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Xiao Donghan was certain that among all the shareholders with voting rights in Xiao Ning Group, there were no companies where Jiang Chengyu held shares or controlling stakes.
Yet, Jiang Chengyu had taken his grandfather’s private elevator. Without a doubt, his grandfather knew in advance that Jiang Chengyu would come, meaning Jiang Chengyu was representing Shen Tang at the shareholders’ meeting.
He had considered the possibility of Jiang Chengyu attending on Shen Tang’s behalf, but thought the probability was minuscule. After all, Shen Tang preferred to handle things herself and disliked relying on others.
It didn’t matter if he came.
He was already confident that he could get his people onto the board.
“This isn’t Beijing.” Xiao Donghan’s gaze was like the cold wind on the Thames in winter. He smiled without really smiling. “In Xiao Ning, I still call the shots.”
Jiang Chengyu: “Not necessarily.”
“You still expect Grandpa to support an outsider like you? He’s wary of even me, let alone you.” Another elevator stopped, and other shareholder representatives emerged from it. Xiao Donghan cut short their conversation and invited Jiang Chengyu into the conference room, leading the way.
Jiang Chengyu lowered his head and sent a message: [I’m here. Are you awake yet?]
Shen Tang: [Been up for a while.]
She was on her way to the airport to pick someone up.
[Everything went smoothly.]
Jiang Chengyu: [It will. I’ll take you for a walk along the Thames tonight.]
[Okay. I’ll be waiting for our handsome and rich Mr. Jiang to pick me up.]
Jiang Chengyu smiled. [Gotta go. Heading into the meeting room now.]
Xiao Ning Group’s shareholders’ meeting was divided into two sessions. The afternoon session was open to all shareholders, and analysts from financial media and major investment institutions would also attend.
The morning session was a meeting for major shareholders.
If the afternoon shareholders’ meeting was a peaceful formality, the morning meeting was a closed-door battle for interests among family members. Even if heads rolled, outsiders couldn’t be allowed to see.
This was Xiao Ning Group’s second shareholders’ meeting this year.
Just at the end of May, Xiao Ning held its annual shareholders’ meeting, but the attention it received was far less than today’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting.
Because this time involved a board reshuffle, whether Chairman Xiao would continue to serve as chairman or hand over management power was a focal point for investors.
Xiao Ning Group’s stock was suspended for the day. As soon as this news broke, the investment community speculated whether some good news was about to be announced.
A total of twenty-two shareholders and representatives attended the morning meeting. Everyone else was surprised by Jiang Chengyu’s presence. Ning Yinyin and Zhao Zhiyi exchanged silent glances, their expressions extremely complex.
After Jiang Chengyu and Xiao Donghan took their seats, He Chuyao’s father, as the representative of the He family company, also entered the conference room.
The He family and the Xiao family were close friends. Their two groups held cross-shareholdings and were major shareholders in each other’s companies.
Chu Yueli and Xiao Zhen sat diagonally opposite Jiang Chengyu. Xiao Zhen occasionally looked in Jiang Chengyu’s direction, thinking her daughter would come today.
Everything was always unpredictable.
Xiao Zhen had meticulously tidied herself up that morning, even preparing the words she would say to Shen Tang, practicing them many times in her mind.
It was all for naught.
A staff member asked Jiang Chengyu what coffee he wanted. “Just a glass of water, thank you.”
He came empty-handed today, not even bringing his laptop.
Jiang Chengyu held a glass of plain water, not engaging in conversation with those around him. His imposing aura gave those present the illusion that he was the protagonist of the day.
Ten minutes later, Chairman Xiao and Director Ning entered the conference room, and the room immediately fell silent.
Today’s meeting was chaired by Chairman Xiao. He gave a brief opening speech, first expressing gratitude to the other directors for their contributions to Xiao Ning Group over the past few years, and then brought up the most sensitive and highly anticipated issue of director appointments.
Xiao Ning Group currently had a total of seven directors, one of whom was about to leave the board, leaving a vacant seat.
That vacant seat was the focus of today’s contention.
“Tell me your thoughts,” Chairman Xiao said.
What else could they think? The variable in the conference room today was Jiang Chengyu. They didn’t know if he was just attending the meeting as a formality, or if he intended to contend for that vacant director position.
Xiao Donghan was the first to state his position, nominating Gavin to join the board.
Gavin was the head of Xiao Ning’s strategic investment department and Xiao Donghan’s subordinate.
