However, Chen Cheng knew very well that tonight, he had already won.
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CGG, New Year’s Eve, the city lights dazzling.
Prominent figures and wealthy rchants gathered here, making it the most dazzling arena of fa and fortune in the city.
A long-wheelbase Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly stopped in front of the red carpet. The car door opened, and Chen Cheng stepped out in a bespoke black suit, exuding regal elegance in every movent.
He extended his hand, and a woman in a burgundy haute couture gown elegantly stepped out — it was Xiao ier.
Tonight, Xiao ier’s makeup was exquisite, her charm radiant.
The burgundy dress beautifully outlined her voluptuous figure, elegant yet alluring.
A massive diamond necklace on her cool white neck burst into dazzling flas under the flashing lights, instantly making her the center of attention as she appeared in this image for the first ti.
"Xiao Cheng, so many people?"
Chen Cheng patted the back of her hand, "Don’t be nervous, just consider it a fun outing."
Xiao ier nodded slightly, and the two stepped onto the red carpet, flanked by blinding flares of the cara flashes.
Reporters with long and short lenses crowded around them, shouts rising and falling: "Mr. Chen, look this way!"
The two stopped at the photo zone, capturing the last mont of this year’s evening.
"Miss Xiao, you are absolutely stunning tonight."
The host checked their identities with the information card and asked the companion according to the procedure, "You chose such a dress tonight, could you share so inspiration behind your outfit?"
The usual inquiry beca a major difficulty for Xiao ier.
Chen Cheng felt her arm tense up while entwining his, and he smiled calmly, slightly turned sideways, cleverly shielding Xiao ier from so overly eager spotlights while demonstrating utmost gentlemanly deanor, allowing the dia to capture the perfect angle of their photo together.
"My wife’s dress tonight was specially chosen." Chen Cheng slowly said, "As for inspiration, I suppose it was about welcoming the new year in the best state."
Chen Cheng’s answer was impeccable, not only skillfully avoiding sensitive questions about the brand and price of the dress, but also discreetly praising Xiao ier and shifting the topic to a positive direction.
The host, being savvy, imdiately followed Chen Cheng’s words: "Indeed, new year, new prospects! I believe both of you will have even better developnt in the new year! Wishing you both a happy new year!"
"Thank you." Chen Cheng responded politely, then led Xiao ier into the banquet hall.
Freed from the reporters’ enclosure, Xiao ier visibly relaxed. "Thank you, Xiao Cheng."
"No problem, just a small scene." Chen Cheng teased, "In the future, you might have to attend more occasions with ."
"I thought looking beautiful and standing beside you would be enough." Xiao ier spoke her mind, "Looks like I still need to learn how to handle these situations."
Chen Cheng smiled and ruffled her hair, "Don’t worry, take it slow, no rush."
The two took the elevator straight to the top floor of CGG Building.
Chen Cheng wasn’t here for the first ti, but Xiao ier was.
When she saw the mirror-like marble floor, the luxurious crystal chandeliers, and the scene of upper society mingling, the breath she had just relaxed ca back.
"Is Sister Lin’s company... this luxurious?" She asked quietly.
Chen Cheng smiled, "It’s alright, ours will be even better in the future."
"You talk big."
Xiao ier didn’t know that Chen Cheng had already bought the Green City Building, "But I believe everything you say will co true."
"That’s right, believe in , can’t go wrong."
The two gracefully entered, the server approached with a tray, Chen Cheng casually took a glass of champagne, Xiao ier mimicked the action.
Her gaze quickly searched among the crowd, just wanting to find one or two familiar faces to ease the current tension.
"Sister Xiao Er? You are so beautiful today!"
i Xiang had noticed them since they walked in and ca over.
Xiao ier visibly relaxed upon seeing i Xiang, "Really? I’m still not used to wearing such a dress."
"Really pretty! The dress suits you well!" i Xiang laughed and said, "Burgundy makes your skin look fairer, as if you are glowing!"
