At this time, Pang Yuan, the deputy director, and many leaders from the city had already arrived, gathered in a large private room. Since the protagonist had not yet arrived, these leaders were chatting while drinking tea…
Just then, a middle-aged man in a black casual outfit entered with his secretary. Secretary Lin saw him and smiled, saying, "Director Jianming is here, please take a seat quickly."
"Secretary Lin, Mayor Hu…"
This middle-aged man was Huangfu Jianming, Huangfu Hongfang's father. He smiled and nodded in greeting to Secretary Lin and Mayor Hu Yaqin before taking his seat…
"Director Pang, Yun Ting is not here yet?"
Mayor Hu Yaqin turned to Pang Yuan and asked in a low voice. He checked the time; it was already 8:40 PM. He replied, "He just said he was on his way and should be here soon."
The leaders who had arrived earlier had been waiting for an hour, but Wan Yunting had not yet arrived. Some were already getting impatient, but they dared not show it, only grumbling in their hearts.
At this moment, the door of the private room was pushed open by a waiter. Wan Yunting entered, holding Fang Yanxi's hand, smiling his thanks to the waiter before entering the room. Seeing a group of leaders already seated around the table, Wan Yunting and Fang Yanxi approached with apologies. Pang Yuan immediately stood up upon seeing them, "Yun Ting, you're finally here, come sit down."
As they entered, the eyes of the leaders present turned to Wan Yunting, and they began to whisper amongst themselves…
"Mayor Hu, Secretary Lin, I apologize to everyone for making you wait."
Wan Yunting approached, cupped his hands towards Hu Yaqin and Secretary Lin, and apologized with a embarrassed smile. Fang Yanxi, who was beside him, had not expected such a grand occasion and felt a little nervous.
"Sit down quickly, Xiao Wan."
Hu Yaqin stood up and gestured for Wan Yunting and Fang Yanxi to sit beside her. Secretary Lin and the others also smiled and said, "We also just arrived a little while ago, so we didn't wait too long. Besides, you, our great hero, have brought glory to us Chinese. What's a little wait for us?"
"Secretary Lin is right, tonight we must have a few drinks with you, the anti-drug hero." The other leaders echoed with smiles.
Regarding Wan Yunting's deeds in Mexico, it wasn't just the city leaders, but the leaders of the entire Lingnan province, and even those in the capital knew about it…
Huangfu Jianming, seated opposite, secretly observed Wan Yunting. Although he had never met him before, Huangfu Jianming knew him!
After all, Wan Yunting's reputation in China had recently soared. He had won the Lanting Award calligraphy competition and was praised by Fan Liren, a titan of the art and literary circles, earning him the title of the top young calligraphy master. Even his own son, Huangfu Hongfang, could not compare to him.
During this period, Huangfu Hongfang had been constantly complaining to him and his grandfather at home, even saying he wanted to find an opportunity to teach Wan Yunting a lesson.
Huangfu Jianming had initially paid little attention, as he was not following his father's artistic path. If his son Huangfu Hongfang wanted his grandfather to suppress Wan Yunting in the art world, he naturally wouldn't say anything.
But now, with Wan Yunting causing such a world-shaking event in Mexico, such astonishing and brilliant achievements made Huangfu Jianming realize that his unworthy son was not on the same level as him at all.
Now, he was thinking that he must have a serious talk with his son Huangfu Hongfang when he got home, to make him abandon any thoughts of provoking Wan Yunting…
Facing these important leaders, Wan Yunting was not too reserved. On the contrary, Fang Yanxi was more self-conscious. Fortunately, Mayor Hu took the initiative to chat with her about some business matters, and slowly, Fang Yanxi began to relax.
With his ability to drink endlessly, Wan Yunting toasted with these leaders. When it was Huangfu Jianming's turn, he learned that he was Huangfu Hongfang's father. Wan Yunting cheerfully toasted him, as if nothing had happened.
This also made Huangfu Jianming look at Wan Yunting with a higher regard. It seemed that his conceited son was nothing in this man's eyes.
The dinner lasted until past ten o'clock in the evening, and then everyone dispersed.
Naturally, Wan Yunting, Fang Yanxi, and Pang Yuan were among the last to leave. After sending off the leaders, Wan Yunting also made plans to visit the elder's house for another meal tomorrow.
"Yanxi, why don't we go back to your place?"
Wan Yunting, taking a taxi back, said to Fang Yanxi with a slightly unnatural expression.
"Why go to my place?"
The woman didn't understand why this guy wasn't going home but wanted to go to her place. Fang Yanxi's eyes narrowed, and she glared at him, saying, "Speak, do you have another woman hidden at home?"
"How could that be? Look at what you're saying." Wan Yunting quickly shook his head and waved his hands. But Fang Yanxi's pretty face sank, and she snorted coldly, "Tell me honestly, and there might still be a glimmer of hope!"
"Alright."
So Wan Yunting honestly confessed that Lu Xiaodie was living at home. Perhaps feeling guilty, he was afraid that the woman would misunderstand if she saw Lu Xiaodie at home. "But don't worry, I have nothing to do with her. She came to Hua Du City to investigate the market and is just staying at home temporarily."
Fang Yanxi glanced at him sideways and said, "Then she could have stayed in a hotel. Why specifically at your place?"
Wan Yunting quickly explained, "Sister Lu is a martial arts fanatic and thinks about learning kung fu from me every day. Besides, we are friends. The house is so big, so I agreed to let her stay."
"Heh, according to your logic, does that mean any woman who becomes your friend can stay at your place?" Fang Yanxi chuckled coldly.
