Chapter 21 It’s hard to explain, but

Zhou Chao brought it all together on his own. He has several administrative cases involving law and litigation. They are all complicated, but they involve a veto at the end of the year, so he came to ask Wu Tingtao to help. .

The director of the Legal Affairs Office was also there, surrounding Wu Tingtao on the left and right, which allowed Xia Jinxian to relax a little.

Xu Yanqing stood aside, flicking his phone quietly. Judging from his concentration, he must be reading a book.

Before the banquet started, Wu Tingtao finished talking about official business, and then invited Xia Jinxian to come and introduce them one by one.

Obviously, Wu Tingtao organized this dinner today, and everyone else was accompanying the guests. The protagonist was Xia Jinxian.

So everyone became curious, who is this Xia Jinxian that allows Attorney Wu to take such care of her?

He had never been well-known in the district before, so why did he suddenly have a backer like Wu Tingtao?

Knowing their suspicions, Wu Tingtao went behind Xia Jinxian's back and secretly said to Wu Kerju and the director of the Legal Affairs Office, "That is my daughter, but she doesn't like to rely on my reputation to make a living. Please take care of her in the future."

Wu Tingtao has two sons. all know.

Why did another daughter appear now?

Is it an illegitimate daughter?

However, everyone is not surprised that a man with a successful career has a romantic affair.

The director of the Legal Affairs Office sat next to Zhou Chao, while Xu Yanqing sat on the other side of Zhou Chao.

The director of the Legal Affairs Office was very familiar with Zhou Chao. After he came back, he whispered, "They say Xiaoxia is Lawyer Wu's daughter."

Xu Yanqing's sensitive ears naturally heard it, but he knew very well that this was not true.

How could she not know who her father was?

Back then, because she was living with Xia Jinxian, her father Xia Funong personally came to their home and smashed up their home. He called the police and took her away.

After he came out, he threatened to jump off the building again.

After forcing Xia Jinxian to go home, she would wait for her to get off work at the gate of the district government every day.

How could such an extreme and impulsive person be Wu Tingtao, who completely ignored her daughter's dignity and face?

If it were Wu Tingtao, how could they have reached the point where they don't recognize each other today?

On the other side of the Director of the Legal Affairs Office was the Director of the Bureau of Justice. After hearing this, he also asked in confusion, "President Wu has a daughter? Doesn't he have two sons? There was a big fuss over the superbirth incident back then."

The Director of the Legal Affairs Office didn't know. He said, "Lawyer Wu just said it himself, saying it was his daughter."

But Wu Tingtao said so, so everyone could only believe it.

Xu Yanqing couldn't figure out what kind of drama was going on. His eyes were slightly lowered, as if he was looking at the wine glass, but he didn't seem to pay attention to anything.

Xia Jinxian was sitting on the same side of him at the end, but his figure was blocked by someone.

Ling Tanqing noticed Xia Jinxian's absent-mindedness tonight and asked, "Are you not used to it?"

Xia Jinxian shook her head.

Following Lu Mingwei, we have seen many big scenes.

The only person who could make her go crazy was probably Xu Yanqing.

I can’t tell you what it feels like.

It feels like it's stuck in the throat, and I can't spit it out.

But it still lingers in my heart, making it difficult to be happy.

At this table, there were at least two people who didn’t know what to eat.

Xia Jingxian listened to Zhou Chao and others talking to Wu Tingtao about real estate. Land finance continues to this day, and only real estate is the engine that drives the economy.

Wu Tingtao himself is also a director of a private group, which has acquired a new piece of land in Yuzhou.

Wu Tingtao said, "I originally wanted to take the land by the river beach, which is better than the current location, but then it was taken by Wanzhong. The floor price is 12,000, and it is estimated that it will be sold for 80,000 per square meter."

Everyone present was surprised. The director of the Legal Affairs Office said, "Our price limit on the riverside here is 120,000 yuan per square meter, but they sell it for 80,000 yuan?"

Wu Tingtao nodded and said, "They dare to sell it, and some people will buy it."

Zhou Chao clicked his tongue. He said, "It seems that our new district has great potential for future development. If we expand from the front line along the river, it will not be enough to cover 200,000 yuan per square meter."

Zhou Chao is in charge of urban construction and planning. When he said this, others laughed and agreed with him.

The director of the Legal Affairs Office said, "Zhou District is the chief planner of our district. With your foresight, our district's vanguard position must be stable."

Xu Yanqing just stayed by his side quietly and rarely spoke.

Xia Jingxian's heart was tied to him.

He was like this back then. He would probably only talk witty and eloquent when facing himself.

