Starting from Taohuawu, kilometers away

The door of the box slowly opened, and a rich, spicy aroma wafted out.

Sister Meng, wearing a simple and elegant casual outfit and with a calm smile on her face, walked into this private room decorated in red and yellow as the main colors.

Her steps were steady and her eyes revealed a hint of charm.

Following behind her were Zhou Ye and Zeng Shunxi, each with a different expression. Zhou Ye had a slightly nervous look on his face, as if he was a little uneasy about the upcoming social occasion, while Zeng Shunxi had a confident look on his face, with a contemptuous smile on his lips.

As soon as they stepped over the threshold, the air was filled with warm greetings.

Bai Lu, Xu Zhisheng, Sun Zhenni and Fan Chengcheng were already sitting around the round table. When they saw the visitors, they all stood up and waved, smiling. Their enthusiasm was like the heater in the box, warming people's hearts.

"Sister Meng, you're here!"

Bai Lu's voice was the loudest, and her eyes sparkled with genuine passion.

Xu Zhisheng, with a gentlemanly demeanor, bowed slightly and said in his deep voice: "Boss Meng, you are such a beauty."

Sun Zhenni and Fan Chengcheng followed closely behind, and the former said in her soft voice: "Sister Meng, long time no see, you are still so radiant."

The latter was simple and direct: "Sister Meng, this way please."

Li Cheng also walked forward quickly. His eyes stayed on his artist Zhou Ye for a few seconds, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He then turned to Sister Meng and greeted her politely and professionally: "Sister Meng, come and take a seat!"

Sister Meng looked anxious, with beads of sweat on her forehead. She pinched her waist unconsciously, took a deep breath, and was about to explain to everyone.

However, Li Cheng, Bai Lu, Sun Zhenni, Xu Zhisheng and Fan Chengcheng had already gathered around them, their eyes full of teasing and the smiles on their lips unable to be hidden.

Sister Meng opened her mouth to speak, but found herself surrounded by a teasing atmosphere and was speechless for a moment.

“It’s all thanks to Zeng Shunxi!”

Sister Meng finally found an excuse, with a hint of helplessness and complaint in her voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ye and Zeng Shunxi, who were watching from the sidelines, were stunned.

Zeng Shunxi widened his eyes, and was a little confused for a moment, as if he was trying to confirm whether he had really become the "culprit" in Sister Meng's words.

“What the hell, is that me?”

When Zeng Shunxi said this in Cantonese, his tone was full of surprise and innocence.

This sudden dialect sentence made the whole atmosphere more relaxed and also eased Sister Meng's mood.

Although she might still be making excuses for being late, everyone present could feel the lightness and humor of the moment.

People around started laughing. Although the scene was lively, it was also a special kind of harmony.

Sister Meng's explanation, Zeng Shunxi's innocence, and everyone's teasing together weave together the unique atmosphere of this scene.

Zhou also stood aside, just watching all this with a smile, as if he had already anticipated such a development.

Fan Chengcheng glanced through the crowd and caught sight of Zhou Ye's figure. He immediately smiled and quickly stood up to give up his seat.

Zhou Ye smiled at him and sat down next to Li Cheng as lightly as a swallow returning to its nest.

Sun Zhenni beside Li Cheng is like another scenery, complementing Zhou Ye, quiet and brilliant.

Bai Lu sat opposite, his eyes wandering between the two beauties, and finally shook his head helplessly at Li Cheng and sighed: "Your family is too discerning, two beautiful women."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Cheng waved his hand eagerly to interrupt, "Hey, hey, hey, my company doesn't just have these two beauties, we have all kinds of beauties, like Guli Nazha, Wang Zixuan, etc. Our company is full of beauties!"

His voice was full of pride and honor, as if he was describing an invaluable work of art.

Zhou Ye and Sun Zhenni sat there quietly, their beauty unique to each. One was like peach blossoms in spring, delicate and gorgeous; the other was like plum blossoms in winter, cool and elegant.

The two of them had elegant postures, like ladies walking out of a painting, adding a touch of extraordinary charm to this originally ordinary scene.

There was a hint of pride in Fan Chengcheng's smile. He leaned over and whispered to Zhou Ye, as if he was sharing a little secret.

Zhou Ye nodded slightly, a playful smile on her lips, her eyes sparkling with a lively light, like the brightest stars in the night sky.

Li Cheng was immersed in his own words, talking incessantly, his finger pointing to the sky, as if depicting a beautiful picture of the company full of beautiful women.

For a moment, the whole space was filled with their emotions, lively and warm. The people around them could not help but be infected by this joy and watched this scene with smiles on their faces.

