Susu agreed to have dinner with them, but asked curiously, "What day is it today that we're suddenly having a big dinner? It's not your group's anniversary, is it? I remember your group was founded in July."
"Does it have to be a special day? An Jing and I closed a deal, and we're both very happy, so we wanted to celebrate."
Susu laughed on the phone and said, "Okay, it must be a big deal. Is it just dinner? Do Lan Yu and I get any gifts?"
Tianyi paused, then immediately said, "Yes, of course, I've already prepared them."
"See you later then." Susu happily hung up first.
Tianyi put down his phone and scratched his head. He hadn't thought about gifts at all.
But since Susu asked about it on the phone, he had no choice but to say he had prepared something. Now, with not much time before dinner, where could he buy a gift?
He immediately called An Jing, who was better at this sort of thing than him.
"Ah, I forgot about the gifts too," An Jing said after thinking for a moment. "Since we're having a big dinner, it should be romantic. I'll have my secretary order two of the latest necklaces from a high-end department store."
Tianyi asked worriedly, "Will there be enough time?"
"Don't worry, once they're ordered, the counter staff can deliver them directly to the restaurant with roses, making it a surprise and romantic for them," An Jing said with experience.
"Okay, that's a good idea. I'll leave it to your secretary then."
"No problem."
After work, they each picked up their wives and met at the reserved restaurant.
Upon arriving at the VIP private room of the high-end restaurant, Susu and Lan Yu greeted each other like sisters.
Susu saw that Lan Yu's complexion had improved and she seemed much more cheerful. The worry she used to try to hide was gone.
It seemed that Lan Yu and An Jing could now live their lives peacefully without any disturbances, and their mood had changed accordingly.
They looked at the electronic menu, discussing what to order.
An Jing smiled and said, "We've pre-ordered the main courses and wine. You only need to order the soups and desserts you like."
Susu smiled at them and gave an OK gesture.
After they finished ordering, two beautiful young women entered the room and played the violin.
Amidst the melodious music, the waiter opened a bottle of champagne and poured them drinks.
Tianyi was the first to raise his glass and say, "Tonight, we must eat to our heart's content. Eat whatever you want, as long as everyone is happy."
"Cheers." An Jing clinked glasses with him, and Susu and Lan Yu also raised their glasses to clink with them.
As another glass of wine was poured, Susu raised her glass and said, "I wish soaring Group prosperity, and may our friendship last forever."
Lan Yu echoed, "Yes, may our friendship of four people last forever. Let's have another drink."
When all the dishes were served, Susu still hadn't seen the gifts Tianyi mentioned. She held out her right hand towards him and asked playfully, "Mr. Qin, where are the promised gifts? You're not tricking me, are you? So stingy."
Tianyi glanced at An Jing, as if asking why the gifts hadn't arrived yet.
An Jing winked at him, signaling with his eyes that they would arrive soon.
"Why are you and An Jing exchanging glances when I'm asking you for a gift?" Susu asked, glaring at them, not knowing what trick they were up to now.
Tianyi chuckled sheepishly, "Because your and Lan Yu's gifts were prepared together, we wanted to give you a surprise."
Lan Yu asked An Jing curiously, "What gifts? I didn't know about any."
An Jing smiled at her and said, "They're on the way, you'll know soon."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone hurriedly pushed open the private room door and said flusteredly, "Mr. Qin, Mr. Xiao, I'm sorry, we're late due to traffic."
They all looked at the person holding two large bouquets of flowers. The person's face was completely obscured by the flowers.
But Susu recognized the voice as Xi Xianya's and looked at Tianyi.
Tianyi spread his hands, not knowing what was going on, and whispered to An Jing, "Didn't I ask your secretary to do it? Why did she send it?"
"I don't know either," An Jing whispered back. He then got up and took a bouquet of flowers from Xi Xianya.
Xi Xianya quickly said, "Mr. Xiao, the necklaces are in the roses. Your secretary asked me to order the same style of necklace."
"Okay, I understand." An Jing also took Tianyi's share, handed it to Tianyi, and then said to her, "You're done here."
Xi Xianya said "Oh" and reluctantly turned around, preparing to leave the private room.
An Jing eagerly presented the flowers to Lan Yu and said, "Darling, surprised?"
Lan Yu took the roses and saw a sparkling necklace hanging from one of the flowers. She nodded and said, "Surprised, I love it so much."
At this moment, Xi Xianya turned back and said, "I came up with the idea of hanging the necklaces on the flowers."
But no one in the private room paid attention to her.
An Jing pretended not to hear what she was saying and said to Lan Yu, "Let me put it on for you."
As he spoke, he was putting the necklace on Lan Yu.
Susu looked at the bouquet of roses in Tianyi's hand and asked, "Look at them, why haven't you given me mine yet?"
Tianyi smiled and finally handed her the flowers, asking, "Do you like it?"
Susu hummed. Seeing the necklace Tianyi gave her, and then looking at the one on Lan Yu's neck, she pouted and said, "Our necklaces are the same. That's it, you two are just going through the motions with us."
An Jing said sweetly, "How is that going through the motions? It proves that An Jing and Tianyi's feelings for their wives are the same. Didn't you say you were like sisters? It's perfect for you to wear the same ones to look more like sisters."
Susu pretended to be angry and pointed at him, laughing, "With your silver tongue, no wonder Lan Yu was won over by you..."
Listening to their laughter and chatter, Xi Xianya felt out of place and unable to find any opportunity. She left the private room.
Walking outside the restaurant, the streets were colorful and lively, but she was all alone. She didn't want to go to a bar to sing and walked aimlessly on the street.
She could no longer see a future and didn't know what her fate would be. Confusion, fear, and helplessness often plagued her.
At this moment, her phone in her bag vibrated incessantly. She took out her phone and saw that it was Zhao Jianhua calling again.
She dared not not answer, "Hello, Godfather..."
"Have you made any progress on the bidding proposal?" Zhao Jianhua asked directly.
"I'm still trying to find a way."
"Why haven't you gotten Qin Tianyi yet?" Zhao Jianhua said, losing patience. "Since you're so useless, why don't you come back and be my goddaughter obediently?"
"Godfather, please give me some more time. I will definitely get the bidding proposal you want," Xi Xianya said quickly.
Zhao Jianhua said anxiously, "The bidding is next month, so hurry up. As soon as you get the proposal, I'll tell you everything you want to know, and I can also help you avenge your father."
Xi Xianya's earlier dejection and despair vanished. She assured him, "I will find a way to get the bidding proposal."