"Yun Ting ge..."
As Wan Yunting turned to greet Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun, intending to leave, he saw Gu Luotang approach him. Nearly bumping into her, Wan Yunting asked, "What's wrong, Luotang?"
"Oh, I've written a few calligraphy samples and wanted you to take a look," Gu Luotang said, her pretty face blushing, mustering her courage.
"Now?" Wan Yunting felt a bit awkward. "Luotang, I have something urgent to attend to and need to go back. Can we do it another day?"
Upon hearing that he had to leave, Gu Luotang felt a bit disappointed but forced a smile. "Yun Ting ge, you go ahead and take care of your business. You can look at them anytime."
"Alright, another day it is then."
Wan Yunting, eager to find Fang Yanxi, finished speaking to Gu Luotang, then quietly greeted Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun. He then bid farewell to Ding Huixiang and others, as well as Song Sinan and his group at the next table, and hurried away.
Watching his departing figure, Gu Luotang sighed softly, feeling disappointed, and returned. Qi Miaomiao immediately pulled her aside and whispered, "Shijie, why did he leave?"
Gu Luotang, suddenly in low spirits, shook her head slightly and remained silent.
However, this scene was observed by Song Sinan and Zhang Xiaoyu, among others. It was obvious to anyone with eyes that Gu Luotang had feelings for Wan Yunting...
Meanwhile, at the Tianyu Garden Hotel, Fang Yanxi, after finishing her call to the man, returned to the reception hall. She was met by Jerry, dressed in a flamboyant suit with a slicked-back hairstyle and a meticulously groomed beard. Holding a wine glass, he approached with a gentlemanly smile. "Hello beautiful, would I have the honor of sharing a drink with you?"
Seeing Jerry, Fang Yanxi raised her delicate eyebrows. Although he was acting like a gentleman, she knew Jerry was like a wolf, hunting around the reception, and she was his target prey!
However, as he was Jiang Wenhao's foreign friend and a celebrity in the Wall Street financial world, Fang Yanxi did not refuse. Holding her wine glass, she offered a professional smile, clinked her glass with Jerry's, and took a small sip.
"Miss Fang, you look very beautiful tonight, especially the necklace around your neck. It has excellent taste." Jerry pointed to the necklace on Fang Yanxi's swan-like neck. His eyes, however, drifted down, glancing at the alluring cleavage peeking from Fang Yanxi's neckline.
Although it seemed unintentional, Fang Yanxi could still feel his unwelcome gaze. She subtly adjusted her jacket, maintaining her professional, fake smile. "Thank you for the compliment. I need to go toast Mr. Jiang if you'll excuse me."
"Wait a moment."
Jerry reached out and tugged at Fang Yanxi's arm. Her pretty face immediately darkened, revealing displeasure. But she still managed to restrain herself and asked, "Does Mr. Jerry need something?"
Jerry could sense Fang Yanxi's change in expression and immediately released her arm, shrugging with a smile. "Miss Fang, please don't misunderstand. I simply want to make friends with you."
Fang Yanxi replied expressionlessly, "You are Mr. Jiang's friend, and therefore our friend. I hope Mr. Jerry enjoys your evening. Excuse me." With that, Fang Yanxi no longer paid him any mind. Holding her wine glass in one hand and lifting the hem of her long evening gown with the other, she moved towards Jiang Wenhao and Kang Hongwen and the others.
"Heh heh."
Watching Fang Yanxi's tall, curvaceous, and perfectly shaped figure recede, Jerry's lips curved into a wicked smile.
"Jerry, were you rejected by a Chinese beauty?" Bart approached with his wine glass. It was evident he had been watching from a distance, and the two had even made a bet.
Jerry was unfazed, spreading his hands in a smile. "Don't worry, I will conquer her!"
Bart rolled his eyes at him and then issued a warning, "This is Jiang's reception tonight. You'd best not cause any trouble, or he'll be very angry!"
However, while Jerry appeared honest on the surface, his mind was already brewing ill intentions. He smiled, "Don't worry, I won't upset Jiang."
