newbobooks Chapter 144 Farewell Banquet
Chapter 144 Farewell Banquet
The Ritz-Carlton is a star-rated hotel that is as magnificent as a dream castle. When you step into it, you will find luxurious facilities dotted in every corner like bright stars, and the superior service is like a trickle, quietly nourishing the hearts of every guest.
In the hotel's private room, Mr. Cedric sat lovingly on the main seat. Every wrinkle on his face, which had been through the years, seemed to tell a story of the past, and his eyes were filled with endless gentleness and care.
Coleman and Youyou sat obediently beside Mr. Cedric, like chicks nestling under a big tree.
As for Alice, she was immersed in her own painting, her eyes focused and passionate, and the brush in her hand seemed to have life, flying on the canvas.
She was painting a family portrait of the Winston family. She would stare at a family member for a while, then lower her head and carefully sketch on the canvas, as if she wanted to accurately capture the charm of each person.
Mr. Cedric reached out his hand and pulled Jiang Chengyu to sit beside him. His hands were full of strength but very gentle. His eyes were full of doting and reluctance, just like looking at a child who was about to go on a long journey.
"Thinking back then," Mr. Cedric began slowly, his voice filled with distant memories, "we were on that vast ocean, and suddenly we saw you floating on the surface.
You just floated quietly like that, and I anxiously called the boatmen to salvage you.
At that time, although you were a little swollen from the sea water, your beautiful face was not concealed at all. Your frowning brows revealed endless sadness, and that sadness seemed like a thick dark cloud, covering you.
The moment I saw you, my heart felt like it was tightly grasped by an invisible big hand. I still can't forget that feeling.
Karina loves you even more and protects you like the most precious treasure.
At that time, we had already finished negotiating the cooperation. When we saw you like this, after the helicopter arrived, we did not hesitate at all and took you back to the manor as soon as possible.
Time flies, and now several years have passed. Dear Kate, I really don't want you to go back to your motherland.
To be honest, we could have helped you get the documents at the beginning, but we were too selfish and just wanted to keep you by our side. As a result, we kept you by our side with such narrow-mindedness for two long years.
This is our fault. Now here is a card containing the salary you have paid in Glory Group over the years. You must keep it safe.
When I return to my motherland, it should be useful for the future development of Renxin Hospital." After that, Andreas respectfully took out a black gold card, and Mr. Cedric took it and put it into Jiang Chengyu's hand with love.
Jiang Chengyu's eyes were a little moist. He looked at Mr. Cedric and said sincerely: "Mr. Cedric, I will come back to see you. You should also take good care of yourself."
Hearing this, Karina gently patted Jiang Chengyu's shoulder, her eyes full of attachment: "Kate, dear, to be honest, I really don't want you to leave.
However, I know we can't be so selfish. When you return to your motherland, please remember to contact us often on WeChat.
And dear Mu, Kate spent a lot of effort to further purify and process the hospital's patented technology, and now it has been successfully launched in our company.
We will continue to work together in the medical field and reach the pinnacle of world medicine. I have faxed the relevant documents to your mailbox. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. "
Mu Xiaoji looked at Karina gratefully and said, "Thank you, Karina. Renxin Hospital has received so much help from you in the past few years. No words can express my gratitude. Let us hold on to the belief that benevolence is boundless and love is endless and move forward!"
Coleville looked at Youyou and gently touched her head, with encouragement and expectation in his eyes.
Youyou understood what Coleville meant, and she stood up shyly, looking a little embarrassed, and said hesitantly: "Brother Xiaoji, Brother Chengyu, I'm sorry.
Youyou was too willful before. During this time at school, I thought a lot. Through the spiritual counseling of Coleville, I deeply realized my selfishness.
My previous behavior was really bad, I hope Brother Cheng Yu can forgive my previous recklessness. From now on, Brother Xiaoji, please take care of me more.
When I finish my studies, I will return to my motherland and do my part for Brother Xiaoji’s Renxin Hospital.”
Jiang Chengyu smiled and nodded, his eyes full of tolerance: "Youyou, the past is like a gust of wind, just let it go with the wind. You will always be our most lovely little princess."
Mu Xiaoji's face flushed with excitement. He stood up, his voice trembling a little: "Thank you, thank you all for your strong support. I, Mu Xiaoji, am so fortunate to meet you all in this life. I really have no way to repay you. Thank you..." After that, he bowed deeply to everyone from the bottom of his heart.
At this moment, everyone in the Winston family, big and small, stood up together and raised the wine glasses in their hands. The wine in the glasses sparkled with a charming luster under the light.
Everyone said in unison: "May our friendship last forever and our love be boundless."
As for Alice, her paintings slowly presented a happy ending. Everyone in the painting had a sincere friendship and a gentle smile on their face. That smile was as bright as the sun, as if it could dispel all the haze in the world.
The banquet finally came to an end, and the hall, which was originally bustling and full of laughter, gradually returned to silence.
Mr. Cedric held Jiang Chengyu's hands tightly, and those hands conveyed endless reluctance and affection.
He slowly stood up and walked towards the hotel door accompanied by a crowd of people in silence.
