Chapter 127 Banquet (Middle)

y Secretary Liu Lan visited to console the young hero for his bravery.""Recently, the municipal propaganda department, public security bureau, comprehensive governance office, and provincial charity f...Chapter 127: Banquet (Part 2)

Song Zhen hurriedly approached when he faced Song Can and the others after class. At this moment, Tang Wu had just come over from the side, still holding her phone which she had just used to send a text.

In recent days, Tang Wu and Song Can had been eating together "like shadows following each other," ignoring the heartless women in their dorm room. On one hand, this was because Tang Wu thought that even though Song Can's nerves were as thick as tree trunks, nothing so far could knock him down; but at least being by his side would make him feel much more secure.

But then she saw Song Zhen at this moment. Wearing a beige long dress and trendy black wavy hair, with her charming eyes and gentle smile as she faced Song Can.

Tang Wu almost wanted to turn around and leave in that instant.

However, Song Zhen also saw her at the same time. Women are unwilling to show weakness to each other no matter how excellent or scheming they may be. So if Tang Wu were to stop and walk away at this moment, it clearly wouldn't fit her character.

The first time Song Zhen saw Tang Wu was when Nan University opened its doors for the new semester. With keen eyesight and insight, she could tell that a girl who had only worn T-shirts and jeans back then would become stunningly beautiful with some refinement, but this girl possessed her own incredibly captivating aura which was hard to shake.

So Song Zhen immediately put all blame for ruining family relations on Song Can's head, given his newly acquired Playboy title.

This kind of man should have countless shooting stars in their life. To Song Zhen, this girl might become a more beautiful comet, but perhaps this comet would be dazzling and brilliant, filling his sky however temporarily before quietly falling with its tail dragging behind because Song Can was destined to meet a girl named Song Zhen.

In Song Zhen's eyes, Su Cen's behavior at this stage as a "playboy" was quite normal. At around twenty years old, while others were still young and even somewhat immature, he had already established his own career with some success. A man who isn't lacking in food or youth to spend, and has no issues with sexual orientation, can easily use the philosophy of living life carefree and unrestrained to support his youthful arrogance.

This was quite normal and needed guidance. Song Zhen, labeled by Shanghai's mainstream circle as a "prominent woman that men can't hold onto," could actually grasp such a prominent man for herself.

There are no good men out of the blue; this is why behind any excellent and admired man in public view, there is often an unassuming woman. For Song Zhen, she has both the qualifications and determination to be that kind of woman. When she feels it necessary to be a powerful yet hidden little woman.

So she still smiled as she looked at Tang Xiaowu; she didn't care what stage their relationship was at. Song Zhen had long been accustomed to so-called "university romances," which were often innocent periods, perhaps with little consideration and the belief in a bright future, but reality eventually tore everything apart.

The biggest difference between marriage and love is that while dating only requires mutual effort and selfless dedication, marriage involves mutual support and responsibility. Both parties face the same life; if one steps ahead too quickly, the other might struggle to keep up, leading them further and further apart until they lose hold of each other’s hands, those initially promised to be held forever.

This is the centrifugal force of life, sometimes so strong it cannot be resisted.

Song Zhen knew what she could give Su Cen and what he could gain from her. Only she could truly support this man, telling him he can achieve everything he wants to strive for, while she only wanted to be the woman behind him. In this respect, she had no rivals, so she exuded confidence.

Zhang Xiaoqiao, Li Han, and Xiao Xu, Su Cen’s three best friends, remained silent with far-off gazes. It was amusing how just Tang Xiaowu standing beside Song Xianzhen could make hearts race; it was too much pressure for them.

"Are you still going to eat together" Tang Wu smiled, her cold and elegant face like winter sunshine breaking through the clouds.

"Of course, I'll go with you."

"Zhen Song," Su Cen turned back to look at Song Zhen and said, "I'm bringing one more person. This is Tang Wu." He then added, "She's my wife."

When he said this, Su Cen’s corner of his mouth stretched in pride as usual when introducing his wife.

Su Cen introduced Tang Wu to Song Zhen: “This is Song Zhen. Her mother invited the clouds and rain.” The two girls nodded slightly, acknowledging each other.

The atmosphere was awkward.

"Of course, but my car can only fit two people," said Song Zhen as she turned her head to look at her Z4 and frowned lightly. She carefully laid a trap.

"I have something else to do with my friend, you go ahead without me," Tang Wu told Su Cen.

Su Cen didn't hesitate and took Tang Wu's hand; this hand was slender and fair but slightly cold. Knowing that Tang Wu had dysmenorrhea during her period, he knew she would feel better psychologically if he held her hand. He then said to Song Zhen, "It doesn’t matter, you go in your car first, we’ll take a cab over later."

"Alright then, my mother is waiting for the two of you at the hotel. I'll drive ahead and lead the way," Song Zhen said with a charming smile as she turned to get into her small sports car. The hem of her beige skirt fanned out in an arc.

When sitting back down, her delicate fingers clenched the steering wheel tightly, exhaling deeply and repeatedly reminding herself to remain calm about what had just happened.

The Radisson Hotel on Nanjing Road is one of the few architectural landmarks in Shanghai's vibrant metropolis. The panoramic revolving restaurant located on the hotel’s top floor appears avant-garde enough to become a new landmark for the city.

The doorman escorting VIP guests at the entrance never glanced sideways at Song Zhen and Tang Wu, two extraordinary women who appeared here; he only managed to gaze directly into their faces unreservedly when opening doors for them or showing them the way in.

Tao Qing had arranged a room with excellent views and positioning. When Song Zhen opened the door and entered, she saw her mother Tao Qing smiling and chatting with three men and one woman beside her: "We can do this at the end of the project. We've also had good communication with Liang Shi from the industrial department. Overall, there's no problem with the execution."

Although Tao Qing was joking and discussing matters on the long dining table, she still exuded an imposing elegance that wasn't tainted by any vulgarity, her lightly swept eyebrows enhancing her dignified appearance.

Sitting to her left was a middle-aged man in his forties with pronounced facial features who looked no more than thirty. Despite the smile on his face, he had an indescribable aura of authority that made one's gaze involuntarily drawn to him upon entering this room. He possessed a strong and captivating presence that naturally commanded attention regardless of what he did.

Next to him was a handsome man in his mid-twenties whose appearance couldn't be described as merely handsome or rugged; he had a unique charm with slightly curved lips hinting at a half-smile, exuding masculine vigor. His features were perfect from any angle, almost glowing naturally. While not the most handsome among men of his age that Su Cen had seen, this man undoubtedly reached a peak in bearing and inner poise within the 25-35 age range.

The fourth man wore glasses and was tall even while seated; he would definitely draw attention outside. However, before Tao Qing, the middle-aged man, and the young man, his aura was suppressed to the point of being unremarkable. The other woman also seemed ordinary, around thirty with glasses behind which her eyes had bulged from long-term nearsightedness. Despite an average appearance, she still carried herself well.

Upon entering with Song Zhen, Su Cen faced this impactful scene. Though nothing particularly shocking happened, he could feel the outward radiance of these people's presence as if it were tangible.two of them had a natural understanding that these were things they would eventually come to know.If Tang Wu didn’t say it, he wouldn’t ask. Su Cen felt that one day when he did learn the truth, every...