Chapter 436: No longer on the same level

When Rong Ci entered the conference hall, she happened to see He Zhangbai.

And He Zhangbai's seat happened to be right next to hers.

Seeing her, He Zhangbai smiled: "Morning."

Rong Ci nodded: "Morning."

"I watched the press conference from two days ago. Congratulations."

"Thank you."

As they were speaking, Lin Wu and Ren Jifeng also entered the conference room.

He Zhangbai naturally knew today was Lin Wu's birthday; at midnight, he and Qi Yuming had already wished her a happy birthday in their group chat.

However, seeing her in person now, and seeing that Lin Wu had also seen him, he stood up and said, "Happy birthday."

Compared to the past, Lin Wu felt that this "happy birthday" from He Zhangbai lacked sincerity and was more about maintaining a surface-level etiquette.

She glanced at Rong Ci, who was sitting beside He Zhangbai, and responded with a somewhat cold tone: "Thank you." After she finished speaking, she said coldly: "The meeting is about to start, I'll go sit over there."

He Zhangbai: "Okay."

Having said that, he nodded at Ren Jifeng as a greeting.

Ren Jifeng's seat was also in the first row, just not as centered.

Seeing that their seats were all in the first row, and her seat...

Lin Wu looked and found it was in the second-to-last row; her steps paused slightly, but then she walked toward her seat with indifference.

The meeting started very quickly.

During the meeting, Chang Mo received praise from the government multiple times, once again stealing the spotlight.

Hearing Chang Mo mentioned by the government repeatedly, two or three corporate representatives beside Lin Wu were filled with envy in their tone.

"This Chang Mo is truly amazing. That group of people is still so young, yet they've achieved success that we couldn't reach in a lifetime. Comparing people really is infuriating."

"Isn't that the truth."

Lin Wu listened to their conversation and looked toward Rong Ci's direction, but she was blocked by heavy backs and couldn't see her at all.

This feeling was as if she had been left far behind by Rong Ci; they were no longer on the same level.

If one were to discuss achievements in their careers alone, that was indeed the case.

After all, Rong Ci's true identity was as a major shareholder of Chang Mo; her future was visibly bright and limitless, while she...

Looking at the figures sitting in the front row compared to the people around her, the gap in personal achievement and status was clear at a glance...

"Director Lin? Are you alright?"

Suddenly hearing Ren Jifeng's voice, Lin Wu realized the meeting had ended.

She came back to her senses and shook her head: "I'm fine." Then she asked calmly and composedly: "Director Ren, is there something the matter?"

"No, just... came over to say hello."

They didn't have many opportunities to meet usually, so seeing her rarely, he naturally wanted to say a few more words to her.

And... Feng Tingshen had prepared a priceless diamond in advance. If his guess was correct, Feng Tingshen was likely planning to propose to Lin Wu tonight.

Which meant their happy event was near.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask: "Today is your birthday, Director Lin. Since we've met, do you have any plans for later? If not, may I treat you to dinner?"

Lin Wu smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Director Ren, but I already have plans."

"No problem, then next time." As he spoke, seeing Lin Wu look forward, he realized she was watching He Zhangbai and Rong Ci and the others.

They were currently exchanging pleasantries with the government officials they had attended the meeting with.

At this moment, they had finished their pleasantries, and the two of them left the hall directly.

Seeing this, Ren Jifeng frowned. Wasn't it said that even setting Feng Tingshen aside, He Zhangbai and Lin Wu had a pretty good relationship? Why, when everyone met outside, did He Zhangbai not even come to greet Lin Wu before leaving directly?

And, was He Zhangbai being overly attentive to Rong Ci? ===== CHAPTER 437 =====