Meeting you in autumn

Chapter 119 Banquet

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Jia, who had been engrossed in drinking her milk tea, suddenly looked up and nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "That's right, didn't you say you had something to say? Go ahead and say it!"

As she spoke, she looked at Chen Fang with expectant eyes.

"What, can't I come if there's nothing wrong?" Chen Fang said irritably.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jia rolled her eyes, her face full of speechlessness: "Okay, okay."

Just as the situation reached a stalemate, Chen Fang spoke up. His fingers unconsciously rubbed the hem of his clothes, and he said somewhat awkwardly to Shen Jia, "Um... I need your help!"

"Chen Fang, are you acting crazy today??"

Upon hearing this, Shen Jia's eyes widened in disbelief. Her eyebrows rose slightly, and her lips parted slightly as she spoke.

"What do you mean I'm crazy? It's all because of my brother."

Chen Fang said with a resentful look, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness, and his voice slightly lower.

Lu Chuan, meanwhile, quietly watched the two of them while sipping his milk tea.

His gaze shifted back and forth between Shen Jia and Chen Fang, while he gently shook the milk tea cup in his hand, making a soft sound.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jia almost laughed and said, "It's not that Brother Shen asked you to invite Sister Ling Lin to the banquet tonight, is it?"

Her lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, her eyes filled with a teasing tone.

Chen Fang nodded, and Shen Jia, looking completely innocent, said, "I don't know anything, so don't come looking for me."

"I'll do anything you ask as long as you help me," Chen Fang said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jia quickly replied, "You said it yourself, so okay, I'll help you."

"Shen Jia, you really know how to get the better deal!"

"There's nothing we can do about it!!"

Seeing this, Chen Fang stopped talking. Then he glanced at Lu Chuan next to him and saw Lu Chuan staring at him with a look of amusement.

"You're something else, kid!" Chen Fang, holding back his anger, unleashed a torrent of words at Lu Chuan.

"So-so!" Lu Chuan replied, unfazed.

"Okay, you wait here when you get back."

Hearing this, Lu Chuan ignored him, his face full of speechlessness.

As night falls and the city lights come on, the entire city seems to be enveloped in a dazzling glow.

Meanwhile, a grand banquet is being held in a luxurious hotel.

The banquet hall was resplendent with gold and filled with people, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

This banquet was meticulously prepared and hosted by the prestigious Laicheng Group, and all those invited to attend were prominent figures from various circles in Beijing.

They were dressed in elegant formal wear or sharp suits, holding champagne glasses, chatting and laughing in small groups, occasionally bursting into cheerful laughter.

Just then, the once noisy banquet hall suddenly fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned in the same direction—Chen Chen walked slowly onto the stage with a serious expression.

He stood tall and walked with a steady gait, giving people a sense of composure and confidence.

After walking onto the stage, he calmly picked up the microphone and said in a deep and magnetic voice, "Distinguished guests, thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend this banquet hosted by our Laicheng Group."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Today is a special day for our Laicheng Group. It's the tenth anniversary of our company's founding!"

Over the past decade, we have weathered countless storms, but we have always moved forward with a spirit of innovation and progress.

I sincerely hope that you all enjoy this wonderful evening and have a pleasant time.

Chen Chen's words echoed in the spacious banquet hall for a long time, and everyone's eyes were focused on him, listening attentively to every word he said.

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the room.

This applause was not only a response to Chen Chen's wonderful speech, but also an affirmation and blessing for Laicheng Group's ten-year development journey.

After the applause subsided, one person in the crowd quickly walked towards Chen Chen.

This person was Chen Fang. He smiled and came to Chen Chen's side first, saying, "Um... Brother, I'm here today on behalf of Xingyi Group to offer my congratulations."

However, before he could finish speaking, Chen Chen impatiently interrupted him, asking, "How's the matter I asked you to handle?"

Upon hearing the voice, Chen Fang reacted quickly and replied loudly, "Don't worry, here I come!"

As he spoke, he waved to the other person, gesturing for them to look towards the door.

All eyes turned towards the entrance, where Ling Lin was wearing a high-end custom-made strapless dress. Her graceful figure was even more captivating under the dress, and every step she took exuded a noble and elegant aura.

Following closely beside her was Shen Jia, who wore a snow-white short skirt, looking fresh and refined, forming a stark contrast with Ling Lin, but equally beautiful and charming.

Soon, the two arrived in front of Chen Fang and Chen Chen.

Ling Lin smiled and said softly, "Congratulations!"

However, Chen Chen did not respond, but simply stared at Ling Lin silently, as if time had stood still at that moment.

Chen Fang, who was standing to the side, sensed that something was wrong and quickly reached out to pull Shen Jia away.

Caught off guard by Chen Fang's sudden tug, Shen Jia felt a surge of annoyance: "Chen Fang, what's wrong with you this time?!"

Faced with Shen Jia's questioning, Chen Fang chuckled and lowered his voice, saying, "How exactly did you manage to invite Sister Ling Lin here? Teach me!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Jia rolled her eyes at Chen Fang, her face full of disdain, and then walked to the other side, elegantly picking up a glass of wine.

Then, after taking a small sip, she said, "Hmph, I'm not telling you~"

Just as Chen Fang was about to say something, Chen Feng happened to walk over and asked curiously, "What are you two whispering about here?"

Chen Fang hurriedly waved his hand and casually replied, "No...it's nothing."

Seeing this, Chen Feng said nothing more. He slowly walked to Shen Jia's side, casually took a glass of wine and drank a few sips.

Meanwhile, as soon as Chen Fang and the others disappeared from sight, Chen Chen couldn't wait to grab Ling Lin's soft, slender hand and hurriedly went to a secluded place.

At the same time, a look of annoyance appeared on Ling Lin's face, and she shouted loudly, "Chen Chen, what's wrong with you?!"

Chen Chen stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed on the seemingly cold and ruthless woman before him. A slight, mocking sneer appeared on his lips.

Then, his voice became low and filled with humility and helplessness: "Why? Why have you been avoiding me all these days?"

"I'm not avoiding you."

Ling Lin turned her head away, not daring to look directly into Chen Chen's burning gaze. Although she responded forcefully, a ripple of emotion stirred within her.