“Tianshui City, a certain French restaurant.
Yin Heng arrived not early, not late, but five minutes early.
At this moment, he sat by the window in his expensive attire, exuding the air of a young noble.
After about an hour, Qin Xiyuan finally arrived, somewhat fashionably late.
However, Yin Heng showed no signs of impatience. When he saw Qin Xiyuan, his eyes lit up, and he quickly stood up to pull out the chair across from him and presented a fresh bouquet of roses.
Qin Xiyuan took the flowers, glanced at them briefly, and set them aside, saying, ‘Thanks.’
Yin Heng cautiously inquired, ‘Qin Miss, you seem to be in a bad mood. What’s wrong?’
A mocking smile tugged at the corner of Qin Xiyuan’s mouth. ‘Nothing, just encountered an unruly dog.’
Yin Heng’s eyes showed a hint of delight. It seemed that Sir Ye Han had fallen out of favor.
Despite his best efforts, Qin Xiyuan had previously ignored him, choosing to pursue Sir Ye Han instead.
However, Qin Xiyuan was the daughter of the Vice President of the Arbitration Association. Yin Heng couldn’t risk offending the Qin family with any unconventional methods.
In his most desperate moments, he never expected Qin Xiyuan to contact him willingly.
Yin Heng smiled and said, ‘That dog not only disobeys but also seems to be a blind one to provoke a great beauty like Miss Qin.’
Qin Xiyuan glanced at him and felt somewhat uplifted by his sweet words. It was evident that Yin Heng’s fawning attitude satisfied her bruised ego from her interactions with Sir Ye Han.
This should be the way a man treats her…
‘I heard that Aunt Yin intends to hand over the Yin family to you,’ Qin Xiyuan casually inquired.
Yin Heng sighed and replied, ‘My mother indeed has that intention, but…’
Qin Xiyuan asked, ‘But what?’
Yin Heng looked somewhat dejected as he said, ‘But Sir Ye Han has already returned to Yun City. He is my mother’s biological son, and no matter how well I do, she will always favor him…’
Qin Xiyuan sneered, ‘So what? Blood or not, it’s not that important!’
Yin Heng’s eyes flashed, and he asked, ‘Miss Qin, what do you mean?’
Qin Xiyuan nonchalantly said, ‘The gala two nights from now, accompany me.’
Yin Heng was taken aback and clarified, ‘You mean the opening ceremony of the summit…’
Every year before the summit, there was an opening ceremony. After the ceremony, there was an evening gala attended by the directors and top officials of the Arbitration Association.
Qin Xiyuan was inviting him to be her escort in such a prestigious setting, a significant honor.
Qin Xiyuan raised an eyebrow and asked, ‘Are you unwilling?’
Suppressing his overwhelming joy, Yin Heng maintained a refined and gentle demeanor, ‘How could I refuse? Being invited by Miss Qin is my honor.’
Satisfied, Qin Xiyuan raised her glass and said, ‘Well, Mr. Yin, you’re indeed a smart man. Cheers!’
Yin Heng responded, ‘Cheers!’
…
After dinner, Yin Heng personally drove Qin Xiyuan to her home, then returned to the Yin family.
At home, Yin Heng immediately found Yin Yuerong.
‘Mother!’
Yin Yuerong looked expressionless as she raised her head. ‘It’s so late, what’s the matter?’
Yin Heng explained, ‘Tonight… Miss Qin invited me to meet.’
Yin Yuerong’s expression remained unchanged as she asked, ‘Is that so?’
Yin Heng continued, ‘Miss Qin invited me to accompany her to the gala the day after tomorrow.'”