Shangguan Yunli: "Let's go, I've already arranged your seat." Ye Xian looked at him somewhat surprisedly as Shangguan Yunli simply took her by the shoulders and walked straight into the grand hall. The central aisle was laid with high-end cashmere carpets, and figures from the business and political worlds, as well as famous stars on both sides, cast their glances towards them, their laughter barely concealing their envy. "Ye Xian is really a dark horse who has burst onto the scene in the entertainment industry in the last six months~" "Yeah, in just over half a year, he went from being a nobody to the top trending star TOP1. Even my little niece is crazy about him." "Good looks, first-rate acting, and a natural affinity with the audience; he was born to be a star." "I've been following his 'Conquest of the World' lately, and his acting is really good. I'm looking forward to working with him." "Everyone knows his resources are incredibly plentiful now; female stars are tripping over each other to work with him, aren't they?" "When did he get so close to Young Master Shangguan?" "Other than President Bo, I've never seen Young Master Shangguan so warm to anyone." "If he's got a connection with Young Master Shangguan, his standing among those other young actors will be different from now on, ascending to the altar of stardom..." Shangguan Yunli led Ye Xian all the way to the front row VVIP seats. Ye Xian stopped in his tracks when he saw the prominent seat in the center with his name on it, "I... sit here?" "Shouldn't the front row seats be reserved for the CEO's family or close friends?" Shangguan Yunli smiled, isn't a 'wife' considered family? There's nothing 'closer' than that. "I didn't invite the Bo family elders to this birthday party this year. Mr. Bo and Mother Bo said they understood. After all, with elders present, the young people can't really let loose~" Can't really let loose? What do you want to do? "Then I won't sit in the front row either!" Ye Xian firmly refused. Shangguan Yunli: "Why not? I specially reserved this seat for you, where could be better than here?" "It's just... just because this is too good. With so many notable figures from the industry here today, isn't it improper for a new star like me to sit in the most eye-catching position? It would be bad if it attracted jealousy." Shangguan Yunli clicked his tongue, "You're so young, why are you so wary? Just sit here, I'll see who would dare to be envious of you." ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ N0v3l.Fiɾe.net Shangguan Yunli firmly pushed her into the seat. Just as Ye Xian was about to stand up, he pushed her down again, "Hey Ye Xian, don't forget that I am your benefactor, do you want to displease your benefactor in public?" "Just sit nicely, and wait... I will come over after I handle some things over there." Ye Xian reluctantly watched his departing figure, then glanced around at the unfamiliar faces examining her, and smiled awkwardly. The first three rows were filled with major figures from the business and political worlds, not a single star among them. She felt incredibly out of place sitting there alone. Besides, the real reason she didn't want to sit in the front row was that a few days ago, the CEO had Little Strawberry notify her to join him for a morning run, and she had completely ignored the request and left. Once the temperamental CEO arrived and saw her, he would surely remember that! As Ye Xian sat uneasily, her peripheral vision suddenly caught Lin Yan and Cary entering the grand hall. She looked towards the back rows, towards the sixth row near the aisle, where the names of Lin Yan and Cary were written. There was a chance! She stood up and walked to the entrance. Cary saw her, his eyes suddenly lighting up, "Wow, Ye Xian, you're here so early, never missing any chance to curry favor with the CEO!" No wonder the CEO treats him so specially! A sycophant through and through, he gets everything he wants! Ye Xian sneered, "Since you feel that way, then I'll let you have this opportunity." Ye Xian brought up the matter of switching seats, and as Cary was surprised that she was actually sitting in the most prestigious seat in the hall, he was puzzled as to why she would want to switch with him. Wasn't this like trading gold for cement? "Because..." Ye Xian blinked and looked towards Lin Yan, who was just as puzzled beside him, "because I want to sit with Lin Yan." Lin Yan's eyes crinkled with a warm smile, "Okay." Cary suddenly didn't want to switch anymore, "No switching!" "?" Ye Xian paused, then nodded, "That's fine, you're so cowardly that if you meet the CEO and your legs start shaking, you'd embarrass us all at FOR." "What did you just say?!" Cary agreed, full of bluster. Ye Xian got what she wanted and sat in the inconspicuous sixth-row seat next to the aisle, stretched out, feeling the air around her to be much fresher. Seeing her relaxed and comfortable, Lin Yan's smile didn't fade, "Ye Xian, why is your seat in the first row?" Even the team leader could only sit in the fourth row. Ye Xian shook her head, "I don't know, Shangguan Yunli arranged it." For some reason, ever since that day Shangguan Yunli came to her and asked her to help him take revenge, she sensed a malicious intent. It was very likely he, having been tormented by the CEO, wanted to drag someone down with him. Lin Yan's confusion was interrupted by a wave of excited discussion and thunderous applause in the hall. As the commotion approached, Ye Xian looked towards the noise and saw a tall man with a vibrant and upright stature emerge from the hall's right exit. He was dressed in a dark, plaid suit today, paired with a tie from the same color palette. Every corner of his outfit was perfectly crisp and straight, meticulously refined, reflecting the twinkling crystal lights above him, and subtly giving off a clear radiance that displayed his impeccable physique optimally. As he stepped up to the stage, the microphone, which had seemed quite tall, suddenly looked dwarfed by him. The spotlight cast upon the man's straight-edged nose created a shadow over his extraordinarily handsome face, harmonizing with his deep and narrow eyes, outlining his demeanor as proud, detached, and incomparably clear-cut. Even in a hall filled with outstanding individuals, his entrance was like the sun at high noon, dazzling and eclipsing all others. He extended his hand, and his defined, large palm lifted the microphone as if lifting the hearts of all the women in the audience. How can someone be so handsome? The CEO standing onstage was like a Heavenly God descending, simply explosively handsome! Lin Yan clearly felt that all the women in the room held their breath, suppressing their overwhelming excitement, their eyes unwilling to even blink as they watched the CEO on stage. That look and demeanor were not unlike the crazy fans at his concert. Although the CEO was certainly handsomer than most stars in the entertainment industry, seeing so many usually self-possessed ladies of prominent families and popular actresses so excited still seemed somewhat amusing to him. Just when he thought to tease Ye Xian about it, he turned his head and saw... Ye Xian also staring intently at the man on stage.