Chapter 98 The End of Autumn
The controlled drugs and import records found at Song Tingfeng's company and home were the same white drug found in He Tianqi's bedroom. Xin Wenqing and Song Qingyun testified in court.
The verdict came quickly.
Morikawa Group Chairman He Chuan suffered a sudden illness and became bedridden, stepping down. His 46% stake was inherited by his daughter Xin Tong. Shareholder Xin Wenqing resigned from the board of directors.
At the age of 23, Xin Tong became the largest shareholder of Morikawa Group and took office as the chairman of Morikawa Group, completely taking control of this huge and wealthy clothing industry empire.
After Song Tingfeng was imprisoned, the Song family was affected by public opinion, and their situation took a sharp turn for the worse, completely falling from grace.
After Song Qingyun took over the company and all the property of the Song family, he eliminated all the chronic problems related to Song Tingfeng. After a sharp reduction in the scale of the company, it finally stabilized. Although it is now in a remote corner and is far inferior to before, it has the advantage of harmonious and steady development.
Kelly's position as president is replaced by Xin Tong, and CEO Ji Ning takes over. Quan Li, the president's secretary, is promoted to secretary to the chairman.
Xin Tong, Chairwoman of the Morikawa Group, established an entrepreneurship fund to provide financial support to qualified female entrepreneurs nationwide. Xin Tong was named "Entrepreneur Role Model of the Year" and was personally presented with the award by the mayor of Wucheng City.
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The Empire Hotel was brightly lit, and the banquet hall was magnificent. Almost everyone with a little bit of status in Wucheng considered it an important occasion and had to be present.
——This was the public dinner where the Jiang family announced Jiang Wangyue as the next generation successor.
Xin Tong stood quietly in the corner of the banquet hall, holding a glass of champagne in her hand, watching from afar.
Jiang Yuanbin and Jiang Wangyue stood in the center, surrounded by the crowd. The little girl was incredibly gifted, recognized at a grand public ceremony, taught by a master, and expected to inherit and lead the future of this century-old suit-making family.
Xin Tong stood in the corner of the crowd.
There were often people talking around. She lowered her head and heard that everyone's topic, besides Jiang Wangyue, was about another person.
Someone who wasn't here. Someone she knew well.
"Jiang Chongyan" is too deeply bound to the Jiang family. He is the only heir, a glorious child of destiny, and the most mysterious top second generation. This is a fact known to everyone in Wucheng.
——But now, the successor of the Jiang family has become Jiang Cheng’s youngest daughter Jiang Wangyue, and that young master didn’t even attend.
When he became the family successor, he never showed his face for more than ten years.
Even on the day when he was no longer the heir to the family and power was transferred, he did not show up.
From the beginning to the end, more than a decade had passed in the blink of an eye. Unknown to others, unseen by prying eyes, fame and fortune came and went, gained and then dissipated, leaving not even a vague silhouette behind, free as a firework in the wind.
It was him. That was just who he was.
Just as she was in a daze, someone suddenly lifted her arm. Xin Tong looked up in surprise and saw Jiang Wangyue holding her hand with a smile.
"Sister, my grandfather is looking for you."
She was pulled away, stunned, until she reached Jiang Yuanbin. This was the center of the crowd, and Xin Tong felt a little embarrassed as everyone looked at her. This was the Jiang family's home turf, and she had originally just wanted to keep a low profile.
Looking up, I saw an elderly man standing next to Jiang Yuanbin. He was wearing a well-tailored suit, had a neat figure, an elegant smile, and glasses.
The more Xin Tong looked, the more familiar it seemed. Suddenly, a thought struck her: Isn't this...
This is a face you only see in the news!
Before she understood why Jiang Yuanbin pulled her over, she saw Jiang Yuanbin introduce himself to that person with a proud look on his face the next second.
The old man said, "This is my most proud student."
Xin Tong opened her mouth. She looked at Jiang Yuanbin's profile. He smiled proudly, with wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. She had seen that expression many times before, every time he talked about her with others, he had that expression.
He has taught many students throughout his life, and they are all outstanding. However, he himself is not talented and has only started teaching lately. In terms of qualifications and abilities, he is not even as good as the worst ones.
Yet, when she needed help the most, when she was questioned and ridiculed by the whole city, he recognized her, helped her, and taught her. He was always sincere and gave her all he knew, letting her come and go freely in the old house, guiding her when she got stuck, and treating her like family.
In front of such an important person, he pulled her over, introduced her, and said that she was his most proud student.
Xin Tong bent down and shook hands with the old man. His heart sank, and for a moment he was speechless.
