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Chapter 618 Appearance
On the 23rd floor, inside the "Starry Night Hall".

A subtle, sophisticated fragrance, a blend of white truffle and citrus, floats in the air.

The atmosphere was filled with the joy and mystery unique to young parties.

Guests wearing all sorts of masks gathered in twos and threes, guessing each other's identities, their laughter filling the air.

As the leading lady of the night, Tian Jing was naturally the absolute focus of the entire event.

She moved effortlessly through the crowd, exchanging greetings and taking photos with each friend, always with a sweet smile on her face.

While she was chatting with some friends, the hotel's manager, Mr. Liu, walked over quickly.

He bowed slightly and said respectfully in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Miss Tian, ​​Chairman Tang has just arrived at the hotel. He asked me to tell you that he has to meet a friend and will be a few minutes late. He will be there shortly."

Hearing this, Xiaojing pouted.

What is Lord Tang and Song doing?!
She had planned everything meticulously, with every step precisely timed. How could he have something come up at the last minute?
Now that all her friends are here, and Meng Chuan, Lin Jingming, and others haven't arrived yet, it's the perfect opportunity for her to make her appearance.

Otherwise, they'll steal the spotlight.

Although she felt a little resentful, her expression remained unchanged. She simply nodded slightly and said, "I understand, thank you."

Just then, a young man said with a grin, "Hey, Sister Qingli is here!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes turned to the entrance.

Immediately afterwards, a man and a woman were seen walking side by side toward them.

The woman, dressed in a purple evening gown, with her long hair styled in an updo and wearing a black lace mask, was none other than Xiaojing's best friend, Ni Qingli.

Beside her was a young man in his early thirties.

He wore a pair of exquisite gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, a well-tailored Tom Ford suit, and had a well-proportioned figure.

He wasn't wearing a mask, and a gentle, confident smile always graced his handsome face.

He exudes an aura that combines elegance and competence, unique to young elites.

"It's Lin Jingming from Speed ​​Force, President Lin!" someone immediately exclaimed in a low voice.

“My dad mentioned him, saying that he started from scratch and is extremely capable. He is currently preparing to invest a huge sum of money to build a factory in our Yancheng.”

Some people who didn't know him started asking their friends in hushed tones.

Soon, news of Lin Jingming's illustrious resume spread rapidly among the people.

Despite his young age, he is already a tech upstart valued at over $5 million, frequently appearing in news reports…

This surprised everyone present.

"Sister Qingli, this mask suits you perfectly, it's so mysterious and beautiful!"

"Qingli, you've finally arrived!"

"Mr. Lin, welcome, welcome! I've heard so much about you!"

Many people who knew him immediately smiled and came forward to greet him.

Soon, Lin Jingming, accompanied by Ni Qingli, arrived in front of Xiao Jing.

"Xiaojing, happy birthday." Ni Qingli hugged her best friend and said with a smile, "Look who I brought here. Aren't you surprised? This is a very important guest."

"Happy birthday, Miss Tian." Lin Jingming looked at the radiant Xiao Jing and said with refined manners, "I apologize for not visiting Chairman Tian first, but I felt that the first blessing tonight should be given to the most beautiful birthday star."

A hint of undisguised amazement and admiration flashed in his eyes.

He had a strong liking for Tian Jing.

Not only does she have a figure and appearance that perfectly match his aesthetic, but she also comes from an outstanding family background, making her a standard high-quality, rich, and beautiful woman.

After years of hard work and entrepreneurship, he has achieved great success and it is time for him to consider settling down and starting a family. Tian Jing is undoubtedly the most ideal partner in his heart.

Xiao Jing said politely, "Mr. Lin, you're too kind. It's my honor to receive your blessing."

Liang Yufan, standing nearby, felt a surge of displeasure. As a man, he could clearly sense Lin Jingming's strong intentions.

However, it must be admitted that, in terms of both career achievements and personal charm, I am far from being a match for my opponent.

Under the leadership of Ni Qingli and several core second-generation leaders, Lin Jingming quickly became the absolute core of the entire event.

He is witty and knowledgeable, and can talk about cutting-edge technological trends or the latest business developments with ease.

This was a case of overwhelming force against these young, wealthy second-generation individuals.

This drew gasps of admiration from the crowd, making him the center of attention.

……

On the other side, in the VIP room on the east side, the atmosphere was equally lively.

Besides family friends like Qin Dechang, several of Tian Chengye's important partners in the investment field were also present.

