The reporters present stared blankly at the man's stunning face, frozen in place, forgetting to snap photos. His otherworldly looks appealed to both men and women alike.
An Ruo stared blankly at the man sitting in the wheelchair. The moment he got out of the car, she almost couldn't resist rushing over to support him. But since their relationship couldn't be revealed in this setting, she bit her lip and hid in the crowd, sneaking glances at him.
Secretary Feng stepped forward to greet him: "Hello, President Shen. Welcome for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend the Bluezen new product launch. Here is your badge."
The man's cold gaze swept over him as he took the badge and pinned it to his chest. As the secretary pushed him away, as if sensing something, he suddenly turned his head and locked eyes with the girl hiding among the crowd.
An Ruo caught his gaze and looked up, glimpsing a meaningful, wicked smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"..."
Had he spotted her?
Since she started working, she had never revealed her company's name to him or mentioned this new product launch.
The new product launch officially began. A live-recorded video played on the screen, showing Song Weiwei diving underwater to dance with the fish. She moved like a daughter of the sea, swimming gracefully and freely, with the new jewelry piece, Bluewhale, showcased behind her.
The screen went dark, and Gu Chao personally took the stage to introduce Bluewhale's design concept, launch process, and projected sales.
An Ruo stared intently at the stage, but she didn't absorb a word Gu Chao said. She was nervously fidgeting with her fingers.
Whoever decided her position had placed her far too close to Shen Xiaoxing. From the start of the event until now, the man's gaze hadn't left her.
*Brother, there are reporters taking photos all around. Can you focus on the front and stop staring at me?*
With his striking looks, if a reporter caught them exchanging glances, how would she explain it?
Unable to bear his gaze any longer, An Ruo glanced over at him, squinting slightly, signaling him with her eyes to sit still!
As if deliberately provoking her, the man responded to her obvious "eye signal" by smirking and raising an eyebrow at her.
An Ruo frowned and pulled out her phone. Seeing the reporters and cameras everywhere, she crouched down and moved to a secluded spot to send him a message.
[Stop looking at me with those flirtatious eyes!]
Didn't he realize how irresistible his expression was just now?
The female reporter next to her had been staring at him. When she saw the charming smile on his lips, she thought it was directed at her and excitedly adjusted her camera to film him!
WeChat quickly received a reply.
He typed back: [Has Mrs. Shen been electrified by me? Why else would you flee in panic?]
If she hadn't left, he would have bored holes through her with his stare!
An Ruo gritted her teeth and made up an excuse: [I'm going to the bathroom!]
[Hurry back. Your CEO Gu's speech is about to end.]
[Stop staring at me. There are reporters everywhere. If we get caught, it'll be bad.]
[My Mrs. Shen isn't someone to hide. If they want to take photos, let them. This is a perfect chance to announce our marriage to the public.]
An Ruo rubbed her forehead in frustration. [No. It's not the right time yet... In short, we'd better pretend not to know each other.]
There was a long silence on the other end. An Ruo thought her anxious suggestion might have disregarded his feelings and was about to type another message.
[Alright, I'll follow Mrs. Shen's arrangements.]
Phew~
At least he was obedient enough. Sure, he could be a bit cheeky sometimes.
...
Song Weiwei, wearing a deep V-neck gown and dripping with jewels, took the stage. She grabbed a marker from the waiter's tray and signed her stage name on the billboard, flashing an elegant, poised smile at the cameras.
As she prepared to step down, she caught sight of a familiar figure in the audience. Her breath hitched, her smile faded, and she stared in shock at the person chatting with someone.
"Miss Song, how do you feel about collaborating with Bluezen this time?"
"I heard Bluezen is investing in a film and has chosen you as the lead actress. Do you have anything to say about that?"
"Miss Song, I heard you were injured during Bluezen's代言人 competition. Is this lead role a way for Bluezen to make it up to you?"
Reporters crowded around Song Weiwei, shoving microphones at her, demanding answers.
Qiao Yu noticed her pale expression. The reporters' sharp questions were relentless, as if they wouldn't back down without a satisfactory answer. Taking advantage of the event's focus on entertaining important business figures, he pushed through to shield Song Weiwei. "Sorry, Weiwei isn't feeling well. That's all for today's interview."
He guided her off the stage, but the reporters pursued them. An Ruo, busy with backstage work, saw this and immediately notified security to control the venue.
Once inside the room, Song Weiwei still hadn't recovered. Her mind was in chaos, unable to believe she had just seen Xiao Liuzi!
"Who did you see? Why do you look so dazed?" Qiao Yu frowned at her blank expression. "How many reporters did Bluezen invite to this launch? I was hoping to use this to promote your next drama shoot, but you..."
Song Weiwei placed her hands on the table. "Ayu, please leave. I need some time alone."
How could Qiao Yu leave her alone like this? What if the reporters barged in? Could she handle it herself?
"Who exactly did you see?"
"I told you to leave!" Song Weiwei's emotions flared. She clutched her chest and glared at him angrily. "Can you give me some personal space?"
Qiao Yu could guess from her expression. After all, they had known each other long enough to understand one another.
After a moment of silence, he nodded. "Rest for a while. I'll wait outside."
With that, Qiao Yu strode out of the room, making sure to close the door behind him.
An Ruo had wanted to check on the situation, but as she reached the door, she saw Qiao Yu leaving with a grim expression, thinking something had happened.
"Is Miss Song alright?"
Qiao Yu nodded and said in a low voice, "She's touching up her makeup inside."
Since everything was fine, An Ruo prepared to return to the venue to keep things under control.
"Director An, thank you for your help earlier."
If she hadn't called security in time, those reporters wouldn't have let it go.
An Ruo smiled and nodded. "You're welcome. It's part of my job."
Back at the venue, Gu Chao was being interviewed by the media about the launch and the new product's development trends.
Many influential figures had attended the launch, and reporters seized every opportunity to intercept them for interviews.
Especially...
"President Shen, I heard you had an unfortunate accident two years ago, leaving you blind and disabled. Recently, news broke that your eyesight has recovered. How do you feel about returning to your position at the Shen Group?"
The man's dark eyes turned cold. "No particular feelings."
These reporters loved asking pointless questions, always picking at the most painful scars. If it weren't for An Ruo being the event's director and not wanting to cause her trouble, he would have already blacklisted these news agencies!
[Guess what Gu Chao's real name is?]