After eating and drinking for more than two hours, Young Master Zhou received a call from a friend, inviting him to play at a different venue.
Unfortunately, Jiang Nanfang couldn't drink and had to take medicine at night, so it was a good excuse to part ways with them.
The female reporter wanted to stay with Jiang Nanfang, but as the aggressor, she didn't make a move, only saying they'd meet again another day. It was awkward for her to insist.
Zhou Jinxiu walked out with the female reporter, advising her.
"Don't be so hasty. Giving yourself away after just one meal is too cheap. No matter what, you should make him chase you, pique his interest. Why the rush?"
The female reporter nodded tearfully, still waving goodbye to him reluctantly at the door.
Jiang Nanfang watched the two of them leave. As soon as they disappeared, she immediately dropped her smile.
She shouldn't have lied!
Dealing with these women was more exhausting than dealing with Zhou Jinxiu, my goodness, her face was stiff from smiling.
She asked the waiter for another pot of tea and sat alone, savoring it slowly to relax.
Lu Mingzhe nudged Zhan Beijue with his arm.
"She's gone, only she's left now. Aren't you going to ask for clarification?"
"Ask for clarification about what?"
"Whether she likes men or women? You two slept together, aren't you curious?"
"What's there to be curious about? I'm not as gossipy as you. Besides, we've been divorced for so many years. Even if she liked a pig, what does it have to do with me?"
"..."
"I didn't come here specifically to see her, just to eat. After eating and drinking my fill, it's time to leave. Who wants to talk to her."
With that, Zhan Beijue haughtily wiped his mouth with a napkin. "Let's go."
Having witnessed Jiang Nanfang's despicable side firsthand, the little bit of good impression Zhan Beijue had developed towards her due to her work capabilities quickly faded.
Thinking about the children and his actions as a lovesick puppy all day today.
He regretted it immensely.
Thus, he warned himself to return to his former self – calm, composed, decisive, and to stay away from women.
Women, once you get close to them, only bring unhappiness.
Therefore, for the next week, he didn't contact Jiang Nanfang again.
To avoid her and ensure she didn't affect the children, he planned to take them on a trip before the weekend holiday.
"Didn't you want to see the desert? Daddy had something to do last time and missed it. This time, we'll go somewhere else and see the desert this weekend."
The two children were very happy. "Is Mommy also going? The four of us together?"
"She's not going. Her work isn't finished. We can't have the entire team waiting for her alone. Next time."
Zhan Beijue didn't look for Jiang Nanfang, and naturally, Jiang Nanfang didn't look for him.
The new product was out, and she needed to conduct outdoor experiments and prepare for the technology exhibition.
After work in the evening, she had to call her children and update her comic, keeping her very busy.
Naturally, she was unaware that she had once again become a disreputable woman in Zhan Beijue's eyes.
On Friday night, the children chatted with Jiang Nanfang and mentioned the desert trip.
"Mommy, are you really that busy? Can't you rest on the weekend and be with us?"
The technology exhibition started on Monday, and she had to fly to Shangcheng, fearing she wouldn't be back in time.
Jiang Nanfang said, "It's rare for Daddy to want to take you out. Go ahead."
"Mommy has been really busy lately. Once I'm done with these few days, next weekend, wherever you want to go, Mommy will take you there, okay?"
Zhan Beijue took the children to Xin Cheng.
On Monday, Jiang Nanfang, along with Deputy Gao and the technical team, went to Shangcheng.
The technology exhibition was about to start. On the first day, they entered the venue to familiarize themselves with the environment.
On the second day, the products were brought into the venue, the site was set up, and debugging was carried out.
On the third day, the technology exhibition had a trial run. Reporters and some self-media staff came to visit first. They had to introduce the products and cooperate with photos and videos.
On the fourth day, the exhibition officially began.
Representatives from businesses across various industries, from all over the country and even the world, came here.
The exhibition lasted for a week in total, meaning that including the three days of preparation, Jiang Nanfang spent ten days at the venue.
In ten days, she gained a lot.
Because the product's selling points were prominent and unique among its peers, it received extensive media coverage and widespread industry attention.
The technical team was overwhelmed, and an additional sales team was called in. New orders were signed every day.
Even on the last day, unexpectedly, Ke Jingyu, the renowned appliance magnate of Shangcheng, came to visit out of interest.
He intended to use this product for his appliance upgrades and planned to sign a long-term contract.
How famous was Ke Jingyu in Shangcheng, and how wealthy was he?
It was similar to Zhan Beijue's status in Nan Cheng.
When he handed over his business card and introduced himself as Ke Jingyu, Deputy General Manager Gao and the entire sales team were stunned.
Jiang Nanfang had not been in the electrical industry for long, and even less so in China, so she was fearless towards the big shots.
She chatted and laughed with him, introduced the product, and even casually arranged a dinner engagement for that evening.
Mr. Ke said with a smile, "Everyone, please come. I'll treat. My assistant will send you the address later."
After Ke Jingyu left, everyone went wild.
They couldn't believe they were going to have dinner with a big shot from Shangcheng, wondering if they were dreaming.
During the banquet, amidst toasts and clinking glasses, Jiang Nanfang was poised, gracious, humorous, and had a very pleasant conversation with Ke Jingyu.
They clinked glasses again, talked extensively about their views on the industry's prospects, and the dinner was very harmonious.
A contract for a five-year cooperation was easily secured by Jiang Nanfang.
Tired from ten days of work and having drunk too much, Jiang Nanfang finally fell asleep leaning against the car window on the way back.
Deputy General Manager Gao was filled with emotion.
He combined photos he took during the banquet with pictures of Jiang Nanfang asleep and posted them on his Moments.
"The younger generation surpasses the older. Zhan's development has successors. Keep up the good work, young ones!"
As soon as the five-year cooperation contract was drafted, the Vice President of Sales immediately informed Zhan Beijue of the good news.
Zhan Beijue was initially dismissive.
Zhan's hadn't exactly never received large orders before, so why all the excitement?
But now, in the dead of night, when all was quiet.
He sat alone in his study, looking at Jiang Nanfang in Deputy General Manager Gao's phone, chatting happily with others, the signed contract, and her sleeping face. He could no longer remain calm.
What was this woman doing?
What was the meaning of her existence?
Was it just to chat and laugh with different people every day, and to make money?
What were her life goals?
She didn't love her children, had no family, and yet she seemed to love everyone and no one. What was she thinking?
With the success of the new product, the employees needed encouragement. Zhan Beijue commented to Deputy General Manager Gao.
"Everyone worked hard. Your efforts in sales are commendable. I'll host a welcome reception for the technology exhibition team when you return."
Deputy General Manager Gao replied instantly: "I believe everyone will be very excited to hear this news. Thank you, Mr. Zhan!"
The technology exhibition ended the next day.
The closing work was simple. A few people stayed behind, and the rest returned together.
On the way, Deputy General Manager Gao told everyone that Mr. Zhan would personally host a welcome reception for them, which caused another wave of excitement among the crowd.
Only Jiang Nanfang reacted indifferently.
"I'm almost dead from exhaustion lately. I drank too much again last night and feel very unwell. Deputy General Manager Gao, I won't be going tonight."