Chapter 59 Opening
Chu Anqing is here too?
Lin Xian felt like they were playing mahjong in a circle.
Such a small celebration banquet, but people from all walks of life came.
It has always been the highest etiquette for men to bring their families to banquets, reflecting the importance of the banquet.
It is not strange that Chu Shanhe brought his daughter with him. Except...
Zhao Yingjun's half-smiley eyes!
It is obvious.
The misunderstanding about the painting before has never been resolved.
"Mr. Zhao."
Lin Xian felt that he had to make things clear and say it clearly:
"I think in order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings in the future, it's better for me to say some things directly."
"You tell me."
"I just drew that painting casually. You said that it looks like Chu Anqing, it's really just a coincidence."
"Besides, we all know who Chu Shanhe is. Her daughter is so young... I'm not tired of living, why would I have such a crooked idea."
Zhao Yingjun was amused by Lin Xian:
"The words are rough but the truth is, since you have said it, you Just understand this. I don't mean anything else, I just hope you don't get into trouble because of this. "
"Chu Shanhe is not just the president of the Chamber of Commerce. You will gradually understand his power in the future. He is the person who should not be offended in the entire Donghai City."
"As for whether Chu Anqing looks like the painting you drew...you will see her tomorrow night and confirm it yourself. "
Lin Xian nodded. He was indeed very curious about this matter. The answer will naturally be revealed at the celebration banquet tomorrow night.
Then.
Lin Xian left Zhao Yingjun's office and went back to work.
...
After get off work in the afternoon.
He went to the small restaurant he often went to meet Gao Yang.
The other party took off his down jacket and looked at Lin Xian expectantly:
"Really, brother! You want to invite me to Victoria Hall for dinner? The usual buffet costs seven or eight thousand per person!"
Lin Xian laughed.
Picked up the red invitation and shook it.
"Good brother——"
Gao Yang swung his hand and hooked the invitation letter, opened it and looked at it with a smile.
He kept saying "It's great, it's great".
His saliva was about to drip:
"I want to see... what kind of delicacies do these upper-class people usually eat? They dare to charge so much!"
"By the way, Lin Xian, we are both busy at this time, and I didn't have time to ask you about your last visit to the psychologist..."
Gao Yang put the invitation letter into his pocket and looked at Lin Xian:
"Did you confirm it later? Did you take off the mask of that girl?"
Lin Xian put down his chopsticks.
Nodded:
"Confirmed, Doctor Liu is right, my dream is just a pure fabricated dream, it's no big deal."
"I didn't take it to heart. If you hadn't mentioned it today, I would have forgotten it myself."
He lied.
He didn't intend to deceive Gao Yang.
It's just...
While proving that the dream is the real future world, it also indirectly proves that the Genius Club also exists and has been lurking in the mist of history, even next to him.
He didn't want to drag the innocent Gao Yang into danger.
So it's better to tell a lie and don't let him worry about him in the future.
He is already very tired from working and selling cars.
"That's good, haha, a false alarm!"
Gao Yang picked up the wine glass, laughed and clinked glasses with Lin Xian, and drank it all:
"Oh, what a pity! I was counting on your dream to make a fortune!"
Long time no see.
Both of them have a lot to say.
Naturally, they won't leave after a meal.
After eating and drinking, the two went to the bar they often go to for two hours and didn't go home until the early morning.
Anyway, the next day, Saturday, you can sleep directly until noon, and then get up and prepare to attend the celebration banquet.
...
The next day.
The temperature dropped sharply.
The snowflakes fell and gradually became dense, covering this international metropolis with a layer of crystal jade.
December 31, 2022, Saturday.
On the last day of 2022, Donghai City had a long-awaited snowfall.
Auspicious snow indicates a good harvest, welcoming a brand new year.
Squeak——
Lin Xian pushed open the window that had not been opened for a long time.
He stretched his hand out of the window and felt the coolness of snowflakes falling on his fingertips.
The thin snowflakes...
were like ice crystals, slowly turning into water stains at Lin Xian's fingertips.
He looked up at the snow-covered city:
"It's snowing."
Unlike the north, snow is not a common thing in Donghai City, especially today's "heavy snow".
