Chapter 204: Gathering Together
“Director Situ, you’re here! Your seat has already been arranged!”
The waiter’s excited voice was clearly heard by everyone present. Now, it was truly a gathering of all the top brass! What a coincidence!
Athena leaned closer to Ji Xiangyu and said unhappily, “How can this ungrateful wretch still have the nerve to come out for a meal!”
Ji Xiangyu looked at Athena with gentle indulgence and kissed her forehead. Unexpectedly, Situ Jingyi happened to witness this, her face filled with anger.
Andrei, seeing Situ Jingyi’s expression, couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Someone like Situ Jingyi couldn’t be provoked. He glanced helplessly at Athena and Ji Xiangyu!
Situ Haonan, however, was experienced. He walked over, a forced smile on his face, and said to Andrei, “I heard from Director Bai about that matter. I didn’t expect General Manager Andrei to have such good methods!”
Andrei naturally knew what Situ Haonan was implying, but with everyone present, he casually replied, “Thank you for your praise, Mr. Situ. Compared to you, I’m still very green!”
Situ Haonan snorted, “That is indeed the truth!” He then turned to Hu Xiaoxiao with an appreciative gaze and said, “I didn’t expect the great beauty Hu to be back too! Welcome, it’s been a long time!”
Hu Xiaoxiao’s eyes, which had been on the menu, shifted to Situ Haonan. She gave a faint, cold smile, “Not at all. I didn’t come back to see Director Situ. There’s nothing to apologize for!”
Situ Jingyi said angrily, “Who are you? My dad was just trying to give you some face, to give you an opportunity, and you’re shameless!”
Hu Xiaoxiao had long heard about Situ Jingyi. She hadn’t expected her to be so fiery, just like her deceased mother.
Hu Xiaoxiao, having passed fifty, had seen all sorts of situations. What was this little girl? If only she were half as sensible as Athena!
Hu Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow and smiled at Situ Jingyi, saying dismissively, “The Situ family’s daughter is truly straightforward!”
There wasn’t a single insulting word, yet it was filled with sarcasm.
Situ Jingyi, always sharp-tongued, retorted, “Thank you. My personality is not for an auntie like you to judge!”
Situ Haonan put his arm around his daughter’s shoulder and said, “My daughter is young and doesn’t know any better. Please excuse her.”
Situ Jingyi argued, “How am I not sensible!”
Situ Haonan glared at her, and she finally quieted down. But thinking of Ji Xiangyu and Athena’s intimate display in front of her, she felt a surge of anger. She truly wanted to go up and shove Athena away. How could this woman monopolize Yu? Ji Xiangyu belonged only to her, Situ Jingyi, alone!
Hu Xiaoxiao didn’t reply, letting the Situ father and daughter stand there awkwardly. At this moment, Bruce spoke up, “Director Situ, please go and dine. Don’t go hungry!”
Situ Haonan was furious. To be spoken to by an assistant! These people were too arrogant.
The two turned to leave. Situ Jingyi’s gaze followed Ji Xiangyu closely, but Ji Xiangyu remained silent.
As soon as they turned the corner, Situ Jingyi shook off Situ Haonan’s hand and yelled indignantly, “Dad, why did you put up with it? Didn’t you see that woman clinging to Yu? It makes me want to go up and slap her a few times!”
Situ Haonan pulled her along to their seats. After sitting down, Situ Haonan relaxed and said, “My dear daughter, Xiao Yu will marry you. That Athena is just a mere assistant. Your Aunt Ji would absolutely not agree to Xiao Yu marrying an unknown woman. Don’t worry, your Aunt Ji dotes on you so much!”
Even so, Situ Jingyi still felt very angry. “But I just can’t stand seeing her and Yu being so intimate! Look how good Yu is to her, it’s just like Qing Tian five years ago! Both Xia Yang and Yu were completely smitten by her! Five years later, another Athena appears, looking nine-tenths like Qing Tian. It’s infuriating!”
Note: Situ Jingyi does not yet know that Athena is Qing Tian!
Situ Haonan’s eyes darkened, and he smiled sinisterly. What were Ji Xiangyu and Andrei’s weaknesses?
Wasn’t it that woman Athena? This pawn must be used well!
