In these kinds of gatherings, you usually have to bring your partner.
A loving couple appearing together is naturally a good story.
If not, then bringing a female assistant, a lover, or even openly bringing a mistress is also common.
Some people don't care about reputation, only convenience.
Some do it deliberately, using this to send a certain signal.
And almost every banquet has photos that will be uploaded online, making it impossible to hide.
On social media, Weibo, public account articles, a picture with a headline spreads instantly for miles and miles.
You just need to search for the name to find countless records—time, place, companions, all clearly documented.
The comments section suddenly exploded again, messy and chaotic.
The secretary standing nearby immediately elongated his face, his brow furrowing into a "川" shape.
He discreetly raised one finger, subtly shifted it towards the edge of the camera lens, making a concealed gesture.
