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Gu Xiaoxi followed Mi Xi out of the company.

His car had already been waiting downstairs.

"What am I going to do today?" Gu Xiaoxi asked, her face expressionless.

Mi Xi tossed a document in her hands to Gu Xiaoxi, "These are some well-known figures in the business world; familiarize yourself with them. Just make sure not to recognize the wrong person."

Gu Xiaoxi frowned at the materials handed to her, "I’m just asking you, what do I need to do?"

"Nothing, just follow me," said Mi Xi.

Gu Xiaoxi took the materials and flipped through them.

She had not expected the information to be so comprehensive, including many people expected at the business meeting, even important figures from other districts.

To her surprise, she saw Zhu Jun and Ji Hao listed among them.

Of course, as the leading families of Beihai Dao and the Four Great Ancient Clans, their presence at such an important business meeting was quite normal.

Moreover, if a foreign enterprise like the one Mi Xi represented attended, naturally they would be there too.

Gu Xiaoxi skimmed through and had already memorized it.

However, Mi Xi was right beside her, so she couldn’t appear too outstanding.

Pretend to continue looking!

The atmosphere in the car remained cold throughout.

Mi Xi’s inexplicable stares at her made her feel uncomfortable all over.

She didn’t know how much Mi Xi knew about her.

Since she was investigating him, he might have looked into her as well.

"Ye Yuwei, would you worship and like me as the other women do?" Mi Xi suddenly asked.

Gu Xiaoxi was so startled that she nearly dropped the document onto the floor.

She turned around quickly, chuckled awkwardly, and said, "Not at all!"

Mi Xi chuckled, his deep eyes showing a hint of severity, "Your answer disappoints me. You like Jiang Huaiyi... but he’s not worthy of your love!"

Gu Xiaoxi paused for a moment.

Indeed, Ye Yuwei had once liked a man named Jiang Huaiyi, but she was not Ye Yuwei and did not like him!

At that moment, she had nothing to say.

Seeing Gu Xiaoxi silent, Mi Xi continued, "Am I not better than him?"

Gu Xiaoxi looked bewildered, turning back to meet Mi Xi’s gaze directly, showing no fear at all, "I don’t know what the BOSS is implying?"

Mi Xi had never seen a woman so oblivious to his intentions.

His meaning had been so obvious, and yet she remained completely clueless.

But it was precisely such a woman who was most adorable!

"If you are willing to marry me, I can make you Mrs. Mi," said Mi Xi.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaoxi was so shocked that she almost choked on her own saliva.

She coughed hastily and turned her head to say coolly, "I don’t like you, and I would never marry you."

Though they had known each other for less than two months and he seemed to appreciate her greatly, she could see that there was no love in his eyes for her.

Perhaps, he said that to test her, or maybe he had a deeper purpose.

Gu Xiaoxi opened the document, her fingers inadvertently tightening around it.

"Consider it. Also, Jiang Huaiyi isn’t a suitable match for you. Even if you won’t marry me, don’t set your heart on such a man or shed tears for him. It’s not worth it." Mi Xi didn’t say more, withdrawing his gaze and focusing on his own documents.

After that, the car fell completely silent.

Even the driver felt it was incredible.

With such a straightforward proposition from Mi Xi, Gu Xiaoxi had actually refused.

Being married to Mi Xi was a dream for many women.

This woman, who had such a close relationship with the boss, had just rejected the chance to be the wealthy Mrs. Boss.

Gu Xiaoxi had no intention of looking at the documents.

She closed the folder and looked out the window.

The street scenes receded in her view, and the person who could make her shed tears was definitely not a man surnamed Jiang.

And she wouldn’t bother explaining so much to Mi Xi!

Clearly, Mi Xi wasn’t focused on the documents either, as he spent half an hour looking at a contract page and remembered nothing of its content.

After a long while, he smiled lightly, a smirk curling the corners of his mouth.

He found it rather odd, for it was the first time someone had refused him!

*

The business meeting was a gathering of high-profile figures.

At twelve o’clock, countless people swarmed Commerce International Park.

The entire park covered two million square feet, featuring trend-setting architecture and a luxurious commercial hotel, making it a premier spot for public gatherings.

Many opulent weddings opted to be held there.

Many cocktail parties and trade gatherings are held here.

Of course, this was something Gu Xiaoxi only learned today.

The world is always bigger than you imagine; it just depends on whether you have the time to explore it.

Gu Xiaoxi followed Mi Xi into the venue, Mi Xi, being number 22 on the list of the world’s richest people in the electronics industry.

