Chapter 11 We're Not Familiar With Each Other

• "I'll sign!"
• Chen Dingtian stared intently at Ning Beichuan, as if trying to etch him deep in his heart, constantly tormenting him.
• Soon.
• The contract was drafted.
• After the three parties signed, stamped, and fingerprinted, it was almost twelve o'clock.
• After it was all over.
• Both sides stood up and shook hands again to express their gratitude.
• This time, Chen Dingtian no longer had that arrogant air. He was meek and submissive, afraid that the other party would change his mind.
• But when he reached out his hand.
• Chen Zitong calmly avoided it and said in a casual tone, "Sorry, I don't have the habit of shaking hands with people."
• She retorted with the exact words!
• Chen Dingtian's face turned red, completely losing face.
• After signing the contract, Chen Dingtian left dejectedly.
• Driving the same Rolls-Royce Phantom as before, it was a far cry from the imposing manner when he arrived...
• Leaving Yuan Shan Industries.
• On the way, Chen Zitong drove smoothly.
• He asked, "How did you know he would kneel down and beg me?"
• "Nod."
• "I saw it on the hotspot of my phone. Ding Sheng Group is in crisis, with its capital chain broken. This contract is his lifeline. He has no choice but to sign it."
• Ning Beichuan handed his phone to Chen Zitong, and two messages happened to pop up:
• Shocking! Billion-dollar group under siege, what will happen next?
• Today's hot topic: Tianwang Group emerges out of nowhere, aiming to take down Ding Sheng Real Estate. What are their intentions?
• "So that's how it is."
• While talking, the two arrived at a restaurant.
• The negotiation was over, and it was already twelve o'clock. They ordered lunch and sat by the window, chatting casually.
• "By the way, where have you been for the past ten years?"
• This question had always been a doubt in Chen Zitong's mind, and not asking it made her feel uneasy.
• "I guess you could say I was in the army."
• Ning Beichuan couldn't explain, so he could only say that.
• "In the army?"
• Upon hearing this, Chen Zitong immediately became interested. "Was it tough? Were you exhausted?"
• As she spoke, her eyes turned red.
• Since she was young, she couldn't bear to see Ning Beichuan suffer even the slightest bit. Her younger brother had been in the army for ten years, and he must have endured a lot of hardships, right?
• "Elder sister, don't worry, I'm used to it."
• The more indifferent Ning Beichuan was, the more Chen Zitong felt heartache. She picked up a few dishes and put them in Ning Beichuan's bowl. "Eat more."
• For a moment.
• Ning Beichuan felt as if he had traveled to another world.
• This scene, just like back then, except back then all seven sisters were present, and now, only the fifth sister is by my side.
• Although it feels warm,
• I can't help but feel that something is missing.
• With this thought, Ning Beichuan's determination to find the other six sisters grew stronger.
• At the dining table,
• Ning Beichuan stopped eating at some point and just stared at Chen Zitong, causing her face to turn red and her ears to blush.
• She asked, "What are you looking at?"
• "Nothing, just looking at you," Ning Beichuan replied.
• Today's events served as a wake-up call for him. The fifth sister's agency is similar to an outsourcing company.
• Although it makes money, it is always dependent on others, which is a kind of sad compromise.
• He doesn't want the fifth sister to be treated unfairly and must change the current situation.
• Immediately, he sent a text message to Xiao Tian: "Has anyone from the Tianwang Group's legal team moved in?"
• "There are three finalist teams, but it hasn't been confirmed yet."
• "In that case, I recommend one."
• Ning Beichuan sent the information about Chen Zitong's agency to Xiao Tian, who quickly replied, "I will handle it as soon as possible."
• Ning Beichuan's gaze made Chen Zitong feel uncomfortable all over. She became a little angry and said, "If you keep looking at me, I'll get mad!"
• "Why would you get mad?"
• "Why are you looking at me?"
• "Because you're beautiful."
• "..."
• Chen Zitong felt that she couldn't communicate with him anymore, so she got up and prepared to pay the bill.
• "Wait."
• However, Ning Beichuan grabbed her wrist.
