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Capítulo 1219: Chapter 466: Three People Together?

Under the dazzling lights, two hands gently clasped each other.

Then followed a brief silence.

A vague sense of tension pervaded the air, as if even the surrounding clamor was isolated away.

Liu Qingning took a deep breath, suppressing the agitation in her heart.

No matter how rational she was, facing Tang Song’s girlfriend, she couldn’t remain calm.

Liu Qingning’s gaze lingered on Wen Ruan’s face for a moment, then she revealed a faint smile, “The evening party will begin in a few minutes. Let’s chat with others first.”

Wen Ruan nodded, her tone gentle, “Sure, I also want to meet more friends in the tech industry.”

Immediately, the two of them blended into the crowd side by side.

Although Qingning Technology is not an established tech giant like Alibaba, Baidu, or Tencent, with the backing of Smile Holding and numerous top investment institutions, it boasts ample funds and talent. In the past two years, it has made a significant impact domestically and internationally.

It has also become the unicorn company in the domestic AI field, attracting significant attention aside from the top tech giants.

Particularly, the new generation of large model (LLM) to be released tomorrow has caught considerable interest from the industry.

Although there weren’t many guests present today, they included top executives from diverse industries like finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, along with leaders from top domestic media.

As a chairman of Xingyun International Group, Wen Ruan is not a small figure among them, coupled with her outstanding appearance and temperament.

After mingling with several small circles, her identity naturally spread.

Soon, other members from the three group chats previously formed began to come forward to make connections.

“Hello Chairman Wen, I’m Zhu Wenshan from CICC WEALTH, we’re both in the [PE/VC Investment Heroes] group chat, I wonder if you remember.”

“Hello President Zhu, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

“Chairman Wen, I’m Zhao Zhuoya from Huanfang Media, we’ve talked in the group.”

“Hello Chairman Wen, I’m Chen Shi from First Finance, here’s my business card.”

…

After a round of pleasantries and socializing.

Liu Qingning slightly turned her body, speaking softly, “Wen Ruan, shall we talk over there privately? I want to hear your thoughts on some cooperation details.”

Hearing her words, Wen Ruan felt a slight stir in her heart, knowing the main topic was at hand.

She nodded lightly, stepping forward to follow.

At the rest area on one side of the banquet hall.

The two sat down on the soft sofa, with the dazzling night view of Shen City outside the panoramic window beside them.

The light reflected on the glass, elongating their silhouettes.

Liu Qingning looked at her, speaking softly, “You’re not quite what I imagined.”

“Oh?” Wen Ruan was somewhat curious, “I wonder, what kind of person did you think I was?”

Liu Qingning lowered her gaze for a moment, then raised her head, “I meant your attitude, you seem to bear no hostility towards me, even shielding me and blocking drinks for me at the party.”

Frankly, if it were her.

As Tang Song’s girlfriend, facing a woman closely connected with him, she couldn’t possibly remain composed, let alone friendly.

Wen Ruan smiled, looking at her fresh and cute face, speaking warmly, “Believe it or not, I actually quite like you, in terms of both appearance and temperament.”

“Uh…” Liu Qingning was taken aback, her expression somewhat off.

Wen Ruan’s eye twitched, awkwardly continuing, “Don’t misunderstand, there’s nothing wrong with my sexual orientation, I’m speaking about subjective feelings. Of course, it has a lot to do with the stories you told me on WeChat.”

Saying this, she couldn’t help but sigh, “I really envy you—youthful ambiguity, friendship, the tantalizing closeness—it’s truly the most wonderful taste in the world.”

“I told you those stories hoping you wouldn’t hold it against me,” Liu Qingning’s voice was somewhat low, “I can’t let him go, nor can I bear to.”

They’ve known each other since childhood, encountering each other in middle school, liking each other in high school, striving together through college and graduation.

She had long since placed Tang Song into her future life plans.

Wen Ruan carefully chose her words, “I understand the feelings between you two, otherwise I wouldn’t be here today.”

Liu Qingning earnestly said, “Thank you.”

Wen Ruan took a gentle sip of red wine, her gaze soft but bearing a hint of depth, “Then, can you… accept Tang Song’s current situation?”

She knew very well, this dog of a man had more than one or two women around him.

Xie Shuyu, Xu Qing, Lin Muxue, Yao Lingling, Su Yu…

Just among those she knew, there were five or six, and she was merely the unlucky scapegoat pushed to the forefront.

Liu Qingning tightly pursed her lips, speaking softly, “I don’t know. At least right now, I can’t accept it, which is also why I haven’t visited him in Yan City for so long.”

Just like she’d never imagined marrying and having children with another man in the future.

She’s afraid of seeing his every little interaction with another woman, afraid of witnessing their loving moments.

To her, it’s something unacceptable.

Looking at Liu Qingning’s pitiful appearance, Wen Ruan inwardly cursed “bastard Tang Song,” changing the subject, “I remember you’re a student from Imperial University, class of 2016, graduated in 2020.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“I entered Imperial Normal University in 2011, graduated in 2015, worked in Imperial City for five years, then returned to Yan City in 2020…”

Subsequently, Wen Ruan briefly recounted her university and work experiences.

Both hailing from prestigious schools in the Imperial City and having spent many years there, they naturally had many topics to discuss.

After all, Wen Ruan was a mature 30-year-old woman, well-versed in the ways of the world, having met many people and learning much, she spoke with tact and measure.