As soon as he finished Gavin’s name, Xiao Donghan looked at Jiang Chengyu.
Jiang Chengyu was flipping through today’s meeting materials in his hand, and just happened to look over as well. A fierce clash, the conference room was filled with tension.
Xiao Donghan’s second uncle also nominated someone; he nominated the head of the technical department.
Chairman Xiao made no comment but instead asked all the attending shareholders to vote on whether to choose Gavin or the head of the technical department.
It seemed like a fair and just approach.
No one nominated Jiang Chengyu for director, indicating he was just there to attend the meeting.
Many people breathed a sigh of relief.
“Gavin’s capability is not enough to enter the board of directors.” Xiao Donghan’s second uncle cast the first dissenting vote, as he definitely supported his own person.
“Gavin is pretty good,” Ning Yinyin stated his opinion. “Xiao Ning’s investment department has developed steadily under him, and his achievements are also evident.”
He gave an objective evaluation.
Of course, these achievements were not enough to get onto the board.
However, he had an agreement with Xiao Donghan to vote for Gavin today.
He had envisioned countless scenarios: if Shen Tang were in Jiang Chengyu’s seat today, and Shen Tang wanted to join the board, how would he choose?
Perhaps he would break his agreement with Xiao Donghan and vote directly for Shen Tang.
Whatever she wanted, he would unhesitatingly fight for her.
Ultimately, Ning Yinyin cast an affirmative vote for Gavin.
Zhao Zhiyi sat next to Ning Yinyin. If they voted in order, it was his turn.
Evergreen Group and Xiao Ning Group also held cross-shareholdings, and their cooperation extended to all aspects. For the benefit of Evergreen, he didn’t even have to think; he would definitely support Xiao Ning’s future chairman, Xiao Donghan.
“Gavin’s vision and foresight are sufficient to hold a director position.”
Zhao Zhiyi cast an affirmative vote.
Next, all of Xiao Donghan’s second uncle’s people voted against, while the shareholders who were aligned with Xiao Donghan voted in favor of Gavin joining the board.
“I trust Gavin,” Chu Yueli said simply, without the slightest hesitation, expressing his approval.
He had promised Xiao Donghan this favor and would not go back on his word at the last minute.
Next, it was Xiao Zhen’s turn. “This matter is significant; I’ll consider it further. You all continue to state your positions.”
As soon as she said this, Xiao Donghan suddenly lost his composure. The reason he had been so confident that Gavin would get onto the board was because he had factored in his aunt’s voting power.
He hadn’t expected her to suddenly start hesitating.
This uncertainty impacted his plans for the board, and even his control over the entire company.
But even if his aunt didn’t vote for Gavin, Jiang Chengyu wouldn’t have a chance to join the board. He didn’t understand the meaning behind his aunt’s action.
Soon after, it was Jiang Chengyu’s turn, and many people cast meaningful glances his way.
There can’t be two tigers on one mountain.
Jiang Chengyu didn’t say a word, projecting the power of attorney Shen Tang had given him. He had to exercise his power within the scope authorized by the shareholder.
The power of attorney clearly stated that he did not support Gavin joining the board of directors.
Before this, they had already guessed that Xiao Donghan would nominate Gavin.
There was a burst of whispers in the conference room.
The confrontation between Jiang Chengyu and Xiao Donghan reached its peak at this moment.
He Chuyao’s father also cast a dissenting vote for Gavin. “I agree with Vice President Xiao,” referring to Xiao Donghan’s second uncle.
He cast his vote for his second uncle’s candidate.
Not only He Chuyao’s father, but Director Ning also opposed Gavin joining the board. However, his shares had been transferred to his grandson in the past two years, so he didn’t hold many, even fewer than Xiao Zhen.
Ning Yinyin looked at his grandfather. His views had always differed from his grandfather’s, but today, truly standing on opposite sides, the feeling in his heart was very strange.
Of all the shareholders present, only Chairman Xiao and Xiao Zhen had yet to cast their final votes.
If Xiao Zhen cast an affirmative vote, then there would be enough votes to support Gavin, and even if Chairman Xiao objected, it would be useless.
Chairman Xiao looked at his daughter: “Have you considered it?”
Everyone looked at Xiao Zhen, including Jiang Chengyu.
Xiao Zhen knew that even if she didn’t support Gavin, Jiang Chengyu wouldn’t be able to get onto the board today, because Xiao Donghan’s votes alone could directly veto any proposal.
But even so, she still hesitated at the last minute.
