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Tong Rao had long since been waiting at the entrance of the restaurant. When she saw him arrive, she slightly nodded her head and said respectfully.

"Young Director Gong, Director Xu isn't here yet."

"Yes."

Gong Nanling's voice was hoarse and tired, and the red veins in his eyes were faintly discernible.

"Young Director Gong, you look a little tired, why don't you enter the room to rest?"

Tong Rao whispered.

"Alright."

Gong Nanling replied indifferently.

Tong Rao led him into the reserved room.

Feng He Restaurant was part of Junyue Hotel's dining department. The decoration was luxurious and elegant. Those who came to dine here were either rich or noble.

Tong Rao had booked room 3, which was a small private room for 5-6 people. However, the supporting facilities were all available.

"Young Director Gong, do you want to check more about the coffee?"

There was still half an hour before the appointed time, so it was finally boring to sit there in a daze.

"A glass of ice water."

Gong Nanling said in a low voice.

Right now, his stomach was filled with a myriad of worries. The hot drinks would only make his thoughts even more confused.

"Alright."

Tong Rao then got the waiter to bring a glass of ice water over.

Gong Nanling took a sip and felt a chill between his teeth. Once it entered his throat, his body felt much cooler. The mind of the primal chaos …

Bang bang bang.

7: 45 PM.

Someone gently knocked on the door of the private room.

Tong Rao hurried over to open the door. She was stunned for a second when she saw the person standing outside and then greeted him with a smile.

"Director Xu, Miss Lin, please come in."

Gong Nanling tightened his grip on the cup of water. His fingers were freezing cold.

He only asked Xu Muzhi, why did Lin Ran come with him?

For some unknown reason, he felt that something was wrong.

His face was stern and taut by two inches.

Footsteps sounded as a man and a woman walked in.

"Junior brother …"

Xu Muzhi spoke first in a polite manner.

"Senior …"

Gong Nanling stood up slowly. With a half-smile, he responded. The corner of his eyes turned to Lin Ran, who was holding Xu Muzhi's arm.

He was surprised at their intimate posture.

"Director Xu, Miss Lin, please take a seat."

Tong Rao closed the door and walked in softly.

"Alright."

Xu Muzhi smiled gently and pulled his chair apart. He turned his head and looked at Lin Ran.

"Xiao Ran, come here."

Gong Nanling was startled by the doting look between his eyebrows.

These two really looked like a couple in love.

"Thank you."

Lin Ran replied with a faint smile. He sat down and nodded at Gong Nanling.

"Heh …"

Gong Nanling looked at his' former cousin 'and couldn't help but sneer inside.

Lu Hengyuan was about to die, she was rather carefree. How did she find the next one so quickly?

In his mind, Xu Muzhi was a very courteous and principled person. I really don't know why he took a fancy to Lin Ran.

"Tong Rao, ask the waiter to serve the dishes."

Due to Xu Muzhi's face, Gong Nanling didn't tell Lin Ran to leave directly.

"Yes, Young Director Gong."

Tong Rao acknowledged and then pressed the service bell.

Soon, a waiter came in.

Tong Rao worked carefully and arranged all the dishes that Xu Muzhi liked.

"Senior, is all this to your liking? "If you don't like it, click again …"

Gong Nanling tried his best to ignore Lin Ran as he asked Xu Muzhi, who was sitting beside her, with a faint smile.

"These are all things that I like, there's no need to order anymore."

Xu Muzhi's attitude was easy-going, and his gentle voice was full of magnetism. Talking and laughing, there is both the steadiness of the successful, and the modesty of friends.

"Alright."

Just as Gong Nanling said this, his cellphone in his pocket rang.

He took it out and saw that it was Gong Hantian.

"Sorry, take a call."

He said this to Xu Muzhi, then got up and walked into the washroom in the private room. Frowning, he answered impatiently.

"Father …"

"Where are you?"

Gong Hantian's stern voice sounded.

"Father, I really have something on today, I can't come …"

Gong Nanling said helplessly.

His slightly hoarse voice was filled with a deep sense of exhaustion, it was completely not an act.

Gong Hantian's face tightened as a trace of concern appeared in his cold and harsh words.

"What happened?"

"Dad, didn't I tell you already? I have an appointment today …"

"Who is more important than Ning Family?"

Gong Hantian said unhappily.

Ning Huanyu's family came early. Although they didn't say anything after waiting for so long, Gong Hantian could feel that Ning Huanyu was already unhappy.

"Dad, I really can't come tonight. If you don't believe me, ask uncle …"

Coincidentally, the moment Gong Nanling finished, Lu Yiyao called.

Du du du...

Gong Hantian put his phone down beside his ear and took a look.

"Wait a moment, your uncle is calling."

"Oh, okay."

When Gong Nanling heard this, his dull eyes instantly lit up. He patted his chest and heaved a sigh of relief.

Warmth filled his heart.

Although Lu Yiyao scolded him for 'committing a crime, you can't live on', but he still helped him solve the problem.

He made up his mind that in the future, he would repay him well.

He had to think of a way to take back the Tear of Pear Blossom in Lin Ran's hands.

He patiently waited for Gong Hantian and Wu Jingtong to finish talking. Then, he held onto the edge of the azure stone countertop with one hand and slightly raised his eyes to look at himself in the mirror.

His handsome face was covered with a layer of melancholy.

He adjusted his breathing and tried to smile in the mirror.

The smile was unnatural. It was somewhat dry, yet also somewhat bitter.

After a while, Gong Hantian's voice sounded again.

"Alright, your uncle already told me …" "You should take good care of the guests …"2

It was unknown what Lu Yiyao said to Gong Hantian. This time, his tone was much better than before.

"Good …" "Dad, then let's do this first …"

"Yes."

Gong Hantian answered and the two hung up the phone.

Gong Nanling put his phone back in his pocket, turned on the tap and washed his face with cold water.

He took a face wash tissue and wiped off the mist on his face. Once again, he forcefully suppressed his emotions and walked out.

On the dining table.

The waiter poured the wine into a wine pot.

Under the reflection of the crystal lamp, the mellow red wine was captivating.

All around the room, lights were turned on as well. The faint orange glow interweaved with each other in a luxurious yet warm manner.

"Junior, why did you invite me here today?"

Taking advantage of the break from the hangover, Xu Muzhi spoke with a smile. He sat elegantly. Although he didn't have the innate noble aura, he still had quite a bit of aura.

T.D. Company, is a world-famous financial company.

The fact that he, who had no background at all, was able to take the position of vice president meant that he had extraordinary ability.

"Senior, actually, there's nothing much, it's just that I heard that you came to the Yunjing, so I wanted to do my best to show my hospitality and to properly entertain you."

Due to Lin Ran's presence, Gong Nanling did not reveal his real motive, but said it politely.

Xu Muzhi, who had been in the business world for so many years, knew that this was just a casual excuse.

"Thank you, junior brother …"

Gong Nanling glanced at the jug of wine and saw that it had a ruby lustre. A faint aroma of wine drifted out.

"Tong Rao …"

Tong Rao understood immediately and stood up to personally pour the wine.

After three rounds of drinking, they exchanged some polite words.

Gong Nanling never mentioned about the Tear of Pear Blossom.

Unexpectedly, Xu Muzhi smiled, slightly raised the corner of his mouth and said.

"Junior, I have a presumptuous request, and I hope that you can help me?"

With that, he held Lin Ran's hand.

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