Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 28 Debts must be repaid
In front of the elders, Tang Xu, despite Jiang Beiheng's introduction, was still the most inconspicuous minor character.

She sat next to Mrs. Zhou and Mrs. Yang, listening all night to Mrs. Zhou and Mrs. Yang praising Yan Shiyu so highly.

"How can someone so young be so composed and proper? If my son could be even half as good as him, I'd be thanking my lucky stars."

"Don't you see how much effort Old Master Yan has put into cultivating him? He hasn't let him return to China all these years, isn't it because he's afraid he'll be led astray?"

"Doesn't that depend on the person? Even if someone is raised incorrectly abroad, how well can they be properly cared for?"

"With the example set by the previous two members of the Yan family, Old Master Yan will definitely dote on this grandson. How could he let those messy people and things taint him..."

Mrs. Zhou covered her mouth and chuckled, "That's true. Judging from Old Master Yan's attitude, even if the Ruan family wanted to get married into this family, he might not even approve! I wonder which family's daughter will end up benefiting from this marriage!"

As the two were chatting animatedly, someone at the banquet table raised a toast. Tang Xu picked up his own glass, turned around, and smiled as he gently clinked glasses with the two ladies.

She wasn't supposed to have a say in such a situation, so Tang Xu remained almost completely silent, only occasionally paying attention to Jiang Beiheng's eating habits, and otherwise remaining almost invisible.

Yan Shiyu, gentle and humble, and adept at handling situations, was the undisputed protagonist of the night, and once again won widespread praise during the short banquet.

Because of Jiang Beiheng's health condition, he had to leave shortly after dinner.

Yan Shiyu, as the host, saw the guests to the door.

Jiang Beiheng couldn't hide his admiration for Yan Shiyu and talked to him at length. In the end, he didn't forget Tang Xu and said to Yan Shiyu, "I'm sure you've heard about my daughter-in-law's family affairs. Now that I've stepped down from Jiang's Group, there's not much I can do to help. If we happen to meet in the industry in the future, please take good care of her."

Yan Shiyu lowered her eyes slightly, "This is the proper thing to do."

Tang Xu helped Jiang Beiheng up, chuckled, and said, "Then I must formally thank Uncle Yan."

Yan Shiyu's gaze was focused. "You're too kind."

Tang Xu simply smiled and helped Jiang Beiheng into the car and drove away.

Yan Shiyu stood at the door in a single layer of clothing, watching the car disappear from sight before finally turning back inside.

“You were too quiet tonight.” On the way back, Jiang Beiheng said to Tang Xu, “I originally wanted you to interact with them more.”

Tang Xu smiled and said, "They're all big shots. It's already a great honor for me that Dad was able to let me make my mark in front of them. As for communication, there will be other opportunities in the future. Thank you, Dad."

Jiang Beiheng looked at her, seemingly wanting to say something, his lips moved, but he ultimately didn't speak.

……

The beginning of the year went by in a flash.

Although Tang Xu was introduced to several important business figures by Jiang Beiheng on the first day of the Lunar New Year, he still carried out his plan to deliver gifts door-to-door as usual.

Human nature is diverse; some are polite, some are indifferent, and some are even worse, the family's housekeeper treated Tang Xu like a errand girl, giving her a case of wine and asking her to help deliver it to the club where the host was hosting a banquet.

Tang Xu was easy to talk to and readily accepted the wine, saying, "Don't worry, I will definitely deliver it on time."

When she delivered the wine on time, the host's assistant came out, took the wine, and handed her a red envelope, and that was it.

Tang Xu took the red envelope, saw 800 yuan in cash inside, and raised an eyebrow.

So it wasn't a wasted trip.

She had been driving all day and was about to turn around and go back to rest when she suddenly heard a mocking laugh behind her—

"Am I seeing things? Has Mrs. Jiang switched to running errands?"

Hearing that nonchalant voice for a moment, Tang Xu was startled before turning around to look at the man standing against the wall with his arms crossed. "Mr. Duan."

Duan Siwei, with a cigarette between his teeth, squinted at him and said, "The host over there is stingy. You've been running errands all this time, and they won't even let you have a meal. Luckily you met me. I'm soft-hearted. Come to my private room and have something to eat."

“How could I possibly disturb Mr. Duan’s gathering with his friends?” Tang Xu said. “Thank you for your kindness.” Duan Siwei tilted his head slightly to look at her. “Is this a rejection? Mrs. Jiang… have you forgotten what you said?”

Tang Xu certainly remembered.

When they first met, she made a promise to Song Yuqiao in order to resolve the trouble he had caused—

"If Young Master Duan ever needs my help in the future, I will do my utmost."

She paused for a moment, then finally stepped forward and said, "Then I'll be troubling you."

"No need to bother you." Duan Siwei smiled mischievously. "My friends and I all enjoy lively gatherings."

Tang Xu gently squeezed her fingers and followed in his footsteps.

The moment the door to the private room opened, a deafening roar erupted.

Tang Xu followed Duan Siwei inside. The room was filled with more than twenty men and women; some were smoking, playing cards, drinking games, singing, and some were even groping young girls in public.

The atmosphere was chaotic and foul.

There was no Yan Shiyu.

Indeed, everyone here seems to have absolutely no connection to that refined and noble third young master of the Yan family.

Including Duan Siwei.

In fact, Tang Xu still doesn't understand why Yan Shiyu was with Duan Siwei, who seemed to have no connection with her, that night.
They are not on the same wavelength at all.

Absolutely not.

Duan Siwei whistled, attracting everyone's attention, "Come on, come on, I was afraid you'd be bored, so I found a great beauty to join in the fun—"

The atmosphere inside was too decadent, and Tang Xu, slender and tall, stood there with a clear mind, which was really striking.

Some impatient men rushed forward, scrutinizing Duan Siwei's expression while trying to grope him.

However, she still clearly recognized Tang Xu, "Isn't this... Mrs. Jiang?"

One sentence was enough to frighten Tang Xu into withdrawing the hand beside him.

Everyone fell silent, except for Duan Siwei, who scoffed dismissively, "So what if it's Mrs. Jiang? Mrs. Jiang is generous and magnanimous, willing to hang out with us common folk. You guys are really lucky today!"

As he spoke, he poured a glass of red wine and handed it to Tang Xu.

Tang Xu knew there was no way to escape, so he took it and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing this, the crowd was still wary and dared not provoke them.

Only Duan Siwei was unrestrained, refilling Tang Xu's cup with wine one after another.

Seeing that Tang Xu accepted everyone's drinks, the others in the private room gradually gained courage and became lively again, drinking with Tang Xu one after another.

Tang Xu hadn't eaten much all day. After one round of drinking, she knew she wasn't feeling well, but she also knew that Duan Siwei wouldn't let her leave easily. So she took the opportunity to go to the restroom outside.

She vomited in the bathroom, emptying her stomach completely, before finally getting herself ready to go home.

She had just stepped out of the bathroom when she heard someone call her name again—

"Mrs. Jiang?"

(End of this chapter)