A secret tryst? Her brotherly love triangle backfired.

Chapter 204 "Is the real intention not in the wine?"

It is said that among the elite elites, beauty is merely an embellishment to power; it is a diversion that cannot stir up any waves.

But Xia's father knew that was nonsense.

Exquisite beauty has always been a powerful weapon throughout history.

As long as you catch the right trend, a large number of billionaires can emerge in just a few years, while a stunningly beautiful woman may not appear even once in a century.

Absolute beauty can stir up the world's affairs, let alone just... a storm.

Xia's father went to great lengths to get tickets to this banquet, bringing his daughter along on a special trip; it would be a lie to say he had no ulterior motives.

Compared to the truly powerful and wealthy, the Xia family may not be much, but they are still well-known in Beijing.

If you take the path of 'true love,' who says you can't marry into that family? The Xia family will also rise in status along with you.

After all, his daughter was only eighteen, but she had already grown into a beautiful and charming young woman, and was poised and elegant.

She has a very good appearance.

But now, his daughter, on whom he had placed so much hope, had become nothing more than an insignificant supporting character in front of the visitors.

Whose daughter is this?
Both of Xia's parents were lost in thought as they watched their daughter approach step by step, even pausing their conversation with Shen Zhixing.

Of course, Shen Zhixing didn't notice their reactions.

His entire attention was focused on the girl walking towards him.

From Tang Wanwan's perspective, it looked like all three of them turned around at the same time, stopped talking, and waited for her.

Without stopping, she walked a few steps closer and called out, "Little..."

The moment the word "little" left her lips, Shen Zhixing's eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked at her with a half-smile.

Tang Wanwan blinked, coughed lightly, and changed her words to "Zhixing".

Shen Zhixing hummed in agreement and smiled, "You've been here for so long, and you finally remembered to come and say hello."

He noticed her as soon as she arrived.

There is no past, only because Jiang Yanzhi is there, and I don't want to make things difficult for her.

After all, she needed Jiang Yanzhi.

That alone is enough to make him back down and wait patiently.

Shen Zhixing looked at the bright and elegant girl in front of him.

The fitted dress hugged her slender yet shapely figure, revealing a large expanse of fair skin on her shoulders and neck. From his nearly 1.9-meter height, he could see things that others couldn't.

He had held this body in his arms for an entire night.

Shen Zhixing's eyes darkened slightly. He gently raised his chin and said, "Pull your shawl up a bit; the night breeze is a bit chilly."

It's late September now, and the last warmth of summer has long since disappeared. It's especially chilly at night.

Tang Wanwan hadn't noticed her shawl slipping down to her elbow while she was eating, but upon hearing this, she obediently pulled it back up.

Nearby, Xia's parents, who had witnessed their conversation, exchanged a glance.

Xia's mother looked at her daughter and said softly, "Xiaoman, who is this...?"

“It’s my classmate Tang Wanwan,” Xia Xiaoman said with a smile. “Our dorm rooms are right next door. I didn’t expect to run into her here.”

"So it's Miss Tang,"

A delighted smile immediately appeared on Xia's mother's face. She reached out to Tang Wanwan, her shoulders and neck slightly tilted forward, appearing somewhat respectful.

She might not know who Tang Wanwan was, but seeing Shen Zhixing's attitude towards her, she adopted the same attitude she had towards Shen Zhixing in her interactions.

This was the first time Tang Wanwan had received a handshake from an 'elder'.

She paused for a moment, then reached out her hand.

Xia's mother grabbed her hand, her smile growing wider as she stared at her. "Xiaoman is so lucky to have a friend like Miss Tang. When do you have time to come over to our house? Auntie will cook you some dishes herself."

She was very tactful and showed no intention of probing Tang Wanwan's background; she simply praised her repeatedly, making no one feel offended.

He also felt a sense of obligation to accept such hospitality. Noticing that Tang Wanwan was not good at handling these situations, Shen Zhixing reached out and placed his hand on her wrist, separating the two of them.

He glanced at Xia Xiaoman beside him, then looked down at Tang Wanwan and asked, "Is this your classmate or your friend?"

You can have many classmates.

Friends, especially those emphasized in this kind of setting, carry a certain weight.

Xia's father and mother held their breath.

Clearly, this answer will determine Shen Zhixing's perception of the Xia family.

I can't say whether it will directly lead to an order, but it can at least add an extra layer of leverage.

Sensing her parents' anxiety, Xia Xiaoman's heart also tightened.

In this atmosphere, Tang Wanwan said softly, "She's a friend, a good friend I just met. Her name is Xia Xiaoman. She has a great personality, is generous and cheerful, and I like her a lot."

As she spoke, she introduced Shen Zhixing to Xia Xiaoman, "He is also my... friend."

The word "friend" improved Shen Zhixing's mood, and he looked at Xia Xiaoman and nodded slightly.

Xia Xiaoman immediately returned the smile.

In the distance, Jiang Yanzhi put down his wine glass, turned his head to look at the dessert area, and when he didn't see anyone, he subconsciously began searching the entire place for Tang Wanwan.

His eyes narrowed quickly.

It landed firmly on her wrist.

There, it was being held by Shen Zhixing.

They dared to shake hands right under his nose.

But what he didn't know was that in just a few seconds, Tang Wanwan quickly noticed that Shen Zhixing hadn't let go, and hurriedly broke free on her own.

Thanks to Tang Wanwan's connection, Xia's parents were talking with radiant smiles, while Shen Zhixing listened half-heartedly until his palm was pulled away, at which point he turned his head to look at them again.

After staring at her for a while, Shen Zhixing suddenly smiled and said to Xia's father, "I don't have a deep impression of your company's business. If there's anything you need, bring the relevant documents to the company tomorrow and we can discuss it with my assistant."

This means they're kicking people out.

But they also allowed me to have a face-to-face meeting at the company tomorrow, which means they were willing to cut in line.

Xia's father understood immediately, smiled and said a few more words, then led his wife away with a knowing look.

Before leaving, he glanced at his daughter.

Xia Xiaoman was far less perceptive than her father, until Shen Zhixing's gaze fell upon her.

Gentle, reserved, and never revealing any emotion.

But she still suddenly realized that in Mr. Shen's eyes, she seemed to be a superfluous existence.

He was gesturing for himself to leave with his parents and not to disturb them.

Tang Wanwan sensed this too, and she certainly didn't want to be alone with Shen Zhixing. She quickly took Xia Xiaoman's arm and said first, "We have something to do..."

He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence.

Because the person I'd been keeping an eye on out of the corner of my eye was walking this way.

Shen Zhixing lifted his eyelids, looked at the newcomer, and smiled: "Your real intention is not what it seems?"

She didn't mean to greet him at all; she was just using her proximity to him to lure that person over.

Tang Wanwan: "..."

She pursed her lips guiltily, ignored his words, and turned to look at the boy who had already arrived in front of her.

The other person was also looking at her.

"Shen Xianyu, let me introduce you to a friend,"

Tang Wanwan composed herself, took Xia Xiaoman's arm, and said, "She's the new classmate I told you about before. You promised to treat us to dinner, remember?"

　One more chapter. I'll try to get back into a better state and continue updating steadily.
　　(End of this chapter)