• Their fingers intertwined.
• In that instant, Chen Zitong's body trembled slightly, and she pulled away as if she had been electrocuted, attracting sharp glances from the nearby customers.
• She felt ashamed, her face blushing.
• Chen Zitong, oh Chen Zitong, what are you thinking? He is your younger brother!
• She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and asked, "What is it?"
• "I want to give you a gift."
• Since she didn't want the vintage car, he would get her something else.
• "What is it?"
• Chen Zitong became interested and asked eagerly.
• "It's a secret."
• Ning Beichuan said with a hint of mystery.
• "You're so annoying!"
• Chen Zitong playfully tapped Ning Beichuan's forehead with her hand.
• They smiled at each other, their unbreakable tenderness captivating others.
• Onlookers: "..."
• They then got up and were about to leave when they saw a woman with an arrogant demeanor approaching.
• The woman was wearing a peony cheongsam, with light eye makeup and a strong fragrance that was particularly pungent.
• Ning Beichuan frowned and prepared to walk around her.
• But the woman, as if discovering a new continent like Columbus, exclaimed, "Lawyer Chen, is that you?"
• Do they know each other?
• Ning Beichuan stopped and looked at Chen Zitong.
• "I don't know her."
• Chen Zitong held Ning Beichuan's arm and walked away, clearly not wanting to interact with the woman.
• "Hey, Chen Zitong, what's the meaning of this? Is this how you treat an old classmate when we meet?"
• The woman frowned, clearly displeased.
• "He Wei, I don't know you well," Chen Zitong replied nonchalantly.
• "Oh."
• "What's the matter? Are you some big shot now, looking down on even your old classmates? Feeling superior?" He Wei adjusted her cheongsam and mocked from a higher position.
• As expected, her words quickly resonated with the crowd.
• "This woman is disgusting."
• "So young and already selling herself, shameless!"
• "If I were her, I'd rather die than live like this..."
• People started commenting one after another, poking at Chen Zitong's backbone and hurling offensive insults.
• Watching Chen Zitong being mocked, He Wei wore a smug expression.
• Back in school, she had always been dissatisfied with Chen Zitong, a rebellious child that nobody wanted. Yet, she had managed to attract all the attention and affection, while He Wei herself had never received a second glance.
• This psychological gap had nurtured numerous negative emotions.
• Envy!
• Jealousy!
• Hatred!
• But now, things were different. She was just a lawyer, while He Wei was the wife of the owner of Ding Sheng Group, capable of crushing her with a flick of her finger.
• With such power and the perfect opportunity, if she didn't take the chance to belittle Chen Zitong, she would truly be unworthy of her own status!
• She sneered, "You've been going downhill these years, to the point where you're eating at a place like this?"
• He Wei's gaze narrowed, her face full of disdain. "My husband has reserved a suite for me at San Qian Ming Deng. With your poor and shabby appearance, it's truly repulsive!"
• Originally, her words would have provoked dissatisfaction among the guests.
• However, when she finished speaking, everyone froze in place.
• San Qian Ming Deng!
• That was not a place just anyone could enter. Only the wealthy and influential could meet the necessary conditions.
• Who exactly was this woman's husband?
• The male guests were shocked, while the female guests were envious.
• Marrying into a good family was truly a stroke of luck!
• But envy was something that couldn't be obtained. It would always belong to someone else.
• Upon hearing He Wei's words, Chen Zitong's expression turned ugly.
• Of course she knew about San Qian Ming Deng. She didn't even dare to imagine going there for a meal!
• But now, being provoked by He Wei, she felt like she was no longer herself, feeling so miserable that she wanted to cry!
• Seeing Chen Zitong's bad mood, Ning Beichuan's face immediately darkened. He coldly looked at He Wei and asked, "Where is this San Qian Ming Deng you mentioned?"
• "What's the matter?"
• "Do you want to go?" He Wei sarcastically replied.
• "Why not?"
• "Hahaha, what a fool! Do you even know the rules of the Three Thousand Bright Lamps? You, a country bumpkin like you?"