Return to Eighteen, the Spoiled Young Lady Acts Fierce with Her Beauty - Chapter 7: First Meeting

Chapter 7: First Meeting

That single word felt like a bucket of ice water.

Instantly extinguishing all the ambiguous atmosphere in the private room.

The others exchanged glances, their drunkenness mostly sobered up.

The woman’s face stiffened momentarily, but she quickly adjusted her expression, once again wearing a soft, charming smile.

Her gaze deliberately carried a hint of seduction as it swept around.

“If President Sheng wants someone clean, I’ll arrange for someone to be sent over right away.”

“I… I’ll call someone immediately too.”

Everyone chimed in with various responses.

It was truly rare for Sheng Yuan to actively seek out women.

No one wanted to miss this rare opportunity, everyone pulled out their phones to start contacting people.

“Bring them all, all of them!”

“Let President Sheng take his time choosing!”

“Take… take them all away if you want.”

Sheng Yuan leaned lazily against the sofa back, his long legs crossed, coldly eyeing these fawning, ingratiating faces.

Exactly.

This was more like it.

In this world nowadays, only Mingzhu still dared to give him attitude.

Having seen enough of this farce.

Sheng Yuan stood up.

He took one last look at his phone.

Still no reply had been received.

“I’m leaving first.” Sheng Yuan’s voice was even calmer and deeper. “Enjoy yourselves, everyone.”

“President Sheng, don’t go yet, the people haven’t arrived…”

Sheng Yuan walked out without looking back.

Ignoring the panicked pleas coming from behind.

As the private room door slowly closed.

All the noise was sealed inside.

The corridor lights were somewhat dim and yellowish.

Not far away, a group of people in suits was crowding around a tall, well-built man walking toward them.

This club was the most exclusive in the entire Capital City.

The comings and goings were all influential figures and celebrities.

But the man being treated like the center of attention.

Sheng Yuan found unfamiliar.

“President Jiang, please consider partnering with our company, you’ll definitely be satisfied…”

As they passed each other.

Their gazes unexpectedly met in the air.

Jiang Zhi’s narrow, beautiful eyes remained calm as water, showing no trace of emotion as they indifferently swept over.

Sheng Yuan unconsciously frowned.

Perhaps because both their auras were too dominant.

Making him dislike this man at first sight.

The manager waiting nearby noticed this and quietly explained: “That’s Mr. Jiang from Shanghai, recently in Capital City discussing collaborations.”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but sigh: “Truly a case of a noble son emerging from humble origins…”

Sheng Yuan remained expressionless, completely uninterested.

Only when hearing “Shanghai” did a flicker of displeasure flash in his eyes.

Xiao Cheng had already driven the car to the entrance in advance.

After Sheng Yuan got in, the car slowly drove away from the club.

The car turned around, heading toward the Sheng Corporation building.

The night in Capital City was dazzlingly bright as day.

Even at this hour, the skyscrapers in the city center remained brilliantly lit.

As the car approached the company, its speed gradually slowed.

Right at this moment of deceleration.

Sheng Yuan casually glanced out the window.

A familiar silhouette under a bus shelter abruptly crashed into his line of sight.

His heart suddenly tightened.

An uncontrollable joy surged from deep within.

“Stop the car.”

Xiao Cheng immediately pulled the car steadily to the curb.

But when the figure slightly turned her head.

And Sheng Yuan clearly saw her face, the earlier delight instantly vanished without trace.

It wasn’t Mingzhu.

The car window silently lowered a crack.

Sheng Yuan irritably pulled out a cigarette case from his suit inner pocket.

His slender fingers held a cigarette as he took out a lighter to light it.

Wispy smoke drifted out through the window crack, then dissipated into the air.

Sheng Yuan remembered why he had made an exception to sponsor Yang Tian back then.

She bore a faint resemblance to Mingzhu about twenty percent similarity.

Yet her background was entirely different.

Mingzhu was spoiled and willful.

She was obedient and gentle.

Thus, she always managed to soften Sheng Yuan’s heart effortlessly.

