lower room, Wen Man stood by the window, watching quietly.She looked impassive.She didn't hate Ding Cheng, but rather felt disgust towards him.She could calculate Wen Man without any emotion, just as...The atmosphere was very tense.

Originally, Jiang Lan didn't want to admit it, but Huo Shaoting's piercing gaze fell on the direction behind him. Behind him stood Song Qingqing, who then came up and took his hand. That was something he couldn't deny no matter how hard he tried.

Jiang Lan reluctantly smiled: "Yes, Father Huo!"

Song Qingqing was astonished when she saw Huo Shaoting. She thought that although he was a bit older, he was probably even more handsome than Jiang Lan when he was young. Impulsively, she called out "Uncle Huo," and then she saw Huo Jiao.

It turns out to be Huo Jiao's family.

Only to see Huo Shaoting mature and handsome, his whole body exuded a scholarly air, while Mrs. Huo beside him was beautiful and noble…

This made Song Qingqing quite inferior.

She thought of her hometown, of her parents who were born and raised in the countryside, their hands calloused with years of hard work. Compared to this wealthy couple in front of her, they seemed truly outmatched.

She couldn't help but look at Jiang Lan Ting. For a moment, she wasn't sure if Jiang Lan Ting would stay with her to the end, if he would disdain her background, or if he would feel that she was beneath him.

Song Qingqing's inferiority complex was written all over her face.

Huo Jiao hadn't put herself on a pedestal, but she also didn't need to care about Jiang Lanting's face or Song Qingqing's pride. After all, the two of them had cheated behind her back, and it was Jiang Lanting who chose the other person.

The second son of the Sun family suddenly asked Huo Jiao, "Are you close friends with Lan Ting"

With both sets of parents present, Huo Jiao couldn't let herself go wild and confess that she had a thing for Jiang Lan. She could only play dumb and mumble while holding the coffee: "It's okay! Just some business dealings."

Jiang Lan was both angry and amused: what kind of business could they possibly have

At this moment, Song Qingqing couldn't hold back any longer.

She tugged gently on Jiang Lan's arm and whispered, "It's time for our appointment!"

Jiang Lan knew she wasn't used to these kinds of occasions, but he was very considerate of her. He said softly, "It's fine to be a little late. The Jiang family is the VIP at that salon."

Song Qingqing whispered; "Is it the kind where monthly consumption is over ten million"

Jiang Lan chuckled: "That's a bit exaggerated, it would probably start at two or three million!"

He then bade farewell to the elders and took a special look at Huo Jiao. Huo Jiao was too lazy to look at him, so she just kept drinking her coffee... Sun Er Gongzi opportunely added a sugar cube for her.

Jiang Lan's eyes darkened.

Ho Shaoting added in a timely manner: "Lan Ting gets along well with his girlfriend, it seems like he's going to bring her home to meet his parents. I wonder when we'll be able to drink your wedding wine."

Song Qingqing, on the other hand, had a sweet smile.

She followed Jiang Lan out and couldn't stop praising Huo Shaoting: "That Mr. Huo is so easy to talk to, he's not like his daughter!"

This is a bit harsh, Jiang Lan doesn't like to hear it.

He stopped short and asked her, "What do you mean by 'his daughter'"

Song Qingqing was taken aback. She wasn't unaware of Jiang Lan's bad temper, but this direct slap in the face was the first time. After a moment of stunned silence, she asked him softly, "Jiang Lan, do you regret it If you regret it, you can go after her, it's not too late!"

This kind of approach was simply beyond Jiang Lan's comprehension.

Song Qingqing is very straightforward and doesn't know how to speak tactfully.

He pressed down, again and again, managing to subdue his anger. Finally, he said calmly, "You're overthinking it!"

Song Qingqing burst into laughter. "You almost scared me to death just now! When Jiang Lan heard you, with your face like that, he looked very intimidating!"

