Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 410 - 288: Magical Night ②
"Is it really that horse?"
Old Sir Tang personally came out to greet them, inspecting the horse up and down, and affectionately stroking its head and neck, his face full of sighs.
The guests were curious as well. Many of the attendees today were wealthy, but Old Sir Tang hadn’t personally greeted any of them. Yet for a horse, he was this excited, arousing everyone’s curiosity about the horse’s origins.
Shi Nian pondered too.
Since Old Sir Tang personally came out, the Tang Family followed suit. Shi Nian’s gaze swept over the crowd, landing on Tang Yanqing.
Tonight, he wore a traditional, modified Chinese cotton jacket, buttoned up to the high collar, in pure black. At this distance, there wasn’t a hint of adornment. It seemed extremely plain, yet in the night, it made his face appear like white jade, his posture tall and slender.
Beside him stood Meng Chuyan, wearing a similarly modified black cheongsam dress. Her long hair simply draped down, with a traditional-style large red velvet flower pinned by her temple. Black clothing on a girl might be dreary, so she further adorned it with a traditional embroidered scarf and warm sleeves, with a red base and red-green stitching. Standing under the red lantern, she looked as beautiful as someone out of a painting untouched by worldly affairs.
Shi Nian looked at them, and they both looked at her.
Tang Yanqing’s gaze was like Shi Nian’s, focusing solely on each other despite the crowd; Meng Chuyan, on the other hand, was more curious, her gaze circling Shi Nian briefly before landing on Huangfu Huazhang and the white horse. Apparently, compared to Shi Nian, Huangfu Huazhang himself and the horse held more allure and attraction for her.
The mayor praised the "fine horse," then asked aloud, "Why is Old Sir Tang so excited about this horse? Does it have some special origin or story?"
Everyone echoed, "Yes, Old Sir Tang, tell us."
Before Old Sir Tang could speak, a voice rang out brightly first.
"This is an era where media penetrates everywhere, reporters know everything. Mr. Shi must already know the origins of this horse, why not let him tell us?"
Under the red light, the black-clad, jade-faced man defiantly challenged.
"Yanqing!"
Nearby, Yan Xi and Yan Sheng quickly warned in low voices.
Tang Yanqing turned his head back: "Did I say something wrong? Isn’t this the era where media permeates everything, and reporters know everything? Besides, the horse was brought by her, if she can’t tell its origins, then she’s just inviting embarrassment."
The guests remained expressionless, but inwardly sighed: The young master of the Tang Family has been rebellious since childhood, the rumors weren’t false; it’s a pity he hasn’t changed as he’s grown.
Huangfu Huazhang narrowed his eyes, catching Tang Yanqing’s gaze across the crowd. Although the lights weren’t dazzling, the guests could see the displeasure on his face. Always elegant and composed, in this moment of night, his lips curved with pride and anger.
For the first time, this side of Huangfu Huazhang was shown in front of people.
Huangfu Huazhang was about to answer when Shi Nian suddenly reached out to cover his hand. After a moment of panic, she was calmly smiling.
She tilted her head and winked at Huangfu Huazhang, whispering comfortingly: "It’s fine, I’ll answer."
She lightly tapped the whip in her palm, smiling softly as she met the eyes of the crowd: "This horse is a descendant of the white horse ridden by the Tang Family ancestor when he served as the Land and Sea Marshal and exercised the national leader’s duties in Beijing in the 1920s."
Shi Nian tilted her head: "After that, China experienced years of turmoil, so that horse no longer has descendants in China; this one might be the only pure descendant of that horse in the world."
As she spoke, her gaze swept over Huangfu Huazhang. That’s why he said riding this horse was the highest tribute to the Tang Family; and it’s why Old Sir Tang, who did not personally greet the mayor, would personally greet this horse.
Huangfu Huazhang was also quite surprised, his gaze falling on Shi Nian’s face, filled with delight and affection.
She didn’t originally know, nor did he intend to tell her; unexpectedly, she figured it out herself.
And what kind of people are present at the gathering tonight? This is almost a collection of the best of the city, the state, and even the entire country. They are all just amazed at the treatment this horse receives, but not one has guessed the origin of this horse. But she, his little girl, has guessed it.
Like Huangfu Huazhang, all the guests suddenly realized, and everyone praised, all saying this Mr. Shi is truly outstanding.
Meng Chuyan, standing beside Tang Yanqing, rubbed her warm sleeves and couldn’t help but glance at Tang Yanqing, "Are you helping her boost her popularity?"
