mainly wanted to send a warning shot to Hong Xiaotian.Thus, when Wang Jinrong saw Zeng Quanming’s demeanor, he sneered inwardly. They were ostensibly celebrating the achievements of various relevant...Chapter 98: Growing More and More Interested

Er Di Dong leaned against the sofa lightly, smiling at Su Can. "The girl standing by the left aisle, does our General Manager Su have any interest" Lin Guangdong was referring to a girl with long hair flowing over her shoulders, wearing a white cocktail dress that accentuated her back's curvature.

Someone beside him said, "So, if Su Can is interested in her, why not discuss it among us all."

The man who spoke looked at the woman. He had noticed her as well; she was the youngest there and seemed to have a good background and temperament. Moreover, he had seen this girl in some social settings before, and she appeared to be a model with a bit of fame.

Su Can did not respond but scanned through the women entering the venue. The atmosphere indeed became livelier, causing one man next to him to straighten up and even brush off wrinkles on his clothes.

The reason Su Can did not reply was simple—Fan Ziliang had been observing him all along.

Seeing that Su Can seemed interested, Fan Ziliang approached the girl and whispered something in her ear. She turned to see Su Can, her eyes lighting up; she then walked over holding a glass of wine and sat beside him. After returning to his seat, Fan Ziliang introduced, "This is Su Can, General Manager Su. This is Liu Xiaojing—General Manager Su works on fashion magazines, and you're a model, right You should talk more with General Manager Su."

Liu Xiaojing stared intently at Su Can before extending her hand towards him with a smile, "Hello."

"Hello," replied Su Can. He was not used to having women sitting next to him; especially when she had an aroma of Chanel perfume. Still, he shook hands gently with her delicate fingers and felt his palm being slightly tickled by the tip of her finger before she withdrew her hand.

Is this considered flirtation Su Can glanced at Fan Ziliang—the old fox was looking down calmly, watching Liu Xiaojing's performance.

Liu Xiaojing smiled at Su Can, "What kind of fashion magazine does General Manager Su work on"

Su Can ignored Lin Guangdong making faces beside him and replied, "A fashion magazine still in development. We need support from all sides."

Someone pointed to the copy of 'Fashion Culture' on the table, saying, "That’s General Manager Su's magazine."

Liu Xiaojing smiled gently, reached out for the magazine and placed it on her lap, flipping through it carefully. For Lin Guangdong, this was quite an impressive sight as if his child were being handled with care; Liu Xiaojing holding the magazine added a certain luster to the scene. Su Can privately thought that in Nan Da’s campus, there might be some guys who would immediately offer roses if they saw such a display.

Then, Liu Xiaojing raised her head and gave Su Cen an appropriately surprised look, saying, "You're so impressive! Which year are you from You can't be older than me, right How did you manage to have such a famous magazine"

Su Cen felt that the closer she got, the more he moved away. This woman definitely had considerable strength, with an innate coquettish quality. Just by shaking hands with her earlier, he could tell her hand was soft and delicate; now, her speech was also sweet and flirtatious, making even those nearby feel a hint of envy towards him.

Fan Zhiling's bombshell had quite the impact.

Su Cen could only avoid the question by saying that his investments were multifaceted support systems and that success wasn't accidental. However, it was evident that Su Cen stood out more than usual; moreover, Liu Xiaojing seemed to be rather popular among these socialite girls, leading many of them to joke with him in a gradually warming-up flirtatious manner.

When Liu Xiaojing got up to go to the restroom, everyone around felt an immediate relief but also some disappointment at her absence.

Fan Zhiling observed Su Cen's awkwardness and Lin Guangdong's encouragement with a smirk. No matter how influential or famous your things are, in the end, they still have to serve me obediently. Even if you're a good horse, as long as I hold the reins, everything is under my control. No matter how much you折騰 (tiao zeng - fuss), even if you can manage to be at the same table with Zhan Hua, in reality, it's just exhausting.

After drinking tea, Su Cen also needed to use the restroom. When he came out of the bathroom, he saw Liu Xiaojing’s figure.

The Vian International Club had a large private room with a bathroom, banquet hall, guest seats, tea lounge, and even an extravagant bedroom.

There was some distance between this restroom and the main living area. Liu Xiaojing was wiping away tears, looking pitifully distressed.

Su Cen was slightly taken aback but didn't have time to dry his hands as he walked over, asking, "What's wrong"

Liu Xiaojing jumped in shock. Her tearful eyes looked up at Su Cen and she quickly wiped her tears with the back of her hand, shaking her head and saying, “Nothing.”

"It’s okay; if there’s anything you can tell me," Su Cen smiled as he said this. He then glanced over at the group in the main living area, a glint of sharpness flashing across his eyes, "Is it that you don’t want to be here"

Social gatherings like these happen daily all over Shanghai, but Su Cen wasn't sure if there were any hidden reasons behind this particular girl's presence.

For instance, she might live in a small apartment and have a boyfriend at home, yet still be compelled to attend such events by modeling agencies. She would need to maintain her purity while also dealing with older men, which was somewhat heart-wrenching despite being cliché.

Su Cen was overwhelmed with sympathy.

The girl lifted her head, on the verge of tears, and said, "Don't you like me"

Su Cen was at a loss for how to handle the situation. Liu Xiaojing's face was wet with tears; her carefully drawn eyeliner had run from the water, but it couldn't be denied that there was a unique softness that evoked pity.