The so-called heavy snow is also compared with previous years.
In fact, even if it did not stop from morning to evening, it only accumulated a thin layer on the ground.
Once stepped on, it turned into gray ice mud, twisted with the snow melt below, and gradually melted in the pedestrian traffic.
The daytime in winter is very short.
When Lin Xian got dressed and went out at around 7pm, it was almost dark outside.
Arrived at Victoria Hall.
It was much warmer after entering.
In Lin Xian's opinion, this hall looked more luxurious than the one where Chu Shanhe held a dinner last time.
It had a bit of an old-fashioned feel.
But it's hard to describe something like high-class feeling. Perhaps that old-fashioned feel is the most noble charm in the eyes of the upper class.
There is a small stage in the middle of the hall, and the outer circle also has buffet tables and chairs, but no food or drinks are served yet.
As for the most conspicuous decoration in the hall...it is naturally the large and small Rhine Cat dolls placed everywhere.
Whether on the stairs, in the corner, on the dining table, or even in the gift department, there are many Rhine Cat dolls.
Many of them are new and extremely cute.
Lin Xian looked at his watch.
It's half past eight.
The reason why today's celebration banquet starts so late is because today is a special day, it is the last day of 2022.
The vast majority of the company is composed of young people who have not yet started a family.
So, I simply celebrated New Year’s Eve here together.
Everyone who comes here today is rushing to celebrate the New Year in the early morning, so there is no need to eat too early.
"Lin Xian, Professor Xu Yun is almost here. Follow me to meet him at the door."
Zhao Yingjun walked out of the inner hall and called Lin Xian to stop.
Lin Xian nodded and followed Zhao Yingjun's pace.
She was as heroic as ever today, wearing a dark red haute couture dress that looked like a tall red wine glass. The red gemstone earrings rise and fall with the footsteps of high-heeled shoes, reflecting the bright red light.
"How did Professor Xu Yun come here?"
"He took a taxi himself." Zhao Yingjun replied helplessly:
"I originally arranged for someone to pick him up, but he didn't want to be so high-profile, especially as there were many media reporters squatting outside the school gate, so he was adamant and wanted to take a taxi."
"Well, that's his style."
The two walked out of the hall and stood on the steps, the temperature dropped sharply.
The two professional waiters nearby immediately opened their black umbrellas to shield the two of them from the falling snow.
Zhao Yingjun looked at his watch and rubbed his arms:
"It should be there soon. I called him just now and he has already arrived at the intersection."
She looked at Lin Xian with a smile:
"Besides Chu Shanhe, you may be the only one in the East China Sea who can invite Professor Xu Yun to such a dinner."
"Lin Xian, although I don't know what exactly you helped Professor Xu Yun, and I don't know why he favored you so much. But I do want to thank you for helping MX Company get through such a difficult time."
Lin Xian shook his head:
"I am also a member of MX Company, and I should do these things."
A taxi appeared from the corner of the gate and drove towards the steps. It should be Professor Xu Yun.
Zhao Yingjun and Lin Xian walked out of the black umbrella.
After the taxi stopped, Lin Xian opened the door for Xu Yun:
"Teacher Xu, you are here."
Xu Yun chuckled and shook hands with Lin Xian and then Zhao Yingjun:
"Ms. Zhao, thank you for your kind invitation."
"You're welcome, Professor Xu." Zhao Yingjun smiled politely:
"It's us who take advantage of you."
"Please come in quickly, Professor Xu. It's cold outside, so let's go inside."
Professor Xu Yun is in a good mood today.
He also dressed up specially and put on a straight suit.
He stamped his feet on the red carpet, shook off the slush on the edges of his leather shoes, and walked into the banquet hall with Zhao Yingjun.
Lin Xian followed the two of them, looking back at the taxi driving away and the ruts that were gradually being filled in the heavy snow...
He always felt something was wrong.
But I couldn't tell what was wrong.
"Lin Xian?"
Looking back, he found that Zhao Yingjun and Xu Yun had both turned around and were waiting for him.
"Come in quickly."
Zhao Yingjun smiled and pointed to the cheering and applauding crowd in the hall:
"banquet……"
"It's about to begin."