This advertisement was almost silent.
The image showed a warm and quiet family of three. The house was decorated in a modern and simple style. The young man and woman were wearing comfortable home clothes, sitting on the sofa with a six or seven-year-old boy, watching TV.
At this time, if the people watching the advertisement had any impression of him, they would be surprised to find that the boy looked very familiar.
It was the little male lead of the Aito advertisement from more than a year ago. A year had passed, and he had grown a lot taller, but he was still as handsome and cute as ever.
"Oh! Let's go for a spring outing tomorrow! "The little boy shouted, jumped off the sofa, and ran into his room. The young parents looked at each other and smiled. This was also the only line in the entire advertisement.
The image changed, and the man came to the bedroom, took out a black backpack from the closet, and began to put things in it. The backpack was designed very simply, and the fabric and straps looked flexible and thick.
A line of words appeared at the bottom of the image: "Men, only need one."
The image changed to the cloakroom. This time, it was a woman standing on her tiptoes, her fingers tapping her lips, and a pair of big eyes looking around. On the shelf in front of her, there was a row of more than seven or eight backpacks. Each of them was different in color and style. Some were made of black leather, some were made of floral fabric … But they were all medium size, and looked exquisite and beautiful.
The subtitles appeared again: "Women, deserve many."
Then, the image came to the child's room. On the small desk, there was a child-style laptop. Although he was small, he operated the mouse and keyboard very skillfully. Soon, it entered a page, full of dazzling photos of children's backpacks. And his operation became: choosing the backpack color, the cartoon animals (bear, hound, tiger …), the position of the external pocket, the color of the zipper … This series of images flashed by very quickly. Finally, he entered his name, Little Bean, into the box.
Finally, the image showed that it was dawn. A delivery man came home and handed a small backpack to Little Bean with both hands. The parents stood behind him, smiling.
The subtitles appeared: "Baby, custom-made, one of a kind."
As the music played, the family drove on the suburban road. The surroundings were green trees and flowers, and the sun was pleasant. And the three backpacks were arranged side by side on the back seat.
The image disappeared, and the subtitles flashed:
Life in Aito's Backpack is so colorful and simple.
At the bottom right corner, a caption quickly popped up and disappeared: Aito's Leisure Bun Brand
While this advertisement was being broadcasted on all levels of TV stations and online media, Ning Weikai was sitting in his new office, temporarily bidding farewell to the luggage industry that he had dominated for many years.
The new company he had taken over was an internet company. Although it was pitifully small, it was still a high-tech company. Therefore, the office was rented in the most luxurious and expensive office building in the city.
At this moment, he was looking at the huge LCD screen on the opposite building. Aier's dazzling advertisement was being broadcasted on the screen.
He looked at it for a while and finally smiled faintly. He lowered his head and continued to look at the work documents at hand.
At this moment, his phone rang. There was a message. He opened it. It was a photograph. It was probably a selfie taken by a girl. She was wearing a light green dress and holding an emerald green backpack. She was smiling smugly at the camera. She looked very cute.
Below was a line of words that she had typed: Don't be defeated! This is for you. Feel free to punch and kick to vent your anger!
Ning Weikai couldn't help but laugh as he replied, "Where? I'll pick you up after work. "
At the same time, Chen Zheng was sitting in his luxurious office. In his hands was the national promotion plan for the new casual bag product that he had just drafted a few days ago.
Several department managers and executives stood opposite him, looking at each other. They were helpless and depressed, unable to say any substantive opinions.
"You guys leave first," Chen Zheng said coldly.
Everyone left in silence.
Chen Zheng grabbed the teacup on the table and smashed it on the floor.
Then the desk calendar, then the business card box, and finally the sales plan with tens of thousands of words in pictures and text!
In the past, when Lin Qian saw New Bori's new Sha Ying and compared it to her own Aito, she was shocked, desperate, and sad. But now, the same situation was happening to Chen Zheng again.
He was burning with anger, but he was at a dead end.
At this moment, the phone on the table rang. Chen Zheng grabbed it and glanced at the number. He calmed his breath and picked up, "Dad."
His father's thunderous voice, which he had never heard before, hit his head. "Damn idiot! My life's work has been wasted in your hands! "
Night fell slowly, and the lights in the city shone like pearls.
