Meng Qi felt immensely pleased as her appearance immediately captured everyone's attention.
She walked on, frequently nodding to the sides.
At this moment, several reporters swarmed her, holding microphones and asking, "Miss Meng Qi, hello. We heard you haven't returned to the country in seven years. Are you back for a visit or planning to develop your career here?"
"Well, both, I suppose? It's hard to say for now, depending on the situation." Meng Qi paused her steps, smiling generously. "However, I can reveal to you that I've returned to collaborate with Zhuo Sheng Group as their product spokesperson."
This was already a done deal, and she felt revealing it to the media wouldn't hurt. Perhaps it could even serve as an early warm-up and promotional boost.
"Miss Meng Qi, are you referring to Zhuo Sheng Group in K City?" a female reporter pressed further.
"Yes," Meng Qi replied with a smile.
"That's wonderful. Zhuo Sheng Group is one of the top companies in the country and is also well-known internationally. With an international superstar like you joining them, it will surely be the icing on the cake."
The female reporter spoke so eloquently that Meng Qi's heart bloomed. "Thank you! I believe it will be."
At this point, another female reporter wearing black-rimmed glasses suddenly spoke, "We heard that Zhuo Sheng Group's CEO, Qin Si Ye, has also been invited to this banquet. May I ask, Miss Meng, why didn't you come with him?"
"This... this..." Meng Qi's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but glance at Bai Lin behind her. Why hadn't she told her about this? If she had known in advance, she would have found a way to appear here with Qin Si Ye. The sensation would have been even greater.
Bai Lin immediately stepped forward to defuse the situation. "Your questions are too pointed. Why must Miss Meng come with Mr. Qin? Alright, everyone, please stop asking. Miss Meng has already answered enough."
Just then, someone suddenly exclaimed,
"Everyone, look! Isn't that Mr. Qin? He's here."
"Who is the female companion beside him? She's so beautiful."
Upon hearing this, Meng Qi abruptly turned around. She saw Yin Xi, with her arm linked through Qin Si Ye's, walking gracefully towards them.
That woman, why was she here? The position beside Brother Si Ye should have been hers.
Meng Qi clenched her fists, jealousy burning through her veins.
"I remember Mr. Qin used to be indifferent to women and never brought a female companion to banquets. Did the sun rise from the west this morning?"
"Yes, I'm also very curious. Who is this woman? Could she be his girlfriend?"
"It's possible. However, since Mr. Qin hasn't announced it publicly, we can only guess."
"If you ask me, this woman is tall, beautiful, and has first-class temperament. Standing next to Qin Si Ye, they are simply a perfect match, making others envious."
"Indeed. I think she's much better than that international star."
Hearing this, Meng Qi trembled with anger. She suppressed her jealousy and rage, digging her fingernails into her flesh.
At this moment, Qin Si Ye and Yin Xi had reached the center of the hall. A bold male reporter stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Qin, Miss Meng Qi mentioned that she returned this time to collaborate with your Zhuo Sheng Group and endorse a newly developed product. Could you reveal what product it is?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Si Ye and Yin Xi noticed Meng Qi standing not far away, both startled. Without even thinking, they knew she must have used this opportunity to heavily promote herself. Qin Si Ye looked at her with slight annoyance. Just as Meng Qi was about to raise her hand to greet him, the man suddenly withdrew his gaze and said coldly,
"I'm not at liberty to discuss this matter. If you wish to know anything, you can ask Assistant Zhao."
With that, he gently put his arm around Yin Xi's waist and walked away.
Zhao Ze blinked blankly, not reacting for a long time. What did the CEO mean? Not only did he refuse to answer, but he also passed the buck to him. Wasn't this making things difficult for him? What was the CEO thinking? Should he admit it or deny it? At this moment, he truly wished he were a fat worm inside the CEO's belly.