Chapter Thirty-Five Leisure Time

  Jung Soo-jung opened her beautiful eyes wide and looked at Gao Yang, as if considering something. Suddenly, there was a bit of an awkward silence, and Gao Yang thought about what to say next. Jung Soo-jung put down her hands and seriously said to Gao Yang, "Mr. Gao, in order to express my gratitude towards you, I'd like to invite you out for dinner." After finishing speaking, she slightly bowed to Gao Yang.

  Gao Yang felt a bit embarrassed, "How can we let a girl treat us? Don't mind, I was just joking. What happened that day wasn't a big deal, no need to thank me with dinner, you're being too polite." Gao Yang scratched his nose awkwardly and quickly said to Zheng Xiujing.

  Jung Soo-jung looked at Gao Yang with a surprised expression, staring at him until he was bewildered. "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

  Jung Joo-hyun suddenly showed a look of realization, smiling and saying to Gao Yang "Mr. Gao, didn't you know that treating someone in Korea is a very formal matter? In Korea, even if it's just inviting someone for a cup of coffee, it's still considered a formal invitation."

  Gao Yang was surprised after hearing that "Is it possible? Friends having dinner together, why does it feel so serious?" "Yes, in Korea it's like this. It's different from Chinese customs." Zheng Xiujing smiled lightly and continued, "You made a request earlier, and I agreed. Now you're suddenly regretting it, this kind of situation is extremely impolite in Korea." After finishing speaking, Zheng Xiujing looked at Gao Yang with a smile on her face.

  Gao Yang was speechless, it was just a joke, how did it become like not eating is not giving face? "Well, okay, thank you for the invitation, I'm looking forward to your big meal." Gao Yang said seriously.

  "Then can you tell me your phone number? I have time tomorrow." said Zheng Xiujing.

  "Okay." Gaoyang took out his mobile phone and said, "My cell phone number can be used in more than 100 countries around the world. I don't know if it works in Korea?" Zheng Xiujing also took out her pink mobile phone to record down Gaoyang's number and dialed it. Soon the music rang, Gaoyang received a call from Zheng Xiujing.

  A gust of evening wind blew by, and Zheng Xiujing shivered slightly. Gao Yang stood beside her, blocking the wind, and said, "Alright, let's go in, it's getting windy outside."

  "En." Zheng Xiujing softly responded and walked with Gao Yang towards the banquet hall.

  At the last dinner party, Zheng Xiujing wanted to go forward and thank Gao Yang, but at that time, the situation was a bit chaotic. Gao Yang left quickly under the escort of Jin Shouzhang and others. In the end, Zheng Xiujing didn't get to talk to Gao Yang either.

  I thought I wouldn't have the chance to see you again, but unexpectedly received a notification this afternoon that Hyundai Steel Company has specifically invited me to attend tonight's party at the New Lotte Hotel. The management company specially pushed away all her schedules for tonight and told her that attending such a high-profile party would be extremely helpful for her career. In the Korean entertainment industry, having someone support you or not makes a huge difference!

  The broker and the assistants were unable to enter, Zheng Xiujing sat quietly at a table, sipping juice in small mouthfuls, occasionally picking up a pastry and putting it in her mouth. She wasn't hungry, just because she was too bored and a bit awkward.

  The business bigwigs who arrived early wore smiles on their faces, and the casual mention of huge sums of money from their mouths made Zheng Xiujing feel a little out of place as a small-time artist.

  The whole evening party scene had only one artist, which made Zheng Xiujing very strange. Why would Modern Iron and Steel Co., Ltd invite herself? Until Gao Yang appeared, Zheng Xiujing finally understood.

  The things that happened at the dinner party two months ago still make Zheng Xiujing feel fearful when she thinks about it now. If Gao Yang hadn't lent a helping hand at the time, what would have happened? Zheng Xiujing is truly very grateful to Gao Yang in her heart.

  Seeing Gao Yang being chased by the crowd at the party, Zheng Xiujing just watched from the side until Gao Yang was alone resting in the garden, then she finally gathered her courage to approach him.

  Everyone present knew that Gao Yang was a big spender, and seeing him resting alone in the garden, no one would take the initiative to disturb him. So when Zheng Xiujing walked towards the garden with light steps, almost everyone looked at her with surprise, this feeling of having a thorn on her back made Zheng Xiujing realize that her behavior was a bit reckless. Under helplessness, she could only walk into the garden with a hard scalp.

  Gao Yang and Zheng Xiujing walked back to the venue side by side, with everyone in the room involuntarily looking at them. Gao Yang shrugged his mouth with a nonchalant expression, having been on the battlefield before, he could completely ignore these gazes.

  Jung Jae-young was a bit nervous, slightly lowering her head as she walked with Gao Yang. In the crowd, Jin Shou saw the two of them returning together and revealed an inexplicable smile.

  At this time, a middle-aged man with a short stature, big belly and eyes suddenly walked out of the crowd quickly and walked towards the two people.

  Gao Yang stopped in his tracks, and Zheng Xiujing, who had been walking with her head down, also came to a halt and looked up. By this time, the middle-aged man had already approached them and, placing his hands on his thighs, bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle towards Zheng Xiujing, saying "I am Kim Shin-yang's father, Kim Yoo-sam. I apologize for causing you trouble at the last dinner party. Please forgive me."

