frightfiction Chapter 457 Uninvited Guests at the Summit
Chapter 457 Uninvited Guests at the Summit
A week after returning to Pei's house for dinner, Pei Luonan and Kong Haoyu were about to go to Country A to attend an international summit.
When Gu Fanxing went to the airport to see Pei Luonan off, she stuffed a scarf into his bag and said, "Country A is colder in winter than Huacheng. You can wear it if you feel cold during the meeting."
The next day, the capital of Country A.
Pei Luonan was adjusting the collar of his cashmere coat, while Kong Haoyu beside him was breathing into his phone - on the screen was his one-year-old niece, wrapped in a thick cotton-padded jacket like a chubby little bear, with his sister holding up her little hands to pat the snowflakes.
"If we keep watching, Uncle Long will think we're here to enjoy the snow."
Pei Luonan tapped the back of his phone. "The core topic of this energy forum is 'Energy Optimization in Low-Temperature Environments'. The Long family is responsible for Fengcheng's winter heating renovation and is the main guest of this summit."
Kong Haoyu stuffed his phone back into his inner pocket and rubbed his ears, which were red from the cold. "Speaking of which, the Long family has been quite active in the past two years, especially after Old Man Long retired and Long Zhenbang took over. It was he who, against all odds, approved the newly planned geothermal heating zone in Fengcheng." He suddenly lowered his voice. "But I'm more interested in his newly found daughter. I heard that at a charity dinner in Fengcheng last week, she brought Deputy Mayor Chen's daughter to tears. She's as wild as an untamed snow wolf."
Pei Luonan didn't respond, but circled the key points in the meeting manual with his fingertips.
He is from Huacheng. Although he often travels to Fengcheng for projects, he has never been keen on the local power disputes. If this summit had not involved important cooperation in the field of new energy, he would not have paid special attention to the father and daughter of the Long family.
Suddenly, there was a commotion at the entrance, as if the air frozen by the wind and snow suddenly cracked.
The waiter was trying to stop a young girl wearing a bright red halter dress with a slit up to her thighs. Her bare calves looked cold and white in the well-heated hall, making her stand out from the crowd of attendees wearing thick suits and cashmere sweaters.
The girl was playing with a rose gold pen in her hand, her nails painted a bold burgundy, and when she raised her eyes, the broken diamonds on her eyelashes made people dizzy.
"Move aside." She didn't even raise her eyelids when she spoke, and the tip of her pen drew an arc on the nameplate on the waiter's chest. "Do you know who I am?"
"Sorry, miss. The summit requires formal attire, and there's a big temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. You'll easily catch a cold..."
"My father is Long Zhenbang." The girl raised her hand suddenly, and her pen slammed against the waiter's tray. The sound of metal clashing was particularly clear in the quiet hall. "Now, do you need me to repeat it a third time?"
Whispers rang out as someone recognized the middle-aged man following the girl—it was none other than Long Zhenbang, a prominent figure in Fengcheng's political circles. He wore a thick, dark gray suit, a scarf wrapped around his chin, and his face held just the right amount of dignity. Yet, when he looked at the girl, his eyes tinged with a hint of helpless indulgence.
"Sorry, I just got back and don't know the rules."
Long Zhenbang nodded to the waiter in apology. His voice was low but carried an undeniable aura. "I'm Long Zhenbang. I brought her here to sit in on the trial."
The waiter backed away with a pale face, but the girl suddenly turned around, her eyes sweeping across the room like a hook, finally settling on Pei Luonan.
She walked over in ten-centimeter high heels, and the hem of her skirt swept across the carpet, creating a gust of wind so strong that it overwhelmed the cedar scent in the hall.
"Are you Pei Luonan?"
She looked at him, a playful smile on her lips, her eyes wandering over his tall figure.
"My dad always mentions you, saying that Mr. Pei from Huacheng is building new energy projects faster than a rocket. The financial magazines weren't lying to me; you're more impressive in person than in photos. No wonder Fengcheng's socialites always list you at the top of their 'golden bachelor' lists."
Pei Luonan nodded and didn't intend to say more.
Kong Haoyu almost laughed out loud - this Miss Long had obviously done her homework, but the way she looked at her so directly was like she was evaluating a favorite collection.