At that time, she was surprised that the aloof Director Xu could make such incisive remarks.

Unfortunately, I haven’t heard Xu Yanqing’s venomous tongue for a long time.

During the banquet, Wu Tingtao did not deliberately highlight Xia Jinxian, but let others toast him.

Obviously Wu Tingtao has a good drinker and strong ability to control the field.

But when the meal came to an end, he said to the leaders of the new district on his left in front of everyone, "Xiao Xia will ask all the leaders here to take care of her in the future."

Wu Tingtao stood up, Xu Yanqing and Zhou Supernatural also stood up, so everyone around the table stood up.

Everyone's eyes fell on Xia Jinxian, but Xia Jinxian's eyes subconsciously looked at Xu Yanqing.

The two people's eyes met head-on and then avoided each other.

Xia Jinxian smiled and said to Wu Tingtao, "Thank you, leaders. I'll do it first as a token of respect."

Without much explanation, she drank the wine in one gulp.

When he hung the wine glass upside down, his smile was as light as a chrysanthemum.

Both Zhou Chao and Xu Yanqing's eyes fell on this woman.

Xia Jingxian's smile, set against the bright crystal lamp, seemed like an elegant but not overly eye-catching freshwater pearl.

Just like the pair of pearl earrings she wore, they emitted soft light in the bright hall, making her slight smile even more charming.

The crowd was looking at her, and the world lost its color. She was more charming than before.

Coming out of the banquet hall, Xu Yanqing stayed at the end, but Zhou Chao didn't leave either.

Because of the groundbreaking ceremony two days ago, Zhou Chao was a little embarrassed to meet him.

The two people fell behind together, and the others were in front, so it was hard to leave.

Zhou Chao was curious about Xu Yanqing. Why did he think he was everywhere?

Even Wu Tingtao knows him.

Although Xu Yanqing was treated as an outcast by the Han family, this did not seem to damage his personal connections.

This inevitably made Zhou Chao wary. He guessed that the minister who fought hard for him was still looking after him after he came to Shanghai.

After serving as an official for so many years, he has a deep understanding of how important it is to be supported by noble people.

Looking at Xu Yanqing's condition at this moment, there is no sign of depression at all. It may be that he has another backer.

Before both parties have a clear picture of their trump cards, cooperation is the only way out.

Zhou Chao then took this opportunity to reconcile with Xu Yanqing and said, "Later I asked Xiao Xun to ask whether the foundation laying ceremony was still a matter of coordination."

Xu Yanqing stood side by side with him and said tepidly, "It's a small matter. I'm just going to meet an old friend."

Zhou Chao asked, "Are you familiar with Huo Xinlei?"

The Real Estate Bureau is in charge of major projects and land bidding in the city, and is a very important superior to Zhou Chao. department.

Xu Yanqing said, "It's just acquaintance."

Zhou Chao cursed in his heart, thinking, do you think I am blind? Don't you see that you two have a good relationship?

On the surface, he said, "If there is a chance, I will invite Bureau Huo to discuss business together, which can be considered as a way to help you."

Xu Yanqing agreed.

In public, Xia Jinxian and Xu Yanqing had nothing to do with each other. In fact, she didn't even drink much today.

Wu Tingtao sent everyone away and asked Xia Jinxian, "How was it? Do you want to come up with me and sit for a while?"

Xia Jinxian did not refuse and appreciated Wu Tingtao's care.

When Wu Tingtao reaches this age, he actually wants to find someone to talk to.

However, the people around him either have some designs on him, or they respect him too much and consciously keep a distance from him.

But because of Zhu Hongmei's relationship, the relationship between him and Xia Jinxian didn't feel like a family member, and there wasn't much entanglement. Instead, it allowed him to express his true feelings.

Xia Jinxian felt that in front of her, Wu Tingtao looked like an old boy.

Talk about life, ideals, and past stories. Occasionally, she will also mention her mother, but they are all warm memories.

The human brain has a forgetting mechanism that allows people to forget painful things and be more inclined to remember beautiful scenes.

Xia Jinxian seemed to see herself thirty years later, sitting on a wicker chair and basking in the sun. If she were still single at that time, she might also find someone to talk to.

It would be best if they are still young like themselves and have some life experience, so they can be friends forever.

If there could be such a person, it would be another kind of perfection.

Come to think of it, the relationship between Wu Tingtao and her is actually a spiritual mutual comfort relationship.

What surprised Wu Tingtao was that although Xia Jinxian's career seemed ordinary, her ideological content was mature.

He commented on her, "My husband doesn't fight, so I don't care about you. You are transparent."

However, Wu Tingtao still hopes that she will live a better life. Success in her career can make people more confident and complete.