Su Cen knew what she meant by "dislike." Earlier, when she tried to get close to him, he repeatedly and subconsciously avoided her. Liu Xiaojing's expression darkened as she made an excuse to leave, and Su Cen had noticed this.

What should he do now It wouldn't be appropriate to say that he simply liked her looks and demeanor, nor would it be appropriate to say that he disliked her. He could only reply, "No, you're great."

Seeing Su Cen's hesitation, Liu Xiaojing said sadly, "I understand. You are the chairman of the 'Second Count Culture' magazine." She smiled bitterly and continued, "As a small model like me, it's natural that I would be popular with guys like you. If it weren't because my mother needed surgery money, I wouldn't have agreed to come over here with Mr. Fan. He promised that if I spend the night with you tonight, he will cover the hospital costs she owes him. Even if you don’t like me, can we pretend to be a couple Can you help me act out our relationship I promise not to get too close."

Su Cen stood where he was, looking at Liu Xiaojing in front of him and couldn't quite fathom his feelings. He nodded and said, "I understand."

Liu Xiaojing wiped away her tears and put her arm around Su Cen's as they walked out together. At that moment, countless eyes were focused on them; under the dazzling chandelier lights, Lin Guangdong's mouth was agape in shock, trying to figure out what had happened between Su Cen and Liu Xiaojing in the bathroom.

Stay calm, boss!

Someone clapped their hands and laughed as they pointed at them, "This is truly a match made in heaven. It turns out that General Manager Su is a real ladies' man."

Fan Zhilian's eyes sparkled with delight as he laughed heartily, "Xiaojing, you're very lucky! General Manager Su is young and talented; if he takes an interest in you, who knows Maybe next month they'll ask you to be the magazine's model."

Liu Xiaojing lifted her head and exchanged smiles with Su Cen.

Arriving at Fan Zhilian's side, Fan pushed a contract across the table. He opened a Shushan fountain pen and said, "General Manager Su, you can't let the beauty stand in the way of your success! Here is our agreement. If I lose this bet to you, I will pay up as promised; here it is—the one month for 300 thousand yuan that we talked about before. Believe me, if I sign this contract, next year's advertising fees would be halved. And these kinds of things aren't cheap either..."

Su Cen smiled and shook his head, "No need, it looks like there has been a change in my mind. Let’s not sign the contract."

"And about this two hundred and ten thousand, I feel we should discuss it." Fan Zhilian was saying when he suddenly seemed to be choked by someone from behind. People playing cards in the living room also turned to look at them.

"What" Liu Xiaojing, who had been holding Su Can's hand, looked up with a blank expression and stared at him.

Smiling under everyone's astonished gazes, Su Can said, "I suddenly came up with an idea. Brands are the most important thing. When I advertise in magazines, it’s not just about promoting my client's brand; I also need to promote mine. If CCTV only showed ads for a certain medicine every day, it wouldn’t make sense. In America, there is this magazine that everyone has seen, and if someone hasn't read it, they can buy one—it’s full of top companies' ads."

Fan Zhilian sensed something was amiss and hurriedly said, "Mr. Su, please reconsider your decision. This isn’t just my personal request; it’s also the opinion of our superiors. We can discuss the price later." He didn't even care about Liu Xiaojing's pale face.

Su Can felt Liu Xiaojing release his hand and hurriedly replied, "It’s not about money. We should learn from America; magazines are a good platform for ads only if they have high standards. In China, any company can advertise regardless of what product they sell as long as they pay. It's not just about having money to spend but also improving the quality. I need to be responsible for my own brand and also for several hundred thousand readers. Mr. Fan, don’t you agree"

"Lin Guangdong, get the car ready." Su Can said as he looked up.

Lin Guangdong responded immediately, took out his keys, and walked out of the door with a heart racing.

Su Can then faced Fan Zhilian, who was in shock, and everyone else with their shocked faces. He folded his fingers together and bowed slightly before saying, "Sorry, I have to go now. Have fun tonight." His last gaze fell on Liu Xiaojing; her soft yet defiant eyes stared back at him.

Su Can smiled as he turned around and left.

Under the illuminated European-style building of Vian International, Su Can walked out of the clubhouse. His Bentley was parked in the square. As soon as he sat inside the car, Lin Guangdong laughed heartily, "Su Can, you’re becoming more sophisticated every day. I can sense something’s wrong but can’t pinpoint what it is. Now that you’ve left, everything seems fine. Even if you don't sign Fan Zhilian's ad contract, it doesn’t matter."

Lin Guangdong stepped on the gas pedal and the car sped away smoothly. Su Can looked out of the window at Vian International clubhouse and smiled, "I can’t fall for Mr. Fan’s beautiful but clichéd ploy."

Underneath the clubhouse, Fan Zhilian and Liu Xiaojing stood by the door as they watched Su Can's Bentley speed past and disappear.

Fan Zhilian sighed in苦笑，肩膀有點酸，“劉總，這個蘇燦不簡單。”

劉曉靜掏出唇彩補了一下口紅的顏色，眼底還殘留著剛纔梨花帶雨的水光，望著視野儘頭，涼風拂麵而來，她驚心動魄地笑了笑，“蘇燦，姐姐對你越來越感興趣了。求月票”

慢慢恢複狀態了，什麼時候寫順了就開始給大家補更。oof any longer. Looking at the second-year high school student before him, Zhao Lijun viewed Su Cen in a new light."This issue is too big; no one can be trusted now." As soon as he thought of it, Zhao...