Xu Qingzhi had been busy at the press conference since morning.

  The publicity had been ongoing.

  Various fashion media platforms, mobile advertisements, and various fashion squares…


  In the end, she spent some money to buy a trending topic with the word “recommendation”. When she clicked on it, she saw the advertisement video that Chu Yi had filmed.

  Chu Yi’s attention was naturally extraordinary.

  In just a day, the number of views for the advertisement had reached more than a billion.

  It caused a series of hot searches from the promotional position.

  Similar hot topics appeared one after another: “Zhiqin’s new product is on the market”, “Chu Yi”, “Star International Gold Award Design”.

  “CEO Xu, our publicity response is very enthusiastic!”


  “In addition to Chu Yi’s endorsement, the huge fanbase, and the influence of President Shen International. Without a doubt, our new product is a huge success.”


  “I believe that our brand will be known by the world next year. Our Zhi Qin Cosmetics has done it!”


  A few people in the company surrounded Xu Qingzhi, feeling exceptionally happy and proud.

  “It’s all thanks to CEO Shen. If not for her, our Zhi Qin Cosmetics wouldn’t have reached its current scale even after more than ten years.”


  Shen Fanxing was the savior of their company.

  Thank goodness she was CEO Xu’s good friend and had helped her unconditionally.

  Xu Qingzhi smiled and scanned the venue. She turned to look at them and took a glass of juice from the table.

  “Fanxing is right, but you’re as important as her. Because of your wisdom and hard work, Zhi Qin Cosmetics took such an important step.

  As Zhi Qin Cosmetics’ boss, I thank all of you for your contributions to the company. Thank you for helping me to realize my dreams step by step. I believe that Zhi Qin Cosmetics is also a platform that can fulfill your dreams.

  I hope that we can still work hard together in the future. For our dreams, honor, and ourselves.”


  The few of them were excited by Xu Qingzhi’s words. They picked up their glasses and toasted.

  “We’re just waiting for the celebration to end smoothly!”


  Xu Qingzhi smiled and turned to look at the person beside her. “What time is it?”


  “Two o’clock. There’s still an hour before the reporters enter.”


  Xu Qingzhi nodded and said, “Check again if there are any other mistakes.”


  “Okay.”


  Everyone present had their own jobs to do. They had all been checked.

  It wouldn’t take long to check again.

  Not long after, everyone gathered again.

  After confirming that she was fine, she sat on the chair to rest.

  Everyone had a phone.

  Xu Qingzhi sat on a chair by the window and looked at the sky through the blue French windows.

  The weather wasn’t good.

  It was gloomy and foggy.

  There was already an aviation warning light flashing on the top floor of a tall building in the distance.

  The fruit juice in her hand had long become a thermos flask. She held it in her palm and looked into the distance calmly. No one knew what she was thinking.

  The colleagues who were resting were all whispering.

  Xu Qingzhi didn’t mind.

  After so many days of planning, planning, and making last-minute decisions again and again, as well as setting up the venue and various aspects of publicity and security work, there was a lot of work to be done.

  It was rare for her to have the time to rest. She wasn’t that unreasonable to exploit them at such a time.

  Not long after, two people walked to her.

  The sound of the two of them pushing each other interrupted Xu Qingzhi’s emotions.

  She turned to face them.

  She smiled faintly. “What’s the matter?”


  The two of them looked at each other. Seeing that Xu Qingzhi was in a good mood, they said,

  “CEO Xu, it’s CEO Li’s birthday today. The banquet is about to start. It’s set at the Li family’s hotel. It’s super luxurious. Be it the venue or the guests, there are already many people posting photos online! Aren’t you… going?”


  Xu Qingzhi’s eyes flashed. “I can’t leave the press conference here.”


  The few of them felt a little regretful. “But as Mrs Li, is it really okay for you not to attend President Li’s birthday party?”


  Xu Qingzhi smiled faintly and said, “The most important thing on a birthday is to be happy. Perhaps there are other impure motives mixed in, but… it doesn’t make much sense for me to go… Besides, I can’t leave.”


  “You’re Mrs Li, how can it be meaningless? If you don’t go, others will gossip.”