"Yanxi, I didn't mean that…"
At that moment, Wan Yunting acted cute like a tough guy, which gave Fang Yanxi goosebumps. She pushed him away and laughed, "Alright, don't think of me as someone so unreasonable or difficult. She's just a friend, why are you explaining so much? Don't you know that the more you explain, the more suspicious people become about your relationship?"
Wan Yunting's expression froze, and he nodded with a smile, "You're right. Then I won't explain. Let's go home and I'll introduce you to Sister Lu. She has a very straightforward personality, and perhaps you can become friends."
Fang Yanxi turned and glanced at him, then chuckled, "If I become sisters with her, will you be even happier?"
Wan Yunting was speechless and rolled his eyes, saying, "That's a good point."
"Get lost…"
Fang Yanxi was amused by him, raised her hand, and pinched Wan Yunting's arm fiercely, then hummed softly, "I'll get to know her later, whether we become friends or sisters."
"Ugh, I was just joking…"
Wan Yunting wore a bitter expression, feeling very guilty…
By the time they returned home, it was already half-past eleven. Aunt Huang Guilan had already gone to bed. At the same time, Lu Xiaodie had been staying there, and apart from occasionally going out, she practiced martial arts at home every day without stopping. With her diligent practice in the past few days, her kung fu had improved considerably.
She was still meditating and practicing in the living room on the second floor. Hearing the sound of footsteps on the stairs, Lu Xiaodie opened her eyes and turned to see Wan Yunting. She immediately jumped up excitedly, wanting to pounce on him, "Little Brother Wan, you're ba…"
Seeing Lu Xiaodie about to pounce, Wan Yunting vigorously signaled her with his eyes, indicating that someone was behind him…
"You're back…"
Lu Xiaodie also saw Fang Yanxi following Wan Yunting up. Her steps gradually stopped, and her eyes carefully observed Fang Yanxi emerging from behind Wan Yunting. The two women's gazes met, and they each subtly assessed each other. Wan Yunting, seeing the woman's expressionless face, couldn't help but feel nervous. He pointed to Lu Xiaodie and quickly introduced, "Yanxi, this is Sister Lu. Sister Lu, this is my girlfriend, Fang Yanxi."
Upon hearing the man introduce Fang Yanxi, Lu Xiaodie, who had just reacted, immediately said "Oh," and immediately extended her hand to Fang Yanxi with a smile, "I've heard Little Brother Wan mention you, you are indeed a great beauty. Hello, my name is Lu Xiaodie. I met Little Brother Wan in Shaoxing City. Seeing that you are younger than me, you can call me Sister Lu, just like Little Brother Wan."
"Mmm, hello…"
Fang Yanxi also extended her jade-like hand and shook Lu Xiaodie's, nodding politely.
Although she suspected that this beautiful woman with heroic features might have a relationship with the man, Fang Yanxi, without any evidence, naturally wouldn't put on a bad face and make things difficult.
After all, Lu Xiaodie was Wan Yunting's friend, and she had to give her that face.
"Ahem, well, Sister Lu, how have you been these past few days?"
Wan Yunting coughed lightly to cover up his awkwardness and smiled at Lu Xiaodie, "You haven't even left the house, have you, practicing martial arts at home all day?"
"Who said that? Yesterday I was with Gu…"
Lu Xiaodie, releasing Fang Yanxi's jade hand, was about to blurt out Gu Luotang's name when Wan Yunting, behind Fang Yanxi's back, gave her a signal. Lu Xiaodie instantly understood and said to Fang Yanxi with a smile, "Yesterday I went out with Gu Ming to investigate the market. After my investigation these past few days, I can basically confirm that the market here is suitable for opening small taverns. So I plan to return to Shaoxing City in a couple of days and then come to Hua Du City to establish a small tavern company after I come up with a plan."
"Oh, that's good…"
Wan Yunting nodded with a smile, but Fang Yanxi beside him secretly watched their conversation without speaking, as if she had figured something out!
"Oh, right, Sister Lu. Yanxi is in charge of the company, and she understands business matters better than I do. If you have any questions you don't understand, you can ask her." Wan Yunting then pulled Fang Yanxi and said to Lu Xiaodie with a smile.
"Really? Then I do have a few questions I need to ask for advice." Lu Xiaodie immediately became enthusiastic.
Wan Yunting also smiled at Fang Yanxi, "Yanxi, you and Sister Lu chat first. I'll go down and take a shower."
"I…"
Before Fang Yanxi could speak, Wan Yunting turned and hurried downstairs. Lu Xiaodie also took Fang Yanxi's arm and walked towards the living room sofa, smiling, "Sister Yanxi, I don't understand a few issues regarding management. You are experienced and the CEO of a large company, can you explain them to me?"
Pulled by the enthusiastic and familiar Lu Xiaodie to sit down, Fang Yanxi nodded slightly and smiled, "What issues don't you understand?"
"It's about management issues, for example…"
Lu Xiaodie consulted Fang Yanxi on some management issues she didn't understand, and the two gradually started chatting…
Meanwhile, Wan Yunting, who had rushed downstairs, returned to his room, tidied himself up briefly, and took a comfortable shower. After all, he had been on a plane for over twenty hours, and he smelled.
Wan Yunting wasn't too worried about the situation of the two women upstairs. After all, Sister Lu had social superpowers, and she could get along with anyone.
As it turned out, she was calling Fang Yanxi "Sister Yanxi" and chatting enthusiastically with her about business topics…