Chapter 87

out, you haven't let me down growing up together from a young age; it's still you who cares about me the most! Don’t worry, from now on, I, Lu An, won’t compete with you for anything anymore and will...Chapter 87

Ni Xuanyi didn't quite believe in Ru Zhao's words. She and Ru Xi talked on the phone every other day, but Ru Xi never mentioned anything about bringing her a gift. Nevertheless, she couldn’t reveal this to Ru Zhao face-to-face, so instead she smiled and said: "Thank you!"

"Xuanxuan, would you like me to treat you to dinner" Ru Zhao’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Ni Xuanyi.

Ni Xuanyi had anticipated this and shook her head in refusal. "Brother Ru Zhao, I’m tired from a day’s work, so I don’t feel like going out for dinner."

"Then I’ll wait here until you get some rest, and we can go out to eat afterward," Ru Zhao said firmly.

“Ah!” Ni Xuanyi was flabbergasted. She had never seen such a handsome persistent person before. If he wanted to wait for her, it was his own business and not related to her at all.

Seeing that the colleagues who returned from work were looking in their direction, she hurriedly said: "Brother Ru Zhao, I advise you not to wait here; I don’t know when I will be able to rest properly!"

"It doesn't matter. I’ll wait for you," Ru Zhao insisted.

“Alright then, do as you please. I’m going upstairs first.”

Ru Zhao didn’t say anything but watched Ni Xuanyi’s back disappear into the apartment building.

Ni Xuanyi was still upset with Ru Zhao for what he had done to her at the Golden Triangle before, and she didn't want to have anything to do with him. After returning home, however, she received a phone call from Li Yi. He had just flown abroad to attend a business meeting today; they chatted on the phone for quite some time. Putting down the phone afterward, Ni Xuanyi felt sweet inside and completely forgot about Ru Zhao.

The next morning, Ni Xuanyi dressed neatly and went downstairs to work with high spirits. She immediately noticed the dazzling limousine parked at the apartment entrance, beside which stood Ruan Zhao.

In the early morning light, a few stubble had grown on Ruan Zhao's chin, dark circles were under his eyes, and his pale face clearly showed signs of fatigue; it was obvious that he hadn't slept all night.

Ni Xuanyi’s eyes widened in surprise. She then ran over to Ruan Zhao and asked, "You... didn’t leave"

"Yeah, I said I would wait here for you," replied Ruan Zhao with a hoarse voice.

"Oh my, I really can't understand you!" Ni Xuanyi frowned in distress. She then expressed her profound regret: "Sorry! I was too tired last night and fell asleep as soon as I hit the bed. You must be exhausted too; go back to rest quickly!"

"No." Ruan Zhao looked at Ni Xuanyi stubbornly, "You haven’t agreed to have dinner with me yet!"

"Alright, I’ll take you out for dinner when I get off work tonight," Ni Xuanyi nodded. She had learned her lesson from Ruan Zhao; he was even more persistent than Meng Meng.

Ruan Zhao’s face lit up with childlike joy, "Xuanyuan, thank you!"

Ni Xuanyi sighed inwardly as she walked towards the company. Upon arrival at work, her department manager informed her that a colleague who was supposed to attend a sales promotion meeting had an emergency and couldn’t make it. She would have to go in their place.

Such an important task falling on her shoulders as a newcomer made Ni Xuanyi both nervous and excited. For the whole morning, she prepared diligently without even having lunch, repeatedly going over her notes and memorizing data.

Before heading off to the meeting, Ni Xuanyi washed her face again and put on light makeup. Her delicate figure was snugly clad in a pink suit, with hair casually tied up into a bun that made her look elegant and attractive.

The meeting was scheduled for 2:00 PM, and Ni Xuanyi reviewed the documents again at 1:50 PM. She memorized all kinds of data accurately, performed graphic analysis flawlessly, and wrote explanatory text that was clear yet profound. The key was to use precise English grammar and vocabulary; everything had to be flawless.

The Sales Manager brought Ni Xuanyi and the rest of the sales team into the conference room at 1:55 PM and sat them down by the table. At exactly 2:00 PM, the other party's head arrived with his subordinates.

Everyone stood up to welcome them, and the Sales Department's beautiful female secretary smoothly introduced everyone in fluent English.

Ni Xuanyi stared blankly at Ruan Zhao across the table. She felt lightheaded; how could it be like this Their client was actually Ruan Zhao!

When shaking hands with others, Ruan Zhao did not show any expression on his face. But when he shook Ni Xuanyi's hand, he squeezed her small hand secretly.

Ni Xuanyi’s Sales Manager and the beautiful secretary tried their best to promote their company's products to Ruan Zhao, smiling at him in a flattering manner. However, Ruan Zhao's expression remained unchanged throughout; finally, he impatiently pointed towards the demonstration table.

The manager of Ni Xuanyi's company was somewhat disheartened. He had never encountered such an indifferent opponent before. He nodded to Ni Xuanyi and instructed her to go up on stage for a product demonstration.

At this moment, the Sales Manager’s expression darkened; with such an obstinate opponent and a new hire like Ni Xuanyi, he had little hope of success in promoting their products.

Ni Xuanyi, dressed in professional attire, took several deep breaths before walking towards the demonstration table. Her back straightened involuntarily.

The conference room darkened, with only the screen emitting light. Ni Xuanyi’s heart pounded; this was her first time giving a product presentation speech, and she felt so nervous that sweat formed on her palms.

She told herself to calm down. She wanted to return to Li Yi's side as soon as possible, and this was an excellent opportunity for her to make a breakthrough.

Ni Xuanyi began her demonstration. At first, she was not too proficient, but gradually, her presentation became as smooth as flowing water. Her fluent foreign language and skilled operation made the dull product promotion lively and engaging. She seemed to be born to stand on this stage, shining like a radiant entity.

Ruan Zhao sat below, watching Ni Xuanyi on stage who was full of vitality, his heart was stirred with emotion.

The first time he saw Ni Xuanyi on the plane, he felt that this girl was different from all the women he had ever met before—refreshing, elegant, and lively. Today, Ni Xuanyi showed him another side of her: intellectual, composed, and graceful.

Ruan Zhao watched Ni Xuanyi on stage almost entranced until the demonstration ended; he still hadn't snapped out of his reverie.

When the lights came back on, everyone could see the glistening sweat on Ni Xuanyi's forehead, making her look even more pure and adorable. Ruan Zhao’s subordinate asked Ni Xuanyi a few questions about the products; she always pondered slightly before answering them swiftly.

After the demonstration ended, Ni Xuanyi returned to her seat feeling that her clothes were damp with sweat from how nervous she had been.

"Xuanxuan, your presentation was fantastic!" A colleague beside her excitedly grabbed Ni Xuanyi's hand.

"But I don't know what the clients think." Ni Xuanyi felt that she did a good job but didn't know how Ruan Zhao would decide since he was known for his deep thoughts and reserved nature.

Ruan Zhao, sitting to the side of Ni Xuanyi, stood up upon hearing her words. He said to the sales manager, "We can sign a contract with your company, but we need to negotiate with this lady who did the demonstration; she has given us a thorough understanding of the product."

"Great, that works." The sales manager was delighted and readily agreed. everyone knew that the commotion caused by Li An was because of Yan Luoxi, and indirectly, his relationship with Yan Luoxi contributed to it all.In recent days, Shao Junhe had been in extremely low s...