Someone joked, "It's quite a surprise that Governor Xiao has a girlfriend. Young people are so lucky!"
Everyone laughed heartily, showing great interest in the scandalous anecdotes surrounding Governor Xiao, who was known for his impeccable conduct.
In the quiet meeting room, a sense of casualness and relaxed atmosphere instantly emerged.
Yan Jingzhou frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes at the interruption of the meeting.
Suddenly raising his eyes, his gaze, tinged with coldness, swept directly towards Xiao Yiting, who was currently smiling. His thin lips parted slightly, "Governor Xiao, are you so casual during the meeting?"
The slightly noisy conference room fell silent instantly, and everyone held their breath.
Xiao Yiting seemed to be in a good mood. He didn't seem angry at being criticized in public. Instead, he curled his lips slightly provocatively and said, "Everything should be done in moderation, including meetings. Everyone is a bit tired now. It's not unreasonable to make a joke to lighten things up, is it? What do you say, President Yan?"
Yan Jingzhou's deep eyes instantly darkened, his gaze sharp as if carrying icy shards of thunder, piercing Xiao Yiting with a fierce intensity. "So, Governor Xiao, you are just as lax in serving the people on a daily basis?"
A large hat was placed on his head, casting a chill over the smile in Xiao Yiting's eyes.
The relaxed atmosphere in the meeting room was instantly shattered by the tense and assertive tone.
The surroundings became even quieter, and everyone fell silent, trying their best to minimize their presence so as not to let the anger of the two big shots affect them.
He inwardly groaned; how did these two, who were perfectly fine, end up in a standoff?
The extremely quiet atmosphere of the standoff affected everyone in the conference room. Even Gong Ning, who was fast asleep, was not spared and was jolted awake.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Xiao Yiting smiling gently at her from across the room.
Gong Ning had just woken up, and her brain was still in a drowsy, confused state. When she saw someone smiling at her, she reflexively returned a soft smile.
Blinking her eyes, Gong Ning noticed the eerily quiet atmosphere in the conference room and, startled, instinctively asked, "Is the meeting over?"
Xiao Yiting's smile deepened. "Hmm, it should be over soon!"
The meeting room was extremely quiet, and the two people's conversation sounded particularly abrupt and obvious.
Everyone suddenly turned their attention to Gong Ning, secretly feeling sorry for this pretty young girl, who had now run into trouble.
The moment Yan Jingzhou heard Gong Ning speak, he immediately focused his gaze on her face, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
From the start of the meeting until now, Yan Jingzhou's thoughts have been focused on this project, and he hasn't had a moment to observe the others, in addition to Gong Ning deliberately keeping her presence to herself.
Only now did he realize that the little girl was also at the meeting.
That's why Xiao Yiting was sitting at the very back...
In just a few moments, I understood the whole story...
A thin layer of frost instantly covered Yan Jingzhou's handsome features!
An indescribable bitterness and suffocation welled up in my heart...
Seeing her smiling at Xiao Yiting with a confused expression, the fingers holding the pen tightened instantly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging, revealing a hint of frightening anger.
A chill ran down Gong Ning's spine, and her muddled mind instantly returned to normal.
I realized that I might have said something wrong.
The meeting is over? Can't you see everyone is sitting still?
He blinked nervously, then subconsciously turned his head to look in the direction where Yan Jingzhou was sitting.
The man avoided her gaze, suddenly raising his eyes to meet Xiao Yiting's. His thin lips moved slightly, and his cold tone carried a powerful attack, piercing straight at her, "I have witnessed Governor Xiao's work style today. I hope this is our last cooperation. If you have no suggestions, then the project is settled. Meeting adjourned!"
Perhaps Yan Jingzhou could have easily ignored Xiao Yiting's slightly provocative smile.
But this nonchalant composure only lasted until he discovered Gong Ning's presence.
Her extremely natural conversation with Xiao Yiting made Yan Jingzhou suddenly understand the reason behind Xiao Yiting's provocative look just now.
As soon as he finished speaking, several small gasps of surprise suddenly rang out in the conference room.
The Crown Prince of the Yan Clan is openly going against Governor Xiao.
This is our last collaboration!
This means that Yanyun Group will no longer participate in any of the investment projects that Xiao Yiting will be in charge of in the future.
It's like cutting off Governor Xiao's path here in Yanyun...
Is that so? Is that what they think?
Xiao Yiting's smile remained, but a hint of stiffness and shock crept into the depths of his eyes.
He was certain that Yan Jingzhou wouldn't act so recklessly.
I won't openly antagonize him...
The risky move backfired spectacularly due to Yan Jingzhou's unpredictable reaction, leading to a disastrous outcome...
Yan Jingzhou didn't give him another chance to say anything, put down his pen and stood up.
He walked straight out the door.
What surprised everyone was that the door was clearly on this side, so why did Yan Jingzhou take a detour through the window?
In just a few moments, Yan Jingzhou stood in front of Gong Ning, staring at her without saying a word.
His dark pupils were extremely calm, yet exceptionally deep, as if he were trying his best to suppress a complex and powerful rage like a storm.
Gong Ning stood up, her eyes slightly dazed.
Yan Jingzhou, who was silent at this moment, suddenly felt very unfamiliar.
This unfamiliarity seemed to be forcing her to recognize another side of Yan Jingzhou.
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