WSIDIILMBOCIR Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Just Acquaintances

“Mr. Qin, we’ve met before. Do you remember?”

Of course Qin Yuanging remembered. They had met in Jiang City not long ago.

Su Yaoyue.

He just hadn’t expected her to come to Jing City with Gao Zhida.

“Of course. Miss Su’s brilliance is unforgettable at first glance.”

Although Qin Yuanging’s words were polite, they weren’t false. Su Yaoyue was naturally the tall and radiant type. Today, she wasn’t trying to look innocent; she wore a simple black velvet dress that accentuated her outstanding figure, radiating an undeniable beauty.

No woman dislikes being praised, and Su Yaoyue was no exception.

There were four people who came with Gao Zhida. Besides Su Yaoyue, the other three were Gao Zhida’s two friends, one surnamed Liu and one surnamed Zhao. There was also a young man who looked refined and amiable on the surface, but the occasional hint of coldness that inadvertently flashed in his eyes told Qin Yuanging that it was all an act.

Gao Zhida introduced him as Zhang Chunyuo, who had come with Su Yaoyue. He didn’t say much else, and Qin Yuanging didn’t ask too much.

But judging from his aura, he didn’t seem like an ordinary person.

“Yaoyue heard that I was coming to Jing City and insisted on coming with me for a visit, saying she wanted to take advantage of her free time to travel and see the sights.”

Gao Zhida took the initiative to explain to Qin Yuanging.

Su Lirui had some connections with him, and he couldn’t refuse when his precious daughter wanted to come along.

However, this matter had come up on short notice, and Gao Zhida hadn’t had time to inform Qin Yuanging in advance. He was afraid Qin Yuanging would mind him bringing an extra person without warning.

Qin Yuanging expressed his understanding, and he had no ill intentions towards Su Yaoyue.

The group took their seats, and Qin Yuanging gentlemanly pulled out chairs for the two women, Su Yaoyue and Wu Xiaoyun.

“Since Miss Su has made the rare trip, she must enjoy herself.”

Qin Yuanging had arranged for some Jing City specialties, which were fresh, fragrant, and light, with moderate flavors. The group chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was fairly harmonious.

But Su Yaoyue had come with a purpose, and as they talked, the topic naturally turned to Li Chongge.

“Mr. Qin, you seem to have a good relationship with Mr. Li?”

Qin Yuanging smiled politely.

“We’re just acquaintances.”

Qin Yuanging didn’t want to use Li Chongge to gain anything for himself, nor did he want to become a breakthrough point for others trying to conquer Li Chongge.

“More than that, right? I thought you two seemed quite close last time in Jiang City.”

Su Yaoyue wasn’t just speculating. Judging from Li Chongge’s behavior last time, the two of them definitely seemed like more than “just acquaintances.”

What was Li Chongge’s status? Would he personally pick someone up and even act as their driver?

And if she remembered correctly, Li Chongge had even served Qin Yuanging a bowl of soup at dinner that night.

“Mr. Li is just a nice person; he’s considerate to everyone.”

“That’s not true, he…”

“Yaoyue.”

Su Yaoyue tried to list some details she had noticed to refute him, but Gao Zhida interrupted her.

Noticing Qin Yuanging’s evasiveness, Gao Zhida helpfully shut Su Yaoyue up.

Su Yaoyue also realized that she was being a bit pushy and quickly smiled apologetically, stopping her words.

She had forgotten that knowing when to stop was also a form of politeness.

“Speaking of which, I recently heard that the Li family is considering a marriage alliance with the Lin family. Before Qingming, Granddaughter of Old Lin, Lin Xiangzhi, visited the Li Family Old Residence, and seemed to be well-received by the elders of the Li family. I expect good news to come out soon.”

Gao Zhida wasn’t someone who liked to gossip about others, but seeing Su Yaoyue’s enthusiasm, he couldn’t bear to see her get caught up in it, as she was a younger generation he had watched grow up.

He was saying this to her, telling her and the Su family to give up their thoughts. The Lin family was not to be trifled with.

Qin Yuanging’s hand paused as he held his wine glass, but after a moment, he continued to laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.

Lin Xiangzhi, ah, she was a very good woman. Qin Yuanging had met her before. She was elegant, generous, and had an outstanding temperament. She was a good match for Li Chongge.

Qin Yuanging’s feelings were like rats scurrying in the sewer, unable to see the light of day, but his blessings were honest and sincere, something he could offer openly.

He had expected this day to come, but he hadn’t expected it to be so soon.

Counting the days, he had also returned to the country before Qingming.

So he had rushed back from afar just to wait and witness Li Chongge’s happiness with his own eyes.

There was pain, but there was also relief.

He, Qin Yuanging, could afford to let go!

That’s a lie…

He couldn’t pick it up, and he couldn’t let it go…

Su Yaoyue sighed to herself. She had finally met a man she was interested in, but he was about to get married, and she didn’t even have a chance to make a move.

She wasn’t interested in men who were already in relationships. Pursuing single men was called brave, but pursuing men with girlfriends or who were married was demeaning oneself.

She, Su Yaoyue, disdained being that kind of woman.

No matter how good Li Chongge was, it couldn’t change her bottom line.

“Mr. Qin, are you free these next few days? How about you show me around Jing City?”

Gao Zhida’s eyes darted around, and he said with a smile, “Yes, you two are young people and should have a lot to talk about. President Qin, just do me a favor and accompany Yaoyue for a stroll.”

Qin Yuanging reluctantly agreed. After all, since the conversation had reached this point, it would be too impolite to refuse Su Yaoyue again.

Qin Yuanging drank two glasses of red wine during the meal. Under Gao Zhida’s matchmaking, he successfully secured another big deal for Huichuang.

Wu Xiaoyun was extremely excited.

They were all staying at a hotel under Gao Zhida’s name. There was another meeting after this dinner, so they didn’t linger.

Qin Yuanging was happy to have some free time. After seeing everyone off, he leaned against the car door and smoked.

Considering that Wu Xiaoyun and Su Yaoyue were present, Qin Yuanging had stubbornly refrained from smoking during the entire meal, and he had been holding it in.

Qin Yuanging was tall, well-proportioned, and good-looking. Dressed in a suit, he leaned against the gleaming Maybach, lazily exhaling smoke, shrouded in a haze that Wu Xiaoyun couldn’t understand.

She really didn’t quite understand. As the only son of the Qin family, he lived a smooth and successful life. What was there to be depressed about…

After admiring him for half a minute in secret, Wu Xiaoyun asked him, “President Qin, it’s still early. Are you going straight back? Should I call Master Zheng for a taxi?”

Qin Yuanging glanced at the time.

“Let’s go. I’ll take you out to get a taxi. I won’t drive back tonight.”

He really wasn’t in a good mood today and didn’t want to go home too early.

Rather than going home and feeling restless, he might as well go out for a walk.

Qin Yuanging aimlessly circled around Puhe Road until the crowds on the street gradually thinned out, and all the hustle and bustle gradually returned to silence before he finally left.