Qin Nanxi followed behind Qin Xiao, bowing and scraping, her face full of fawning smiles, rubbing her hands together, looking somewhat uneasy.
“Cousin, this is such a small matter of picking someone up, why do you need to make the trip yourself? Just leave it to me, you're so busy…”
Qin Xiao glanced at him indifferently, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"We're brothers, no need for such formalities."
"Besides, this partner is quite influential. My personal presence is the only way to show the sincerity of the Qin Group."
Qin Nanxi sneered inwardly. Sincerity? I think you don't trust me at all! But her face remained respectful and submissive.
Just then, a group of people walked in from the exit, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Four burly bodyguards, dressed in black suits and wearing sunglasses, spread out in a fan shape, exuding an intimidating aura.
A woman was surrounded by the crowd.
There was also a beautiful bodyguard, tall and slender, with a neat high ponytail, wearing a seemingly ordinary but well-tailored black women's pantsuit, with sharp eyes, a steady gait, and a heroic demeanor, like a sword drawn from its sheath.
The other one seemed out of place.
She was petite, wearing an oversized gray hooded sweatshirt, large sunglasses, and a mask that almost completely covered her face, revealing only a small section of her fair chin. She kept her head slightly lowered, her steps were a little unsteady, her eyes darted around nervously, and her hands gripped the edges of the sweatshirt pockets tightly. She exuded an aura of "I'm nervous, don't look at me."
Qin Xiao's gaze lingered on the woman with the high ponytail for a moment, then he walked past her and headed straight for the girl in the hoodie, a gentle and standard business smile on his face.
"Hello, are you Ms. Bai Na, the CEO sent by Fengwu Energy Group?"
The girl in the hoodie visibly stiffened, seemingly not expecting the other person to recognize her so easily. Her voice was barely audible, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.
"Um...um...I...I am!"
Qin Xiao extended his hand: "Hello, I am Qin Xiao, CEO of Qin Group. Welcome to China."
His gaze then shifted to the powerful woman with a high ponytail beside him. His smile remained unchanged, but his tone became more assertive.
"I presume you are Ms. Bai Na's superior, the real person in charge of this cooperation, right?"
A hint of surprise flashed in the woman's eyes.
She raised an eyebrow slightly, sizing up the excessively young man before her. She was dressed as a bodyguard, deliberately concealing her presence to hide her identity; how could he have seen through her at a glance?
"President Qin has a good eye." She parted her red lips slightly, her voice clear and pleasant.
"I believe I disguised myself quite well. I wonder how Mr. Qin saw through it?"
Qin Xiao smiled slightly and began to speak eloquently.
"It's very simple. First, a real bodyguard's eyes will always be alert, observing the surrounding environment, while your gaze, although sharp, is more about scrutiny and assessment, carrying the habits of a decision-maker."
"Secondly, your positioning, though seemingly casual, is always one that allows you to control the overall situation and protect Miss Bai Na at the first moment. This is more like a superior's protective stance towards a subordinate than a simple guard."
“Third, and most importantly.” Qin Xiao paused, his gaze sweeping over Bai Na, who was so nervous she was practically jumping around, “This Miss Bai Na, in the short few dozen seconds since we came out of the passage, has secretly glanced at you at least ten times. She’s clearly observing your expression and waiting for your instructions.”
The surprise on the woman with the high ponytail turned into admiration. She extended her right hand and smiled sincerely.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Qin. You truly live up to your reputation."
"Let me reintroduce myself: Feng Lingyi, Executive Director and President of Fengwu Energy Group." She turned to the side and gestured to the girl in the hoodie next to her who looked like she wanted to curl up into a ball.
"This is our Chief Technology Officer, and the key figure in this new energy project—Bai Na."
Qin Nanxi stood there dumbfounded, inwardly cursing himself for being such an idiot. So the one with the high ponytail was the real deal! He hadn't even realized it!
"President Feng, Miss Bai, welcome to the capital." Qin Nanxi hurriedly stepped forward, her face beaming with smiles, and reached out to shake hands with Feng Lingyi, but was completely ignored by her.
Feng Lingyi merely glanced at him indifferently, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust, as if she were looking at a repulsive fly.
Qin Nanxi's hand froze in mid-air, her face turning a deep purplish-red, so embarrassed she wished she could disappear into the ground.
"President Qin, my people are tired from their journey and need to rest," Feng Lingyi said, turning to Qin Xiao.
"I've already arranged a hotel; you can check in anytime." Qin Xiao smiled slightly, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
"President Feng, please."
The group left the airport in a grand procession, leaving Qin Nanxi standing alone, her expression shifting between anger and resentment.
"Qin Xiao, you just wait!" he growled through gritted teeth.
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