Shen Tong looked at Shen Nanyue with complete confidence.
“Nanyue, although I’m your uncle, I still don’t want to gamble the Shen Corporation on you. You’re young and clearly don’t understand business operations. This collaboration with Madam Bai concerns the entire company, so you’d better stop causing trouble.”
As he spoke, Shen Tong turned to invite Bai Youwei again.
“Madam Bai, why don’t we step aside and discuss this project? I understand these matters much better than this girl does.”
Bai Youwei glanced at Shen Nanyue in surprise.
“Miss Shen, are you changing negotiation partners halfway through because you think I’m easy to bully?”
As Bai Youwei’s temper visibly rose— The approachable warmth she had shown earlier while chatting disappeared completely.
Shen Nanyue hurriedly explained,
“I’m sorry, Madam Bai. I am the chairman of the Shen Corporation. You don’t need to pay attention to him. I’ll have him leave immediately.”
As she spoke, Shen Nanyue turned toward Shen Tong.
“Uncle, since you know this collaboration with Madam Bai concerns the entire Shen Corporation, then you shouldn’t be interrupting me. Please go back.”
“Shen Nanyue, do you really think you’re somebody important now?”
Shen Tong clearly didn’t take her seriously at all.
This project was crucial for the company’s next quarter.
After suffering losses at Shen Nanyue’s hands previously, Shen Tong was determined to secure Bai Youwei’s endorsement this time.
Not only would it help him regain face, but it would also earn him a firm position within the company afterward.
This time, he would not remain beneath Shen Nanyue’s authority!
Turning toward Bai Youwei, he said,
“Madam Bai, someone as accomplished and respected as you probably doesn’t want to discuss important business with an immature little girl, right?”
“To tell you the truth, Shen Nanyue is nothing more than a spoiled child relying on the inheritance her father left behind to throw her weight around in the Shen Corporation. As for actual business ability? She’s completely unreliable!”
His tone was dripping with contempt.
Shen Nanyue’s face darkened, but before she could speak, Bai Youwei’s expression had already turned cold.
“I came to Fengcheng to handle business, and I took the Shen Corporation’s invitation seriously. I don’t care about your internal struggles. But if you intend to use me as a weapon against each other, then I’m sorry—there are plenty of people seeking collaboration with me. I don’t need the Shen Corporation!”
With that, Bai Youwei picked up her handbag and stood to leave.
Shen Nanyue immediately stepped forward to stop her.
“Madam Bai—”
“Miss Shen, settle your company matters first before coming to me again.”
Bai Youwei turned to leave— When suddenly, Shen An’an rushed over.
Dressed in a black long dress, a black bucket hat, and a black face mask, she stopped in front of Bai Youwei.
Her eyes sparkled brightly as she handed Bai Youwei a colorful pen.
Then she pulled out her tablet and typed:
‘Madam Bai Youwei, you’re my idol! Could you give me an autograph?’
Bai Youwei noticed the burn scars on the girl’s hands and immediately felt sympathy.
“Of course. Where would you like me to sign?”
Shen An’an thought for a moment before taking off her hat.
The edge of the bucket hat was trimmed with white lace about two fingers wide—perfect for a signature.
Pointing to the lace, she looked at Bai Youwei with shining eyes.
Smiling, Bai Youwei signed her name along the lace trim.
Shen An’an immediately hugged the hat protectively against her chest as though guarding a treasure.
Shen Nanyue frowned as she walked over, worry evident in the way her eyes scanned Shen An’an.
“An’an, why did you come here? Why aren’t you resting at home properly?”
Putting the hat back on, Shen An’an took up her tablet again and typed to communicate with Shen Nanyue.
‘Sis, I came out to meet a friend.’
“What friend? Do I know them?”
Shen An’an shook her head.
Then, from behind her, a very tall man stepped forward.
He wore black casual clothing and a face mask matching Shen An’an’s.
Shen Nanyue narrowed her eyes as she examined the man before her.
His black jacket was from an internationally renowned luxury brand, worth well over seven figures.
Not to mention the understated yet luxurious watch on his wrist and the rare black diamond earring in his left ear.
Shen Nanyue considered herself familiar with most wealthy heirs in Fengcheng.
But this man was completely unfamiliar.
“And this is?”
‘This is my friend. He’s from the capital. Sis, he wants to discuss a business deal with you.’
Shen An’an turned to glance at the man.
Seeing the reluctance in his eyes, she jabbed him backward with her elbow, instantly making him obedient.
In front of everyone, the man removed his mask.
It revealed a face overflowing with charisma.
His facial contours were sharp and refined, with sword-like brows and starry eyes.
The curve of his brow bone was exceptionally elegant, and the red mole beneath the corner of his right eye was now fully visible, adding a hint of seductive beauty.
“Hello, Miss Shen. My name is Li Che. I’m the CEO of Qianzhang Entertainment in the capital. I heard the Shen Corporation is launching a new brand next quarter. I wonder if you’re in need of spokespersons? All of our company’s top celebrities are available—you may want to consider them.”
Shen Nanyue’s pupils contracted slightly.
She had heard of Li Che before.
Entertainment companies in the country rose and fell constantly, yet only Qianzhang Entertainment had continued thriving ever since its establishment five years ago.
In just five short years, he had successfully made every artist under his company famous!
There were countless award-winning actors and actresses under his banner, along with top-tier traffic stars who had dominated the market rankings for years.
Most importantly— The boss of Qianzhang Entertainment had once been an unknown nobody.
Using ruthless methods, he had carved out his own territory within the entertainment industry.
Shen Nanyue had once imagined that Li Che, the owner of Qianzhang Entertainment, might be a weathered middle-aged man.
She never expected that upon meeting him today, he would actually be such a young man!
And such a handsome one at that!
Shen Nanyue maintained her professional smile as she responded politely to Li Che’s invitation for collaboration.
“Since President Li has personally come to discuss business, I can’t very well refuse you. Whenever President Li has time, we can sit down and talk.”
“Anytime works for me.”
Shen Tong seized the opportunity to sneer.
“Shen Nanyue, you were just discussing endorsement cooperation with Madam Bai, and now you’re already talking business with President Li. What exactly are you treating Madam Bai as?”
Shen Nanyue smiled toward Bai Youwei.
“Madam Bai, please don’t misunderstand. The Shen Corporation won’t only be launching one brand next quarter. If we’re fortunate enough to cooperate with both you and President Li, then naturally we’ll choose the most suitable brands for each collaboration. Otherwise, the endorsements themselves would lose their meaning, wouldn’t they?”
Bai Youwei didn’t seem particularly angry.
Hearing Shen Nanyue explain it that way, she said nothing further.
Her gaze unintentionally fell upon Shen An’an’s face, and a strange feeling stirred in her heart.
Why did this child’s brows and eyes look so familiar?
Since Shen Tong had failed to gain any advantage here, and after being thoroughly shut down by Shen Nanyue, he could only leave in embarrassment.
‘Sis, you continue handling your work. Li Che and I will head out first.’
Shen An’an nodded politely toward Bai Youwei before pulling Li Che away from the restaurant.
Shen Nanyue watched the two of them leave, deep in thought.
An’an and this Li Che…
Their relationship seemed far from ordinary!
Bai Youwei no longer seemed intent on leaving either.
After sitting back down with Shen Nanyue, she stopped discussing work and instead asked:
“Miss Shen, was that young girl just now your biological younger sister?”
— The end of the Chapter–
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