Bart pointed at him, knowing the young man's character, which was why he had warned him.
"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Kang, Mr. Wei..." Fang Yanxi, elegantly walking over with her skirt held up, approached Jiang Wenhao, Kang Hongwen and his wife, and Wei Renxin, who were chatting. Holding her champagne glass, she smiled at them and said, "I'll toast everyone."
"Director Fang..." Everyone also raised their glasses, signaling Fang Yanxi with smiles and taking small sips of their wine.
Zhou Caihong, arm in arm with Kang Hongwen and dressed in a black evening gown, looking opulent and dignified, smiled at Fang Yanxi. "Director Fang, I heard you're Wan Yunting's ex-girlfriend?"
"Wan Yunting, is that the one who was awarded the honorary medal the other day?" Wei Renxin inquired.
"Yes."
Kang Hongwen chuckled. "He is a rare talent. Although he is not in our business circle, he has a keen business mind. I greatly admire him."
"Wow, it's truly rare to hear Mr. Kang praise someone so highly," the other bosses chimed in with laughter.
Fang Yanxi, with a gentle smile, replied to Zhou Caihong, "Yes."
"Are you two still together?" Zhou Caihong asked curiously.
This made Fang Yanxi a bit conflicted. After all, they had only recently reconfirmed their relationship. However, for a certain reason, she did not wish to make it public yet.
"Alright, why so curious?" Kang Hongwen shot Zhou Caihong a look and then smiled at Fang Yanxi. "Director Fang, congratulations on becoming the executive president of Chaoting Group in China. It seems Mr. Jiang greatly appreciates you."
"Haha." Jiang Wenhao laughed. "As Mr. Kang should be aware of Director Fang's talent, she has doubled the market value of their Fang Group in just half a year. I believe she will showcase even more brilliant business acumen as the domestic executive president of our Chaoting Group."
"Mr. Jiang, you flatter me," Fang Yanxi said with a smile, humbly addressing Jiang Wenhao. She then turned to Mr. Kang Hongwen and Mr. Wei Renxin, among other bosses, and politely smiled. "I hope for your continued guidance in the future."
"That goes without saying." Wei Renxin and the others raised their glasses, smiling at Jiang Wenhao and Fang Yanxi. "We will be looking for cooperation and investment opportunities with your Chaoting Group in the future."
"Haha, then Mr. Wei, let's toast to our future successful cooperation in advance." Jiang Wenhao raised his glass, clinked it with Wei Renxin's, and said with a hearty laugh. Fang Yanxi also lowered her posture and politely clinked her glass with Wei Renxin, and then with those big bosses with Kang Hongwen. With a smile, she took a small sip of her wine and continued chatting with these business magnates.
At this moment, Jiang Wenhao's secretary, Lucy, walked over and whispered something to him. Jiang Wenhao nodded, then said to Fang Yanxi with a smile, "Director Fang, please keep Mr. Kang company for a moment. I have a small matter to attend to."
"Okay." Fang Yanxi nodded. Jiang Wenhao also apologized to Kang Hongwen and the others before leaving the reception hall with his secretary.
Fang Yanxi was chatting and laughing with Wei Renxin and the others when she saw Wan Dongming, dressed in a black suit, approaching with a few friends, also holding wine glasses. "Director Fang, Mr. Kang, Mr. Wei, you're all here too..."
"Ah, it's Wang's Group chairman, Wan Dongming." Tian Guofu, chairman of Fuqiang Group, glanced at Wan Dongming with disdain, his tone laced with sarcasm! After all, Wan Dongming, as the son-in-law of the Wang family, was deeply entrenched in that image, making people naturally believe he had climbed his way up through the Wang family. However, after the Wang family's troubles, Jiang Wenhao acquired the group's equity and appointed Wan Dongming as chairman. Although people's attitudes towards him had shifted somewhat recently, individuals like Tian Guofu still viewed Wan Dongming with contempt and disdain.