Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 449 - 430 Huo Yanting Takes the Initiative to Make Amends

Lin Shiyi, relying on the invitation card given by Chu Tingting, entered the banquet hall. As soon as she stepped inside, she was utterly stunned.

Previously, she hadn’t fully understood the gap between herself and Chu Tingting, but standing in this extravagant, dazzlingly lit hall, she finally understood—she could never live the kind of privileged life Chu Tingting had.

"Miss Lin, you’re here!" Just as Lin Shiyi was feeling bewildered, Chu Tingting approached her with a warm smile, extending a friendly greeting.

Lin Shiyi stared at her in surprise, then awkwardly forced out a laugh. "Happy birthday, Miss Chu!"

"I’m so glad you could come. Come on, let me introduce you to a few of my girlfriends." Chu Tingting’s friendliness toward Lin Shiyi was partly because she treated her as a pawn in her circle—one of her allies, since all of them disliked Lin Banxia.

Being held in such high regard by Chu Tingting momentarily made Lin Shiyi forget that this woman was her number-one romantic rival.

With Chu Tingting’s help, she quickly integrated into the conversations of the group of young women.

Just when Lin Shiyi decided that, for today, she might set aside the fact that Chu Tingting was Huo Yanting’s fiancée—

A strikingly tall and handsome figure suddenly appeared at the entrance. Clad in a black suit, straight and imposing, with incomparable features and commanding presence.

This man was none other than Huo Yanting. The moment he appeared, he immediately drew the attention of every woman in the room.

Deep down, every woman harbored a wish to possess a man as outstanding as him.

Huo Yanting ticked every box of a woman’s dream. His mere presence was already perfection.

Among Chu Tingting’s circle of girlfriends, it wasn’t just Lin Shiyi who showed a jealous gaze; nearly every woman there, upon seeing Huo Yanting, expressed a mix of envy and longing, to varying degrees.

Chu Tingting, like an exuberant bird, lightly stepped over to Huo Yanting.

"Yan Ting, I’m so happy you came to my birthday party!" Chu Tingting’s sweet, enchanting voice carried an unmistakable tone of excitement and joy.

"Happy birthday!" Huo Yanting’s deep, magnetic voice resonated.

Then Qi Han, who had been accompanying him, promptly presented a delicate box. "This is the birthday gift from my young master."

Just by looking at the packaging, Chu Tingting could tell it was something every woman would adore—jewelry!

"Thank you so much, Yan Ting. You shouldn’t have! Your presence alone is more than enough to make me happy!" Chu Tingting said modestly, but her hands had already reached out to accept the gift, her eyes shimmering with understated glee.

All the women were curious about what kind of birthday present Huo Yanting had given Chu Tingting.

Sadly, Chu Tingting cherished the precious gift so much that she immediately handed it to a maid beside her. "Take this to my room!"

"Yan Ting, did you just get off a plane? You must be tired. Would you like to rest upstairs for a while?"

"Mm!" Huo Yanting truly did want to rest. After all, most of the people downstairs were pampered socialites, and he had little in common to discuss with them.

As Huo Yanting took a step toward the stairs, he suddenly saw Cheng Roning seated not far away, causing him to pause momentarily.

The man, usually indifferent to others, strode over with measured steps and said, in an uncharacteristically polite tone, "Mrs. Cheng, you’ve come as well!"

Cheng Roning was visibly astonished that Huo Yanting had taken the initiative to greet her. In all their encounters before, it was always she who had reached out first.

"Mr. Huo, it’s such an honor to see you. You and Tingting are truly a match made in heaven." Cheng Roning stood up, responding with a gracious smile.

"I’m honored, too, Mrs. Cheng. A few days ago, I noticed a loan application for three billion under your company at one of my banks. When I return, I’ll approve the funds for you. If there are any other difficulties, feel free to discuss them with me." Huo Yanting was genuinely trying to establish a shared topic of conversation with her, and the only thing that came to mind was her company’s urgent loan at his bank.

An overjoyed Cheng Roning responded with nervous yet ecstatic gratitude. "I really appreciate your consideration, Mr. Huo!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"It’s my duty! I won’t interrupt your time with your friends any longer. I’ll head upstairs for a bit of rest." With impeccable manners and charm, Huo Yanting concluded the exchange and turned to leave.

Cheng Roning was still lingering in the moment, overwhelmed by the pleasant surprise.