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Two days later, Li Fuqiang was resting in his suite. Youlin came in and handed him a stack of photos. "This is Miss Shen's information. She's from Shanghai and is 24 years old this year. Her mother divorced many years ago and raised her alone. She currently works in Shanghai. She went to university in the United States, studying fashion design at Carnegie Mellon University before coming to Columbia University two years ago to pursue a master's degree in visual arts. Her boyfriend is Zhou Xuanyu, a top student who graduated from Peking University and is now studying actuarial science at Columbia University, also graduating this year."

The photos were taken on Christmas Day, showing Zhiwei and Xuanyu at the entrance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and also at Central Park. One photo was a close-up of them ice skating; she was tall and slender, smiling sweetly, radiant with joy. Li Fuqiang stared at it for a long time. There were also several photos of her and May strolling around after leaving the church that day.

"By the way, the piece you requested last time has been arranged by a glass workshop in China to expedite its production. It should be shipped out in a few days."

"Okay, tell them to hurry up."

"By the way, we gave Li Xiaoqi 500,000 yuan as hush money, and he found a lawyer to contact him, it seems he wants more." Youlin hesitated a bit, but she wasn't sure what her boss meant, so she asked anyway.

“If he continues to be greedy, break one of his legs and teach him a lesson,” Li Fuqiang, who had previously doted on Li Xiaoqi, replied coldly.

"Understood."

"By the way, you said that guy is an actuarial science major? He's graduating this year?"

"Yes."

Li Fuqiang paused for a moment and said, "I remember a few days ago AIA invited us to a New Year's celebration dinner? I won't go, you can go by yourself."

Youlin paused for a moment, glanced at the boss, nodded, and said, "Okay." She left the photo, went back to her room, and went to make the arrangements herself.

A moment later, the legal director called Youlin, "Is the boss really willing to let us take action? It seems that person has gone too far this time and is about to fall out of favor? Or is it this person who has truly caught the boss's attention?"

"What 'this one' and 'that one'? If it really is Miss Shen, it's a blessing for Fumao."

"That's true, at least this one is decent."

The following evening, Zhou Xuanyu returned home from the library. Just as he reached the bottom of the stairs, the door of a car parked on the side of the road suddenly opened, and a woman got out.

“Mr. Zhou, hello. I’m Zhao Youlin from Fumao Group. We met at the ball last time. You can also call me Linda.”

Zhou Xuanyu was stunned for a moment, then recognized the woman in front of him as the lady who had given the speech at the ball that day. He quickly reached out and shook hands with her.

"Miss Zhao, hello, hello."

"Excuse me for bothering you, Mr. Zhou, but I have a favor to ask of you. Why don't we sit down at the coffee shop next door and talk?"

Zhou Xuanyu hurriedly accompanied her to the coffee shop next door.

Zhao Youlin stirred her coffee with a small spoon, took a sip, and said to Zhou Xuanyu, "It's like this, we're accompanying President Li on his study tour in New York, and also to increase our exchanges with our partners. It's almost the end of the year, and AIA Insurance is having a New Year's Eve dinner, inviting partners to attend. Unfortunately, President Li can't make it, so he asked me to attend instead. I was wondering if I would have the honor of inviting you to be my dance partner?"

"Mr. Zhou's dance moves left a deep impression on us last time. None of our colleagues who came with us are good at dancing."

Zhou Xuanyu's heart skipped a beat. For actuarial students like them, AIA Insurance was a very popular choice. They had all tried to get internship opportunities, but they heard that the top spots were won by several classmates whose families had strong cooperative relationships with AIA.

"Miss Zhao, you're too kind. It's my honor. Is there anything I can do for you?"

"It's settled then. I'll pick you up here at 7 pm the day after tomorrow. You looked really handsome in that outfit last time. I'll coordinate with something else."

Zhou Xuanyu watched You Lin's car drive away before turning around and going upstairs to go home.

The next day, Zhiwei called Zhou Xuanyu to ask if he wanted to go to Times Square for New Year's Eve. Xuanyu said, "I'm not going. I still need to catch up on some homework and research materials for internship interviews after the New Year. Are you and May going?"

"Okay. Yes, I went with May and a few of her friends."

On the afternoon of the 31st, Zhou Xuanyu tidied himself up, and at 7 o'clock, his phone rang.

"Johnny, it's me, Youlin. I'm downstairs now."

Zhou Xuanyu immediately went downstairs. When he reached the street, a driver opened the car door for him. After getting in, he saw Linda, dressed in a stunning outfit, sitting inside. He gave her a look of amazement, and Linda smiled.

Linda wore a sleeveless silver sequined top with a black long skirt, black mid-sleeve gloves, and silver pointed-toe shoes. She also carried a small black handbag with silver sequins and the familiar double-C logo that Zhou Xuanyu recognized.

Her hair was styled in an updo adorned with a silver diamond ornament, which complemented the diamond jewelry around her neck. The only bright spot in her outfit was her red lips. She exuded elegance and sophistication, radiating the charm of a mature woman.

When the car arrived at the hotel entrance, a doorman opened the door for them. Zhou Xuanyu got out first, then turned around to help Linda out. Linda smiled at him, took his arm, and they went into the hotel.

The hotel's grand lobby was exceptionally luxurious. As soon as they entered, a waiter in a white V-neck three-piece vest greeted them, "Are you Ms. Zhao from Fumao? This way, please."

This skill made Zhou Xuanyu secretly marvel, but he remained calm on the surface. He took You Lin's arm and followed his guidance into the private elevator, going up to a luxurious banquet hall on the 42nd floor of the tower.

Zhou Xuanyu had long heard of the tower, but had never had the chance to see it.

The banquet hall was resplendent and magnificent, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the dazzling lights of New York City. As soon as Youlin entered the room, the waiters withdrew, and a young man of about thirty years old quickly came to greet her.

"Miss Zhao, you are truly radiant today," he said, surprisingly speaking fluent Chinese despite his European appearance. He warmly greeted Linda with a cheek kiss and then shook hands with Zhou Xuanyu.

Linda introduced from the side, "This Mr. Zhou is a top student from Columbia University."

"Indeed, you are young talents, handsome and accomplished. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Leno from our friendly nation." Leno greeted them, inviting them to make themselves at home, as the ball would begin shortly.