In such occasions, one cannot just sit anywhere. The more distinguished the guests, the more particular the seating arrangements become. To prevent anyone from sitting incorrectly, the seats were pre-arranged with a list at each place, and guests were to take their seats according to this list.
Old Qin and his granddaughter Qin Huansha sat at two main seats, with the officer sitting next to Old Qin, effectively occupying one of the guest positions. The main guest seat next to Shasha was temporarily empty.
Seeing that Old Qin and the officer had taken their seats, the other guests followed suit under the guidance of the staff. Principal Hua was assigned to the end seat of the second table. He thought about how everyone else had a higher social status than him, so he felt no discomfort.
By the way, where was Jiang Chen? Why wasn’t he sitting next to me? Considering his position in the company and his age, he should be sitting beside me rather than not being here at all.
With this thought, Principal Hua began searching for Jiang Chen. To his surprise, he found that the young man was still lounging on the sofa. The only empty seat at the table was next to Qin Huansha at the first table. Could it be that Jiang Chen was going to take that seat?
Everyone soon realized that there was still a main guest seat available and turned their attention to Old Qin. Old Qin understood and called out to Jiang Chen, “Xiao Chen, come sit!” while pointing to the seat next to Qin Huansha.
Xiao Chen? Old Qin called him so affectionately and even invited him to sit beside Qin Huansha. Could it be that Old Qin had intentions in that direction? The crowd couldn’t help but speculate.
Jiang Chen leisurely made his way to his seat! Qin Huansha smiled sweetly at him. Hmm, he’s finally warming up! Has he grown up or…?
Principal Hua felt a bit off-balance. What was going on? How did a “dishwasher” from my school get so lucky as to receive such favor from Old Qin? First, he gifted him a clothing company, allowing him to eventually become chairman of the group. Now it seemed he was preparing for him to be his granddaughter's husband?
Everyone noticed that among the guests, only Jiang Chen and Qin Huansha were of a suitable age match, making Old Qin’s arrangement seem quite obvious. With this understanding, they accepted it! Otherwise, there was no way such a young kid should occupy that position!
But this kid looked too ordinary! Meanwhile, Qin Huansha was exceptionally beautiful and came from such a good family background. What merit did this kid have to earn the affection of the Qin family?
Several wealthy merchants present wanted to get close to Old Qin as relatives; seeing Jiang Chen seemingly getting ahead made them feel quite displeased. However, there was nothing they could do; they couldn’t change Old Qin’s mind! That would be impossible!
The officer shared similar thoughts as everyone else but appeared more mature and didn’t seem bothered by Jiang Chen occupying another main guest seat, which equated them as equals. He didn’t even mind Jiang Chen’s rudeness! The moment I walked in, he remained seated on the sofa without even standing up to greet me!
“Old Qin, if I’m not mistaken, I don’t know this young man. Could you introduce him?” The officer couldn’t help but ask on behalf of most guests.
Old Qin nodded, “Sure, let me introduce everyone. This young man is named Jiang Chen; he attends school with my granddaughter Shasha at Principal Hua’s Gangcheng International High School.”
“Oh, has Jiang classmate also been accepted into university?” The officer asked before Old Qin could finish.
Old Qin shook his head, “No. Xiao Chen dropped out before finishing school; he is now the chairman of Dongsheng Group!”
“Oh, so young and already a chairman of a group company? Impressive!” The officer quickly praised.
“Impressive!” Others echoed upon hearing this, thinking: No wonder Old Qin seems to have such ideas!
At this moment, food and drinks were served. Old Qin raised his glass and said to everyone, “Thank you all for coming to celebrate my granddaughter Shasha’s acceptance into university; please enjoy your meal and drinks! Cheers!”
“Clink clink,” glasses clashed together as everyone downed their drinks in one go!
“Shasha, why don’t you say a few words?” Old Qin looked towards his precious granddaughter.
Qin Huansha stood up, her delicate curves becoming apparent, her hair cascading like a waterfall over her shoulders, complementing her pink dress that sparkled under the lights, resembling a beautiful butterfly fairy.
Undoubtedly, she was the star of the evening, a dazzling star. Qin Huansha raised her glass and said, "Dear elders, I am very honored to have your support! Now, let me toast to you all!" With that, she drained her glass completely.
Everyone followed suit and drank, except for Jiang Chen. This was because Qin Huansha had just toasted to "all the elders," and he certainly did not consider himself one!
After finishing her first drink, Qin Huansha did not sit down. She refilled her glass and said, "I must thank someone for my admission to university; this person is..."
Principal Hua perked up his ears, feeling excited. Could it be that she was going to thank him first? It should be so; after all, she attended high school at my school. Who else would she thank if not me?
Other guests speculated that it must be Hua Dongfang!
"Jiang Chen!" Qin Huansha suddenly turned her face toward Jiang Chen and raised her glass to him.
Jiang Chen? Is there a mistake? Everyone was taken aback. What ability did this young man have to help Qin Huansha get into university? Could it be the so-called power of love?
Old Qin smiled, seemingly in agreement with his granddaughter's words. The crowd was puzzled.
"Alright! Cheers!" Jiang Chen clinked glasses with her and then downed his drink in one go. The little beauty is quite good; she knows how to show gratitude!
"Next, I want to thank Gangcheng International High School and Principal Hua!" Qin Huansha filled her glass again and walked toward Hua Dongfang.
At this moment, Qin Huansha's enchanting waistline became even more prominent, her light red lips and rosy cheeks radiating youthful vitality, resembling a budding flower that made one wish to embrace it and savor its fragrance.
Although the guests were all dressed impeccably, they couldn't help but harbor some unsavory thoughts about this alluring Qin Huansha.
"Principal Hua, I toast to you! Thank you and the teachers for your hard work in nurturing me!"
Seeing Qin Huansha gracefully approach him, Principal Hua stood up in surprise. Finally, she has come to toast me! However, he felt a bit dissatisfied inside. Since I am the second person worthy of your thanks, why am I seated at the end?
Though he thought this way, Principal Hua still accepted Qin Huansha's toast with a beaming smile!
Next, Qin Huansha toasted the officials and others. Although there were no clinks of glasses afterward, it was evident that she had a good capacity for alcohol.
What followed was a scene filled with clinking glasses. Various dignitaries came forward to toast Old Qin and the officials. After toasting them, they also congratulated Qin Huansha on her admission to university.
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