A young man dressed as an assistant walked quickly to Tian Chengye's side.

He whispered, "Chairman Tian, ​​President Lin has arrived. However, he came with Miss Ni and went directly to the Starry Night Hall on the west side."

Upon hearing this, Tian Chengye raised his eyebrows, about to say something.

His wife, Chen Man, stood up gracefully and said with a smile, "Then I'll go and greet them. You two chat for a while."

Lin Jingming, as a prominent guest invited this time, should have come here first.

However, he went directly to Xiaojing's place, and his intentions were self-evident.

As the hosts, they should have shown sufficient respect.

Then, Chen Man bid farewell to everyone present.

Several of her wealthy female friends, whom she had specially invited to "hold the fort," also stood up.

“Let’s go take a look around. I heard that Xiaojing found a professional photographer today, so we can take some beautiful photos.”

"That's right, that's right. We should also meet the outstanding CEO Lin you've been talking about and see just how exceptional he is."

...

As they spoke, a group of six or seven jeweled women walked along the inner passage and left the VIP room in a grand procession.

As soon as we arrived at the entrance of the "Starry Night Hall" on the west side, a burst of youthful and enthusiastic laughter greeted us.

Then I saw Lin Jingming, who was surrounded by admirers, and Tian Jing, who was poised and elegant, standing beside him.

At first glance, one could see Lin Jingming surrounded by a group of young people, like a star being fawned over.

And standing beside him was Tian Jing, dressed in a gorgeous gown, looking exceptionally poised and elegant.

Everyone chatted happily, laughing and talking.

"Manman, look, these two are such a perfect match!" One of Chen Man's best friends nudged her gently with her elbow.

The others nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Lin Jingming.

Chen Man looked at the refined, confident, and extraordinary Lin Jingming in front of her, sighed softly, and felt complicated.

Come closer.

Xiao Jing immediately came over to greet them, "Mom, why did you come here?"

"Of course, we welcome our distinguished guests." Chen Man had a gentle and polite smile on her face. "President Lin, please forgive us for any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Upon seeing her, Lin Jingming immediately stopped talking and politely bowed, saying, "Aunt Chen, you're too kind."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries. Ni Qingli, quick-wittedly stepping forward, began introducing Lin Jingming to everyone:

"Mr. Lin, let me introduce you. This is Aunt Sun, the chairperson of our Yancheng Cultural Foundation; this is Aunt Wang, the wife of the chairman of Huasheng Group; and this is someone from the city..."

Every wealthy woman introduced was someone of considerable importance, representing the core of Yancheng's true upper-class circle.

They smiled and nodded to Lin Jingming, observing this talented young man discreetly.

Lin Jingming greeted them warmly, his eyes shining with increasing joy.

His main reason for investing and building a factory in Yancheng this time was that he was attracted by Tangyi Precision's ability to cultivate a high-precision supply chain channel in the local area.

In the future, it will inevitably undergo deeper development locally.

These wealthy women in front of him, and the family power they represent, are precisely the local connections he needs to cultivate.

His strong interest in Tian Jing stemmed not only from genuine admiration but also from other considerations.

After all, Tian Jing is currently working at Tangyi Precision, which is undoubtedly a stroke of luck and a perfect entry point.

If he could get together with Tian Jing, his future career would be greatly enhanced.

Looking at this harmonious scene of mutual joy and appreciation before my eyes.

Xiao Jing's brows furrowed slightly, her mood somewhat heavy.

The script didn't go according to plan. Tang Song's brother arrived a little late and was completely overshadowed.

Even if they do appear later, the effect will be much worse.

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Chen Man noticed her daughter's expression, and without saying a word, she took her hand and asked, "Jingjing, where's Tang Song? I haven't seen him."

She had seen photos of Tang and Song dynasty figures and actually quite wanted to see them herself.

Ni Qingli's eyes flickered, and she continued, "Xiao Jing, I just found out that you actually have a boyfriend? And he's a former colleague from your company?"

She had just returned from abroad and had been busy with the family business, so she rarely chatted with Tian Jing.

I only heard about this news in the group yesterday.

Lin Jingming raised his eyebrows almost imperceptibly, his smile faded slightly, and his gaze returned to Tian Jing's face with a hint of inquiry.

Zhang Yuxin, who was standing next to her, blinked and asked curiously, "Jingjing, almost everyone's here, why hasn't your mysterious 'boyfriend' arrived yet?"

