In the era of fetal wear, she became the first socialite in Hong Kong

Chapter 344 "Family Dinner"

The roast duck that Fu Ziyan bought was eventually brought to the banquet as one of the gifts.

At that time, Fu Ziyan was sitting cross-legged on the carpet, playing with the handicrafts she had just bought from the Friendship Store. Fu Qiyuan had just returned from meeting people at Yingtai, and upon entering the room, he saw all sorts of small items surrounding Ti Ti.

In a trance, I seemed to be back to the year when Titi and I first came to the capital.

Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, Fu Ziyan looked up and smiled: "Dad, you're back!"

"Titi, get ready and put on your makeup. Daddy will take you to the Li family for dinner."

Li family?

Fu Ziyan paused: "Family dinner?"

Fu Qiyuan smiled gently, but his tone became more serious: "Yes, it's a family dinner. Mr. Liao and others are here too, let's chat casually."

In other words, this was a small dinner to test the investment attitude, but because she had more contact with the Li family, the venue was set at the Li family, rather than the family dinner that Fu Ziyan had originally expected.

Putting away the disappointment in her heart, Fu Ziyan quickly recovered her composure: "Okay, I'll go change my clothes. I just bought a roast duck at Quanjude, which can be used as a gift later."

When Fu Qiyuan and his daughter arrived at the Li family's house, several people were already sitting inside: Mr. Liao, the top official in charge of Hong Kong and Macao affairs; Vice President Gu, who was in charge of foreign investment; Director Lu of the Tourism Bureau; and Director Wang of the Ministry of Commerce...

The most noteworthy person was the only female comrade among them. She introduced herself simply as a researcher at the Institute of Physics. But Fu Ziyan knew that she had another identity—the chief designer was her father.

Fu Ziyan followed her father and called people one by one.

"So this is Miss Fu?" Minister Wang spoke first. "She really does look like her father. I've heard Miss Fu's name many times from the Friendship Store, but this time I finally see her in the real person."

"I still remember the first time I saw her, she was just a little girl, and now she's grown up like this."

"Children grow fast. In the blink of an eye, the sapling has taken root firmly."

It was clear that Li Quyi was the organizer of the family dinner, but he only spoke when he greeted everyone at the beginning, and then he didn't say another word, completely hiding himself in the background.

Even though she knew that there was an unresolved debate about "whether foreign investment affects national defense" and she was deliberately avoiding suspicion, Fu Ziyan still felt some inexplicable regret in her heart.

It's not a very rational emotion, but sometimes emotions just don't get under control. Fortunately, Fu Ziyan manages her emotions well, and when necessary, she manages them professionally.

Especially in this occasion which is under the name of a family dinner.

"I heard that this young lady completed her undergraduate and master's degrees in the UK last year, and just took over Mr. Fu's hotel business this year. She's off to a great start."

Fu Qiyuan smiled and said, "Although Ti Ti is a little naughty sometimes, she is really capable."

Fu Ziyan pursed her lips and smiled generously, without pretending to be shy or modest.

It wasn't surprising that these bigwigs knew about her specific operations after taking over the Yuanxi Hotel. Her father was Fu Qiyuan, and as Fu Qiyuan's sole heir, it was normal for her post-graduation work schedule, her political leanings, and even her love lives and marriages to be controlled by mainland bigwigs.

"Ms. Fu has been touring various continents, and even Egypt is starting to build hotels. Have you ever considered the land under your feet?" The speaker was Director Lu, who was working on promoting a joint venture hotel.

She had clearly come here with her father, so no matter what, her father should be the main character. Fu Ziyan's thoughts turned slightly, and when she met her father's gentle and smiling eyes, she suddenly understood something.

I'm afraid that Dad had already expressed his opinion to the higher-ups in Yingtai this afternoon.

This question is actually asking about her attitude and determination.

"They are all ancient civilizations, and this piece of land is a fertile land with five thousand years of history." As he was speaking, there was a "sizzle" sound from the kitchen, followed by an enticing aroma.

Fu Ziyan wrinkled her nose and said in an exaggerated tone: "It smells so good, I'm almost drooling. I wonder when the elders will let me have a taste."

Mr. Liao laughed heartily: "We must hurry up and serve the food to our brother and sister-in-law, so as not to let the child go hungry."

Vice President Gu also jokingly said with a double meaning: "You can eat, but the little girl must restrain herself a little and don't drool on the table."

Fu Ziyan's eyes widened, her tone filled with disbelief: "That's definitely impossible. Dad taught me etiquette step by step. No matter how greedy I am, I can't drool and dirty the table."

The whole room burst into laughter.

