Chapter 132: Opening Ceremony
Ji Xiangyu chased after him but couldn’t see the shadow of the man in black. He angrily shook his hand, “Argh…”
He would definitely find the culprit who harmed Athena. That fire must have been an inside job!
At this moment, his mobile phone vibrated. It was Assistant Che calling him. “What is it?” He looked around as he answered the telephone call.
Assistant Che was reporting, “Chairman, the General Manager is ready to attend the opening ceremony. Will the Chairman come along or?”
Ji Xiangyu asked with a cold tone, “Can Assistant Che get the surveillance camera footage from the Xixi VIP building?”
Assistant Che asked, “Why is the Chairman asking about this?”
Ji Xiangyu was displeased, “Can you or can you not?”
Assistant Che sensed Ji Xiangyu’s displeasure and immediately apologized, “Yes, Chairman, I will do as you say!”
Ji Xiangyu’s lips curved upwards, “I’ll go over myself!”
After speaking, he hung up the telephone call. Assistant Che looked at his mobile phone with difficulty. Why was this Chairman’s temper like the weather in June, changing as soon as it was said! He was truly difficult to serve!
Opening Ceremony:
Athena followed behind Andrei, toasting each director of the hotel with a smile. The directors had initially had expectations for Andrei’s sudden appointment. Furthermore, Andrei’s reputation had already spread far and wide from Las Vegas. Everyone knew about this person who became a General Manager of a top hotel at such a young age; he was known to all. It was just that his reputation wasn’t as prominent in China!
A quick online search revealed countless positive reviews about Andrei!
Even Athena, who had been by Andrei’s side for years, had gained a good reputation. It was widely rumored that Andrei’s assistant was beautiful, generous, and had a great personality!
Seeing them today, these two were indeed as capable as the rumors suggested!
Situ Jingyi looked towards the exit. Why hadn’t Ji Xiangyu arrived yet? The reception had already started!
Andrei approached Situ Jingyi and said with a righteous expression, “Miss Situ, congratulations!”
Athena also chimed in, “Congratulations on your new store opening, Miss Situ!”
Situ Jingyi looked at Athena and Andrei with a condescending expression and sarcastically said, “Our General Manager and his beautiful assistant are truly inseparable!”
Andrei snorted coldly, “Thank you for your admiration, Miss Situ. It is our honor that you notice Andrei and Athena.”
Athena also said, “Thank you, Miss Situ!” Although Athena didn’t know why Situ Jingyi was targeting her, years of hotel management had taught her to always smile, no matter what happened!
Situ Jingyi saw that Andrei and Athena were still smiling, and instantly felt bored. She replied perfunctorily, “Hmph, I didn’t expect you two to be so in sync. It seems your relationship behind the scenes is unusual!”
Andrei stepped forward, approaching Situ Jingyi, and said in a voice only they could hear, “Let me remind you, that fire has something to do with you, Miss Situ, doesn’t it!”
Situ Jingyi’s mouth twitched. She looked at Andrei angrily and said, “Andrei…”
Andrei watched Situ Jingyi gnash her teeth, feeling immensely pleased. This was just the beginning. Situ Jingyi, be prepared to receive my moves!
Situ Jingyi saw Ji Xiangyu approaching and, without even glancing at Andrei, twisted her steps and ran towards Ji Xiangyu!
Athena saw Ji Xiangyu walk in from afar. He looked like he was in a very bad mood, his entire face tightly clenched!
Andrei watched Athena gaze at Ji Xiangyu distractedly, his heart sinking a little.
Situ Jingyi enthusiastically linked arms with Ji Xiangyu and said happily, “Yu, you’re here! Let’s go over and greet the directors.”
Ji Xiangyu was pulled by Situ Jingyi to Director Bai’s side. Situ Jingyi affectionately called out, “Uncle Bai, I’m so happy you could come!”
Director Bai glanced coldly at Ji Xiangyu, then put on a gentle and amiable smile for Situ Jingyi, saying, “Jingyi, how could Uncle Bai not come to your restaurant’s opening? Your Dad would hold me accountable. You’re his only daughter!”
Situ Jingyi smiled gently at Director Bai, pulling Ji Xiangyu, and said shyly, “Uncle Bai, this is Yu. You must know each other already. I have a favor to ask Uncle Bai, could you take good care of Yu at the hotel? He’s just taken over and doesn’t understand many things!”
Ji Xiangyu looked at Situ Jingyi with guilt. She had always liked him, and he wasn’t unaware of this. However, he couldn’t bear to hurt her innocent heart, as she always acted for his own good.
Director Bai glanced at Ji Xiangyu and reluctantly nodded, saying, “Uncle Bai will. How could I not help Jingyi?”
Situ Jingyi affectionately pouted, “Thank you, Uncle Bai, I love you the most!”
However, Ji Xiangyu’s gaze was constantly scanning the venue, afraid that the man in black from earlier might appear here.
He shifted his gaze to Athena. Athena was toasting with Andrei. A male waiter pushing a food cart approached Athena strangely. Just as he was about to lift the lid to get something, Ji Xiangyu sensed great danger and rushed towards Athena, shouting, “No—”
The next moment, Ji Xiangyu pulled Athena and they dove to the side. The waiter pulled out a fruit knife, intending to stab Athena, but changed his target and lunged at Andrei. Andrei dodged, then executed a spinning kick, knocking the knife from the man’s hand and subduing the attacker with the fastest speed.
However, when he wanted to capture the man alive for interrogation, the man surprisingly swallowed poison and committed suicide.
Many media outlets nearby were flashing their cameras at Ji Xiangyu and Athena. Andrei immediately shouted, “Call the police, dial 1, I want him alive!”
