Chapter 7: A False Dream 2
The setting sun gently enveloped the increasingly bustling city. The SUV that Qian Mengmeng and Pei Haochuan were riding in slowly stopped near the central square in front of Shengshi Building.
Shengtian Group's anniversary celebration was held in the hotel of Shengshi Building. Pei Haochuan got out of the car first, then turned to Qian Mengmeng and helped her open the car door very gentlemanly.
The well-cut retro suit fit the boy perfectly, outlining his tall and lean lines. As soon as he appeared in the square, he instantly attracted the attention of passers-by. Pei Haochuan was facing the light, and his handsome eyebrows were dotted with the afterglow of the sunset, like a prince from a fairy tale.
Qian Mengmeng got out of the car with a blushing face. Pei Haochuan considerately placed his hand above the car door to prevent her from hitting her head. The setting sun shone on the square where neon lights were gradually lighting up. A flock of white pigeons were leisurely strolling around the fountain. The pedestrians in the square all looked towards Qian Mengmeng.
Although Qian Mengmeng is petite, she does not look weak. The light-colored chiffon skirt sets off her fair skin and clear eyes, emitting energy and vigor like the morning sun. At this moment, she was talking to Pei Haochuan with her head tilted to the side. The slightly curved corners of her mouth and her eyes that sparkled as if there were stars in the sky made people feel that the girl is both cute and sweet.
Pei Haochuan, who had been talking to her, did not seem inferior when standing next to her. Not only that, Pei Haochuan's occasional glances and the slight smile on the corners of his mouth seemed to add an intoxicating depth to the spring evening breeze... Just when everyone was immersed in the beauty of this handsome man and beautiful woman, Qian Mengmeng suddenly frowned and froze.
"Shoes..." Qian Mengmeng lowered her head in annoyance. The heels of the high-heeled sandals Pei Haochuan bought for her were too thin. She was immersed in the sweet dizziness that she had finally created with the boy. She didn't look at the road, so her heels got stuck on the manhole cover. No matter how hard Qian Mengmeng tried, she couldn't pull them out, so she had to look to Pei Haochuan for help.
The boy frowned and looked at her for a while, then suddenly squatted down in front of Qian Mengmeng's surprised gaze.
"Pei, Pei Haochuan...what are you going to do?"
Qian Mengmeng exclaimed, looking at him. This boy who was a little arrogant on weekdays squatted at her feet, stretched out his slender white hands to help her pull out her shoes, but he couldn't pull them out, so he used his nimble fingers to help Qian Mengmeng take off her shoes...
"Pei Haochuan...what are you doing? Um, how can I get in without shoes? Wow..."
Before Qian Mengmeng could finish her words, Pei Haochuan put one hand on her waist and the other hand through her legs, and hugged her up by the waist. Qian Mengmeng suddenly lost weight and had no place to put her hands. She subconsciously wanted to grab something, but when she reacted, she found that she had actually hugged Pei Haochuan's neck with both hands!
The posture they are in now is exactly what close lovers would do!
Qian Mengmeng's face turned red with shame. She grabbed the front of Pei Haochuan's clothes and whispered, "Put me down quickly, everyone is watching."
Some passers-by around even raised their cell phones.
"I was caught off guard by this dog food."
"Sweet, sweet, sweet. It can be said to be very sweet."
"The couple is a very pretty sight. Come on, young man. Being young means being energetic!"
Everyone spoke quietly, but Qian Mengmeng still heard it. Suddenly, she didn't even want to raise her face.
"Your shoes are useless. I can't let you walk to the hotel barefoot. Luckily there is a shopping mall below the hotel, so I will take you to buy shoes first."
As if to ease Qian Mengmeng's embarrassment, Pei Haochuan's low voice rang out, with a comforting tone.
"It's only a hundred meters from the square to the place where I buy shoes . I think the best way is to carry you there."
Qian Mengmeng no longer wanted to refute anything.
They walked into the shoe store amid the stunned expressions of the shop assistants. When they arrived, Pei Haochuan put Qian Mengmeng on the seat. Qian Mengmeng was still dizzy when her feet were suddenly lifted up by someone. It was Pei Haochuan who had already found the shoes and was half-kneeling on the ground to put them on for her.
"No need!" Qian Mengmeng pulled her foot back suddenly and said, "I can do it myself!"
But Pei Haochuan stopped her lightly and forcefully: "It's my fault for not considering the practicality of the shoes. Now I'm just giving me a chance to make amends. I hope you won't refuse."
Looking down from above, the boy's thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and it was unclear what he was saying, but there was no doubt about it. The hand holding Qian Mengmeng's ankle did not retreat at all. Qian Mengmeng gave up struggling and just whispered: "Thank you for your hard work."
When Pei Haochuan heard her words, the corners of his mouth seemed to curl up slightly, and then he helped Qian Mengmeng put on her shoes.
He has good taste. This time, he changed into white peep-toe wedge-heeled shoes. Qian Mengmeng's feet were originally white and small, and now wrapped in these solid-colored shoes, the shoe shape is smooth and beautiful, even better than the previous pair of sandals. The most important thing is that she no longer has to worry about being stuck by anything.
Pei Haochuan seemed very satisfied. He took out a card from his pocket and handed it to the clerk: "I want this pair."
"Well, you don't have to pay, I..."
Qian Mengmeng was about to object, but was stopped by Pei Haochuan .
"Deduct wages."
Just these three words made Qian Mengmeng quiet down instantly. She followed Pei Haochuan obediently and didn't say a word. Seeing her like this, Pei Haochuan was in a good mood and even his steps became lighter.
