Volume 1 Chapter 104 Chasing Love * Kicked an Iron Plate

  She only saw Ye Feng, who was full of celebrity aura, but he was chatting and taking photos with those strangers as if they were old friends. His elegant demeanor made her feel more and more inferior.

  Damn it, this taste is really awful!

  Even if Xiang Hong scrutinized this brazen enemy with the most discerning gaze, she couldn't dispel the intense pressure he brought.

  The woman's hairstyle, headwear, and shoes were all perfectly matched. The eternal black dress that would never go wrong was elegant and noble on her, and the simple skirt hemline set off her slender waist and long legs.

  For a moment, even Xiang Hong believed that even if the woman in front of her was wearing a tattered burlap sack, she would still be able to wear it with an international trendy attitude like a fashion queen.

  "Qin Ye, I really need to ask for your help this time. We're not even on the same level." She endured it for a while and knew that the wisest thing to do was to seek Qin Luo's assistance.

  "Xiang Hong, do you know what quality of yours I admire the most?" Qin Luoshui was clearly taken aback by her reaction.

  "What?" Hong Na muttered, what could she have that he would admire?

  "Haha, that's you, always practical and conservative in your own estimates, and always willing to ask others for help." Qin Luoshui smiled leisurely.

  Xiang Hong thought for a moment and felt that there was nothing worthy of admiration in his words, but rather seemed to say that she easily asked people for help, so she glared at him without showing weakness: "How does this sound like sarcasm towards me?"

  Qin Luoshui hastily waved his hand at her and said, "You can't understand it this way, you're being wronged. You're a very proud person, occasionally lowering your head is difficult for you, but you've always been learning and progressing;

  So, as long as you have this cautious and humble attitude, you will become stronger and stronger.

  "I would also be happy to lend you a hand."

  Xiang Hong nodded and said: "I believe you, Master Qin, without you there would be no today for Xiang Hong;

  "I know that compared to that supermodel, I may not be able to give you anything, and you two have a long-standing friendship; I want to know, in the face of such a comparison, why did you choose to support me?"

  "Haha, can't you understand such a simple truth? It's so easy, I'm helping her, with so many people around her, what difference does one more person make? My role is just adding flowers to the brocade."

  However, I've watched you grow up, we both come from the same place, and I can be considered your friend in poverty and humble beginnings; naturally, we need to support each other.

  Of course, in my heart I said, it's clear that Song Shuyu likes you, no matter what you do, he will definitely win, I'll help you get his family's approval more smoothly. Marriage in China is different from other countries, when you marry someone, it's equivalent to marrying their whole family, and those social status and prestige can be shared naturally.

  Once you marry into that family, you'll be a phoenix perched on a lofty branch. As your trusted advisor, I must say my sense of accomplishment is absolutely overflowing."

  Qin Luoshui looked at her pale little face, with a look as if she was facing a great enemy, and couldn't help but comfort her.

  "Really? Your words have given me some confidence, hehe, so be it. Let's form an alliance of mutual benefit. If I can marry him, you will always be the honored guest in that household. Even if we fail, I will still treat you like a noble."

  Xiang Hong was reassured by his words and smiled in agreement, after all, this guy is essentially a businessman, she needs to let him know where the benefits of helping her lie, so he will be more at ease.

  "Alright, since you trust me so much, I won't be polite. You have a month's vacation now, and what you need to do most at the moment is to seize the time to elope with Song Shuyu and take him to see your family."

  In this way, his family will know about his big move and naturally understand your relationship with him.

  "This lady will not be able to stay in the country for more than a few days, her schedule is 15 days, and one week has already passed. As long as you can take Song away in time, avoid this wave of public opinion, and let them not come into contact with each other, that's all."

  Qin Luoshui readily gave her an idea.

  Xiang Hong thought for a moment and said, "It's already the end of the year. Judging from his tone, this period seems to be the key time for job changes. I think he wants to take him away, but it feels like adding trouble. What do you think?"

  Qin Luoshui's eyes lit up with a smile, and he forgot that this guy was just in time for the new leadership team to take office, and the high-level officials of the troops were also brewing a big reshuffle, promoting young mid-level leaders was only a matter of time.

  He immediately laughed and said:

  "Haha, this saves us the trouble of thinking about it. I reckon he might be getting promoted, and with all the socializing he has to do for that job, he probably can't spare the time to bother with such a trivial matter."

  "In the troops patiently waiting for him, properly cultivating feelings, I think it's also good;"

  "But I couldn't keep it in my heart, what this woman said, when I saw Song Shuyu that guy, I reckon he would find it hard to hold back; even if he didn't say anything with his mouth, his expression would still be somewhat different from usual."