The old man smiled and said, "You're welcome. I've already retired. I'm just an old man."
"I've heard your name before. So you are Xin Tong."
"The young are to be feared."
He glanced at Jiang Wangyue, then at Xin Tong, and suddenly sighed softly, "The world will develop upwards. The road is right under our feet."
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While drinking, Xin Tong found a quiet place to watch the moonlight. Not far away, he saw Wu Sifeng surrounded by a crowd, socializing there.
Xin Tong saw that she quickly got bored and looked around out of boredom. The next second, she suddenly saw herself from a distance. Her eyes immediately lit up and she left the crowd and walked towards herself.
Xin Tong smiled, stood there and waited for her.
Miss Wu is a very popular figure now.
Wu Sifeng is playful and likes to chase stars. He also gets involved in entertainment affairs and has his own social media account. Compared with other people in the circle, he is considered the most active second generation in the eyes of the public.
Knowing that she liked this industry, her father simply set up an entertainment company for her and she became the producer, and she could invest in whoever she wanted.
In the first month after taking over, she invited her favorite actress and actor to form a couple, found someone to tailor a script for her, found a director and crew, and started filming immediately.
It’s a low-budget web drama with very little investment, but it unexpectedly became a huge hit. It’s sweet and refreshing. Every time it’s updated every day, netizens all over the Internet are raving about it. Even the CP super topic avatar of the two actors is a photo of Wu Sifeng, with the words “Long live the sponsor mother” written on it.
Not only that, the actress also rose rapidly.
Wu Sifeng became famous in one battle.
Just like that, Wu Sifeng stopped showing off diamonds and buying bags. He just read scripts, selected actors, and stayed in the crew every day.
A group of netizens tagged her everywhere, begging her to act in films and calling her the "God of BG". More and more actors in the circle began to recommend themselves to Wu Sifeng, and even many fans of celebrities gave suggestions to the studio, asking the celebrities to curry favor with Wu Sifeng.
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Xin Tong saw her coming over and asked with a smile, "Why isn't Mr. Wu on the set today?"
Wu Sifeng rolled his eyes at her and handed her a ticket in a very arrogant manner.
"Aiden has a match today, and he's the referee."
"This is the front row, center seat. I took your seat during the Tonight Storm performance of BEGIN, and now I'm giving it back to you. You won't always feel like I owe you anything."
Xin Tong took the ticket and was quite surprised. "Where did you get it?"
"Isn't it easy for me to get a ticket?"
Wu Sifeng coughed twice, his expression a little unnatural. He glanced at Xin Tong and then quickly looked away.
"You and Aiden..."
She had a conflicted expression, wanting to know the answer but also afraid it would be one she didn't want to hear. Her gaze averted, and her voice suddenly dropped, "...to what extent?"
Xin Tong pretended not to understand, "What do you mean?"
Wu Sifeng stamped his foot and said, "That's right, you guys, how far have you progressed?"
"Which step? What are the steps?"
Wu Sifeng hesitated, "Just, holding hands, hugging." She gritted her teeth and swallowed, "Something like that."
"Oh, you're asking that." Xin Tong touched her belly, "I'm trying to have a baby girl."
"What!!!" He roared with eyes wide open.
Xin Tong was almost dying of laughter. Wu Sifeng saw her laughing so exaggeratedly and knew she was teasing him again. He was so angry at her inappropriate joke that his face turned red. "Don't tell me! I don't want to hear it anymore!"
Then he strode forward and walked away angrily.
Xin Tong looked at her back as she walked away, then lowered her head and looked at the ticket in her hand.
The banquet was grand, with celebrities from all over the city gathered. Xin Tong walked further and further away from the crowd, the noise gradually leaving her mind. She walked out the door and saw a sky full of stars.
The process of sneaking out was not difficult. The Bentley sped along, and she got out of the car right at the entrance of the competition venue.
Looking up, the night is intoxicating, the neon lights are bright, and the venue is filled with cheers.
Xin Tong sat down. This was the first row in the inner field. The lights in the audience area were dim, and all the light was focused on the stage.
Before the official competition began, there was a referee performance. Xin Tong could already see a tall man standing at the edge of the stage as the speakers vibrated.
He was dressed simply. His sweatshirt was baggy, a long silver chain hung from his pants, and he wore a blue cap. The cap sat askew on his head, pushing his long blond hair back, leaving only a few wisps visible on the side of his thin face.
The dark stage and deep colors obscured his face, making it easier to see it at a glance.