Holding her phone, Lin Qian was changing into a purple skirt and black high heels in front of the full-length mirror.
On the other end of the phone, the headhunting manager had been talking for a while, but he still didn't give up. "Miss Lin, you really don't want to reconsider? Although Aida is a giant in the domestic bag industry, TG Group is a multinational company, one of the world's top 500, the global bag industry champion. If you were to become the marketing director of the China region, your salary would at least double. You could choose from Hong Kong, Singapore, or Beijing. I really think that this company is more suitable for your personal career development. "
Lin Qian smiled helplessly. "Thank you. But I really don't want to change jobs at the moment. "
The headhunting manager sighed again, but he also knew that a forced melon wouldn't be sweet, so he had to promise Lin Qian that if she wanted to change jobs, she must contact her as soon as possible. Lin Qian agreed, and she complimented, "Whether it's Aito or now Aier, I heard that you personally completed all of them. Miss Lin, your creativity is really great, and this is also what moved the top management of TG. Anyway, I wish you success in your career, and hope to work with you again in the future! "
After hanging up the phone, Lin Qian smiled and tied up her hair in front of the mirror. Okay, I'm done.
She turned around and looked at Li Zhicheng who was sitting in the chair. He was also in a suit today, and she had picked out his shirt and tie. The color was a little brighter, which made his dark eyebrows look more eye-catching.
"Come here." He reached out to her.
Lin Qian walked up to him, put her hand in his palm, and was pulled into his arms.
"It turns out that I not only have to guard against other men," he said softly, "but also against other companies."
Lin Qian chuckled and patted his shoulder, pretending to be magnanimous. "I understand you. Your girlfriend is too outstanding, so it's normal for you to feel threatened. Overcome it yourself. "
Li Zhicheng looked at the woman in his arms. The purple skirt outlined her slender arms and waist, and the curves of her waist and hips were clearly visible. Her face, which was lightly made up, was like a glossy, soft jade. A pair of clear black and white eyes stared at him like the autumn waters.
He had also been immersed in the business world for almost two years, and she had also been by his side for almost two years.
He rarely took her out to socialize. As for other men, be they high-ranking officials or dignitaries, they had changed their women over and over again.
It was too easy for men with power and wealth to get everything. No matter how beautiful or young a woman was, it was not a pity to abandon her when he lost interest in her.
That was because they had never met a woman who was always high-spirited and radiant like her.
Such a woman, the more sophisticated a man met, the more he would not let go.
Tonight's plan was to hold a celebration dinner at the Beihai Shengting Hotel in the city center.
Li Zhicheng left in the driver's car, and Lin Qian drove there herself, which was her insistence. A year had passed, and their relationship had not been officially announced, which was also Lin Qian's insistence.
Before the big picture was set, she did not want their private affairs to attract attention. It was better for Li Zhicheng to lead the whole company this way.
A company's culture wasn't something that could be shouted out, but created. Li Zhicheng clearly understood this principle. Although the company had always been frugal with all kinds of expenses, tonight could be considered extravagant. They booked the entire banquet hall of the hotel, decorated it with dazzling lights, and invited outside cultural companies to perform entertainment programs.
The opening was a passionate bullfight dance. Several girls in fiery red dresses danced on the stage in front of the passionate music, attracting everyone's attention and successfully igniting the atmosphere of the dinner.
Lin Qian sat at a round table in the fourth row. The two or three tables next to her were filled with employees from her department. The dishes had all been served: lobster, grouper, swimming crab, snowflake beef … But for the time being, no one picked up their chopsticks, because they were waiting for the CEO's toast. Lin Qian sipped a glass of juice, and from time to time her eyes drifted to the table in the middle of the first row. Li Zhicheng sat in the middle with his back to her. He had taken off his suit, and was only wearing a snow-white shirt, which was very eye-catching to her.
Soon, the opening dance ended. The lights dimmed, and a beam of light focused on the stage. Below the stage, the whole hall was full of people, and for a moment, it was all quiet. Only scattered footsteps and the sound of cups touching the table could be heard.
The host was a beautiful supervisor from the administrative department, wearing a bright red dress and holding a microphone. Under the light, she gracefully walked onto the stage.
"Good evening, leaders and colleagues!"