Jiang Chengyu represented Shen Tang. Even if it meant losing, she should unconditionally stand with her daughter this one time.
Chu Yueli had no relation to Shen Tang; he could act purely from a profit perspective.
But she was different.
If she strongly supported Jiang Chengyu today, it might not repair her relationship with her daughter, but if she supported Xiao Donghan, her relationship with Shen Tang would gain another crack.
“I support my second brother’s opinion.” After struggling, Xiao Zhen abandoned her agreement with Xiao Donghan. While she said she supported the second eldest of the Xiao family, in reality, she was strongly backing Jiang Chengyu.
The relationship between aunt and nephew was effectively broken today.
Xiao Donghan suddenly chuckled, then picked up his coffee cup and took a few sips of black coffee.
His person couldn’t get onto the board today, and neither could Jiang Chengyu. Was he going to end up benefiting his second uncle’s person? Why would his aunt do this? Their relationship had been cold for a long time. What exactly did she want?
Now, it was highly probable that after the snipe and clam fought, his second uncle would reap the benefits.
Now, only Chairman Xiao’s vote had not yet been cast. Whether he voted for Gavin or for his second son’s nominee became a sword hanging over Xiao Donghan’s head.
In fact, he knew well that his grandfather would not vote for Gavin.
His grandfather gave the shares to Shen Tang precisely to restrain him. Why would he allow his people to occupy another board seat?
If Gavin entered the board this time, there would be a total of seven directors, and his people would number four, giving them an absolute advantage.
Jiang Chengyu finished the plain water in his cup, and a staff member refilled it for him.
The voting session reached a crucial moment, yet he remained calm, even having the leisure to savor the plain water.
Xiao Donghan’s loss of Xiao Zhen’s vote was something Chairman Xiao had not anticipated. In business, Xiao Zhen never played games; profit always came first.
Today, she had acted irrationally for once.
Compared to the person nominated by his second son, Gavin did indeed have a slightly broader perspective.
For the greater good of the Xiao Ning Group, he finally decided: “Gavin does have some shortcomings, but he is young after all, not yet forty years old, and has achieved so much. There is still much to expect from him in the future.”
He cast his vote for Gavin.
Xiao Donghan was suddenly stunned. This was the first time he had openly shown his emotions in public.
His grandfather actually supported him and cast an affirmative vote for Gavin.
No one had expected the outcome to be reversed in the end.
Xiao Donghan provocatively looked at Jiang Chengyu. He had narrowly won today.
Jiang Chengyu raised his water glass. “Congratulations.”
Just as they thought the director election was settled and were about to relax with a cup of coffee, Chairman Xiao said, “Given the rapid development of the group’s business, seven directors are no longer sufficient to handle all matters large and small. Director Ning and I have discussed and decided to add one more member to the board, making a total of eight directors.”
The conference room immediately erupted in an uproar.
“Grandpa, what are you saying?” Xiao Donghan slammed his coffee cup onto the conference table. The dark brown coffee splattered, wetting the meeting documents.
The staff quickly found a dry towel to absorb the coffee, carefully wiping the affected phone.
Chairman Xiao: “For the stable development of the group, it is necessary to add another director. I believe it’s not just me; many shareholders present here share this idea.”
Xiao Donghan had a bad premonition. “Who else do you want to add?”
Chairman Xiao: “General Manager Jiang.”
Xiao Donghan sneered twice. How interesting. He had gone to great lengths to place his own people on the board, hoping to gain absolute control.
But his grandfather suddenly pulled the rug out from under him, increasing the number of director positions to eight.
This meant all his previous efforts were wasted.
Four versus four. How would they compete in the future?
It turned out that his grandfather’s so-called restraint of him was to use the eighth person to restrain him.
Four versus four, that was truly ruthless.
In terms of numbers, the outcome was hard to determine.
If Jiang Chengyu entered the board, it would mean four directors on his side against the four directors led by Jiang Chengyu.
In the future, for any major decision of the group, his decision would only be supported by the other four if it aligned with the group’s greater interests.
He could no longer act arbitrarily.
Similarly, for Jiang Chengyu, it was also a restraint. If he had any proposals, they would also have to be in line with Xiao Ning’s interests to be adopted.
For the long-term interests of the group, Grandpa had gone to great lengths.
But his grandfather’s ‘hard work’ was equivalent to cutting off one of his arms; he couldn’t truly control the direction.
“I disagree with the decision to add another board seat.” Xiao Donghan used the company’s articles of association to pressure his grandfather. “Such a major resolution requires at least two-thirds of the attending shareholders’ consent to pass. My voting rights are basically half, which can directly veto your resolution.”