The sharp brow bone is simple, but it makes the three moles more obvious. The plump lips are connected to the smooth jawline, and the small earrings flashed for a moment.
The stage lights spun and hit his face.
The moment he walked onto the stage, huge cheers erupted from the audience, almost drowning the venue.
He became famous at a young age, emerged out of nowhere, swept the world championships, and became the number one B-Boy.
He influenced countless dancers and inspired countless others. Whenever Aiden is mentioned, he is the eternal king, the unwavering victor. He is so high-spirited, so insolent, so unattainable, like a distant, shining star in the sky.
Too many people admire him, too many people look up to him, and too many people, after seeing him dance, ignited their love for dance, their love for the stage and performance, and threw themselves into this industry without hesitation.
Every movement was beautiful, every turn perfect. The spins were crisp and clean, his tall, lean body awash in energy, light and fervent, like the wind and fire of the valley, burning until only life and ideals remained.
The overwhelming screams and applause almost filled the night sky.
Xin Tong stood by the river in the moonlight. Half an hour had passed since the game ended, and the streetlights cast a silvery glow as she waited at the door.
From a distance, she saw the man walk out of the door. His eyes suddenly fell on her and he was stunned for a moment.
He didn't expect her to come.
Xin Tong herself hadn't expected this. Wu Sifeng had given her this ticket on short notice, and she hadn't even known he had a match today.
The man stopped, then suddenly turned around and went back in.
After several minutes, the door was suddenly pushed open. He stopped running, put his right hand behind his back, and walked towards her step by step as if hiding something.
Not until he was completely in front of Xin Tong did he suddenly stretch out his hand and throw something over in a cool and arrogant manner.
Xin Tong caught it in a hurry.
Then I realized it was a bouquet of red roses, bright red, warm, and gorgeous.
Every time they met, he would bring a bouquet of flowers.
This time it came so suddenly that she thought there was nothing - but she didn't expect that he would prepare it even without knowing she was coming.
Was it a habit? Or did he intend to meet her after the competition?
"Oh, red roses."
Unable to suppress her smile, Xin Tong tried very hard to control the corners of her mouth, "What's the meaning of sending these flowers?"
Asking despite knowing the answer.
"It's nothing." The man touched his nose, looked into the distance, and put his hands in his pockets.
Xin Tong suddenly reached into her bag to take out her cell phone and placed the flowers on the bench next to her.
Jiang Chongyan's expression immediately fell. He picked it up and handed it to her without saying anything. "You take it."
"I'm busy, let's talk later." She looked down at her phone.
"No, take it now." He curled his lips quickly, pulled her left hand, spread her fingers one by one, and stuffed the flowers in.
When I looked up again, I saw the woman with a sly look on her face, smiling triumphantly. There was nothing on my phone.
“…” Jiang Chongyan knew that he was being teased by her again. He stared at her with his dark pupils for a while, and simply stopped talking. He covered her left hand holding the flowers with his big hand and pulled her forward.
The silver moonlight fell on the two of them.
Jiang Chongyan sat on the motorcycle and put a helmet on her.
"It's custom-made so you can hear what's being said."
“Give it a try.”
The river was crystal clear, its mist thick and intoxicating. The grand public banquet at the Wucheng Empire Hotel continued, neon lights blazing on both banks. They were the only two people in the world escaping into the night.
The motorcycle sped along the bridge over the river.
Xin Tong hugged his waist tightly. She placed the red rose on her chest, but since she had no hands to hold it, she could only press it between her chest and the man's back.
Bright red petals scattered in the wind, and dewdrops fell like tears, rubbing against her chest and pressing against his back. Their hearts were connected through the flower.
The helmet blocked out all sounds from the world. In the hazy, lightning-fast sound, only the young man's voice came clearly from his ears.
“…It means I like you.”
"The heart is like a battlefield, indulge in it without hesitation. Even if everything is taken away, you will still be happy."
Jiang Chongyan paused slightly, his voice slow, low, quiet, with an indescribable tenderness.
“I have been very happy this year.”
Xin Tong opened her eyes wide. The tips of her ears felt slightly hot. A smile slowly formed at the corners of her mouth, and she tightened her hands.
The strong wind blew the hem of her clothes. Xin Tong saw the hem of her skirt fluttering in the air behind her. The road ahead was long and distant. Looking up, she saw a full moon in the sky.
"Autumn is coming to an end," she said softly.
In the sound of the wind, the man's voice was filled with laughter, clear and sweet, and fell into her ears.
"Yeah. But every day I can't forget is forever."
——End of the main text——
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