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A low-key, silver-gray Siegfried stopped at the entrance of the hotel. A pair of sharp eyes stared at the hall where a new wine ceremony was being held.

Ling Yiheng's gaze wavered as it flickered with a cold light. After a few seconds of hesitation, he opened the car door and stepped out.

The waiter quickly came to help park the car. After he parked the car, he took the key and walked into the hotel lobby.

There was no one to stop him, even if he didn't have an invitation, because his face was open to all the merchants in Strasbourg.

"Hello, Mr. Ling! Would you like me to arrange a VIP room for you? " As soon as he entered the hall, a well-dressed waitress came to greet him and asked him respectfully.

Although Ling Yiheng did not own any shares in this hotel, there were a few French business partners who had dealings with the owner of this hotel. This was not the first time they had met Ling Yiheng, so they were naturally well-prepared.

When his deep crystal eyes heard this question, they flickered for a moment. A few seconds later, his lips slightly parted. "Open the top floor. It must be the quietest place."

"Alright, I'll immediately arrange it for you!" After saying that, the waitress hurriedly left.

For some reason, he was still as handsome as ever, but his entire body was emitting a cold aura that didn't let anyone near him. Even though his body was warm, they could still feel a chill, and even more so didn't dare to look him in the eye.

Very quickly, the lobby manager confirmed the hotel room with him and handed him the exquisite black room card.

He put the room card into his pocket, nodded to the lobby manager, and walked into the hall where the new wine ceremony was being held.

His steps were steady, his imposing manner carrying along with it an aura of contempt, almost as though Ling Yiheng's appearance on stage had caused a commotion amongst the audience.

No one expected him to be present, but very quickly, people started to think about the eight trigrams news from a few days ago, as well as the various rumors and rumors between him and Zuo Zijin. Many people shifted their gazes between the two of them. There were also quite a few people who were focused on this god-like beauty from the East.

Even if they weren't the main characters today, being able to satisfy the two great golden bachelors of the business world was enough to make them feel no regrets.

Originally, Zuo Zijin was introducing the new wine to the partners beside her. Sensing the silence around her, she immediately reacted and turned to look behind.

When her watery eyes met Ling Yiheng's ice-cold eyes, the hand holding the red wine cup trembled, causing the red wine in the cup to sway, dyeing the inner wall of the cup a deep red.

Rui Chenyang rushed to her side in time and gave her a comforting and encouraging smile.

She quickly regained her senses, smiled as if nothing had happened, and walked towards Ling Yiheng with the red wine in her hand.

No one noticed that something was wrong with her. Just the fact that the three of them were present was enough to arouse countless guesses and fantasies.

"Welcome, Director Ling, to the new wine ceremony at Dix Restaurant. Please have a taste of this wine." Zuo Zijin had a smile on his face, but his voice was calm.

She concealed the tiny ripples so well that even she herself seemed to be unaware of them.

The man's sharp eyes swept past her and landed on Rui Chenyang, who was standing not far behind her.

Sensing his gaze, Rui Chenyang immediately waved the wine cup in her hand towards him, gently nodding her head and smiling gently.

There seemed to be a hint of surprise in his eyes as he didn't reach out to grab the wine in her hand. Instead, he just stood in front of her and looked at her with a frown, as if he was examining her.

He was not angry that he was not invited to this new wine ceremony, but seeing her standing together with Rui Chenyang, cooperating as if they were a true couple angered him.

Although he had already expected this scene to occur, when he noticed Rui Chenyang's smile to him, he still felt it was dazzling, as if she was showing off her victory to him.

"Feed it to me." He looked straight at her, his voice wasn't loud, but it was enough to cause Zuo Zijin's expression to change slightly.

She didn't think that he would make such a request in public. He was clearly making things difficult for her!

Although the surrounding people did not hear what Ling Yiheng had said, but seeing the two of them standing face to face, they had already started whispering to each other, guessing what would happen next.

From time to time, there would even be people looking towards Rui Chenyang's direction, as if they were waiting for him to react.

"Director Ling, please behave yourself." Zuo Zijin uncomfortably lowered her head, doing her best to maintain her calm voice, but she was unable to hide her panic.

In such an important occasion today, she did not want to be wrecked by Ling Yiheng, nor did she want to mess up the publication of the new wine.

"Self-respect? Heh, isn't it too late to tell me all this now? " He looked around at the people around him, and looked at her with an unbridled smile. His gaze was sharp, and did not seem like she was being restrained in the slightest.

