Chapter 68 Absence
The lights were dimmed slightly, creating a romantic and dreamy atmosphere.
Many guests got up one after another, walked hand in hand into the dance floor, and began to dance slowly to the music.
Qin Yunshu glanced at Mrs. Chen beside her.
The two looked at each other and then laughed at the same time.
Mrs. Chen waved her hand, her tone relaxed with a hint of self-deprecation.
"Oh dear, we old folks can't jump anymore. Our legs aren't what they used to be."
Qin Yunshu smiled and chimed in, "Yes, let the young people have fun. The excitement is theirs."
Song Zhiwei pursed her lips, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the hem of her skirt.
She felt a pang of embarrassment.
She didn't want to dance, but she was also afraid that refusing directly would be impolite.
But right now, both mothers are watching with smiles on their faces.
The atmosphere had reached this point, and she couldn't find a suitable reason to leave.
In that moment of silence, Chen Xing took a step forward and extended his palm toward her.
His smile was genuine, and his eyes were open and honest.
"Zhiwei, may I have this dance?"
Song Zhiwei's heart stirred slightly; in truth, she was somewhat resistant.
This close physical contact made her instinctively want to back away.
Especially under the spotlight.
But when she looked up, Qin Yunshu was staring at her meaningfully.
Mrs. Chen nodded and smiled beside her.
She knew there was no turning back now.
In the end, she could only nod slightly, almost a very slight nod.
"good."
The lights in the dance floor were dim.
Chen Xing, on the other hand, behaved with great composure.
He bent down slightly, raising his arm at just the right angle, palm outstretched, waiting for her response.
After hesitating for a few seconds, her fingertips trembled slightly, but she finally gently placed her right hand in his palm.
The moment their palms touched, she felt her heart skip a beat.
It's been so long since I've danced a formal duet like this.
The last time was when my friends dragged me up to the university's welcome party for an impromptu performance.
Now that she was actually about to take a step, she felt somewhat at a loss, and her movements appeared stiff and awkward.
Chen Xing keenly sensed her nervousness.
He didn't urge him or show any dissatisfaction.
Instead, he chuckled softly, his voice low and gentle.
"Don't be nervous, Miss Song, just follow me. Relax, breathe evenly, just like you normally walk."
"Um."
She responded softly, her throat tightening slightly.
As the dance steps unfolded, the distance between the two closed somewhat.
His movements were fluid and his rhythm was well-controlled as he guided her to turn, clearly indicating that he had been trained.
Taking advantage of the break between the two seats, he continued to speak, his tone casual yet inquisitive.
"I heard from Mrs. Zhou that you are a lawyer?"
When work was mentioned, Song Zhiwei's mood relaxed a little.
Her career is one of the topics she is most familiar with and most confident about.
She nodded, her voice clearer than before.
"Yes, I worked at a law firm abroad for a year, mainly handling international commercial cases. Now I'm back in China and working at a local firm."
In these kinds of social occasions, many of the people are either rich or powerful.
On a regular basis, people often need services such as legal consultation or contract review.
Even if the blind date doesn't work out, they may still stay in touch through business dealings in the future.
Chen Xing guided her through a graceful turn while glancing at her sideways.
His gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds.
Under the light, her silhouette appeared soft yet clear.
He suddenly realized that she was much prettier in person than in the photos.
It's not a stunningly beautiful look, but rather a pleasing and understated elegance.
He looked away, his smile deepening, and said casually, "You're really good, Miss Song. You're exceptionally capable and have overseas experience. No wonder the elders speak so highly of you."
He paused for a moment, then continued naturally.
"Could we add each other on WeChat later? I've only recently started my own business, and it's still in its early stages. I'm afraid I'll often need to consult professionals like you in the future."
"sure."
She responded softly, a slight smile playing on her lips.
The air seemed to soften because of this simple conversation.
After finishing the dance, both of them were slightly sweaty, so they each took some fresh fruit from the table.
They walked side by side to the rest area and sat down on the soft sofa.
The evening breeze gently stirred the gauze curtains outside the window, creating a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere.
Chen Xing then took out his phone and naturally scanned her QR code.
The moment the screen lit up, he looked up at her, his tone warm and friendly.
Which firm are you working for now?
"Flying Clouds".
She answered frankly.
"Wow, that's one of the top law firms in Yancheng, with an excellent reputation in the industry. They handle many big cases."
He couldn't help but sigh, his tone filled with genuine admiration.
"It's really impressive that they were able to gain a foothold in Feiyun."
Being praised so directly and sincerely made Song Zhiwei feel a little embarrassed.
She lowered her eyes, her fingertips gently fiddling with the tines of the fork.
He then picked up a small piece of pineapple and put it in his mouth.
As they were talking, a deep, cold voice suddenly came from behind them.
"Attorney Song? What a coincidence."
She turned around at the sound and saw a tall figure walking towards her.
"Hello, Mr. Sheng."
She immediately composed herself, stood up, and greeted them politely.
Sheng Tingzhou didn't say much and walked straight to her side.
Sit down on the single sofa on the other side.
His movements were swift and decisive, without a single superfluous word.
The two were standing too close.
She was so close that she could almost feel the subtle airflow caused by the friction of his clothes.
What made her heart clench even more was that she could faintly smell the woody scent emanating from him.
Chen Xing spoke first, his tone somewhat tentative.
"I didn't expect President Sheng to attend Mr. Jiang's birthday banquet today. He's a rare guest indeed."
After all, everyone in the industry knows this.
The Sheng family and the Jiang family had a very unpleasant falling out over the development project of the western part of the city.
They even went to court, and their relationship plummeted to a freezing point.
No one expected that Sheng Tingzhou would personally appear at this birthday banquet.
Sheng Tingzhou glanced at him indifferently, his eyes calm yet unfathomable, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"What? Do you think it's strange that you came?"
“I have always respected my elders. Mr. Jiang is a highly respected elder, how could I be absent from his birthday celebration today?”
"hehe……"
Chen Xing smiled awkwardly, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the edge of his phone.
He knew in his heart that this young master of the Sheng family had always had an unpredictable temper.
They may appear polite on the surface, but they are actually sharp-tongued, and it's common for them to hide barbs in their words.
But what he said seemed to make sense, and it was really hard to refute, so he could only shut up awkwardly.
After a brief silence, he tentatively asked another question, trying to sound casual.
"We haven't seen you in public much lately, and there's been no news about you in the media. Are you particularly busy?"
Sheng Tingzhou squinted at him for a moment.
"Young Master Chen seems quite concerned about my whereabouts?"
"How could I dare?"
Chen Xing immediately realized his slip of the tongue, quickly waved his hand, and forced a smile.
"It was just a casual question, nothing more."
He promptly stopped talking, not daring to utter another word.
The air in the room seemed to freeze for a moment.
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