Chapter 1651 - 964: Finale (Part 3)
Chapter 1651: Chapter 964: Finale (Part 3)
The autumn sun was blazing, the air dry and harsh. During the National Day holiday, many people came to Beijing to visit the Forbidden City and climb the Great Wall, causing road congestion. A trip that normally took about half an hour now took over twenty extra minutes.
When Tang Wan arrived at the studio, it was already past eleven in the morning, and Xie Duo had been there for a while.
"Sorry, the traffic was crazy." Tang Wan noticed he was still holding mooncakes and remarked on his kindness.
"I heard you just returned to Beijing last night. I’m genuinely sorry to bother you at this time, your face doesn’t look well."
"Maybe I’m just tired from the trip."
"I’m really sorry."
"It’s okay. You want to give something to Miss Yuan’s mother, right? Typically, at that age, people who come here mostly buy necklaces, earrings, or brooches." Tang Wan led him to the first-floor display area. "I suggest buying a brooch. Earrings and necklaces need personal flair; if not chosen well, they might end up unused."
Xie Duo nodded, "I’ll need you to help me choose."
"What does Miss Yuan’s mother do?"
...
Tang Wan selected several brooches based on Xie Duo’s request and his own ideas, placing them in front of him.
"I think these are all quite nice. Pick the one you fancy."
Xie Duo nodded, "I feel like I should give something but don’t know what, everything outside seems too generic."
"I understand."
Indeed, gifts for a first meeting are particularly tricky. Something too expensive might not be accepted, too cheap is embarrassing, and something overly common feels mundane. That’s why many people come to Tang Wan for custom orders.
"You choose; I’ll go find a box and pack it for you."
"Thank you."
Saying this, Tang Wan headed upstairs.
Xie Duo wasn’t skilled at selecting these items, so he simply took photos and sent them to Xie Tongtong for assistance.
He examined Tang Wan’s studio. This cyan feather craftsmanship, with its intricate elegance and deep blue hues, was indeed very beautiful. Xie Tongtong quickly replied, but since Tang Wan hadn’t returned from upstairs, Xie Duo strolled casually through the first-floor display area.
There were no employees on duty at this time, the security guards were outside, and the studio was quiet enough to hear his own footsteps.
Xie Duo waited and waited, but Tang Wan didn’t come down. He frowned and directly called her.
In the empty studio, the phone rang—
No answer.
Frowning, Xie Duo wondered why the phone was ringing but not being answered.
His heart skipped a beat, and he rushed upstairs, finding several independent office areas before dialing her number again, finally confirming Tang Wan’s location.
When he found her, his body froze—
Tang Wan was lying on the ground.
Even someone as composed as Xie Duo would be startled by this scene, yet he quickly regained his cool, "Tang Wan?"
He called several times but got no response.
Approaching to check, he was certain she was still alive. Considering the road conditions in Beijing, he figured it was better to drive her to the hospital himself rather than call an ambulance.
The studio was close to Miss Yuan’s home, and Xie Duo had been frequenting the area, knowing the location of the nearest hospital.
He carried Tang Wan out.
The security guard on duty saw someone coming out. Initially thinking they were leaving, he went to greet them but noticed the boss being carried out and quickly lost his composure.
"What happened to Ms. Tang?"
Xie Duo had no idea what had occurred and lacked the time to explain, asking them to bring the car around, he laid Tang Wan in the back and drove directly to the hospital.
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Tang Wan’s studio was in the suburbs, where traffic wasn’t too heavy. Xie Duo’s mind was in a haze, only focusing on driving while occasionally checking the situation in the back.
His palms were slick with sweat.
Tang Wan had come out specifically to meet him, and if something went wrong, even if fainting had nothing to do with him, he would still feel guilty.
Xie Duo couldn’t afford to be distracted, having forgotten to notify Jiang Jinsang. However, the security guards at the studio did inform him.
Without Jiang Jinsang’s phone number, they had to contact Chen Zhi instead.
Chen Zhi was in Pingjiang. Upon hearing that Tang Wan had fainted and was sent to the hospital, he jumped from the sofa and urgently contacted Jiang Jinsang.
The Jiang Group was also on holiday today, and Jiang Jinsang was picking up some files before going to the old residence to fetch his child. Heading home, Tang Wan had mentioned meeting Xie Duo and returning for lunch.
At noon, Jiang Jinsang was cooking, and while his car was stuck in traffic, he turned to glance at the little one behind him.