The light shone on them, casting long shadows on the ground, as if they were traces left by time at this moment.
Every step they took was like a slow farewell to the good old days. Their footsteps echoed in the quiet corridor like a murmur of parting.
There was a hint of reluctance in Youyou's eyes, but she tried hard to appear strong.
She held Mu Xiaoji's hand tightly, and her little hand was clenched tightly, as if she would lose something important if she let go.
They walked towards the parking space together, their steps light yet with a hint of heaviness.
Coleman followed closely behind them, his eyes full of concern.
He looked at Youyou and said softly, "Youyou, go back and have a good rest for a few days. You will definitely feel a little uncomfortable after Kate and Mu leave, but don't worry, I will pick you up when the time comes."
His voice was gentle and firm, like a warm spring breeze, trying to blow away the melancholy that was about to surge in Youyou's heart.
Mu Xiaoji had a grateful smile on his face, and he sincerely said to Mr. Coleman, "Mr. Coleman, I hope you will take good care of Youyou while she is here!
She is like our little princess, and we hope she can always be happy."
Mr. Coleman nodded, his eyes full of solemnity: "Mu, don't worry, leave Youyou to me. I will take care of her as carefully as I would my heart."
Jiang Chengyu and Mr. Cedric stood beside the luxury car, still hugging each other tightly, and the hug was full of affection.
Andreas saw the reluctance in his father's eyes. He gently patted the old man's shoulder, as if to convey strength, and comforted him:
"Dear father, Kate will come back to see you. I know you are reluctant to leave her, but separation is inevitable. And it's late now. We should go back!"
Jiang Chengyu also recovered from his reluctance. He gently patted Mr. Cedric on the back and said softly, "Good night, Mr. Cedric. Take care!"
Afterwards, everyone walked towards their luxury cars. The sound of the car doors opening and closing was particularly clear in the silent parking lot.
One luxury car after another started up slowly, the engines making a low roar, as if playing background music for this farewell.
The car slowly drove into the traffic, blending into the flashing lights and the vehicles coming and going, and gradually disappeared from sight, just like the grand family dinner that had just ended, gradually becoming a beautiful memory in everyone's hearts.
Baoan sat in the driver's seat with full concentration, his hands firmly gripping the steering wheel and his eyes fixed firmly on the road ahead.
Mu Xiaoji and Youyou sat quietly in the back seat of the car, Mu Xiaoji holding Youyou's hand tightly, as if this could give each other some strength to face the upcoming sadness of separation.
Jiang Chengyu leaned quietly in his seat, the kind face of Mr. Cedric constantly appearing in his mind.
He recalled Mr. Cedric's caring eyes and the tight hug when they parted. The strength of the hug seemed to still linger in him.
He could deeply feel that the old man's feelings for him came from the bottom of his heart, without a trace of falsehood.
Jiang Chengyu had drunk some wine, so his tipsy cheeks were flushed, like the sunset in the sky.
He closed his eyes quietly, and the scene of Mr. Cedric putting the black gold card into his palm flashed involuntarily in his mind.
At this moment, he felt that the card seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, not only because it contained his many years of salary, but also because it carried Mr. Cedric's deep affection and guilt towards him.
The car was speeding like an arrow, and soon returned to the manor.
As soon as the car stopped, You first opened the door and got out. Then she turned around and took Mu Xiaoji's hand as obediently as usual and pulled him out of the car.
Jiang Chengyu pinched his brows in his seat, as if trying to dispel some of the chaotic thoughts in his mind. Then, he unbuckled his seat belt, slowly opened the door, and got out of the car.
The manor was immersed in silence at night, with only a few street lamps emitting dim light.
Jiang Chengyu stood there, watching Mu Xiaoji holding Youyou's hand and walking towards the hall.
Their shadows were long under the illumination of the street lamps. Jiang Chengyu took a deep breath and followed them into the hall.
As soon as I entered the hall, I saw Mu Xiaoji pulling Youyou towards the stairs, apparently wanting to send Youyou back to the bedroom to rest.
Jiang Chengyu stopped at the stairs. He felt mixed emotions as he watched Mu Xiaoji and Youyou walk upstairs.
Once, Youyou was jealous of him for taking Mu Xiaoji away, and angrily told him to get out of her bedroom. That scene came to her mind again.
He wondered if he followed them into the bedroom now, would Youyou still be upset with him? After all, Youyou's anger and disgust were so obvious at that time.
Although Youyou had apologized to me at the banquet, that might have been just out of politeness.
If I follow her now, Youyou might be reminded of the unpleasant past and become disgusted with me again.
Jiang Chengyu's footsteps seemed to be nailed down and he could only stand there and watch them go up the stairs.
Youyou seemed to have noticed something. She turned around to look at Jiang Chengyu, then gently pulled Mu Xiaoji and stopped going upstairs.
Mu Xiaoji looked at Youyou with some confusion, while Youyou smiled sweetly at Jiang Chengyu and said, "Brother Chengyu, good night!"
When Jiang Chengyu heard this, a warm smile appeared on his face. He responded gently: "Good night, Youyou. I wish you a good dream."