The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend 225 Lotus Stem, Anyone?

Published at 17th of June 2019 11:45:04 PM Chapter 225: 225
Tang hadn't changed one bit!!!

Jia Li gritted her teeth and followed the two men in to the conference room . During the entire interaction, she tried hard to keep her focus on matters on hand and reign in the anger which was threatening to spill out of her .

"I am sure Ms . Lin would be the right person to explain the foundation of it to you," Ying Hui's voice penetrated through the thick haze of resentment which she was feeling currently .

Hui glanced at her with some concern . Unlike her usual attentiveness, she had worn a hostile but distant expression throughout the meeting . He had tried to catch her eye a couple of times but to no avail . It seemed as if she was plotting to launch a nuclear attack on some poor country .

What was the matter with her?

Thankfully, she took the cue and started explaining the rationale behind the company's existence . Ever since she had spoken about it at the press conference, Hui had given her ample opportunities to talk about it whenever the occasion arose . He had discovered that she had a knack of engaging people with her pa.s.sionate yet rational manner of addressing the room . Today was no different . At least momentarily, she seemed to be the same impa.s.sioned woman .

Zheng He was moved by her manner of speech and uttered an involuntary "WOW" when she finished speaking .

Jia Li inclined her head politely and said, "the credit belongs to Mr . Ying . These are his words and beliefs which I presented in front of you . "

He shook his head and replied with a smile, "I have been a fan of Mr . Ying's work for some time now and that was the reason why I wanted to collaborate with your company . But this is the first time that I have heard his thoughts being presented so convincingly and eloquently . Of course, it doesn't hurt the ears, when the voice uttering them is so musical . "

Two pairs of frowning eyes turned towards him simultaneously . Instantly, it was as if the room's temperature had dropped significantly . He couldn't understand why Mr . Ying, who had been smiling so benignly few seconds ago, was now staring at him . More perplexing was the fact that his own partner was giving him a black look as well . What was wrong with everyone suddenly?

By the time they wrapped up the meeting, it was lunch time . As per protocol, Hui invited them to the upstairs cafeteria for the buffet which had been arranged in their honour . Gesturing to Jia Li for taking the lead here, Hui hung back to speak with Zheng He for a moment .

"I need to speak with you . I'll pick you up from work in the evening," Tang came close and whispered to her .

She gave him a furious look and shook her head in negative .

"Don't you even dare come near me . I don't want to hear anything," she said and walked ahead in anger .

Before he could follow her, Bruce something joined and engaged him in a conversation about the current developments in China on conservation of resources .

Jia Li double checked the food preparations before inviting everyone to take their place at the table .

"Please join us, Ms . Lin . I am afraid you will have to act as the hostess today . You are well aware that my social manners are sorely lacking," Hui spoke to her in low tones as she made a move to pa.s.s him by .

He had been standing next to the table when he addressed her . Touching her elbow lightly to gain her attention, his hand had stayed there while he made the request . Tang's frown turned sharp enough to slice someone into pieces .

"What are you so mighty upset about? The scowl on your face makes you look like a surly bear, brother Tang," Zheng He said .

Tang took his eyes off the tableau in front of him and pinched the bridge of his nose . He needed to stay calm and not create a scene here .

On the other side of the table, Jia Li reluctantly agreed to join them . She had no solid excuse to say no!

She sat between Hui and Bruce . Tang and his partner were sitting opposite her . The servers started bringing in the soup bowls and various appetisers . Surveying everything critically, it hit her belatedly . There was lotus stem in the soup .

"Oh s.h.i.+t!!!"

She frantically tried to catch Tang's eye but he wasn't looking at her anymore . Engaged in an animated discussion with Bruce and Mr . Zheng, she was out of his line of sight . She reached for her phone and quickly typed out a message to him . His phone was at the table . It buzzed but he didn't look at it .

She was frustrated and agitated . He was going to reach for the soup bowl any minute now . Tang hadnt changed one bit!!! Jia Li gritted her teeth and followed the two men in to the conference room . During the entire interaction, she tried hard to keep her focus on matters on hand and reign in the anger which was threatening to spill out of her . I am sure Ms . Lin would be the right person to explain the foundation of it to you, Ying Huis voice penetrated through the thick haze of resentment which she was feeling currently . Hui glanced at her with some concern . Unlike her usual attentiveness, she had worn a hostile but distant expression throughout the meeting . He had tried to catch her eye a couple of times but to no avail . It seemed as if she was plotting to launch a nuclear attack on some poor country . What was the matter with her? Thankfully, she took the cue and started explaining the rationale behind the companys existence . Ever since she had spoken about it at the press conference, Hui had given her ample opportunities to talk about it whenever the occasion arose . He had discovered that she had a knack of engaging people with her pa.s.sionate yet rational manner of addressing the room . Today was no different . At least momentarily, she seemed to be the same impa.s.sioned woman . Zheng He was moved by her manner of speech and uttered an involuntary WOW when she finished speaking . Jia Li inclined her head politely and said, the credit belongs to Mr . Ying . These are his words and beliefs which I presented in front of you . He shook his head and replied with a smile, I have been a fan of Mr . Yings work for some time now and that was the reason why I wanted to collaborate with your company . But this is the first time that I have heard his thoughts being presented so convincingly and eloquently . Of course, it doesnt hurt the ears, when the voice uttering them is so musical . Two pairs of frowning eyes turned towards him simultaneously . Instantly, it was as if the rooms temperature had dropped significantly . He couldnt understand why Mr . Ying, who had been smiling so benignly few seconds ago, was now staring at him . More perplexing was the fact that his own partner was giving him a black look as well . What was wrong with everyone suddenly? By the time they wrapped up the meeting, it was lunch time . As per protocol, Hui invited them to the upstairs cafeteria for the buffet which had been arranged in their honour . Gesturing to Jia Li for taking the lead here, Hui hung back to speak with Zheng He for a moment . I need to speak with you . Ill pick you up from work in the evening, Tang came close and whispered to her . She gave him a furious look and shook her head in negative . Dont you even dare come near me . I dont want to hear anything, she said and walked ahead in anger . Before he could follow her, Bruce something joined and engaged him in a conversation about the current developments in China on conservation of resources Jia Li double checked the food preparations before inviting everyone to take their place at the table . Please join us, Ms . Lin . I am afraid you will have to act as the hostess today . You are well aware that my social manners are sorely lacking, Hui spoke to her in low tones as she made a move to pa.s.s him by . He had been standing next to the table when he addressed her . Touching her elbow lightly to gain her attention, his hand had stayed there while he made the request . Tangs frown turned sharp enough to slice someone into pieces . What are you so mighty upset about? The scowl on your face makes you look like a surly bear, brother Tang, Zheng He said . Tang took his eyes off the tableau in front of him and pinched the bridge of his nose . He needed to stay calm and not create a scene here . On the other side of the table, Jia Li reluctantly agreed to join them . She had no solid excuse to say no! She sat between Hui and Bruce . Tang and his partner were sitting opposite her . The servers started bringing in the soup bowls and various appetisers . Surveying everything critically, it hit her belatedly . There was lotus stem in the soup . Oh s.h.i.+t!!! She frantically tried to catch Tangs eye but he wasnt looking at her anymore . Engaged in an animated discussion with Bruce and Mr . Zheng, she was out of his line of sight . She reached for her phone and quickly typed out a message to him . His phone was at the table . It buzzed but he didnt look at it . She was frustrated and agitated . He was going to reach for the soup bowl any minute now .