By the time the party ended, it was nearly 11 PM. These people wouldn't leave without getting what they wanted. Eventually, both Shang Yunyan and Ai Hongcheng realized their intentions. Ai Hongcheng felt helpless, but it was late, so he asked Xu Yiru to grab two drinks—one for him and one for Shang Yunyan. They clinked glasses, and Shang Yunyan immediately understood: whatever was said after drinking didn't count. If they made any rude requests, he could just say he was too drunk to remember!
"Cheers, Yunyan! To our trillion-dollar project, to your patents and our future plans! Yiru, cheers!" Ai Hongcheng downed his glass in one go!
Shang Yunyan and Xu Yiru followed suit. The drink wasn't strong and hardly enough to get them drunk. But the next moment, Ai Hongcheng was already feeling dizzy and announced he needed to head out. He was instantly surrounded by members of the four major families and several companies. This was a rare opportunity, especially after catching Ai Hongcheng mention a multi-trillion-dollar project. It seemed like something big was brewing, and if they couldn't get a piece of it, the five major families would certainly feel unsatisfied. But Xu Yiru stayed by Ai Hongcheng's side, leaving everyone guessing about the Xu family's true situation!
Shang Yunyan and Xu Yiru watched Ai Hongcheng's retreating figure and shook their heads. This guy was still young, yet he worked so hard—it wasn't easy for him. They couldn't help but wonder if he was truly happy!
"Yiru, let's go! It's too late; it's not good for your heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys to stay up!"
"Haha, what heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys? Stop making stuff up; I'm just a bit tired! Let's go!"
Shang Yunyan pulled Xu Yiru, trying to navigate through the crowd. But some people were directly approaching him, only to be stopped by the sudden appearance of Shang Jiancheng and Shang Wantong. The two were polite, merely blocking the others without confrontation!
Xu Daqiang and Xu Yaowei had heard Ai Hongcheng's mention of the big project and unified planning, so they quickly shifted their focus to Shang Yunyan. As soon as they saw him leaving with Xu Yiru, the three brothers and Xu Daqiang hurried to follow them out!
"Whew! The air outside is nice, just a bit cold!" Shang Yunyan took off his suit jacket and draped it over Xu Yiru's shoulders. "Get some rest, and talk to your father about Ai Hongcheng's investment. You don't know the details, but tell Uncle that Ai Hongcheng's people will contact him before the project starts. Based on my guess, it should begin within a month! About my jewelry store, really think it over. My goal is to open branches worldwide and slowly create my own luxury brand!"
"Got it! Thank you, Yunyan!"
"Don't mention it, silly girl!" Shang Yunyan smiled, lightly flicking her forehead before turning to leave with his two secretaries. Old Zheng had already arrived with the car!
Watching Shang Yunyan's back, Xu Yiru gently adjusted the suit on her arms. The fabric felt comfortable, with a faint scent that resembled a luxurious shower gel!
"Daughter! Where's Yunyan?"
"He's gone! Just left!"
"Is this his jacket?"
"Yeah!"
"What about Wantong? Did she leave too?"
At Xu Yaotian's words, the other four members of the Xu family looked at him. Could the third brother be the first to fall in love and get married?
"Third Brother, Wantong went with Yunyan! Didn't you two just talk for a long time?"
"You saw that?"
"Of course, everyone saw it!" Xu Yaoyang's expression made Xu Yaotian a bit shy!
"Daughter, you were with Shang Yunyan and Ai Hongcheng. What did you hear them discussing?" Xu Daqiang asked anxiously!
"Dad, let's talk in the car. It's too cold out here!"
"Okay!"
In the Bentley, Xu Daqiang and Yiru sat together. The Xu family members, knowing she had important news to share, all followed to Xu Daqiang's villa number 11!
Inside the villa, Xiao Wei looked at Xu Yiru's outfit and the pocket watch around her neck. "Young lady, did you get this outfit and watch at the auction?"
"Mom, this is Yunyan's! He worried I'd get cold and gave me his jacket! He also said I should wear this watch, but I feel like it looks more like something a man would wear!"
"Yunyan said this watch is for you? Sis, this watch is worth over 60 million!!!"
"Sixty million! No way! I have to return it! Help me hold it carefully; if I break it, I can't afford to pay!"
"Oh, come on! Yunyan said it's yours, so he won't ask for it back! But you should really get to the important news that concerns our Xu family!" Xu Daqiang said, bouncing on his feet in anxiety!
"Dad! Mr. Ai and Yunyan were talking about an upcoming real estate project that involves 13 provinces in the northern region, with a total investment of at least 4 trillion!"
"A project that big!! 13 provinces! Oh my goodness!"