The Embassy's Invitation

Before Wang Ye could even thank her, Rosiana giggled again. "But attending a banquet requires an evening gown. You wouldn't want me to dress improperly and embarrass you, would you? So, the money for the gown..."

She did not need to say any more. Wang Ye readily replied, "Buy whatever you like. It's on me!"

It was only an evening gown. Of course Wang Ye would not make a fuss over it.

In truth, Rosiana did not care about the cost of an outfit either.

She was merely teasing Wang Ye.

Only after receiving the invitation did Wang Ye realize that the New Year was almost here again!

He had gone back to China for the New Year last year, and it had been fairly pleasant.

He had helped his father buy a flour improver factory, left his mother one million US dollars, and donated a sum of money to his alma mater to improve the school environment.

Unfortunately, he had been too busy lately to return home, so he could only spend the New Year here.

For quite a long time to come, his schedule would not be so free either.

After all, his rank was what it was. Even traveling abroad required prior reporting; he could not possibly sneak away by himself.

Remembering something, Wang Ye hesitated, checked the time, then picked up his phone and dialed a number.

Zhang Xiaoxi had not gone home during this winter break either.

She had been busy with the renovation of the Prince's Mansion. After consulting Nalan Yaqi about Wang Ye's preferences and various requirements, Nalan Yaqi passed them on to Zhang Xiaoxi.

Zhang Xiaoxi then coordinated with the design firm they had hired.

Such a large compound, bought for so much money, naturally could not be renovated and