"Why don't you speak?"
Long Weiwei suddenly leaned closer, her fingertips almost touching his tie.
"Could I have been right? Or are those magazine reports of 'single' status fake?"
Pei Luonan took a half step back to avoid her touch: "Ms. Long, discussing private matters does not seem to be related to the summit."
"Oh, that's quite rigorous."
Long Weiwei sneered, her eyes falling on the half scarf that was exposed from the inside of his suit.
"What brand is this scarf? It looks like it's hand-knitted, quite unique. I'll have an Italian designer make you a few cashmere ones later. They'll be warmer than this one."
Kong Haoyu tried to hold back his laughter - fortunately, Long Weiwei didn't know the truth, otherwise, with her temper, she would have exploded on the spot.
"Don't bother." Pei Luonan's tone remained calm. "I'm used to this one."
"Habits can be changed."
Long Weiwei didn't care at all, and her tone was full of arrogance and determination.
"Pei Luonan, I think you're a pretty good person. After the summit, I'll treat you to a meal. I just returned to Fengcheng and I'm not familiar with many places. Can you come here often and walk around with me?"
As he was speaking, Professor Schumann, an authority in the international energy field, walked towards Pei Luonan - he had previously read Pei's paper on ice cave energy development and had always wanted to have an in-depth chat.
Pei Luonan immediately stepped forward and extended his hand. The two began to communicate in fluent English. The topics ranged from ice core samples to geothermal conversion efficiency. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
Long Weiwei couldn't get a word in and her expression became increasingly ugly.
She suddenly raised her voice and said in heavily accented English, "Professor Schumann, I think the ice cave project is a waste of money. It's so cold in the winter, wouldn't it be better to stay in a heated room?"
Seeing that the two ignored her, she turned to Pei Luonan and said, "My dad said that Fengcheng's geothermal project is amazing. When we get back, I'll ask him to give you special permission to visit the core area. It's much more interesting than your ice cave project."
Long Zhenbang heard this from a distance and walked over quickly to pull his daughter away, but was pushed away by Long Weiwei: "Dad, why are you pulling me? I'm talking to Pei Luonan about business."
She looked at Pei Luonan, the possessiveness in her eyes was not concealed, "My father said that you are a rare young talent in the business world. I think we are a good match - the Pei family in Huacheng has a solid foundation, and the Long family in Fengcheng has connections. If we can..."
"Long Weiwei!" Long Zhenbang interrupted her harshly, the veins on his forehead throbbing.
"Don't talk nonsense!" He turned to Pei Luonan, his face full of apology, "My daughter just came back, her temper is wild, and she doesn't know the limits. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
Long Weiwei didn't give up. When she was forcibly dragged out by Long Zhenbang, she turned around and shouted at Pei Luonan: "Pei Luonan, I'm not just talking nonsense! When you return to Huacheng, I will definitely find you!"
Watching her disappear through the revolving door, Kong Haoyu finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "This Miss Long is so brazen. She must really think of you as the 'golden bachelor' and is determined to win you over."
Pei Luonan looked out the window at the snow falling harder and harder, and remembered how Gu Fanxing stuffed a scarf into his bag before leaving. Warmth welled up in his eyes. He took out his phone and sent a message to Gu Fanxing: "It's snowing heavily here. I remembered the cookies you baked."
Pei Luonan didn't notice that Long Zhenbang, who was not far away, was looking in his direction with a frown on his face.
His daughter's words just now, "Huacheng Pei family, Fengcheng Long family", were like a needle that pierced a secret thought in his heart - if this marriage could be facilitated, it would undoubtedly be a great help to consolidate the Long family's position.
Although my daughter is reckless, her vision is correct. Pei Luonan is indeed a good match.
Kong Haoyu touched Pei Luonan's arm: "What are you thinking about? I'm afraid that girl from the Long family has set her eyes on you. Do you want to talk to Fanxing first?"
Pei Luonan retracted his gaze and said lightly: "No need, she will naturally get bored after making trouble for a few days."
What he didn't expect was that with Long Weiwei's personality, not only would she not give up so easily, but it also brought a considerable impact to him and Gu Fanxing.