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Chapter 826 - 825: He’s Interested in You, Isn’t He?

Chapter 826: Chapter 825: He’s Interested in You, Isn’t He?

Tong Xiaohua thought that after a few words with her, Yan Bo, the third Young Master of the Yan Family, would leave to chat with other guests, as tonight, aside from the people from Tong village, there were many other wealthy landowners and rich businessmen present, providing an excellent opportunity for him to expand his network.

Little did she know that throughout the entire cocktail party, he hardly ever left her line of sight.

"Daughter, I think he is interested in you," said Tong’s father, who, as someone who had been through it all, could see this youngster’s ill intentions towards his daughter.

However, thinking about it, with his daughter being so beautiful, it was perfectly normal for any young man with eyes to be smitten with her, wasn’t it?

And if the suitor was a humble and polite young man like Yan Bo, that was actually not bad at all.

At the very least, he was much better than those rugged and unromantic young men under his own command.

With this in mind, even though Tong’s father knew very well that Yan Bo had other purposes for his visit, he chose to turn a blind eye, thinking everything should follow its natural course.

"Dad, what are you talking about? Have you had too much to drink?" Tong Xiaohua raised her hand to touch her father’s forehead.

Her father had always said she was too young for romance. Just half a month ago, he personally beat up a young man from Tong village who sent her flowers. Therefore, her father’s behavior today was indeed very strange.

"Not at all, now that you’ve taken over the position of the boss, it means you’re an adult. It’s okay to be in a relationship with a suitable pursuer."

Tong’s father was going abroad, not knowing when he would return, so if there were someone who could take care of his daughter and wife well in his place, it would not be a bad thing.

Tong Xiaohua was speechless about her father’s change and secretly poked his back with her finger.

"Hmph, I’ll tell Mom later that you’re encouraging me to date too early."

The Tong Family’s mother generally only attended the activities for a short while before leaving, as her body had never been very strong.

But Tong Xiaohua always just thought her mother was physically weak; she never considered anything more serious.

"Silly girl, when your mother was eighteen, she had already given birth to you," Tong’s father said, comforting his daughter while keeping a deep gaze on Yan Bo’s every move.

Today was the first time he met Yan Bo, and there had been plenty of rumors about him in the past, but it seemed there were many misleading aspects to those rumors.

Yan Bo, not far from Tong’s father and daughter, was talking with some other guests, and after a while, he headed over to the beverage and food area and came back with a piece of Mousse Cake that had just been put on the table.

At that moment, Tong Xiaohua was chatting with her father and a Coal Mine Owner when, out of the blue, a plate of cake appeared before them.

"Miss Tong, this cake has just been brought out, and it looks quite tasty, have a taste," Yan Bo suggested, though he didn’t seem to realize that his action was somewhat presumptuous.

Here, he was clearly the one being looked after as a guest, yet he was now taking care of the host instead.

For him, there’s no distinction between guest and host in his heart—only the difference between those he cared for and those he did not.

Tong Xiaohua paused for a moment, lifted her beautiful eyes to glance at him, but showed no intention of accepting it.

The Coal Mine Owner opposite them immediately showed a look of anticipation for drama since his son had been rejected very directly and miserably by Miss Tong some days earlier.

Yan Bo, facing her skeptical eyes, did not back down; instead, he pushed the plate of cake closer again, persuading her with sincerity and gentleness.

"Have a few bites, you’ve been drinking all this time, your stomach won’t be able to take it."

Originally, although he was entertaining other guests not far away, his attention had never really left her.

Tong Xiaohua was still hesitating when Tong Eldest couldn’t stand it anymore and took the cake with a raised hand, smiling at Yan Bo.

"Thank you, Xiao Yan, this girl just doesn’t know how to take care of herself."

After saying that, he picked up a fork, speared a piece of cake, and brought it directly to Tong Xiaohua’s mouth.

Tong Xiaohua could hardly refuse anymore. She opened her mouth awkwardly to eat the cake and reached out to take the plate from Tong Eldest’s hand.

"Dad, I can do it myself."

After speaking, she turned her head and nodded at Yan Bo, "Thank you, you should have some too, the cake our pastry chef made tastes pretty good."

Yan Bo felt a secret joy in his heart but stood rooted to the spot, "Hmm, I’ll try it in a bit."

Not until Tong Xiaohua had finished the cake did he take the plate from her, then immediately handed her the beverage he was holding in his other hand.

"This is Sour Plum Soup, good for digestion and combating the effects of alcohol. Have some!"

Tong Xiaohua, though pursued by not a few suitors, had never encountered someone as careful and considerate as Yan Bo before, had she?

Now, her face turned red, and she took the cup, muttering a "Thank you" before quickly lowering her head to drink the Sour Plum Soup.

The sour and sweet liquid, cold and refreshing, spread from her throat to her stomach, bringing an indescribable comfort and happiness.

Seeing Tong Xiaohua’s shy demeanor, a rarity for the young Miss, not only outsiders but even Tong Eldest was taken aback, secretly surprised.

"Xiao Yan, you really are attentive. I, the rough guy, never noticed these things."

The coal mine owner opposite was equally surprised and somewhat understood why his own son had been rejected. After all, the son’s demeanor was far from matching that of Yan third Young Master’s.

But even with this understanding, he couldn’t help but speak with a trace of sourness.

"One can tell Young Master Yan the third has been used to pampering his little girlfriends. Naturally, winning someone’s favor comes easy to him."

Tong Eldest had this concern too, and after hearing the coal mine owner’s words, he stared at Yan Bo to see how he would explain.

This Yan third Young Master seemed fine in all aspects, but if he were a philanderer, no matter how good he might be, he could not let him have deeper associations with his daughter.

"Boss Lin flatters me too much. I’m not afraid to be laughed at, but I, Yan, have never had a girlfriend in these twenty years. In truth, I’ve wasted this time. As for why I do these considerate things, it’s because I’m the youngest at home, used to taking care of mom and my sister."

With these words, Yan Bo not only left Boss Lin without a response but also indirectly assured Tong Eldest that although he was a young master from an official’s family, he wasn’t spoilt and pampered at home, and more importantly, his family held great respect for women. There was no need to worry that his daughter would be neglected or discriminated against after marrying into the Yan Family.

Tong Xiaohua, head bowed, was slurping the Sour Plum Soup in her cup while her ears involuntarily pricked up, listening to how Yan Bo sparred with Boss Lin.

In truth, she had always quite disliked Boss Lin, who, on account of some familiarity with her dad, often suggested matching her with his son.

But his son was indeed a prodigal Eldest Young Master, understanding nothing but indulgence in eating, drinking, and merry-making. He flaunted expensive cars, drank fine wines, and threw lavish parties, ticking all the boxes.

For such an Eldest Young Master who arrogantly squandered his dad’s money, she really didn’t look him in the eye!

Moreover, she didn’t believe that Boss Lin’s son was truly devoted to her. Rather, he was eyeing the Tong Family’s assets and influence.

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