In the magnificent banquet hall, crystal lamps reflected brilliant light, and people were drinking and chatting among themselves. Tonight was the celebration banquet for the cooperation project "Splendid Rivers and Mountains" between Xiang Group and Yan Group. The success of this business marriage not only brought both companies to a higher level, but also made Xiang Yu and Yan Jin, the former contracted couple, the focus of the industry.

Yan Jin was wearing a champagne-colored dress, with her long hair tied up, revealing her slender and elegant neck. Her delicate makeup set off her fair skin and bright facial features. Next to her, Xiang Yu was wearing a black suit, with an upright figure, handsome eyebrows, and the charm of a mature man in his every move. They stood side by side, accepting congratulations from all sides, with confident and happy smiles on their faces.

With a soft "click" sound, photographer Wang captured this scene in the corner of the banquet. In the camera, Xiang Yu was lowering his head and whispering something to Yan Jin, his eyes full of tenderness and doting, while Yan Jin smiled shyly and gently leaned her head on his shoulder.

"Perfect!" Photographer Wang couldn't help but whisper in admiration. He has been taking photos for so many years and has seen all kinds of couples, but he has never seen eyes like theirs that are full of stories and affection. Every photo seems to be telling the tacit understanding and love between them, making people want to explore the story behind them.

"Mr. Xiang, Mr. Yan, congratulations!" A slightly plump middle-aged man came over with a wine glass. He was another important partner of this project, Mr. Zhao.

"Mr. Zhao, congratulations." Xiang Yu raised his glass and clinked it with his.

"Speaking of which, the successful completion of this project is all thanks to Boss Yan's planning!" Boss Zhao turned his gaze to Yan Jin, his eyes full of admiration, "Women are just as capable as men. I really admire Boss Yan!"

"Mr. Zhao, thank you for your praise. We are just doing what we should do." Yan Jin smiled modestly, but his eyes involuntarily drifted towards Xiang Yu.

Noticing her gaze, Xiang Yu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, reached out and gently held her hand, and whispered: "Are you tired? Do you want to go over there and rest for a while?"

"Okay." Yan Jin nodded and let him lead her through the crowd to a more secluded rest area in a corner of the banquet hall.

"I'll get you some drinks. What would you like to drink?" Xiang Yu asked considerately.

"Just juice." Yan Jin sat down opposite him, her eyes swept over the waiter who was walking behind him, and suddenly, her pupils shrank slightly...

"Okay, please wait a moment." Xiang Yu turned and walked towards the dining table not far away, leaving Yan Jin sitting alone on the sofa.

A young waitress in uniform walked by with a tray and accidentally tripped over the corner of the table. The tray tilted and a glass of red wine spilled right onto Yan Jin's champagne-colored dress.

"Ah!" the waiter exclaimed, his face turned pale, and he frantically took out a tissue to wipe it, but made it worse.

The sudden change attracted the attention of the guests around, but Yan Jin was stunned. She did not expect such an accident to happen, and a hint of embarrassment could not be concealed under her exquisite makeup.

At the critical moment, a tall figure blocked her way. Xiang Yu quickly took off his suit jacket and put it on Yan Jin, his movements were smooth and unquestionable, with unquestionable dominance and tenderness.

"Are you okay?" He asked with his head down, with a barely perceptible hint of nervousness in his tone.

"I'm fine." Yan Jin shook her head. She felt his warmth through his suit jacket and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

"Sorry, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean it..." The young waitress apologized helplessly, tears welling up in her eyes.

"It's okay, it's just an accident." Xiang Yu said gently to the waitress, indicating that she didn't need to panic.

"Let me take you to clean it up." He said to Yan Jin, his tone gentle but firm.

Yan Jin nodded, letting him hold her hand and walk through the crowd towards the bathroom.

Mr. Zhao, who witnessed this scene, held up his wine glass and smiled meaningfully. He walked to the side of photographer Wang, looked at the picture frozen in the camera, and sighed: "It seems that the story between these two people is more exciting than we imagined!"

Photographer Wang nodded in agreement. He knew that some feelings could not be hidden, just like the pairs of intertwined eyes in the photo, which were clearly filled with love.

In the lounge, Xiang Yu carefully used a wet towel to wipe the wine stains on Yan Jin's dress. His movements were gentle and careful, as if he was treating a precious work of art.

"Fortunately, it was just the hem of the skirt and didn't get it dirty." Xiang Yu breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Yan Jin with a hint of relief in his eyes.

"Well, thank you." Yan Jin said softly, his eyes fell on the profile of his face, his heart full of mixed feelings.

"There's no need to say thank you between us." Xiang Yu raised his head and met her gaze. When their eyes met, time seemed to stand still.

"Mr. Xiang, Mr. Yan, are you okay?" Mr. Zhao's voice sounded outside the door, interrupting the delicate atmosphere between the two.

"We're fine, Mr. Zhao." Xiang Yu stood up and opened the door for Yan Jin.

"That's good, that's good." Mr. Zhao walked into the lounge with a smile. "Speaking of which, this cooperation is really smooth. I believe that this is just the beginning. In the future, we will have more opportunities to cooperate and create brilliance together!"

"Mr. Zhao is right. We all still have a long way to go." Yan Jin took over the conversation, his eyes firm and confident.

The lights on the stage came on, and the host announced that the dinner had entered the next stage, inviting General Manager Yan to give a speech. Yan Jin took a deep breath and gently placed his hand on the microphone...

The lights on the stage focused on Yan Jin, who was wearing a champagne-colored dress with a barely noticeable stain of wine on the hem, but it did not diminish her elegance and composure. She held the microphone, her eyes swept across the audience, and a confident smile appeared on the corner of her lips.

