Chapter 453: Have you heard of my story?

Conference center, media reception area.

"Hello, please show your media credentials."

Shen Shen Yu Yan took off the blue-and-white name tag hanging around her neck and handed it over.

The staff member skillfully took the documents, scanned the code, and after verifying that everything was correct, handed over a data bag containing business cards, an event schedule, and souvenirs.

"Thank you." Shen Shen Yu Yan took the exquisite handbag and followed the crowd to the rest area.

The noise rushed toward her.

Scanning the area, she soon saw Meng Li sitting there.

Shen Shen Yu Yan walked quickly to the round table, bent down, and sat down, waving with a smile. "Hello, kept you waiting, little beauty."

Meng Li covered her mouth and chuckled. "You finally arrived."

Shen Shen Yu Yan shrugged helplessly. "No choice, work is quite busy. I went to the company first."

Looking at Shen Shen Yu Yan's expression, Meng Li asked curiously, "Did something good happen? You seem exceptionally happy today."

"There is indeed good news." Shen Shen Yu Yan crossed her legs, her gaze bright. "A big client I've been in contact with for a long time suddenly reached a preliminary cooperation intention with us. I went to the company this morning to handle this matter."

Speaking of this, a fresh and bright smile appeared on Shen Shen Yu Yan's face.

For the past few days, she had almost been ready to give up, but she didn't expect fate to favor her once again.

Xucheng Property is an enterprise with national first-class property management qualifications. It is very famous in Yan Province and surrounding areas, owning more than 20 property management projects with a management area of nearly 2 million square meters.

Just this morning, the person in charge of the other party's procurement department suddenly contacted Li Li Meixia, expressing willingness to cooperate with them on housekeeping services.

Although they had visited the other party's head office before, they hadn't held any hope at all.

This was the biggest client Youjie Housekeeping had contacted so far.

If everything went smoothly, the gambling agreement with Gongying Technology could be completed, and the second investment payment would arrive on time; everything would return to the right track.

After all, it was an enterprise she had founded with her own hands, investing all her energy and heart.

If possible, Shen Shen Yu Yan really hoped it could succeed.

This at least proved her ability.

Even if she changed tracks in the future and sought investment cooperation from Tang Song, she could be more confident.

As a former school beauty, Shen Shen Yu Yan had her own pride.

She was unwilling to stand in front of him as a failure.

The two sat in the rest area and waited for a while. Meng Li checked the time and whispered, "Shen Yu Yan, let's go to the sign-in area and wait. According to the news I got, Miss Sister Shangguan will arrive at the venue 30 minutes early and will enter the VIP hall after signing in."

"Good! Let's go!" Shen Shen Yu Yan stood up immediately and followed Meng Li out.

Because the specification of this exhibition was relatively high, it was divided into 3 sign-in areas: guests, media, and participating enterprises.

The order of entry was usually arranged according to the guest's identity and importance; the higher the identity, the later the order of entry.

And Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya belonged to the highest level of guests, representing Smile Holdings and Meigou Technology.

After signing in, she would stay in the VIP hall until 5 minutes before the opening ceremony officially started. By then, she would definitely be surrounded by people, and someone like her would not be able to get close at all.

In other words, she only had this sign-in period to contact the other party.

There were 40 minutes left until the opening ceremony.

The guest sign-in area had already gathered many media reporters and staff.

One by one, guests dressed in decent attire arrived one after another, stepping on the red carpet.

Shen Shen Yu Yan and Meng Li found a relatively rear position and stood still, their gazes fixed on the entrance.

They waited for about ten minutes.

A slight commotion came, accompanied by noisy discussions:

"They're here, they're here!" A commotion broke out in the crowd, the sound mixed with excitement and anticipation.

"Quick! Get the camera ready, take more photos!"

"It's Miss Sister Shangguan from Smile Holdings, and our provincial government leaders."

The sound of shutters followed one after another.

Shen Shen Yu Yan's heartbeat accelerated suddenly, and following the crowd's gaze, she looked over.

