Peng Gui had an excellent memory, especially for important guests of Deputy Provincial Governor Qu. If he glanced at someone once, he wouldn't forget them.
If he forgot important people, he wouldn't have reached his current position.
Yesterday, Liu Jingru sat next to Xia Lin, and from their conversation, it was clear that Xia Lin had a very good relationship with her, as close as sisters.
Even though Xia Lin herself wasn't present, with that connection, Liu Jingru was someone he could never hope to reach.
If Xia Lin had come in person, Peng Gui would have already wet himself from fear.
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That was someone with a whole group of super subordinates following her. Have you ever seen a top young master from Huaxia with followers?
Peng Gui's mind flashed back to what Deputy Provincial Governor Qu had said yesterday. Seeing Liu Jingru sitting there now, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
This was bad. Had he shown her any disrespect?
What if she complained to Xia Lin about him? Wouldn't he be finished?
Peng Gui's expression changed several times, but no one else noticed. While Peng Gui was momentarily lost in thought, Peng Gaojie asked, "Uncle, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Peng Gaojie asked, looking at Peng Gui, who was staring blankly.
Peng Gui suddenly snapped to attention, grabbed the wine glass from Peng Gaojie's hand, looked at the groomsman holding a tray, and said with an almost commanding tone, "Fill this up."
The groomsman had never seen such a scene. Peng Gui had been with Deputy Provincial Governor Qu for a long time, holding a high position. He had a certain aura.
The groomsman, unsure of what was happening, meekly followed Peng Gui's instructions and refilled the wine.
Without a word, Peng Gui picked up the wine glass, took two quick steps, and respectfully walked towards Liu Jingru. He bowed slightly and asked very courteously, "Miss Liu, I am very sorry. It was my oversight. I didn't see you earlier. I accept punishment."
After speaking, Peng Gui downed the entire glass of baijiu in one go.
During dinner yesterday, everyone had introduced themselves at the table, and Peng Gui remembered Liu Jingru's name.
Peng Gui's sudden, almost frantic behavior stunned everyone.
Miss Liu?
Peng Gui was apologizing to her and accepting punishment?
What was going on?
Everyone stared with wide eyes at Liu Jingru, their expressions filled with disbelief.
Let alone others, Liu Jingru herself was a little flustered. She hadn't expected Peng Gui to be so polite; the atmosphere made it difficult for her to know what to say.
"Secretary Peng, please don't be too polite," Liu Jingru said softly.
"Yes, yes," Peng Gui said, bowing repeatedly. Then, turning to Peng Gaojie, he asked with feigned anger, "Miss Liu is here in person. How could she be seated at this table?"
"This..."
Peng Gaojie didn't know how to answer.
He had no idea what the situation was.
Isn't this Zhou Lu's cousin, Liu Jingru?
That's right, it's her. It's not the first time they've met. When did she become so awesome?
If the person in front of him wasn't his uncle, he would suspect someone was deliberately causing trouble.
"What do you mean, 'this'? Miss Liu, I apologize to you on behalf of Gaojie for not treating you properly." Peng Gui questioned Peng Gaojie, then continued to apologize to Liu Jingru with his head lowered.
"Secretary Peng, thank you for your kindness. My parents and I are quite comfortable sitting here," Liu Jingru said politely.
"So these are your parents. Then we have been even more remiss in our hosting," Peng Gui said, nodding to Liu Zhongwu and Cai Wenli.
Liu Jingru's parents were completely bewildered. They saw the unattainable Peng Gui nod to them and quickly responded.
What in the world was going on?
No one is envied unless they are exceptionally talented. Liu Jingru was beautiful, which had always made her the target of jealousy from Zhou Lu and Zhou Li.
Furthermore, Liu Jingru's family background wasn't very good, which made them look down on her even more.
Why should you be so beautiful?
Zhou Lu's eyes were practically popping out. Others might not know Liu Jingru's situation, but she did.
She knew her inside and out.
It was precisely because she knew her so well that Zhou Lu appeared so surprised.
"Uncle, this is my cousin. Did you make a mistake?" Zhou Lu finally couldn't help but ask.
Liu Jingru was just an ordinary office worker. Although she worked at Ababa and the company had good benefits, it wasn't enough for Peng Gui to treat her like this.
It was preposterous and baffling.
As soon as Zhou Lu spoke, Peng Gui felt displeased. He looked at Zhou Lu with some annoyance and said, "Why do I need you to teach me how to do things?"
Then, ignoring everyone's expressions, he extended his wine glass to the groomsman behind him. The groomsman, being perceptive, immediately poured him a glass of wine.
"Miss Liu, I toast you with this glass of wine to express my sincere respect." Peng Gui held the wine glass with both hands, his posture very low.
Peng Gui's eyes were sharp, and he quickly noticed the orange juice on Liu Jingru's table. He immediately smiled and said, "Miss Liu, you can just use orange juice to make a toast. A simple gesture will suffice."
Liu Jingru was a bit bewildered herself. She picked up the orange juice on the table and clinked it with Peng Gui's glass.
Peng Gui smiled slightly and drank the glass of wine.
"Secretary Peng, Lulu is my older cousin. It's natural for me to attend the wedding. You don't need to worry about me," Liu Jingru said. This was the first time she had been treated like a mysterious creature, and she felt uncomfortable.
A group of people staring at you with wide eyes, not even daring to breathe, was a situation she had never encountered before, so it was naturally unsettling.
"Alright, then I won't disturb your meal. I'll be sitting over there. Feel free to call me if you need anything," Peng Gui said, pointing to a square table not far away.
"Okay, you go ahead and busy yourself," Liu Jingru nodded.
Peng Gui, who had been preparing to leave, now decided to stay. He planned to call Deputy Provincial Governor Qu to report the situation. Deputy Provincial Governor Qu would certainly have no objections.
"Don't crowd around here disturbing Miss Liu's meal. Go do what you need to do," Peng Gui instructed Peng Gaojie before leaving.
"Oh... okay." Peng Gaojie responded and quickly led his people away.
As everyone dispersed, the people at Liu Jingru's table turned their gazes to her, including her parents.
"Dad, Mom, Secretary Peng knows Lin'er. We met during dinner yesterday, so he's being a bit more polite to me," Liu Jingru explained.
However, they naturally didn't believe such a simple explanation.
No one believed that.
After Peng Gaojie and his group left, no one spoke.
Especially Li Bing, who had just been trying to pursue Liu Jingru, now had lost all his courage.
Do I not qualify anymore?
"Lulu, you need to formally introduce me to your cousin," Peng Gaojie asked seriously.
If he still didn't understand at this point, he would be a real idiot.
He knew very well who his uncle was.
His uncle, as the secretary to Deputy Provincial Governor Qu, was essentially Deputy Provincial Governor Qu's representative. Even when meeting the mayor, his uncle was the one to be toasted.
The fact that he treated Liu Jingru with such respect today made Peng Gaojie deeply curious and puzzled.
Could it be that his uncle had some dirt on her?