  Xu Qingzhi heaved a sigh of relief and smiled helplessly. “Alright, let them have fun first. Let’s focus on our own matters first.”


  Xu Qingzhi obviously didn’t want to stay on this topic. The two of them could tell and could only leave regretfully.

  The others had also been watching. Xu Qingzhi’s attitude was clear. Although it was unusual for her to not attend her master’s birthday party as his wife…


  It was normal for this couple to be abnormal in Rong City.

  “Wow, it’s snowing!”


  A few minutes later, someone shouted in surprise and everyone gathered by the window.

  When Xu Qingzhi returned from the washroom, she saw a group of people lying on the bed, their voices filled with excitement.

  “There’s more snow than usual this year. It’s only been a while and it’s snowing again.”


  “It seems to be bigger than the first snow this time. It’s so beautiful.”


  “Ah, I think I went out to play. I haven’t played with snow in a long time!”


  “Baby South says I’ve never seen such heavy snow.”


  Xu Qingzhi looked up slightly and indeed, she saw white snowflakes falling from the ceiling.

  Silence.

  Her eyes froze and her lips pursed tightly.

  Indeed, it was snowing again.

  At three o’clock, reporters began to enter the venue. A few celebrities from the fashion industry also came to support.

  However, there were still many people who were not invited.

  Moreover, Xu Qingzhi had received news that those people had attended Limo’s birthday party.

  Although Zhi Qin Cosmetics had a bright future, it was still a new company that had just started.

  Compared to the Li Corporation, there was nothing to compare.

  After all, the strong were always respected.

  In Rong City, everyone wanted to get close to the Li family.

  Reporters were easy to deal with, but specialized reporters were different. Moreover, it was impossible for a magazine agency to only have one reporter.

  They could attend Zhi Qin Cosmetics’ product launch or go to Limo’s birthday party.

  He knew this would happen.

  The press conference was broadcasted live to the internet.

  As the person in charge of the company, Xu Qingzhi went on stage to give a detailed introduction of the new products, technology, spices, as well as the ideas and meanings she wanted to convey.

  She had light makeup on and was wearing a sundress.

  Inside was a long white Modell skirt and a light yellow wool sweater.

  Her outfit was simple, loose, fashionable, elegant, and elegant.

  Everyone knew that she was now four months pregnant. Her stomach was covered by a woolen sweater, but one could still tell that she was going to be a mother.

  Apart from that, Xu Qingzhi had the aura of a successful leader. She spoke calmly and calmly. She was calm and confident.

  She spoke professionally, but everyone could understand and look forward to it.

  The sound of the shutter continued, but Xu Qingzhi remained calm.

  —


  At Li Mo’s birthday banquet venue, Feng Geng had arranged the best venue in Rong City.

  Luxurious and resplendent, the place was filled with guests.

  It was a luxurious gathering of the upper class.

  Men and women, elegant and graceful.

  In this lively and lively venue, the real owner had yet to appear.

  Feng Geng was standing outside the door, looking conflicted and helpless.

  “CEO Li, almost all the guests are here. You… should really go out.”


  Silence…


  After a long while, an angry voice came from inside the room. “Get lost!”


  Feng Geng shrunk his neck and did not dare to speak. However, he could vaguely hear some other sounds in the room.

  Curious, he took two steps forward and placed his ear on the door, listening carefully.

  It was a very small voice. It sounded like Madam’s voice.

  ‘Madam?’


  He glanced at the time.

  Wasn’t Madam holding a press conference now?

  It was impossible for her to be with CEO Li.

  That voice just now…


  After a pause, he took out his phone and opened a social media app. After searching, he realized that there was indeed an online live broadcast of Zhi Qin Cosmetics’ press conference.

  She clicked on it and saw Xu Qingzhi promoting the new product.

  His tone and speed were obviously the same as what he had just heard.

  She scratched her forehead.

  Her features were scrunched together.

  She had spent so much effort to organize a birthday party for herself, but she ended up hiding in her room with her phone and watching him perform on stage.

  Leaving a bunch of people outside without a care?

