"Let's go," Ming Yutong murmured softly.
"Just a moment," Jiang Lulian replied, patting her hand that was linked with his arm. "It's crowded inside the banquet, and we might not get another chance. It's rare to meet Fu Yinxiu at the door. Why not say hello? There might be future opportunities for cooperation between 'Lufeng' and 'Mingri.'"
Ming Yutong knew Jiang Lulian's intention was to create opportunities for "Lufeng" and "Mingri," and it was well-meaning.
But Ming Yutong didn't want to.
However, Jiang Lulian had already turned around and was waiting for Fu Yinxiu.
Reluctantly, Ming Yutong followed along.
It was only after turning around that she noticed there was another woman beside Fu Yinxiu.
Earlier, when she heard the general manager's words, she thought he had come alone.
In their previous encounters, he had always been alone, without any woman by his side.
She thought... what did she think?
Ming Yutong's heart felt sour and bitter again.
What did she think he was?
In seven years, he couldn't have been single all that time.
That man, with his bad temper, lack of gentleness, and thoughtlessness, completely lacked the awareness of being a boyfriend.
Being his girlfriend would be exhausting.
But despite his flaws, he still had so many qualities that attracted women like moths to a flame.
Perhaps because their past relationship had been so deep, she had never realized that she was so sure he didn't have a girlfriend, that he was still single.
It was as if... as if he were single, their connection hadn't been severed, and there was still a chance between them.
She had never carefully considered why she had thought that way.
But reality had given her a resounding slap in the face.
The girl now holding Fu Yinxiu's arm, with a slightly proud smile on her face, reminded her that he already had a girlfriend.
And over the past seven years, who knew how many others he had dated.
Or perhaps, some of them were just passing fancies.
Only she couldn't let go of their past, clinging to that relationship, unable to accept anyone else.
Ming Yutong suddenly felt her thoughts were truly ridiculous.
In his eyes, she really meant nothing.
What right did she have for him to still remember her after seven years?
Clearly, he was the one who had abandoned her in the first place. Of course, he wouldn't hold onto their past relationship. Naturally, he would seek out new relationships.
Ming Yutong's face turned ashen.
Fu Yinxiu's female companion appeared lively and energetic, which made Ming Yutong feel increasingly lifeless.
The emotion she had held onto for many years seemed like a joke.
A huge joke.
Yes, she hated him, but she still loved him.
She hated how he abandoned her, cutting off her and their son, with such determination, without reason, without warning, as if casually discarding garbage.
All their past feelings, the happiness, the intimate moments, sleeping in each other's arms, meant nothing to him.
Yet she still loved him, unable to let go even after seven years.
Even with many outstanding men appearing by her side constantly, she couldn't fall in love with anyone else.
But now, she was just a joke.
Ming Yutong casually and seemingly casually glanced at the girl beside Fu Yinxiu, then withdrew her gaze lightly.
Although her face was somewhat pale, it wasn't that noticeable under the makeup.
So to others, she still looked like the capable and internally strong Ming Yutong.
Fu Yinxiu remained expressionless, but those around him knew how tense his body was.
His jawline was tight.
Fu Yinxiu's gaze also seemed indifferent, just lightly passing by Ming Yutong and Jiang Lulian's faces.
How could this woman be so calm and assured to be engaged with another man?
Fu Yinxiu's lips faintly tilted upwards.
Good!
Very good!
With the woman next to him, Fu Yinxiu climbed the stairs. He didn't intend to stop when passing Jiang Lulian and Ming Yutong.
However, Jiang Lulian called out to him, "Mr. Fu."
Fu Yinxiu stopped and walked over, looking at him as if he was a person who regretted talking about the past.
"How do you do? I'm Jiang Lulian from 'Lufeng'," Jiang Lulian introduced himself.
"Hello." Fu Yinxiu nodded faintly and then glanced at Ming Yutong. "And who is this?"
"This is my companion, Ming Yutong from Mingri Group," Jiang Lulian introduced.
Ming Yutong saw Fu Yinxiu's unfamiliar expression and thought that he would regret mentioning the past and feeling embarrassed.
"Pleased to meet you," Fu Yinxiu said, pointing to the hotel, "together?"
Jiang Lulian was surprised and nodded calmly. "Yes."
The four people walked to the elevator together, and Fu Yinxiu didn't mean to introduce his companion to them.
Ming Yutong couldn't help but look at Fu Yinxiu's companion. The other person smiled at her, and Ming Yutong could only smile back faintly.
"Hello, my name is He Ruoyi." The companion smiled and introduced herself.
Ming Yutong smiled lightly, "Hello."
For some reason, Fu Yinxiu glanced at He Ruoyi, who didn't say anything else.
Until the four entered the elevator, the limited space inside the elevator wasn't crowded.
However, Fu Yinxiu was so tall.
Ming Yutong didn't know how they could stand there and somehow stand to the side of Fu Yinxiu.
The two of them clearly weren't standing together, but Ming Yutong could still clearly feel the heat coming from his body.
Still able to smell the male perfume on him, such as peppermint and pine.
However, Ming Yutong's breathing was difficult, and her face became paler and paler in the cramped space.