Chapter 234

Chapter 234 - 234 227 Xie Shang to Miss Wen steadfast and loyal Chapter 234: 227: Xie Shang to Miss Wen, steadfast and loyal (first update) Chapter 234: 227: Xie Shang to Miss Wen, steadfast and loyal (first update) He called Xie Shang again, “Fourth brother, I saw your ex-girlfriend.”

Time rewound to an hour earlier.

Hosted by the Lawyers Association and undertaken by KE Law Firm, Jinzhou Law Firm, and Fanghe Law Firm, the “Rule of Law:

The Power of Others” themed event was held at KE Law Firm. Nearly a hundred legal professionals were invited to attend this themed event, and dinner was served at a nearby hotel after the event ended.

The corridor lights cast the grey carpet in a dim yellow glow, with Xie Shang leaning against the wall, his shadow projected on the opposite wallpaper, accompanied by another shadow beside him.

“Fan Ziyi will have a layover at Imperial North International Airport tomorrow afternoon, you only have two hours,” one of them said.

The other’s expression showed difficulty, “What if I can’t convince him?” His face was round, his chin short, and he looked a bit naive and honest, “I’m not like you, so capable.”

“Uncle, you’re too modest,” Xie Shang replied.

The man standing by Xie Shang’s side was his uncle, Xie Jiwen. Outsiders might only remember Xie Jiwen for his marriages, as he was always marrying and divorcing, onto his sixth wife already.

But there are those who, wise as they may seem, are experts at hiding their capabilities.

Xie Liangjiang was too busy to attend such events, so Xie Jiwen, as something of a host, mingled among the various tables. Xie Shang disliked socializing, randomly picked a table, and sat down to dine.

During the meal, someone urged him to drink.

“Lawyer Xie doesn’t drink?”

“I can’t hold my liquor well, you all go ahead,” Xie Shang responded. He generally didn’t touch alcohol in a gathering of strangers.

He put down his chopsticks and simply folded his used napkin before placing it back on the table, signaling that he had finished eating and the waitstaff could come to clear the plates.

Meng Duolan was also at this table, seated next to Xie Shang, and upon seeing him eat very little, she couldn’t help but ask, “Is the food not to your taste?”

“Not at all.”

Meng Duolan called for a waiter, ordered a cup of warm water, not for herself, but placed it on the table’s lazy Susan and spun it towards Xie Shang.

Everyone at the table being lawyers, they understood.

Meng Duolan looked at Xie Shang from across another person, her gaze full of concern, “Would you like the chef to prepare something else for you?”

“No, thank you.”

Someone teased, “What’s the matter, old classmate?” the person joking was Meng Duolan’s classmate, “I never knew you had such a thoughtful side.”

Meng Duolan came from a good family, was good-looking, and usually received attentions from others, her old classmates had never seen her so proactive before.

A lady sitting at the table followed up the comment, “You’re not looking at who she’s doing this for.”

That was Xie Shang. Back in their student days, who knows how many girls went to the law school just to see him.

Xie Shang was always a gentleman towards ladies, never causing public embarrassment. He didn’t touch the cup of warm water, and during a lull when no one was serving dishes, he rotated the lazy Susan. The cup went full circle, ending up back in front of Meng Duolan.

“Miss Meng, you forgot to take your cup down.”

Miss Meng.

A title that clearly set the boundaries without causing any loss of face, granting the lady her dignity.

The two who had just teased felt a bit awkward, thinking there had been some flirtation between man and woman, only to find it was an unrequited advance.

Out of politeness, Xie Shang waited until after-dinner refreshments were served before standing up to leave. He greeted the seniors at the table and gently placed his chair back in its spot.

Meng Duolan also left her seat shortly after.

Going to the elevator required passing through the hotel lobby. At thirty-three stories high with floor-to-ceiling windows, the view was excellent, and just outside, fireworks burst into the sky. In a moment, countless blossoms lit with flame bloomed across the glass of the windows.

Meng Duolan walked behind Xie Shang, “Zhenghe Square is holding a carnival, very close to the hotel.” This was the first time she took the initiative with someone, “Would you like to go and have a look together?”

She wanted to give it her all, as her intuition told her that with someone like Xie Shang, it would be difficult to establish a relationship, but once established, it would surely be strong.

“Sorry, I don’t have the time.”

Meng Duolan remembered what Wen Changling had told her: Xie Shang is hard to pursue.

Wen Changling also mentioned that she never pursued Xie Shang. So, was it Xie Shang who took the initiative?

What does he look like when he takes the initiative towards others?

Meng Duolan had only seen him pushing people away, suddenly feeling very unwilling: “The water just now was for you.”

He finally stopped.

“I know.”

Meng Duolan’s face felt a bit hot, looking into Xie Shang’s eyes like this, it seemed as if something was pulling her into them:

“Then I’m pursuing you, do you know that?”

Xie Shang pointed out clearly, “Miss Meng, I have already refused.”

Respect women, give them dignity.

That was Xie Shang’s upbringing.

“To my knowledge, you are currently single.” Xie Shang basically met all a woman’s imagination for a partner, Meng Duolan couldn’t persuade herself to give up, “Can’t you give me a chance? I can even wait in line.”

Confronted with the opposite sex’s advances, Xie Shang was so calm it seemed unrelated to him: “Thank you for your high regard, but I already have someone I love, and based on my understanding of myself, I will love her for a very long time. Please don’t waste your time on me.”

The elevator arrived.

Xie Shang stepped aside, “Ladies first, I’ll wait for the next one.”

The elevator doors opened, Xie Shang didn’t enter. Meng Duolan rode alone, feeling helpless. It was really hard to enter Xie Shang’s social distance.

He didn’t give anyone the slightest chance, guarding staunchly for Wen Changling, resolute and loyal.

How fortunate it must be to be loved by him.

*****

While waiting for the elevator, Xie Shang received a call from Gu Yihuan.

“Fourth brother, I saw your ex-girlfriend.”

“Where is she?”

“Zhenghe Square.”

Xie Shang unconsciously looked back, gazing out the glass window. The hotel wasn’t far from Zhenghe Square, and from where he stood, he could see the lights of the square.

“Is she alone?”

“She’s with two friends.” Gu Yihuan didn’t forget to add, “Female friends.”

Gu Yihuan had asked Xie Shang out yesterday, but Xie Shang had declined, citing no free time.

Gu Yihuan asked Xie Shang, “Will you come?”

“Don’t go up and bother her, I’m on my way now.”

“...”

No free time?

Yet, he seems to have plenty of time to see his ex-girlfriend.

The square was packed, Wen Changling was pushed forward by the crowd, and soon she couldn’t find Jiahui anymore. The seats around the stage were filled with people; it was too crowded and not safe. Fortunately, Jhiang Youyou was afraid of being squeezed and didn’t come this way.

Fireworks ascended, bursting into bunches of light after a loud sound. Like countless shooting stars, like a galactic nova. After nearly ten minutes of the fireworks show, the drums kicked in – MASK’s concert had begun. Everyone put on masks and joined in the revelry with the opening singer.

Thousands sang together, the atmosphere was surging with excitement.

Outside the audience area, people were still squeezing in, and Wen Changling was already standing quite at the back. Yet the crowd kept pushing, and when someone behind her moved forward, they bumped into her, causing a chain reaction; she then bumped into the person in front of her.

A mask fell to the ground, a pure white one shaped like half a human face.

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