Jiang Can stood gracefully in the center of the banquet hall, her pale yellow chiffon dress exuding elegance and nobility, like a fairy descended to earth.
Everyone's attention was drawn to her.
After a moment of surprise, the banquet emcee calmed down and took a sign from his assistant.
He coughed twice and began to introduce Jiang Can with a smile.
"As you may have guessed," the emcee's voice was steady and powerful, "this is Ms. Jiang Can. She is not only the behind-the-scenes boss of the West Suburbs project, but also the president of three listed companies!"
At that moment, everyone in the banquet hall seemed to freeze in time, and the whole world seemed to fall into a vacuum, without a single sound.
After a few seconds of silence, the banquet hall erupted in applause.
Jiang Can wore a faint smile as her gaze swept over everyone, pausing briefly on Yao Manning's face.
Huo Zhixing held her hand tightly and they smiled at each other.
At that moment, no one in the world could compare to her brilliance.
"I have one more thing to announce," Huo Zhixing said with a doting expression, "After the island we bought is developed, it will become Cancan's private island."
A murmur rippled through the crowd.
"From now on, if any of you wish to visit the island, you will need the island owner's permission first!"
Jiang Can looked at him, her smile charming, and gently nestled beside him.
Some socialites who still harbored feelings for Huo Zhixing could only look on with envy now, while Yao Manning stood in the crowd with a livid face and her teeth chattering slightly.
Seeing her furious expression, Jiang Can walked up to her step by step.
“Miss Yao,” she smiled, “it’s been a long time.”
Yao Manning's eyes were filled with hatred.
Fearing that Yao Manning might cause more trouble, Madam Yao quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Miss Jiang, how have you been?"
"So it's your aunt." Jiang Can looked at her. "You're so good to your daughter, always by her side. Ha, are you afraid I'll find a secluded place to slap her this time?"
Madam Yao's face turned pale. "Miss Jiang is joking... We were in the wrong last time, and I sincerely apologize to you again!"
As she was about to bow, Jiang Can gently stopped her and smiled at her.
In fact, she could tell that Madam Yao was not the kind of person who was unreasonable.
Besides, they had learned their lesson from what happened last time, so she decided to be forgiving...
But we can't let Yao Manning off so easily.
“Miss Yao probably has no idea who I am,” Jiang Can sneered. “Actually, I have my own job, so I haven’t been able to take care of the projects and the company much. Zhixing has been managing them for me.”
"Now that you know who I am, it will be easier for us to get along in the future."
“Zhixing,” Jiang Can said with an imposing presence, making Huo Zhixing look like a little follower, “Miss Yao has made great contributions to the project, so don’t mistreat her in terms of compensation!”
“Okay,” Huo Zhixing chuckled, “I understand.”
“By the way, Miss Yao,” Jiang Can added, “I just heard you get Zhixing a glass of Burgundy?”
"Heh, Zhixing doesn't drink anymore. But since we're here at this banquet, as the host, we should still clink glasses with you!"
As he spoke, Jiang Can gestured to the waiter, and soon someone brought over freshly brewed green tea.
"Miss Yao, how about we have tea instead of wine? This green tea is quite good, and I think it would suit you perfectly!"
People around her were talking about it, and Yao Manning's position was awkward; even the people next to her felt embarrassed.
Several partners then gathered around Jiang Can, trying their best to smooth things over.
Jiang Can maintained a smile throughout, remaining clear-headed about the flattery from these people.
Her hand remained clenched in Huo Zhixing's palm.
His large, warm hands and body temperature gave her immense courage.
"This is my first time being a boss," Jiang Can said softly. "Please give me your feedback if there are any shortcomings!"
Huo Zhixing casually put his arm around her shoulder. "There are a few business partners over there. I'll take you to meet them!"
After the two left, everyone around dispersed, leaving Yao Manning standing there in a disheveled state.
Madam Yao took two steps and turned back. "What are you still standing there for? Aren't you embarrassed enough already!"
Yao Manning felt both resentful and aggrieved. She dragged her feet and followed behind Madam Yao, quickly walking out of the banquet hall.
...
"That's roughly how things went at the banquet," Old Chen reported to Yin Ruohong.
Yin Ruohong stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, his private residence in Yangcheng, which was very close to Xiyuan.
"Our Cancan is incredibly capable. She can handle Yao Manning all by herself without needing anyone's help!" Old Chen praised.
Yin Ruohong smiled, a sense of pride welling up within her.
Of course she's amazing! Don't you know whose daughter she is?!
“However…” He paused, his brows furrowing slightly, “Did that kid Huo Zhixing really give the land and the company to Can Can?”
"It's true." Old Chen nodded. "I've checked everything. The entire western suburbs project, the three listed companies founded by Huo Zhixing, plus his overseas assets and real estate..."
"Are they all sparkly?" Yin Ruohong's eyes lit up.
"yes."
The old man seemed to be deep in thought.
Money is not the only measure of whether a man loves a woman, but it is an important factor.
If Huo Zhixing didn't truly care for Jiang Can, he wouldn't have put so many things in her name to provide her with security.
Yin Ruohong nodded slightly, her opinion of Huo Zhixing changing somewhat.
"So...my daughter is very rich now?"
Old Chen smiled, "Chairman, your focus is really..."
"What is this?" The old man raised an eyebrow. "Of course, the more money the better! Since the land in the western suburbs belongs to my daughter, I won't hesitate. The joint hospital project will be handed over to Can Can, and no one else will get a share!"
"President, this should have been done a long time ago!" Old Chen said helplessly. "Actually, I think that Young Master Huo is really good. And Young Master Xin has also told me a lot about the situation, and it's clear that he's 100% sincere towards our Can Can!"
"Heh, heh heh..." Yin Ruohong chuckled憨憨地, "This rascal isn't bad!"
"Then..."
Old Chen thought, "Then let's hurry up and recognize them as relatives, and quickly take them to Southeast Asia for a wedding!"
However, Yin Ruohong interrupted him, "Then let's give him some extra points!"
Old Chen: "..."
"So, President, how many points should we give the Third Young Master?"
“Hmm,” Yin Ruohong pondered for a moment, then said solemnly, “It was a negative score before, now it’s zero!”
Old Chen looked at him blankly.
Alas, it's a long and arduous road for Young Master Huo to marry Princess Yin!
...
Yao Manning hurriedly arrived at Yao Wanyin's residence.
She discovered that the bodyguards at the door had been replaced, and the doctors, nurses, and servants were all people she didn't recognize.
She panicked for a moment and bumped into the Yao family's old butler when she turned around.
"What's going on?" Yao Manning asked her. "Where...where did these people come from?"
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