The Tianjin Tech event began at night. The entire restaurant was bustling with people. The men were dressed in branded suits and ties while the women wore luxurious dresses that were eye-catching. It seems like the elite families of Shengjing had attended this event.
Glittery dresses flowed down the red carpet that was prepared, and exquisite high heels clicked against the floor. Everyone was dressed up to the nines. Qin Zhuzhu could recognize some of them who were old friends of her family.
But when her family became broke, they quickly cut off ties with her and never came to visit. Not even once! What a hypocrite! Qin Zhuzhu couldn't help but sneer at them. They carry themselves with grace and elegance, acting like a Buddha online but in reality they were just a bunch of boot licking and selfish people.
She spotted the Mu family, Cheng family, Li family and the Huo family. There were also some people and families she couldn't recognize.
Qin Zhuzhu was dressed in black and white waitress attire. Her hair was pinned up into a bun with a jade hairpin. Zhang Lan came over.
"Get ready to serve the guests,"
Qin Zhuzhu nodded. She picked up a tray and headed to the tables to serve wine and some appetizers. There was a stage at the front of the restaurant. Seems like they will announce something of importance there.
By now, almost all the guests have arrived. It was 7 pm by now. Qin Zhuzhu was about to serve a tray of red wine when she stopped dead in her tracks.
Xu Meng!
Her ex husband was really there! And he was holding Bai Qianhua's hands. So he really came with her. Qin Zhuzhu couldn't help but think of the times when he went to these kinds of business events or parties, he never brought her along. However it was a different case for Bai Qianhua. He willingly takes his lover wherever he goes.
She felt a pang of pain in her heart. Qin Zhuzhu didn't want to come across them, especially Xu Meng. That ex husband of hers only made her want to vomit and vent her anger. Such a mood destroyer!
She had no choice but to lower her head as she walked over and stood behind Xu Meng to serve the guests at the other tables.
"Excuse me, I want some plum blossom wine," Bai Qianhua's voice said from behind.
"Alright," Qin Zhuzhu kept her head down, trying to avoid getting recognized.
"And get us a the couple meal," Xu Meng suddenly called out to her.
Couple meal? It was a set meal for partners and spouses. That was like a slap in Qin Zhuzhu's face. It felt as if they were showing her what a wonderful couple they were.
"Yes, sir," Qin Zhuzhu took a step and wanted to leave but Xu Jing called out.
"Hey, you! Your service is poor! What kind of appetizer is this? Change it immediately!" Xu Jing raised her voice and arrogantly said.
"Yes, miss," Qin Zhuzhu pretended to be obedient and quickly left. What a troublesome bitch!
Hmm.... This waitress looks a little familiar, Xu Meng thought.
I feel like I've seen her somewhere, Bai Qianhua thought as she glanced at the waitress who zoomed off.
Qin Zhuzhu quickly went into the kitchen. She purposely passed the job of serving the Xu family to one of her colleagues who was happy to do so.
"Help me with these cookies," one of the staff said.
So Qin Zhuzhu pulled open the oven to put in the cookies one of her colleagues made. However she spotted something white and pulled it out. This is not supposed to be in the oven, right? Qin Zhuzhu looked at the stack of papers. This looks like some kind of document or the oven's manual. Thinking that it was nothing important, she dumped it into the trash can and went on with her work. She didn't see the word 'Shentu Group' written on the back of the papers.
Qin Zhuzhu went over to the bar in another hall to help make the drinks. She volunteered to work there as she didn't want to cross paths with her ex husband. The bar was near the kitchen, far away from the main hall where the event was held. Soon, she could hear someone's voice booming over the microphone.
The employees here were all in awe at the display of luxury of the guests and the restaurant. But to Qin Zhuzhu, they were nothing. She had seen these things many times before the downfall of her family.
A man came up to the counter.
"I want a drink," he said.
"Okay. Name your drink," Qin Zhuzhu answered casually. She looked up at the man and was mesmerised for a few seconds.
"Cocktail, blueberry," the man said icily. He was wearing an expensive three piece suit. He must be one of the guests. What's he doing here?
As far as she knows, a man of his calibre wouldn't step foot into the area where they prepare food and drinks.
"Here's your drink," she pushed the cup of blue liquid at him. The man took a look and said, "Is this how you make drinks? The flavour is wrong and the colour is too bright," the man complained.
Qin Zhuzhu shivered. The temperature felt like it had decreased a lot. Why had it become so cold all of sudden?
She looked at the drink and took a sip out of the man's glass.
"Looks good, tastes good. Do you still want it?" She smiled politely.
"You've just put your lips on my glass. How am I supposed to drink with your germs all over?" The man said rudely.
"Fine. It's not like I carry germs on my lips," Qin Zhuzhu retorted. The man narrowed his eyes and scanned the girl. She doesn't look like she had experience in making drinks or serving food. Even her apron was tied wrongly.
Qin Zhuzhu gave him a new glass.
"Poor skills. Too chunky," the man coldly said.
"Why are you so fussy about your drink?" Qin Zhuzhu huffed and the man's gaze darkened.