Chapter 73: Encounter at the Celebration Banquet
Chapter 73: Encounter at the Celebration Banquet
The two couldn't stop chatting and shared their daily trivia with each other.
It wasn't until Xia Wenwan said she was going out to eat with her sister that Ning Yuechen realized it was already six o'clock in the evening.
Just at this time, her aunt called her and asked her if she had packed up because she was going to attend a grand banquet hosted by the Bai family tonight.
After hanging up the phone, Ning Yuechen hurried to the cloakroom and changed into the lavender strapless long dress that the brand had just delivered a few days ago, and also chose a set of jewelry to match.
She placed the jewelry box on the dressing table, put on some light makeup and did her hair in the fastest possible time, then took a few beautiful photos with her phone.
The moment she was about to go out, she suddenly remembered something that she had forgotten but was very important.
Shi Yu was just about to go upstairs to call Ning Yuechen, but she saw her running down the spiral staircase in her flip-flops, holding her high heels.
He said, "Yuchen, go down the stairs slowly, don't fall. Take the elevator next time."
Ning Yuechen didn't care about anything else. Looking at Bai Jingyuan and Bai Songan who were already waiting in the living room, he asked in a low voice: "Aunt Shi, where is Bai Yi?"
Unexpectedly, she started by asking Bai Yi, and Shi Yu was stunned.
Bai Jingyuan behind him replied: "There was a problem with the new project developed by the Suicheng branch, and Yiyi has to go over to deal with it. She can't attend the banquet tonight."
Ning Yuechen asked: "How many days will it take for you to come back?"
"This project is quite important. It will probably take a week."
Shi Yu was puzzled and asked, "Do you have something to do with her?"
This kid usually never cares about Bai Yi's schedule.
Facing Bai Jingyuan's inquiring gaze, Ning Yuechen wanted to explain, but when he thought about how many things were involved, it would only make things worse.
Then he said, "Nothing? I just asked casually when I saw she was not here."
At this time, Bai Songan said: "It's almost time, let's go."
Several people came to the most luxurious and high-end private seven-star hotel in City B.
Bai Jingyuan was also very generous, and directly booked the highest-level VIC single-family area here, a full five floors, from restaurants to shopping malls, to various leisure and entertainment facilities. He also invited relatives, friends and celebrities from all walks of life to attend.
In such a luxurious and lively atmosphere, Ning Yuechen was full of sorrow. On the one hand, she did not like this kind of occasion, and on the other hand, she had more important things to do.
Bai Jinmo didn't have Bai Yi's contact information, and neither did she. Otherwise, her friend wouldn't have asked her to remind him directly.
After all, she and Bai Yi had already spoken frankly, and as a good friend, it was understandable for her to help pass on the message.
But the problem now is that Bai Yi suddenly went on a business trip, and he didn't have her contact information. If he asked Aunt Shi for it, she would definitely be very worried and ask him to the end. And Aunt Shi might not have it.
Ning Yuechen continued to think. If he asked Uncle Bai for his contact information, the other party would definitely be suspicious. He was not sure whether he knew about Bai Yi’s previous car accident. After all, the people involved were his brother and his nephew.
In the end, Ning Yuechen could only ask Bai Songan who was standing beside him: "Brother, do you have Sister Bai Yi's contact information?"
Bai Songan looked at her with some doubt and replied: "You may not believe it, but I didn't."
Ning Yuechen: “…”
"Yiyi doesn't usually use social software. After she returned to China, I just asked for her cell phone number. However, I changed my SIM card for work some time ago, and haven't had time to ask her for it again," said Bai Songan.
Ning Yuechen suddenly felt powerless, as if no one could help him.
But then again, Bai Yi's business trip might not be a bad thing, and he would stay there for a week. If Bai Yunrui really wanted to do something, he would just miss it.
At this time, she heard Bai Songan ask: "Little sister, what happened? Why did you suddenly remember to ask for Yiyi's contact information?"
Ning Yuechen hurriedly tried to find an excuse to explain, "It's nothing. I'm going to Hua University soon, and suddenly I remembered that I didn't have Sister Bai Yi's phone number, so I asked casually."
What she said was reasonable. Even though Bai Songan felt something was wrong, he did not think about it any more and turned to deal with the guests who came to chat with him.
Halfway through the celebration banquet, Ning Yuechen felt a little stuffy, so he pulled Jiang Nan, who was still enjoying the food, out for some fresh air.
Jiang Nan held his friend's hand, looked up at the stars in the night sky, and said, "It's the same night sky in City B, but it's especially beautiful and artistic when viewed from here."
Ning Yuechen also looked up at the night sky and found that it indeed had a very different kind of artistic beauty, so he said, "It's because the scenery here is so beautiful, and the night sky also has a different artistic conception."
"possible."
The two were leaning against each other and admiring the night view when they heard a light conversation coming from behind them.
"Qianqian, do you want to go abroad with me tomorrow? I'm going to college soon, so I have to relax."
"No, I have to go to work at my mommy's company and help her share the work."
"You, your head is full of knowledge, and your heart is only thinking about your career. You don't know how to enjoy life at all."
"I think this is good."
The voices of the girls' conversation faded away, and Ning Yuechen only had time to see the profile of one of the girls. He couldn't help but admire how beautiful she was.
Not only is her appearance stunning, but she also exudes a sense of confidence, elegance, relaxation and noble temperament. It is obvious that she is a child raised in a wealthy family.
She is not the pretty and bright girl of a princess, but the reserved and calm girl like a queen, yet with a domineering aura that is revealed without a trace.
And this girl looked to be about the same age as me.
Just as she was distracted, she heard her friend say, "Uncle Bai is so influential that even the two young ladies from the Wen and Zheng families came to the celebration banquet."
Ning Yuechen asked: "Do you know them?"
"Of course I know. Let's talk about the Wen family first. It is said that City B is the political center of the rich and powerful, but if we really talk about the so-called famous families, the Qian family is definitely ranked first. They have been a famous family for hundreds of years. From the founding fathers to various important domestic battles later, their family has produced many heroes. The family has been in the military and politics for generations. This prosperity has continued to this day."
Ning Yuechen was even more confused after hearing this: "Isn't her last name Wen? You were talking about the Qian family just now."
Jiang Nan winked at his friend and said with a gossipy look on his face, "Isn't this the point? Although the Wen family is also a prosperous family among hundreds of families, the family has been engaged in business for generations. Although it is also a large family, it is not involved in politics. But in the end, the Wen family and the Qian family became relatives. The two families joined forces, and didn't they have the current prosperous political and business situation?"
"Is that so? It is indeed a perfect match between a well-matched man and a beautiful woman." Ning Yuechen said.
"No."
Jiang Nan looked around, then whispered something in his friend's ear.
"what?"
Ning Yuechen looked at his friend with slight surprise: "Really?"
"If something like this is not absolutely true, who would dare to spread it?"
Ning Yuechen looked again in the direction where the girl had disappeared, and recalled her elegant and calm demeanor, feeling even more envious.
If it weren't for Bai Jingyuan, Mom and Aunt Shi would have had a happy ending, and they would have given birth to a beautiful and lovely child, who might not be as good as Miss Wen, but would definitely be a child who grew up in love.
Unfortunately, there are no ifs in life, only regrets.
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