  Qin Luoshui laughed slyly and said, "Even if you can't hold it in, you have to hold it in. This matter is probably because of this princess's hot-headedness, and it can't be blamed on Song."

  Don't be foolish, a woman's good fortune is proportional to her magnanimity. Having a sense of crisis, being better to one's man or making oneself more charming is the way out, got it?

  Xiang Hong nodded: "Even if I don't understand, I have to think about it and make myself understand."

  Qin Luoshui raised his hand and knocked on his head, suddenly thinking of something: "Right, come with me to the office for a walk, I have something for you."

  He looked around and saw that most of the people in the hall had dispersed, so he turned around and took her away with him.

  She walked into Qin Luo's luxurious and stylish office, and couldn't help but circle around in admiration.

  Her envious appearance perfectly satisfied Qin Luoshui's vanity, but of course he wouldn't show off and instead "tsked" with a smile, pretending to despise her for being too shallow.

  "Don't envy me, if you grasp love, it's equivalent to grasping the key to a small treasure chest of happiness. Tsk tsk, I'll have to rely on you for food."

  He took out a tube of elegantly packaged medicine from the drawer of his office desk and handed it to her: "This is a very good foreign-made topical medicine for removing the sequelae of poisonous mosquito bites, I asked very carefully, you just use it."

  There's still a week to go, which is next month on the sixth, it's Old Man Song's 90th birthday. I reckon that's also when Song Shuyu plans to bring you out in public for the first time. I don't want you to lack confidence because of the small blemish on your face."

  Qin Luo's words were very serious.

  Xiang Hong took it over, opened the lid and took a look, roughly understood what was going on, then put it away, saying:

  "Thank you, this medicine is just in time. Also, it's the old man's birthday at his house, what kind of gift should I prepare for him? Can you help me think about it?"

  "Alright, I'll take care of this matter. When I'm preparing my own part, I'll help you pay attention to the good things."

  Qin Luoshui nodded in response.

  "Alas, you know I come from a humble background, I've been to ordinary social gatherings and can handle them, but as my experiences have grown more numerous over the past few months, I've developed an unprecedented sense of apprehension."

  "What I lack in myself, I hope you can help me cultivate in a timely manner. Moreover, those basic social skills are even more dependent on you; I don't want to fall short at the last moment."

  Xiang Hong also said seriously.

  "This is easy, here are a few practical training manuals for dining etiquette and public etiquette of famous dishes from various countries, quick to learn, teaching materials for hotel VIP staff, not cumbersome at all;"

  "You take a look at it first, after you've finished reading, I'll help you practice and give you some guidance. You're a great student. After this matter is settled, you can enjoy your vacation with peace of mind."

  Qin Luoshui said as he turned around, raised his hand and circled the bookshelf on the wall a few times, pulled out several books and handed them to her.

  "Or, I won't go back to school. Driving over there won't take many people anyway. I'll just sit here and cram for a while, wait for the gathering this afternoon to start, and practice what I've learned."

  "If I can maintain this elegant demeanor in front of familiar people, then when facing strangers, my mental quality will probably be much better."

  "Hehe, you're really an impatient one, I like that. Alright, let's take a look at the dining etiquette for Italian formal meals first. The head chef of the Song family is most skilled in this area. Later, I'll have the waiter bring over the special Italian dishes prepared for lunch and you can study them here."

  "I'm going out for some social engagements, see you later."

  Qin Luoshui saw how much she valued these things and felt that the strength he had been holding in his heart relaxed a lot.

  Xiang Hong didn't hesitate, took the book and pen, and went to sit by the sunny floor-to-ceiling window. She had a good habit of reading books, which was one thing she had in common with Song Shuyu - that is, they couldn't read without taking notes.

  A young male waiter quietly brought in the lunch, and Xiang Hong looked up and thanked him politely, watching as he arranged the dishes according to standard serving etiquette.

  It's indeed a high-end hotel, with good and professional service staff.

  She smiled politely and asked the waiter to leave.

  But then the waiter said respectfully: "This is authentic Italian cuisine, I need to stay by your side all the time."

  Xiang Hong's small face twitched, she understood that this must be Qin Luoshui's doing, and immediately faced the rich and delicious dishes, secretly swallowing two mouthfuls of saliva.

  As a child, hunger left her with a shadow. Whenever she sees delicious food, her mouth involuntarily waters.

  She took the white napkin handed over by the waiter with a bow and carefully covered her collar.

  Straining to recall the clear memories of Italian formal dining etiquette in her mind, she restrained her own behavior and observed herself from an objective perspective, recalling the elegant demeanor of Song Shuyu when they dined together.

