The audience erupted in cheers.
"Whose card is this? Who's going to confess to whom?" The guests were full of anticipation.
Shen Jinmo leaned back in his chair, his arrogant and indifferent expression radiating a chilling aura.
Was Qi Mingli's whole plan just to get him to confess his feelings to Lu Zhiwei in public?
He never publicly confessed his feelings to anyone; he believed that liking and loving someone never needed to be spoken aloud.
He prefers doing to talking.
He was just figuring out how to stand on that platform when he looked at Lu Zhiwei and said what was on his mind.
Qi Mingli held the microphone and then spoke again: "Our game today is different from usual. It's all about novelty. This card is from President Shen of the Shen Group. The number written on it is 16. Everyone, stand up and look at your chairs. Who is number 16?"
The guests in the audience all looked down at the numbers on their chairs.
Lu Zhiwei didn't move an inch and didn't bother to look.
Ruan Jizhou stood up slightly and saw that his number was 15.
So the 16th is—
Ruan Jizhou reached out and tugged at her sleeve: "Number 16 seems to be you."
Lu Zhiwei then realized what was happening.
Shen Jinmo actually conspired with Qi Mingli to deliberately frame her.
Standing on that platform, she forcefully accepted Shen Jinmo's confession.
Perhaps a few years ago, she too longed for a love that would be the center of attention, something she could proudly show off, just like a little girl.
But now, she just felt awkward and embarrassed.
Lu Zhiwei got up, intending to escape.
Qi Mingli spoke again: "Our number 16, don't be afraid. The cards you wrote today are actually bounce cards. The talents you wrote down, and the corresponding numbers, don't mean that the card's owner will perform on stage. Instead, the guest represented by the number you wrote down will perform the performance on the card. Do you understand?"
"..." Lu Zhiwei was even more speechless.
She couldn't accept Shen Jinmo's confession of love, let alone accept it, let alone confess to him.
No way!
"Won't we make it to the trending topics if we leave now?" Lu Zhiwei turned around and asked Ruan Jizhou.
Ruan Jizhou glanced at the media in the last row, armed with long lenses and microphones, including several well-known media outlets that he was very familiar with.
There are so many celebrities and business tycoons here today, and the media are also invited.
Every move made by everyone present was being recorded.
"Probably," Ruan Jizhou said honestly, without beating around the bush.
"Miss Lu, is number 16 yours? Please come up on stage and confess your feelings to Mr. Shen." Qi Mingli held the microphone, his charming eyes revealing a wicked smile.
When he learned that Lu Zhiwei had not married Ruan Jizhou, he always hoped that Lu Zhiwei would turn back to him.
After all, he was Shen Jinmo's brother; how could he bear to see him in such a pitiful state?
If Lu Zhiwei were to confess her feelings to Shen Jinmo in front of the media and the public today...
This guy can laugh himself awake at night.
Lu Zhiwei loathed the feeling of being toyed with.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, she couldn't simply desert.
After careful consideration.
Lu Zhiwei had an idea.
She stood up gracefully from her seat and walked onto the stage.
Those seated below the stage were all prominent figures from Yunzhou, who were relaxed and eagerly awaiting their arrival.
Shen Jinmo sat upright in the chair, deliberately unbuttoning two buttons on his black shirt to reveal his collarbone for ventilation.
His dark, deep gaze was fixed on Lu Zhiwei.
He thought she would just leave.
Unexpectedly, she stood on it.
This inevitably gave him a glimmer of hope.
Taking the microphone from Qi Mingli, Lu Zhiwei faced all the guests and media with grace and poise.
She glanced out of the corner of her eye at the popular exhibits from various group brands that had been displayed at the summit this year.
I was drawn to something among them.
"Wait a minute, I need to grab something first," Lu Zhiwei said with a smile.
A murmur rippled through the audience: "Mr. Lu, are you nervous? Would you like some water?"
Lu Zhiwei shrugged: "That's not necessary."
She stepped off the stage and stopped in front of a display case: "Could this watch be my prize for today?"
“Of course,” Qi Mingli announced, “all the exhibits here today will be given away as gifts.”
"Okay, then I'll take the gift with me first." Lu Zhiwei gestured to the staff to help her take the items out.
A burst of laughter erupted from the audience.
"Seriously, Mr. Lu? The Lu Group is so big, it doesn't need just one watch. Confess your feelings first, and you'll definitely get a gift."
Lu Zhiwei held the watch in her hand and raised it high: "No, I really can't confess my feelings without receiving this gift."
After she finished speaking, she called over a hostess, leaned down, and whispered something in her ear.
The hostess then took the watch from her hand with both hands, walked through the guest seating area, and went straight to Shen Jingmo.
"This was given to you by Miss Lu."
"Alright, my performance is over." Lu Zhiwei prepared to hand the microphone back to Qi Mingli and leave.
Qi Mingli was immediately stunned. "Did you confess?"
“It’s already been presented,” Lu Zhiwei emphasized again.
"? Giving a gift counts as a watch?"
“Didn’t everyone see that? The watch he’s holding is white. The card asked for a confession, and I did it,” Lu Zhiwei reminded everyone.
The guests sitting in the audience stared wide-eyed in astonishment.
What a beautiful white watch, perfect for expressing love.
The whiteness is not visible, but the whiteness is truly evident.
"Miss Lu, you are simply a logical genius."
"The Shen Group and the Lu Group have been at odds for many years. Today, I hope to use this watch to express our reconciliation and hope that the two groups can benefit each other in the future. This watch is a women's watch, which is very suitable for Miss Song. I hope they will eventually become a couple."
Lu Zhiwei offered her heartfelt blessings and then stepped down from the stage.
Qi Mingli bit his lip, feeling as if he had been fed a dead fly.
Everyone says Lu Zhiwei is clever and cunning, and seeing her today only strengthens that belief.
Sitting in his seat, Shen Jinmo held the women's watch in his hand, which seemed to be getting hot in his hand.
After the divorce, she would no longer prepare gifts to please him as she had during their marriage.
Therefore, it goes without saying how rare this watch is.
He carefully put the watch away, tucking it into the pocket of his suit jacket, as if to treasure it.
He received her "confession".
Lu Zhiwei staged a farcical scene that was both hilarious and absurd, demonstrating that there was no possibility of a relationship with Shen Jinmo, while maintaining humor and decorum. She handled this test quite well.
Lu Zhiwei had just returned to her seat, and hadn't even warmed her bottom yet.
Qi Mingli drew another card, pointing to number 16 again.
As soon as Qi Mingli finished reading, his gaze turned to Lu Zhiwei's direction, where he saw the cold glint in Lu Zhiwei's eyes.
Ruan Jizhou, standing to the side, had a sullen face and was about to get up: "This is too much! Why are they only targeting you? Are they doing this on purpose?"
Lu Zhiwei stopped him: "It's okay. Only flowers in a greenhouse can't withstand the wind and rain. I'm a rose blooming in the wild. What's there to be afraid of?"
Qi Mingli on stage lost his confidence. This time, it really wasn't his doing. He hoped Lu Zhiwei wouldn't curse him behind his back.
Holding the microphone and the card, Qi Mingli read aloud the contents of the card.
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