Vetoing the resolution to add another director would block Jiang Chengyu’s path to the board.
Chairman Xiao: “For fairness, we will vote again shortly.”
He glanced at his watch. “Let’s take a fifteen-minute break. We’ll start voting at eleven o’clock.”
This unspoken battle had just officially begun.
Jiang Chengyu walked out of the conference room with his phone, sending a message to Shen Tang: [Gavin has entered the board of directors.]
“Mr. Jiang, may I have a word with you?” Xiao Donghan caught up to him a few steps behind.
Jiang Chengyu tapped his palm lightly with his phone. “Are you trying to bargain with me again?”
Xiao Donghan had no time for pleasantries. “Yes.”
Jiang Chengyu: “No interest. Since I’m here today, you can’t use conditions to make me back down.” He raised the phone in his hand. “Excuse me, I still need to report the meeting situation to my boss.”
Shen Tang had already returned from the airport, having picked up Xie Yuncheng.
Gavin entering the board of directors was expected.
“What’s the situation at Xiao Ning now? Did they fight?” He Chuyao drove, glancing at Shen Tang in the back seat through the rearview mirror, very gossipy.
“They’re about to start fighting,” Shen Tang said, while replying to Jiang Chengyu’s message.
Xie Yuncheng, in the passenger seat, turned to look at Shen Tang. “Did Chairman Xiao just propose at the meeting that Jiang Chengyu join the board?”
“Mm.” She glanced at her watch. “The voting starts in eight minutes.”
“This is exciting. I wish it could be livestreamed.” He Chuyao was never one to shy away from drama.
Shen Tang put away her phone. It was false to say she wasn’t worried, especially since the resolution to add a director required a two-thirds majority vote from shareholders.
Whether everyone would agree to add a new position was still very uncertain.
“Don’t think so much. Even if you don’t get on the Xiao Ning board, you and Jiang Chengyu won’t lose out.” Xie Yuncheng found a pudding from the car’s armrest box and threw it to her.
Shen Tang was anxious that there were still ten days until the end of the month, and they had to repay over 8 billion yuan owed to Xiao Donghan’s company all at once. The pressure was immense.
Jiang Chengyu had acquired the target company and collaborated with Chu Yueli to develop new technology, investing a huge amount of capital. Where would they find such ample funds to cover the deficit all at once?
Even if Jingxu’s accounts had cash flow, it would still need to maintain the company’s normal operations. It was impossible to use Jingxu’s money to pay off the target company’s debts.
Even if Jiang Chengyu was willing to do so, Jingxu’s other shareholders would not agree.
He Chuyao turned on the car music, “Beautiful Night.”
Shen Tang collected her thoughts and opened the pudding to eat.
Another message came in, from Qin Xing: [Chu Ran’s ranking this time is fourth. The elimination round is next week, and she’s been so nervous these past few days that she’s underperformed.]
Shen Tang: [Tell her it’s okay even if she gets eliminated.]
She poked Xie Yuncheng’s shoulder. “Ask Kohn if he’s free recently. I want to invite him to Beijing for a visit.”
Xie Yuncheng stared at her. “What are you planning again?”
“It’s been a long time. Can’t I just reconnect?” Shen Tang counted on her fingers for him. “We met on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, in Hawaii. It’s been over five months now.”
Xie Yuncheng frowned. “Didn’t he help you get into Lu Zhifei’s company? Didn’t you see him in Manhattan?”
Shen Tang shook her head. “He was on a business trip. His secretary arranged it for me.”
Xie Yuncheng calculated the time difference. It was not yet 6 AM in New York.
Ten minutes later, he called.
Kohn was already awake, on his way to the office.
“When are you coming to Beijing to visit?”
“Aren’t you in London?”
“Mm, I’ll be back in a few days.”
Kohn was originally planning to take a vacation and go sailing, but after two seconds of consideration, he decided to change his plans. “OK.”
He suddenly remembered, “Is He going?”
Xie Yuncheng glanced at He Chuyao beside him and made the decision for him. “Yes. Shen Tang will host both of you and has prepared some treasured red wine for you.”
Speaking of treasured red wine, Kohn’s first reaction was various code names: oatmeal shrimp, king protea, chopsticks, half-baked cheesecake—he had seen them all, but he had no idea what Haitang Village looked like.
He asked, “Can I see what Haitang Village looks like?”
