Chapter 681 -682: Dressed Up as a Fairy
In the evening, Phoenix popped in unexpectedly and announced, “Godfather is coming today.”
Xia Yangyang struggled to get out of bed and asked, “Godfather? Why would he come here?”
“Godfather recently bought some vineyards in Bordeaux. He’s meeting with several major domestic wine merchants today and has arranged to entertain them here.”
“If Godfather is personally involved, it must be big business,” Xia Yangyang commented.
Phoenix nodded, “It’s not small. Godfather intends to venture into the domestic high-end red wine market. Second Brother has been managing the transition with our French partners these days. You should attend the meeting this evening.”
Xia Yangyang shook her head, “I don’t understand the world of business.”
“But Godfather specifically asked for you to come. It stands to reason he wants you to get involved in this new market. If you’re unwilling, you can tell him yourself.”
The prospect made Xia Yangyang’s head spin.
For the first few years, Gao Huizhi didn’t interfere with her life.
But since her return to China, for unknown reasons, he has made a concerted effort to get her involved in some of his business matters.
In the end, Xia Yangyang decided to go.
She needed to ask something of Gao Huizhi.
Seeing her mood was low, Phoenix deliberately had someone give her a fairy-like makeover.
During the makeup application, Xia Yangyang was lost in thought.
But when she looked up at the mirror, she saw her transformed self sporting smoky eye makeup and striking red lips. She hardly recognized herself.
“Third sister, why did you dress me up ?” Xia Yangyang reached for a wipe, intending to remove her makeup.
But Phoenix stopped her, “Don’t! You look really good this way. These past few days, you look like you’ve lost all your vitality. Your dark circles are so stark that light makeup won’t cover them. Enough now, leave it the way it is. Godfather is waiting.”
Xia Yangyang finally relented.
Looking at herself now, even if she stood right in front of Qi Chen, he probably wouldn’t recognize her.
Xia Yangyang suddenly froze.
Why did she find herself thinking about Qi Chen again?
She followed Phoenix to a private room.
The room was a miniature two-story building.
Surrounded by frosted glass windows framed by logs, the room had a unique rustic charm.
Inside, besides Gao Huizhi, there were only three other men.
Once she entered, Xia Yangyang greeted, “Godfather.”
Gao Huizhi replied, “Yangyang, come here. Let me introduce you.”
Aside from one being an official from the import trade customs, the rest were all top dogs in the wine industry.
After the introductions, Gao Huizhi added, “This is my goddaughter, Yangyang. Please take care of her in the future.”
“I’ve heard how lucky Master Gao is to have such exceptional godchildren. Seeing them today indeed does not disappoint. Where does this young lady fit in the hierarchy?”
With a beaming smile, Gao Huizhi replied, “This is Xiao Qi.”
As Phoenix entered the room, she was followed by three beautiful women, each carrying specialty dishes from Paradise on Earth.
“My apologies for the wait, gentlemen. All of you are esteemed guests, and these dishes are offerings from our kitchen prepared personally by Phoenix. We hope you enjoy,” Phoenix addressed the room.
Phoenix herself was a well-known figure in these circles.
She had transformed Paradise on Earth into a place of interest for all the elites and high-ranking officials in Beijing.
Everyone knew she had influential backing, someone not to be crossed lightly.
The beauties served the dishes and then took their seats next to the men without leaving.
One of the officials commented, “This can’t be.”
Phoenix chuckled, “Are you finding our staff not up to your standards, sir?”