Chapter 168 Bored
Chapter 168 Bored
Qi Yanchao was surprised to see Rong Shu at the company. "Coming to the company so early? Aren't you going to be with Meimei?"
Rong Shu sipped her coffee and said, "Sheng Tingchen has arrived in Shanghai."
Qi Yanchao was surprised and said, "Sheng Tingchen really dotes on Meimei. If I had known, you would have been better off not bringing Meimei along."
Rong Shu sighed helplessly, "Yes!"
I don't know if he really had something to do, or if he came for some other reason.
Qi Yanchao looked at her, wanting to say something, but in the end he said nothing.
Forget it.
Meimei is Rong Shu's daughter after all. After being separated for five years, Meimei is still so dependent on her. It would be hard for anyone to let her go.
Women, in particular, tend to be more emotional than rational when it comes to children.
But he finally said, "Xiao Shu, when Mei Mei grows up, she will definitely understand you."
Rong Shu nodded and said, "I know."
Two o'clock in the afternoon.
The signing ceremony is ready, and relevant media are also present today.
Not only An Hongjie was present that day, but also Chairman An Hongda, who is An Qingyue's father. He was nearly sixty years old, but he was well-maintained and walked with the air of a wealthy family patriarch.
Beside him was a young man who looked to be only about twenty years old. The young man was handsome and dressed in a suit, but he couldn't hide his youthful spirit. His features were exactly like those of An Qingyue's mother. You didn't need to guess who he was.
But what surprised Rong Shu even more was...
Su Qingzhi actually came too.
Su Qingzhi and An Hongda were still chatting about something, looking exceptionally harmonious, a picture of "filial piety and parental love".
Rong Shu couldn't help but say, "I feel embarrassed just watching this."
Qi Yanchao smiled and said in a low voice, "So those who can become superior people must endure what ordinary people cannot."
An Hongda and Su Qingzhi came over and shook hands with them.
When An Hongda saw Rong Shu, he couldn't help but take a second look, and then praised her, "I never expected Rong En to have such a talented and beautiful woman."
Rong Shu smiled faintly, "Chairman An, you flatter me."
The two sides exchanged a few simple greetings.
Before the signing ceremony began.
An Hongda took the stage and gave a brief speech.
Qi Yanchao delivered a speech.
Su Qingzhi listened attentively from below the stage, clapping occasionally.
Rong Shu was sitting two chairs away from him. Now that there was no one in between, she couldn't help but look at him.
The man had deep-set eyes and a handsome profile that revealed unfathomable emotions.
Su Qingzhi noticed the gaze from the side and turned to look at Rong Shu. Their eyes met, and Rong Shu didn't seem embarrassed. Su Qingzhi looked at her, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said, "Miss Evelynn, is there something you need?"
Rong Shu said calmly, "It's nothing."
She looked away.
After the representatives of both sides finished their speeches, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed in the presence of the media and other witnesses.
It was already 5 p.m. when we finished.
Anjia hosted a dinner party that evening.
Rong Shu and Qi Yanchao prepared to go get something to eat first.
I just got on the bus.
Her phone vibrated; it was a call from Sheng Tingchen.
Rong Shu answered, "Hello!"
Sheng Tingchen's voice came through, saying, "I have something to do tonight. You come back and keep Meimei company."
Rong Shu paused for a moment, then said, "I also have things to do."
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.
Sheng Tingchen hung up the phone.
Rong Shu put down her phone. Although he didn't force her to go back, she felt an inexplicable irritation.
Qi Yanchao looked at her and asked, "Are you going back?"
He realized that Sheng Tingchen had completely manipulated Rong Shu's emotions through Meimei.
Rong Shu's face was sullen. After a long while, she let out a breath and said, "I'll call Meimei first."
"Um."
Rong Shu composed herself and dialed Mei Mei's phone, but no one answered.
Meimei's phone watch must have been left in her bedroom upstairs, so she didn't hear it.
She also didn't have the nanny's phone number.
Qi Yanchao said, "Sheng Tingchen will definitely arrange for someone to take good care of Meimei. If you're worried about Meimei, I can attend the dinner party at the An family's house."
After a moment of silence, Rong Shu said, "I'll go back after the banquet!"
She sent a message to Meimei.
The two went to a restaurant and ate something, but Rong Shu really didn't have much of an appetite.
Before the dinner began.
Qi Yanchao accompanied her to choose a formal dress. They selected a simple, fitted white long dress with minimal embellishments, yet it exuded elegance and sophistication.
The dinner was held at a five-star hotel owned by the MK Group.
Anjia also invited executives from companies that have partnered with Anjia to attend tonight's banquet. Of course, Rong Shu and Qi Yanchao are the most important protagonists of tonight's banquet.
The two arrived at the banquet hall.
Upon seeing the two, An Hongjie quickly stepped forward to greet them.
Not long after.
An Hongda also arrived, accompanied by Madam An. Madam An wore a dark green evening gown, her beautiful figure and elegant face drawing everyone's attention upon her arrival.
Mrs. An's status in the social circles of Shanghai's elite women is now absolutely second to none.
As Madam An was greeting people, she spotted Rong Shu standing not far away and couldn't help but frown slightly.
But she quickly and naturally looked away.
An Hongda led Madam An to Qi Yanchao and Rong Shu and greeted them.
Qi Yanchao looked at Su Qingzhi and greeted her politely, "Madam An."
Su Jinxi said, "Welcome to Haishi. Please forgive me if there is anything I have done to neglect our hospitality."
Qi Yanchao said, "There is nothing wrong with our hospitality. Chairman An's courtesy has truly overwhelmed us."
Su Jinxi smiled, her gaze falling on Rong Shu, and asked, "And this is?"
Even if there were any past grievances, in public, especially since this is Anjia's home turf, everyone has to be polite on the surface.
Qi Yanchao looked at Madam An and said with a faint smile, "This is Evelynn, the head of our Rongen Investment Department. Madam An should have met her before."
Su Jinxi smiled and said, "So Miss Evelynn is the Director of Rong En Investment Department. To be able to hold such an important position at such a young age, Miss Evelynn is truly outstanding and has a promising future."
Rong Shu was thoroughly disgusted by Su Jinxi's insincere praise. A faint smile appeared on her lips. "I can't accept such praise from Madam An."
Su Jinxi's expression softened.
An Hongda naturally sensed that something was wrong.
Qi Yanchao remained silent.
An Hongda smiled and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Miss Evelynn is quite the joker."
Rong Shu smiled faintly and said nothing more.
An Hongda exchanged a few words with Qi Yanchao and then took his wife to greet other guests.
An Hongjie brought his men over and introduced them to Qi Yanchao.
"Madam, what misunderstanding do you have with Evelynn?" An Hongda asked in a low voice.
Su Jinxi simply sighed and said, "It's nothing."
At this time.
A strange noise came from the doorway.
Rong Shu glanced at the doorway subconsciously and saw three people walk in.
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