Everyone was already in high spirits, and at this moment, the applause was even more thunderous. The host first gave a congratulatory speech, and then briefly reviewed the brilliant performance of Vinda and Aier since they went public. Every time she reported a number, the applause grew louder. Sitting in the dense crowd, Lin Qian was also full of excitement in this atmosphere.
Aida. His Aida, her Aida, everyone's Aida. Once upon a time, when they were at rock bottom, disappointed again and again and even cried bitterly, they had never thought that this day would come! Last year, all of their book assets added up to less than ten million. Now, they booked the best hotel in the city to celebrate. Nowadays, those competitors in the industry, who wouldn't tremble with fear at the mention of Aida? Who wouldn't think twice when they met Aida?
And all of this was because of one person, who could summon clouds and rain with a flip of his hand.
The host's slightly excited voice sounded, "Next, let's welcome CEO Mr. Li Zhicheng to give a speech and a toast!"
The applause in the hall reached a peak. Many people even stood up and applauded enthusiastically.
In the end, everyone couldn't help but stand up, watching the man sitting in the main seat of the hall slowly stand up, holding a white porcelain wine glass, and step onto the stage.
A second ago, the hall was still in an uproar.
The next second, when he raised his head under the light and quietly looked around, it was instantly silent.
Only tens of thousands of people's gazes and expectations remained.
Lin Qian looked at his face, at his short black hair that shone slightly. She saw that he was holding a wine glass with one hand, and the other hand was in his trouser pocket. His simple shirt and trousers outlined the most handsome and smooth contour of the man.
Lin Qian's heart suddenly beat faster.
"I used to think that I would never have anything to do with business in my life." His voice was slow and deep, but with a kind of warmth that others didn't have, as if it could sink into one's heart.
"Because of my brother, he led Aida to create one glory after another," he said.
At this moment, many of the older employees in the audience remembered that there had once been an equally outstanding young CEO. His strategic talent might not be as outstanding as Li Zhicheng's, but he had also led the company to a stable and high-speed development in the fiercely competitive market for many years.
They also realized that this CEO in front of them, who was not even thirty years old, had another identity. He was the man who inherited his father's business, and at the same time entrusted his brother's unfulfilled wishes. This made the CEO, who had always been cold, deep, and superior in their eyes, suddenly come alive and real.
As for Lin Qian, although she had never met Li Zhicheng's late brother, she was probably the one who knew him the best in the hall.
This man didn't like to show his feelings too much, and he hid everything under a calm appearance.
But the people he truly treasured were deeply in his heart.
Now that he mentioned his brother, was it because he had finally stood at the peak and looked down on the whole industry, and remembered his brother's entrustment?
Why did she feel so sorry for him?
In the silence, Li Zhicheng continued calmly, "Of course, as a soldier, when I first took over Aida, I also made a fool of myself. I was mistaken for the security manager, and was ordered to move things … "
The audience burst into laughter. Someone boldly raised his voice and asked, "Mr. Li, who was that? Deduct his bonus!"
Lin Qian stared at him on the stage, feeling sweet in her heart and her cheeks burning. He did it on purpose!
As expected, he looked in their direction with a burning gaze. But because the range was too large, no one felt anything strange. Only Lin Qian's gaze met his lightly, her heart beating silently.
"This time last year, everyone said that Aida couldn't be saved. This year, we stood in the position of the industry champion.
Last year, when Vinda was launched, the website was hacked, and we lost 20 million. Our colleagues in the IT department cried in the office. This year, Vinda became one of the top five selling products in the industry, and everyone in the IT department received a big red packet … "
Another burst of laughter came from the audience.
Li Zhicheng's handsome face was calm, his eyes reflecting the lights like a bottomless sea, making everyone's heart become even quieter and more turbulent.
"Vinda, Aito …" he said slowly, "The road ahead is endless. Since you have already achieved the most brilliant success in this industry, then follow me and continue on. "
There was a deep silence below the stage.
In an instant, there was an earth-shattering applause. Everyone's face seemed to be flushed with excitement; everyone's eyes were shining with pride.
Lin Qian looked at his deep eyes and saw the faint smile in his eyes. She watched him raise his glass to signal to the crowd and finally tilt his head back to finish it in one gulp … She could only feel her heart thump, thump, thump, thump. She had never felt such an impulse before.
In the tide of cheers, in the endless applause, she only saw that one person.
