In the blink of an eye, Wu Yilan's birthday was quietly approaching.
After much hesitation, Song Ge finally agreed to go to Wu Yilan's birthday party with Zhai Cheng.
Today, Song Ge was dressed in an exquisite little dress. The well - tailored dress perfectly showed off her graceful figure.
Even Zhai Cheng, a rather picky person, was stunned at the first sight of her look.
Zhai Cheng was also dressed quite formally today. Whether intentionally or not, his dress happened to match Song Ge's.
"It seems that there are quite a lot of people coming to this birthday party today. Won't there be any problems if we show up together?" Song Ge looked calm on the surface, but her tone was full of worry.
Zhai Cheng's expression changed slightly. As if deliberately going against her, he stepped a bit closer to her and simply denied, "Not afraid."
Song Ge was a bit speechless, but she didn't show it too obviously. She let him get closer and walked inside on her own.
As the two entered the door, everyone's eyes fell on them, and the scene instantly fell silent.
Some people are born with a kingly aura that makes others involuntarily submit to them, and Zhai Cheng seemed to have such an aura.
Just like now.
"That gentleman looks so familiar. I seem to have seen him somewhere," someone in the crowd whispered.
The person next to her stared at Zhai Cheng for a while and was shocked, "Isn't he the most popular eligible bachelor in our city?"
"Who?" Others were anxious and couldn't help but urge in a low voice.
Although she deliberately lowered her voice, it still clearly reached everyone's ears.
"Isn't he Zhai Cheng, the boss of Zhai Group? I saw him in a magazine a few days ago. He is definitely the best eligible bachelor around us," that person introduced excitedly, with a sense of superiority permeating around.
After her reminder, others also realized this and started whispering to each other.
They usually had little chance to see someone like Zhai Cheng. How could they not be excited when they suddenly saw the real person?
Looking at those people, Song Ge felt a bit anxious and uneasy, "Is it really okay for your identity to be exposed?"
Zhai Cheng still looked calm and said indifferently, "It doesn't matter. Anyway, there are already quite a few people who know me, right?"
Since he was in the business world, there must be people who knew him. No matter how careful he was, he couldn't stop it.
Only then did Song Ge feel relieved.
"Isn't he said to be an eligible bachelor? Then who is the woman next to him? An assistant? A secretary? Could she be his girlfriend?" Someone in the crowd looked at them in shock.
Others also cast their eyes on the two of them, all speculating about their relationship in their hearts.
As for Song Ge, the women were more vigilant. They knew that Zhai Cheng was single and had some hopes in their hearts. But they didn't expect a woman to suddenly appear. How could they be willing?
Song Ge suddenly had a headache and felt extremely uncomfortable under their gazes.
On the contrary, Zhai Cheng was not affected by those people at all and let them look at him generously.
"Where is that Wu Yilan? Why isn't she showing up at this time? She's about to be killed by those women's looks," Song Ge stood beside Zhai Cheng reluctantly, already complaining in her heart.
Suddenly, the sound of hurried high - heels echoed in the silent crowd.
"You ungrateful little thing, you finally came!" Wu Yilan strode towards Song Ge and didn't forget to scold while running.
Song Ge glared at her angrily, "I've been here for so long and haven't seen you. How dare you blame me?"
If Wu Yilan had been around just now, these people definitely wouldn't have so boldly speculated about the relationship between her and Zhai Cheng.
Wu Yilan smiled sheepishly, "I just went upstairs to get something. Who knew you'd come at this time?"
"Wait, who is this?" Only then did Wu Yilan notice Zhai Cheng beside Song Ge.
After sizing him up, Wu Yilan's strange eyes shifted between the two of them.
Song Ge felt a bit guilty under her gaze and silently thought about how to answer. How should she answer?
The relationship between boss and subordinate? An unclear relationship? Or some other relationship?
This question seemed a bit difficult to answer.
"Actually..." Song Ge bit her lips, ready to dodge the question skillfully.
"Actually, I'm currently pursuing this fool, but I haven't won her heart yet," Zhai Cheng suddenly spoke up, interrupting Song Ge.
Song Ge looked at him in shock and couldn't react for a long time.
How could he say such a thing in front of so many people? Wouldn't it affect his work?
However, on the other hand, Song Ge also felt a little happy. This feeling of being protected seemed quite nice.
"What do you mean?" Wu Yilan was no less shocked than Song Ge. Her wide - open eyes kept wandering on him.
Zhai Cheng still maintained his basic gentlemanly demeanor, smiled politely and replied, "It means exactly what it says. I'm currently in a relationship of a suitor and the suited with Song Ge."
"As long as she agrees, we'll be a couple," Zhai Cheng seemed to be on a roll and unusually added a few more sentences.
Before his words fell, the people present were in an uproar.
They never expected that the cold and unattainable Zhai Cheng in their eyes would humbly pursue a woman, and that woman obviously seemed ordinary.
For a moment, all kinds of looks fell on Song Ge, including shock, envy, jealousy and anger.
Song Ge had a headache and simply stood still pretending to be dead, saying nothing.
After a brief moment of envy, jealousy and hatred, most people agreed with the two of them, saying that they were a perfect match.
"I see. Then I'll wait for good news from you," Wu Yilan took a long time to react. She forced a smile and told them to find seats to sit down.
During the party, most people's eyes were on the two people in the middle. No one noticed that in a corner, a person was silently watching the two of them.
Zhai Cheng was actually not bad. At least he deserved praise for announcing his pursuit of Song Ge in public.
After taking a big gulp of wine, Ji Qingyun gave a bitter smile, and a flash of disappointment passed in his eyes.
So many people were blessing them. They would surely have a good ending, right?
Ji Qingyun, Ji Qingyun, haven't you already decided to let go? Why does your heart still ache faintly when you see the two of them standing side by side?
His heart ached so much that Ji Qingyun poured himself another glass of wine and drank it all in one go.