fictionpage Chapter 534 Look how happy this child is!
Chapter 534 Look how happy this child is!
Wang Xianjiao was still in shock, so much so that her movements when getting out of the car were somewhat slow.
When she came to her senses, she glimpsed that Editor-in-Chief Lin was pushing open the passenger door, with one foot firmly on the ground.
She belatedly realized what was happening and felt so annoyed that she wanted to hit herself on the head.
How can you be so clueless!
In this situation, it's really inconsiderate of me not to think of opening the car door for the boss!
The three of them got out of the car one after another.
With a series of car doors closing, Yu Huan, wearing a gray knitted sweater, neatly put on her mask, stopped in front of the car, and reached into her pocket to take out her phone.
After thinking for a moment, he called Shen Gang, the sapling.
"It's you~ It's you~ The youth behind me is all you~ You've painted my mountains and streams..."
The clear and melodious singing voice came clearly into Yu Huan's ears through the phone's receiver.
Just when he thought the call was about to end automatically without being answered, the ringtone stopped abruptly.
Immediately following was Shen Gang's deliberately affected, high-pitched voice.
"Oh, my dear boss! Is there something you need me for? Or do you need someone—"
Yu Huan's lips twitched involuntarily beneath her mask. She subconsciously moved her phone away half an inch and interrupted him, "We're already at the restaurant entrance. I don't know the exact location yet. Could you please arrange for someone to come and meet us?"
“Okay! Understood! Right away! I’ll be at the front desk right now!” Shen Gang responded immediately.
"Okay, I'll hang up now. See you later." As soon as Yu Huan finished speaking, she took the phone away from her ear and hung up.
In the warm sunshine, Old Lin squinted slightly, gazing into the distance at the magnificent giant statue on Orange Isle.
Hearing Yu Huan end the call, he turned around and casually said, "Little Yu, we're probably the last ones to arrive, right?"
"Probably," Yu Huan replied with a smile.
His gaze inadvertently swept over the small Audi and the same model BMW parked to the side. Just by looking at the license plates, he knew that they belonged to Sister Ru and Ji Meng, respectively.
Wang Xianjiao stood to the side, secretly glancing at the imposing Old Lin out of the corner of her eye.
From what she knew so far, this man wasn't just her boss, but also Su Su's biological father...
Thinking of this, Wang Xianjiao became extremely careful even when swallowing saliva, afraid that her unintentional excessive physical movements or words might cause something inappropriate.
Seeing Yu Huan take the lead and head towards the restaurant entrance, Wang Xianjiao quickly followed behind him.
A gentle breeze rustled through the air, bringing with it a soft sound.
Yu Huan glanced at Wang Xianjiao, who was usually full of energy, but was unusually quiet at the moment.
Noticing her silence, Yu Huan couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
Having known her for so long, he knew very well that Wang Xianjiao was not the kind of introverted, unsociable "i-person".
Such a stark contrast immediately piqued Yu Huan's teasing interest.
Yu Huan continued walking, half-jokingly saying to her, "Wang Xianjiao, you've been a bit quiet the whole way. Are you a little nervous about meeting your idol face-to-face soon?"
"Xiao Wang, don't be too nervous. Just treat it as a simple meal. Eat and drink as you please. We're not the kind of people who are too particular, so just relax and do as you like," Old Lin said with a smile as he walked side by side with Yu Huan.
Xiao Wang?
Upon hearing Editor-in-Chief Lin address her so affectionately, Wang Xianjiao felt as if her tail was about to swell with pride.
She quickly nodded and replied, "I am a little nervous, after all, this occasion is quite special for me, but with Editor-in-Chief Lin and Brother Yu being so easygoing, I'm sure I can relax. And I'm so happy to see Sister Susu!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan couldn't help but secretly admire Wang Xianjiao's skill in flattery; she was quite adept at speaking.
The three of them stepped into the revolving door one by one. As it slowly turned, the noise and fragrance from inside wafted in.
Wang Xianjiao curiously looked around at her surroundings, secretly imagining the scene when she was about to meet Susu.
Recalling a previous team-building event, she realized that she had even played mahjong with Susu at the same table.
But at that time, Susu was covered up completely with a hat and mask, and I was really too blind to notice that this card player was Susu. Thinking about it now, it's quite funny.