She suddenly realized a fact. It turned out that not only did she love him deeply, but she had always admired him, just like everyone else around her.
Even though she used to be intimidated by his strength, didn't she also deeply admire his strength?
He was the one who showed her that the war of business could be so unconstrained and majestic. He was the one who stimulated all of her passion and potential. He was the one who led her to feel the joy of defeating one opponent after another.
It turned out that he meant more to her than just a lover.
It turned out that in her heart, he was already incomparable.
After the dinner party, Lin Qian went to entertain some of her close friends in the company. It was already past ten o 'clock at night.
Aida had booked most of the hotel rooms that night. Many employees stayed the night in the hotel and found some entertainment to relax in the evening. Lin Qian sneaked to the business suite on the top floor where Li Zhicheng was. She knocked on the door twice and was pulled in.
Li Zhicheng had taken off his tie, the collar of his shirt was slightly open, and there was a faint smell of alcohol on him. But his eyes were as clear as water. He directly pressed her against the door and kissed her silently.
Lin Qian laughed in a low voice and kicked off her high heels at the same time. Li Zhicheng spread her legs and carried her up, walking to the bed and sitting down.
"You drank?" he asked in a low voice.
Lin Qian stuck out her tongue. Oh no! I forgot about that!
Lin Qian didn't like to drink, and a man like Li Zhicheng even more disliked his woman drinking. They hit it off and agreed that from now on, she wouldn't touch a drop of alcohol at the dinner table. If he was here, he would be her escort; if he wasn't here …
"I can handle it myself!" Lin Qian had said excitedly, "Don't worry, I have strong self-control and I'm eloquent. Who can force me to drink?" At that time, she was still formulating the rules of cohabitation to show that she was the master of the house, but also to appear selfless. So for this rule, she took the initiative to write, "If Lin Qian drinks without permission, she will have to clean for a week for every glass she drinks."
Lin Qian blinked her eyes and looked at him pitifully.
But Li Zhicheng didn't buy it. His hand lifted up her skirt and reached inside, but his tone was indifferent, "How many glasses did you drink?"
"… Three glasses. But today's situation is special. I'm here to support you … "Well, in fact, there were many female employees who drank fruit juice. She was just excited after hearing his toast!
"What's the punishment?" Li Zhicheng continued to ask.
Lin Qian had a headache thinking about cleaning for three weeks. His house was so big! She rolled her eyes and moved her face forward. Their noses were touching, and their breaths were entwined.
Maybe it was because the light in the room was too dim, or maybe it was the effect of the alcohol in her body, or maybe it was because the man in front of her was too handsome … She heard herself saying softly, "Let's … change the punishment method, okay?"
Li Zhicheng was slightly stunned.
She had climbed down from his body and was lying between his legs. Then she stretched out her fair hand and slowly unbuckled his belt.
Li Zhicheng suddenly reached out and pressed the long hair behind her head, his eyes unfathomable. Lin Qian looked up at him and then lowered her head …
Lin Qian couldn't tell what kind of mentality was driving her to do this.
In the past, Li Zhicheng had hinted at her, but because of shyness or some other mentality, she pretended not to know. He didn't mention it again.
But tonight, her mind was filled with the image of him standing on the stage in the banquet hall, cold and dazzling. Thinking that this was the man she loved and admired, she had an urge to give everything to him.
So she was willing to bend her head and listen to him, to let him have the pleasure he wanted.
"I admire you …" she said in a low voice while sucking, "I didn't know how much I admire you until today, Li Zhicheng."
No man would not be touched by a woman's words.
Especially when she, who had always been proud, was now willingly kneeling between his legs and doing the most intimate thing for him.
Li Zhicheng's hand holding her long hair tightened again and again. His other hand moved down silently, making her moan uncontrollably …
Finally, in the silence of the room, he was released between her lips and tongue. He suddenly reached out and pressed her head very, very tightly. Lin Qian was also embarrassed by his touch. She hugged his waist and curled up on his body like a child.
After a while, he calmed down and turned her over on the bed. Lin Qian's face was red, but her eyes were as bright as stars. His cheeks were also slightly flushed, but his pitch-black eyes were deeper and more frightening than ever before.
As their eyes met, Lin Qian said, "Can you feel my loyalty?"
Li Zhicheng suddenly smiled. That smile was like a riot of colors, blooming in his usually calm eyes.