Sister Meng frowned slightly, staring at Li Cheng's endless chatter. She raised her hand slightly, her voice full of unquestionable authority: "Have you ordered?"

There was silence all around, everyone's heads were shaking like rattles, and the confusion in their eyes formed an awkward picture.

Sister Meng smiled slightly, seemingly helpless, but also as if she was calm and at ease. She waved to the waiter to come over, and a series of authentic Sichuan dishes popped out of her mouth, like pearls falling on a jade plate, crisp and pleasant to the ear.

After the dishes were served one by one, she returned to the main topic and began to introduce Zeng Shunxi to Li Cheng.

Zeng Shunxi, a wealthy young man with a prominent family background, immediately stood up from his seat when he heard Sister Meng's voice. He extended his hand to Li Cheng, his eyes flashing with a desire for communication.

A smile spread across Li Cheng's face. He stood up and shook hands with the confident and powerful hand.

There seemed to be a tacit understanding in the air, and the handshake between the two men was simple yet full of weight.

Sister Meng was observing from the side, a satisfied arc appeared on the corner of her mouth and a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes.

Zeng Shunxi seemed to have heard of Li Cheng before. He cast an admiring look at his new friend, and Li Cheng responded with humility.

There was a sense of mutual appreciation in the air, and this accidental encounter, accompanied by delicious food, seemed particularly warm and profound.

At this time, Zhou Ye's voice clearly spread to every corner.

Her words were like a brisk tune, gently floating in the air of the alley, "Li Cheng, the nephew of Sister Bingbing and Sister Xue, and also the prince of our Hesong."

These words seemed to create ripples in the air, and a hint of curiosity and awe appeared in the eyes of the employees.

Li Cheng sat there, his posture natural and calm, and when he heard the other party's words, it seemed as if he had already expected this moment.

When he shook his head slightly, the action was simple but powerful, as if it was an order, and Zhou Ye immediately understood it.

Her smile was like a ray of warm sunshine, instantly illuminating the surrounding space. "You will know the rest when you get to know her in the future."

There is a childish cunning in Zeng Shunxi's laughter and his eyes sparkle with a desire for the unknown.

He was full of curiosity about the family background behind Li Cheng. This curiosity was like the hazy fog in the misty Jiangnan, lingering in his heart. He even specially asked the elders in his family, but unfortunately all he got was "Don't ask, it won't do him any harm to get to know him well after getting to know him." His ears were almost callused from hearing these words.

This sentence reveals his ignorance of family secrets and his eager pursuit of the truth.

After listening to Zhou Ye's introduction of Li Cheng, Fan Chengcheng's mouth corners unconsciously curled up slightly.

There was a hint of cunning in his eyes, as if he had seen through Li Cheng's personality.

He knew that Li Cheng was not the kind of person who liked to stand in the spotlight at parties and enjoy the attention of everyone. His status, like that of Prince Song, was enough to maneuver among the inner fish.

If it weren’t for Sister Meng’s dinner party, I believe everyone else would have tried every possible means to get the chance to attend this dinner.

In this world of fame and fortune, Li Cheng's low-keyness seems particularly precious.

Fan Chengcheng thought to himself that such occasions might not be common for Li Cheng.

He imagined how Li Cheng cleverly avoided endless social engagements and hypocritical interactions in Neiyu's life, maintaining his own tranquility and authenticity.

Behind this glamorous surface, Li Cheng perhaps enjoys sitting around a table with truly like-minded people and talking about the joy of art and life.

In Fan Chengcheng's smile, in addition to his understanding and appreciation of Li Cheng, there was also a sense of expectation.

He was looking forward to the upcoming dinner, and how unusual it would be, and how it would showcase Li Cheng's unique personal charm.

In this world where fame and fortune are intertwined, every sincere communication is extremely precious.

Fan Chengcheng knew that tonight's party might become a breath of fresh air among the inner circle, making people re-examine this unassuming but unignorable Li Cheng.

Inside the box, the atmosphere was warm and relaxed.

There was a hint of pride in Sister Meng's smile. She looked at Li Cheng and Zeng Shunxi who had successfully added each other on WeChat. She felt a sense of satisfaction as if everything was under control.

She clapped her hands gently, as if playing a song of applause for the perfection of this moment.

"Chaoyue will be here soon. She rushed here right after finishing her performance."

There was a hint of anticipation in Sister Meng's voice, as if an exciting secret was about to be revealed.

Bai Lu, Sun Zhenni, and Xu Zhisheng nodded silently, with a hint of understanding in their eyes, as if they were all aware of the upcoming surprise.

