A Graduation Gift

"Please rest assured that I will personally settle the matter between Rufus and Amanda as soon as possible,"

Horace spoke in a respectful tone. It was rather strange that the owner of Tang Group, the most powerful real estate company in G City, presented himself in such a manner.

"Then we will have the money prepared and look forward to your good news,"

a raspy voice replied. Then, a loud beep sounded as he hung up the call.

Horace rubbed his forehead to analyze the information he had just received.

During the concert, Amanda proposed that the Tang Group would be taking over the construction of the new piano academy. She even invited Rufus to sign the contract already. This was somewhat peculiar as it showed that the two had some sort of past and could have been more than just friends.

Horace did not have much background information on Amanda. But based on what he deduced, as a female pianist who had been acknowledged internationally, she would have very powerful supporters.

It was highly possible that this group of investors were closely related to her.

It could be further concluded, from the ambiguous attitude of Amanda towards Rufus during the concert the other night, that the person she mentioned about to make her stay in G City was none other than Rufus himself.

With that in his mind, Horace knew that if he wanted the investment from their group to strengthen his own company, he should do everything in his power so that these two would marry each other.

Meanwhile, in Amanda's new studio in G City, there was an internal call for her coming from her assistant.

"Miss Ke, the Chairman of Tang Group is coming in for a visit, but he does not have any appointment set for today."

Amanda was actually browsing the news on the internet when she heard the call and it startled her a bit.

'The Chairman of Tang Group, Horace Tang is here? Isn't he out of our dealings with the Tang Group? Why would he come here?' she wondered.

"Ask him to come in!" Amanda ordered.

This was Rufus's father coming in and she was not ready for him. Amanda stood up and straightened her clothes as best as she could before her guest arrived in her office.

Just a few seconds later, Horace was led into the office by her assistant.

He was wearing a conservative dark business suit and looked spirited despite his old age. With an amiable smile, he greeted Amanda, "Miss Ke, I would like to apologize for visiting you without any prior arrangement."

Horace held a warm smile as he spoke. He seemed very friendly and for some reason she felt at ease to converse with him.

But, Amanda knew that he was the head of the Tang Group. No matter how harmless or amiable he appeared on the surface, she knew that nothing was as simple as it seemed.

anything. Tang Group is my biggest partner in G City. It is my honor to have you

replied and smiled politely.

our business today. May I know if the timeline

asked with a smile as well.

then reminded Horace that Amanda might not have the proper legal documents signed by the government, so the Tang Group had not started any discussion about the project. This was some kind of tacit rule within

were so excited to see the progress that Horace had to come himself to get

about the legal procedures, so she just smiled at the question then procured a stack of documents from the cabinet.

have already chosen the site for the construction. We can start any time we please.

thought, 'Horace Tang, you sly old fox. You've kept silent for so long simply because you thought my studio and my project were not legalized. I'm planning to become the city's spokesperson of the Industrial Tourism District. Why wouldn't I get all the requirements done as soon as possible?' As a matter of fact, the documents had just arrived. It was convenient that Horace came now and his doubt could

really is something. These requirements would normally take months, but

in his normal tone, "Miss Ke, it is our honor to participate in the construction of your school. We will certainly assign our most capable team

then neatly folded the files and handed them back to Amanda.

has received many great reviews and praises. I also heard that the department lead

she feigned ignorance to what had

to hide anything from you. Due to family matters, Manager

it, but he had to tell her the disappointing

chance

look

divorced, actually. They found that

How could he keep still as he revealed such embarrassing family issue to an important business

arise if

was enough for her, so she

do trust the Tang Group. Even without Manager Qin, I'm sure the you can still provide me with

she returned to her business style of speaking.

would you be free for dinner? My wife is a huge admirer of yours and loves your piano performances. Maybe

and calm smile he had held

with Horace's invitation. It was rather unexpected but it was still something she had wanted for so long.

I can make it whenever it is convenient for your family," Amanda

made her seem so innocent. How could she even

Rufus was back. This would be a perfect chance for him to observe what

had achieved his goals for this visit, Horace rose from the chair and excused himself. After he had gone out of the office, Amanda continued browsing the

the rescue team after the earthquake in A City. At the back of the

scrutiny, Amanda found the person who seemed to be examining the collapsed building

weird. Why is she in A City?' Amanda