CHAPTER 627: CHAPTER 626: BIRTHDAY BANQUET

Zhang Tian remembered those messages he had seen on Weibo earlier and glanced at the tight grip between Fu Jinghen and Wen Qiao’s hands, momentarily uncertain about the true nature of their relationship.

They must be pretty close, right?

Otherwise, given Fu Jinghen’s self-discipline, he wouldn’t likely touch Wen Qiao if their relationship were not good.

Wen Qiao didn’t know if the news about her canceling the engagement with Fu Jinghen had spread within their circle, but now, hearing the term "sister-in-law" left her a bit taken aback.

She played along in front of Fu Jinghen, but she didn’t want to embarrass him in public.

Wen Qiao looked at Fu Jinghen, seeking help.

Seeing that she did not refute Zhang Tian’s address, Fu Jinghen couldn’t help feeling elated as he introduced, "This is Zhang Tian, CEO of Landun Technology, and also a friend of mine."

Only then did Wen Qiao turn her attention back to Zhang Tian, smiling slightly as she extended her hand, "Hello."

Zhang Tian, flattered by the gesture, eagerly shook Wen Qiao’s hand, "Sister-in-law, hello, hello."

Wen Qiao: "..."

He’s so enthusiastic.

Their hands briefly touched before they let go, and Zhang Tian, looking at Fu Jinghen, extended an invitation, "Brother Fu, why don’t you join us for a meal?"

"No," Fu Jinghen only wanted to have a private meal with Wen Qiao, without others disturbing them, "We’ve made a reservation."

Zhang Tian, perceptive enough to not insist, nodded understandingly and then asked, "Cheng Jue has his birthday tonight, will you bring sister-in-law along?"

Fu Jinghen had received a message from Cheng Jue early in the morning, who worried he might not attend, blabbed on urging him to definitely come to his birthday banquet, or else his twenty-fifth birthday would surely be dull.

He hadn’t planned to decline, since birthdays are quite important, especially for someone like Cheng Jue who would make a big deal out of every solar term possible.

But now...

He glanced downward at Wen Qiao, who seemed to have no reaction upon hearing Cheng Jue’s name.

"Do you want to go?"

Wen Qiao looked at Fu Jinghen, then at the expectant Zhang Tian.

Did she have the option to say "no"?

Wen Qiao nodded lightly, "Sure, I can go."

Zhang Tian cheered, "Brother Fu, once you bring sister-in-law along, Cheng Jue probably won’t be the star of his own birthday party."

Fu Jinghen chuckled softly, imagining Cheng Jue’s face when he’d see them arrive together...

He was actually quite looking forward to it.

"Don’t tell Cheng Jue about this just yet."

"Ok." Although Zhang Tian didn’t quite understand why Fu Jinghen wouldn’t want Cheng Jue to know, he agreed readily.

Cheng Jue and Fu Jinghen also got along well; how could he mess with him?

Besides, whether Wen Qiao would attend wasn’t of much importance to Cheng Jue.

"Then, Brother Fu, I won’t keep you from your meal with sister-in-law. I just came out to use the bathroom and saw you here to say hi; I’ll head back now."

Fu Jinghen nodded, "Mhm."

"Sister-in-law, see you tonight."

"Goodbye."

After Zhang Tian left, the two walked a few more steps and reached the private room that Fu Jinghen had reserved.

The room wasn’t very large, but it was charmingly decorated, with carved, openwork wooden windows and a small terrace built outside.

As a first-tier city, Jiang City had fewer high-rise buildings, with much more traditionally-styled structures.

The Xiao Xiang Pavilion Fu Jinghen had taken her to last time was like this, and so was the Lianxiang Garden they were visiting today.

Even the names were especially poetic and picturesque.