  Jung Soo-jung hastily waved her hand, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say. The other person's identity and age were bowing deeply to herself, how could she accept it? Gao Yang looked at Jung Soo-jung who was a bit at a loss and smiled, patting her shoulder with his hand. When Jung Soo-jung looked over, he gave her a reassuring glance.

  Kim Yu-sam smiled as he looked at Ju-kyung, who was bowing to him. It seemed like he was paying respects not only to Jung Joo-hyang but also to himself. He had said he didn't want to see Kim Shin-young again, and now his father was taking a different route, losing face in front of so many people. It seemed that Chairman Kim had put a lot of pressure on him.

  "Alright, I'll let it go this time for Zheng Xiujing's sake." Gao Yang said to Jin You San. Jin You San stood up and bowed again towards Gao Yang, saying "I'm eternally grateful."

  The evening party was uneventful, but the eyes of the people present looking at Zheng Xiujing were all strange. After the party ended, Gao Yang stayed in the top suite of the Xinluo Hotel. Originally planned to set off early tomorrow and return to Beidu, but since the beauty has an appointment, it's better to stay for another day.

  After returning home, Zheng Xiujing felt a bit dizzy. Just now at the party, in front of almost the entire top-notch Korean crowd, DNS's Chairman Jin apologized to her with a deep bow. The sentence "considering your face" from Gao Yang made her feel itchy in her heart, as if she was taking a comfortable nap on a sunny afternoon. Even when she went to bed at night, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised.

  The next morning when they went out, sister Zheng Xiuyan said "What did you dream about last night? You were laughing so happily?" "Hehe, I won't tell you." Zheng Xiujing said with a mischievous face and quickly ran out.

  Gao Yang spent the whole day in the hotel, feeling like time was passing very slowly, looking forward to nightfall. After lunch, Gao Yang suddenly felt a little stunned, what's wrong with himself? Could it be...

  The sky gradually darkened, and Gao Yang left the New Luo Hotel, refusing the vehicle arranged by Modern Corporation, and took a taxi.

  "Where is the best shopping district in Seoul?"

  Myong-dong.

  "Alright, let's go to Myeong-dong."

  At 8 o'clock, Goyang, who was strolling around Myeong-dong, received a call from Jung Soo-jung. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry to keep you waiting." Jung Soo-jung apologized repeatedly. As a popular celebrity, Jung Soo-jung's schedule is extremely busy, and she usually finishes work after midnight. Although she had pushed back her schedule as much as possible today, it wasn't until 8 pm that she was finally free. After telling Goyang the address, Jung Soo-jung hurried to the reserved restaurant.

  Gao Yang took a taxi to a famous high-end revolving restaurant in Jiangnan District, where Zheng Xiujing was already waiting at the door. With long hair draped over her shoulders, black leather jacket, short skirt, and high-heeled sandals, she exuded an air of innocence with a hint of sensuality. Gao Yang's eyes lit up "Does being an artist make a lot of money?" Gao Yang asked Zheng Xiujing with a smile.

  Jung Ji-hyun pouted and said, "No way, this is my first time treating you guys here." She came straight from the press conference, without even changing her clothes, still wearing her performance outfit.

  Upon arriving at the revolving restaurant on the top floor, the waiter clearly recognized Zheng Xiujing. However, he was very composed and didn't show much excitement, but kept glancing at Gao Yang frequently.

  As he sat down, Gao Yang smiled and said, "Why has the waiter been staring at me? Am I famous in Korea?" Zheng Xiujing across from him smiled slightly, about to say something, when the waiter came over with the menu.

  Gao Yang looked at the menu, ordered a honey chicken wing, a sausage and clams, a fruit salad, and a bottle of red wine. Zheng Xiujing across from him looked at Gao Yang's order in surprise, Gao Yang closed the menu and handed it to the waiter, looking at Zheng Xiujing's surprised face with a smile and said "What's wrong? Didn't you bring enough money? Hehe." Zheng Xiujing's face turned slightly red and said "No."

  Gao Yang smiled and said, "I didn't eat much for lunch, I was waiting for a big dinner tonight."

  Zheng Xiujing looked at him speechlessly, how could he be this kind of person? Gao Yang glanced at the menu she had ordered "Why did you only order spaghetti? Aren't you hungry?"

  "I want to keep in shape." Zheng Xiujing said with a pout.

  While having a meal, the two chatted casually as they ate. Gao Yang talked about his experiences traveling around the world. Zheng Xiujing said with a look of yearning, "I really want to travel."

  Gao Yang poured red wine for Zheng Xiujing and said, "Can you drink? According to Korean law, how old do you have to be to drink?" Zheng Xiujing looked at him speechlessly, having already poured the wine before saying this, it's really speechless.

  The atmosphere was great, and the two of them chatted happily while eating. Before dinner ended, Jung Joo-yeon said "Can we be friends?"

  "Of course, it's an honor."

  "Then can I call you oppa?"

  "Oppa?"

  "Yes, it means older brother. In Korea, it's a term used to address someone who is older than you. You can call me Little Crystal." Zheng Xiujing explained.

  "Isn't that making me look very old?" Gao Yang said with a smile.

  After dinner, Gao Yang insisted on sending Zheng Xiujing home. The two took a taxi together to the residential area where Zheng Xiujing lived.