Shen Yanshi paused mid-signature, then swiftly finished and tossed the folder across the desk: "We'll see how things go."
Wu Shengkai finally breathed a sigh of relief, laughing as he said, "Then I'll be on my way, won't disturb President Shen any longer."
He picked up the documents and left in high spirits.
Assistant Lin was somewhat surprised. Having been by President Shen's side for the past month, he could sense an unusual drop in atmospheric pressure.
Of course, he could guess it was mostly related to Miss Xiang.
The matter of Miss Xiang's contract renewal with Newstar Company hadn't been settled yet, and Wu Shengkai was expected to face trouble today. Surprisingly, he left unscathed.
Suddenly, the phone rang. Assistant Lin quickly answered, and a deep voice on the other end said, "Come in."
"Okay."
Assistant Lin hung up and hurriedly pushed open the door to the president's office.
"President Shen."
Shen Yanshi leaned back in his chair, loosening his tie: "What's my schedule for tomorrow?"
Assistant Lin immediately took out his tablet to report: "At nine in the morning, there's a video conference. Lunch with the CEO of Hongrui City. From two to four in the afternoon, you'll inspect Hongrui City, followed by a debriefing meeting at six, which should last until eight or nine in the evening."
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Assistant Lin was startled, then quickly said, "Yes, tomorrow evening. The Xie family sent the invitation half a month ago, but since you seldom attend such events, I didn't..."
"Change tomorrow evening's schedule to the dinner, and move the project debriefing to four to six."
"Oh, okay! I'll arrange it right away."
Assistant Lin left the office, scratching his head in confusion. President Shen never attended these boring charity dinners, so why the sudden interest today?
And even adjusting his meeting schedule specifically to attend? President Shen was known for his strong sense of time and rarely changed his plans for anything.
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Today was the Drama Awards, and Xiang-Nuan had just come down from the mountains in the afternoon, driving straight to Peking City to rush to the event.
She was still drowsy while getting her makeup done, but by the time she had finished and changed into her gown, ready for the photographer's shots, she was fully spirited.
"Nuan-Nuan, you look stunning today!" Amy couldn't help but gush from the sidelines.
"I've been too scruffy on set; you're not used to seeing me clean."
"Not at all! On set, you're dashing and heroic, and now you're just like a fairy."
Xiang-Nuan was dressed in a white satin strapless gown, accentuating her perfect figure, with just the right amount of her back and shoulder blades exposed. Her hair was elegantly pinned up, and with every step in her strappy heels, she exuded grace and charm.
Who would have thought that this morning she was still in armor, leading troops into battle?
"Come on, Nuan-Nuan, let's start shooting!"
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The photographer found the perfect angle and began taking pictures.
After a few shots, the photographer couldn't help but praise, "These don't even need editing; they're perfect for direct release. Nuan-Nuan, you're going to steal the show again tonight! I've always said you should switch it up; the pure damsel role is too limiting for you."
Since the release of "White Poplar" earlier this year, Xiang-Nuan had successfully transitioned, shedding her sweet girl image and embracing a variety of styles. In recent events, she had never been outshone.
While she was being photographed, Xia Zehua happened to be coming downstairs and greeted her warmly: "Nuan-Nuan!"
Xiang-Nuan smiled: "You're here?"
"How have you been? I haven't heard from you lately. You're too low-key. You just hit it big and didn't strike while the iron was hot to attend more events, instead diving straight back into the set without a word," Xia Zehua clucked his tongue.
"No choice, the 'Strategist' set is strict."
"Hey, who are you walking the red carpet with tonight?"
"It should be just me."
Logically, it would be better for them to walk together since they had a hit drama this year and were a popular coupling, but after her recent troubles, it was necessary to avoid any association with Xia Zehua.
"Why not walk with me?"
Xiang-Nuan shook her head: "Better not, I don't want to affect you."
She had been caught in a whirlwind of rumors and scandals, with anti-fans constantly targeting her. She didn't want to drag Xia Zehua into it.
"What's the worry? Notoriety is still fame. It's not the anti-fans we fear, but obscurity. After all, we're the hottest coupling of the year. Aren't their behind-the-scenes antics just to get at us? Let's not play into their hands."
Xia Zehua smiled: "Tonight, no one will outshine us."
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