I Fell In Love With Qing Leng Xue Shen Chapter 9
byChapter 9 Charming Encounter
As night falls, the neon lights of the charming hotel create an ambiguous halo in the city night.
The crystal chandelier reflects brilliant light, making the hotel lobby look as luxurious as a palace.
Guests coming and going were well-dressed, and the low laughter and the crisp sound of clinking wine glasses were intertwined, creating a lively picture of an upper-class social scene.
Xie Shuhan carried the gift box and walked into the hotel calmly.
He changed into a tailored white shirt, with the cuffs neatly rolled up to his forearms, revealing his smooth wrists.
The scabbed wounds were covered by clothes, leaving only faint traces.
His cool temperament was even more dignified against the backdrop of the clothing. When he walked through the lobby, many people’s eyes followed him subconsciously.
Taking the exclusive elevator directly to the second floor, Xie Shuhan walked to the reserved private room in a familiar manner.
The moment he opened the door, warm lights and lively laughter rushed in. There were already many people sitting in the private room, most of whom were relatives, friends and business partners of his father Xie Qing.
“Hanhan, you’re finally here!” Nangong Wan saw him at a glance, and quickly patted the empty seat next to her, with a gentle smile on her face, “Hurry and sit here, mom, I’ll be waiting for you.”
Xie Shuhan nodded slightly, walked over and sat down, gently placing the gift box in his hand on the corner of the table.
His eyes swept across the whole place, he nodded politely, and said in a cold voice with a hint of imperceptible softness, “Sorry, there’s a bit of a traffic jam on the road.”
“Not too late, not too late, just in time to start the banquet.” Xie Qing sat on the main seat, looking at his son with a happy smile on his face.
He was wearing a navy blue suit today, looking energetic, with a smile in the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes.
Xie Shuhan picked up the gift box on the corner of the table and handed it to Xie Qing, with a sincere tone: “Dad, happy birthday. This is the gift I prepared for you.”
The gift box was exquisitely packaged. Xie Qing took it and opened it. Inside was a high-quality black custom-made suit with fine fabric and elegant tailoring.
“Shuhan is interested,” Xie Qing picked up the suit and looked at it. The more he looked at it, the more satisfied he became. He smiled and patted his shoulder. “Dad likes it very much. It will be suitable for the meeting tomorrow.”
“Just like it.” Xie Shuhan responded lightly, with a faint smile on his face. Although it was not obvious, it was enough to surprise those who were familiar with him.
This cold young master of the Xie family only shows some warmth when facing his family.
Nangong Wan took Xie Shuhan’s hand, pointed to the father and daughter sitting opposite, and introduced enthusiastically: “Hanhan, this is your father’s important partner, Mr. Zhao Fang, the business is very big. This is Mr. Zhao’s daughter, Miss Zhao Shuqian, she is beautiful, well-behaved and sensible.”
Xie Shuhan followed his mother’s gaze and saw that Zhao Fang was a slightly fat middle-aged man with a shrewd smile on his face.
Next to him, Zhao Shuqian was wearing a lavender dress with delicate eyebrows. She was lowering her head at the moment, with a faint blush on her cheeks, looking a little shy.
“Mr. Zhao, Miss Zhao.” Xie Shuhan nodded slightly, his tone polite and distant, without unnecessary greetings.
Zhao Fang had long heard that Xie Shuhan was Xie Qing’s right-hand man. He was young and promising. Now that he met him, he felt that his reputation was well-deserved. He quickly smiled and said, “Mr.
As soon as these words came out, all the eyes in the private room were focused on Xie Shuhan and Zhao Shuqian.
Zhao Shuqian’s face turned redder, and she secretly raised her eyes to look at Xie Shuhan. She had heard of Xie Shuhan’s name a long time ago, but she didn’t expect that he was so handsome, and his cold temperament made her heart beat.
However, before Xie Shuhan could speak, Xie Qing waved his hand and said with a hint of doubt in his tone: “Mr. Zhao declined.”
He looked at Xie Shuhan, his eyes full of doting, “My Shuhan has long said that he already has a sweetheart.”
A few years ago, Xie Shuhan had mentioned to Xie Qing that he had someone he liked.
Although Xie Shuhan never said who that person was, Xie Qing could feel the deep love and persistence in his son’s eyes that occasionally showed.
As a father, he naturally fully supports his son’s choice.
Nangong Wan also quickly agreed: “Yes, Shu Qian is such an outstanding girl, but my family is not blessed.” She was afraid of Zhao Shu Qian’s embarrassment, so she quickly changed the subject, “Come, let’s order first, don’t let the children go hungry.”