She saw the figure surrounded by the crowd, wearing a light-colored custom suit, elegant in temperament, and calm in pace.

Her appearance seemed to bring her own halo, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Meng Li, who was holding a DSLR, nudged Shen Shen Yu Yan and whispered excitedly, "It's Sun Jun, the director of our Yan Province Department of Commerce! Director Sun actually accompanied her personally; this specification is too high! It seems they have already reached some strategic cooperation with Meigou, and it will probably be announced after the exhibition!"

Shen Shen Yu Yan dazed, her gaze toward Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya somewhat blurred.

This is the charm of power!

This is just an assistant to Jin Dongshi.

She dared not imagine what kind of scene it would be if Jin Meixiao arrived in person.

It is said that every time she participates in international public welfare and commercial activities, international celebrities and dignitaries accompany her.

How glorious that must be!

Thinking of this, her body trembled slightly, and the excitement in her heart was hard to suppress.

When she first entered university, her thoughts were far from being as complicated as they were now; otherwise, she wouldn't have lowered her scores to come to Yancheng University of Science and Technology to accompany her best friend.

Initially, marketing the name "school beauty" was just to show off and suppress female classmates who were not on good terms with her; she actually didn't have much ambition.

However, in her sophomore year, during a part-time job opportunity, she heard about Smile Holdings.

Furthermore, she learned the name that often appeared in major financial media—Jin Meixiao.

The heaven-favored daughter who was admitted to Harvard University at 17, obtained dual degrees in economics and mathematics, and was proficient in 6 languages.

Relying on her own superb ability, she set off a storm in the foreign financial market.

From that time on, Shen Shen Yu Yan began to worship this Jin Dongshi and even began to imitate her.

She worked hard to manage her own connections and social life at school.

She even tried to speculate in stocks, but unfortunately, she crashed directly and lost a lot of money.

Then, she watched Smile Holdings rise step by step, watched Jin Meixiao's name shock the world bit by bit, and created a grand wealth myth led by her.

This kind of shock was indescribable.

It also stimulated her ambition to expand continuously, fantasizing that one day, she could contact Jin Dongshi and even become someone like her.

"Shen Yu Yan! Shen Yu Yan! They have finished taking photos and are about to come over." Meng Li's low cry came to her ear.

"Eh..." Shen Shen Yu Yan quickly cleared her dazed state and put her gaze back on Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya.

A group of more than ten people chatted and walked through the sign-in area, approaching this side.

Flashlights connected into a piece, and media reporters interviewed them from time to time.

As the distance approached, Shen Shen Yu Yan's heartbeat speeded up more and more.

The reason she dared to come was actually because of the confidence Tian Jing gave her.

Through her efforts to make friends, she had already become a good friend with Tian Jing.

And Little Jing and Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya had a very good relationship.

They had the foundation for making friends, and also had this hope.

Looking at the figure getting closer and closer, Shen Shen Yu Yan took a deep breath, immediately stepped forward, and said generously, "Miss Sister Shangguan, hello! It is a great honor to see you again here."

Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya stopped, her gaze stayed on Shen Shen Yu Yan for a moment, and she nodded slightly. "Hello, Miss Shen."

A look of surprise flashed in Shen Shen Yu Yan's eyes, and she continued to say, "Last night, Little Jing and I chatted about you coming to Yancheng; I didn't expect to run into you here today. It's truly lucky."

"Oh?" A meaningful smile appeared on Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya's face. "That is indeed quite coincidental. Are you here to participate in the exhibition as... media?"

She was a very smart person; of course, she could see Shen Shen Yu Yan's little thoughts. The so-called luck was nothing more than a premeditated encounter with ulterior motives.

Shen Shen Yu Yan's face flushed slightly. "I am very interested in the clothing industry, so I came here to visit and learn."

