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Shen Chu'an, though yet to apply makeup, had a skin fairer than snow, beautiful arched eyebrows, and a pair of amorous peach blossom eyes shimmering with light. Her neck was slender and graceful, and the tube top dress perfectly showcased her right-angle shoulders, the design of the bodice enhancing her slender waist even further.
As she was to go on stage as a translator, the stylist gave her a graceful low ponytail, which made her overall appearance more dignified.
Fu Huaichen knew this woman had always been beautiful, but having grown accustomed to her in her everyday attire, it was the first time he saw her dressed in a different style, and he couldn't help but take a few extra looks.
"How about it, not bad, right?" Shen Chu'an lifted the corners of her lips.
"My wife, naturally, looks good in anything," Fu Huaichen responded indifferently.
Shen Chu'an knew his temperament and didn't take his half-hearted praise to heart, sitting down at the vanity to apply lipstick.
Because Shen Chu'an was naturally beautiful, she only applied a thin layer of lipstick to brighten her complexion, and they were ready to go in no time.
The symposium was held at Baoli Hotel. As night fell, many reporters had already gathered at the hotel's entrance.
After all, world-renowned designer Weier's and Fu Huaichen's presence was a sensational event for the entire city.
The Maybach approached Baoli Hotel, and with just a glance from inside the car window, Shen Chu'an saw many prominent figures entering the hotel, including the Qin Family, which belonged to project leader Qin Wenjing, the real estate magnate's daughter and senior translator Miss Zhang Yuanying, and Zhan Hao, representing the music family Zhan, among others.
Their purpose for coming was not only to "exchange," but to establish cooperation with Fu Group.
The Fu Group's subsidiaries covered various industries and had a wide range of interests.
As Baoli Hotel loomed closer, Shen Chu'an's heartbeat slightly quickened, and she couldn't help but feel a bit worried, unconsciously clenching her fist.
Fu Huaichen noticed and took her by the shoulders without a word.
Shen Chu'an tilted her head up slightly, looking at the man's stern profile and asked, "Can I do well? I've heard there will be many business magnates there."
Although Shen Chu'an was confident in her abilities, it was her first time appearing before so many elites.
Fu Huaichen, seeing her concerns, raised his eyebrows slightly and, embracing her shoulders, said, "Where is the confidence you had when you asked me to marry you? This doesn't sound like you, Translator Shen."
Heartened by his words, Shen Chu'an gradually regained her composure; timidity and hesitance were not in Shen Chu'an's nature.
Fu Huaichen, seeing Shen Chu'an's renewed vigor and her eyes gleaming with determination, felt an inexplicable urge to see tears streaming from those beautiful eyes. Acting on an impulse, he kissed her lips.
"Mmm... there are people all around, Fu, no, don't," Shen Chu'an stuttered.
Seeing that she could still talk, Fu Huaichen pressed his lips even more firmly against hers.
The man's breath was passionate and forceful, and Shen Chu'an couldn't help but wrap her arms around his neck.
After the kiss ended, Shen Chu'an caught her breath and pulled out a mirror to reapply her lipstick.
Fu Huaichen leaned back in his seat, his gaze on her as dark as ink, as if he wanted to consume her entirely.
Shen Chu'an was unaware of the man's intense stare.
As they made their entrance into the event, their joint appearance caused a huge stir.
The visiting reporters and well-known figures who attended the symposium couldn't believe their eyes - the notoriously cold and abstinent CEO of the Fu Group, Fu Huaichen, had a woman by his side!
Reporters who knew Fu Huaichen's methods held back their curiosity, not daring to approach, but an inexperienced new reporter courageously went forward to interview.
"Are you the CEO of the Fu Group, Mr. Fu? Can you tell us the nature of your relationship with the lady accompanying you?"
"There are rumors that you are married - is this true, and is the lady next to you your wife?"
Fu Huaichen's expression grew darker and darker, yet the rookie reporter continued chattering away.
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Shen Chu'an thought that Fu Huaichen's expressionless aloofness was also quite handsome, but the very next second, she heard Fu Huaichen's deep voice say without hesitation, "You don't need to come to Huanmeng News Agency tomorrow."
The reporter's face stiffened; he had not expected Fu Huaichen to show so little regard for his feelings.
Shen Chu'an shook her head inwardly, he was none other than the cold-faced King Yama, the "abstinent" diamond bachelor. Those who didn't inquire properly before coming to the interview would only end up unemployed.
As the two reached the hall, some socialites at the venue pointed at Shen Chu'an and whispered to each other, effectively making her the center of conversations.
But none of it was said in kindness.
The exchange meeting hadn't officially started yet, and Fu Huaichen had already left to attend to his affairs, while Shen Chu'an, with nothing to do, took out her manuscript to read, only to have it snatched away just as she was about to open it.
"Hah, I thought you were some formidable person, but you're just a novice translator with no level."
With not good intent, Shen Chu'an instantly looked up, and with just one glance, she froze.
It was Zhang Yuanying, the senior translator, who upon closer inspection was so beautiful she hardly seemed real, taller by half a head than Shen Chu'an, more beautiful than the actresses on TV.
Zhang Yuanying raised her eyebrows, "So it's you who got the opportunity to host on stage? If you're not up to the mark, guess what your fate will be."
The woman's words carried a mix of teasing and mostly, a probing of her.
"Miss Zhang, you don't need to bother yourself. Watching me to see if I'm qualified is useless; as long as President Fu thinks I'm qualified, that is enough," Shen Chu'an said with an easy smile.
Zhang Yuanying indeed had a change in expression, her face darkening.
Shen Chu'an smiled lightly, indeed, here was another who was interested in Fu Huaichen.
Seeing that Shen Chu'an was about to walk away, Zhang Yuanying's face turned to anger, "Stop right there, don't strut around in front of me. You're just a junior translator, you're nothing without President Fu, and I'll be waiting to see you embarrass yourself on stage."
Shen Chu'an's brows lifted slightly, "Well, wait and see then, Miss Zhang."
Zhang Yuanying puffed up her cheeks, like a princess throwing a fit.
Shen Chu'an didn't pay her any more attention and walked straight towards Fu Huaichen. It was time; the exchange meeting was about to begin.
On arriving, Shen Chu'an saw Fu Huaichen and a handsome man having a lively chat. The man glanced at her and couldn't help but say with a laugh, "President Fu also has a day when he breaks his own rules."
Because of these words, Shen Chu'an felt a strange emotion flit through her heart, unable to grasp it before hearing Fu Huaichen's response the next second, "Don't talk nonsense; she's just a translator."
Shen Chu'an's smile faded slightly, but she composed herself and approached Fu Huaichen's side.
The handsome man was the youngest son of the Qi family, and brother to Qi Yan, Qi Wenxing.
Qi Wenxing smiled awkwardly, "Sorry, my mistake."
Fu Huaichen nodded coldly, indicating it was alright, and Shen Chu'an also responded with composure, "My relationship with President Fu is purely professional."
Her tone was strictly businesslike.
Fu Huaichen's brows knitted slightly.
Just then, the lights at the venue suddenly dimmed, and Shen Chu'an no longer had time to say anything else; it was her turn to speak on stage.
Moving to the stage with steps that were light without losing elegance, a crowd had already gathered below.
Shen Chu'an felt a thin layer of sweat on her back, the inevitable nervousness setting in, when at that moment she saw Fu Huaichen's indifferent gaze towards her, and she steadied herself instead, her lips curling up, just about to speak fluently in a foreign language when suddenly a voice burst out from the crowd shouting loudly:
"Shen Chu'an! Married to your husband yet having an affair with an ex-boyfriend!"