Looking at her,

he often imagined Mingzhu being just as docile and endearing.

“Are there still buses running at this hour?”

Sheng Yuan suddenly spoke, his voice slightly hoarse.

Xiao Cheng glanced at his watch and replied respectfully,

“President Sheng, the last bus has already passed.”

The distance to Jing University wasn’t exactly far, but it wasn’t close either.

Walking would indeed take some time.

And this bus stop was the only one nearby that went directly to Jing University.

Based on his understanding of Yang Tian,

this girl would rather walk back than spend money on a taxi.

“Ask her to get in the car.” Sheng Yuan stubbed out his cigarette.

The car window slowly rose, obscuring his profile in shadow.

Xiao Cheng quickly walked toward the bus stop.

Yang Tian had already noticed the familiar black car out of the corner of her eye.

Yet she pretended to have just discovered it,

timely feigning surprise on her face.

“Miss Yang, President Sheng invites you to get in the car.”

“Ah… Ah, is it Mr. Sheng?”

Yang Tian’s voice carried just the right amount of hesitation and delight.

Xiao Cheng nodded expressionlessly.

He had clearly escorted Yang Tian back to school that afternoon.

Her appearance near the company at this hour was somewhat unusual.

But he couldn’t quite pinpoint what felt off.

As the car door opened, Yang Tian immediately spotted Sheng Yuan in the back seat.

The air conditioning was on inside the car, and perhaps due to the effects of alcohol,

the top two buttons of the man’s shirt were casually undone,

revealing his well-defined collarbones and prominent Adam’s apple.

Under the dim exterior lighting, it looked particularly alluring.

And the way Sheng Yuan looked at her was so direct it made her heart race.

A gaze entirely different from his usual demeanor.

Yang Tian’s cheeks flushed instantly.

She lowered her head slightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito’s hum.

“Mr… Mr. Sheng.”

Sheng Yuan gave a slight nod, his gaze lingering on her.

“What are you doing here so late?”

As soon as Yang Tian got in the car, she noticed the strong smell of tobacco.

Combined with Sheng Yuan’s current state,

she sensed the man was in a foul mood.

“I… I was working a part-time job nearby.”

Yang Tian’s voice grew softer, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes.

Even Xiao Cheng couldn’t help glancing at her through the rearview mirror at this response.

Sheng Corporation invested astronomical sums in charity every year,

supporting countless underprivileged students.

And Yang Tian was an exception a beneficiary specially approved by Sheng Yuan.

Though her family wasn’t wealthy, they were far from qualifying for financial aid.

The only issue was her family’s preference for sons over daughters

unwilling to spend a single cent on their daughter’s education.

Yet Sheng Yuan had granted her a spot and even provided extra support.

Tuition at Jing University was already quite affordable.

Coupled with government subsidies each year,

monthly expenses were minimal.

The financial aid should have been more than enough for her.

“Are you that short on money? Why take on a part-time job?”

Sheng Yuan’s voice deepened.

Yang Tian hung her head even lower, her tone tinged with shyness, “You’ve helped me so much, Mr. Sheng… I wanted to earn money to buy you a gift.”

This answer clearly took Sheng Yuan by surprise.

His gaze froze for a moment.

The feeling of being cherished so deeply

no one could remain unmoved.

Sheng Yuan’s expression gradually softened.

He finally gave Yang Tian a proper look.

Mingzhu lived up to her name radiant and dazzling like a luminous pearl. To bear even a slight resemblance to her would be an honor.

But upon closer inspection, even that faint similarity seemed to vanish.

Yang Tian could be considered pretty, but hers was a delicate, unassuming beauty the kind that couldn’t command attention in refined circles.

Noticing the shift in Sheng Yuan’s gaze, Yang Tian curved her lips into a gentle smile.

“To Capital University,” Sheng Yuan instructed.

Xiao Cheng started the car.

The black luxury vehicle gradually merged into the bustling nightscape of Capital City, turning around to head toward Capital University.