Chapter 78: Get Accepted to a School in the Capital
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
As expected, the friends of the big shots were also important figures. Wen Nian obediently greeted them.
Everyone present was talented, and after noticing the strange atmosphere between Shen Jun and Wen Nian, they refrained from using Shen Jun’s nickname, which he was relieved about.
Since everyone was from Jingdu, the dishes served that night were also in the Jingdu style.
Shen Jun assumed that Wen Nian had never eaten it before, so he quietly demonstrated how to eat the Capital’s roast duck. “When eating the Capital’s roast duck, the skin is the most important part. The meat is not the main point,” he said.
Wen Nian also pretended that she had never tried it before and followed suit. The skin was crispy and slightly charred, and the meat was fat but not greasy. Most importantly, it had a rich and mellow flavor.
Wen Nian wasn’t sure if it was the ambiance or the quality of the dish, but she felt that the Capital’s roast duck tasted much better than what she had eaten at the escort table in her previous life.
After taking a bite, Wen Nian exclaimed from the bottom of her heart, “This roast duck is absolutely delicious!
Shen Jun chuckled and said, “I would give this roast duck only nine points. Once you get into a school in the capital, I’ll take you to an old restaurant where I’ve been eating since childhood. The taste will be extraordinary.”
As he spoke, there was a knock on the door. Thinking that the dishes had been served, Zhao Wu called for the person to come in.
The door was pushed open and a slightly plump man with a bald head appeared.
The man bent down slightly and entered with a smile on his face. His voice dripped with flattery. “Hello, Secretary Zhao. I’m Chen Xiang from Tengfa Technology. I heard that you reserved a private room here today, so I came specifically to raise a toast to you.”
As Wen Nian looked at the person in front of her, her throat tightened and her heart felt as if it was being squeezed. She struggled to catch her breath.
Today’s banquet was Zhao Wu’s private gathering. When he saw Chen Xiang arrive, annoyance flickered across his face, but he quickly suppressed it. He greeted Chen Xiang with the same gentle and polite tone he used when receiving people at the government office. “President Chen, you’re too kind. I’m just having a meal with my family and friends.”
Chen Xiang knew it was not the best timing to visit, but the entire Hai City government was seeking to upgrade their old computers. This was a significant project where earning money was secondary to building connections with government officials. The young man in front of him was in charge of the project, making him an essential contact.
Chen Xiang only intended to make an appearance, so he did not linger long. He didn’t want to risk upsetting Zhao Wu and ruining any chance of building connections. “Of course, of course. I just wanted to pay my respects to you. Please don’t mind me. You carry on with your plans.”
After speaking, Chen Xiang downed the full glass of liquor in one gulp and held it out to Zhao Wu, signaling that he had finished it.
From the moment he came in until now, Chen Xiang kept his back bent.
However, he didn’t feel tired in the slightest. His facial muscles were bunched together from his constant smile. “Secretary Zhao, please continue. I’ll be in the adjacent private room. If you require any assistance, simply inform me. I’m always at your service.”
With that, Chen Xiang bent down slightly and exited the private room.
Both the political and business worlds were accustomed to such occurrences. No one was bothered by this minor disruption, and everyone resumed their eating, drinking, and chatting at the table.
Wen Nian lowered her head, tightly gripping her chopsticks with one hand and the corner of her shirt with the other. She wished she could erase the man’s face from her memory. She wished she could forget how he had laid on top of her.
Chen Xiang was the first man arranged by Zhao Cheng for Wen Nian, a man with a particular sexual fetish. Every time Wen Nian saw him, memories of the excruciating experience from that night flooded her mind, including at present.
Shen Jun quickly noticed that something was wrong with Wen Nian. “Wen Nian, is everything okay?”
Upon hearing Shen Jun’s concern, Wen Nian snapped back to reality. She felt a cold sweat break out on her skin and replied in a dazed tone, “I need to go to the restroom.”
Wen Nian sprang up from her seat and hurried out of the room without waiting for Shen Jun’s reply.
Wen Nian stared at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, her mind still reeling from the memories that had resurfaced. Her fair face was free of makeup and her long, black hair was tied into a messy ponytail at the nape of her neck, giving her the appearance of a pure and innocent student. She was no longer the cheap and disgusting woman in her previous life.
After a while, Wen Nian lowered her head and splashed cold water on her face. She took a few deep breaths.
The private room actually had a washroom, but Wen Nian had escaped from the environment at that time and was alone, so she walked to the public washroom at the back of the corridor.
Wen Nian walked out of the washroom and almost bumped into Chen Xiang, who was walking past her while on the phone. He continued on his way towards a small leisure terrace located beyond the washroom.
Wen Nian couldn’t help but take a few steps forward and watch as Chen Xiang walked away, his back disappearing from her sight..