Shang Tao said with a cheeky smile, "It’s like the back door access to watch your competition! Turns out this event is funded by my uncle’s investment, no wonder they could invite Mr. Zhou."
"Hee hee! In Qing City, probably only he could manage to invite Mr. Zhou..."
Song Song racked her brain but couldn’t figure out that Xiao Jinghuai was behind the competition. Was he the one who signed her up?
No way, if he had signed her up, he would have definitely told her...
She was already nervous, and now her heart was all jittery, "Taozi, I think I’d better not do it. I don’t want to participate."
Shang Tao immediately got anxious upon hearing this and dragged Song Song in, "What are you talking about? People would kill for this opportunity, and you’re saying you don’t want to participate? No way, if you don’t join, I’ll cut ties with you. Come on! Try it once, give yourself a chance."
"But...I can’t. My hands and legs are weak now. You know I get nervous around crowds; I might end up not holding the knife steady..."
"Song Song! Show some spine, will you!" Shang Tao was practically livid.
"Believe me, you are great, really great. Even if you don’t believe me, you should trust my taste buds. I’ve tasted all sorts of foods from around the world and still prefer your unique flavor, which just proves your cooking is fantastic, got it?"
"Oh..."
Song Song still felt uneasy, but she didn’t want to let Shang Tao down. She knew that sometimes she was quite lousy, especially when facing strangers.
She would always inexplicably panic and want to run away.
Just like now, if Shang Tao wasn’t there beside her, she would have bolted long ago.
At this moment, a deep and magnetic voice came from across, prompting Song Song and Shang Tao to look over. The man had a stern and sharp face, defined features, and an expression rich with layers difficult to decipher.
He was directing the staff on-site, projecting an aura of restraint with his naturally upright posture...
He was indeed unforgettable, irresistibly eye-catching.
As Shang Tao, the niece, looked at her stunning uncle, she was equally enchanted, "Little Bun, you know? When I was just a naive teenager, my uncle was always my standard for finding a boyfriend. Sigh! Why am I just his niece? Wouldn’t it be great if I weren’t..."
"...Taozi, you really dare to think about anything."
Saying this, Song Song wanted to make a quick exit before Xiao Jinghuai spotted them.
"Taozi, let’s go, stop staring."
Though it had been a few days since she last saw him, that recent glimpse was enough for her to mull over for days. This man was breathtakingly handsome, and looking too much would be toxic.
Shang Tao was unwilling to leave. Instead of walking away, she pulled Song Song over to greet Xiao Jinghuai...
In fact, Xiao Jinghuai had already noticed the two of them, catching every move of the little one. Did she just try to go unnoticed?
Song Song was petite, so she lacked the strength, and soon Shang Tao dragged her right in front of Xiao Jinghuai.
As soon as she felt the man’s cool presence, she immediately became uncomfortable, standing there straight-backed, her expression awkward, torn between laughter and tears.
"Uncle, this is my bestie, Little Bun. You remember, right?"
"The girl I asked you to introduce a boyfriend to before!"
"..."
Xiao Jinghuai’s gaze deepened without giving anything away, simply nodding with composure, "I remember."
"Do you have anyone suitable right now?"
At this moment, Song Song wished she could just knock Shang Tao out senseless and carry her away, that girl was really...
The man’s thin lips moved slightly, his tone carrying a certain meaning.
He said, "Yes."
On hearing this, Song Song suddenly looked up, her doe-like eyes colliding with a pair of deep dark ones, making her feel weak all over instantly.