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As soon as he heard the door open, Feng Chibai looked straight over. After seeing who it was, he stood up and made room for her.
Lin Tang was not polite and sat down in his most comfortable office chair as soon as she arrived. Using his computer, she asked Ying Yu to transfer the data from her own computer.
While checking the modifications, he kept muttering, "Boss Feng, this will cost extra. Who else is so considerate as us to come and provide after-sales service? I don't mind. Xiao Ying is usually very busy, and I have to take time out to come and modify this thing for you."
She spoke with a smile, without raising her head.
He was terrified to death when he heard it, and he gritted his teeth and muttered softly, "Boss, don't hurt me."
Then he hurriedly explained to Feng Chibai: "Boss Feng, I really didn't think so."
Don't bring him along when she's joking. She's fearless, but he's a coward. What's more, the target is an evil capitalist, and he doesn't want to be banned.
Feng Chibai didn't seem angry, but smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll fight back at the research institute when the time comes."
The file was edited fairly quickly. After saving it, Lin Tang waved to Feng Chibai, signaling him to come over and take a look. However, as soon as he came over, Lin Tang immediately kicked his swivel chair to the side, sliding quite a distance away. It didn't seem like he was making room for him, but rather simply wanted to play.
Ying Yu saw her scurry off with her chair, and then saw Feng Chibai standing at the table, half-bent over, moving the mouse. He suddenly felt uneasy. When he stood up to offer him his seat, she didn't even stand up straight. As if she had predicted this, Feng Chibai didn't even look away, but gestured to him to stop, indicating that he could just sit there.
Ying Yu glanced sullenly at Lin Tang, who had floated to the French window and was sitting like a big boss. He felt in his heart that fortunately they were a family, otherwise, with such an arrogant attitude, he would be beaten to death sooner or later if he was thrown into the street.
After Feng Chibai checked everything, Ying stood up and said to Lin Tang, "Boss, it's time to go."
Lin Tang turned around nonchalantly, glanced at the time on her phone, and said, "I'm off work, and I've packed my bag."
Ying Yu glanced at the backpack still on the sofa beside him and curled his lips. Was he going to abandon him?
Fortunately, the man he assumed was an evil capitalist still had some conscience. He glanced at the assistant and said, "I'll have the driver take you home first."
Upon hearing this, Ying Yu immediately burst into tears of gratitude and said, "Boss Feng is really kind-hearted."
When there were only two people left in the room, Feng Chibai walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, leaned against the half-drawn curtains, and stared at her quietly.
Because of the project, Lin Tang was in a good mood today. She waved her hand and said generously, "What do you want to eat tonight? I'll treat you. Don't be polite to me, but if it's over a thousand, shut up."
After all, her salary is limited and does not allow her to be overly generous.
Feng Chibai's lips curved slightly, his long eyebrows half-closed: "Why are you suddenly asking for a treat?"
The reason Lin Tang gave was very casual, he just invited me because he was in a good mood.
Not wanting to disturb her, Feng Chibai let her go. Although he had politely asked her before, when the moment came, he still made the decision himself.
In the restaurant, the two of them ate quietly. Suddenly, Feng Chibai put down his fork, thinking of something, and asked without reason, "Lin Tang, do you remember that Qingming night? I asked you a question. I want to hear a different answer, about...your answer."
Lin Tang was stunned for a moment, his mind went blank for a moment, but after slowly thinking back, the memory of that question slowly came to his mind.
——Lin Tang, how do you feel when you are alone?
She didn't understand why something that had already been put to rest was brought forward again, so she asked, "Why are you suddenly talking about this?"
But before he could answer, she began to think about something else: "It's all right, don't let your imagination run wild again. I won't comfort you this time."
After all, she had clearly told him that if she continued to comfort him she would be a puppy, and she didn't want to slap herself in the face.
But Feng Chibai was a little persistent: "I'm just curious...what do you think?"
The seriousness in his words made Lin Tang's heart waver. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she said with a contradictory sense of uncertainty and certainty: "Me? Um... I probably won't have any reaction."
Something flashed through her mind, and she raised her lips and asked him, "Have you heard of a wandering planet?"
Feng Chi Bai frowned slightly, waiting for her next words.
"This is a lonely star that was exiled by the star system and wandered the interstellar space at an unknown time. It sounds pitiful, doesn't it?"
"But there's another theory: rogue planets are the survivors of a star's death in a supernova. They're lonely but also lucky. Free from any constraints, they'll simply move forward without a care in the world, no longer looking back."
Lin Tang glanced at him sideways: "Humanity itself is a lonely existence. Since this world will eventually perish, why can't we live more freely and casually like a wandering planet?"
Feng Chibai's eyes were filled with mixed emotions, but he suddenly laughed: "If that's the case, I hope so too."
If the end of the universe is loneliness, why should we dwell on it?
So, when that day comes, he hopes they can all move on.
*
On the day of the M9+ new product launch, there was a session for cooperative research institutions to speak, so Lin Tang and Ying were invited to attend the launch conference together.