The moment he appeared, he immediately drew the attention of countless people who wanted to make his acquaintance.

Instantly, he was surrounded by a group of people.

Gu Xiaoxi followed behind him, always polite, maintaining a standard smile, and greeted everyone alongside Mi Xi.

In the crowd, there would always be familiar faces coming and going.

As an international business gathering, it certainly would not lack the presence of Fu Qiuyi, the richest man from Liuli Country.

As a mogul who rose with the internet and e-commerce industry, he naturally extended friendly gestures toward Mi Xi.

Gu Xiaoxi’s disguise as Ye Yuwei was very successful; even her own father couldn’t recognize her.

Following Mi Xi, she made a full round at the trade event.

During this round, she met many people.

Gu Xiaoxi was not accustomed to the eight-centimeter high heels on her feet and felt exhausted.

When the banquet was halfway through, she excused herself to go to the restroom and discovered that her feet were rubbed raw with blisters.

Luckily, she managed to catch a break; otherwise, she would not have been able to stay at the business gathering any longer.

Just smiling made her feel as if her face had stiffened.

Returning from the restroom, she ran into Fu Qiuyi and his wife, Dongfang Yanqing.

The Dongfang Family was one of the Four Great Ancient Clans, and Dongfang Yanqing was the young lady of this Ancient Clan.

The woman standing opposite Gu Xiaoxi was dressed in a noble, green cheongsam.

With her hair up, displaying a delicate oval face and wearing a vintage fringed cape, she looked like a peerless beauty who had stepped out of a painting.

Her demeanor, much like a delicate orchid, and her exquisite visage combined with the tight-fitting cheongsam, made her appear to possess an indescribable elegance and nobility, even in her bones.

As the young lady of an Ancient Clan, her temperament matched her status perfectly.

No wonder Fu Qiuyi doted on his wife and loved his children.

With such a stunning wife, he seemed well matched with his own spirited and heroic demeanor.

Gu Xiaoxi took one glance and briskly walked past them.

She did not spare Fu Qiuyi another look.

However, as she passed by them, she felt an aching in her nose.

That was Fu Xin’s mother!

Where was her own mother then?

As a child, she couldn’t remember.

As she grew up, she was consumed by hatred for her father, to the point that she still didn’t know who her mother was...

Whether she was dead or alive!

"Who was that girl just now? I seem to have seen her before, but I can’t remember," Dongfang Yanqing suddenly stopped and turned to look at Gu Xiaoxi’s back.

Fu Qiuyi glanced over and explained, "She is Mi Xi’s secretary; why would my lady have an impression of her?"

"No! The look she gave me was unsettling. Perhaps I’m overthinking it." Dongfang Yanqing shook her head, not thinking too deeply about it, and went towards the restroom.

Fu Qiuyi watched Gu Xiaoxi until the girl was completely out of sight, and then he withdrew his gaze.

He always felt that the girl’s silhouette was very similar to Gu Xiaoxi, but indeed, her appearance was not that of his daughter.

Returning from the restroom, Gu Xiaoxi held a wine glass, her mind elsewhere.

Mi Xi obviously sensed her low spirits and said to Gu Xiaoxi, "If you’re feeling uncomfortable, go take a walk in the garden. I can handle things here all by myself."

"Is that okay?" Gu Xiaoxi wasn’t sure if it was appropriate to leave her boss alone and run off at such a time.

"Of course, it’s okay. I’ll come find you after I finish talking with these people!" Mi Xi said.

Gu Xiaoxi felt that the hustle and bustle of the business event was suffocating her.

Especially since she had noticed Dongfang Yanqing, she found herself constantly getting lost in thought.

Sometimes, she didn’t even know what she was thinking about, just that her heart felt very heavy.

Gu Xiaoxi set down the wine glass and turned to leave quickly.

This trade event lasted several hours, and in the blink of an eye, it was already four in the afternoon.

With the warm sun shining overhead, Gu Xiaoxi placed her cold hands into the pockets of her windbreaker and sat on a swing in the garden.

Contrary to the lively banquet hall, this place was quiet with not a soul around.

The business gathering was a rare networking opportunity. Everyone who came here aimed to meet more businessmen and expand their connections.

No one wanted to miss a single minute.

The ladies of high society were all trying their best to assist their husbands, smiling brightly as they dealt with all sorts of people.

The secretaries were dutifully attending to their bosses, while she was the only one idle, sitting here alone.