Xia Jinxian said, "I'm not following the crowd. I've settled my heart and settled all my worries. This is not letting things go, but going with the flow."

After hearing this, Wu Tingtao nodded heavily and said, "Yes, go with the flow. This is very particular. A straight word is the essence."

The two talked for more than an hour. Xia Jinxian finally finished the fifth cup of white tea, and the tea soup had become clear.

She stood up and said, "It's late at night, Uncle Wu. I can't disturb your rest any more."

Wu Tingtao looked at the clock and smiled, "It's indeed late at night. Go back early. I know Xiaoling lives above you. Let him see you off."

Xia Jinxian followed Wu Tingtao out of the tea room. Wu Tingtao saw Ling Tanqing's car parked outside and asked Xia Jinxian, "Have you considered Xiaoling?"

Xia Jinxian said, "I haven't considered it, and I probably won't. " Wu Tingtao

raised his eyebrows and said, "He is the only person you have spoken to. I thought he was different."

Xia Jinxian waved her hands and said, "He just reminds me of someone."

Oh?"

Thinking back to today's meeting, we were at the same table, but we didn't even toast to a single glass of wine.

Even if their eyes met, they didn't know what to say.

Xia Jinxian shook her head and said, "It's all over."

Wu Tingtao said, "Xiao Ling wants me to be a matchmaker for you, but I don't agree either."

Xia Jinxian turned her face to look at him, and Wu Tingtao said, "I At that time, I just asked him if he would agree to being a stepmother when the little one grows up. People always care about their own interests, but don't care about the gains and losses of others. I just thought you were taking care of Xiaoling, to a certain extent. I have a good impression of him, but when you say this, I understand that whether life is long or short, you have to follow your own heart."

Xia Jinxian twirled a strand of hair and nodded. Call it yes.

Ling Tanqing seems to be busier recently, sitting in the car and reading various emails on the computer.

Seeing Xia Jinxian coming out, he got out of the car and opened the door for her.

Xia Jinxian said goodbye to Wu Tingtao.

On the way back, it was the driver from Wu Tingtao's company who drove the car.

Ling Tanqing sat in the back seat with Xia Jingxian. He closed his notebook and looked at Xia Jinxian with some hazy drunkenness.

But Xia Jinxian was absent-minded and turned her head not knowing what she was looking at. Ling Tanqing asked, " Are you 

unhappy about something these days?" 

He pointed at his eyes with his index and middle fingers, then looked at her and said, "Xiaoxian, you lied to me, I can see that you are in a bad mood." 

Xia Jinxian wanted to say something else, but Ling Tanqing grabbed her hand. . 

Xia Jinxian took away her hand and said, "Mr. Ling, don't do this." 

Ling Tanqing had actually noticed it a long time ago, but he never said it. At this moment, under the influence of alcohol, he said, "You have someone in your heart, right?" 

Xia Jinxian opened her mouth slightly, What do you want to say, and what do you think you should say? 

The complicated past with Xu Yanqing, no matter who I told it to, seemed difficult to describe and filled with endless hatred. 

"It's my first love." This was Xia Jinxian's only explanation and introduction to Xu Yanqing. 

Ling Tanqing asked, "Why can't you forget him? Although first love is unforgettable, it is the most immature." 

Xia Jinxian thought, was it immature back then? After so many years, she still feels that the love she shared back then was the most mature and sincere. 

She smiled, shook her head and said, "Forget it, let's not mention it." 

Ling Tanqing wanted to come over, and his hand touched her hair. Xia Jinxian leaned back and glanced at the driver in the driver's seat. He warned in a very low voice, "If we get any closer, we won't even be friends." 

This sentence was very serious for Ling Tanqing. 

He regained his sense that was temporarily out of control, sat back in his seat, straightened his tie and said, "I won two lawsuits last month, and I also consulted on equity transfer for a company, and I made a lot of money. How about I treat you to a meal for more than 100,000 yuan?" 

Xia Jinxian said, "You have earned it through hard work, so you should save some of it and use it to take care of the little one." 

Ling Tanqing looked at her and sighed, "Xiao Xian. , if you were my first girlfriend, I would never miss you." 

Xia Jinxian looked at him, blinked and said, "You misunderstood, it was me who abandoned him." 

This time Ling Tanqing was surprised, he asked, "Because. What?" 

Xia Jinxian said lightly, "It's nothing, I just feel it's inappropriate."

It's not suitable to force each other, and it's not suitable to hinder his future. Ling Tanqing said, "Since it's not suitable, you should let it go. Why are you still holding it in your heart like this?" He pulled his hand away and refused, "I know my feelings very well."