203: The background of Tongtian

"Why so sudden? Did you propose to that girl Tao Yan?

Does her family know about this?"

"No, but I have plans to. Dad, I've made up my mind. I want to propose to Xiao Yan; I want to prove to her that I love her."

Father Su was about to explode with rage. The leader was arriving soon, and a director along with so many bosses were waiting at the door, yet he had come here to take a call only for his stupid son to talk about this kind of nonsense.

But at the end of the day, this was his son and his last hope, so he suppressed his anger as much as possible.

"I'm outside right now. Go home first; we need to discuss this slowly."

"Dad, I don't want to discuss it slowly anymore. I can't live without Xiao Yan."

"Did that girl break up with you?"

"No, but I did do something wrong, and I need to show her my attitude."

"You idiot, what 'attitude'? When all is said and done, she's just a woman. Proposing? Why don't you just pack up all my family assets and give them all to that woman!

Now, immediately, right this instant, get your ass home and wait for me!"

"Dad, don't be angry yet, I..."

"Go home!"

"Fine!"

Su Hang hurriedly hung up the phone. Father Su let out a long sigh and stomped his feet a few times before regaining his smile and returning to the entrance to continue waiting.

Eventually, a commercial van pulled up at the hotel entrance. One elderly man and one young man stepped out, and Secretary Dong immediately went to greet them.

"Principal Fu, we've finally managed to welcome you!"

"Hahahaha, sorry for the wait, sorry for the wait."

"Not at all, it's only right, only right."

He peered into the vehicle and saw a young man.

"Worthy nephew, come on out. Today's gathering was specifically arranged for you."

Principal Fu smiled toward the car.

"Uncle Fu, you're teasing me again. I'm just an ordinary student; I'm only here to see the world thanks to your prestige."

Su Youzhi and the group of businessmen looked at the young man before them. They had questions, but mostly curiosity. Who exactly was this young man that Secretary Dong would arrange such a gathering for him?

"Mr. Shen, hello."

Secretary Dong extended his hand flatteringly, even bowing his waist slightly.

"Hello, Secretary Dong. I've heard much about you."

Shen Qian spoke with a smile, his hands in his pockets. Secretary Dong's hand was left hanging in mid-air, but what could he do? His career, his very life or death, depended on a single word from this person. No matter how awkward it was, he could only maintain his forced smile.

"I wouldn't dare. Mr. Shen, you can just call me Little Dong."

The businessmen's eyes lit up. Director Dong, who was unattainable in their eyes, could only refer to himself as 'Little Dong' before this youth. Just how much power did this boy have behind him!

They had to build a relationship—they absolutely had to. Only people like them, who had struggled in the world for years, knew that connections like this were usually impossible to even encounter.

But then again, how did such a stroke of good fortune suddenly fall into their laps?

Though they had their doubts, businessmen were businessmen after all. Once there was profit to be made, they all turned into hungry wolves, determined to tear a piece of meat away in this competition.

"Please, Mr. Shen, everything has been arranged."

"Uncle Fu, let's go."

Shen Qian didn't give Secretary Dong any face for a simple reason: if he acted all kind and friendly now, how could he demand an exorbitant price later?

Since he said he would make the other party pay a price, he had to make them pay.

However, he still had to give face to the Principal; this could be considered indirectly helping the Principal gain some benefits. The signal his behavior released was: 'Look, I wasn't originally willing to come. I only came because I gave face to the Principal. Otherwise, given our past friction and my influence, you wouldn't even be qualified to see me.'

Shen Qian walked in front while Secretary Dong followed behind. Su Youzhi also wanted to follow, but he was stopped by one of the men in the group.

"Old Li, what is the meaning of this?"

"Old Su, what kind of occasion is this? What kind of person are we receiving? You taking a phone call at a time like this is just too inconsiderate!

Director Dong said you should head back first."

"This..."

Su Youzhi wanted to say something more, but in the end, he kept his mouth shut. He naturally couldn't make a scene, nor did he dare to.

"Old Li, we've been friends for so many years. If this Mr. Shen has any needs, or if everyone is going to do something together, don't forget me. I will definitely reward you handsomely."

"Of course. You should leave now."

The man called Old Li turned around with a disdainful smile. Was he joking? When such a good connection could be kept in one's own hands, who would be willing to share it with others?

Just as Shen Qian and the others sat down in the private room, five or six waitresses wearing qipaos followed them in. Shen Qian took a look and didn't say anything, but among these few people, not one was below a 6 in looks. One of them even had beauty approaching that of Xie Wan.

Shen Qian looked at that girl. She wasn't short, about 1.7 meters tall, with an oval face, willow-leaf eyebrows, fair skin, and lipstick on her mouth. Most importantly were those eyes—typical peach blossom eyes.

Her figure went without saying; a girl who could reach an 8 wouldn't have a bad figure, not to mention she was currently wearing a qipao.

Secretary Dong was observing Shen Qian. Seeing the boy glance at the extremely beautiful girl several times, he immediately had an idea and shot a look at someone beside him.

Everyone present was a shrewd veteran; how could they not know what Secretary Dong's look meant?

"Little Xu, why haven't you poured wine for Mr. Shen yet? Mr. Shen is an honored guest. What are you standing there dazed for?"

The girl had been a bit distracted, but being called out like that, she reacted immediately. Holding the wine pot, she stood beside Shen Qian and helped fill his glass.

The girl carried a faint fragrance, likely a light perfume. Shen Qian looked at the girl once more before moving his gaze away from her.

After three rounds of drinks, Secretary Dong raised his glass and walked over to Shen Qian.

"Mr. Shen, I toast this glass to you. There might have been some misunderstandings between us before; I am here to offer my apologies."

"Heh, 'misunderstanding.' Secretary Dong, you certainly make it sound light."

"Yes, yes, yes, I misspoke. It can't be called a misunderstanding; I was the one in the wrong. I'll punish myself with three glasses first."

Saying that, he drained the glass in one gulp, then filled another and drank it all, followed by a third glass downed in one go.

After three glasses of white liquor, no matter how good one's tolerance was, it was inevitable for a look of pain to appear on their face.

"Alright, Little Dong. Doing something wrong isn't something that can be fixed just by drinking three glasses of wine. If you get drunk, how are we going to talk next?"

"Yes, yes."

The girl surnamed Xu had been standing behind Shen Qian to his right, watching quietly, her heart already in a stir.

As for the other businessmen present, they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

They had been skeptical before, but now it was completely confirmed: this boy's background reached the heavens!