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Li Nianan smiled. “He told you, didn’t he? He’s been making a fuss about quitting the company, but the rest of the family doesn’t agree. So, they’re treating it like he’s just taking a vacation. That child’s still young. He wants to go out into the world and do things. He makes the people around him worry. When you’re together, keep an eye on him. It must be a pain to be with him.”
Xiao Yuanmu showed no expression on his face, but his voice was calm and certain. “I’ve never found it to be a bother.” N29ku0
Li Nianan was slightly taken aback. It wasn’t until her younger sister, who was beside her, chuckled that she came back to herself. She also laughed. “That’s good.”
“However…” Li Nianan looked up, her smile fading as she asked, “Why did you suddenly decide to come to America? Are you two still together or not?”
Xiao Yuanmu’s expression changed slightly. “What did Xuanhe say?”
“Him?” Li Nianan shook her head. “He said that you two broke up. In the beginning, we believed him. But then, I found out that you two still keep in touch. There was also that interview of yours. So, just what’s going on between you two?” 63KOsY
Xiao Yuanmu’s eyelids lowered slightly, and his voice became quiet. “The decision to come to America was rushed. He was angry with me when I told him. That’s why he wanted to break up.”
Li Nianan looked like she finally understood what was going on. “That explains why he changed so dramatically, almost like he has become an entirely different person.”
Xiao Yuanmu looked up, light flickering through his eyes.
When Li Nianan saw Xiao Yuanmu’s expression, she smiled. “I get it now. He’s stubborn as a mule, that one. He refuses to yield. He probably didn’t want to come today because he’s still busy throwing a fit. Don’t take it to heart.” bpwFya
There were many eyes on Xiao Yuanmu today, because he was the star of tonight’s banquet. Some of them had seen his sudden change in direction upon seeing the two women. They had also seen the way he had stopped to chat with them for some time. One of the guests couldn’t help but ask the person next to him, “Anderson, do you know who that is next to Young Mr. Xiao?”
“Which Young Mr. Xiao?” Anderson followed the other’s gaze. “Ah, the star of today’s banquet. I recognize one of the women with him. That’s George James’s wife.”
“Is she the one who’s currently speaking with Young Mr. Xiao?”
“As if.” Anderson shook his head while laughing. “Not just anyone can attend today’s banquet. Besides, she must be quite the figure to make Young Mr. Xiao personally head over to her.”
Many of the guests were having similar conversations throughout the hall. They all were wondering who this person was. Song Guochao, who had just returned after warning Song Guohua outside, had just so happened to listen in on this particular conversation. He hadn’t even had time yet to bask in his delight of being surrounded by these finance world big shots.
“Excuse me.” Song Guochao flashed a gentlemanly and kind smile. “I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation. I know who she is.” 84GgoJ
The two people who had been in the middle of a conversation turned to look at Song Guochao. Once again, they did not recognize him. They exchanged glances. The tall, lean, blond-haired man then asked, “You know who she is?”
“Yes.” Song Guochao took a half-step closer to the two people. “Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Song Guochao. I’m one of the vice presidents of China’s Song Group. The woman who is currently speaking to Young Mr. Xiao is my wife.”
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China’s Song Group?
They’d never heard of this company before. However, when they thought of Xiao Yuanmu’s interview, a faint conjecture welled up in their minds. 7ixrlF
The tall and lean Caucasian man who had spoken smiled faintly. “Mr. Song, my name is Anderson. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
The Asian man beside him also introduced himself. “I’m Han. Nice to meet you.”
“The pleasure is mine, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Han.” Pride welled up in Song Guochao’s heart upon being able to get acquainted with these legendary figures who he had only ever heard of before this. Even so, he did his best to maintain his refined and reserved smile.
Han smiled back at him. “Young Mr. Xiao has been busy since the start of the banquet. We haven’t had a chance to speak to him yet. If you don’t mind, would you be willing to introduce us to him?” 5fbnmG
The smile on Song Guochao’s face froze. He turned to look at the grinning Li Nianan and thought, even if unpleasant things had occurred between them in the past, Xiao Yuanmu probably wouldn’t embarrass him in public because of his feelings for Song Xuanhe. Furthermore, Li Nianan was also present. This was also Xiao Yuanmu’s first banquet since returning to the Xiao Family. He probably wouldn’t do anything that would cause people to gossip about him.
With all that in mind, Song Guochao led the two men over to Xiao Yuanmu with his heart at ease.
“Sorry to interrupt.”
Li Nianan was interrupted halfway through her sentence. Her gaze flitted over Xiao Yuanmu and landed on Song Guochao behind him. She frowned. tBgSnQ
Xiao Yuanmu also turned around. His gaze flickered over Song Guochao and the two people behind him. He nodded. “Mr. Song, Mr. Han, Mr. Anderson.”
Anderson and Han were surprised that Xiao Yuanmu had recognized them and even knew them by name. Han asked, “You know us?”
“Of course.” Xiao Yuanmu’s expression was calm, and he didn’t gloss over this half-heartedly. “I had learned a lot from Mr. Han’s revolutionary article on investment in FinanceIf you want, you can sing all the chapter titles from beginning to end!3j0Dpa\n3j0Dpa\n