Glorious Enterprises resembled a gigantic machine ceaselessly in motion, and only recently had Jingcheng Club become part of it. Xiao Yufan wasn’t eager to expand too soon—everything needed time to develop properly.
For this celebration banquet, Xiao Yufan didn’t plan to invite too many people. After all, it was better to keep a low profile. Glorious had already drawn the attention of many eyes, and he certainly didn’t want anyone finding fault with him.
“Bring Mu Qing along to the banquet this time. I haven’t seen her since I came back. I wonder if she’s changed after all this time…”
He dialed Ma Teng’s number. Xiao Yufan had great satisfaction with Ma Teng, who was truly a rare talent, outshining many senior executives in enterprise management.
“Yeah, I’ll bring Mu Qing with me. She’s been wanting to see you too, but just hasn’t found the right opportunity…”
Ma Teng readily agreed, not saying much more, clearly caught up in his work. Xiao Yufan could only chuckle and shake his head. In his eyes, Ma Teng was definitely a workaholic.
The guest list for the banquet was quickly finalized. Although not too many people were invited, it still totaled more than twenty, which somewhat surprised Xiao Yufan.
Back at the villa, Xiao Yufan changed into a casual outfit, looking very relaxed, while Qingluan and the other three girls changed into evening gowns, instantly giving Xiao Yufan a breathtaking impression.
When Xiao Yufan arrived at the venue, many people were already there. The hotel was one of Jingcheng Club’s properties and now naturally belonged to Glorious Enterprises.
The moment Qingluan and the other three girls appeared, all eyes turned to them. After all, beautiful women were a pleasure to behold, especially when they were four stunning beauties—anyone would feel uneasy not stealing a few glances.
“Amazing…”
Many people silently swallowed hard. Whether it was Yu Yihan, Qingluan, Tianxuan, or Qin Menglu, each was a beauty capable of toppling a kingdom. To have any one of them was every man’s dream, yet Xiao Yufan was the one enjoying such fortune.
Of course, everyone else could only think such thoughts privately. After all, they all knew well enough about Xiao Yufan’s methods. Anyone daring to harbor ill intentions toward his women would end up like Dongfang Haoran—who had been utterly defeated. They didn’t think they could rival someone as formidable as Dongfang.
“Why are you all acting like this is some important official inspection? This is a celebration—everyone should relax a bit…”
It was obvious that many guests were feeling rather stiff and formal, but the entire atmosphere subtly changed with Xiao Yufan’s arrival. There seemed to be a kind of magic about him.
Among the crowd, Xiao Yufan quickly spotted Ma Teng and Mu Qing. Dressed in a blue gown, Mu Qing wasn’t quite as dazzling as Tianxuan and the others, but she was still a rare beauty, making Ma Teng feel quite proud. After all, a man’s worth was often judged by the woman by his side.
“It’s been over a year, and our beautiful Mu Qing still looks as stunning as ever…”
Walking toward Ma Teng and Mu Qing, Xiao Yufan chuckled slightly, meeting Mu Qing’s somewhat reproachful gaze. He immediately felt a little embarrassed. He hadn’t even bothered to meet her since returning, which was admittedly quite inconsiderate.
“Yes, it’s been over a year. Some people return without even a word. If it weren’t for Ma Teng telling me, I wouldn’t even have known you disappeared for a year and then came back…”
“There’s been too much going on with Glorious. I just couldn’t find the time. To make amends, I’ll give Ma Teng a few days off so he can properly accompany you!”
Seeing Ma Teng remain silent, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but feel a little helpless. Even if the couple was upset with him, they didn’t need to be so obvious about it. Still, he bore no ill feelings.
“At least you still have some conscience…”
Mu Qing shot Xiao Yufan a glare but said nothing further. She was a woman of decorum and knew not to embarrass him publicly at this moment. Although friends could joke around, Xiao Yufan’s current status was no longer what it once was.
“I see you two haven’t been wasting time…”
Xiao Yufan noticed Mu Qing occasionally resting her hand on her abdomen, and his expression turned slightly strange. So they’d gotten pregnant already? He distinctly remembered how the two had once vowed to enjoy their two-person world for a few more years.
“Nothing much, nothing much…” Ma Teng’s face turned slightly red, understanding what Xiao Yufan implied. However, he didn’t seem overly embarrassed—after all, such things weren’t entirely within one’s control.
Mu Qing looked confused at first, but upon seeing Ma Teng’s expression, she quickly understood. She gently caressed her belly, her face glowing with maternal affection, adding a touch of maternal grace to her beauty.
“When the baby is born, I can be the godfather…”
Smiling, Xiao Yufan turned his gaze toward Tianxuan and the others, wondering when he might have children with them too. If those girls knew what he was thinking, they would surely look down on him in their hearts.
“Godfather? Okay…” Mu Qing’s expression was a bit strange at first, but she quickly recovered. If Xiao Yufan were truly willing to be the child’s godfather, then their baby would be extremely fortunate. After all, with Xiao Yufan’s current status, not just anyone could claim a connection with him.
“Why the look? Don’t you think I’m qualified to be the godfather?”
Feeling slightly displeased at being rejected, Xiao Yufan soon recovered, realizing there must be another reason behind their expressions.
“It’s not that. It’s just that Cheng Ying wants to be the godmother. So the two of you are getting back together…”
Ma Teng explained slowly. Mu Qing beside him could only cough slightly, unsure whether Xiao Yufan still had feelings for Cheng Ying. Still, the two seemed to share a mutual understanding. Just thinking about Cheng Ying’s current situation made her deeply worried.
Xiao Yufan’s expression stiffened slightly. Hearing that familiar name stirred some vague emotions within him, but that was all. As for the woman who had hurt him, he would never allow her a second chance to hurt him again…
Thinking of Cheng Ying, Xiao Yufan naturally thought of Liu Hua. He wondered how that woman was doing now and whether Cheng Jingran had troubled her again. After all, she was a beauty and technically his fiancée, so he naturally couldn’t ignore her plight.
Seeing Xiao Yufan lost in thought, Mu Qing wanted to say something but hesitated, finally letting out a silent sigh…
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