  It's really uncomfortable!

  It seems that she has inherited her father's true tradition in terms of eating habits, and she can savor any food with relish. However, sitting there pretending to be elegant and refined, she feels that everything tastes like wax when it reaches her mouth, without the sweetness and flavor of usual times.

  At this moment, she suddenly missed her old dad, the man who would burp loudly and crudely during meals, making people feel embarrassed. Would interacting with Song Shuyu's family make him so humiliated that he wouldn't even know how to eat?

  Will he be able to withstand Song Shuyu's strong aura and show a sincere and fearful look?

  Or would he, with his usual arrogance and crudeness, turn them both away?

  Xiang Hong was furious. This girl had only been in college for a few months and she actually brought back a big man to her home. Her hot-tempered father would probably beat her until she ran all over the streets.

  What pressure, it's really depressing to the point of vomiting blood.

  She forced a smile, elegantly eating the food on the table with her fork, but in her heart, she was resentful. It's really better not to aim too high, this timid and fearful appearance, how can anyone stand it?

  If it weren't for her really liking this man who made her eyes shine warmly, Song Hong felt that no one could make her compromise like this.

  Qin Luoshui downed a few cups of wine and walked in, plopping himself down in front of Sang Hong with a loud thud. He picked up the complicated tableware that the waiter had set out and began eating with ease.

  Xiang Hong smiled elegantly at him: "Turned a few wine tables?"

  Standing and greeting a few acquaintances, just clinking glasses, in such social occasions, except for the important invited guests, I guess no one can take care of their stomach.

  Many deals are made at the dinner table, seemingly enjoying food and drink together in harmony, but in reality, many people are searching for business opportunities with an empty stomach.

  Qin Luoshui said with a relaxed tone, savoring his food, but that elegant posture was so picturesque it made Sang Hong's eyes turn green.

  "It's unbearable, how can you eat so naturally?"

  Xiang Hong couldn't help but complain.

  "Habits become natural, as long as the basic etiquette is not violated, specific details can be slightly adjusted by oneself, which will make it look more relaxed. If the posture of eating is too serious, it's easy to be misunderstood as - tense, this kind of emotion is most taboo in business settings;"

  "So, after you practice for three to five times, you will be much more proficient."

  Qin Luoshui patiently demonstrated to her, for example, this knife and fork can be held like this, also can be held like that, the posture of cutting things, can be like this, also can be like that, he carefully demonstrated to her.

  He's such a great teacher, Sang Hong basically learned the shape of it, and he couldn't stop praising her: "Haha, do you know what my first Italian formal dinner was like?

  Worried about being asked out by a beautiful woman, I was entangled by an enthusiastic Italian girl and couldn't get rid of her. So I found a handsome and elegant young Italian man who had just sat down and sat across from him.

  Follow his food to eat, follow his actions to do, hehe, when eyes meet, smile kindly and raise the wine glass, he is very enthusiastic and polite.

  We were having a great time eating together, it should have been a pleasant dining experience, but who knew that when the dessert was served at the end, he actually gave me a flirtatious glance and brazenly sent me ambiguous signals.

  Shit! —— The first time having dinner with a foreign man, I actually met a gay guy!

  Xiang Hong laughed so hard she almost spat out the food in her mouth. Qin Luo calmly glanced at her, lightly dabbed the corner of his lips with a napkin: "Such laughter is too impulsive, when politely responding to others' humorous remarks, you should control your facial expressions like this."

  He casually gave her a demonstration.

  That smile is indeed elegant and refined, making people feel as if they are basking in a warm spring breeze.

  Xiang Hong awkwardly stuck out her tongue and adjusted her expression according to his instructions, until Qin Luoshui said it was good, she stopped controlling the muscles on her face.

  "How can this be more tiring than carrying a 10-kilogram backpack for hiking?" She said with an elegant smile to Qin Luoshui.

  "It's good that you're doing this, in public situations, even if you're extremely displeased, you have to say it like this to show everyone's demeanor."

  Qin Luoshui nodded in approval, and they spent the meal teaching and eating together, both of them enjoying themselves immensely.

  After dinner, Fang Hong read for a while longer, and then her companions' phone call came.

  She plucked up her courage and made up her mind, last time she used military calisthenics as a dance at the party, which proved that she still had great entertainment potential.

  This time, it's likely to be the largest gathering of classmates in this lifetime, she must adjust to her best state and leave everyone with a real and perfect impression.

  With mental preparation, Sang Hong, who had been with Qin Luoshui for so long, humbly asked him for advice on several practical collective entertainment methods. With these organizational activities to back her up, her tense emotions gradually relaxed.