“Yes, it’s a very beautiful small fishing village.”
Thus, the decision was happily made.
They would meet in Shenzhen first.
He Chuyao suggested, “How about this, let’s go for a breath of fresh air on the River Thames and have some coffee. Anyway, we can’t eat lunch right now. I’ll arrange a boat.”
Xie Yuncheng had no objections. “Are you going?” he asked Shen Tang.
Shen Tang nodded. She glanced down at her watch again. It was 11:09 AM.
Meanwhile, in the 56th-floor conference room of Xiao Ning Group, a confrontation was about to erupt between the two sides.
The voting was underway, seemingly quiet on the surface, but with undercurrents flowing in the conference room.
Xiao’s second son was the first to support the increase in director positions. His father’s decision was for the greater good and also for him and his children.
Even if Gavin hadn’t made it to the board today and his person had, he would still be outnumbered and no match for Xiao Donghan.
With Jiang Chengyu, Xiao Donghan couldn’t easily tamper with his interests.
“I think it’s necessary to add more director positions.” He cast an affirmative vote.
He Chuyao’s father agreed without hesitation to Chairman Xiao’s decision.
Director Ning immediately followed suit, then looked at his grandson.
Ning Yinyin was looking down at the documents in his hand, but his mind was wandering; a page hadn’t turned for a long time.
Xiao Zhen had supported Jiang Chengyu in the previous vote, so this time, she didn’t hesitate and cast an affirmative vote.
Under the table, she kicked Chu Yueli’s leg.
In the previous round of voting, he was on Xiao Donghan’s side.
As expected, he would still support Xiao Donghan.
At this moment, she still hoped he would stand with her, helping her daughter and future son-in-law.
Chu Yueli: “I also think it’s necessary to add another director.”
Xiao Donghan swept a glance at his uncle. His uncle’s decision was both unexpected and reasonable. At crucial moments, his uncle always unconditionally sided with his aunt.
Next, countless gazes fell upon Zhao Zhiyi. Evergreen Group held a significant number of shares, and his vote now became crucial.
Zhao Zhiyi had been weighing the pros and cons just now. He had unhesitatingly voted for Xiao Donghan before, allowing Gavin to join the board, but he hadn’t expected Chairman Xiao to add another director and be determined to appoint Jiang Chengyu to that position.
Between Xiao Donghan and Xiao’s second uncle, he would definitely choose Xiao Donghan.
Between Xiao Donghan and Jiang Chengyu, his internal balance tilted towards Jiang Chengyu.
Zhao Zhiyi looked in Chairman Xiao’s direction: “I agree with Chairman Xiao’s proposal to add another director position.”
Crash! Xiao Donghan felt as if he heard a flood of water.
The current was surging, threatening to drown a person.
Now, the key to whether the resolution to add a director position would pass fell on Ning Yinyin. His shareholding was only slightly less than Chairman Xiao’s and Xiao Donghan’s.
If he also agreed, then Jiang Chengyu would win definitively.
If he opposed, the proposal would be completely vetoed, meaning Jiang Chengyu wouldn’t be able to join the board today. The subsequent internal strife would be unimaginable.
“Yinyin, still haven’t decided?” It was Director Ning speaking.
This call of ‘Yinyin’ brought Ning Yinyin back to reality. His grandfather had unreservedly transferred so many shares to him, trusting his own judgment in the face of major decisions, even if that judgment differed from his grandfather’s.
Ning Yinyin was still thinking at this moment that if it were Tangtang, whatever she wanted, he would fight for her.
He sat up straight. “From the perspective of the group’s long-term development, it is necessary to add one more director.”
The final decision.
The resolution passed with a two-thirds majority.
Sparse applause rang out, mingled with various complex emotions.
Xiao Donghan gripped his coffee cup tightly. On his home turf, he had drawn with Jiang Chengyu, which was a complete defeat.
His grandfather had finally achieved his goal: firmly restraining him while also preventing Jiang Chengyu from gaining control of Xiao Ning.
Xiao Donghan raised his coffee cup and toasted his grandfather from a distance.
In this confrontation, his grandfather was the winner, and Jiang Chengyu was also a winner, getting a director position at Xiao Ning Group without doing anything.
He himself suffered the biggest loss.
The morning meeting concluded, and shareholders left one after another to dine at the restaurant.
Xiao Donghan stayed until the end, waiting for Jiang Chengyu to walk out of the conference room together.
“Mr. Jiang, there are still ten days until the end of July, or rather, nine days.” He had lost this battle today, and he would definitely have to recover the lost profits from other sources.
