Chapter 1995: A Mother Hen Protecting Her Chicks

"That overbearing style of yours is still there, it's just that... it doesn't really work on her."

"My, to think there is actually someone in this world who can resist your charm!?"

Su Kexuan shook her head as she spoke.

She found it inconceivable.

Li Xingyan said helplessly, "I am not omnipotent."

"So, you're giving up?"

"Of course not. Just because she didn't like me in the past doesn't mean she won't like me in the future."

"Hmm, that's the Li Xingyan I know. But having someone pestering your beloved is quite annoying."

It was indeed quite annoying.

However, it was nothing to be afraid of.

Li Xingyan did not take Yi Xiang to heart.

But Su Kexuan did.

She thought for a moment and offered a suggestion: "If you need my help, just say the word."

"When it comes to business cooperation, we help each other."

"No, I mean in terms of romance."

Romance?

Li Xingyan turned his head to look at Su Kexuan.

"To pursue the one you love, you'll likely need to use half of the Thirty-Six Stratagems. Schemes always require a partner, and I don't mind being yours."

Li Xingyan neither agreed nor denied it.

Instead, he asked a puzzled question: "Since when have you been so keen on this sort of thing?"

"I am keen on your affairs."

After saying this, Su Kexuan couldn't help but sigh: "It is so hard for an iron tree to bloom; I hope you can successfully bear fruit."

Su Kexuan's well-wishes were sincere.

But Li Xingyan did not want to chat any further.

He said a word to the driver, and the car slowly started moving.

Inside the banquet hall on the top floor of the hotel, a business dinner was being held.

Those invited to attend today were all prominent figures.

Everyone was laughing and chatting, exchanging polite pleasantries.

Jiang Motian was not a person from the business world.

Logically speaking, she did not need to attend such an event.

But as Xie Wanyi's female companion, she still put on a high-fashion gown and appeared on the scene with a smile on her face.

Xie Wanyi knew Jiang Motian was bored, so while no one was nearby, he whispered: "Next time, I'll just have Xiaolin accompany me instead."

"Xiaolin is a man, how could he be your female companion?"

"It's not like a female companion is strictly necessary."

"But everyone else has one, how could you not? It would make you look very pitiful."

Xie Wanyi smiled and said, "But accompanying me here makes you look very pitiful."

"Then you should just cherish me a little more."

"I already cherish you so much that I'm afraid you'll melt if I hold you in my palm."

While speaking, Xie Wanyi raised his hand to wrap it around Jiang Motian's slender waist and gently pulled her into his embrace.

Jiang Motian leaned against Xie Wanyi's shoulder, the corners of her red lips curling up as she was about to speak.

But she heard a small commotion by her ear.

She looked toward the source of the sound.

She saw Li Xingyan appear together with a woman wearing a red dress.

Xie Wanyi also looked over, then murmured a name: "Su Kexuan?"

"Oh? You know Su Kexuan too?"

"Of course I do. She is a female entrepreneur who has been very much in the spotlight lately; one could even call her a miracle."

Having said this, Xie Wanyi paused.

Then he asked Jiang Motian: "But why is she walking so closely with your brother?"

"Because she is my brother's classmate; the two of them hit it off back when they were in school."

"Being able to hit it off with your brother... that's not easy."

Li Xingyan was not a suitable conversationalist.

Chatting with him meant either being ignored or being retorted.

Oh, Wei Yangyang was not included in those rigid rules.

If Wei Yangyang appeared by Li Xingyan's side, Li Xingyan would certainly have no temper at all.

But now, another Su Kexuan had appeared...

Seeing Xie Wanyi looking thoughtful, Jiang Motian explained: "Su Kexuan and my brother have similar values and the same interests, so they have common topics to discuss."

"If that's the case, why haven't I seen her before, or heard you mention her?"

"Because after she started working, her professional focus was abroad. It was only this year that she wanted to develop her career domestically."

"And then she sought out your brother?"

"Mm."

Having heard this explanation, Xie Wanyi looked Su Kexuan over once more.

He didn't know if it was just his imagination, but Xie Wanyi always felt that this woman... was coming on quite aggressively.

Just at this moment...

"Oh, isn't that Yangyang!?"

Jiang Motian discovered a familiar figure at the entrance of the venue.

Immediately, she walked over quickly and reached out to pat that person on the shoulder.

Wei Yangyang had rarely attended banquets before.

As for business evening parties, today was her very first time.

Because it was her first time, she was very nervous.

But the moment she saw Jiang Motian, she immediately relaxed and said with a smile, "It's so good to run into you!"

"If you were coming, why didn't you say anything? Otherwise, we could have come together."

"I also received the notice at the last minute."

"Then, was it originally your father who was supposed to attend this banquet?"

Wei Yangyang nodded and said, "Right before leaving, Dad wasn't feeling well, so he let me come in his place."

"Is your father alright?"

"He's fine, just overworked after returning to the company; he'll be fine after some rest."

As she spoke, Wei Yangyang looked around and then asked, "Is there anything I need to pay attention to when coming to a place like this?"

Wei Yangyang was purely a novice; being a newcomer, it was inevitable that she would feel constrained.

Jiang Motian took Wei Yangyang's hand and smiled, "I'll be with you today, you don't need to pay attention to anything; I'll introduce you to some acquaintances in a moment!"

"Then... in what capacity should I introduce myself to others? As a designer, a company manager, or my father's daughter?"

"Introduce yourself however you like, it's up to your mood!"

Jiang Motian's posture was like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

However...

Wei Yangyang didn't come here to be a little chick.

Xie Wanyi shook his head helplessly, then offered a suggestion: "It's better to introduce yourself as a designer. I'm afraid the lowest-ranking person here today is at the vice-president level. I'm worried that if Yangyang states her own position, those with narrow horizons might look down on you."

Xie Wanyi was offering a well-intentioned reminder.

Wei Yangyang nodded repeatedly, taking it to heart.

But Jiang Motian nudged Xie Wanyi with her arm while pouting her red lips.

Seeing this, Wei Yangyang spoke up for Xie Wanyi, "I think what Xie Wanyi said makes a lot of sense. It's better to make it clear now than to be embarrassed later."

"But with me here, who would dare to make you embarrassed!?"

The mother hen was starting to protect her chicks again...

Xie Wanyi knew that Jiang Motian meant well.

She didn't want her good friend to be wronged.

But since Wei Yangyang had decided to take over the company, she had to grow.

Therefore, Xie Wanyi had to remind Jiang Motian: "Uncle Wei let Yangyang come here to train her. If you take everything upon yourself like this, how will Yangyang be able to receive any training?"

"Then I... can introduce connections to her. Anyway, with me here, it's impossible for Yangyang to be wronged!"

Jiang Motian could understand what Xie Wanyi meant.

But she couldn't do it.

And she didn't want to discuss it.

She reached out, held Wei Yangyang's hand quite domineeringly, and then took her to find people to socialize with.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became heavy, as if an invisible pressure was pressing down on everyone's hearts.