"Hmm." Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya nodded and didn't say anything else. Seeing the other party about to leave, Shen Shen Yu Yan gritted her teeth, handed over the business card she had prepared for a long time, and said nervously and anxiously, "Miss Sister Shangguan, this is my business card."

She tried to stay calm, her gaze fixed on Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya, expecting her response.

Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya's gaze swept over it, smiled slightly: "Youjie Housekeeping, Shen Shen Yu Yan, okay."

Subsequently, a woman dressed as a secretary following behind her took the initiative to take her business card.

Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya nodded slightly toward Shen Shen Yu Yan and continued to walk forward.

Looking at her departing back, Shen Shen Yu Yan let out a long breath.

Compared to the last encounter, Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya was much kinder and also accepted her business card; this was a good start.

Perhaps one day, she would receive a call from the other party?

Meng Li patted her shoulder excitedly. "Great, Shen Yu Yan, you are truly amazing!"

Sensing the envious and jealous gazes of many people around, Shen Shen Yu Yan showed a bright smile. "Let's go, Meng Li, let's go in; the opening ceremony is next."

"Hmm, let's go."

!

Turning two corners in the passage, the gate of the conference center appeared in front of her.

As the opening time approached, there were many more people coming and going around.

Walking into the international conference center, the view suddenly opened up.

Staff members in unified uniforms hurried up to meet them and took them to the area where the media was located.

Because this was a fashion exhibition and was completely not in her circle, Shen Shen Yu Yan didn't expect to run into any acquaintances and silently observed the surrounding environment.

"Shen Yu Yan!" Her shoulder was patted, and Meng Li suddenly grabbed her arm. "Look over there! Look, look! Isn't that your friend?"

Shen Shen Yu Yan dazed, looked in the direction her finger pointed, and her eyes widened suddenly.

In the inner rest area of the conference center.

Lin Empress Mu Xue, wearing a dark gray ladies' suit, stood elegantly in the crowd, chatting and laughing.

Looking at the sexy and eye-catching Lin Empress Mu Xue, Meng Li whispered excitedly, "The one in black next to her is our Director Li from the Entrepreneurship and Employment Service Center! And that one! Director Zhang from the Bureau of Commerce!"

For the executives of Juqing Juqing Hui Jin she met at the last Innovation and Integration Exchange Meeting, her impression was equally deep.

Just at this moment, Lin Empress Mu Xue, who was chatting and laughing freely, seemed to sense something, and her gaze suddenly looked toward this side.

As their gazes met, a bright smile appeared on her face, and she even waved at Shen Shen Yu Yan.

This posture was like a leader comforting the masses.

Shen Shen Yu Yan's brows jumped violently.

This Little Xue is truly evil!

From her perspective, Lin Empress Mu Xue was indeed everywhere.

Various grand gatherings, parties, activities, there was always her figure, and even the fashion exhibition didn't let go.

A living, innate pretender!

Meng Li grabbed Shen Shen Yu Yan's arm happily. "Eh, Shen Yu Yan, she saw you and is waving at you; let's hurry over!"

This time her big leader was also here; if she could take the opportunity to show her face, she, Meng Li, might be able to move up in the future.

Shen Shen Yu Yan took a deep breath and quickly straightened her mindset. "Good."

No matter what, she and Lin Empress Mu Xue couldn't be considered enemies; instead, she had used the other party to get to know many high-quality connections.

As the two walked into the inner rest area, they could clearly feel the curious gazes cast by the people around them.

Lin Empress Mu Xue elegantly extended her right hand, the corners of her lips raised. "Truly coincidental, Shen Yu Yan; I didn't expect to run into you here too."

Shen Shen Yu Yan smiled and shook her hand. "It seems our fate is not shallow."

Meng Li hurriedly greeted the leader beside her. "Director Li!"

Director Li nodded with a smile, his tone gentle. "Hello, Little Meng."

Meng Li then turned to Lin Empress Mu Xue, excited light flashing in her eyes, her tone carrying a trace of anticipation. "Hello, Miss Lin, we meet again."

