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In the night, at Tongshan Real Estate Company, the meeting in Tong Le's conference room had concluded, and employees were gradually leaving for the day. Tong Le returned to the office to find Zong Zeyu dozing off on the small sofa. The office was quiet, and seeing Zong Zeyu curled up like that tugged at Tong Le's heart.
At that moment, Jiang Zhichao and Jin Zi Meng entered the office. Upon noticing someone sleeping inside, Jiang Zhichao whispered, "Sister, could you take a look at this document? It needs your signature so that finance can process the funds tomorrow." Jin Zi Meng chimed in, "Sister Tong, I need to get a stamp."
Tong Le replied, "The official seal and legal person seal are in the drawer. You can get them yourself, but be quiet so you don't wake Zong Zeyu." She turned to Jiang Zhichao and said, "Let's step outside for a moment."
Tong Le and Jiang Zhichao left the office while Jin Zi Meng tiptoed over to the desk. After retrieving the necessary stamps, she glanced back at the peacefully sleeping Zong Zeyu. He was curled up in a way that seemed almost pitiful, with long eyelashes that rivaled those of any woman. Even with his eyes closed in slumber, he was hard to look away from.
Zong Zeyu's appearance struck a chord with Jin Zi Meng's aesthetic sensibilities. She found herself pausing for a moment, tempted to lean closer just to admire his handsome face. For a few fleeting seconds, her heartbeat quickened and her breath became shallow.
Meanwhile, at another villa, Winston arrived at his father's residence. The lights were all on, brightening the surroundings from afar. Upon meeting Ying Rong Xiao, he couldn't comprehend what his father saw in her. Her clearly altered face seemed to captivate his father completely. Was it perhaps her unique charm?
Ying Rong Xiao was enthusiastic; she treated herself as the hostess of Wan Jia while entertaining Winston as if he were an outsider. This made Winston feel like he was on the periphery of his own family.
Dinner was lavish, with three housekeepers bustling about. Wan Zhang maintained a serious demeanor throughout the meal and barely exchanged words with Winston. Their relationship had always been marked by minimal communication; heartfelt conversations were out of the question.
The meal felt mundane, and halfway through, Winston regretted coming to see his father. Over the years, their relationship resembled a thin layer of ice—neither party willing to break it. No one could clearly articulate what caused the rift between them; even if they did address it, nothing would change.
After dinner, Wan Zhang stood up and said to Ying Rong Xiao, "You talk to him about matchmaking; I need to rest." Once Wan Zhang left, Ying Rong Xiao quickly picked up her phone and handed it to Winston. "Si Tong," she said, "this girl is the daughter of a leader from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She just returned from studying abroad and has excellent qualities in every aspect—she's 25 years old with a gentle and innocent personality. Since you've been single for a while and your father is anxious about your marriage, I thought I'd connect you two. She's quite interested in you; when do you think you could meet her?"
Out of courtesy, Winston glanced at the photo but had no interest in matchmaking or in the girl's looks or qualifications. His attention was focused entirely on Ying Rong Xiao; his instincts told him she was not someone to be underestimated. Her eagerness to play the role of Wan Jia's mistress was evident from the moment she entered the room.
"Winston," he said politely, "let's forget about the blind date. My career isn't stable yet; I want to wait another two years."
Ying Rong Xiao urged him, "You're already thirty-five! How can your career not be stable? Your father's company is yours; you're his only son. You should be focused on expanding the family business! Your father probably wants me to tell you this."
Winston replied bluntly, "So, are you planning to give my dad grandchildren?"
Ying Rong Xiao burst out laughing. "Come on, Si Tong, don't joke around. I'm already forty! What are you talking about? When I marry your father, it's just to find a companion to support each other in old age. I have no plans for children."
Winston didn't believe her. Ying Rong Xiao's sincerity was evident, and her straightforwardness clearly indicated that she had no ulterior motives.
He declined again, saying, "Let's skip the blind date. Please explain to my father for me. It's getting late; I should head back."
As Winston left the villa, Ying Rong Xiao accompanied him to the door.
Once in the car, Winston called Hou Yi.
When the call connected, he could hear that Hou Yi was already drunk.
"Where are you? I'm coming to find you," Winston said.
"I'm at the nightclub. Do you want me to find you a girl?" Hou Yi replied.
"No thanks. Just send me the address; I'll come over for a drink."
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