"I'm so grateful that I can't repay you." His hand stroked her cheek. "I can only let you see my loyalty."
Lin Qian was sweet at first, but she suddenly realized, "Hey, you don't have to repay me with loyalty! Really! "
It was too late. Li Zhicheng had moved down slowly and buried his head in her skirt. Lin Qian's protest soon disappeared, and she only said in a low voice, "You're so naughty …"
When the passion faded, the night was already very, very dark.
Maybe because the night was too beautiful, even though they had exhausted a lot of energy, they didn't feel sleepy. Li Zhicheng hugged Lin Qian and leaned on the bed, looking at the bright night view of the city outside the window.
Lin Qian's hand drew circles on his abs. "When are we going to make it public?"
Li Zhicheng looked down at her. "You're willing to let me see the light?"
Lin Qian held back her laughter and nodded.
Because after the New Year, her work focus would be completely shifted to Mind fabrics. Although there was some overlap with the business of the group, it was still very different. So she felt that it was a good time.
"How do you plan to make this public?" she asked again. She was a little nervous at the thought of everyone looking at her differently in the future.
Li Zhicheng glanced at her and didn't answer. His eyes were a little strange, deep and thoughtful, with some undercurrents that she couldn't understand.
Then he said, "I have something in my jacket pocket. Take it out."
"Okay." Lin Qian didn't think much and turned around. His suit was on the chair beside the bed. She reached into her pocket and searched. While doing this, she could clearly feel Li Zhicheng's burning gaze on her.
She felt it was a small box, so she took it out directly.
It was a black velvet round box.
Lin Qian's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Li Zhicheng's hand had already reached out from behind. While holding her in his arms, he opened the box with her hand.
There was a silver diamond ring lying quietly inside.
"Let's do it this way, shall we?" he whispered in her ear.
When the sun rose slowly, it was a new day.
Some people were still happily sleeping in each other's arms; some started a mediocre day; some were lying in a warm and soft embrace, but their hearts were empty.
Some people welcomed the turning point of their fate with very complicated feelings. The road ahead might be a deeper fall, or a rebirth.
Early in the morning, Chen Zheng led a group of SMQ managers to the crowded airport reception exit.
They were looking forward to it.
Some of his subordinates looked excited, while others looked solemn. But Chen Zheng's face was expressionless.
Soon, the people they were waiting for arrived.
It was a group of men in suits and leather shoes. There were four or five Asian faces, a black man, and a Caucasian with blond hair and blue eyes. They were all wearing well-made suits, and the suitcases they were carrying were either LV, Hermes, or Armani. A few of them were wearing sunglasses, looking expensive and fashionable.
That was why Chen Zheng hated these foreign companies' pretentiousness the most. On a hot day, their suits and shirts were neat and tidy, exuding a self-righteous air of superiority.
The group of people quickly approached. Chen Zheng immediately led his men to greet them, smiling brightly. His gaze swept across them, and finally, it naturally fell on the person in the middle.
It was a very tall man, with a chiseled face and a full forehead. However, he had a pair of long and narrow eyes and a high nose bridge, which made his originally handsome facial features look a bit aggressive. This kind of man gave people the feeling that he was born to wear a suit. His snow-white shirt was clasped tightly around his neck. The black suit completely outlined the curves of his figure. He had the tall and straight figure of a Westerner, and his every movement had the elegance and handsomeness of an Oriental.
And at this moment, his eyes were also sizing up the people on this side. That gaze was cold and penetrating, with a hint of a smile, a little unpredictable.
Chen Zheng had already seen his information.
Jason Lin, the vice president of MK Investment Company, a well-known figure on Wall Street. It was said that he was also very influential in the North American Chinese business circle.
The translator next to him had already spoken in English, welcoming the arrival of the other party and introducing them at the same time. The first to be introduced was naturally the president of SMQ, Chen Zheng, and the vice president of the other party, Jason Lin.
Chen Zheng extended his hand and said in English, "Hello, Mr Lin! Nice to meet you. "
That person smiled, and his voice was also low and moving, but he spoke in Mandarin, "President Chen, we are all Chinese, no need to be so formal. You can call me Jason or Lin Mochen. "
In the end, the two parties shook hands frequently.
"Happy working with you."
"Happy working with you."
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