The two of them were sitting near the exit. There were many reporters and media, as well as some ordinary audiences, in the venue. However, there was a special person arranged behind Lin Tang.
She turned around and looked at Wen Yuting who suddenly appeared, raised her eyebrows in surprise, and asked, "Why are you here?"
Wen Yuting winked and smiled as she explained, "I originally bought an audience ticket to come and see my idol, but I happened to run into your husband during the day. I was afraid you'd be bored, so I picked this place for me."
The audience seats were far away from the podium and the view was not as good as this place, so she was still very happy to accept this arrangement.
Lin Tang was about to ask what this had to do with her idol when the stage suddenly invited the new product spokesperson for M9+ to come on stage to introduce the product. She subconsciously looked up, and the moment she saw Jiang Muyan, she swallowed her words back.
However, Jiang Muyan is not the only spokesperson, there is also another actress named Su Yu.
But Wen Yuting didn't seem to like her very much. From the moment she took the stage, Miss Wen kept complaining, "Who had the stupid idea to let them both be spokespeople?"
Lin Tang didn't know much about the entertainment industry, so when he heard her words, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Wen Yuting's face was tense, full of displeasure: "They are rivals, and that woman even posted a message on the tree hole implying my idol. It turns out that my idol has a good temper and doesn't bother with her."
When rival companies endorse the same product, the publicity effect can indeed be maximized. However, Feng Chibai didn't seem so wicked. Furthermore, from what she saw, he didn't seem to pay much attention to what was going on in the industry. Fearing that the young lady's wrath would spread to him, she quickly defended him, saying, "Feng Chibai couldn't have come up with such a lousy idea. Perhaps the PR department was just trying to create some hype."
Wen Yuting's expression didn't improve. She lowered her head slightly, as if investigating something. Suddenly, she hummed twice and finally found the culprit: "That damn Zhao Yingxun, he relied on his connections to get people in."
Lin Tang was puzzled. What did this have to do with Zhao Yingxun?
It was not until Wen Yuting explained it to her that she understood that the actress named Su Yu was a small internet celebrity who rose to fame through hype, and was later signed by the Zhao family's entertainment company. All kinds of resources were poured into her hands, and the stars she worked with were always of lower status than herself.
During the conversation, it was Su Yu's turn to speak. With a sweet smile, she said to the reporters who had come from afar, "Hello everyone, I'm actress Su Yu, and I'm also the spokesperson for the M9+ smartphone. I'm very happy..."
She paused for a moment, then suddenly shifted her gaze to Feng Chibai, a hint of affection flickering in her eyes. "Our CEO Feng has given me this opportunity to stand on the stage of this press conference. I'm also honored to have established a long-term partnership with Yunhe. I hope everyone will support our products."
This was her usual tactic, and Wen Yuting recognized it immediately, her teeth itching with rage. Her idol's self-introduction was perfectly normal, yet she insisted on trying to establish a connection.
Feng Chibai's expression remained unchanged, not even a single word in response. Seeing this, the host quickly smoothed things over, saying, "We know that Mu Yan and Xiao Yu are both very prominent figures in their respective industries. How do you feel about being invited to be the spokespersons for the new M9+?"
According to the protocol, Jiang Muyan should have spoken first. But perhaps because his words hadn't stirred any ripples, Su Yu, who was closer to the host, grabbed the microphone and said, "This is actually a very strange fate. When I was still a little-known person, I accidentally saw a new product launch of Yunhe on the Internet. At first glance, I thought Mr. Feng was very handsome. I didn't expect to have the opportunity to meet him up close now. Although I appear calm on the surface, I am actually very excited inside. I wonder if I will have the honor to shake hands with our Mr. Feng."
Wen Yuting didn't like her in the first place, and now she was even more furious when she heard this. She stood up for Lin Tang and said, "Give us back President Feng? Hey, he usually relies on hype to get to the top, and now he's even trying to get close to married people. Lin Tang, if he dares to hold your hand, divorce him!"
Even Ying Yu couldn't help but frown and said, "That's right! Boss, she said that, aren't you angry?"
Lin Tang didn't quite understand: "Why should I be angry?"
He knew Lin Tang was like a cyborg in this kind of situation, but he couldn't be so cyborg. So he said, "Why are you angry? Did your brain get damaged during the experiment?"
Lin Tang frowned, as if he didn't hear him scolding him, and his eyes unconsciously fell on the man on the stage.
Across the crowd, he seemed to cast a glance over here, and among the swaying figures, the two people's eyes met.
She suddenly felt a little strange, not because she thought the two people's behavior was strange, but because she felt strange.
Because she actually began to wonder whether he would actually do it.
Did she hope or not? If she was just watching the show, then she should have hoped. But unfortunately, Feng Chibai didn't do that.
Lin Tang's expression remained calm, but Wen Yuting breathed a sigh of relief for her: "It's okay, it's okay, you two don't have to divorce for the time being."
The press conference was still going on, but after this little episode, Feng Chibai's gaze seemed to always be looking over here intentionally or unintentionally, as if he wanted to see something clearly.
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