The smile on Zhao Fang’s face froze, obviously he didn’t expect to be rejected so simply.
But he was also an old man, so he quickly recovered and smoothed things over with a loud laugh: “It’s nothing, it’s me who was rude.”
He raised the wine glass in front of him and looked at Xie Qing, “Today is your birthday, Mr. Xie, and it’s also a good day for us to sign a contract. Double happiness! Let me toast you!”
“Okay! Cheers!” Xie Qing also raised his glass. Everyone present stood up and raised their glasses to signal each other. The clear sound of clinking glasses sounded and the atmosphere in the private room became lively again.
Zhao Shuqian lowered her head, a trace of obvious disappointment flashed in her eyes.
She secretly glanced at Xie Shuhan and saw that he was lowering his head, his profile still cold, as if everything just now had nothing to do with him.
She felt a little disappointed, but she also understood that people like Xie Shuhan might not be easily impressed.
At the next dinner, Xie Shuhan didn’t talk much. He only occasionally responded to his parents’ questions and drank quietly most of the time.
In the transparent glass, the amber liquid swayed gently with his movements, reflecting the deep loneliness in his eyes.
Nangong Wan noticed that her son seemed to be in a bad mood, and there was always a faint gloom between his brows, so he didn’t ask any more questions, but just brought him food from time to time, silently comforting him.
In another private room on the second floor of the hotel, there was another lively scene.
The lights in the private room were bright, and a group of handsome men and beauties were sitting around the dining table, laughing and laughing.
The tables were filled with exquisite dishes and expensive drinks, and the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.
“Come on, let’s raise the wine glass together!” A girl in a red dress stood up, holding the wine glass high, her face full of excitement.
“Wuhu! Cheers!” Everyone stood up and raised their glasses, their voices full of blessings.
Yun Chuchu was wearing a new pink quicksand dress she bought in the afternoon. The sequins on the skirt sparkled under the light. She held Lu Jin’s arm, with a sweet smile on her face, and said sweetly: “Thank you everyone for coming, cheers!”
Lu Jin also stood up and raised his glass, but didn’t say anything more, just took a symbolic sip.
He was wearing a black casual suit, which made his figure more upright, and his silver hair was still as flamboyant and dazzling.
Everyone here knew Lu Jin’s temper, and being able to attend this party had already given Yun Chuchu enough face.
So everyone didn’t care about his indifference and still chatted happily and said blessings.
Yun Chuchu felt alienated from the people around him and felt a little uncomfortable, but he still kept a smile on his face and clinked glasses with his friends one by one.
She thought that as time passed, Lu Jin would always open up to her.
Halfway through the meal, Lu Jin felt that the air in the private room was getting duller and duller. The smell of cigarettes and alcohol mixed together, making him a little breathless.
The dull pain in his heart came back again, stronger than before. He put down his wine glass, stood up and said, “I’m going to go out for some fresh air. You guys can play first.”
“Okay, then come back soon.” Yun Chuchu said quickly, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
Lu Jin didn’t respond. He just turned around and opened the door of the private room and walked out quickly.
The moment the door closed, the noise in the private room was blocked out.
Yun Chuchu’s good sister Tao Tao came to her side and asked in a low voice: “Chuchu, why is Lu Jin acting so weird? It feels like he doesn’t care much about you. Didn’t the forum say that you two are already together?”
“No,” Yun Chuchu pretended to smile casually, but there was a trace of imperceptible loss in his eyes, “He is just like this, he has a slow-tempered personality and is cold and indifferent to everyone. It will be better if we get along with him for a long time.”
Yun Chuchu did not deny anything
Others also heard their conversation, but didn’t say much.
Lu Jin’s identity was there, and his temper was always the same. Even if they had ideas, they didn’t dare to discuss them casually.
After walking out of the private room, the air in the corridor was much fresher.
Lu Jin took a deep breath and walked slowly along the corridor, trying to calm down.
He didn’t understand why he became like this, and he always had inexplicable feelings towards Xie Shuhan.
We have only known each other for a while, and Xie Shuhan is still a boy.
Just as he was about to turn around and return to the private room, a private room door not far away was pushed open.
Xie Shuhan walked out of it, probably after drinking some wine. His cheeks were lightly flushed, and his usually cold eyes were now stained with a hint of moisture, making them a little softer.
When he raised his head, he happened to catch Lu Jin’s eyes.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.