The Crazy Son-In-Law

The tea party, according to Ding Yue, was an occasion for the heads or representatives of the attending companies to get to know each other. However, as the time approached, they couldn’t get in touch with her.

“The front desk staff said she went out in the morning and hasn’t returned since. Her phone is also unavailable,” said Duan Jia.

“It’s strange. This girl is usually very reliable and shouldn’t have gotten the time wrong,” said Xiao Shun, puzzled.

“Should we call the police?”

“Even if she’s missing, we can only file a report after 24 hours. Let’s just go first, and when her phone is reachable, we’ll have her come find me at the venue,” he said.

“Now we can only do this.”

Helpless, Xiao Shun and Duan Jia went ahead. Duan Jia didn’t enter the venue, staying outside to wait for news about Ding Yue. Xiao Shun went in alone. Today’s venue seemed less crowded than yesterday, with only about 20 to 30 tables, accommodating at most 200 to 300 people.

Each table had nameplates, but there seemed to be no specific seating arrangement. Of course, the seats near the front-row for core figure like Wei Wending were probably not for everyone. Xiao Shun found his nameplate and sat down in an inconspicuous corner.NôvelDrama.Org content rights.

After all, Starline hadn’t yet entered the public eye, and Golden Harrow was actually controlled by a shell investment company. If people didn’t specifically look for its actual controller, they wouldn’t realize that the person behind the company was Xiao Shun. Moreover, Golden Harrow was a top-tier company in Stillwater, but in Oakland, it was only a second- or third-tier company.

Most of the well-known brands would choose to settle in Harrow, since it was the provincial capital. As time passed, waves of entrepreneurs and assistants in business attire gradually entered the venue. The greetings and conversations filled the air, and in such a setting, Xiao Shun preferred to be an invisible observer.

That was, until Tang Shishi appeared. She was representing the Kumi Group branch today. A beautiful woman, regardless of where she appeared, would always become the center of attention, especially someone of Tang Shishi’s caliber.

However, Tang Shishi confidently walked over and sat down next to him, attracting dozens of gazes, making Xiao Shun feel like he had been stripped of his clothes and exposed on the spot. Most of the attendees were influential figures, and although they craved her attention, they wouldn’t blatantly come over and strike up a conversation. Instead, they would steal glances at her from time to time.

After all, Tang Shishi was truly too dazzling. With her soft curls, creamy skin, peach blossom-like face, seductive lips, and charming eyes, she captivated everyone. Most importantly, she exuded an elegant aura that everyone admired.

As most people’s gazes fell on Tang Shishi, they would inevitably sweep over Xiao Shun as well, feeling envious but leaving no lasting impression. Among the attendees, two individuals stood out: He Guangji of Love Media and Kou Zhengqing, the chairman of Golden Holding.

Originally, with so many attendees, Xiao Shun would have gone unnoticed if it weren’t for the familiar faces. Tang Shishi’s presence next to him brought him some unfortunate attention, which also caught the eyes of He Guangji and Kou Zhengqing.

He Guangji immediately left the people he was chatting with and came over to greet Xiao Shun. “I didn’t expect Mr. Xiao to come to Harrow as well. You really should have told me before you came,” said He Guangji.

“I didn’t want to bother you,” Xiao Shun replied with a smile.

“You’re being too polite. After this event, give me an opportunity for us to get together,” said He Guangji.

Seeing his enthusiasm, Xiao Shun didn’t want to refuse and nodded. “Thank you.”

“Alright, I still have some old clients over there. After this event, please wait for me,” He Guangji confirmed before leaving.

Compared to He Guangji’s openness, Kou Zhengqing hesitated. After all, Xiao Shun had just broken his son’s legs, and he was still in the hospital. Kou Zhengqing was angry but dared not speak out, feeling resentful.

However, the other party was the branch head of the Oakland Old School Society, his immediate superior. Although Xiao Shun had never been to the Old School Society headquarters, it didn’t change the fact that he was the branch head. It would be impolite not to greet him. He didn’t know that Xiao Shun didn’t actually recognize him; if he knew, he wouldn’t be so conflicted. But Kou Zhengqing quickly found an excuse for himself. His identity at the Old School Society should not be easily revealed, so it was reasonable not to greet Xiao Shun at that moment. If necessary, they could talk privately later. With that thought, he felt at ease.

Soon, a man wearing a gray suit, with gray-white hair and around sixty years old, walked briskly into the venue. It was Wei Wendong. He frequently waved and nodded to the attendees, and soon he sat down at the front. He then stood up and delivered a short and down-to-earth speech.

“The purpose of this tea party is, firstly, to allow you to offer suggestions for our government’s work, and to raise any difficulties you encounter in your daily business operations. We will try our best to solve them as soon as possible.”

“Secondly, it’s to provide an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, discuss, and exchange ideas. So don’t feel constrained. Speak freely.”

He then picked up his teacup, beaming with pride, and said, “Since this is a tea party, there’s no alcohol. So I’ll toast everyone with tea, wishing that everyone here today will gain something from this event.”

After a burst of enthusiastic applause, the atmosphere gradually warmed up, from the initial restraint. At Xiao Shun’s table, other than Tang Shishi, everyone was male. Although Tang Shishi gave off an unapproachable vibe, there were people who tried to strike up a conversation with her. For example, “Miss Tang, which company do you represent?” or “What aspects of the business are you responsible for?” and so on.

Tang Shishi answered each question openly and sincerely, engaging in conversation without the aloofness others had imagined. Seeing that she was not so difficult to get along with, people gradually grew bolder, showing off their advantages, as men do even while drinking tea.

Xiao Shun, on the other hand, seemed somewhat out of place. He occasionally sipped tea, sitting there uninterested and silent.

“Master Wei.”

At that moment, Wei Tianhua approached, and everyone present greeted him. After Wei Tianhua returned their nods, he walked straight to Xiao Shun’s side, and with a forced smile, said, “Mr. Xiao, may I have a word?”

Tang Shishi immediately recognized Wei Tianhua as the guy from the nightclub that night, and now seeing him acting all pompous, she couldn’t help but feel disdainful.