"Really?" Xiao ier also looked at i Xiang, "You look very beautiful today too."
i Xiang was wearing a champagne-colored sequined mini dress today, the skirt length accentuating her slender calves, paired with silver stilettos that further highlighted her shapely figure.
"Compared to you, I’m still lacking~" i Xiang placed her gaze on Chen Cheng, "Brother Cheng."
Chen Cheng nodded in response.
Xiao ier exhaled deeply, "i Xiang, you have no idea, I was so nervous downstairs just now."
"It’s alright, with Brother Cheng here, everything will be fine."
"That’s true."
As the two were speaking, Wen Shulin also walked over at that mont.
Today she was radiating confidence, wearing a silver-white rmaid gown that outlined her perfect figure. Her long black hair was styled in an elegant updo, revealing her long graceful neck, adorned with an erald necklace that added a touch of noble elegance to her aura.
Her gestures and movents were full of queen-like deanor.
Upon seeing Xiao ier’s outfit, her eyes lit up as well.
"Xiao Er, you look beautiful today."
"Sister Lin, you do too." Xiao ier relaxed quite a bit, "Congratulations~"
Wen Shulin smiled slightly, "Did Mr. Chen tell you?"
Xiao ier nodded, lowering her voice, "After midnight, this company will be entirely yours."
Wen Shulin couldn’t hide the joy in her heart, "Yes, I’ve waited so long, finally it’s happening."
"Co, let introduce you to so people." She issued an invitation to Xiao ier, "mbers of the Female Entrepreneurs Association are all waiting to et you."
"et ?"
"Yes, your Callia is incredibly popular now, everyone wants to et the boss!"
"Ah? I..." Xiao ier looked at Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng nodded, "Go ahead, it’s good to et more people."
Hearing Chen Cheng say this, Xiao ier let go of his hand and followed Wen Shulin’s steps toward a nearby area.
Seeing them walk away, i Xiang moved closer to Chen Cheng’s standing area, "Sister Xiao Er is truly beautiful."
Chen Cheng turned to glance, "You’re beautiful too."
"Really?"
"Of course, like a little princess."
i Xiang gave a sweet smile, "Actually, Aunt Wen inviting was quite unexpected."
"What’s unexpected about that?" Chen Cheng said, hands in his pockets, "You’re still the president of Xingye Trading. Don’t you still have contracts with her to sign?"
"That’s true." i Xiang smiled and said, "But being here to witness this mont, I’m actually quite happy."
"Later, try to win the car too, let joy pile upon joy." Chen Cheng joked.
i Xiang covered her mouth and laughed, "Great! If I do win, I’ll give the car to you."
"That’s so generous?"
"Of course, I can give you everything," i Xiang said earnestly.
i Xiang’s straightforward enthusiasm was sothing Chen Cheng understood well.
This pure friendship, amidst the dark currents and strategic moves of the fa-driven environnt, was truly precious.
Chen Cheng curled his lips into a slight smile, mixing teasing with tenderness, "Your sweet words are like they’ve been dipped in honey. But if you do win that rcedes, keep it for yourself to drive proudly, it would be great."
"Only if you drive it with , would it be good!"
i Xiang suddenly rembered sothing and pointed to a small round table not far away, "By the way, Brother Cheng, they want to et you."
Chen Cheng looked in the direction i Xiang pointed, where three or five people in obviously Japanese attire were chatting casually.
"Who are they?"
"In the middle is Mr. Utsunomiya Tokuichi, the president of the Japan-China Friendship Association," i Xiang said, "The one on the left is Izumi Tomohiro, the head of the Japan-China Cultural and Economic Business Group Office."
"The one on the right is Nakashima Yujiro from the Japan International Trade Promotion Association Beijing Office."
Dinners like this were never really about eating or drinking; networking was the most crucial aspect.
And since i Xiang brought it up, Chen Cheng naturally wouldn’t refuse, "Alright. Take to et them."
"Yes! This way."
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