Just as Zuo Zijin was about to speak, the sound of footsteps came from behind as well as Rui Chenyang's relaxed voice. "Boss Ling, welcome to the new wine ceremony, why don't you have a drink with me?"

He was obviously here to save Zuo Zijin, acting as if he was a protector of the flower.

The faint smile in Ling Yiheng's eyes vanished instantly after he arrived, and his ice-cold pupils shot like arrows towards the person in front of him.

His pair of black eyes radiated killing intent, enough to make anyone shudder.

However, Rui Chenyang still carried a light smile in her eyes, which carried a calm and collected charm, making people feel as if they were bathed in spring breeze.

"Alright, let's just treat it as me doing it for Director Rui." Unexpectedly, Ling Yiheng received the cup. Her charming eyes that were faintly smiling added a little more evil to the light.

The word 'practice' was clearly a reminder of something. Or more like a warning.

Regarding this, the three of them understood it without a doubt.

Zuo Zijin watched as they drank a cup of wine with deep meaning behind their gazes. His brows were tightly knitted, and he didn't know what would happen next.

It was not that she did not expect Ling Yiheng to come, but she still thought that it was a fluke. However, things did not go as he wished.

"Zijin, let's go over there. There are a few managers from other countries who are also very interested in Dix Wine House, they want to chat with you." After Rui Chenyang finished honoring her, he then turned his gaze back to Zuo Zijin, obviously wanting to take her away from Ling Yiheng.

Naturally, she couldn't wait to get out of this awkward situation.

However, it was impossible for Ling Yiheng to let her escape so easily.

"Zuo Zijin, I have something to talk to you about." The quality of his voice was cold. It sounded somewhat similar to the harsh and cold sound produced when striking metal. It was as if there was not even the slightest bit of warmth to it.

She shivered at his words, lowered her foot, and turned her head to look at him, her eyes blazing.

If not for so many important people present, she might not have been able to hold back from cursing at this man.

And he had indeed provoked her strength time and time again, always making her unable to protect her lady mask.

"Zijin, leave this to me. You don't have to worry about it, go over there." He leaned over and whispered into her ear, looking like a lover.

She didn't think much about it. She nodded and immediately headed in the other direction.

"Halt!"

Ling Yiheng was like a wild lion that could not hold back his anger as he walked towards her, blocking her path.

Obviously, this scene had fallen into the eyes of many people.

Although everyone had returned to their previous state and everyone seemed to be busy conversing with the people around them, there was no doubt that they were all paying attention to the good show that was going on with Zuo Zijin.

"Director Ling, I'm very busy today. Let's talk another day if we need anything." Her voice was cold, her smile frozen. It was unknown whether it was because he was tired or because he was angry.

"You can be with Rui but you can't even say a word to me? Zuo Zijin, don't you think you're being excessive? " He tightened his brows and suppressed his anger. He didn't want to be a joke to the dozens of people here.

"Heh, Chenyang came to help me. I want to be different from you." She snorted, implying that he was here to cause a ruckus.

"Talk to me outside."

"I don't have time right now. Besides, there's nothing to talk about between us. "If you're not here to taste the wine, I'll have to trouble you to leave."

She turned and left, but Ling Yiheng quickly grabbed her from behind.

His sudden action made her frown even more. She looked around and said nervously, "Let go of me!"

Her voice was so low that only the two of them could hear her, but the panic in her voice could not be concealed.

"Unless you come with me, I'll carry you out." His tone was certain, and it was clear that he was threatening her.

Zuo Zijin gritted his teeth in hatred, but there was nothing he could do at the moment.

She didn't doubt that he would do as he said. She had long experienced the tyranny of this man.

If so many people present were to see her being carried by Ling Yiheng, she wouldn't be able to wash herself even if she jumped into the Eyre River.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Zuo Zijin made a compromise.

In the end, the men got what they wanted, just as they did every time they fought.

Zuo Zijin went to instruct Tabolte to greet the guests and also continued to host and publicize the red wine. Afterwards, he followed Ling Yiheng and walked out of the hall one after the other.

Rui Chenyang watched her back as she left and the hand holding the wine cup trembled slightly. He froze for a moment as his expression darkened.

"Director Rui? Are you okay? " A man who was talking to Rui Chenyang immediately asked when he saw's abnormality.

Rui Chenyang immediately reacted, with a gentle smile, he shook his head, "It's nothing, I probably drank too much already."