Christopher Building.
Mr. Christopher Ritchie, who once graced the cover of Time Magazine as one of the most visionary entrepreneurs, now had his light blue eyes filled with admiration for Meng Xiyue.
In business, experience and tactics can be cultivated later, but vision and courage are innate.
It’s hard to imagine that such a young woman before him possesses a sharp eye and the determination to risk it all.
Like a wolf, she has ferocity.
“Miss Meng, it’s a pleasure to do business with you,” Christopher Ritchie extended his hand.
“Thank you, Mr. Christopher,” Meng Xiyue shook Christopher Ritchie’s hand, her face adorned with a light, dignified smile, without much complacency in her eyes.
Christopher Ritchie’s admiration deepened. When he was considering expanding into the market of the Kingdom of Flowers, he received an email that caught his eye, marveling at the sender’s boldness and decisiveness.
The sender was none other than Meng Xiyue.
It was this email that made Christopher Ritchie decide to give N.S, still a medium-sized company, a chance.
Indeed, their proposal did not disappoint him.
As for follow-up matters, they were scheduled for tomorrow. Christopher Ritchie felt a bit regretful that he couldn’t invite such an outstanding and beautiful lady to dinner, as he had an unavoidable dinner engagement.
It was his 20th wedding anniversary with his wife.
“Mr. Christopher, happy 20th wedding anniversary,” Meng Xiyue said, handing over the prepared gift to Christopher Ritchie.
“Oh,” Christopher Ritchie exclaimed, “Miss Meng, this is truly a wonderful surprise.”
Meng Xiyue smiled lightly: “I wish you and Mrs. Christopher a long and happy life together.”
Christopher Ritchie and his wife were very loving, and he could see the sincerity in Meng Xiyue’s words. His appreciation for this lady from the Kingdom of Flowers deepened even more.
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Leaving the Christopher Building, Assistant Li had nothing but endless admiration for Meng Xiyue.
No wonder, a few days ago, Meng Xiyue had asked him to prepare a 20th wedding anniversary gift. At the time, he didn’t think much of it, assuming it was for an elder. It turned out to be for this occasion.
Not a single drop leaks.
This is the person in charge of N.S.
Thinking of this, Assistant Li couldn’t help but feel proud.
Back at the hotel, Meng Xiyue had a video call with the N.S headquarters, discussing the conditions proposed by Christopher and instructing the company to accelerate their current projects. For the foreseeable future, their focus would be on collaborating with Christopher’s major company.
The secretary, Gao, hadn’t expected the cooperation to go so smoothly, nor for Christopher’s company to offer such favorable terms.
Watching those clear eyes on the screen, a wild thought briefly flashed through Gao’s mind.
Their president’s goal was definitely not as simple as becoming the leader in City S.
The thought came so suddenly and vanished so quickly that Gao couldn’t grasp it, but he replied solemnly, “Understood, President.”
After sorting out work matters, it was time for some personal leisure. Meng Xiyue decided to go out for a stroll.
Meanwhile, Assistant Li, armed with a shopping list from his girlfriend, dived into various cosmetics brand stores.
Under the moonlight, the American city looked like a veiled beauty, bright yet gentle.
The mild and moist breeze only left a sense of calm and tranquility.
Meng Xiyue wandered aimlessly, not looking to buy anything in particular, just enjoying the foreign atmosphere.
“Beautiful lady, may I have the honor of inviting you to dinner?”
The one who stopped Meng Xiyue was a young man, not very old, with deep blue eyes gazing at her, his voice romantic but not sleazy, easily endearing.
However, Meng Xiyue wasn’t interested in an international exchange and gently declined.
The young man looked at her fair, flawless skin, a delicate and perfect Eastern girl.
Unfortunately, she had refused him.
After the young man left, Meng Xiyue heard her name called out in pure Mandarin.
“Meng Xiyue.”
This familiar yet eerie feeling, Meng Xiyue’s brow twitched as she turned to see the troublesome figure.
Xia Yuan.
Surrounded by shopping bags at her feet, she leaned against the wall of a coffee shop, arms crossed, her lips a mesmerizing, dizzying red.
“Just now, that foreign guy was quite handsome, why didn’t you take his number?” Xia Yuan was resting here and happened to see Meng Xiyue rejecting the phone number.
Meng Xiyue: “Not interested.”
“Alright then.” Xia Yuan didn’t dwell on it, her aim was to have Meng Xiyue help her carry some things. She got too carried away shopping and forgot whether she could carry it all herself.
Speaking of which, she attended the latest fashion show by the X brand today, reaping a huge haul. At least half of these items were from the X brand.
Just as she was about to ask Meng Xiyue for help, she met a pair of indifferent, beautiful eyes.
Xia Yuan: “……”
The words she had intended to say with full confidence got stuck in her throat. Never mind, she’ll carry it herself, it wasn’t that much.
She bent down to pick up the shopping bags from the ground, her hands full, struggling to stand up.
Meng Xiyue, unmoving, watched her with a cold expression.
It wasn’t until Xia Yuan almost twisted her ankle that Meng Xiyue reached out to support her.
This close, Xia Yuan could feel Meng Xiyue’s faint breath, a light fragrance brushing past her cheek.
“Miss Xia, if you’re alone, it’s better to make a list and plan next time.” Meng Xiyue’s slender fingers hooked through several shopping bag strings, quickly lightening Xia Yuan’s load.
Xia Yuan stood dazed, feeling her cheek burn where it had been brushed, as Meng Xiyue coldly glanced at her: “Let’s go, I’ll take you back.”
Meng Xiyue walked to the roadside, hailed a taxi, and Xia Yuan, feeling a slight pain in her foot, followed.
Before getting into the car, Meng Xiyue glanced at Xia Yuan’s delicate, fair ankles beneath her high heels.
Once in the car, after giving the address,
Xia Yuan seemed to remember something, speaking up: “Wasn’t your schedule full? How do you still have time to go out?”
She scrutinized Meng Xiyue’s expression carefully. Xia Yuan was the type to hold grudges; once someone made it onto her blacklist, she would find ways to annoy them from time to time, a habit of hers.
Meng Xiyue’s expression remained neutral: “Plans have changed.”
Her eyes were cold and calm, no different from usual. Xia Yuan finally shifted her gaze away, uttering a bored “Oh.”
She thought to herself, Meng Xiyue has always been so nice to her, how could she possibly lie to her about not having a meal together?
Soon, they arrived at the hotel where Xia Yuan was staying. Meng Xiyue put down the things, looking like she had completed a task, and turned to leave.
Xia Yuan, without having time to tidy up, hurriedly called out to Meng Xiyue: “Wait, I’ll come with you.”
Meng Xiyue turned her gaze, her cold eyes fixed on her.
Xia Yuan completely ignored Meng Xiyue’s coldness and made a decision for both of them: “Perfect, let’s go have a meal together.”
Meng Xiyue wanted to refuse, but considering Xia Yuan’s persona, if she outright refused, it might lead to more trouble. Her long eyelashes drooped slightly: “Let’s just eat here.”
Xia Yuan already had a restaurant in mind, and upon hearing this response, she asked subconsciously, “Why?”
Meng Xiyue called for room service, her gaze falling on Xia Yuan’s ankle: “Doesn’t your foot hurt?”
Xia Yuan moved her foot, feeling a sharp pain.
She looked at his cool, indifferent face.
She had been ignoring the pain, but when had she noticed it?
She was always considerate, even offering to have room service with her.
What exactly was Meng Xiyue trying to imply?
