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If he really cared about her, he wouldn't have brought her to meet that kind of person.

Qiao Xuan's heart turned cold, although he did not struggle free, his body was still mechanically cooperating.

Someone came down to pick them up, and brought them to an antique private room. There were paintings of mountains and rivers on the wall, and there were even miniature fake mountains, flowing water, and bamboo forests in the room. Even the dining table was an antique wood.

"How about this place, is it beautiful?" A young man in a white Tang suit came in from behind them, smiling proudly as he asked.

"Thank you. Only you can find such a place." Sheng Liang embraced Qiao Xuan's shoulders and introduced him to her, "He is Yang Sen."

"Hello, Miss Qiao." Yang Sen smiled meaningfully at Sheng Liang, then extended his hand towards Qiao Xuan.

Qiao Xuan was a little confused. Didn't they say that they needed to see the investors, but this Yang Sen seemed to be very familiar with Sheng Liang. To be more precise, Qiao Xuan rarely saw him talking to other people in such a relaxed manner, or rather, it should be said that he was very familiar with Sheng Liang. Affability.

Seeing that Yang Sen wanted to shake hands with her, Qiao Xuan instinctively reached out his hand, "Hello."

But halfway through, Sheng Liang suddenly held her hand, looked at Yang Sen and said: "Forget about these clichés, where are the others?"

"For such an important day like this, I naturally have to meticulously prepare." Yang Sen pretended to be disappointed and looked meaningfully at Qiao Xuan as he retracted his hand.

Qiao Xuan secretly glanced at Sheng Liang. She was sure that she had been deceived again, the reason he brought her here was definitely not for some movie investment.

"I suddenly remember that I have something important to do, so I'll be leaving first." Qiao Xuan withdrew his hand from Sheng Liang's palm and turned to leave.

Sheng Liang did not move, and asked softly: "Today is my birthday, can't I stay?"

Qiao Xuan's footsteps suddenly stopped. She didn't seem to know about his birthday at all.

She had read about him before, but his birthday hadn't even appeared on the tabloids.

Seeing that Qiao Xuan did not turn around, Yang Sen also added, "That's right, you can stay.

After so many years, was this his first birthday? Qiao Xuan's heart softened as he slowly turned around, "Sorry, I didn't know it was your birthday, so I didn't prepare a present."

"The best gift is that you can stay." Sheng Liang's voice was low, but his eyes were jumping with joy.

Qiao Xuan didn't know how to react. Coincidentally, a few people walked in at this time, there were two men she didn't know, and the other two were Mo Lin and Luo Keke.

From the looks of it, these people were his friends, and very important ones at that.

Luo Keke walked over and hugged Qiao Xuan for a bit, then said lightly: "It's great that you're here, today is truly very important to A Liang."

Qiao Xuan felt that what they were saying was important, and definitely not because today was Sheng Liang's birthday.

"Look what I brought," said Morin, shaking the two bottles of champagne in his hand. "Don Perignon, in 2002, must drink champagne on such a festive day."

"Speaking of which, you are also a beneficiary. Two bottles of champagne is too insatiable." Yang Sen mocked.

The two men Qiao Xuan did not know also laughed and said: "That's right, Second Brother, in order to help you hide your identity, how much effort did A'Liang and us put in? Last time, he almost went to jail."

Qiao Xuan knew that they were talking about when Sheng Hua framed Sheng Liang. Sheng Liang could actually use evidence to testify against Sheng Hua, but in order to protect Mo Lin, he did not want to take it out.

Just as Mo Lin was about to say something, Sheng Liang had already taken over, "Don't mention the past anymore, of course it's because you're here that I dare to do that."

They just smiled at each other and didn't say anything else. The waiter just happened to push a cart full of champagne cups over to them. They started to set it down themselves, layer by layer.

Qiao Xuan sat at the side watching, and said to Luo Keke in a light voice: "I didn't know in the past, but it turns out Sheng Liang had so many friends." She had always thought that he was alone.

Luo Keke smiled lightly: "It's not that he doesn't have any friends, it's just that he's not willing to drag us all into his grudge. Unless it's absolutely necessary, he won't let us interfere."

From Luo Keke's words, Qiao Xuan found out that Yang Sen was not only Snoopy's boss, he was also the successor to Sang City's biggest hotel chain.

The other two, one the most influential people in the police force in the next two decades, and the other the youngest and most educated prosecutor in the city's prosecutor's office.

As Sheng Liang poured the champagne, he would occasionally look in Qiao Xuan's direction. Seeing her happily chatting with Luo Keke, he pondered on whether or not he should tell her about it.

"Come on, it's opened!" Maureen shouted.

Luo Keke pulled Qiao Xuan up and walked over with her. However, Mo Lin intentionally pulled Luo Keke over to his side.

Qiao Xuan suddenly felt that he was alone, and was at a loss of what to do. At this time, Sheng Liang walked to her side, turned his head and glanced at her.

The Champagne Tower was already set up, and a few people started to coax Sheng Liang to pour the champagne. After all, he was the one who initiated this gathering.

Qiao Xuan's hand was suddenly held, causing her to be startled for a moment. Then, she heard Sheng Liang say: "Come with me."

Qiao Xuan wanted to refuse, but seeing that everyone else was looking at them and it was Sheng Liang's birthday, she didn't want to give him any face.

Sheng Liang supported her as he helped her stand up. Holding her hand, he poured a bottle of champagne from the top of the bottle.

Yensen took the lead in applauding, then picked up a glass of champagne and said, "Happy birthday to you, Mr.

"Today comes year after year, and today comes year after year!"

"Is something missing?" the young prosecutor asked, smiling. "I thought there was a diamond ring in one of the glasses."

Hearing these words, Qiao Xuan seemed to have sensed something. She slightly frowned, broke free of Sheng Liang's hand, and got down from the top herself. She also took a glass of champagne and said to Sheng Liang: "Happy birthday."

After she finished speaking, she raised her head and downed the cup in one gulp. Then, she placed the cup down and slightly bowed towards the crowd. "I'm sorry, I still have other things to do. I'll be taking my leave first."

She quickly turned around and walked towards the door but her arms were still grabbed by Sheng Liang. Everyone quieted down and quietly watched them.

"Qiao Xuan, I know I have done a lot of things to hurt you before. I will do my best to make up for it. Sheng Liang's tone was calm, these words had already been imitated many times in his heart.

Qiao Xuan slowly retracted her hand, and turned around to look at his sincere face. Her chest suddenly felt like it was stuffed with cotton, and her breathing was aching: "How are you going to make up for it, the child that I lost, will be able to go back into my stomach and continue growing?"