Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 17 Maintaining this marriage forever

Over the weekend, Tang Xu visited the Jiang family's old residence again and had lunch with Jiang Beiheng.

Jiang Beiheng gave her a business card. "I know you've been going to banks a lot lately. I've already put in a good word for you and arranged to meet tonight. Just tell him how much money you need."

"Thank you, Dad." Tang Xu accepted the business card with a grateful smile.

Jiang Beiheng wanted to take the opportunity to talk to her about Jiang Muchen, but as soon as Tang Xu heard Jiang Muchen's name, she could only think of Shi Yan's ultrasound photo.

But she couldn't say anything to Jiang Beiheng. After a few perfunctory words, she left, making an excuse that she had something to do.

After leaving, Tang Xu called the number on the business card he had given her and arranged a time and place to meet.

In the evening, Tang Xu and Cheng Jin arrived at the restaurant where they had agreed to meet.

The two waited for nearly an hour by the dining table in the lobby before seeing Mr. He Yan, whom they had arranged to meet, come out of a private room.

Upon seeing this situation, Tang Xu and Cheng Jin exchanged a glance, both knowing the outcome of the meeting.

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Jiang, I’m just too busy with the end of the year, so I could only meet you here.” He Yan said carefully. “Mr. Jiang has already spoken to me. This shouldn’t be difficult, but Mr. Jiang doesn’t know that our bank made some adjustments two months ago, and the loan procedures are a bit complicated now… How about this, you give me the documents, and I’ll submit them for you. We’ll let you know as soon as we have any news.”

After listening quietly for a moment, Tang Xu smiled and said, "Being caught between the two Mr. Jiangs, must be difficult, right?"

He Yan stared at her for a long while, and finally shook his head and smiled helplessly, "Mrs. Jiang, it's best that you understand. It's not that I don't want to help you, but this is indeed a difficult thing for us to do."

"Then I won't keep you any longer."

Tang Xu didn't linger. He called to Cheng Jin, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Just as I reached the restaurant entrance, I suddenly heard someone call out from behind: "Mrs. Jiang!"

Tang Xu turned around and saw a girl with a gentle and charming appearance walking up to her with a kind smile. "Hello, my name is Meng Xiyue."

"Miss Meng, hello." Tang Xu greeted her with a smile, then asked, "Do we know each other?"

"You may not know me, but I've known you for a long time. We're high school classmates, in the same grade!"

Tang Xu nodded. "Sorry, I don't remember."

Meng Xiyue waved her hand to indicate that she didn't mind, and then said, "I know that something has happened to your family recently, you must be very worried, right?"

Tang Xu smiled faintly, "Thank you for your concern."

“I don’t know anything about business, but I saw you sitting there alone for a long time, and I know you must really need help,” Meng Xiyue said. “We have a gathering in a couple of days, and a lot of people in the industry will be there. If you’re interested, why don’t you come along? Maybe you’ll find some opportunities.”

Tang Xu listened but did not express his opinion immediately.

Cheng Jin was also slightly taken aback.

Such sudden goodwill seems rather abrupt to Tang Xu and the Song family at this point.

Meng Xiyue added, "Really, don't disbelieve me. Think about who might go to the party organized by Fu Jiali, just in case, right?"

Tang Xu countered with a question: "Was it organized by Mr. Fu?"

“Yes, yes, let’s go to the mountains together, ride horses and hunt, it will be very lively.” Tang Xu nodded slowly and said, “Thank you for your kindness, I will definitely come.”

Meng Xiyue smiled brightly, "Yes, yes, I'm glad I could help you."

The two quickly exchanged contact information.

After Tang Xu left, Meng Xiyue turned back to the private room and gave an "OK" sign to the people inside, saying, "It's all settled, she said she'll definitely be there."

After leaving the restaurant, Cheng Jin noticed that Tang Xu remained silent. After thinking for a while, he finally couldn't help but ask, "You're not really going to that party, are you?"

Tang Xu said, "Didn't you hear? The person who led this is Fu Jiali."

Having faced repeated setbacks these past few days, Cheng Jin thought he had finally found hope with Jiang Beiheng's help, only to be disappointed again. It seemed he was truly at his wit's end, and at this moment he couldn't help but throw in a fit of despair, "So what if it's Fu Jiali? Even if all the rich and famous people in the city go to his party, what good will it do you? You'll just be played for a fool and become a laughingstock!"

He suddenly lost control of his emotions. When he came to his senses, he couldn't help but scratch his hair and turn his face away, saying, "I'm sorry... What I really wanted to say was, don't you think it's too strange that this Miss Meng has appeared? Don't forget, you have a lot of troubles on your hands. If you really go there, who knows what might happen."

"I know." Tang Xu calmly gazed ahead, and after a moment, she suddenly smiled. "But the stranger it is, the more fun it is."

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On Friday evening, the once deserted and quiet outskirts of Huai City were bustling with activity at Yunlu Villa on Songshan Mountain, with luxury cars roaring and coming and going.

Because it was a gathering initiated by Fu Jiali, most of the participants were young people from the second and third generations of the industry. It was a rare opportunity to get together in the suburban mountains to breathe fresh, cold air, and the atmosphere was lively with laughter and joy.

It was already evening when Tang Xu arrived.

The lights were already on in many rooms of the resort, and the hall was still bustling with activity. Some people were playing billiards, some were playing Texas Hold'em, and others were sitting by the fireplace drinking and chatting.

Tang Xu walked into the hall, and Fu Jiali was coming downstairs. He saw her at first glance, and was slightly surprised, but then smiled calmly, "Mrs. Jiang, you are late."

Tang Xu wore a classic off-white collared coat with bold lines that exuded a powerful aura. Coupled with her strikingly beautiful face, she was incredibly eye-catching, drawing the attention of most people in the hall.

She smiled naturally, "I heard Mr. Fu found a great place, so I had to come and join in the fun."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Fu Jiali quickly instructed the housekeeper to arrange a room and led her upstairs.

Tang Xu followed the butler and had just reached the top of the stairs to the second floor when the butler suddenly stepped aside to let them pass, and gently greeted them, "Mr. Yan, Miss Ruan."

Tang Xu looked up and saw two people walking side by side.

Although it was night, Ruan Qing was still radiant and bright, tilting her head to talk to Yan Shiyu.

Yan Shiyu lowered his eyes slightly to listen, and when he noticed someone in front of him, his gaze was calm and serene.

The room was filled with dazzling light, yet it still couldn't illuminate those deep eyes.

Ruan Qing followed his gaze, her surprise undisguised, but she still greeted Tang Xu: "Mrs. Jiang, you're here too?"

"Miss Ruan, you can just call me Tang Xu." She replied with a smile, then looked at Yan Shiyu again, "Mr. Yan."

(End of this chapter)