Chapter 19, Chapter 19: The Flirting Card
Wen Chu, dressed in a wine-red, floor-length silk evening gown, walked in slowly with Chairman Wen, arm in arm with Mrs. Wen. Her black-and-red high heels made a sound on the floor, and she immediately attracted everyone's attention upon her entrance.
The custom-made dress accentuated her best features, highlighting her elegance and curves.
She wore a bright and glamorous makeup look unlike her usual one, which accentuated her naturally beautiful features to the fullest. Under the luxurious lights of the hall, she seemed to be glowing, looking completely different from her usual self.
Her original long, straight black hair was curled into large waves that cascaded over her fair shoulders. She wore an eye-catching ruby necklace around her neck, and as she walked, her ruby-adorned pendant earrings swayed gently with her steps. Her expression was serene, and she was stunningly beautiful from every angle, exuding grace and elegance, like a noble and untouchable red rose.
"It's Chairman Wen!" A sharp-eyed person in the crowd recognized him first.
"Who is this young woman next to me? She's a stranger."
"Who else could it be but Chairman Wen's daughter?"
"Doesn't Chairman Wen have two daughters? Is this the elder or the younger daughter?"
"How would I know? I've never seen it before."
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The moment Wen Shiyang arrived, his imposing aura, though not meant to be angry, naturally spread out, immediately attracting the attention of many people. Many people hidden in the crowd were eager to try their luck, carefully choosing their words, hoping to make an appearance and gain some recognition.
It was unexpected that Wen Shiyang, who usually attends various occasions in a low-key manner, would bring his wife and daughter to the Lu family's birthday banquet this time, which is quite rare.
This surprised many who were not optimistic about Baiyue's development prospects. At this moment, Baiyue's most luxurious hotel truly became magnificent.
No one was surprised by Wen Chu's identity, but they were surprised by her outstanding appearance and temperament. After all, Wen Shiyang had always kept his two daughters well hidden, and few people knew what they looked like. As a result, some people on the periphery of the circle spread rumors that his two daughters were not good-looking, but now the rumors have been disproven.
"Did you see the jewelry Miss Wen is wearing around her neck and ears? Chairman Wen just bought it at auction a while ago for 6 million yuan. It's very valuable," the women and men present who were interested in jewelry exclaimed.
"Haha, Chairman Wen's reputation as a doting father to his daughter is indeed well-deserved."
The Qi and Lu families were also taken aback by the arrival of the Wen family.
Lu Ming couldn't help but be drawn to the woman's stunning entrance.
The woman stood in the center of the hall, composed and poised, a true heiress, without even glancing at him.
He looked away, his eyes revealing a deeper emotion, and his lips pressed into a straight line.
At that moment, he realized concretely that the woman who had always followed him, whom he had disliked and ignored, was actually very valuable. If she wanted, all resources would be directed towards her, whether it was the jewelry she wore or men. It was just that she was willing to lower herself to pursue him.
For her, he was actually marrying above her station.
Qi Siyan had just returned from abroad and wasn't quite sure about the relationships between the people. He first smiled in surprise, then generously praised, "Dad, is this Sister Wen Xue? She has such a great presence."
Mrs. Qi patted his head and corrected him, "How dare you call her that? That's Wen Chu, Chairman Wen's youngest daughter, three years younger than you. You two even met when you were little."
Qi Siyan patted her forehead and said embarrassedly, "Ha, it's actually Wen Chu? She's changed so much."
Lu Haoxuan's eyes widened in disbelief. Wen Chu? This woman was actually Wen Chu? The little tagalong who always followed her younger brother around? Wasn't she rumored to be a brainless, naive girl?
He glanced at Lu Ming beside him without showing any emotion, his eyes practically overflowing with jealousy.
Chairman Qi was quite surprised: "This... Mingxiao, you actually invited Chairman Wen and his family?"
Lu Mingxiao hadn't expected that Qi Rui and Wen Shiyang would both personally attend to congratulate him on his 60th birthday. Before this, he hadn't even expected that Wen Shiyang, who was always aloof, would come to wish him a happy birthday, let alone bring his wife and daughter.
