Chapter 126: Promise Under the Starlight
Chapter 126: Promise Under the Starlight
The mysterious man's provocation was like throwing a stone into a calm lake, causing ripples. Xiang Yu and Yan Jin were not intimidated by the threat, but became more determined to find out the mastermind behind it.
"No matter who he is, we will not compromise." Yan Jin said firmly, "We will play this game to the end."
Xiang Yu held Yan Jin's hand, his eyes full of trust and support: "We will face it together."
They began to investigate the identity of the mysterious man and strengthened the security measures for the company and themselves. In the office, the two worked side by side, analyzing various clues and not letting go of any clues. Late at night, they would work overtime together to discuss countermeasures. The tacit understanding and trust between them continued to sublimate in this crisis.
At an emergency board meeting, the atmosphere in the company was heavy, and everyone's face was filled with worry. The Lin Group's attacks became more and more fierce, and the company's stock price continued to fall, causing panic among the people.
"Everyone is clear about the current situation," Xiang Yu said calmly and firmly, "but I believe that as long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome the difficulties."
Then, he and Yan Jin jointly proposed an innovative business plan. This plan was bold and creative, perfectly combining the resource advantages of Xiang Group and the innovative ideas of Yan Enterprises, and pointed out a new direction for the company's future development.
The board members listened carefully to their explanations, and gradually showed surprise and appreciation on their faces. In the end, the plan was unanimously approved by all directors, bringing a new turn for the company.
A few days later, the company held a grand celebration banquet to celebrate their successful resolution of the crisis. The banquet hall was filled with clinking glasses and laughter.
"Mr. Xiang, Mr. Yan, could you two dance together?" A waiter came forward and asked politely.
Xiang Yu turned to look at Yan Jin, with questioning and expectation in his eyes. Yan Jin smiled slightly and nodded gently.
As the melodious music sounded, the two walked into the center of the dance floor. Under the lights, their figures were so harmonious, as if they were born to be together. Photographer Wang raised his camera and captured this scene in his lens...
As the soothing music flowed, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin danced in the middle of the dance floor. Yan Jin wore a champagne-colored dress, and her skirt swayed gently with her dance steps, like a blooming lily. Xiang Yu wore a black suit, which made him look taller and more handsome. His deep eyes followed Yan Jin all the time, and his eyes were full of tenderness and love.
Photographer Wang held his breath and aimed the camera at the couple. He saw from the viewfinder that Xiang Yu's hand was gently on Yan Jin's waist, and Yan Jin's hand was naturally on his arm. The two of them cooperated tacitly, and every turn and every eye contact was full of sweetness and tacit understanding. Photographer Wang's index finger gently pressed the shutter, freezing this beautiful moment into eternity.
"Ah!" Suddenly, an exclamation broke the lively atmosphere in the banquet hall.
It turned out that a young waiter named Liu accidentally bumped into Yan Jin while carrying a tray, and the red wine on the tray spilled all over Yan Jin. The sudden change made Yan Jin slightly stunned, and her dress was stained with glaring wine stains.
"Are you okay?" Xiang Yu reacted quickly, holding Yan Jin's shoulders and asked with concern.
"I'm fine." Yan Jin shook his head, indicating that he was fine.
Xiang Yu said nothing more, took out a handkerchief from his pocket, and carefully wiped the wine stains on Yan Jin's skirt. His movements were gentle and considerate, as if he was treating a precious work of art. Yan Jin stood quietly, feeling the warmth and care from Xiang Yu, and a warm current surged in her heart.
Partner Zhao, who was standing not far away, witnessed this scene. He held up his wine glass and smiled meaningfully. He knew that Xiang Yu's feelings for Yan Jin were no longer just simple partners. He raised his wine glass and gently raised it in the direction of the two people, silently blessing them in his heart.
The lights in the banquet hall were still bright, and the music was still melodious, but for Xiang Yu and Yan Jin, at this moment, it seemed as if time had stopped, and only the sound of each other's heartbeats remained...
"Everyone, please be quiet!" Yan Jin took the microphone handed to her by the waiter and prepared to say something...
Yan Jin took the microphone handed over by the waiter and stood elegantly in the center of the stage. The lights focused on her, reflecting her confident smile. She cleared her throat and said, "I'm sorry to disturb everyone's interest. The little episode just now did not affect my mood. Instead, it made me feel more concerned about Mr. Xiang and everyone. Thank you!"
Applause broke out from the audience. Yan Jin raised her hand to signal for silence and continued, "This celebration banquet is to celebrate our successful acquisition of the important cooperation with the European market. This is not only a milestone in the company's development history, but also inseparable from the hard work of every employee. I would like to especially thank Mr. Xiang. When the project encountered bottlenecks, it was he who stood up against all odds and gave me the greatest support and trust, so that we can get to where we are today."