He paused, then looked at Jiang Chengyu. “The voting results haven’t been announced externally yet. It’s not too late for you to withdraw from the board now. After your withdrawal, as a token of my gratitude, I’ll waive the interest on the 8 billion yuan loan, and your company can repay in installments.”
Jiang Chengyu looked straight ahead, ignoring him. “Mr. Xiao’s kindness is appreciated.”
This was a refusal to reconcile.
Xiao Donghan reminded him: “Over 8 billion, to be paid in one lump sum. No equity swaps accepted. I want all cash. Mr. Jiang, this will cut off your company’s cash flow.”
Jiang Chengyu stopped, turned his head, “I don’t have much else, for example, patience. The only thing I’m not short of is cash.”
Xiao Donghan laughed out loud, this arrogance perfectly matched the second young master of the Jiang family he had heard about.
“Then we’ll see each other in Beijing.”
He held out his hand.
Jiang Chengyu shook his hand. “Always welcome.”
The two opposing auras parted after their lethal confrontation.
Jiang Chengyu went downstairs, not dining at the Xiao Ning restaurant.
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At 3 PM, Xiao Ning Group publicly announced the list of the new board members, as well as independent directors and management team, at the shareholders’ meeting.
The news of Jiang Chengyu joining the board exploded at the venue.
It turned out that Xiao Ning Group’s stock suspension today was to announce this positive news.
“Jiang Chengyu has to treat us to dinner tonight!” On the River Thames, the cruise ship moved slowly. He Chuyao lay on a deck chair, leisurely sipping red wine and sunbathing.
Shen Tang put a sun hat over her face, her lips curving uncontrollably.
Only with this announcement was it set in stone.
Shen Tang turned her face to look at the river. The wind blew, and ripples spread out in circles. Sunlight sprinkled on the water, shimmering golden, like countless dancing little stars.
It was breathtakingly beautiful.
The ancient chime of a bell echoed from afar, distant and peaceful.
Shen Tang suddenly missed Jiang Chengyu. [Mr. Jiang, pick me up after the shareholder meeting.]
At 7 PM, Jiang Chengyu appeared at the pier, his white shirt still very conspicuous.
Shen Tang ran towards him. Jiang Chengyu picked her up and spun her around twice.
Xie Yuncheng and He Chuyao unanimously decided not to have dinner with them; they would be too full from the public display of affection.
Under the night sky, the London Eye also blinked its beautiful eyes.
Shen Tang held Jiang Chengyu’s hand and walked along the riverbank, walking backward, facing him.
She wasn’t at the shareholders’ meeting today, but just imagining it, she knew how tense the atmosphere must have been.
“Thank you.”
“Thank me for what?”
“A lot.”
Shen Tang intertwined her fingers with his. “It’s settled. I said I’d protect you once, so please grant me one wish. I’ll handle the debt the target company owes Xiao Donghan’s company.”
She also left herself some room. “If I don’t handle it perfectly, you can clean up the rest.”
Jiang Chengyu looked at her for a long time, finally nodding.
Shen Tang’s mood instantly brightened. She turned and walked normally, pointing at the giant Ferris wheel: “When I first came to London, I loved riding this.”
Jiang Chengyu’s focus always seemed to deviate from what Shen Tang intended to express. He asked, “Did you ride it alone?”
“...No.”
No need to think, she came with Ning Yinyin.
What she wanted to say was that she liked riding Ferris wheels.
Shen Tang linked her arm through his. “I want to ride it with you once.”
Jiang Chengyu naturally indulged her. He leaned down. “Kiss me.”
Shen Tang kissed him twice.
The two took a car to the London Eye.
This was Shen Tang’s nth time riding a Ferris wheel. The novelty had long worn off, but riding it with Jiang Chengyu this time, her mood was different.
As the capsule ascended, Shen Tang hugged Jiang Chengyu from behind, looking down at the city where she had lived for six or seven years.
She buttered him up, “Riding the Ferris wheel with our Mr. Jiang is simply the best Ferris wheel in the world.”
Jiang Chengyu turned around and pulled her into his arms. “Do you like Ferris wheels?”
Shen Tang nodded. “No girl dislikes Ferris wheels.”
Jiang Chengyu promised her: “Then for every anniversary from now on, I’ll take you to check out the tallest Ferris wheels around the world. This year is our fifth anniversary, so I’ll make up for the four you missed.”
After saying that, he leaned down and kissed her lips.
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