Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Booked the Entire Venue
"So, are you really not going to sign the collaboration with Jiang Group?" Xu Feng could no longer fathom the big BOSS's thoughts.
It was clear that investing in Jiang Group could be profitable. Even though Jiang Group has had some project issues recently, once TM Group's funds arrive, those problems will be easily solved, and Jiang Group would surely be grateful to TM Group. It could be said to be a win-win situation.
"Sign, but not now." Jiang Xiaorou's smile was enigmatic.
"So, you were doing it on purpose just now? Just to teach Jiang Yufei a lesson?" Xu Feng still didn't understand.
"You'll find out in time. Go get busy! And remember to make tonight's gathering look good," Jiang Xiaorou instructed.
"Yes, Ms. Jiang." Xu Feng immediately went to work.
Tonight!
Binjiang Hotel!
Jiang Xiaorou reserved the entire hotel lavishly, quite a generous gesture indeed. Every staff member from the TM Group's subsidiary was there, filling every private room in the hotel. It was a spectacular scene, comparable to a state dinner.
Sitting in the car, Jiang Xiaorou checked her watch. The timing was just perfect.
Xu Feng parked the car in front of the hotel's main entrance and was about to get out when Jiang Xiaorou suddenly saw the people walking into the hotel, her brow instantly furrowing.
"What's going on here?" Jiang Xiaorou questioned Xu Feng.
"I—" Xu Feng was embarrassed.
"Tell the truth, what's really going on?" Jiang Xiaorou continued to press.
Xu Feng could only admit it.
"It's because too many people wanted to see you, and your whereabouts are so mysterious. These magnates wanting to collaborate with TM Group heard that you booked the entire hotel, so they just came over directly! I couldn't do anything about it. They are all big shots, I couldn't just send them all away!" Xu Feng was also helpless!
These were all people who wanted to meet Jiang Xiaorou and seek collaboration. Directly sending them away might ruin the relationships. Even though they were all wielding money, eager to collaborate, interpersonal relationships were crucial, and one couldn't just offend people carelessly.
"I—"
Jiang Xiaorou really wanted to slap Xu Feng to death. With so many people clogging the hotel, how was she supposed to get through?
As soon as she showed her face, she would be surrounded, and with people buzzing around her, how could Jiang Xiaorou live with that?
"Ms. Jiang, why not just make an appearance? If those big shots find out that the General Manager of TM Group is a gorgeous lady, and you are the God of Wealth incarnate, won't they jump for joy? I think it's a good thing! It's better than everyone saying you're a cold Wealth God who devours people without spitting out the bones. It doesn't match your image, does it?" Xu Feng tried hard to make light of the situation.
Jiang Xiaorou gave him a slap.
"My mistake, my mistake. So what do we do now? Should I go send them away?" Xu Feng immediately got serious.
Worst case, he'd go tell those magnates that the God of Wealth wouldn't be coming tonight, as there were other arrangements, and they would naturally leave.
"Never mind, leave it as is! Quickly go and get me a waiter's uniform," Jiang Xiaorou ordered.
Xu Feng immediately understood. Ms. Jiang was planning to disguise herself as a waiter to blend in. Brilliant!
Xu Feng went and came back quickly, borrowing a set of female staff uniform from the hotel manager—a white blouse with a maroon jacket and a hip-hugging skirt.
It fit Jiang Xiaorou perfectly, genuinely stunning. A perfect clothing rack and breathtakingly beautiful.
"You go ahead in first. I'll come by myself later. Oh, and tell the others not to greet me if they see me," Jiang Xiaorou said.
"Understood."
Xu Feng entered first.
Jiang Xiaorou sat in the car for a while before getting out, and just as she was about to walk over, a very luxurious car pulled up, parking right in front of her.
The car door opened, and Jiang Yufei came out dressed glamorously, with Xuanxuan also arriving. The last to get out was a very handsome man, tall and broad, a distinguished aura between his brows, holding Duoduo with one hand. The family of four walking together was truly enviable.
Jiang Xiaorou stood frozen in place, her own children having become pawns for Jiang Yufei to climb the social ladder. Her fists clenched tightly, she was determined to take them back.
'Jiang Xiaorou? What is she doing here?'
