Chen Jiaojiao was taken to a reception by the company's vice president.
As they walked, Uncle Tang quietly introduced her to the business magnates appearing in their field of vision and advised her on what to pay attention to.
Doing business was so boring, and attending these receptions was even more so.
Looking around, it was all a bunch of middle-aged men dressed almost identically.
Their conversations were dull, their manners stiff, and it was utterly uninteresting.
But one had to make money to live.
Aside from taking over her father's business, she had no other talents. No matter how boring it was, she had to grit her teeth and go through with it.
Holding her wine glass, she mingled with Uncle Tang.
Chen Jiaojiao was beautiful, spoke sweetly, and was bold. She quickly pleased all the seniors.
As the wine flowed, her stomach was still empty. She wanted to go to the food area to get something to eat.
Unexpectedly, at that moment, an unusual man entered her field of vision.
He was also wearing black trousers, a black suit, and a white shirt.
But due to his youth and tall stature, he stood out from the crowd at the reception.
Before even seeing his face, just by looking at his neat, short back of the head, Chen Jiaojiao could tell he was a handsome man.
She forgot about getting food and hurried over to Uncle Tang to ask, "Who is that?"
Uncle Tang said, "He's the CEO of Zhan Shi Group. Jincheng is planning a major event to attract investment, and the Zhan family is very interested in this project."
Zhan Bei Jue? He's back?
No wonder he was so extraordinary.
Chen Jiaojiao's eyes immediately lit up.
"I know the CEO of Zhan Shi Group, and I didn't expect to run into an acquaintance. Wait here, I'll go say hello!"
She gracefully walked behind the man, holding her wine glass.
The man was talking in low voices with some people.
Chen Jiaojiao familiarly patted his shoulder and sweetly said, "Hello, long time no see."
When the man turned around, she froze.
It wasn't Zhan Bei Jue.
It was the acting CEO of Zhan Shi Group, Hu Jiasheng, who had no gentlemanly demeanor at all.
She had just argued with him at Zhan Shi that morning, and now she ran into him at a reception in Jincheng that evening.
What kind of twisted fate was this?
Hu Jiasheng also did not expect to meet her here.
Chen Jiaojiao was completely different from how she was that morning.
She was wearing a simple yet body-hugging black dress.
Her long, wavy hair was let down, her makeup was exquisite, and she was adorned with jewelry.
She looked like a dignified, elegant young lady from a prominent family.
She was a world away from the plain-faced, foul-mouthed, yellow-haired girl in jeans and a t-shirt from that morning.
He didn't expect her to proactively greet him, and with such a good attitude.
In front of everyone, Hu Jiasheng also returned her smile.
"Yes, what a coincidence. Long time no see."
Coincidence, my foot. Long time no see, my ass.
If I had known it was you, I would have died before speaking to you!
Chen Jiaojiao regretted it so much she wanted to bite her tongue.
"Heh heh."
She gave a dry laugh.
"You all continue, I was just saying hello. I'll be leaving now."
With that, she turned and walked away, holding her wine glass.
Only when there was no one around did Hu Jiasheng ask his accompanying staff, "Who is that woman?"
The accompanying staff replied.
"She's the daughter of Jincheng's coal magnate, Chen Runfu. It's said she's been spoiled and is incredibly lawless, with a notoriously arrogant and overbearing personality. This is the first time we've seen her at an event like this."
So she really did come from a prominent background.
As expected, the friends of the rich are also rich.
No wonder Jiang Nan Fang is familiar with her.
"Tell me more details."
The accompanying staff immediately pulled up all of Chen Jiaojiao's information.
"She's 20 years old this year. A freshman at a local media university in Jincheng. Single."
Hu Jiasheng slightly furrowed his brows, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
At ten o'clock that night, the reception ended. Chen Jiaojiao, arm in arm with Uncle Tang, was among the first to leave.
Hu Jiasheng followed closely behind.
Outside, at the parking lot, the driver opened the door. Just as Chen Jiaojiao was about to get in and leave,
Hu Jiasheng called out to her, "Miss Chen. Could you please wait a moment?"
Chen Jiaojiao turned back and saw Hu Jiasheng, tall and long-legged, approaching against the light.
She thought, Why should I wait for you? Is there anything I need to say to you?
Hu Jiasheng walked up to her in a few steps and showed her his phone.
"I'm sorry, I didn't bring my assistant, and I left in a hurry. I forgot to charge my phone."
"I won't be able to return to Nancheng within two days, but I still have some matters to report to my family. Could I borrow your phone?"
Borrow her phone?
If he wanted to hit on her, he should just say so. Why go through such an obvious detour?
He didn't ask anyone else around him, but specifically came to her. His acting was too clumsy!
Chen Jiaojiao hadn't spoken yet, but Hu Jiasheng had seen through her thoughts.
"No one else has Jiang Nan Fang's phone number. I'm afraid only you at this event do."
"Jiang Nan Fang? You want to call her?"
"So, can I use it?"
Chen Jiaojiao, with a look of confusion, handed him her phone.
Hu Jiasheng spoke to Jiang Nan Fang in front of her.
He said the Jincheng project was delayed, he wouldn't be back within two days, and there was a problem with some product parameters in the technical department, asking her to confirm them if she had time.
Jiang Nan Fang agreed, and they hung up.
Chen Jiaojiao's curiosity was piqued to the highest degree.
"What's your relationship with Jiang Nan Fang?"
"Does my relationship with her concern Miss Chen?"
"..."
Damn it. It's not like when you borrowed someone else's phone.
Chen Jiaojiao opened her mouth, about to lash out, but Hu Jiasheng smiled faintly.
"Have your driver take me back to the hotel. I'll tell you slowly on the way."
This guy was really not polite.
Did the organizers not arrange a car for you when you came all the way here to attend the reception?
Hu Jiasheng saw through her thoughts again.
"I have a car. But I had him drive someone else. Miss Chen is probably not that stingy. The hotel isn't far, it won't cost you much gas."
They sat in the car together. Before he could say anything about their relationship, Chen Jiaojiao looked at him with an interrogative gaze.
Hu Jiasheng smiled again.
"This is my private matter, and I don't want too many people to know about it. How about you leave me your contact information, and we can chat privately?"
Contact information?
If Chen Jiaojiao remembered correctly, hadn't they exchanged contact information the first time they met?
She hadn't even deleted Hu Jiasheng yet, and he had deleted her?
"Did you delete my WeChat?"
"I'm sorry. At the time, I didn't expect us to have such a deep connection and run into each other again and again. I thought you really disliked me, so..."
"I really do dislike you! It's the first time anyone has ever deleted my WeChat. Who cares about your damn stories!"
Chen Jiaojiao angrily turned her head to the side.
Hu Jiasheng didn't say anything else. They sat there, one on each side, until the driver stopped the car in front of the hotel.
Hu Jiasheng got out of the car. Before leaving, he thanked her.
"Thank you for giving me a ride back, Miss Chen. When I return to Nancheng, I'll treat you to a meal."
With that, he gently closed the door.
Chen Jiaojiao sat in the car, feeling annoyed and bored. Before she could get home, a friend request came through on WeChat.
She clicked on it and saw it was Hu Jiasheng.
The remark: Please give me a chance, Miss Chen. I was rude before, and I apologize.