Eight delicious dishes were served, along with a bottle of Maotai. As they ate and drank, they chatted about trivial matters, occasionally throwing in a few riddles. Fu Ziyan smiled as she sat beside her father, listening to him speak with such ease.

Everyone had a relaxed smile on their face and the atmosphere was peaceful. It looked like an ordinary family dinner to entertain friends.

After three rounds of drinks, the main dishes were removed and desserts and fruits were placed on the table.

Amidst the sweet fragrance, a guard suddenly arrived and handed over a note.

Once the relaxed atmosphere faded, everyone's faces returned to their usual serious expressions.

Mr. Liao took the note and read it softly: "White swans cannot be kept in cages."

Fu Ziyan felt relieved, knowing that she had passed this hurdle, and looked up at her father.

Fu Qiyuan smiled and said, "If the swan wants to fly out, it will probably have to cut off the seal of the quarantine station first."

At the end of the banquet, the only female attendee besides Fu Ziyan smiled and invited Fu Ziyan: "My brother will be sitting not far from you at the state banquet tomorrow. You two can get to know each other. I believe young people have more common topics."

This may not necessarily imply a marriage alliance.

Fu Ziyan's smile remained unchanged. "Of course, I really like making friends. When I first came to the capital that year, it was Da Meng Taozi and the others who took me around. If I make a few more friends, I won't be bored when I come to the mainland often in the future."

Fu Qiyuan's tone was somewhat indulgent: "You've already started working, why are you still so childish, thinking about playing every day?"

"Hahaha, I just said that Ziyan has grown a lot since the last time we met."

"Young people, it's inevitable that they like to have some fun, as long as it doesn't interfere with their work."

It's a passing mention of the idea of ​​marriage.

No one mentioned it again, but the meaning was conveyed.

After returning to the hotel after the family dinner, Fu Ziyan specifically mentioned this matter to her father.

"Do you think I should, Dad?"

Fu Qiyuan rejected it outright: "Of course not."

He said solemnly, "You were still young before, and Dad never mentioned this to you. But now Dad tells you—my daughter, you will never need an arranged marriage."

"You can fall in love, just like when you were little and played around with the Zheng kids, or like when you dated Lu Yan and Welda a few years ago. But all of this is based on your affection and their happiness. You can like someone enough to tell Dad you want to marry them. Even if a few years later you don't like them anymore, you can still tell Dad you want a divorce, or you can never get married. Just like now, you can fall in love when you want to, break up when you want to. As long as you're happy, anything is fine."

Fu Ziyan's eyes widened slightly. "So, as long as I want, I can get married or divorced at will? Isn't Dad afraid of affecting the stock price?"

"As for assets, we need to complete the notarization and relevant agreements before the marriage. As for the impact of divorce on the stock price?" Fu Qiyuan said calmly, "With Dad around, temporary stock price fluctuations won't affect the overall situation. If your freedom of marriage affects the company's operations, that's my problem."

"What about this time?" Fu Ziyan tilted her head to look at her father. If the young master of the Deng family wanted to divorce after getting married, it would bring a lot of trouble.

"If you really like it enough to try it, Daddy will always cover for you. As for the subsequent troubles," Fu Qiyuan glanced at the deliberately mischievous Ti Ti, "this is also a good opportunity to learn how to deal with crises. My heir can't only do bad things and not solve problems."

Fu Ziyan quickly straightened her head.

She thought her father would say something sentimental like “Dad will help you solve any trouble you have”!

Looking at his daughter pretending to be well-behaved, Fu Qiyuan's lips curled slightly: "So, when it comes to love and choosing a partner, you can do what you want. I don't want you to sacrifice your marriage for anything. Dad raised you for so many years, not to let you suffer."

"But you have to be responsible for your own actions, even if I can cover for you."

Fu Ziyan's eyes sparkled: "I see. Thank you, Dad. It's great to have you! I will take care of the Deng family's young master's affairs myself tomorrow."

Fu Qiyuan hummed, "There's no need to be timid. She just mentioned it. If we don't want to, they won't force us. Once we understand the original purpose of the marriage, these problems can be easily resolved."

"I know, I'm not stupid."

"Really? Then go clean up the pile of things on the carpet. They are in a mess in the middle. There is no assistant to help you pack your luggage this time." Fu Qiyuan raised his eyes and took a look at the carpet in the middle of the living room in the suite, which was filled with handicrafts from the Friendship Store.

Fu Ziyan: ...

What does it mean that it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality?

She hasn't cleaned up her own things in years!

It’s not that I don’t know how to do it, it’s just that I’m not used to it.