In the east side VIP lounge.

"Just now Meng Chuan’s secretary sent a message. They are already on the way and will arrive shortly. I’ve arranged for someone to greet them downstairs."

"Xinghan Investment has been rising to fame recently, preparing nearly 2 billion US dollars as ’ammunition’ specifically for deploying in the domestic new energy and hard tech sectors. This Master Meng is now in high demand, it’s hard to even invite him for a meal."

"My son is a schoolmate of Meng Chuan, and he said that this Master Meng was a prominent figure during his time at Columbia University."

...

Tian Chengye was sitting at the head seat, chatting and laughing with Qin Decang and others.

The fatigue on his face seemed to be somewhat alleviated by the relaxed atmosphere.

At this moment, Tian Chengye’s young assistant hurriedly jogged in with a somewhat disoriented expression.

Seeing him like this, the previously lively conversation in the hall quickly quieted down.

Tian Chengye’s eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, "What’s wrong, Li?"

Assistant Li hastily came forward, trying to catch his breath, and reported urgently, "Chairman Tian, miss’s boyfriend... Tang Song has arrived! And with him is Fan Wenzeng, Chairman Fan from Smile Capital!"

"What?" Tian Chengye’s eyebrows shot up, his face full of surprise.

But he soon calmed down. Tang Song is the CTO of Jinxiu Commerce and was personally recommended by Fan Wenzeng back in the day. The two appearing together is not entirely unexpected.

But for Fan Wenzeng to come in person...

This is an honor he must go out to greet.

Seeing the assistant still standing there, Tian Chengye said directly, "Is there anything else? Say it all at once."

Assistant Li swallowed, his voice almost faltering, "There’s more... Miss’s boyfriend Tang Song is the executive chairman of Lanfeng International Hotel. I just checked, and currently holding 80% absolute controlling interest is Tang Song! It’s the same person."

Upon hearing this, Tian Chengye’s body stiffened suddenly, with a heavy "bang," his teacup clanked on the coffee table.

"What?! This... how is it possible?"

The other guests also looked at each other, and for a moment, the entire VIP lounge fell silent.

Assistant Li immediately explained, "Lanfeng International Hotel had a change of equity just four months ago."

Actually, back in May, Tian Chengye had him investigate Tang Song’s background.

But at that time, he was very "clean", only finding a newly established e-commerce live streaming company called ’Songmei Clothing.’

Later, due to the successive negative news about Zhongcheng Group and the suffocating crisis of Huinei Electronics.

Tian Chengye was already overwhelmed and naturally no longer had the mind to focus on a young man he considered "potentially promising but still needs time."

His eyes flickered intensely, suddenly thinking of many things.

His quirky daughter definitely knew, and deliberately kept it from him.

He felt a mixture of uncontainable surprise, anxiety, and apprehension.

But no matter how Tang Song managed to achieve all this in just half a year, there’s no time to delve into that now.

The immediate priority is addressing the situation about to spiral out of control!

He previously regarded Tang Song as an "excellent ordinary person."

Which is why he invited Lin Jingming and Meng Chuan, wanting them to meet his daughter.

However, Tang Song’s displayed capabilities far exceeded his expectations, with personal assets possibly not much less than their family’s!

So he could no longer treat him the same way.

But this in turn... becomes difficult to explain to Meng Chuan.

Though he never explicitly stated it, previous interactions, like showing his daughter’s photo and enthusiastically sending out invitations to a private birthday party.

The implication was understood by both parties.

What kind of person is Meng Chuan? An extremely proud and self-assured heavenly prodigy by nature.

Coupled with a very massive family background.

His presence would inevitably mean suppression and provocation towards Tang Song.

...

In a brightly lit ballroom filled with laughter.

Near the center, at a flower arrangement DIY table surrounded by champagne roses and white lisianthus.

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

"...I heard from Jingjing that, Auntie, you’re from Gusu," Tang Song chatted casually with Chen Man while skillfully trimming a flower stem, "I’ve always thought Gusu is a very charming city, especially those gardens, like the spaciousness of Zhuozheng Garden, the intricacies of Lion Grove..."

Jing’s gaze was fixed intently on Tang Song’s hands, her expression shy, lost deep in thought.

"Auntie, your earrings, if I’m not mistaken, should use the Qing dynasty Su craftsmanship ’Ruyi Double Ring’ carving technique, with smooth and flowing lines, symbolizing auspiciousness and completeness..."

"Complementing your cheongsam perfectly today."

Tang Song’s movements were seamless, brimming with aesthetic appeal.

He transitioned from cultural geography to jewelry craft, then to aesthetic matching, showcasing extraordinary knowledge and personal depth.

Chen Man was full of delight from the compliments, yet deeply impressed and filled with emotion.

She never imagined her daughter’s boyfriend would be so outstanding.

It’s beyond just being "excellent."

It’s like... like a dream.

Amidst this harmonious atmosphere.

With a "click," the east side VIP lounge door was slowly pushed open.

Tian Chengye and others gradually walked in.

Guests along the way consciously stood up to greet. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Dad!" Jing straightened her body and sweetly called out.