57 Where Is She?
In China, there was a saying that oneâs handwriting is a reflection of the person. Xiao Zhuoâs 18-year-old coming-of-age ceremony was very grand; all the young ladies and young masters of North America were in attendance. The words that Xiao Zhuo penned during the party was sold for a high price of five million yuan. As for whether the calligraphy was worth that much money, that was up for debate.
The corners of Xiao Zhuoâs mouth curled up. He did not expect Xing Shu to know this. âItâs not as complicated as you think. I just think itâs very interesting to have sex on the piano. Different bodies, different forces can create different melodies. Coupled with a glass of red wine⦠watching the white keys gradually turn red. Donât you think itâs beautiful?â
Xing Shu: â???â She had never been so speechless in her life! She almost could not hide the expression on her face! How typical of the wildest scion in the North American upper-class social circle!
Xing Shu took a deep breath. âMr. Xiao is really forthright.â
Xiao Zhuo laughed. He had never been in such a good mood. He found it interesting that Xing Shu was so rattled by his words. Xing Shu did not attempt any more talk, afraid that Xiao Zhuo would give another lurid answer.
The styling team moved very quickly. Xing Shuâs makeup was done in no time. Xing Shu looked at the aqua blue dressâXiao Zhuo had exquisite taste.
Xing Shu said, âMr. Xiao, the price of this dressâ¦â
âWhy? Do you think I would make you pay for it?â Xiao Zhuoâs cell phone rang. When he saw the name displayed on the screen, he sneered. âDidnât I ask them to tell you that Iâm not interested in you? Iâm not interested in Scottâs novels and Schubertâs songs. Iâm also not interested in the rise and fall of various countries. Donât call me again. In addition, Iâve already got a plus one for tonight. Darling, weâre not on the same path. Letâs part on good terms.â
Xing Shu quietly followed behind Xiao Zhuo. She felt like she was walking a tightrope. The auction was starting in two hours; Cheng Lang would be back for her.
âMr. Xiao, I came with my colleague. I should go back and look for him first. If you lack a plus one, Iâll meet you at the entrance of the auction?â Xing Shu suggested. After all, Cheng Lang probably would not use her as his plus one.
Xiao Zhuo had been frowning ever since he ended the call. âCall your colleague. Youâll be with me tonight.â
Xing Shu was speechless. She gulped; she did not have Cheng Langâs number.
Xiao Zhuo suddenly lowered his head and looked at Xing Shu with raised eyebrows. âColleague? Are you sure youâre an employee of Cheng Corporation Group?â
Xing Shu replied, âYes.â
Xiao Zhuo nodded. âAlright!â In the next second, he whipped out his cell phone and called Nie Heng. âTell President Cheng that Iâm borrowing his employee.â He looked at Xing Shu and asked, âWhatâs your name?â
Xing Shu was speechless, thoroughly shocked by Xiao Zhuo. She could only bite the bullet and say, âHu Jie.â
Xiao Zhuo did not suspect anything. He said to Nie Heng, âHer name is Hu Jie. Sheâs my plus one for tonight. Tell President Cheng that Iâll treat him to a meal the next time I go to Beijing.â
Nie Heng stared at his cell phone and tried to recall the name âHu Jieâ. Unfortunately, he had no impression of her. A woman who could catch Xiao Zhuoâs eye must be gorgeous. But did Cheng Corporation Group have such a woman?
Nie Heng frowned and looked at Cheng Lang, who was resting with his eyes closed. âXiao Zhuo called and said that he wants to borrow one of your employees as a plus one. He said that her name is Hu Jie.â
Cheng Langâs eyelashes fluttered twice and he slowly opened his eyes. âWho?â
âHu Jie,â Nie Heng repeated. He asked coldly, âWhen did Cheng Corporation Group hire such a vixen? How did she manage to make Xiao Zhuo call personally to ask for a favor?â
Cheng Lang lowered his eyelashes and tightened his jawline. Black fog seemed to gather in his eyes, but it seemed to dissipate in an instant. He said with a faint smile, âHu Jieâ¦â He chuckled and instructed Jian Yaochuan, who was driving, âNo need to go back to the manor.â
Jian Yaochuan was a little surprised. They were supposed to go back to the manor to pick up Ms. Xing Shu, but they werenât going back now? However, he did not probe further and silently turned the steering wheel.
It was silent in the car. Nie Heng acutely sensed that Cheng Langâs aura had changed after the conversation just now. It seemed to have become more aloof, and his eyes were glacial.
Nie Heng asked, âDidnât you bring Xing Shu along this time? Where is she?â
Cheng Lang sniggered and tapped his fingertips on his knees casually, revealing his fair and sharp wrist bones. âAlready there.â