She quietly lagged half a step behind, following closely behind the father-in-law and son-in-law as they passed through the revolving door.
A man wearing a pink mink coat stood out and attracted the attention of the three men.
He greeted us with a beaming smile, his voice high-pitched and slightly affected: "Welcome, esteemed guests! We've been waiting for you!"
Wang Xianjiao carefully examined this rather effeminate man. When he smiled, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a hint of coquettishness...
This person seems familiar...where have I seen him before?
A sense of déjà vu washed over her.
Yu Huan glanced casually at the front desk not far away, where several guests were talking to the receptionist.
People came and went, and the noise was deafening.
He felt this was not a suitable place to talk, so he smiled and gestured, "Shen Gang, could you please take us to a private room?"
"okay!"
Shen Gang readily agreed, and at the same time, he made sure to nod and smile politely at the elderly Lin, showing his utmost respect.
Hearing Yu Huan's address to this effeminate man, Wang Xianjiao, who was standing to the side, seemed to have a flash of inspiration.
She remembered instantly.
Previously in the sapling group, Xiaogang posted a group photo with Susu and Brother Yu, and looking at the iconic background statue outside the window, isn't that the place...?
It was peak dining time, and most of the tables in the lobby were already occupied.
Waiters bustled about, and various sounds mingled, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Yu Huan took a deep breath, the rich aroma of the food filling the air, making the cravings in her stomach seem restless.
As Shen Gang led the way, he noticed that there was no one around and couldn't help but turn around to look at Yu Huan.
“I was thinking that Su Su’s birthday is such an important day, so we couldn’t be too casual about it. Considering that you were still at work this morning, I discussed it with Sister Ru this morning and specially arranged for someone to rearrange the ‘Hundred Boats Racing’ hall on the second floor and remove the extra tables.” The private room was converted into a banquet hall.
After hearing his somewhat boastful words, Yu Huan's smile grew even wider. She said, "You've really worked hard this time. You've thought of everything so thoroughly. You've put so much effort into Su Su's birthday banquet. We'll definitely have to thank you properly later."
Shen Gang was overjoyed, as if he had wings on his feet. He couldn't help but sway his waist and said coquettishly, "Oh, what are you saying, Boss? Su Su's birthday is such an important event, of course I have to do my best! Besides, I'm Su Su's die-hard fan, it's only right that I do these things for her."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xianjiao became even more certain that this effeminate man with unusual mannerisms was undoubtedly "Xiao Gang" from the sapling group.
Yu Huan smiled and continued, "It's not something we should do. When her new album is released in a while, we'll definitely send you a few signed collector's edition copies as soon as possible."
"Really? Thank you so much! I'll accept it without hesitation!" Shen Gang covered his mouth excitedly and giggled.
Looking at Shen Gang's profile, Lao Lin couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle at his adorable appearance.
Look how happy this child is...
Shen Gang looked up toward the elevator lobby and saw a large crowd gathered there.
He then slowed down and turned around to respectfully inquire, "Gentlemen, the elevator is quite crowded. Shall we take the stairs? The lobby is on the second floor. We'll leave everything to you."
"Okay, then let's take the stairs." Old Lin smiled warmly.
Upon hearing Lao Lin's response, Shen Gang quickly replied, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
After saying that, he turned to the side and raised his hand towards the stairwell, then strode forward to lead the way.
At the same time, he continued to subtly observe this middle-aged man who possessed a refined demeanor yet exuded an air of authority...
The four of them climbed the stairs, their footsteps echoing through the stairwell.
Shen Gang walked ahead in sync with Lao Lin. He inadvertently noticed that Lao Lin's gaze fell on the photo frame hanging on the wall, which was a group photo of him and Su Su and her group.
He quickly and enthusiastically began to introduce the area: "This stairwell was recently renovated, and I specially hung up several photos of myself with Lin Su... I was so excited to be able to take photos with Su Su; it felt like a dream."
Old Lin nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping between the various photo frames, many of which he found quite familiar.
"Quite a few celebrities have patronized your restaurant."
"Hey!" Shen Gang waved his hand and said rather modestly, "It's mainly because our location is good. It's right by the river in the city center. When you're dining upstairs, you can see the beautiful scenery of Orange Isle and Yuelu Mountain with just a glance. That's why many celebrities are willing to come here."
Yu Huan also examined the group photo on the wall with great interest.