The atmosphere, which had been relatively harmonious, suddenly became subtle.

Xiao Jing paused for a moment, then smiled and explained, "He was actually already at the hotel, but he ran into an important friend and had to go take care of some work matters. He'll be here soon."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the friends around him varied.

Qin Hua, holding a glass of champagne, casually remarked, "Isn't this a bit strange? His girlfriend's birthday party is such a big event, and as the male lead, he hasn't shown up at all. Now that he's finally here, he suddenly says he has something to take care of? Is he that busy?"

Liang Yufan, who was not far away, smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Qin Hua, you don't know this. Our CEO Tang is always like this. He is the CTO of Jinxiu Trade, but he rarely shows up at the company, even once a month. He's very mysterious."

"What friend could be more important than your girlfriend? This is really disregarding you."

"Yeah, that's a bit much."

In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on it.

Faced with a barrage of idle gossip from friends, as well as the gazes cast by her mother and other elders.

Xiao Jing maintained her smile, but the hand holding the champagne glass unconsciously tightened a little.

Even Xu Qing, who was engrossed in enjoying her caviar tart in the corner, stopped what she was doing and looked at Xiao Jing with some concern.

I also feel that Xiao Songzi is a very unreliable guy.

Just as the atmosphere suddenly quieted down.

The heavy double doors of the "Star Language Hall" were slowly pushed open from the outside by two waiters wearing silver masks.

Immediately afterwards, a series of rapid and rhythmic footsteps came from outside the door.

Several greeters wearing silver masks automatically lined up on both sides, bowing in unison with perfectly synchronized movements.

"Chairman Tang!" "Chairman Tang!"...

A deep and respectful greeting rippled through the hall.

Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the commotion.

Xiao Jing's eyes lit up, and she turned around instantly, her gaze fixed intently on the doorway, knowing that her long-awaited boyfriend had finally arrived.

The script is finally getting back on track.

The next second, a tall and slender figure appeared in everyone's sight.

A dark Loro Piana blazer, worn over a white Brunello Cucinelli turtleneck.

This seemingly simple outfit, when worn by him, exudes an indescribable sense of top-tier quality.

It is incredibly valuable, yet it is not ostentatious.

His steps were unhurried, his back straight as a sword, his shoulders level, and his hands hanging naturally at his sides.

Her demeanor was impeccably perfect, yet she possessed a natural, seemingly innate ease and composure.

Every movement is full of a pleasing rhythm and beauty.

He wasn't wearing a mask; his handsome, sculpted face held only a gentle smile, and his dark eyes were like a deep, still lake.

He doesn't exude an aggressive or oppressive aura, but rather a more sophisticated and unique charm stemming from absolute confidence and control.

He simply appeared there, and before he had even done anything, he naturally became the center of attention.

The lights in the entire banquet hall seemed to automatically focus on him.

Inside the reception hall, everyone, regardless of gender, held their breath involuntarily.

Immediately afterwards, more figures slowly unfolded behind him like a scroll painting.

The first thing that caught her eye was two people Xiaojing knew, people who were enough to make her heart race—

One is Shangguan Qiuyue, whom she has been looking forward to for a long time and who is her ultimate "cheat code"; the other is Fan Wenzeng, one of the representative directors of Smile Capital in Jinxiu Commerce.

Then came the core management team of Lanfeng International Hotel, led by Qiao Anji.

At this moment, they were bowing slightly, with respectful and warm smiles on their faces.

Despite the large number of people present.

But everyone's eyes remained firmly fixed on Tang Song.

Everything around him seemed to exist only as a backdrop to highlight his presence.

Xiao Jing's eyes widened slightly, filled with extreme shock and excitement.

A surge of heat rose uncontrollably from the depths of her heart, rushing to every part of her body and causing an almost sickly flush to rise on her fair cheeks.

At this moment, Tang Song is clearly the same person we know, but his temperament has undergone a complete transformation.

The feeling... was like her favorite anime male protagonist, after being driven to the brink of despair, finally pressing the hidden transformation device and completely breaking the final seal!

From a gentle and powerful guardian, he transformed into a cold, indifferent, and contemptuous "god"!
Aloof, distant, and powerful enough to send shivers down your spine!
Ah! I want to...

I long to be punished severely and mercilessly by a Tang or Song dynasty official like this!
Beneath her glamorous haute couture evening gown, Xiaojing's long, slender, fair legs began to tremble slightly, almost uncontrollably.

(End of this chapter)