Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Not Making a Move for the Time Being
Chapter 297: Not Making a Move for the Time Being
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Meng Xia never expected that within a few short hours of the banquet, she transformed from the target of public scorn to the object of admiration for others. Several young ladies from different families even asked for her contact information, hoping to establish a connection with her.
Those who had been looking down on her with disdain moments ago seemed to have changed their tune, now wearing pleasing smiles on their faces.
Everyone knew that the object of their flattery was not Meng Xia or the Song family but Charlie, the future benefactor.
However, Meng Xia paid little attention to all this. For the first time in her life, she was being pursued by so many wealthy people from the upper echelons of society, and she was feeling a bit lightheaded. She could only respond with smiles, unsure of what else to do.
Charlie, being considerate, patted her hand. They were about to head to the VIP room on the third floor, where some people weren’t allowed to enter. “Everyone, you’re too kind. It might scare my lovely companion.
He playfully winked at the crowd, then turned to Gu Hai, “Mr. Gu hopes I can taste the wine. I’ll go ahead, alright?”
Maintaining a gentlemanly smile, even when hinting at others to leave, Charlie faced no objections. Instead, everyone voluntarily left the floor.
After having carefully observed the surroundings on his way, Charlie noted the high-level security on each floor. The bodyguards were armed, and there were numerous hidden compartments in the walls, indicating well-prepared defensive measures.
Meng Xia, puzzled by Charlie’s pause, gently tugged at him. “Charlie, aren’t we going in?”
“Of course, we are.” He turned back with a smile, signaling a staff member. “I had a bit too much to drink earlier. Could you please bring us two cups of lemon water in a while?”
The staff member didn’t raise their head, just nodded before leaving. They had received Charlie’s signal. If the on-site security measures were ordinary, they would take action, but if the security was too strong, Charlie would tell them he wanted lemon water, indicating a delay in their plans.
Charlie gently patted Meng Xia’s hand. “My dear Xiao Xia, shall we go in?”
Meng Xia blushed suddenly and shyly nodded. Her heart was pounding, and for the first time, she felt a bit unsure.
Previously, the wealthy young men she encountered were at most the sons of factory owners or the second generation of some local officials. She could easily attract them with a little effort, but none of them had the sophistication like Charlie.
Charlie was not only handsome but also at ease in such banquets. Moreover, he
cared about her emotions. Upon thinking of the perpetually cold Gu Chen,
Meng Xia’s heart wavered.
While Gu Hai claimed to taste wine, he hoped to win over Charlie. The VIP room was filled with several executives from A City and those who had business cooperation with the Song family, including Song Yi.
He saw Meng Xia chatting and laughing with Charlie, then looked at Song Fan sitting beside Gu Chen. A sense of satisfaction arose within him. If his daughters could marry industry tycoons, the Song family would undoubtedly rise to a higher level, perhaps even standing alongside the four major families in the capital.
Meanwhile, Song Fan remained silent, not drinking either. She simply observed Charlie, who was openly assessing her as well. It wasn’t until the wine tasting and the end of the banquet that Charlie found an opportunity to talk to Song Fan.
“Miss Song, may I accompany you and Miss Meng back home?” Charlie intentionally referred to Meng Xia as Miss Meng. Meng Xia, feeling warm inside, unconsciously moved a bit closer to him.
Upon observing the two, Song Yi coldly smiled. It seemed that Meng Yu’s replacement for Song Yin wasn’t impressive at all. She didn’t sense any danger approaching.
The youngest son of the Brown family probably had lovers all over the world. If she followed Charlie, everyone in those circles would know. In the future, who would marry her, a woman who had been kept by the Brown family?
However, Meng Xia was oblivious to these thoughts. After the banquet ended, many people surrounded her and Charlie. This stellar attention was something she had never experienced before, and she felt a surge of pride, thinking that she had finally regained some face at the banquet.
“Yeah, Charlie just bought a new sports car and invited me for a ride,” Meng Xia hesitated a bit before asking, “Sister, do you want to come along?”