"Xinran, look, it's rare for us old classmates to gather like this after so many years. It wouldn't be right for you to just leave,"
Chu Jian seized the mont to speak, his sole purpose was to make Xu Xinran stay.
"Yeah, Xinran, we really miss you. Why don't you stay a little longer?"
"Xinran, I also said so things earlier that I shouldn't have, I'll punish myself with three drinks later."
"Xinran, we are old classmates after all, let's just stay and have a al together!"
Hearing Chu Jian speak like this, the others also chid in one after another.
"Well, fine."
After all, they were old classmates, and with so many people speaking up, if Xu Xinran still insisted on leaving, it would seem rather inappropriate.
Su Chen didn't really care, he wasn't interested in dealing with these people.
"Good, let's not just stand here talking, everyone sit down, the dishes will be served soon."
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Shao Bo also said with a smile at this mont.
"Chu Jian, how co you were outside for so long just now?"
When everyone had sat down, a male classmate asked.
"Oh, I just happened to et Mayor Tang, so we chatted for a bit."
Chu Jian casually ntioned, while his gaze involuntarily glanced towards Xu Xinran sitting next to Su Chen.
He wanted to show her how outstanding he, Chu Jian, was and that missing out on him would be a great loss for her!
Chu Jian had figured it out, they had just gotten together and were still in the throes of romance, it was naturally difficult for him to split them apart.
But as ti passed, he believed, Xu Xinran would definitely see the difference between him and her driver boyfriend, and she would realize who the better choice was!
If a direct assault wouldn't work, then he would switch to a war of attrition. Ultimately, Xu Xinran would definitely be his!
"Oh, is Mayor Tang here too? Chu Jian, are you very close with Mayor Tang?"
"Well, kind of. We've t a few tis at so events, had a couple of als, and Mayor Tang is very optimistic about our company."
Chu Jian stated rather nonchalantly, but his expression couldn't quite hide his pride.
When he saw a hint of surprise in Su Chen's eyes, he felt even more complacent!
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In ti, you will co to realize this fact! So won are not ant for you to possess!
Little did he know, Su Chen's surprise was because he hadn't expected Tang Mingji to be here, and he was considering whether to go over and greet him!
After all, the Tang family had always been very courteous and warm towards him!
However, as soon as Chu Jian spoke, the others started discussing it.
"Chu Jian, getting Mayor Tang's recognition could an limitless prospects for you!"
"Yes, with the support of the governnt, Chu's company is sure to soar high!"
"Definitely, and Mayor Tang being so young and already the mayor of a major economic city like Jianghai, his future is unimaginable!"
"I heard from a friend that Mayor Tang will definitely enter the provincial committee in the next two or three years!"
"Really?"
"It should be right, my friend is also in the system, and his words are quite reliable."
The crowd couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air, a mber of the provincial committee—that's a real high-ranking official!
And from Jiangnan, one of the most economically developed regions in the country, just unimaginable!
Moreover, Tang Mingji is still so young!
As they thought of this, everyone couldn't help but turn their gaze towards Chu Jian, showing expressions of envy!
Su Chen hadn't expected that Tang Mingji would still be a rising star in the political scene.
However, he didn't feel much about it; to him, being a provincial committee leader was no big deal!
Xu Xinran, sitting next to Su Chen, felt similarly indifferent, not caring about such matters at all.
During their casual chat, the waiter had already served quite a few dishes.
"Co on, stop talking; let's eat,"
Chu Jian warmly called out, acting very much like a host.
Throughout the al, there was laughter and clinking of glasses, sowhat resembling the deanor of scholars and literati.
Su Chen just wasn't interested in joining them, focusing solely on eating his al.
For him, nothing was more important than a al!
Just then, a refined middle-aged man briskly walked in.
When everyone saw the person arriving, they were all visibly shocked and quickly stood up.
"Mayor Tang, what brings you here?"
Chu Jian quickly ca forward, his face glowing with excitent.
"Oh, I was just having dinner next door with so city committee leaders and a distinguished expert from Arica in the tech field. I just passed by here on my way to the restroom, so I thought to co over and say hello,"
Tang Mingji said warmly, his tone friendly yet carrying the inherent authority of soone in a high position.
"How could I let you co here by yourself? I should have been the one to greet you,"
Chu Jian, visibly flattered, replied. He hadn't expected Tang Mingji to personally co over and greet him.
Whether it was a re coincidence or not, for him, it was an honor!
Especially in front of his old classmates and the woman he loved, it significantly boosted his prestige.
Indeed, seeing how close Chu Jian and Tang Mingji seed, his classmates couldn't hide their envy.
"Why bother with formalities? Whether you co to or I co to you, doesn't it all amount to the sa thing?" Tang Mingji patted Chu Jian's shoulder casually, "Besides, your company has also made significant contributions to Jianghai's developnt. It's no big deal for to co and say hello."
When Tang Mingji patted him like that, Chu Jian imdiately felt his whole body relax.
"Mayor Tang, let toast to you."
Chu Jian quickly took a clean wine glass from the cabinet in the private room and poured wine for both himself and Tang Mingji.
Tang Mingji took the wine glass and smiled:
"Let's do this; I'll toast to everyone."
Raising his wine glass, Tang Mingji gestured to everyone.
The others also excitedly raised their glasses and then downed their drinks in one go.
Having important matters to discuss, Tang Mingji naturally couldn't drink much, just taking a sip, which nobody could object to.
That Tang Mingji would initiate a toast was already a pleasant surprise; they hadn't expected him to be so approachable.
After finishing his drink, Tang Mingji casually glanced at everyone. When he noticed that there was still one person who hadn't stood up at all, he frowned slightly.
However, as soon as he recognized who it was, a gleam of delight imdiately shone in his eyes.
Everyone naturally noticed the change in Tang Mingji's deanor and instinctively followed his gaze.
Ignoring the others, Tang Mingji walked straight towards the young man seated and said with surprise:
"Little Su, what are you doing here?"
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