and spoke, her voice so sweet it could melt your bones.
Han Tao suddenly woke up, put his wine glass on the table, and got up to leave with a cold face.
If he had any embarrassing past experiences in this life, the person he would never want to see again would be the woman in front of him.
Throughout high school and college, he secretly cherished his white moonlight. When he finally confessed his feelings upon graduation, he was met with the evaluation of being an unromantic bookworm.
From that time on, he kept his distance from all women.
He had just taken a step when the woman grabbed his arm.
"Han Tao, it's been so long, why are you still avoiding me?"
Han Tao stopped and let out a cold laugh:
"We're not close, so there's no need for fake socializing!"
After saying that, he forcefully shook off her hand.
Unexpectedly, Sophie's eyes were red, and she looked at him with a slightly aggrieved expression, saying:
"Han Tao, I know I was wrong after graduation. I know you like me, but my family wants me to go abroad, and I had no choice, which is why I upset you like that."
Actually, I've been thinking of you all these years, and I haven't gotten married. Can't you give me another chance?
Sophie had been abroad for over a decade without making a name for herself. She recently returned and, upon hearing about this party, came with her parents.
I never expected to run into Han Tao here.
Upon learning that he was unmarried, had no belly fat, was even more refined and charming than before, and had a very good job, she decided to humble herself and take the initiative to greet him.
She had already gone to such lengths, yet all she received was a cold "we're not familiar with each other," which immediately ignited her competitive spirit.
Hearing the commotion from the card room, Wei Shufen hurried over. Upon seeing Su Fei, she couldn't help but smile.
"Oh, it's Feifei! When did you come back to China? Why didn't you contact me? I've spoken to your mother so many times, and we've been saying that both families should get together!"
Wei Shufen spoke exaggeratedly.
Seeing her son's cold face, she knew he still couldn't get over the hurdle from before, so she quickly pulled him to sit down in a chair.
"Come on, Feifei, sit down too, let's have a chat."
Sophie was overjoyed and smiled smugly as she sat down opposite Han Tao.
Although she was over forty, she believed she was well-maintained and exuded elegance in every gesture, making her perfectly at ease in such an occasion.
She raised a glass of red wine, clinked glasses with Wei Shufen, and began to defend herself.
"Auntie, the reason I refused Han Tao back then was because my family was forcing me to go abroad, and I didn't want to hold him back, so I did that. But he held a grudge against me for it, and later he stopped replying to my letters and answering my calls."
I just apologized to him in a humble tone, but he didn't appreciate it at all.
As she spoke, she became aggrieved again, sniffling and pouting.
Han Tao was amused by her performance and rolled his eyes at her.
"Sophie, I don't need your apology. Please don't flatter yourself."
The past was due to his youthful ignorance, when he developed vague feelings for girls—a process every man goes through.
The outcome wasn't good, and he accepted it. But after all this time, he's back to disgust himself again. What's the meaning of this?
When Wei Shufen heard him speak like that, she glared at him and said sternly:
"How can you talk to Feifei like that? You're classmates after all. You can't embarrass a girl."
After scolding Han Tao, she turned to Su Fei with a smile.
"Feifei, Han Tao has never known how to win a girl's heart since he was little, so don't take it to heart."
"Let's have a meal together sometime, and we'll get to know each other better."
Wei Shufen had already inquired and learned that Sophie had never married while living abroad.
She and Han Tao are about the same age; perhaps they could become a couple.
She held Sophie's hand and asked her all sorts of questions; the two chatted happily.
Han Tao sat to the side, drinking one glass of wine after another in silence.
At this moment, the lights in the hall flickered and changed continuously. Chun Tao held the microphone and announced to everyone that today's special program would feature dance music, and everyone could invite a dance partner to dance.
Sophie immediately straightened her back, sat up straight, and waited for Han Tao's invitation with a shy and coquettish expression.
She rejected several foreign men who came to invite her, and then silently looked at Han Tao.
Wei Shufen also nudged him and winked at him, urging him to invite Sophie.
Unexpectedly, Han Tao, his face flushed with intoxication, staggered to his feet and walked towards Chun Tao...
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