News of the Imperial Capital Dong family's upcoming partnership with AX Group has been trending on the internet. Mrs. Dong beams with joy daily, yet secretly laments the immense influence of AX Group. The Dong family has only made the news once or twice over the years, during changes within the group. The rest of the time, it's been relatively quiet, almost unnoticed. It's as if the reputation of the Imperial Capital family is merely a facade, and their current prosperity is unprecedented.
AX, the world's leading chaebol group, will hold a press conference in three days regarding its partnership with the Imperial City Commercial Building project. We thank all media outlets for their coverage and attention to this project. We remain eager to see who will secure the deal.
The news of the press conference date was broadcast on the big screen in the city center, and the entire imperial capital was filled with this news.
Chen Xu sat in the main seat in the group's conference room. All the shareholders and executives were laughing and fantasizing about the scene of themselves flying to the top and becoming phoenixes.
"Everyone, I just received news from AX Group. We will officially sign the contract at the press conference in three days."
The steady and powerful voice broke everyone's reverie.
"My dear nephew! Don't worry about the follow-up matters. I have already told my daughter, who works in the Han family's media company. She will help us get the best coverage and time slots for reports. We will make sure that our group will return to everyone's attention in glory this time, and let them know that the title of an imperial capital family is not just for show!" A pot-bellied man said confidently. He seemed to be an executive or shareholder of the Dong Group.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xu turned his gaze to the man and respectfully expressed his gratitude. "Uncle Liu, thank you for taking the trouble to take care of our Dong family's affairs. I'll leave the media coverage to you. After the press conference, I hope our popularity will continue to rise, and we can continue to attract attention even after the project is launched."
"Hahaha, no problem! Leave this matter to me, don't worry!" The man accepted the appointment without hesitation, as if this matter was easy for him, but he didn't know that he was falling into the trap of the harmless man in front of him.
Since someone had taken over the media affairs, Chen Xu was thinking about the next step of the plan. Before he could continue to preside over the meeting, the door of the conference room was knocked open. It was Mrs. Dong who came with Dong Siqing and Dong Jiaxue.
"Mother." Seeing the visitor, Chen Xu stood up respectfully and greeted her. He also wanted to give up the main seat to the woman, but the woman pressed Chen Xu down and signaled the secretary to drag another chair for her and sit aside.
"Xu'er, that seat is yours. Just sit there quietly. I came here today because I suddenly remembered that after the press conference, should we hold a celebration party in the name of the group?"
Chen Xu, who was just thinking about how to proceed, was very happy when he heard this.
"Mother is right. I was inconsiderate. We've just finalized the follow-up matters with the reporters and media. Luckily, Uncle Liu is helping me with these tasks. She has a lot of connections in the media, entertainment, and news sectors. So, I'll personally take charge of organizing the celebration banquet!"
"You also have to follow up on the progress of the project with AX, so you don't have that much free time. Leave this matter to Siqing. You can send a secretary to assist her. Jiaxue is here too, and she can help with advice." Mrs. Dong pulled Dong Siqing to her side and introduced her to everyone like a trophy.
Chen Xu frowned, thought for a moment, and did not refuse.
"Okay, mother will arrange it!"
After receiving a positive answer, Mrs. Dong took the two girls away.
"Siqing, your brother has given you this opportunity, you must seize it! This celebration party must be as big as possible, and all the wealthy families in the imperial capital must be invited!"
As soon as Mrs. Dong got in the car, she took the hand of Dong Siqing, who was sitting in the back seat, and kept stroking it.
"Mom, I know! It's just a party, right? I've attended quite a few, so don't worry!" Dong Siqing replied nonchalantly.
Mrs. Dong was a little dissatisfied with the girl's nonchalant look, but she still patiently persuaded her, "Silly girl, the AX Group's status is something many people want to cling to. This banquet is related to them, and it will definitely attract many wealthy and powerful people. Their young masters and heirs will definitely come as well. I don't believe that there is no boy more attractive than that boy from the Fu family in the entire imperial capital!"
When Dong Siqing mentioned Fu Linxiao, the tips of her ears turned slightly pink. She felt a little embarrassed and lowered her head with a shy smile.
Dong Jiaxue, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was paying attention to everything that was happening behind her. Seeing how much Mrs. Dong doted on the girl, she felt jealous. She thought that Mrs. Dong cared about her enough, but when she saw the girl for the first time after the press conference that day, Dong Jiaxue knew what true doting and care were. Anyone could see that Dong Siqing's fearless and domineering temper was the result of being spoiled since childhood.
"Aunt Dong, don't worry. I will also help Sister Siqing!" Dong Jiaxue spoke up at the right time to echo the two of them.
When Mrs. Dong heard this, an ambiguous look flashed across her face. She paused for a moment, smiled slightly, and turned her head to the window, thinking about something thoughtfully.
Dong Siqing looked disdainful after hearing this, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Then why don't we leave it all to you? What kind of the most high-end dinner party have you attended before?"
Faced with the girl's connotation, Dong Jiaxue's face froze, and she looked a little embarrassed. She glanced at Mrs. Dong for help, but found it ridiculous that the woman's eyes were looking straight out the window, completely ignoring the tit-for-tat between the two of them, as if she hadn't heard it at all.
Dong Jiaxue's eyes were slightly red, and she didn't know how to respond.
"Dong Jiaxue, I'm not trying to sow discord. Mom just told me how important this banquet is. Don't do anything that is not worthy of being shown in public. If you show your weakness in front of the aristocratic families, our Dong family can't afford to lose face." Dong Siqing didn't have a good face towards this strange girl who suddenly appeared. Not only did she keep sticking to her mother, she also kept calling Chen Xu "brother, brother". Chen Xu's dislike for her was so obvious, but this woman still rushed to stick to him, which made Dong Siqing very disgusted.
The car suddenly fell into silence. The driver still stared straight ahead with an expressionless face, completely isolating himself from everything that happened in the car. He did not make a sound to disturb the family until they returned to the Dong family residence. He just turned his head to look at the two people in the back seat. After receiving a signal from the eldest lady Dong Siqing, he got out of the car and left.
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