Jiang Yufei scrutinized the clothes Jiang Xiaorou was wearing, a hotel waitress's outfit, and burst into laughter immediately. Turns out Jiang Xiaorou was a hotel waitress! And here she thought that Jiang Xiaorou was doing well overseas.
"Hey, waitress, come here," Jiang Yufei called out.
"I'm talking to you! Why are you acting like a waitress?" Jiang Yufei's tone was irksome and scornful.
Only then did Jiang Xiaorou realize that she was being called, her waitress attire leading Jiang Yufei to mistake her for an actual staff member, no wonder she seemed so smug.
Jiang Xiaorou walked over, pretending to be a waitress and said very respectfully, "Ma'am, what can I do for you?"
"You're a waitress here?" Jiang Yufei stood tall with pride, her haughty glare feeling as if it could shoot Jiang Xiaorou dead on the spot.
Inside, Jiang Yufei was overjoyed. This just proves it, someone like Jiang Xiaorou who didn't even graduate from college, what good company would take her? Turns out she's just a waitress, ah hahaha, Jiang Yufei could beat a hundred Jiang Xiaorous!
"Yes, ma'am, how may I assist you?" Jiang Xiaorou nodded.
If it weren't for the crowd, Jiang Xiaorou would not want to attract any attention, plus with a bunch of executives surrounding her in the hotel, how could she let Jiang Yufei be so self-satisfied?
"Carry my coat for me," Jiang Yufei commanded, arms slightly spread, standing there like a lord.
Jiang Xiaorou reached out to take the coat, but Jiang Yufei didn't take off her own coat, instead staring down Jiang Xiaorou menacingly.
"Aren't you a waitress? Don't you know the rules? Hurry up and help me with my coat, or do you want me to complain about you?" Jiang Yufei snapped.
Jiang Xiaorou glanced up at Shen Yancheng standing beside her, as unflinching as a pole, exuding a deadly chill. In his eyes lay a faint disgust, subtle yet caught by Jiang Xiaorou.
Jiang Xiaorou reached out, helping Jiang Yufei take off the coat and held it in her hands, then silently stood to the side.
Xuanxuan hid behind Shen Yancheng, incessantly poking his tongue out and making faces at Jiang Xiaorou. Jiang Xiaorou poked her tongue back at Xuanxuan, the two of them communicating in secret.
Jiang Xiaorou felt so happy, even happier than if she had successfully invested in a big project, because Xuanxuan was her own son.
"Honey, I'm going to the restroom first, you and the babies take your time coming in," Jiang Yufei tiptoed and pecked Shen Yancheng on the face, then sashayed away.
Shen Yancheng, however, showed little reaction, walking not too fast nor too slow with Duoduo in his arms, every step solid and steady. Jiang Xiaorou followed them into the hotel, where no one would notice her presence and only saw her as a waitress.
"Aunt, do you work here?" Xuanxuan whispered, covering his mouth.
"Yeah! Isn't it pretty here? Do you like it, Xuanxuan?" Jiang Xiaorou bent down, whispering back to the child.
"It's beautiful, just like Aunt," Xuanxuan sweetly said.
"Really? Xuanxuan is such a sweet talker," Jiang Xiaorou said, playfully ruffling his hair.
She loved this child with all her heart, so much so that it reached deep into Jiang Xiaorou's bones. But right now, she couldn't let the children know that she was their real Mommy, and that Jiang Yufei was an impostor.
Shen Yancheng was walking just fine when he suddenly stopped, like an immovable bronze wall.
Jiang Xiaorou had been communicating with Xuanxuan and unexpectedly bumped her head straight into Shen Yancheng's rear.
Ouch!
Jiang Xiaorou felt both embarrassed and shy; Shen Yancheng's muscles were so elastic that she feared she might bounce right off if the impact were stronger.
Damn it, why did she have to bump into his butt of all places? Slowly straightening up, her chin nearly hit the floor—so awkward! Especially since Shen Yancheng's expression was so cold, glaring fiercely as if to devour her.
What an embarrassment! Super embarrassing! Why does he keep staring at her without saying a word?
Jiang Xiaorou's mind clicked, and with a smile, she pointed towards the hotel lobby.
"Mr. Shen, why don't you and the children take a seat over there? Your wife should be right back," Jiang Xiaorou suggested.