Lin Empress Mu Xue's gaze flickered slightly, and she recalled it seriously before having some impression, but she also forgot the other party's name and could only say with a smile, "Hello."

The few exchanged greetings simply, and the atmosphere was relaxed and natural.

Just at this moment, several people dressed in bright clothes walked over together, warm smiles hanging on their faces, their tone full of respect.

"Hello, President Lin, I am Wang Li Bing, General Manager of Lichun Clothing; it is a great honor to meet you."

"Hello, President Wang."

"President Lin, I am Qu Yuzhen from *Elle* fashion magazine; this is my business card. Is it convenient to make an appointment for an exclusive interview later?"

"Thank you, let's contact again if there is an opportunity."

Lin Empress Mu Xue always had a calm and composed smile on her face, her tone gentle but not losing a sense of distance.

She actually radiated a unique aura of a superior.

Perhaps it was intentional, but it was incomparably genuine.

This discovery made Shen Shen Yu Yan's gaze dazed.

She keenly sensed that the Lin Empress Mu Xue she met this time seemed to have undergone a subtle change.

The kind of "small person getting ahead" publicity and "green tea"-like affectation almost disappeared, replaced by a kind of elegance and confidence from the inside out.

And she could feel that she was truly confident.

A sense of indescribable emptiness suddenly surged in Shen Shen Yu Yan's heart.

Lin Empress Mu Xue, who had been secretly observing Shen Shen Yu Yan, raised the corners of her lips, and the pride in her eyes flashed and disappeared.

Secretary Shen, you are also unlucky to have entered my place of proving the Dao!

Today your best friend is not here, so you just obediently watch how I, Empress Empress Mu Xue, suppress the whole venue!

(｀)Ψ Hahaha!

Just at this moment, a commotion suddenly came from inside the venue, and everyone's gazes looked in the same direction involuntarily.

Meng Li's eyes lit up, and she whispered excitedly, "It's Miss Sister Shangguan! Didn't they say she would enter 5 minutes before the opening ceremony? Why did she come out so early?"

Lin Empress Mu Xue's eyes flickered; the heart that had just floated up sank again.

This is Jin Meixiao's assistant, a figure of the same grade as that Qin Qin Yingxue; appearing here means Smile Holdings.

Even as Tang Song's own assistant, she had to give way by three points.

Under everyone's gaze, Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya walked calmly, a faint smile on her face, slowly walking through the crowd toward the inner rest area.

Every step she took seemed to carry an invisible aura, attracting everyone's attention.

"Shen Yu Yan, look, Miss Sister Shangguan seems to be coming toward this side!" Meng Li pulled Shen Shen Yu Yan's sleeve, her tone hard to hide excitement.

"Hmm." Shen Shen Yu Yan's heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, her gaze tightly following that tall and bright figure.

A desire ignited in her heart; perhaps there would be a chance to chat with Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya a few more words later and formally bring the two's relationship closer.

Soon, Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya stopped near the rest area.

Her gaze swept over the crowd and finally stopped on Lin Empress Mu Xue, meaningful and bright.

The originally noisy environment around instantly quieted down.

Lin Empress Mu Xue's heart jumped, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.

Why does it feel like this Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya is targeting me?

Looking at her like this, my heart feels a bit hairy.

Although she relied on Jiang Yanbin's relationship to have direct contact with Meigou and could pretend to be cool in such an occasion.

But facing a heavyweight figure like Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya, she still felt a bit empty in her heart.

The other party is a member of the Supervisory Board of Meigou Technology headquarters, a true big sister, and behind her is an indescribable Jin Dongshi.

Just at this moment, a gentle smile appeared on Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya's face, and she took the initiative to reach out. "Hello, Miss Lin, I am Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya."

The smile on Shen Shen Yu Yan's face suddenly froze, and her brain buzzed.

"Hiss—" Lin Empress Mu Xue took a deep breath.

Oh my mother! Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya! You have also heard of my story?

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 454 =====