Sitting in front of the transparent floor-to-ceiling window, Nanrong Wanqing was looking outside, with a clear view of the street opposite.
Under the dim streetlights, a little girl and a little boy were frolicking and horsing around, their faces brimming with joyful smiles. The girl was a head taller than the boy, gracefully beautiful. They bore a slight resemblance to each other, probably siblings.
Just then, in their chase, the little boy accidentally tripped over the curb steps and tumbled to the ground, crying loudly.
Upon seeing this, the little girl hurried over, helped the boy up from the ground. Then, she gently blew on the boy’s scraped knee twice and indulgently pulled his head into her embrace, murmuring sothing that could not be made out.
In a short while, the tears of the little boy gradually ceased, replaced by laughter through his sobs.
Watching this heartwarming scene, a slight wetness appeared at the corners of Nanrong Wanqing’s eyes as her mory instantly traveled back to her childhood.
Back then, she and Nanrong Hao were just like the siblings by the street. Without the care of their parents, as the elder sister, she tried hard to protect Nanrong Hao and shield him from bullying. Whenever Nanrong Hao felt sad or troubled, she would stay by his side to encourage and take care of him.
As they grew older, Nanrong Yong placed high hopes on Nanrong Hao, wishing to mold him into the successor of Hongyu Group. Unfortunately, Nanrong Hao had no interest in the business, and despite the years that passed, he remained unchanged, his character growing more and more rebellious.
As a sister, she could only shoulder the responsibilities of the Nanrong family for Nanrong Hao. Even though people outside praised her as a prodigy, managing such a large company at such a young age, who really knew the bitterness in her heart?
Perhaps she had a talent in this area, but she also paid a heavy price for it. Since the age of fifteen, she had not a single mont of leisure. When Nanrong Hao did not return all night, she was in her room reading by lamp light, learning how to manage the business. When Nanrong Hao went out to have fun, she was interning at the company, familiarizing herself with the operations.
Often, she was tired and weary, but she could only force herself to keep going because she couldn’t afford to give up, nor did she allow herself to. All this should have been Nanrong Hao’s duty, but now it lay solely upon her shoulders.
Over the years, her hard work finally paid off, with Hongyu Group thriving under her managent. However, this did not cheer her up; what she truly cared about was her brother, Nanrong Hao.
To help Nanrong Hao grow, she tried every thod, even resorting to force. But not only were her efforts fruitless, they even made Nanrong Hao increasingly fearful of her.
After countless disappointnts, she had completely given up on Nanrong Hao. She knew in her heart that the Nanrong family could not rely on Nanrong Hao, and that she would have to continue her vigil. More than once, she thought of remaining unmarried for life, silently staying with the Nanrong family until soone could take over the burden of Hongyu Group from her hands.
However, the change in Nanrong Hao that day ignited a glimr of hope in her heart.
Perhaps the thods she used before were too aggressive, and it was ti to let soone else have a try.
At this mont, Ling Chen sitting on the sofa was sowhat speechless. He didn’t wish to see Nanrong Wanqing, yet Nanrong Wanqing had appeared before him. He slightly turned his head and swept a glance at Nanrong Wanqing from the corner of his eye.
She sat quietly in her wheelchair, looking up at the window. A breeze from outside grazed by, stirring the hair behind her, dancing lightly.
Just then, the banquet hall’s lights suddenly dimd, and the soft moonlight shone in from the window, casting directly upon Nanrong Wanqing. Dressed in a simple white gown, Nanrong Wanqing seed like a celestial being fallen from the heavens, aloof and solitary, as if she were alone in her world.
Suddenly, he noticed a tearful sparkle in Nanrong Wanqing’s eyes.
Crying?
Ling Chen was taken aback, sowhat incredulous.
In his mind, Nanrong Wanqing had always been a strong woman with a resolute character and a powerful heart. But when that teardrop glistened, he felt his heartstrings lightly plucked.
A woman... no matter how strong, ultimately has her vulnerabilities shielded behind a strong exterior. Such a woman would never easily reveal her fragility; only in the quiet of the night would she open her heart and release her true emotions.
Ling Chen silently withdrew his gaze, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
Despite Nanrong Wanqing sitting a few ters away, he could sense the fluctuations in her emotions; that fleeting tear dismantled the strong image of Nanrong Wanqing in his mind.
"Ladies and gentlen, good evening."
At this mont, Zhu Hong’s clear voice resonated from the banquet hall’s sound system. Simultaneously, a gentle light descended from above, shining directly on Zhu Hong, turning him into the focus of everyone’s attention.
"Tonight we have invited everyone here to celebrate the successful establishnt of Boyang Pharmaceutical Company in East Sea City. Many of you here might not know , so allow to introduce myself. My na is Zhu Hong, and I am the dostic head of Boyang Pharmaceutical Company. First, I would like to thank everyone for taking ti out of your busy schedules to attend tonight’s banquet. I hope that in the future we can work together for mutual developnt. Secondly, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to a certain individual."
Zhu Hong cleared his throat and continued, "Over the years, as I struggled abroad alone, enduring many failures and setbacks, there was always soone I would think of during those tis. She gave the strength to keep going, never easily choosing to give up. I told myself that I must make sothing of myself, not to disappoint myself or her. After years of hard work, I have finally realized my dream. Today, here, I want to tell her personally, in all those years I was away, I’ve never forgotten you. In my heart, you’ve always occupied the most important place. Even if the seas dry up and rocks crumble, my feelings for you will not change."
As his words ended, all eyes shifted to Nanrong Wanqing.
Although Zhu Hong had not specifically nad anyone, judging from his prior actions, the woman he spoke of was almost certainly Nanrong Wanqing.
For a mont, the young won present watched Nanrong Wanqing with eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and resentnt. Such a capable, handso, and wealthy man was almost every woman’s dream of a prince charming. Now, Nanrong Wanqing seed to have him all to herself; how could they not be disappointed?
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