In November 2025, soft sunlight filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the Xiao family's spacious living room and giving the entire space a cozy and comfortable warm hue.
Xiao Weiyi leaned lazily on the sofa, holding a mobile phone in her hand, talking to her best friend Huang Yunxi.
"Yunxi, are you free this weekend? Come to my house and meet my third brother." Xiao Weiyi's voice was brisk, with a bit of playfulness and mystery.
Huang Yunxi on the other end of the phone was slightly stunned, then responded with a smile: "Okay, Weiyi, it's true that I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you a lot.
But what’s so special about suddenly letting me know your third brother?
I don't think that's appropriate. In the Middle East, men are supposed to marry four wives."
Xiao Weiyi covered his mouth and chuckled, keeping it a secret: "You'll know when we meet, I promise to give you a surprise.
No, no, my third brother is not like my second brother who is always affectionate. I asked him and he only wants to be with one girl for the rest of his life."
The weekend finally arrived, and Huang Yunxi, dressed up carefully, stepped into the Xiao family's living room.
She was wearing a light blue slim dress that perfectly outlined her graceful figure. Her soft long hair fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, showing her gentle temperament.
At this time, Osa was standing by the window, concentrating on reading a book about Chinese history in his hand.
He has a tall and straight figure, a well-defined face, and his deep eyes seem to contain endless stars.
Hearing the footsteps, Osa raised his head and his eyes were instantly attracted by Huang Yunxi.
The unique gentle aura she exuded was completely different from the passionate and unrestrained Middle Eastern women in his memory. It was like a breeze that quietly stirred his heartstrings.
Huang Yunxi couldn't help but be slightly distracted when she saw Osa.
The man in front of him had the handsomeness and depth that are unique to Middle Eastern people, and he also had a kind of elegant temperament due to living in China for many years. He exuded a unique charm. Xiao Zhen and Osa's mother Sarah both had outstanding looks, so of course Osa also looked like a human.
Xiao Weiyi stepped forward at the right moment and introduced with a smile: "Third brother, this is my best friend Huang Yunxi; Yunxi, this is my third brother Osa. He is fluent in Chinese and studied in Hong Kong and the mainland before college."
Osa raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a charming smile, and said in standard Chinese: "Ms. Yunxi, nice to meet you. Seeing you today, I finally realized that there are such gentle and moving people in the world."
Huang Yunxi's cheeks flushed slightly as she softly replied, "Your Highness, Prince Osa, I have long heard of your name. I am honored to meet you today."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the three of them sat down to chat. Osa enthusiastically recounted his fascinating experiences studying in China. From the bustling streets of the port city to the ancient cultural relics of the mainland, his stories unfolded like vivid scrolls before Huang Yunxi's eyes.
Huang Yunxi also shared her insights and experiences in the business field. Her intelligence and independence made Osa secretly admire her.
Unconsciously, the two of them became more and more compatible as they talked, and a strange attraction quietly spread between them.
After the blind date, Osa and Huang Yunxi contacted each other more frequently.
Osa would send Huang Yunxi greeting messages in the early morning, sharing a magnificent photo of the sunrise in the Jordanian desert with the caption: "Today's sunrise in the desert reminds me of the tenderness of your smile."
In between her busy work, Huang Yunxi would reply to Osa with some interesting stories or share a good book she had just read.
At night, they often video-call each other. Osa would play guitar and sing a Middle Eastern love song for Huang Yunxi. Despite the language barrier, the soulful melody touched Huang Yunxi's heart.
Huang Yunxi will show Osa her newly learned Chinese tea art. From warming the cup, adding tea to pouring water and making tea, every movement is graceful and calm. Osa watches intently on the other side of the screen, his eyes full of admiration.
Sometimes, Osa would invite Huang Yunxi to participate in some cultural activities.
They walked through the exhibition halls of art exhibitions, quietly exchanging their feelings about each work; or sat at a classical music concert, feeling each other's heartbeats in the melodious tunes.
At a private party, Osa held Huang Yunxi's hand and strolled in the garden.
The moonlight was like water, pouring down upon them. Osa suddenly stopped, looked deeply into Huang Yunxi's eyes, and whispered, "Yunxi, since I met you, my world seems to have become more colorful. Will you accompany me through more beautiful times?"
Huang Yunxi nodded slightly, tears of happiness flashing in her eyes...
At the same time, in the global financial field, the new financial solutions promoted by Xiao Zhen are moving forward with unstoppable momentum.
The new global settlement central bank system, the new SOFT international cross-border settlement system, has been like a bombshell in the financial market since its inception.
In Europe, many countries have extended olive branches and actively sought cooperation with the new SOFT system.
Financial powers such as France and Germany have taken the lead in conducting in-depth negotiations with the Xiao family team, hoping to use this innovative system to improve their efficiency and status in global financial settlement and break the shackles of the traditional settlement system.
In Asia, Southeast Asian countries have shown great enthusiasm.
Malaysia, Singapore and other countries quickly formed professional teams and worked closely with Xiao Zhen's team, striving to complete system access as soon as possible to seize the initiative in regional financial competition.
Some countries in Central Asia are also unwilling to lag behind. They see the huge opportunities that the new SOFT system brings to their own economic development and are actively preparing for cooperation.
In the Americas, although some traditional financial giants are still taking a wait-and-see attitude, many emerging economies are eager to join the cooperation.
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