Ou Shang felt that Su Xiaoman's words had just saved him from further trouble, and chimed in, "Yes, Ziqing, you're being incredibly disrespectful to the host of the banquet."
"If there really isn't a suitable candidate, it would be better to find a popular young male celebrity in the entertainment industry than to do what we have now..." Su Xiaoman looked Gong Chengjue up and down.
Okay, she had to admit that Gong Chengjue was top-notch in terms of looks, physique, and temperament, so she could only attack his identity.
"Bringing along some random stranger." She paused, then finally uttered those words.
Just then, the host of the banquet, the most prestigious Mr. Sheng in City A, came over to greet him personally, "Mr. Gong."
Their words did not reflect the attitude of an elder towards a junior, but rather the respect of a person in a lower position towards someone in a higher position.
Gong Chengjue nodded, "Old Master Sheng."
Everyone knows that in City A, the Sheng family is the top family, above the Su family. However, Old Master Sheng is notoriously difficult to approach, yet he is showing such respect at this moment...
Su Xiaoman's mind went blank for a moment. Who was this man?
Unlike Su Ziqing, she almost never missed a banquet in City A, but she had never seen the man in front of her before.
Not from City A?
Old Master Sheng only knew that Gong Chengjue was in City A, and that he had personally written the banquet invitation, but he never expected that Gong Chengjue would attend.
He was somewhat flattered to see Gong Chengjue attend, feeling that the banquet had been elevated to a higher level.
"You are... Ziqing, right?" Old Master Sheng looked at Su Ziqing and smiled kindly.
Su Ziqing nodded, "Grandpa Sheng."
"It's been a long time since I've seen you, my girl. You've grown even more beautiful." Old Master Sheng mentioned the late Old Master Su. The Sheng and Su families had once collaborated on a project.
Su Xiaoman watched from the side, her eyes fixed on Gong Chengjue, but no matter how hard she searched her memory, she knew nothing about Gong Chengjue.
Ou Shangxin's heart immediately sank. They were all business people; what was the Sheng family's status? Who was Old Master Sheng? Yet they were adopting such a humble attitude, which meant that this young man wasn't some kind of "phoenix man" (a man from a poor background who achieves success through humble means)...
So who exactly is he?
The two were caught in a dilemma: leaving was awkward, and standing there was also awkward. Listening to Old Master Sheng's flattery of Gong Chengjue, they exchanged a glance.
"Old Master Sheng." Su Tianming appeared with a glass of red wine. When he saw Su Ziqing, his face darkened. He hadn't heard that the Sheng family had invited Su Ziqing.
Old Master Sheng knew about the Su family's affairs after Su Shilin passed away, but adhering to the principle of outsiders not interfering in other people's family matters, he pretended not to know. Now, suddenly, he has all this information...
Moreover, the Sheng family did not invite Su Ziqing, which clearly means that Su Ziqing will be attending as Gong Chengjue's female companion. This matter is obviously not simple.
After weighing the options, everyone should know what to choose. Ignoring Su Tianming, Old Master Sheng would like to invite Gong Chengjue to move aside.
However, Gong Chengjue did not move at this moment. Looking at Ou Shang and Su Xiaoman, he said indifferently, "Does Old Master Sheng not set any thresholds when inviting guests?"
Hearing this, Old Master Sheng was somewhat embarrassed. "Mr. Gong?"
"Some clowns are ignorant and self-righteous, which is shameful," Gong Chengjue said in a flat voice.
In his words, he showed absolutely no consideration for Ou Shang and Su Xiaoman.
Su Tianming's expression darkened. Who was this man?
"Sir, what do you mean by that?" Both the Ou family and the Su family are renowned and influential families in City A!
“Mr. Gong,” Old Master Sheng interrupted Su Tianming, “you are right, this time it was an oversight by our subordinates. Please don’t take offense.”
Compared to the Gong family, neither the Su family nor the Ou family could be considered significant figures.
"Is what I'm saying so hard to understand?" Gong Chengjue feigned distress, looked at Su Ziqing, and then turned his gaze to Su Tianming, saying very clearly, "I'm saying there are two clowns jumping around in front of me."
“You…” One was his own daughter, and the other was his future son-in-law. When had Su Tianming ever been insulted like this? He was about to angrily teach them a lesson when he heard Old Master Sheng say, “It is the Sheng family’s fault for not being hospitable. Mr. Gong, please don’t be angry. This way, please.”
"Ziqing." Out of respect for Old Master Sheng, he could not reprimand others, but he still had the right to discipline his niece, Su Ziqing.
Su Ziqing gave Su Tianming a cold glance.
Her attitude completely enraged Su Tianming. "What kind of attitude is this?"
"The proper attitude you should have towards you," Su Ziqing replied coldly. Did they think she still had any good attitude towards these people from the Su family?
Grandpa Sheng personally greeted Gong Chengjue. Gong Chengjue wasn't very interested in the powerful and influential people in City A, but Su Ziqing needed these connections. As the daughter of the Su family, she needed to make an appearance and become familiar with people here, so he was casual about it.
After going around in circles, Su Ziqing had become familiar with many people, and many people had become familiar with her as well.
Everyone here is incredibly shrewd; they've roughly guessed that this is the initial act of a battle for the Su family's assets.
After making inquiries, Su Xiaoman finally found out Gong Chengjue's identity. When she learned that Gong Chengjue was from the Gong family in the capital, she was completely stunned.
How could Su Ziqing know such a person?
Auchan fared even worse. He was about to finalize a project he had taken on at the banquet tonight, but the other party just said that they had already signed a contract with another company!
Holding his wine glass, he watched as Su Ziqing, arm in arm with Gong Chengjue, seemed to be in high spirits all night, and everyone treated her with friendliness. Ou Shang felt uneasy.
The Gong family, it turns out, is the Gong family from the capital.
Su Ziqing has a simian crease; doesn't Mr. Gong mind?
“Brother Ou Shang.” Su Xiaoman returned after touching up her makeup and walked to Ou Shang’s side. Seeing that he was staring at Su Ziqing without taking his eyes off her, her expression darkened slightly.
Does he still have feelings for Su Ziqing?!
Auchan immediately pulled his hand away from Su Xiaoman's grasp. It was all her fault; if it weren't for her, this blunder wouldn't have happened tonight.
“Brother Ou Shang?” Su Xiaoman was taken aback.
Auchan looked at her with a stern face, "Why didn't you tell me that Su Ziqing was attending the banquet tonight?"
"How was I supposed to know she'd be at tonight's banquet?" Su Xiaoman's spoiled temper flared up. "What, are you upset to see another man by her side? I told you long ago, she's the kind of woman who's fickle."
"Stay away from me." Auchan pushed her away.
"Ouch!!" How dare he treat her like that?!
"The project I was about to get was snatched away!" Auchan was in a very bad mood, and his anger was rising.
He had already seen the person in charge who was supposed to cooperate with him now fawning over Gong Chengjue.
Gong Chengjue merely gave him a disdainful glance.
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