In this gathering, regardless of the guests’ status, Shi Nian might be employed at "Deep Throat," but she is not the ace reporter Li普曼. How would these people know who she is? But with the question she just posed, it will instantly make everyone aware there is a young, smart, and beautiful reporter at "Deep Throat."
Tang Yanqing’s maneuver might not be easily seen through by others, but Meng Chuyan, who deals with promotions in the entertainment circle every day, could see it at a glance.
Tang Yanqing didn’t confirm or deny, and just laughed lightly, "Mr. Shi rode in with Big Cousin on this horse, surely Big Cousin must have already told her about the horse’s origin, so it’s not surprising she can say it."
Only then did everyone suddenly realize again, nodding, "Oh right, we forgot this Mr. Shi is Mr. Fude’s girlfriend. Of course, Mr. Fude wouldn’t hide it from her."
The initial amazement quickly faded. Shi Nian didn’t mind, but Huangfu Huazhang squinted his eyes and sharply glanced at Tang Yanqing.
Tang Yanqing raised his eyebrows in return, his face rebellious.
Huangfu Huazhang slowly said, "No, Mr. Tang spoke incorrectly. I didn’t tell her in advance. Her ability to say it accurately relies entirely on her own intelligence."
The guests were once again shocked.
Tang Yanqing laughed brightly again, "That’s strange. This isn’t anything important, yet Mr. Fude doesn’t tell his girlfriend? So Mr. Fude even keeps many secrets from his closest girlfriend~"
"This has turned into clear provocation. Yan Qi, turns out you’re a sissy." A cool and mocking voice pierced the ear, and Tang Yanqing merely smiled, while Meng Chuyan couldn’t help but turn to look.
A tall, slim woman, with her elbows held and her shoulder blades raised, her eyes and presence naturally carried an air of malice, and the slender figure seemed like she was the embodiment of a blade.
It was naturally An Cheng.
An Cheng originally avoided Tang Family matters as much as she could, but couldn’t refuse Old Sir Tang, even after finding many excuses, Old Sir Tang just lightly smiled, "Orange, I’m not surprised if you don’t come. They say you don’t come because you’re afraid to see Auntie Huo, but I know it’s because you’re afraid to see Xixi." ... So, she had no choice but to come. Yet after coming, she wasn’t curious about what was happening outside the door, just nestled in the corner drinking. She only came out after hearing that Young Master Yan Qi was causing a commotion outside, being someone’s legitimate girlfriend for several years now, she decided to come out for a look and tease Yan Qi a bit.
Tang Yanqing ignored An Cheng, still mischievously smiling at Huangfu Huazhang, "If he keeps even this a secret, in the future when faced with more important matters, like hiding women outside, or shady ones, he would never tell her. How can a couple who keeps things hidden and secretive last long? Accompanying each other for a lifetime would just be a fool’s dream."
Huangfu Huazhang’s temples throbbed with anger, unable to control his temper under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
Old Sir Tang couldn’t listen anymore, turning to instruct Xue Ruke, "Whose child is this? Can’t even hold their tongue. Xiao Xue, go, chase him out with a club. What is this! Huangfu’s child spent so much effort to bring me such a big gift, he actually wants it but won’t directly ask me, such bitterness..."
Xue Ruke was troubled, knowing the old man wasn’t serious, but couldn’t ignore it with so many people watching.
Huangfu Huazhang’s eyes were gloomy, and he didn’t stop it.
Only then did Shi Nian suddenly laugh lightly, reached out and hook Huangfu Huazhang’s arm, tilting her head and softly imploring Old Sir Tang, "Please calm down. Mr. Tang did it deliberately, as the saying goes, ’children speak without restraint,’ and Mr. Huangfu being the elder brother, naturally wouldn’t take it seriously. Besides, it’s probably Mr. Tang’s occupational habit. Being a policeman, dealing with criminals daily, all he sees are bad people, the dark side of humanity, he’s seen too much and inevitably sees everything as black. It’s not Mr. Tang’s fault, blame the occupational habit; Mr. Tang is an ill person, I hope everyone doesn’t take it seriously."
This was intended just for Old Sir Tang to hear, with a sweet, soft tone. But everyone around was eavesdropping, so mostly everyone heard it. Some couldn’t hold back their chuckle.
An Cheng swayed her wine glass and whispered in Tang Yanqing’s ear, "Deserved, really deserved."
He raised his eyebrow to look at her, the charming little figure, standing between the two big bosses, Huangfu Huazhang and Old Sir Tang, yet still calm, smiles all over.
His mind went blank, unable to think of any comeback. He could only quietly sigh, and silently smile.
