Originally, Li Xichi was sitting below Elder Song. But since Li Qiyu had come and Elder Song was chatting quite merrily with her, Li Xichi had to give up her seat and stand behind the sofa, watching her elder sister shine brightly.
Before coming here, Li Xichi had deliberately done some homework. Although Elder Song had a special status and a mysterious background with very little public information, for an old person, his interests usually lay in growing flowers and plants, calligraphy, and paintings.
Li Xichi had spent the whole evening studying calligraphy and paintings, thinking that she could have a chat with Elder Song and make him remember her. However, before she could even open her mouth, Elder Song had called Li Qiyu over.
Li Xichi was determined to see Li Qiyu make a fool of herself. But unexpectedly, Li Qiyu actually managed to chat with Elder Song.
She could understand Li Qiyu's knowledge of calligraphy and paintings. After all, Song Jiashe also liked them, and Li Qiyu had really put in a lot of effort for Song Jiashe back then. But what was this about Go?
Wasn't this game only seen in ancient TV dramas? In this day and age, who would still play Go at home? Most people just played Gomoku. But Elder Song actually liked playing Go, and Li Qiyu seemed to know all about it. She chatted with Elder Song about the game records and the techniques of placing stones. To Li Xichi, it was completely like listening to a天书 (book from heaven, meaning something incomprehensible). It was beyond her understanding.
However, there was one sentence that Li Xichi understood.
"I wonder if Miss Li would be interested in becoming the spokesperson for our Song Corporation?"
"Spokesperson?" Elder Song's sudden request left Li Qiyu stunned.
"I saw Miss Li's video of Taijiquan before. Miss Li is both internally and externally cultivated with outstanding temperament, which matches the brand image of our Song Corporation very well. I hope Miss Li will consider it seriously."
At this moment, Li Qiyu didn't even understand what a spokesperson was. Ming Yuexuan was getting really anxious on the side.
She was almost shouting in her heart, "Accept it, accept it!"
Oh my god, the spokesperson for the Song Corporation! It was a privilege that even many A - list celebrities would fight tooth and nail for. It could be said that as long as Li Qiyu took this job, she could directly leap to become a top - tier celebrity.
But obviously, she and her best friend were completely out of sync at this moment. After hesitating for a while, Li Qiyu said, "Thank you, Elder Song, for your kindness. I need to think about it."
Elder Song actually hoped that Li Qiyu would agree on the spot. Hearing her say this, he couldn't help but show a look of disappointment.
Everyone was on tenterhooks, thinking that Li Qiyu must be a fool. How could she decline such a once - in - a - lifetime opportunity?
As for Li Xichi, she was almost grinding her silver teeth to pieces. She was so eager to rush forward and say to Elder Song, "Elder Song, Li Qiyu is being ungrateful and doesn't want it. I do!"
But she didn't get this chance. Elder Song only had his eye on Li Qiyu.
And Elder Song didn't get the chance to persuade Li Qiyu further.
Because the servant suddenly knocked on the door in a flurry. Looking embarrassed, the servant bowed to everyone, then walked up to Ming Yuezhu and whispered something in her ear.
Ming Yuezhu's face instantly turned ashen. She got up in a hurry and accidentally knocked over the teacup on the table.
She asked Elder Song for permission, "Elder Song, I'm so sorry. I have an urgent matter and need to leave for a while."
Seeing her anxious look, Elder Song naturally didn't dare to delay and asked, "Did something difficult happen? Is there anything I can do to help?"
Ming Yuezhu gritted her teeth and decided to ask Elder Song for help.
"My son, Li Tong, is missing. If Elder Song could help, I..."
"When did this happen!" Elder Song had met that little boy before. He was soft and cute.
Old people were naturally fond of children, not to mention that Li Tong was the little grandson of the Ming family. Without thinking, he knew how anxious the Ming and Li families must be at this moment.
The servant who came to pass the message quickly replied, "It's been more than half an hour. Someone said they saw Xiaotong go out."
Hearing this, Ming Yuezhu was so anxious that she was about to jump up. Li Qiyu quickly stood up and supported Ming Yuezhu.
Although she had never had the chance to be a mother, she had once been pregnant, so she could understand Ming Yuezhu's breakdown at this moment. Moreover, if something happened to Li Tong, not only Ming Yuezhu but even she felt extremely worried.
"Okay, you all go and look for him quickly. I'll also send people to go with you. The child can't have gone far." Elder Song quickly gave the order.
With Elder Song's permission, Ming Yuezhu rushed out. Li Qiyu and Ming Yuexuan followed closely behind. The other girls also went out one after another.
Li Xichi dawdled. She still wanted to ask Elder Song if she had a chance. But unexpectedly, when Elder Song saw her, he directly asked,
"Which family do you belong to, girl?"
"Reply to Elder Song, I'm from the Li family." Although she didn't like Li Qiyu very much, at this moment, she had to rely on Li Qiyu's influence. "I'm Li Qiyu's younger sister. My name is Li Xichi."
"So, that means Li Tong is also your nephew?"
Hearing this, Li Xichi's heart skipped a beat. She knew that Elder Song must be blaming her for being indifferent to family affection, so she quickly tried to make up an excuse, "Elder Song, you don't know. That Xiaotong has always liked to play tricks on people since he was a child. He must be playing hide - and - seek with someone right now."
"Hide - and - seek?" Elder Song's walking stick thumped on the floor. "Alright, you can go out."
It was obvious that he didn't want to see her anymore.
Li Xichi hesitated.
Although she could feel that Elder Song didn't like her very much, this was a rare opportunity for her. If she left today, she was afraid that she would never have a chance to see Elder Song again.
Since the Song Corporation was looking for a spokesperson and Li Qiyu was still hesitating, Elder Song could completely consider her!
In terms of appearance and figure, which aspect of hers was worse than Li Qiyu's?
She was still thinking about how to make up an excuse when Song Yunsheng pushed the door open and came in.
"Elder Song, I've already sent people out to look for him. Don't worry."
At this time, Song Yunsheng said to Li Xichi who was still in the room, "Miss, could you please step aside first? I have something to discuss with Elder Song."
Song Yunsheng was clearly giving her the cold shoulder. Although Li Xichi was extremely reluctant, she had no choice but to leave the room.
After Li Xichi left, Elder Song coldly commented, "Stupid woman."
Song Yunsheng stepped forward and reported to Elder Song, "Elder Song, I think there's something fishy about the disappearance of the little grandson of the Ming family this time."
"Fishy?"
"Yes. It feels like... Song Jiashe is behind this."
"But for no reason, why would Song Jiashe..." At this point, Elder Song suddenly seemed to understand something. He said with a bitter smile, "Oh, does he think I'm going to announce his identity in public, so he's causing this commotion?"
Song Yunsheng sat below Elder Song and reminded him, "Elder Song, that's what you were originally planning to do."
Elder Song shook his head with a bitter smile.
"Alright, alright. Even if it's just a play, we have to play along with him."