Is that so

Jiang Lan felt a little confused because when he was with Huo Jiao, they hardly ever argued. Huo Jiao wasn't afraid of him either. When he was stressed about work, she would know to give him space and avoid upsetting him. Every date they had was perfect...

Song Qingqing didn't notice anything different about him. She picked out those dresses and occasionally talked to him, asking for his opinion.

But Jiang Lan stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down.

Below, the blind date between Sun Huo's two families should be over.

Sun's parents stayed behind to settle the bill, while Sun's second son saw off the Huo family. He was extremely courteous, opening the car door for Mr. and Mrs. Huo Shaoting and helping them into the vehicle. Finally, he gently lifted Huo Jiao onto the car... As he closed the car door, he bent over and smiled faintly, saying a few words to her.

Even from over 10 meters away, Jiang Lan could still see a hint of a smile on Huo Jiao's lips.

She must have been satisfied.

...is she going to develop a relationship with Sun Sannan...

Jiang Lan was feeling restless. He subconsciously reached for his cigarette case, pulled out one, and was about to light it... A service staff member stepped forward and gently reminded him in a soft voice, "Mr. Jiang, smoking is not allowed here. There is a designated smoking area ahead. Would you like me to lead the way"

Jiang Lan took the cigarette out of his hand and put it back in the box.

After all, he was a well-bred young master from a wealthy family. He nodded politely and said, "I apologize!"

The waiter smiled and withdrew.

At this time, Song Qingqing came out wearing a complicated lace dress. She looked up shyly at Jiang Lan and said, "How is this I feel that pure white matches me very well."

Jiang Lan took just one glance and immediately denied, "This doesn't suit you!"

He was very tactful!

Because Song Qingqing is not tall enough and her waist is not slender enough, wearing such a complicated dress would be a disaster... It's very much like a Christmas turkey!

Mr. Jiang spared no one!

Song Qingqing was a little disappointed, but she became more determined. She kept changing into different dresses for Jiang Lan to see.

It's unclear whether it's a problem with the person or the dress.

In short, they're all not good-looking!

Song Qingqing was about to cry, but then she saw a modi blue embroidered floor-length dress in the window. Her eyes lit up, and she pointed at it and said, "I want to try this one!"

The manager was taken aback, and then his face turned grim: "This is a custom-made piece ordered by a guest! Just one!"

Song Qingqing whispered, "Can't we just rent hers She should be willing to do it for 2,000 yuan a day, right"

The manager smiled faintly.

A haute couture piece starts at 500,000, and you only wear it one or two times. Who cares if you spend 2,000

But she had to give Jiang Lan face and couldn't say it directly.

"Who set this up I'll double the amount to compensate her for her loss!"

The manager chuckled and said, "Young Master Jiang is truly generous! But I'm afraid you know this person too well. It wouldn't be appropriate. The young lady isn't short of money either!"

Jiang Lan guessed it was ordered by Huo Jiao.

He couldn't help but glance at the dress several times, it was very luxurious. He could almost imagine Huo Jiao wearing it... Her shoulders were fair and white, her waist was very slender, and her whole person was like an orchid in a secluded valley.

He said to Song Qingqing, "This one isn't suitable for you either!"

Song Qingqing was not pleased: “But I want this one! I think it suits me!”

Jiang Lan thought, since she liked it so much, why not order another one! With some extra money, they should be able to get it in time. So he agreed and told Anna to place the order directly with the brand.

Song Qingqing was so happy, she was overjoyed.

That's haute couture!

But Jiang Lan really didn't expect Huo Jiao to run into Song Qingqing. Since the Huo family had definitely decided not to attend Old Master Jiang's birthday, he hadn't thought that Huo Jiao would go with the Sun family...d find his sympathy for her off-putting.And she never felt sympathy or gratitude towards Zhang Chongguang.If one must find an answer, perhaps "empathize" is more accurate.Thus, Huo Xi...Ho Shaoting di...