Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Cheng Yanzheng reached out and shook hands with Jiang Tian.
His tone was unreadable: "Hello."
The business partner, unaware of the situation, exclaimed with surprise, "You two actually know each other! What a coincidence!"
Jiang Tian nodded in agreement: "Yes, we are old acquaintances. It's such a coincidence that we meet here today."
"Alright, alright, you two have a good chat, I'll make room for you."
The business partner, very perceptive, was about to leave with a smile when Jiang Tian stopped him: "I'll have more opportunities to talk with President Cheng in the future. Today is my day, I don't have time to chat. David, take good care of your friend, I'll be going now."
Jiang Tian smiled and nodded at Cheng Yanzheng, then walked away gracefully.
The partner didn't notice anything amiss and continued chatting with Cheng Yanzheng with a smile.
Cheng Yanzheng answered him calmly and deliberately, his tone even but his words were meaningful.
"What's wrong? Did you go crazy from seeing so many beautiful women and handsome men?"
Xia Zicheng smiled and approached Du Baiwei, patting her on the shoulder.
Du Baiwei suddenly came to her senses. She looked at Xia Zicheng, unable to utter a single word for a long time.
She was shocked.
No one could understand her shock.
After leaving City A, Du Baiwei gradually felt like a fish in water.
For the employees who followed them to the new city, it was an unfamiliar city, and everything was unfamiliar.
Du Baiwei liked this unfamiliarity.
As his assistant, she knew that Cheng Yanzheng didn't have any relatives or friends in this city.
For a whole year, he lived like an ascetic.
The social circles here are vastly different from those in my original city.
Du Baiwei has witnessed many dramatic and absurd things while following the boss.
In her view, the CEO has weathered many storms and is now starting a new chapter in his life here.
But today, Du Baiwei even began to doubt her own eyes.
She met Jiang Tian.
The president's wife, Jiang Tian.
Rumors circulated that she was receiving medical treatment abroad, but she made a glamorous return a year later, stealing everyone's attention as the chief designer.
A year later, when Du Baiwei saw Jiang Tian again, she felt a sense of unfamiliarity.
After leaving her status as a wealthy wife, Jiang Tian's makeup and style have undergone a significant change.
The Jiang Tian that Du Baiwei had seen in public before gave the impression of being a domestic and homely person.
Now, however, she seems like a completely different person.
Individualistic and glamorous.
If Du Baiwei hadn't seen Jiang Tian with her own eyes, she would have almost doubted whether she was dreaming.
She had absolutely no idea what was going on.
Jiang Tian held a fashion show in the new city as her first show after returning to China.
She also invited her ex-husband.
Even though the two were face to face, neither of them revealed their marital relationship.
If the Jiang Tian in front of me is real, then the rumors that she is recuperating from an illness must be false.
Suddenly remembering something, Du Baiwei became somewhat agitated.
If they were still a loving couple, they would never pretend not to know each other in public.
Thinking about the president's life over the past year, his absent wife, and the current chief designer Emily... a bold guess emerged in Du Baiwei's mind.
Perhaps the rumors about the CEO's marital breakdown are not unfounded.
The president never talks about his personal affairs with his employees.
Whether he is currently married or divorced is unknown.
Even though Du Baiwei was his personal assistant, she still couldn't find a way to investigate her boss.
However, all signs indicate that the president and his wife have separated.
They broke up, so does that mean she has a chance?
Thinking of this, Du Baiwei's heart began to beat faster than usual.
She was lost in thought, while Xia Zicheng was observing his friend whom he had met at the company with great interest.
He had never seen Assistant Du display such a rich range of expressions before.
What are you thinking about?
Reminded by Xia Zicheng, Du Baiwei finally came to her senses.
She forced a smile: "I wasn't thinking about anything."
Seeing that she didn't want to say more, Xia Zicheng chose to respect her wishes and then extended an invitation: "Okay, how about we get together tonight? This fashion show should be over soon, and we'll have plenty of time afterwards."
Du Baiwei shook her head: "The president might have other work to do, and I have to be available whenever he calls."
"You're a very competent assistant," Xia Zicheng praised her.
Du Baiwei just smiled and didn't say anything more.
By the time the entire show ended, it was already very late.
Just as Du Baiwei was about to ask Cheng Yanzheng if he had any other plans, Cheng Yanzheng said to her, "You should go back first."
"Then, President, shall I call a driver for you?" Du Baiwei responded quickly.
Cheng Yanzheng shook his head, his voice soft: "No need, I have to see a friend."
Du Baiwei's heart skipped a beat.
She forced a smile: "Shall I make a restaurant reservation for you?"
Cheng Yanzheng shook his head: "You don't need any of that, you can go back."
Who does he want to see?
Du Baiwei had only one question on her mind.
Cheng Yanzheng told her to leave, but she found herself unable to take a step.
She remained motionless, but Cheng Yanzheng didn't notice her at all.
His attention seemed to be focused on other things.
The two of them were in the underground parking lot at the moment. The guests had left one after another, and there were only rows of cars and not many people.
Just then, a series of footsteps sounded.
It was the sound of high heels clicking on the ground.
Du Baiwei usually needs to wear high heels, but she always feels that her steps are often hurried, after all, as an assistant, she has a lot of schedules every day.
But this person was different; her steps carried a certain leisurely air.
Step by step, when she finally saw her true face, Du Baiwei turned deathly pale.
No one paid attention to her expression.
Jiang Tian, who was just being fawned over, appeared in the underground parking lot.
She wore a long coat, yet still looked casual and chic.
She walked straight up to Cheng Yanzheng: "You didn't have to wait too long, did you?"
Cheng Yanzheng stared intently at her, his gaze deep.
He paused for a second, then shook his head: "No."
"That's good. I was held up by some things. Let's go?" Jiang Tian smiled at him.
Cheng Yanzheng nodded slightly.
The two got into the Cullinan one after the other, neither of them turning around to look at Du Baiwei.
In the passenger seat, Jiang Tian crossed her arms and closed her eyes to rest, while Cheng Yanzheng stared straight ahead, expressionless.
When they arrived at their destination, they got off the car in silence.
Cheng Yanzheng found a secluded teahouse and booked a private room.
"Thank you, Mr. Cheng, for your investment. If you hadn't sent me that email, I probably wouldn't have had a chance to come back. Please take a look at this contract; if you're not satisfied, we can make some changes."
Jiang Tian had a faint smile on her face.
Cheng Yanzheng glanced at her, then picked up the document and carefully flipped through it page by page.
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