Sister Meng turned around and looked at Li Cheng. She asked with a hint of curiosity and enthusiasm: "Don't you like Rocket Girls? Let me introduce Yang Chaoyue to you."

As soon as the words fell, the air seemed to freeze for a second.

Before Li Cheng could react, Zeng Shunxi couldn't hold back his laughter. His laughter broke the brief silence: "Chaoyue told me that she and Li Cheng have known each other for a long time."

This sentence was like a drop of water falling into hot oil, instantly causing waves.

The atmosphere in the box suddenly became lively, and there was a hint of playfulness and surprise in everyone's smile, as if the long-awaited answer to the mystery had finally been solved, and the story behind it made people imagine more.

When Sister Meng heard what Zeng Shunxi said, a hint of surprise appeared on her face.

She stared at Li Cheng, as if trying to find the answer from his expression.

“How did you know each other?”

There was a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, revealing her inner surprise.

A smile appeared on Li Cheng's face, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.

"I met him at a party held by Penguin. I met a lot of people at that time."

His voice was lighthearted, as if he were sharing an amusing secret.

After listening to this, Zeng Shunxi nodded slightly, with a smile on his face.

"I was busy at work and was absent, otherwise I would have wanted to meet you that day."

There was a hint of regret in his tone, but more of anticipation for the future.

Li Cheng raised the teacup in his hand and gestured to Zeng Shunxi, his smile becoming even brighter.

“It’s not too late to get to know each other now.”

His words were simple and powerful, full of optimism and expectations for the future.

Bai Lu stood at the corner of the dining table, his eyes fixed on Li Cheng. His elegant demeanor was particularly eye-catching among the crowd.

She caught a glimpse of Li Cheng's calmness when talking to others, with a decent smile on his lips, a water cup lightly held in both hands, and a sociable light flashing in his eyes.

This scene reminded her of Li Cheng's usual resistance to dinner parties, and the doubts in her heart surged like a tide.

Fan Chengcheng noticed Bai Lu's gaze and followed her line of sight to look at Li Cheng. The two exchanged a meaningful look.

She and Fan Chengcheng looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and disbelief.

Fan Chengcheng shrugged slightly and raised his eyebrows, as if to say, "Look, this is not like his usual style."

Bai Lu was even more confused, but could only accept this reality silently. He sighed in his heart that Li Cheng's performance in social occasions was like two different people from who he was in private.

Xu Zhisheng's eyes fell on Li Cheng, the handsome guy who always seemed a little reserved and didn't talk much in private, but now he was at ease in social occasions.

His words are like the spring breeze, gentle and charming, making people feel comfortable and reluctant to leave.

There was confidence in Li Cheng's smile, a side of him that Xu Zhisheng had never seen before.

Xu Zhisheng couldn't help but murmur in his heart, the Li Cheng in front of him seemed to be a completely different person from his usual self.

In this glamorous occasion, Li Cheng spoke freely and every word seemed to be carefully chosen, which not only showed his own connotation, but also cleverly catered to everyone present.

Xu Zhisheng thought silently, maybe this is what growth is. Everyone has different faces, and only in specific environments and among specific people will these faces be revealed one by one.

Despite his inner feelings, Xu Zhisheng was involuntarily attracted to Li Cheng. Looking at him in his seat, they left a series of pleasant conversations.

Li Cheng's social skills surprised Xu Zhisheng and made him start to re-evaluate this seemingly ordinary friend.

At this moment, Xu Zhisheng realized that Li Cheng's maturity and change might be exactly what the other party lacked.

Sun Zhenni sat next to Li Cheng, her eyes flashing with admiration as she stared at the boss in front of her who was sharp-tongued and smooth-mannered.

He was dealing skillfully with Zeng Shunxi, being both considerate and flexible in his words. Sun Zhenni couldn't help but admire him inwardly: This is not only the art of language, but also the wisdom of survival.

She felt a spontaneous respect for her boss. This calm and relaxed demeanor was exactly the workplace state she longed for.

However, Zhou Ye on the side had a different mood.

There was a barely perceptible trace of resentment on her face, and her thoughts drifted back to the youthful days when she first joined Hesong.

At that time, Li Cheng always greeted her with a gentle and kind smile, and the sincerity in his words and actions made her believe it without a doubt.

As time went by, she gradually uncovered the other side of this young boss, Li Cheng, who was good at playing word games and speaking differently to different people.

Zhou couldn't help but ask himself, is this the real him? Or is he another person under the workplace mask? (End of this chapter)