Yan Jin turned her gaze to Xiang Yu in the audience, and their eyes met, revealing determination and gratitude. In the audience, Xiang Yu looked at Yan Jin affectionately, with a gentle smile on his lips, as if the whole world only had the two of them.
“In the future, we will face greater challenges, but I believe that as long as we unite as one and move forward courageously, we will be able to create greater glories! Let us raise our glasses together, for each other, for the company, and for a better tomorrow! Cheers!”
The warm applause rang out again and lasted for a long time. Amid the cheers of the crowd, Xiang Yu walked onto the stage and took the microphone from Yan Jin. He took a deep breath, and his eyes swept over everyone in the audience, finally landing on Yan Jin.
"Tonight, I would like to take this opportunity to announce something to everyone." Xiang Yu paused, with a hint of excitement in his tone that was difficult to conceal, "I have always regarded Yan Jin as the most trustworthy partner, but as we get along day and night, I gradually discovered that my feelings for her have gone beyond a cooperative relationship, I..."
Xiang Yu gazed at Yan Jin lovingly and said word by word: "Yan Jin, I love you! Are you willing to give me a chance to take care of you for the rest of my life?"
The sudden confession made the entire banquet hall fall into silence. Everyone held their breath and looked at the two people on the stage in surprise. Yan Jin didn't expect Xiang Yu to confess in such an occasion. She was stunned in place, with shock written all over her beautiful face.
"Marry him! Marry him!" Someone shouted first, and then the whole banquet hall was filled with warm applause and cheers, and everyone was blessing them.
Xiang Yu took out an exquisite red box from his suit pocket, knelt on one knee, and slowly opened it. A dazzling diamond ring shone brightly under the light. "Marry me, okay?"
Tears welled up in Yan Jin's eyes. She nodded with emotion and uttered one word softly: "Okay."
Xiang Yu showed a happy smile on his face, he stood up and put the ring on Yan Jin's finger, then hugged her tightly in his arms. The audience applauded loudly, and the flash lights kept flashing, recording this happy and sweet moment.
As night fell, the stars twinkled and the moonlight sprinkled on the earth like silver. After the banquet, Xiang Yu held Yan Jin's hand and strolled in the hotel garden...
"Do you remember when we first met?" Xiang Yu turned his head and asked gently.
Yan Jin smiled slightly and recalled: "Of course I remember, at that time..."
Suddenly, a cold wind blew past, and Yan Jin's voice stopped abruptly. She felt an inexplicable chill...
"At that time, you treated me as a business rival. You were on guard against me everywhere and every word you said was full of thorns, like a little hedgehog covered with thorns." Xiang Yu joked with a smile, as if he had returned to that time, with the air filled with the smoke and temptations of their first acquaintance.
"That's because you always act so superior, as if the whole world should revolve around you." Yan Jin gave him a reproachful look, but her eyes were full of sweetness.
"Who could have thought at that time that we would end up together?" Xiang Yu gently held Yan Jin in his arms, as if he wanted to merge her into his own flesh and blood. Under the moonlight, the two of them hugged each other tightly, looking into each other's eyes, reflecting each other's figures in each other's eyes, as if everything in the world had disappeared, leaving only the two of them.
"I love you, Yan Jin, more than ever." Xiang Yu kissed Yan Jin's forehead affectionately, his tone firm and gentle.
"Me too." Yan Jin closed her eyes and snuggled in Xiang Yu's arms, feeling his warmth and love. At this moment, she was absolutely certain that the man in front of her was the one she was willing to entrust her life to.
"We will be together forever, right?" Yan Jin raised his head, his eyes flickering with longing for the future and a hint of imperceptible uneasiness.
"Of course, I will always be by your side and protect you for the rest of my life." Xiang Yu held Yan Jin's hand tightly, interlocking their fingers, as if swearing the inseparable connection between them.
At this moment, a cell phone ring broke the beautiful atmosphere. Xiang Yu frowned unhappily and took out his cell phone, only to find that it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello?" Xiang Yu answered the phone with a hint of impatience in his tone.
"Congratulations, Mr. Xiang, you've got the beauty." A cold voice came from the other end of the phone, making people shudder.
Xiang Yu's face changed, and he straightened up suddenly, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes: "Who are you?"
"It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that I know a lot of your secrets, including..." The voice paused, as if deliberately creating suspense, "the truth about your marriage to Yan Jin."
Xiang Yu's fingers holding the phone suddenly tightened, veins popped on the back of his hand, and his tone was as cold as ice from hell: "What do you want to say?"
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