To Love You Again

Linfeng took a glass of water from the server. He loosened his tie a bit.

He had been talking constantly to guests for a couple of hours now, and it tired him out a bit. He could not get anywhere because he always end up surrounded in a couple of steps.

Linfeng wondered when he could join Xiong Zhi.

"…The technology is improved by our research and development team. We already received the olive branch from Goldmen Funds and is now officially expanding in Country C after the good response. Your network fits our new business model, it will be a win-win situation for both companies if we cooperate," an elite foreign man in a dark blue suit spoke to him in fluent Chinese.

Linfeng tactfully deflected with a smile. It was a good thing that he had been trained to smile at all times in banquets since he was young. Or else, his face would have gotten very stiff by now.

"But I heard recently that the futures bond fluctuations impacted your company stock," another guest slyly countered the man's words in slightly accented Chinese language.

"When doing business, it's best to ensure that all waters are stable. I'm sure you've heard of our group, Mr. Zhou. We're quite accomplished in the telecommunications field in Country J and Country S. You still haven't established sites in these countries, but I'm sure you have plans. We can help you facilitate with the government and the relevant departments for tower construction…"

The suggestion was good, unfortunately, Linfeng already had another contact decided for those countries.

He inwardly sighed.

What was his girlfriend doing at this moment? Would she be alright by herself?

Linfeng had no doubt that his girlfriend was surrounded by admirers from all sides. He just wished none of them would act too much and ask to talk to her in private.

"…Framework can make use of ZD World for enhanced features in global sharing…"

Linfeng listened to the droning voices, but half of his mind was floating.

He knew that Xiong Zhi would not let herself be alone with other men, so Linfeng was at ease with that.

But what if those men acted brazen, with no self-control, and took advantage of her? Like what a certain pest had done. Even though no one would dare to harass her in the middle of the crowd, and even if there was, she could just cry for help or smack the man herself, it was still worrying to think that he had left his girlfriend alone in this dinner party.

Linfeng could not help but tap the sole of his shoes on the marble floor.

Sigh, it would be really nice to have Xiong Zhi by his side right now.

"—We'll offer a blank doc.u.ment, and SC can give us your own conditions. We can start the negotiation from there. What do you think?" Another one asked Linfeng with enthusiasm.

A perfectly automated smile popped again on Linfeng's face.

He had already done a preliminary observation on these people and ascertained that his current cards were not less than what they had to offer, so his heart and mind was not really into what they were saying anymore.

He just wanted to find his girlfriend, cuddle with her, or maybe sneak a kiss. This feeling of missing her in a crowd was longing to be quenched.

"You think too highly of SC, I'm honored, Mr. Zuckerberg. I'll take that in consideration…"

A flash of silver he was familiar with entered his peripheral vision. Linfeng's eyes turned dark for a moment. He was certain it was the pest. "…I'll have the board discuss the proposal..." He trailed off.

When the silver head turned slightly, Linfeng finally spotted something behind the man.

A head of brown hair.

Linfeng could not see the person entirely because Lu Yin Ze was blocking the view, but the silhouette seemed familiar.

Linfeng's peach eyes narrowed slightly. He continued what he was saying while his attention was on that pair. "…When we reach a decision, I'll let you know."

Mr. Zuckerberg smiled. His company's thoughts were delivered. That was all he needed to do.

Linfeng eyes drifted back to Lu Yin Ze's position. Lu Yin Ze was leading the person to one of the private lounges.

"I need to attend to something, please excuse me," Linfeng excused himself politely.

The businessmen were already dealt with properly, so they let him go.

He walked forward, wanting to see clearly the man beside Lu Yin Ze. He had a premonition that it was someone whom Xiong Zhi did not want to see.

Alas, another group blocked his way again.

"Congratulations to the newest king, very successful at such a young age—"

Then Linfeng saw him. 

!!!

Lu Yin Ze just took a side step to let the man enter the private room first.

The brown-haired man was wearing a grey suit. He was none other than Gau Gao Huan.

Linfeng's eyes became darker.

'So it's you.'

He had not met this man ever since he came back, not even once.

Not until now.

Xiong Zhi's story once again resurfaced on his mind.

This was the beast who had caused Xiong Zhi to suffer in her nightly dreams for many years. Obviously, this man already had evil intentions on Xiong Zhi at this point.

"Mr. Zhou?"

Linfeng's eyes returned to the guests.

Although it seemed impolite...

He frowned slightly and held his stomach.

"I'm sorry, it seems I drank too much. Excuse me, I need to use the breakroom."

The guests had no choice but to watch him leave.

Linfeng hurried forward and raised a hand apologetically at the people who tried to approach him.

What was Guan Gao Huan doing here?

Did one of his brothers invite Guan Gao Huan?

Linfeng knew that the silver bug had the means to attend, he was the heir of the Lu family after all.

But Guan Gao Huan was not the heir of the Guan family.

He might be a Guan, but his status was not enough for him to make an appearance here unless he was personally invited by the kings, or he accompanied someone who was invited by them.

The two had already gone into the private lounge.

Linfeng finally arrived in front of the door.

He stared at it with dark eyes.