His gaze lingered briefly on two framed photos featuring himself before his eyes were suddenly drawn to the heavily pregnant Luo Ruiyang.
Shen Gang, who was taking a photo with Luo Ruiyang, was wearing a light brown Italian suit. He stood up straight and tall, with his hands neatly folded in front of him. He had a just-right smile on his face, but there was a hint of restraint in his eyes. He was completely different from his usual flamboyant self.
Yu Huan couldn't help but chuckle, pointed to the photo frame, and teased, "Shen Gang, your appearance has changed quite a bit, I almost didn't recognize you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Gang paused subconsciously, looked in the direction Yu Huan was pointing, coughed slightly, and explained somewhat awkwardly, "The Mr. Luo who took the photo with me is quite particular, so I have to be careful about my image."
Yu Huan smiled to herself, thinking that Luo Ruiyang was quite intimidating.
Before long, the four of them went up to the second floor, their feet on the soft, thick carpet, and walked through the front hall into the corridor.
Shen Gang quickened his pace, took a few steps forward, and forcefully pushed open a grand double door.
The scene inside the banquet hall suddenly unfolded before their eyes.
The hall was well-lit, making the huge space feel exceptionally bright.
Two large round tables were placed side by side in the middle, with delicate gold patterns embroidered on the snow-white tablecloths.
The wall was carefully decorated with many colorful balloons, and many heart-shaped helium balloons were printed with the words 'Happy birthday!'
In the innermost room, a small stage had been set up, with a huge high-definition screen as its backdrop, currently playing a video of Lin Yourong's radiant stage presence. Because the accompanying music playing from the loudspeaker was not loud, it didn't sound noisy.
Yu Huan's gaze swept quickly across the room, taking in familiar faces.
Ji Meng and Lin Yourong were huddled together, laughing and joking.
The mother-in-law and uncle stood by the window, gazing at the distant mountains and rivers, chatting and nodding occasionally.
Sister Ru and her whole family came. Wang Weiwei was sitting on her grandfather's lap, half-lying on the table, intently playing with her toy cars...
Shen Gang stepped aside to brace the door shut, preventing it from closing automatically. At the same time, he raised his hand to gesture inside and said enthusiastically, "Please come in, everyone. I'll stop here. If you need anything, just give me a call anytime."
Yu Huan glanced inside.
After hearing Shen Gang's words, she looked away, smiled and nodded in response: "Okay, you go ahead and do your work. Thank you for your hard work today."
Following at the back, Wang Xianjiao's gaze quickly swept across the banquet hall.
The first thing she saw was Liang Qiaobo sitting behind the table, looking down at his phone.
Sitting next to Liang Qiaobo was a man with a small mustache whom she did not recognize. On the other side of the mustache sat a plump middle-aged woman with a highly recognizable "peaceful and prosperous face," which made Wang Xianjiao's heart skip a beat.
It's actually Zhang Ye, the queen of folk songs!
This was the first time she had experienced such a grand occasion.
Wang Xianjiao felt a mix of nervousness and excitement churning within her.
At this moment, everyone noticed the arrival of Yu Huan and Lao Lin, and the already lively atmosphere instantly became even more enthusiastic, with everyone exchanging greetings loudly.
Wang Weiwei excitedly jumped off her grandfather's lap, calling out "Godfather" in a clear voice. Her little legs moved like wheels of fire as she ran quickly towards Yu Huan.
Yu Huan smiled broadly, quickly squatted down, opened his arms, and steadily picked her up.
Wang Weiwei wrapped her arms around Yu Huan's neck, gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, and asked with a grin, "Godfather, why did you take so long to get here?"
“Godfather was at work the whole time, but he came over as soon as he finished.” Yu Huan gently pinched her little nose.
After speaking, he turned to look at Wang Xianjiao.
He gestured towards Ji Meng and Xing Yujia, carefully instructing them, "Go sit over there. That chubby girl is your future colleague, Xing Yujia; she's working as an assistant now. You should know Ji Meng; she's the 'Sister Meng' you mentioned when you took me to pick her up at the airport. Also, you played mahjong with her at the farmhouse."
Wang Xianjiao looked in the direction Yu Huan indicated.
His mind went blank for a moment, and he could only nod hastily, replying, "Okay...okay, Brother Yu." (End of Chapter)