  When gathering with classmates, Sang Hong put away her usual somewhat introverted and quiet demeanor, and had a friendly conversation with each classmate who came to congratulate her. She pointed out the shortcomings of their usual training or praised their strengths. They exchanged mobile phone numbers and email addresses, and everyone agreed that once this information changed, they would definitely notify all classmates.

  After a heart-to-heart talk and an agreement, she took advantage of the opportunity to bravely propose a relatively simple musical chairs game, using all the methods and skills she could think of. Whoever can sit steadily on the chair in the end will be considered the winner.

  Such a simple game, done by these military school students who have received special training, is indeed full of fun and excitement. The transparent private room has become the most eye-catching performance stage in the hotel.

  Ye Xian sat on the edge of a semi-open viewing wine cup, watching with interest the transparent KTV entertainment room not far away, and couldn't help but sigh, "Being young is really good."

  The faint yet compact familiar high-heeled shoe rhythm, getting closer and closer to her, made her slightly furrow her brow. Her company's specially assigned personal assistant had arrived. This was a serious and professional female executive in her fifties, who tactfully put it:

  "The company responded that you deviated from the original intention when you held a press conference today and said something that damaged the company's image. High-level people need you to give them a convincing reason."

  Ye Feng suppressed the discontent in his heart and nodded: "I know, thank you."

  What she really wanted to say was "go to hell, foreign devil", just knowing how to frame me, but she couldn't. She was very clear about the rules of the game abroad, a person's actions and words must be able to bear the consequences themselves.

  Otherwise, how could she have mixed to today's position?

  However, she has no regrets about what she said today. If you are at the peak of your life but the person you care most about cannot share it with you, then what is the point of all your efforts?

  He didn't respond, so she forced him to respond, and she wouldn't give up until she had tried her best.

  Hong and they played with great enthusiasm until their stomachs were growling, then they all went to the restaurant, ate and drank to their heart's content, and returned home exhausted but satisfied.

  Because she drove when she came, and the girls all replaced wine with drinks, so after a night of fun, Xiang Hong still hadn't had a drop to drink. She was very satisfied with this state, returning home sober and seeing the man waiting at home who made her heart full of joy, just thinking about it made her smile happily.

  The party dispersed after nine o'clock, and Sang Hong asked the little brother who parked her car to drive it over. At this time, it was the peak hour for the hotel's entertainment venue, and people coming down from the wine table all yearned to experience the taste of the popular airborne KTV suite entertainment. The car that slowly stopped beside Sang Hong attracted a lot of attention at that moment.

  One after another, three or four black luxury cars passed by, and when they did, the people inside couldn't help but roll down their windows, stop the car, get out, put on a smile, and try to greet the people in the other car. When they took a closer look, it turned out that the person inside was just a parking attendant, which left them utterly astonished.

  She stood up straight and saw Sang Hong standing beside the car.

  "Whose daughter is this, driving a Song family car?"

  A few people gathered together and whispered, after all, the white license plate with the number 000 was hanging there, and it was so bold and unscrupulous that as long as they were in the military circle, everyone knew whose car it was.

  "A young girl, very tender-faced, never seen before."

  As soon as they heard this, two men in their twenties who were obviously very curious turned around and stood by the car door, and thanked Sang Hong with a smile.

  Just as Xiang Hong was about to get on the bus, she saw someone blocking her way and turned her head: "What?"

  "Little girl, you look unfamiliar, who did you come with?"

  The one who was chatting with her was a young man with clear eyebrows and eyes, half a head taller than her. His white face had some unruly color, and at this moment he thought he was leaning against the car body, vaguely blocking Sang Hong's car door.

  "Who are you calling little girl? This pickup line is too outdated." San Hong said calmly.

  Another man who saw him eating the bun couldn't help but laugh and said, "Wow, what a personality! Actually, we just want to ask you, how did you start this car?"

  Xiang Hong looked at the several men who were slowly surrounding her, all of whom had an extraordinary and arrogant demeanor. However, the way they looked at her made her feel very uncomfortable all over.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, I have no obligation to satisfy your curiosity, that's all."

  Xiang Hong said and made an inviting gesture.

  Those two men who blocked her car not only refused to give way but also burst out laughing as if they had heard a joke.

  Xiang Hong turned around and looked at the three partners who came out of the main hall, she planned to send them all back to school on the way, but unexpectedly met such boring people.

  "Alright, everyone, have you had enough fun? Can we make way now?" A small flame of anger was burning in Xiang Hong's heart, but she knew she couldn't act rashly.