A moment later, outside the suite.
Xiang Xiaotian left with her parents, looking somewhat dejected.
She had been so close—so close to turning a fake into something real... Could it be that, even when the timing, place, and people were all right, being just one step short still meant it was impossible?
Xiang Detao, on the other hand, was so gratified he was practically ready to throw back his head and laugh at the sky.
"Haha, what a twist of fate! You and President Zhang—that's what you call a match made in heaven! Our two families joining forces, now that's a true alliance of equals!"
As it turned out, he had still felt somewhat... uneasy about falling out with the Lu family.
Now, it seemed that missing out had only been for something better.
Who could have imagined that, in a city as vast as Hangzhou, Junlan Hotel and InterContinental Garden Hotel would have such a connection?
Xiang Xiaotian felt terribly guilty. She lowered her head and stayed silent, not daring to tell them the truth.
"Huh? What's with you, girl? Why aren't you saying anything?" Xiang Detao noticed her expression. "Let me warn you, you're not allowed to throw little tantrums around President Zhang. You need to be good and listen to him, understand... And make sure you become a smart woman!"
"What are you talking about?" Dong Yaru lightly smacked her husband, then took Xiang Xiaotian's hand. "What your father means is that men aren't held onto by tying them down—they're drawn in. Just be yourself."
Xiang Xiaotian nodded, blinking rapidly as her eyelashes fluttered wildly.
"By the way, Xiaotian, invite President Zhang over for a meal sometime. Our family wants to properly host him," Xiang Detao instructed carefully.
"Zhang Yang... Zhang Yang is very busy. He might