"Okay." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝘯𝘦𝘵
Jing Yizhou kept his word and drove Sun Ling home on time.
He also took the opportunity to greet Sun Ling’s mother. Although she didn’t really like men wearing makeup, she had learned quite a bit about Jing Yizhou’s character from her friends, and indeed, he was a promising young man.
Having learned from the lesson with Gu, Sun Ling’s mother now placed greater importance on the character of young boys. Therefore, if the other party had good conduct, she could tolerate some other minor flaws.
"This time, this one, isn’t Mom’s judgment good?" Sun Ling’s mother asked, pulling her daughter aside after Jing Yizhou had left.
"Yes, the little brother is quite cute," Sun Ling replied.
"Mom, can you let us develop naturally?" Sun Ling was unwilling to reveal more details.
"Alright, alright, I’ll give you space," Sun Ling’s mother relented. Since he had brought her daughter home and she did not reject him, it suggested that the two might actually have a chance. It was better to let them develop freely for now.
In fact, Sun Ling didn’t want a romance with a younger man.
After Jing Yizhou had dropped off Sun Ling at her home, he drove back to the bar, wanting to see for himself how handsome the senior who had once caught Sun Ling’s fancy really was.
Upon entering the bar, the dance floor was already boiling with activity.
Jing Yizhou remembered where Gu Zheng was sitting, headed over in that direction, and ordered a lot of champagne.
Gu Zheng, who was drinking with a female companion, noticed the exceptionally superior Jing Yizhou.
Although he didn’t want to admit it, Sun Ling’s choice this time was indeed not bad.
Sometime later, the friends Jing Yizhou had invited arrived, and at that moment, Jing Yizhou shared the interesting story Sun Ling had told him with his friends.
"Young Master Jing, this girl is good, huh? So smart. Could she be our future sister-in-law?"
As he drank, Jing Yizhou smiled and said, "Originally, I just intended to meet her, but after talking to her, I found she was pretty good and interesting. I thought about developing it further."
"Aren’t you afraid she might treat you the same way?"
Jing Yizhou raised an eyebrow, brushed back the hair that was in the way, revealing his attractive brows and eyes, and said, "I don’t play with feelings. If it’s going to happen, it’s going to be real."
After saying this, Jing Yizhou turned around and looked at Gu Zheng provocatively.
Gu Zheng also looked at Jing Yizhou.
In the end, Jing Yizhou turned his gaze back and continued drinking with his friend.
"Doctor Gu, what’s the matter?" Gu Zheng’s female companion inquired, "Do you know that man? He seems to be hostile toward you."
"Ex-girlfriend’s... current boyfriend," Gu Zheng answered lightly, laughing, "It’s nothing. Let’s continue."
Gu Zheng probably never expected that the story Jing Yizhou talked about would spread in this bar...
The Shi Family’s grand banquet was heavily held at the Shi Family’s estate. It marked the largest celebration since Shi Lan’s departure, its significance akin to the inauguration of the family’s new head as if announcing to the world who exactly is now in charge of the Shi Family’s vast power.
In order to ensure the banquet went smoothly, Shi Hongyu and all the younger members of the Shi Family had been informed about Ding Hong’s situation. Since she was suffering from an infectious disease and couldn’t appear in public, she had to stay in the hospital for treatment for now.
Despite finding it suspicious, Shi Guangxuan, ultimately trusting his father’s word, calmed down for the time being and collaborated with the butler, bustling about in the estate.
Today, Shi Hongyu was imposing and dignified. Though middle-aged, he seemed much younger and more spirited than before, rejuvenated by the nourishment of power.
Only the couple, Shi Yihui and his wife, felt uneasy seeing today’s grandeur.