Chen Jiaojiao was brought to a cocktail party by the company's vice president.
As they walked, Uncle Tang quietly introduced her to the business magnates appearing in her field of vision and advised her on what to pay attention to.
Doing business was so boring, and attending such cocktail parties was even more so.
Looking around, she saw a crowd of middle-aged men dressed in almost identical attire.
Their conversations were dull, their manners rigid, and it was all so uninteresting.
But one had to earn money to live.
Besides taking over her father's business, she had no other talents. Even if it was boring, she had to grit her teeth and go through with it.
Holding her wine glass, she mingled with the guests alongside Uncle Tang.
Chen Jiaojiao was beautiful, sweet-tongued, and bold. She quickly pleased all the seniors.
As the wine flowed, her stomach still felt empty. She wanted to go to the food area to grab something to eat.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, an extraordinary man entered her field of vision.
He was also wearing black trousers, a black suit, and a white shirt.
But due to his youth and tall, straight figure, he stood out from the crowd at the party.
Even before seeing his face, just by looking at his neat back of the head, Chen Jiaojiao could tell he was handsome.
Forgetting about the food, she quickly went to Uncle Tang and asked, "Who is that?"
Uncle Tang said, "He's the CEO of Zhan Group. Jincheng is planning a major event soon, attracting investment, and the Zhan family is very interested in this project."
Zhan Beijue? He's back?
No wonder he's so extraordinary.
Chen Jiaojiao's eyes immediately lit up.
"I know the CEO of Zhan Group. I didn't expect to run into an acquaintance. Wait, I'll go say hello!"
She held her wine glass and gracefully walked behind the man.
The man was talking in a low voice with others.
Chen Jiaojiao, very familiarly, patted his shoulder and said sweetly, "Hello, long time no see."
When the man turned around, she was stunned.
It wasn't Zhan Beijue.
It was the acting CEO of Zhan Group, Hu Jiasheng, who had no gentlemanly demeanor at all.
She had just argued with him at Zhan Group that morning, and now she ran into him at a cocktail party in Jincheng.
What kind of fated encounter was this?
Hu Jiasheng also didn't expect to meet her here.
Chen Jiaojiao was completely different from that morning.
She was wearing a simple, yet figure-hugging black cocktail dress.
Her long, wavy hair cascaded down, her makeup was exquisite, and she was adorned with jewels.
She looked like a graceful lady of high society.
She was a world away from the plain-faced, jeans-and-t-shirt wearing, foul-mouthed girl from that morning.
He didn't expect her to come over and greet him, and with such a good attitude.
In front of everyone, Hu Jiasheng returned her smile.
"Yes, what a coincidence. Long time no see."
Coincidence my foot, long time no see my ass.
If I had known it was you, I would have died before coming to speak to you!
Chen Jiaojiao regretted it so much she wanted to bite her tongue.
"Heh heh."
She gave a dry laugh.
"You guys carry on. I just came to say hello and I'll be going now."
With that, she held her wine glass and walked away.
Only when the people around him were gone did Hu Jiasheng ask his entourage, "Who was that woman?"
The entourage replied.
"She's the daughter of Jincheng's coal magnate, Chen Runfu. It's said she's spoiled and lawless, and her temper is notoriously arrogant and overbearing. It's the first time I've seen her at this kind of event."
So she really had a significant background.
As expected, the friends of the rich are also rich.
No wonder Jiang Nanfang was familiar with her.
"Tell me more."
The entourage then dug up all of Chen Jiaojiao's information.
"She's 20 years old this year. A freshman at a local media university in Jincheng. Single."
Hu Jiasheng frowned slightly, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
At ten o'clock that night, the cocktail party ended. Chen Jiaojiao, arm in arm with Uncle Tang, was among the first to leave.
Hu Jiasheng followed closely behind.
As they exited the building and reached the parking lot, the driver opened the car door. Just as Chen Jiaojiao was about to get in and leave,
Hu Jiasheng called out to her, "Miss Chen. Please wait a moment."
Chen Jiaojiao turned around and saw Hu Jiasheng, tall and long-legged, approaching against the light.
She thought to herself, "Wait for you for what? What do I have to talk about with you?"
Hu Jiasheng walked up to her in a few steps and held up his phone.
"I'm sorry, I didn't bring my assistant. I left in a hurry and forgot to charge my phone."
"I won't be able to return to Nancheng for two days, but I still have some matters to report to my family. Could I borrow your phone?"
Borrow her phone?
If you want to hit on me, just say so. Why the obvious detour?
You didn't ask anyone else around you, but you're asking me? Your acting is too clumsy!
Chen Jiaojiao hadn't spoken yet, but Hu Jiasheng had seen through her thoughts.
"No one else has Jiang Nanfang's phone number. I'm afraid only you here do."
"Jiang Nanfang? You want to call her?"
"So, can I use it?"
Chen Jiaojiao handed him her phone with a look of confusion.
Hu Jiasheng spoke to Jiang Nanfang in front of her.
He said the Jincheng project was delayed and he wouldn't be back for two days. There was an issue with some product parameters in the technical department, and she should confirm it when she had time.
Jiang Nanfang agreed, and they hung up.
Chen Jiaojiao's curiosity was piqued to the highest degree.
"What's your relationship with Jiang Nanfang?"
"Does my relationship with her have anything to do with Miss Chen?"
"..."
Damn it. It's not like you're borrowing someone else's phone anymore.
Chen Jiaojiao opened her mouth, ready to lash out, but Hu Jiasheng smiled faintly.
"Have your driver take me back to the hotel. I'll tell you slowly on the way."
This guy was really impolite.
Did the organizers not provide you with a car for coming all this way to attend a cocktail party?
Hu Jiasheng saw through her thoughts again.
"I have a car. But I had him drive someone else. Miss Chen shouldn't be so stingy. The hotel isn't far, it won't cost you much gas."
They got into the car together. Before he could say anything about their relationship, Chen Jiaojiao looked at him with an interrogating gaze.
Hu Jiasheng smiled again.
"This is my private matter, and I don't want too many people to know. How about you leave me your contact information, and we can chat privately?"
Contact information?
If Chen Jiaojiao remembered correctly, didn't they exchange contact information the first time they met?
Before she could even delete Hu Jiasheng, he deleted her?
"You deleted me on WeChat?"
"I'm sorry. At the time, I didn't expect us to have such a deep connection and meet again and again. I thought you really disliked me, so..."
"I really dislike you! It's the first time anyone has ever deleted my WeChat proactively. Who cares about your messy affairs!"
Chen Jiaojiao angrily turned her head away.
Hu Jiasheng didn't say anything else. They sat there, side by side, until the driver stopped the car in front of the hotel.
Hu Jiasheng got out of the car. Before leaving, he thanked her.
"Thank you, Miss Chen, for giving me a ride. When I return to Nancheng, I'll treat you to a meal."
With that, he gently closed the door.
Chen Jiaojiao sat in the car, feeling annoyed and bored. Before she could get home, a friend request came through on WeChat.
She clicked on it and saw it was Hu Jiasheng.
Remark: Give me a chance, Miss Chen. I apologize for my rudeness earlier.