Chapter 168 Miss Wen, Our Boss Wants You to Come In
Those around noticed the pause in the man's words, and Pei Song, who was nearby, followed his gaze.
The girl, dressed in white, stood by the window, even more beautiful than the snow scene outside.
Pei Song was unaware that the two knew each other, and simply introduced, "This girl is Old Ji's apprentice, and she came with her senior brother."
Upon hearing this, someone joked: "No wonder Old Ji is so protective. When I suggested that my son meet him and become in-laws, he was so angry that he ignored me for days. Turns out he's the one who's going to be his daughter-in-law."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Another man nearby chimed in, "It's no wonder that Ji Jian is so outstanding. Not only is she beautiful, but she has also solved several major cases at a young age. She is one of the best among her peers."
"Judging from your words, you seem to have something on your mind too."
There was another burst of laughter, but this time it quickly subsided.
They noticed that the young man in the middle hadn't said a word since he turned his head, just quietly watching the girl not far away, and he had stubbed out the cigarette in his hand at some point.
The group of people were unaware of what was happening, but Lu Nian, who was waiting on the side, was sweating profusely despite being in a well-heated room.
Miss Wen, this is the second time, isn't it? The last time it was with that Mr. He.
As soon as Lu Nian recalled the incident, the person in his mind appeared before him, and his serious expression crumbled: "Mr. He?"
*
Pei Yici came downstairs after changing into her dress, her eyes sparkling when she saw the man who had already arrived.
Just as she was about to greet him, he didn't even glance at her and walked straight past her.
Pei Yici clenched her fists, wondering who could have made her like this. When she saw the delicate face that had turned around, her expression paused slightly.
Before the engagement, she had heard that He Shixu had a girl he cared about very much. At first, she didn't really believe it. How could people like them be so sincere?
But after they got together, they discovered that there was actually a photo of a girl in the hidden compartment of his wallet.
Wearing an academic gown, with clean features and a radiant smile.
She recognized Wen Jiu the moment she saw her in the neighborhood that day; she never expected her to be at this gathering as well.
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"How did you get here?"
When the familiar voice rang in her ears, Wen Jiu slowly turned her body back.
Xie Tinghe couldn't help but glance behind the screen at the person who insisted on going over to say hello.
He Shixu has been acting increasingly strangely these past few years. He's the kind of person who's always looking for an advantage and avoiding harm. Not only did he do a few meaningless things, but knowing that Zhou Yanchuan was here, he still insisted on coming over.
Wen Jiu saw that the person who came didn't seem too surprised.
Seeing He Shixu here was something she expected, after all, it was her father-in-law's birthday, and he would definitely come to offer his congratulations.
Before she could answer, a voice rang in her ears: "Shi Xu".
She looked up and saw Pei Yici approaching, lifting her skirt. As if asserting her ownership, she took He Shixu's arm and asked, "Was Miss Wen invited by Shixu?"
She paused for a moment, then denied it, saying, "No."
"Then why is Miss Wen here?"
The woman's words were clearly hostile. He Shixu frowned and was about to speak when Ji Wenbai said gently, "My junior sister, my father asked us to celebrate Uncle Pei's birthday together."
"Junior sister?"
Pei Yici's eyes were filled with surprise and resistance, almost overflowing with emotion. How could she be Ji Jian's apprentice?
She forced a smile and was about to say something when a cell phone rang in her ear.
Wen Jiu looked down and saw the caller ID. Her eyes changed slightly. She said "Excuse me" to the others and walked a little to the corner with her phone.
From Zhou Yanchuan's angle, he could just see a profile. The moment the phone connected, he heard that gentle voice in his ear.
"Zhou Yanchuan, I'm at work right now."
"work?"
"Um."
Zhou Yanchuan paused for half a second: "Have you eaten?"
"not yet."
"Want to come over and get something to eat?"
As soon as he said those words, he saw the person not far away furrow their brows slightly, as if they did not understand what he meant.
Zhou Yanchuan chuckled softly.
The laughter sent a strange chill through Wen Jiu's ears. She was about to say, "I'll eat when I get home tonight."
The person on the other side spoke first: "Looks like you haven't eaten. I'm very close to you, come and have something to eat first."
"Is it very close to you? Where are you?"
"Behind the screen."
"?" Wen Jiu subconsciously turned around, and when she met the pair of eyes looking at her, she couldn't help but be shocked.
At that moment, a voice with a slight chuckle came from the receiver: "Come on over."
Not only was she shocked, but everyone behind the screen was also astonished.
When Zhou Yanchuan was on the phone just now, she was quiet, but her eyes were more or less inquisitive, wondering who was on the other end of the line and why someone who was usually so aloof would call her just to invite her over for a bite to eat.
After hanging up the phone, Ji Wenbai looked at the person whose expression seemed off and was about to ask what was wrong when he saw a young man in a suit and tie walk out from behind the screen.
The young man walked straight to the person next to him, his attitude respectful: "Miss Wen, our boss is looking for you."
The boy's voice wasn't loud, but it still drew everyone's attention, since everyone knew who he was and who was with him.
Once Lu Nian came out, Wen Jiu couldn't refuse to go. She didn't object to finding Zhou Yanchuan, but she was still in shock that he was also there.
Moreover, compared to Wen Jiu's calm silence, Pei Yici's expression was overly exaggerated, and she couldn't help but ask, "Is your CEO Zhou looking for Miss Wen?"
"Yes."
"Why would you want to see her?" she asked, puzzled.
"Give her something to eat."
"What?" came the voice, sounding even more puzzled.
Ji Wenbai knew about the relationship between the two, but he was still taken aback when he heard the reason given by Zhou Yanchuan's assistant.
Wen Jiu said hesitantly, "I'll go in and take a look."
She was about to leave when He Shixu stopped her.
He asked, "Have you two made up?"
The eyes that were looking at her were filled with complex emotions. Wen Jiu paused slightly and nodded.
He Shixu's throat moved as if he wanted to say something, but then he stopped.
A few seconds passed.
"Make the most of this time."
His voice was very low, and no one except Wen Jiu could hear it.
Everyone heard the magnetic voice of a young man that rang out from behind the screen.
"Xiao Jiu".
The lighting behind the screen was different from that in the hall. Two lanterns cast a warm yellow glow, and the candlelight was softer than the lamplight, casting varying shades of light on the shoulders of the people.
The white plum blossom in the center of the tea table was illuminated with a translucent glow.
When Wen Jiu entered, it was inevitable that everyone's eyes would fall on her.
It's all about exploration.
It's as if they're wondering what her true identity is.
Facing everyone's gaze, Zhou Yanchuan pulled her to sit down beside him. He didn't rush to introduce their relationship, but simply explained in a low voice, "She has a sensitive stomach and will feel uncomfortable if she doesn't eat for a long time. You can continue talking, and I'll let her eat something first."
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