The press conference was exceptionally lively because the Xin Corporation had previously revealed that they wanted to acquire the Xie Corporation and enter the banking industry. However, the Xie Corporation had completely resolved the crisis and appeared to be thriving. This had attracted the attention of a group of media outlets.
Moreover, Mi Li was dressed in a water-blue gown with diamond-inlaid slanted shoulders and stood beside Xie Chenjin. She smiled gently, looking charming and elegant. Her eyes were full of charm, and the pair of Christian Louboutin red-soled shoes on her feet was the focus of the entire venue.
Her every action revealed her unique charm. The Emerald earrings in her ears swayed gently with each smile.
Many people came to the press conference, but what shocked everyone was that the mayor of city a, Jin Haiguo, also came. It was said that because the Xie family had donated a large sum of money to the public welfare projects in city a, the mayor had specially come to give a thank-you speech.
Jin Shaonan, as Xie Chenjin's friend, also came to the press conference.
With the previous press conference of the Xin family as a contrast, Xie Chenjin was even more intent on overshadowing the Xin family. He completely crushed the rumors that the Xin family was going to acquire the Xie family, and it also made many shareholders regain their confidence in the Xie Family Bank.
At the press conference, Xie Chenjin's face was beaming with joy. His smile was magnanimous and calm. Unlike Xin Zimo's cold and stern demeanor, he gave off a more approachable feeling.
After the speech ended, he answered the reporters'questions as usual. Xie Chenjin did not leave the venue. Instead, he chose to answer a few important questions that interested him. Mi Li accompanied him throughout the entire process. She would also answer the cooperation questions from time to time.
The media reporters'horizons were greatly broadened. Some busybodies even compared the photos of Xin Zimo and Xie Chenjin on the media.
They were all outstanding young talents in City A. They all had looks that made people envious. However, one of them started from scratch while the other was a family business. However, they were all legends and myths in City A.
However, when Xie Chenjin swept his gaze across the crowd, he knew that the woman did not come in the end.
Mi Li accompanied Xie Chenjin until the end of the press conference. When they went to the restaurant to eat, she held Xie Chenjin's arm and blinked. "Chenjin, is something on your mind? "
Xie Chenjin hid the depth in his eyes. He smiled and said, "of course there's something on my mind. I'm thinking about how to do the follow-up work well and restore the Xie family to its former glory. It might even be better than before. "
"really? Why do I feel like you're not thinking about that? " Mi Li laughed.
"Then what else can I think about? " Xie Chenjin walked to the dining table. There were already people waiting there.
"based on a woman's intuition, I guess you're thinking about a woman. " Mi Li said with a faint smile.
"Is your intuition very accurate? " Xie Chenjin laughed.
"Most of them are still very accurate. " Mi Li said, "actually, I'm not the only one who's curious. A financial genius from City A, an overseas returnee from a famous school, and also the CEO of the Xie Family Bank. Why don't you have a girlfriend so far? Not even a scandal? "
"Do you think I have time for a relationship? " Xie Chenjin smiled and dismissed it.
"Is that so? " Mi Li could clearly see that Xie Chenjin was perfunctory. How was it that he did not have time.
However, she did not continue asking. Everyone at the dining table had already arrived. They were all wealthy and powerful businessmen and officials from city A. There were also several socialites who were almost as beautiful as Mi Li.
Xie Chenjin's way of life was completely different from Xin Zimo's. Xin zimo relied on strength and skill, while Xie Chenjin relied on social circles and connections.
The news about the Xie Bank's press conference was overwhelming. Du Anran also saw the news reports when she returned home. Xie Chenjin was still as gentlemanly and elegant as ever. Mi Li was also much prettier than the last time she saw her. They were a perfect match. It was no wonder that they attracted the attention of the media.
Of course, she was a little surprised to see Uncle Jin at the press conference. Bai Ruyun was also a little surprised when she saw him.
However, it was also within du Anran's expectations. Xie Chenjin and Jin Shaonan were good friends to begin with. The cooperation between Xie Chenjin and Uncle Jin was also smooth sailing.
However, she thought of the project at Jin Pan Garden. Previously, Xin Zimo said that because of Uncle Jin, the project could not be started, and the huge amount of funds invested by the Xin family in the early stages were all tied up.
Du Anran was not a little girl who knew nothing about business. She knew what it meant to invest a huge amount of money in the early stages.
She finally understood the man's painstaking efforts. Although he had forced her and even forced her to beg him, he still felt sorry for her in the end.
For the sake of her father's last wish, he stopped several projects that could make money in the Xin family and transferred his manpower and financial resources to the project at Jin Pan Garden.
It was a pity that she realized it too late. She had already committed an unforgivable mistake.
After returning from London, Du Anran did not sleep well. She often could not sleep the whole night. It was the same today. She did not sleep well. Sometimes, when she finally fell asleep, she would have nightmares.
In the middle of the night, she tossed and turned looking at the stars outside the window. For some reason, her eyes welled up.
When she received Xie Chenjin's call, it was two o'clock at night. Du Anran woke up after sleeping for a while. Her phone was vibrating non-stop at the bedside.
She was slightly surprised, but she still picked up the phone.
"You still didn't come... " Xie Chenjin spoke without waiting for her to speak. His tone was very weak, with a hint of disappointment.
"I'm sorry. " Du Anran also played it down.
Xie Chenjin seemed to be drunk. Today was such an important day, he must have drank a lot with the guests.
"What are you sorry for? I was too proud. " Xie Chenjin was in a daze in the back seat of the car, letting the driver send him home.
