Chapter 120:
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Private club.
In the independent private room of the western restaurant, Pei Yuzhou was accompanying several elders to dinner.
A dinner party arranged by Old Master, inviting several family friends.
Ever since he stepped down from the position of Chairman of Hels Group, he had been living in seclusion these past few years, not interfering in any company matters, nourishing the body at home, and rarely contacting the outside world.
After falling ill some time ago, he thought that he might not be around one day, and in the future the family would rely on Kerwin alone, so some relationships still needed to be maintained, making it easier for Kerwin in the future.
The waiter served all the dishes and alcoholic drinks, then exited the private room.
Old Master spoke first: “Happy today, and thank you all for coming to celebrate Kerwin’s birthday. Let’s have a drink.”
The person next to him immediately smiled and chimed in.
“No need for that, we’ve been friends for decades, why be so polite.”
“It’s rare to gather and have a meal together, we’re the ones benefiting from Kerwin.”
“Come on, let’s have a drink together, happy birthday Kerwin.”
Pei Yuzhou politely thanked him, then stopped him, “Grandfather, you’ve just recovered from your cold, so don’t drink.”
“Michael, you’re sick again?” Old Mr. Kendi asked with concern: “Then don’t drink, have juice instead.”
“Yes, yes, health comes first.”
“Exactly, take good care of your health, so you can hold your great-grandchild soon hahaha.”
At the mention of this, Old Master laughed angrily, “Who knows what year or month it’ll be, twenty-nine years old, not young anymore, still not planning to get married, no idea what he’s thinking.”
The white-bearded old man sitting across from him brought up, “I think Kerwin and Miss Jenny are very suitable, both studied finance, have common topics, and look good together, it would be great if they were together.”
Hearing this, Old Mr. Kendi shook his head lightly, “Our Miss Jenny doesn’t have that fortune.”
Last time he personally approached Kerwin, even offering company shares as sincerity, but was still refused.
That silly girl Jenny still hasn’t given up on him, otherwise she wouldn’t remain single, no one else catches her eye.
Old Master: “That’s too serious, it can only be said they have no fate.”
Old Mr. Kendi nodded and smiled lightly, “You’re right, can’t force it.”
Someone next to him asked again: “Kerwin, tell us what kind of girl you like, I’ll see if I know any that meet your conditions and introduce one to you.”
Pei Yuzhou deflected skillfully, using the same old line, “I go by eye chemistry.”
“Then meet more different girls, you’ll eventually find one with eye chemistry.”
He brushed it off, “The company is very busy, I’m not considering anything else for now.”
“Company matters are never-ending, get married sooner, and your grandfather can relax sooner.”
Pei Yuzhou didn’t respond.
Old Master knew he wasn’t listening, so he didn’t let the conversation drop, “Everyone, let’s eat first. Today’s main course is the restaurant’s new item, tastes good.”
“Okay, okay…”
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Nine o’clock.
Meng Shuyou got out of the car at the intersection near the club.
The later it got, the lower the temperature, as soon as she got out, cold wind drilled into her collar, scattered hair at her temples flew messily, she wrapped her coat tighter and walked toward the doorway.
Just as she entered the hall, someone behind her suddenly called out, “Miss Elara.”
Meng Shuyou paused, turned around, and saw the other person walking over.
“It really is you, I was afraid I’d mistaken you.” Jenny had a formulaic smile on her face, “What a coincidence, we meet again.”
Meng Shuyou nodded slightly, “Miss Jenny.”
She didn’t think the other had stopped her just to say hello; they’d only met twice, no need for that.
Jenny stood in front of her in high heels, asking casually: “Are you here to find Mr. Kerwin?”
Meng Shuyou couldn’t gauge her intention and didn’t speak.
Jenny pursed her lips and continued: “Mr. Kerwin is dining with his grandfather, my grandfather and a few other elders are also there.”
She paused, then asked more directly, “Miss Elara, are you and Mr. Kerwin in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship?”
Meng Shuyou’s expression was calm, “Our relationship doesn’t seem to need explaining to outsiders.”
Jenny smiled, “Don’t misunderstand, I have no other meaning. To be honest, I do like Mr. Kerwin, but he has already refused me before, I’m not the type to pester, I just want to remind you that coming to find him in this kind of occasion seems a bit inappropriate, it might displease his grandfather.”