Qian Mengmeng originally thought that she would be able to see many magnificent scenes when she attended the anniversary celebration of Shengtian Group, such as the dazzling and gorgeous chandeliers that appear in idol dramas, long dining tables filled with all kinds of food that stretch as far as the eye can see, and beautiful women in elegant clothes, orchestral music...
However, Mengmeng only took a quick glance at the money before being taken to the kitchen by Pei Haochuan.
There is not a trace of oil smoke in the kitchen of a five-star hotel, and the dishes about to be served are arranged in an orderly manner on the chopping board.
Pei Haochuan took Qian Mengmeng to another table. The dishes there were no different from the others, but there were a few new dishes.
"For this banquet, the organizer invited the world's top chefs. I asked the chef to make this for you. It tastes much better than the dishes that will be served later. They are all masterpieces of masters," Pei Haochuan explained while standing next to Qian Mengmeng. "Just think of it as a reward for your hard work. I hope you like it."
The aroma of food floated in her nose. Qian Mengmeng, who was already starving, no longer cared about her image. She sat on the chair and smiled at Pei Haochuan, "Thank you, I'm going to eat!"
Pei Haochuan smiled. He reached out and gently touched Qian Mengmeng's head, then said with a smile, "Well, eat."
Qian Mengmeng was about to pick up her chopsticks when Pei Haochuan's phone rang. She looked at Pei Haochuan suspiciously as he took out his phone. After seeing the caller ID, she nodded gently at Qian Mengmeng, "You eat first. I'll go answer the call."
"Yeah, go ahead." Qian Mengmeng waved at him. After Pei Haochuan left, Qian Mengmeng immediately began to devour the delicious food in front of her.
After eating and drinking, Qian Mengmeng waited in the kitchen for a while until the waiters came into the kitchen one after another to start working. Pei Haochuan had not come back yet. Qian Mengmeng felt a little embarrassed, so she went into the hotel lobby by herself, thinking that maybe she could see Pei Haochuan outside.
As soon as she walked into the lobby, Qian Mengmeng was so shocked by the grand scale of the anniversary celebration that her mouth opened wide. It turned out that this is what banquets for rich people are like... so luxurious and shining that it didn't seem like the real world at all.
Qian Mengmeng was sighing and admiring when she suddenly bumped into someone.
"Are you blind?" A familiar cold scolding voice suddenly sounded beside Qian Mengmeng's ear. She looked over in panic and saw Mi Su glaring at her.
Misu was wearing a black dress, and the ruby necklace perfectly brought out her nobility and elegance. Her satin-like black hair was braided into a princess braid and hung on her shoulders. With the crown on her head, she looked like a real princess.
At this moment, the "Princess" was furious because Qian Mengmeng accidentally bumped into her. When she saw clearly that it was Qian Mengmeng who bumped into her, she was surprised and asked, "It was you?"
Qian Mengmeng didn't expect to meet Mi Su. Her previous act of pretending to be herself and causing Pei Haochuan to misunderstand her has been exposed. Qian Mengmeng hasn't heard any news of Pei Haochuan and Mi Su in contact recently. It seems that they really met by chance today.
Thinking about how Mi Su had lied about buying her diamond hairpin and then made things difficult for her, Qian Mengmeng felt a little uncomfortable. So even though she bumped into Mi Su, she saw that she was not injured, so she restrained her expression and said lightly: "It's me, sorry, I didn't see you just now."
Qian Mengmeng was about to leave, but was stopped by Misu.
Mi Su's beautiful eyes flashed coldly, "Why are you here? It's not easy to get an invitation letter from Shengtian Group. How can you, a person heavily in debt, have the money to buy this outfit and show up in a place like this?" Without waiting for Qian Mengmeng to answer, Mi Su suddenly laughed. She looked at Qian Mengmeng sarcastically, "It's Pei Haochuan, right? I can imagine how much you flattered him to get him to bring you in. Good job, Qian Mengmeng. I usually see you sticking to Haochuan like taffy all day long. I didn't expect..."
"none of your business."
Mi Su's words were gently interrupted. Qian Mengmeng looked at Mi Su coldly with her clear eyes, and her pink lips slightly opened: "How did I get here? What is my relationship with Pei Haochuan? Did I rely on flattery to appear in this place that is incompatible with my identity and status... What does this have to do with you?"
"You..." Misu was so surprised that she was speechless.
Qian Mengmeng smiled faintly, with a hint of contempt in her smile. She moved closer to Mi Su and whispered, "Do you want me to tell you everything you've done? I don't mind. I wonder if you... Miss Mi Su, do you mind being considered a liar?"
Mi Su's face suddenly changed. She was about to get angry, but she saw some people around looking over here. She suppressed her anger, gritted her teeth and said to Qian Mengmeng, "Good job, Qian Mengmeng, just wait for me!"
"I won't wait for you." Qian Mengmeng waved her hand and shrugged. "This is my first time in a place like this. I want to take a good look around. Besides, I don't want to have a bad relationship with you. Okay, let's stop talking. I'll go over there and take a look."
Qian Mengmeng went straight to the rooftop without waiting for Mi Su's answer. She had never overlooked the city from such a high building. The hotel in Shengshi Building was famous for its wide view. Qian Mengmeng wanted to open her eyes, leaving Mi Su standing there in amazement, and she went to the rooftop alone.
But when Qian Mengmeng just opened the door to the rooftop, she found that it had started raining outside without her knowing. The rain was pouring down. Qian Mengmeng was about to go back, but was suddenly pushed hard by someone. Then, there was a loud "bang" - she was locked on the rooftop in the pouring rain!