He originally thought it would be quite good if Lu Ming could coax Wen Chu to participate.
One moment he was frustrated and disappointed, wishing he could beat Lu Ming to death with his eyes, the next his gaze softened and he was in a great mood. It seemed that his decision to bring this son back was absolutely right. He knew clearly which was more important, temporary face or a lifetime of wealth and glory.
Lu Mingxiao laughed from the bottom of his heart, "Oh! You're really giving me too much face! Brother Qi, shall I go and entertain them first?"
Chairman Qi would never pass up the opportunity to befriend the Wen family, and waved his hand excitedly: "Let's go together, let's go together."
Lu Ming stood still and said quietly, "Dad, I'll go greet the other guests."
Lu Mingxiao glared at him fiercely: "The others will be taken care of by Haoxuan and Haowen, they don't need you. You come with me!"
Lu Haoxuan, who was planning to join in the fun, suddenly deflated.
Lu Ming had no choice but to go with the others.
"Chairman Wen, what brings you here? You didn't even tell me beforehand! It's been so long! Your presence makes my humble abode so honored! I really didn't expect you to be here despite being so busy. I apologize for not being able to entertain you properly!" Lu Mingxiao smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with Wen Shiyang, as excited as if he were seeing an old friend after many years.
Wen Shiyang smiled and said politely, "It's Chairman Lu's 60th birthday, how could I not come to offer my congratulations? I've brought my family today, isn't that enough?"
Lu Mingxiao beamed with joy: "Enough, enough, enough! This must be Wen Chu! She's grown so much! I didn't even recognize her at first, it was my wife who recognized her. Girls really do change a lot as they grow up!"
"Uncle Lu, Aunt Li, hello. I wish you a long and happy life." Wen Chu didn't look at Lu Ming standing to the side, but smiled and handed over the gift she was holding. "This is a gift I prepared for you. I hope you like it."
Lu Mingxiao took it and grinned from ear to ear, "I love it!"
Wen Shiyang and his wife smiled with relief, glancing at their daughter with satisfaction. Their worries had not come to pass.
Lu Ming then stepped forward, nodded slightly to Wen Shiyang and his wife, and greeted them, "Uncle Wen, Aunt Yang, I didn't know you would be coming. Please forgive me for any shortcomings in our hospitality."
Wen Shiyang had complicated feelings for Lu Ming. He gave a dry laugh and said a few polite words.
Wen Chu secretly observed Lu Ming's expression, and unfortunately her eyes met his as he looked up. Their gazes met in mid-air, but only for a fraction of a second before quickly looking away.
Chairman Qi also came forward to chat. Wen Chu stood aside and tried to ignore Lu Ming, so she shifted her gaze to the left and met a pair of beautiful blue eyes from afar.
Qi Siyan smiled at her, then greeted her parents before turning to her and striking up a conversation: "Hello, my name is Qi Siyan."
Wen Chu nodded: "Hello, Wen Chu."
“You look amazing tonight,” Qi Siyan praised in a perfect British accent, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration.
"Thank you." Wen Chu returned a generous smile, but in her heart she was thinking, "Where did this little puppy come from! He's so good at flirting, amazing!"
These days, even NPCs have to be all rolled up like this!
"It's really sad that you don't remember me. We used to play together when we were little," Qi Siyan said, feigning hurt.
"Huh?" Just as Wen Chu was about to ask a question, a memory popped into her mind. In the memory, she was in her backyard, where the adults were holding some kind of banquet. She was about seven or eight years old and was sitting on the lawn playing with toys out of boredom. There was a boy behind her helping her tie her hair.
The system's ability to capture and generate information is extremely fast. Wen Chu put away her puzzled expression and pretended to suddenly remember, saying, "Oh, I remember, you came to my house to play."
Lu Ming glanced at the man and woman chatting happily and getting along well, when someone called him from afar. Everyone heard it, so he took the opportunity to say to Wen Shiyang, "Excuse me, Mr. Wen."
