After dinner is cleared away, there will be various kinds of wine and drinks.
"Hongmei, are you feeling particularly bored?" Huang Meihua asked quietly.
"Hmm, a bit. I wonder how much longer it will take to finish?"
"Do you want to go home?"
“It’s alright, godmother. Annie and I will just sit here. Let’s not delay the family’s important business.”
The more Zhang Hongmei said this, the more embarrassed Huang Meihua felt.
"Let's wait a little longer until the dance starts, then the three of us will leave."
“I really don’t need a stepmother. We’re fine. Annie is telling me a story.”
Huang Meihua simply smiled. A lady had come over; she needed to be greeted.
Another half hour passed, and the waiter brought over a lot more drinks.
"Hongmei, do you still want it?"
"No, I can't drink anymore."
"Mom, I need to go to the toilet."
“Okay, Mom will go with you.” Zhang Hongmei leaned closer to Huang Meihua and told her that she was taking Annie to the restroom before getting up and taking Annie’s hand to leave.
Zeng Zhongkang followed behind them, having already asked a waiter for directions to the restroom. So the three of them left and went to the restroom.
When I returned, Beth was already sitting there. "How are things? My two beauties, aren't you a little bored?"
They both nodded.
“Alright, our dance will begin soon. Your godmother and I will go dance, and Zhongkang will accompany the three of you back.”
The two were truly happy now. They really hoped to leave as soon as possible.
Perhaps their prayers were effective. Soft, gentle music began to play.
The men invited the women around them to dance.
Bassist Huang Meihua also went down to the dance floor. Now only the three of them are sitting here.
Many people came to invite Zhang Hongmei to dance, but she refused them all.
"Mom, their banquet here is really no fun. It's better for us to just sit at home and watch TV."
"Hehe, really? But look at your dad and grandpa, they can use this opportunity to close a deal today. So let's just wait patiently."
Anne nodded; she was aware of the situation and wouldn't disturb them.
The dance floor is already quite crowded. Because of Zhang Hongmei's lack of cooperation, Carlos didn't dance and declined many invitations from beautiful women.
She walked over, holding a wine glass. "Hongmei, if you don't like it, why don't you come home with your mother?"
"Yes, that's what my godparents said too. Once my godmother comes back, the four of us, including Zeng Zhongkang, will head back first."
You and your godfather should drink less. Don't go home too late.
"Yes, we know what we're doing."
As the song ended, the two elderly people came over.
"Mom, you should leave and go home. I'll explain to the owner later."
"Alright, then the four of us will be off."
Once Zhang Hongmei was in the car, she finally felt relieved. "I'm sorry, godmother, I've spoiled everyone's fun."
"Hehe, it's alright. It's already a bit unfair that you two have stayed for so long since you didn't like it. But I'm quite puzzled. You're not usually a petty person, so why are you acting so strangely today?"
"I don't know, I just feel really depressed and I'm not in a good mood."
"It's okay, you just need to go back and get some rest."
Upon hearing Zhang Hongmei's words, Zeng Zhongkang became highly wary.
Only when I arrive home safely can I feel at ease.
Nothing happened on the way. I finally relaxed completely once I got home.
Zhang Hongmei finally felt better. After helping Annie take a bath and coaxing her to sleep, she finally had time to tell Zhang Shouyi about what had happened that day.
In truth, Zhang Shouyi was constantly worried. He was afraid his wife would be seen by others. That place was very open. But he couldn't bring himself to tell her not to go. So he tormented himself with these thoughts.
I thought to myself, why is time moving so slowly? Only when I finally received my wife's letter did my heart finally settle down.
Having seen what happened today, I can finally feel at ease.
"Wife, I haven't slept all night. I was worried about you. I was afraid someone would take you away from me."
"What's wrong with you? How could I be taken away by someone else? You don't trust me, do you?"
"How could that be? I have absolute faith in you. I'm just worried that those foreigners might have ill intentions."
"Heh, you think I'm a pushover? Don't worry! I'm not even worried about you, yet you're acting like this? Besides, I have Zeng Zhongkang by my side."
"Hehe. I am absolutely loyal to my wife. Besides, where else could I find someone more outstanding and beautiful than my wife?" Zhang Shouyi thought to himself, "Why would I be afraid of Zeng Zhongkang?"
"Eloquent words and flattery. Sweet talk and deceit?"
"I'm innocent! Every word is the truth."
"Okay, I'm not going to chat with you anymore. I'm going to wash up. I need to go downstairs and let them know when they come back. It would be a bit impolite to come back like this."
"Okay. Honey, I miss you. I miss you so much."
Zhang Hongmei grinned. What woman doesn't love sweet words?
"I miss you too!" I wrote it and then stopped following it, mainly because I felt embarrassed.
Zhang Shouyi's mouth practically stretched from ear to ear as he looked at those four words. It really wasn't easy. But getting a response made it all worthwhile!
Zhang Hongmei didn't enter the space; she just took a hot shower, changed into her pajamas, and went downstairs.
I really need to tell Carlos and the others.
Beth and his son got into the car, and Carlos relaxed. He pulled down the front barrier so the driver couldn't hear their conversation.
"Dad, it's fortunate that Hongmei left early today."
"Well, let's go back tomorrow. It's really hard to say what will happen if we're not on our own turf."
"Dad, I've always had this strange feeling."
"What's wrong?"
"Dad, do you think that girl is a bit strange?"
Beth looked at her son seriously. "Where did you get that feeling from?"
"I can't quite put my finger on it, but I just feel like she has a premonition of danger. Even if we were to fall out today, things wouldn't be very good. That girl said she wanted to see the prince, but when I asked her to come along, she refused. And she's not like her usual self today at all; she's been unusually quiet and uninterested."
What does this prove?
“I don’t know either. My mother once said that she has royal blood and that her family has a special ability.”
"Carlos, don't overthink it, it's just a coincidence."
"Perhaps, but I am truly fortunate today. I wonder who told the Second Prince about the red plum?"
"Whoever it is, we're leaving tomorrow. Humph! Once we're in our house, who dares to act like this?"
"Dad, I understand. Let's go straight to the airport."
"Okay, I'll buy the tickets and feel at ease."
The father and son went to the airport again. So they didn't get back until almost midnight.
Seeing Zhang Hongmei sitting on the sofa watching TV, the two smiled. It was worth it!
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