"It's so late. You should rest early. " Du Anran knew that he was drunk.
"Talk to me for a while... " there was no one around Xie Chenjin. The song ended and the people dispersed. He felt a great sense of loneliness.
"We can talk tomorrow. " Du Anran knew that a person liked to talk nonsense when he was drunk. Although Xie Chenjin had a good taste in alcohol, she was really afraid that he would say something unpleasant.
Just like last time, he forced her to go to the press conference.
She also could not understand this man.
"Du Anran... I regret meeting you... " Xie Chenjin's tone was weak. He sounded a little helpless and a little hesitant ...
Du Anran didn't understand what he said, but her heart was also turbulent. She said faintly, "you're drunk... "
She hung up the phone and felt helpless with nowhere to run.
Xie Chenjin didn't call again. He leaned on the seat of the car in a daze. The surrounding streets had long been deserted. The driver drove through this familiar city.
The loneliness and confusion that had nowhere to run came at him. It was like a dense net that bound him so tightly that he could not breathe.
He closed his eyes and a trace of helplessness appeared on the corner of his mouth.
In the blink of an eye, the Lantern Festival had arrived. City a was an ancient city. Every lantern festival, there would be a lot of rich programs. Especially in front of a few ancient city gates in City A.
Limen was the oldest city gate in city A. Every year, the day before the Lantern Festival, there would be lights and decorations, and all kinds of activities would be held here.
All kinds of lanterns were hung all over the city gate. They were colorful and very beautiful.
Liu Wanwan had invited Du Anran to watch the lanterns and watch the program very early on.
Du Anran felt that it was not good to keep herself at home all the time, so she came out to watch the lanterns with Liu Wanwan.
It was Sunday, and all the businesses, big and small, were on vacation. Liu Wanwan also invited a few colleagues from the newspaper office to come over. Everyone, either alone or with their families, came to limen to watch the lanterns.
Most of the people knew each other, and there were as many as ten of them together.
This year, the tourism bureau had specially invited a few famous singers to sing. It was crowded everywhere, and it was exceptionally lively.
Liu Wanwan came with Sun Ping. When Sun Ping saw Du Anran, his eyes had a strange look as usual. Several colleagues from the news agency had not seen Du Anran for a long time, so they could not help but pull du Anran to reminisce.
"Anran, long time no see, you're beautiful again! " Sister Fang and Du Anran were best friends, so she could not help but praise her.
"Sister Fang, you're making fun of me again. I'm still the same, " Du Anran laughed.
A young girl came up and saw the ring on Du Anran's hand. She could not help but look at it with starry eyes. "Anran, this ring is so beautiful. Are you engaged? "
However, those with sharp eyes could recognize that this ring was not the one that Jin Shaonan had given her. Moreover, there was news from the London Cocktail Party that Du Anran and Xin Zimo were together. Therefore, everyone kept quiet about this matter.
"There's a performance ahead. There's a performance. Everyone, go and watch! " Liu wanwan shouted.
Everyone turned their heads. As expected, there was someone performing acrobatics on the stage ahead. Everyone squeezed forward. Du Anran followed Liu Wanwan to the front.
Men had never been very interested in such activities. Sun Ping and a few men chatted at the side, but they did not join in the fun.
This year, there were really a lot of activities for the Lantern Festival. Not only were there performances on the open-air Square, but soon, a group of "actors" wearing ancient clothes walked through the streets, playing the role of the ancient emperor.
The gongs and drums were beating loudly, and it was extraordinarily lively.
There were also all kinds of flower boats in the water of the moat outside the Li Gate. Decorated with colorful lanterns, they looked very beautiful.
"Let's go boating! " Liu Wanwan felt that watching the performance was not enough, so she suggested.
"Okay, okay! " Someone echoed.
But there were also people who liked to watch the performance. "I heard that there will be a famous movie star coming later. LET'S WATCH THE PERFORMANCE! "
The opinions were not unanimous, so the crowd divided into two groups. One group continued to watch the performance, and the other group went boating.
Du Anran liked to watch the scenery on the boat, so she went boating with Liu Wanwan.
Sure enough, the scenery on the boat was completely different from the scenery on the shore. The people on the shore were boisterous, and the people on the boat seemed to stay out of it. Liu Wanwan and Du Anran shared a small boat. There were boat ladies singing on the boat, and Liu Wanwan sang along to the beat.
"Wanwan, this lamp is for you. " Du Anran took the Red Lotus lamp that she had just bought on the shore and handed one to Liu Wanwan.
"Sister Anran, let's put the lamp on the bow of the boat. It looks good! " Liu Wanwan said as she placed the Lotus lamp on the bow of the boat. Sure enough, as the boat moved, the flower lamp swayed gently like a swaying lotus flower.
Sun Ping stood on the bridge and looked at Liu Wanwan. Liu Wanwan also saw him. She waved her hand and shouted, "Sun Ping, come down! "
Liu Wanwan's ponytail swayed back and forth. Her face reflected the color of the lantern and looked exceptionally sweet.
"I'M NOT GOING! I'll wait for you on the bridge! " Sun Ping shouted.
Du anran burst into laughter. Sun Ping's voice was too loud and attracted the attention of countless people.
"Wanwan, the two of you are really inseparable. " Du anran poked Liu Wanwan's forehead and smiled.
"Aiya, it's rare for Sun Ping to have time to accompany me. Don't look at him like this, he's actually too lazy to accompany me out! HMPH, if others don't know, how can I NOT KNOW! " Liu Wanwan pouted.