"Ah, okay, go ahead and get busy." Wen Shiyang glanced at his daughter without making a sound, and saw that her gaze flickered for a moment as Lu Ming turned to leave. He sighed; even the slightest movement could not escape the eyes of a father like him.
Lu Mingxiao gritted his teeth, wanting to open an eye in the back of his head and glare at his clueless son, but he had to keep a straight face and smooth things over by saying, "My son is just quiet and cold-hearted, there's nothing I can do about it."
On the other hand, Chairman Qi was quite pleased to see his son fall for the trap. He quickly joined in and created an opportunity, saying, "Why don't we old guys find another place to talk and let the young people have a chat? Siyan has just returned to the country and doesn't know many people yet. It would be a good opportunity for him to chat with Wen Chu."
Having no other choice, Lu Mingxiao could only put on a smiling face and say, "I've prepared some fine wine tonight, let's have a taste together!"
Wen Shiyang had a good first impression of Qi Siyan; she was polite and had a gentle demeanor. So he went along with it and said, "Alright, Chairman Lu, you've gone to great lengths tonight. Wen Chu, you and Siyan haven't seen each other in a long time, you can chat more. There are many people here who are about your age, you can get to know them too."
Startled by the sudden arrangement, Wen Chu exclaimed, "Huh? No way! I'm going to find Lu Ming right away. I can't keep up this act for more than a few minutes."
But then she thought that separating would make it easier for her to go find Lu Ming.
After thinking about it, she agreed, "Okay."
As soon as Chairman Wen and his wife left, Wen Chu's eyes, like GPS, began searching the entire room for Lu Ming's location. She found him expressionlessly responding to those who approached him, barely glancing in her direction. His stiff, serious demeanor, as if negotiating a business deal, was exactly like in real life.
"What are you thinking about? You look troubled." Qi Siyan took a glass of champagne from a passing waiter and handed it to Wen Chu. "Have something sweet to cheer you up."
"Oh," Wen Chu absentmindedly took the drink, and said, "Thank you."
Qi Siyan said, "We haven't seen each other for more than ten years. When you first came in, I mistook you for Sister Wen Xue. You've changed a lot."
The radar above Wen Chu's head went off as soon as she heard the name Wen Xue. She asked directly, "Do I look a lot like my sister?"
Qi Siyan smiled and said, "No, not at all. You are unique, and no one is similar to you. It's just hard to connect you with the image of the spoiled little princess in my memory. The first time we met, you ordered me to braid your hair. I said I didn't know how, and you said that everyone in the family knew how, so why didn't I? Was I too stupid? I had no choice but to learn how to braid your hair. After that, you were always bossy when you saw me."
The image the man described was quite similar to Wen Chu's when she was a child, so much so that Wen Chu couldn't help but laugh. Back then, she was indeed a notorious little tyrant in the neighborhood, and she was capable of doing such things. Her tone relaxed a bit, "Okay, I apologize for my domineering behavior."
"No need to apologize, you're actually very cute." The man looked at her gently with his handsome eyes, even the corners of his eyes carrying a faint smile. "I just got back, I'm not very familiar with the country yet, and I don't have many friends. If you have any fun activities, remember to call me."
"Sure," Wen Chu said politely, but in reality, she wasn't very familiar with this world either.
Qi Siyan then asked, "What are you doing now? Has Uncle Wen started letting you get involved with the company?"
At this point, Wen Chu felt a little embarrassed. She touched her hair, coughed, and said awkwardly, "Actually, I'm still unemployed."
Qi Siyan grinned, showing no disdain or contempt, and said instead, "That's a very correct idea. We should enjoy the world as much as we can while we're young. I also want to play for a few more years, but unfortunately my dad won't allow it."
"That's terrible." Wen Chu finished her champagne and got a new one. It was still early, Lu Ming was negotiating with someone, and she hadn't received any further tasks. She decided to chat with this pretty NPC a little longer, but as if the damn system had heard her thoughts, a voice rang in her mind the next second: "Congratulations, host, on successfully completing the first main event—attending the Baiyue Group banquet! Reward: A-level welfare item: Flirting Card."
Wen Chu: "?" She must have misheard.
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