  She really couldn’t understand what the couple was up to.

  If she wanted to see Madam, she could go to the venue openly. It might even increase Madam’s popularity.

  Now, not only did she divert the attention of Madam’s company, but she was also doing such a thing.

  She was really impressed.

  —


  Li Mo held the phone in his hand and stared at Xu Qingzhi on the screen.

  He had not seen her putting on makeup recently. She had a clean face all day and she looked pretty.

  No, it was seductive.

  Looking at her light makeup now…


  Had she forgotten that she was pregnant now? Why was she dressed so seductively?

  It had been trending for five days, but she didn’t notice it at all. She didn’t mention anything about his birthday.

  He even suspected that she had known all along and was just fooling him again!

  That was why the press conference was held on his birthday.

  After Xu Qingzhi finished speaking, Chu Yi appeared.

  Even through the screen, one could hear the crazy shutter sounds.

  The flashes didn’t stop either.

  Xu Qingzhi, who rarely faced such situations, couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable. She raised her hand to block it.

  Chu Yi stepped forward and pulled her behind him. He took two steps forward and shielded Xu Qingzhi with his body with a cold expression.

  She didn’t say anything, but the reporters instantly understood.

  The flashes were turned off, and the sound of the shutter was reduced.

  Not long after, Xu Qingzhi stood up from behind him and nodded at him with a bright smile.

  Li Mo’s face darkened instantly.

  No matter how she looked at it, Chu Yi’s face was asking for a beating.

  There was another knock on the door, followed by Feng Geng’s voice.

  “CEO Li, Madam and Old Madam are here.”


  Li Mo switched off his phone and opened the door with a livid face.

  Qiao Zhilan and Old Lady Li stood at the door with dark expressions.

  “Why did you suddenly want to hold a birthday party? Why did you leave the guests outside? How impressive are you? Because no one dares to provoke you in Rong City, you can offend others easily, right?!”


  Each of them could drown someone with their saliva. No matter how high their status was, they had to know their limits.

  Leaving a bunch of people outside and not caring about them, had he ever thought that this was morally unacceptable?

  Li Mo didn’t say anything. He was already in a bad mood. Now that the old lady had reprimanded him, he couldn’t bear to look at her.

  “Do you think you’re deliberately going against Qingzhi? In the past, when I celebrated your birthday for you, you felt so uncomfortable that it was as if you had lice. This year, you suddenly blew up your birthday. Do you know how impactful it was on Qingzhi’s press conference today?”


  “Also, have you not been laughed at enough? Do you know what everyone is saying?!”


  “No one dares to provoke you. It doesn’t hurt to be thick-skinned. Have you ever considered Qingzhi?! Damn brat, has your brain been eaten by a dog? How can there be such a heartless person like you?!”


  The old lady raised her walking stick and wanted to hit someone, but she was stopped by Qiao Zhilan.

  “Mom, forget it. Limo still has to go out to meet someone later. It won’t be good if he goes out injured.”


  The old lady was so angry that her chest heaved up and down. The corners of her mouth trembled and her eyes turned red.

  “I thought he was enlightened now! I didn’t expect him to be so stupid. Let him continue like this. When his wife and son are separated, I think he should laugh or cry!”


  Li Mo frowned. “What nonsense are you talking about!”


  “Get out and take a look!”


  Old Lady Li shouted angrily, not giving Limo any face.

  With a dark cloud between his brows, Li Mo strode out.

  The banquet hall now had various areas where guests could rest.

  Li Mo had just reached the intersection between the corridor and the banquet hall when he heard a burst of laughter.

  “She’s the eldest daughter of the Xu family after all. Isn’t she more dignified than anyone else? She was already so proud and arrogant when she was in school. Now that her marriage is in a mess, if her career doesn’t improve, how will she have the face to live in this world?”


  “Run a marriage? Don’t be ridiculous. Did Limo give her a chance to run it? When we were in school, Limo didn’t fancy her. However, she’s still a capable person. She actually schemed against Limo to get pregnant with his child…”


  [To be honest, I’ve been stuck for a day~~ Also, it’s snowing here~~ Oh~~]