Xu Jiekang walked in the middle, with Qin Hao and Xu Siyao by his side.


    "Mr. Xu, long time no see."


    Just a few steps in, Xu Jiekang encountered an acquaintance.


    Xu Jiekang smiled in response, "Mr. Guo, it''s been a long time. You look even younger."


    "Mr. Xu flatters me, and this must be Xiao Yao, growing more beautiful by the day," complimented Mr. Guo to Xu Siyao.


    After speaking, he noticed Qin Hao and asked curiously, "Mr. Xu, who might this be?"


    Xu Jiekang introduced, "This is Qin Hao, the chairman of Jiangshan Roasted Duck Food Co., Ltd, a rising star in Jianghai. I brought him today to broaden his horizons. Xiao Hao, this is Mr. Guo from Wo Hu Group. Almost all the modern buildings and high-rise residential complexes in Jianghai City use elevators developed by Mr. Guo''s company."


    He did not mention his relationship with Qin Hao.


    This made Guo Jie even more curious, he glanced at Xu Siyao and seemed to be thinking about something.


    Qin Hao took the initiative to greet him, his tone neither humble nor overbearing, "Mr. Guo, hello, I hope for your support in the future."


    Guo Jie replied, "Xiao Hao, you''re too polite. Of course, let''s go inside, many old friends have not been seen for a long time."


    He hadn''t heard of Jiangshan Roasted Duck Food Co., Ltd and didn''t pay it much mind.


    As they moved further in, many greeted Xu Jiekang along the way.


    Although Yuan Kang Pharmaceutical Group isn''t that large in scale, its background cannot be ignored, and no one dares to offend it.


    This is also why so many people took the initiative to greet him.


    Xu Jiekang''s business capacity isn''t very strong, but his background is what allowed him to reach this scale.


    No one dares to offend him, and no one will offend him!


    If it were anyone else, Yuan Kang Pharmaceutical Group would definitely be stronger, even dominating the southern market.


    Of course, Xu Jiekang didn''t start the company just to make money, but to search for the legendary Spiritual Medicine.


    He hadn''t found the Spiritual Medicine but had met Qin Hao; perhaps this was fate.


    Entering the Jinxiu Hotel, two lines of young women in red cheongsams stood on either side of the red carpet, smiling at the guests.


    The venue was closed off, only receiving the guests of the night.


    Xu Jiekang and his companions arrived at the elevator, where quite a few people were waiting.


    A mature and full-figured woman saw Xu Jiekang and smiled, "Mr. Xu, it''s been a long time."


    Xu Jiekang''s expression was neutral as he nodded slightly, "Mr. Yang, long time no see."


    After saying this, Xu Jiekang didn''t seem eager to continue the conversation.


    "Mr. Xu, Mr. Yang, long time no see," someone in the reception room greeted them out of their own initiative.


    Xu Jiekang, normally just nodding without speaking, now would walk over and exchange a few words because of Qin Hao''s presence, then introduce Qin Hao to them.


    By doing this, those people understood what he meant; they took note to help Qin Hao if he needed anything in the future.


    Yang Su followed all along, observing Xu Jiekang''s high regard for Qin Hao, and couldn''t help but take an extra glance at him.


    When she also saw Xu Siyao nearby, her thoughts quickly turned: could he be Si Yao''s boyfriend?


    Otherwise, why would Xu Jiekang go to such lengths for Qin Hao?


    Xu Jiekang took him around for nearly half an hour, meeting with eighty percent of the people present.


    The smile on Qin Hao''s face was almost frozen.


    After it was over, he breathed a sigh of relief and found a quiet place to sit down.


    Xu Siyao sat beside him, drinking a bottle of juice, "Just looking at you is exhausting; I really don''t know how you managed to keep it up."


    Qin Hao, "I hope this is the last time."


    Xu Siyao, seeing Yang Su standing with her father not far away, muttered, "Sly fox."


    Qin Hao couldn''t help but ask, "I think Mr. Yang is pretty nice; why do you have such a big problem with her?"


    Xu Siyao replied, "You don''t know; she''s always clinging to my dad trying to get together with him. Wouldn''t you say she''s a sly fox?"


    ...


    Qin Hao: "Does she have a husband?"


    Xu Siyao, "He died a long time ago."


    Qin Hao, realizing, "Don''t you think they''d be quite a good match?"


    "A good match? Match for what? I certainly don''t want that sly fox to be my step-mother," Xu Siyao said with conviction.


    Qin Hao: "But your dad likes her, too."


    Xu Siyao: "Likes her? How is that possible? Haven''t you seen that my dad doesn''t really pay much attention to her?"


    Qin Hao could tell that Yang Su was a decent person, and he could also sense Xu Jiekang''s fondness for her.


    The biggest obstacle between them was Xu Siyao.


    Such matters Xu Jiekang couldn''t voice, and Yang Su couldn''t possibly convince her.


    Yet, Qin Hao felt that he might have some hope in persuading her.


    While sipping his drink, he said, "I think your dad is considering your feelings. He knows you don''t like Mr. Yang, so he dares not appear too affectionate. Don''t you think your dad has been truly happy living alone all these years?


    And speaking of Mr. Yang''s character, how long has she been pursuing Mr. Xu? Have you ever seen such a sly fox?"