"Good evening, everyone!" Her voice was clear and powerful, echoing in the hall. "It is my honor to be here today to celebrate the complete success of our project with you all."

Warm applause broke out from the audience. Yan Jin nodded slightly and continued, "The success of this project is inseparable from the hard work of every team member. It is your hard work day and night that has led to today's brilliant results."

Her sincere gaze swept across the audience, and everyone whose eyes met hers could feel her heartfelt gratitude.

"Of course," she looked at Xiang Yu, with a little more tenderness in her eyes, "I also want to thank Mr. Xiang for his support and help. He provided us with valuable resources and platforms, allowing us to devote ourselves to the project without distraction."

Xiang Yu met her gaze, his lips slightly raised, his eyes full of admiration and love.

Yan Jin's speech was brief and concise, yet full of power and appeal, and the audience burst into thunderous applause that lasted for a long time.

Amid the applause of the crowd, Xiang Yu walked onto the stage. He took the microphone handed to him by the host, looked at Yan Jin affectionately, and said in a deep voice: "Boss Yan's speech moved me and made me more determined to fight side by side with her."

He paused, looked around the audience, and said with a firm and confident tone, "Today, I announce that we will launch a deeper cooperation with Yan Group and jointly launch a new project. I believe that with our joint efforts, the future will be even more brilliant!"

As soon as Xiang Yu finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out from the audience again, and people raised their glasses to pay tribute to the pair of partners who had fought side by side.

Applause, cheers and blessings intertwined together, pushing the celebration banquet to a climax.

After the banquet, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin walked out of the hotel side by side. The sea breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not blow away the sweetness between them.

"Are you tired?" Xiang Yu asked softly, looking at the beauty beside him tenderly.

"Not bad." Yan Jin shook his head with a faint smile on his face. "Seeing the project succeed, all my fatigue has disappeared."

"Yes," Xiang Yu nodded in agreement, "Tonight, you are the brightest star."

Yan Jin chuckled and said nothing. The two of them strolled on the soft beach. The moonlight shone down, making their figures look particularly slender.

"You just said on the stage that you wanted to start a new project with me?" Yan Jin broke the silence and turned to look at Xiang Yu.

"Well," Xiang Yu stopped and looked at her affectionately, "I think it's time to take our partnership to the next level."

He held her hand, his eyes firm and gentle, "Trust me, I will give you a different future."

Just as Yan Jin was about to respond, her cell phone suddenly rang, breaking the beautiful atmosphere.

She took out her cell phone, saw an unfamiliar number, frowned slightly, and pressed the answer button.

"Hello, who is it?"

"Yan Jin, don't be too happy too soon. Some things you see may not be the truth..."

A low and hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of warning, and the other party hung up before he finished speaking.

Yan Jin stood there in a daze, with an uneasy premonition in her heart. She raised her head and looked at Xiang Yu, only to find that there was a barely perceptible flash of panic in his eyes.

she asked, a hint of confusion in her tone.

Xiang Yu took a deep breath, trying to hide his inner fluctuations, and said calmly: "Nothing, maybe I called the wrong number."

The celebration banquet ended with laughter and joy. The crowd dispersed, and Xiang Yu and Yan Jin walked side by side on the beach outside the hotel. The sea breeze blew gently, bringing bursts of coolness and also blew away the noise of the celebration banquet, leaving only the tranquility that belonged to them.

"Jin, do you remember when we first worked together?" Xiang Yu turned his head and looked at the person beside him tenderly.

Yan Jin smiled lightly, the moonlight reflecting her fair skin, which was incredibly beautiful. "Of course I remember, but you didn't have the same attitude as you do now."

"I was young and frivolous back then, and didn't know how to cherish." Xiang Yu laughed at himself, with a hint of nostalgia in his tone, "Thinking about it now, I really missed a lot back then."

"Yeah, at that time I was only thinking about how to go against you and how to make you lose face." Yan Jin joked, but there was a hint of nostalgia between his eyebrows, "But now that I think about it, those tit-for-tat days were quite interesting."

They strolled on the soft beach, reminiscing about the past and planning for the future. The moonlight poured down like water, making their figures look particularly slender and adding a touch of romance to the quiet night.

"Jin, when this project is over, we..." Xiang Yu stopped and looked at Yan Jin affectionately. He wanted to say something, but was interrupted by a sudden ring of the cell phone.

Yan Jin took out her cell phone from her bag, saw an unfamiliar number, frowned slightly, and pressed the answer button.

"Yan Jin, you'd better take a clear look at the people around you now, and don't be blinded by appearances!" A low and hoarse male voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of warning.

Before Yan Jin could react, the other party hung up the phone. She stared blankly at the phone screen, a sense of uneasiness coming over her.

"What's wrong? Who's calling?" Xiang Yu noticed that Yan Jin looked strange and asked with concern.

"Nothing, just a harassing call." Yan Jin forced a smile and put the phone back into her bag, trying to hide her inner uneasiness, but her hand holding the phone tightened unconsciously.

"It's getting late. Let me take you home." Xiang Yu said considerately without asking any further questions.

The two were silent along the way. Yan Jin's mind was not on the car at all. She recalled the content of the mysterious phone call over and over again, and her heart was full of doubts and uneasiness. Who was that voice? Why did he warn her? Could it be that Xiang Yu was really hiding something from her?

The car slowly stopped downstairs of Yan Jin's apartment. Yan Jin unbuckled her seat belt and turned to look at Xiang Yu, "Thank you for bringing me back."

"Go to bed early." Xiang Yu said softly, watching Yan Jin walk into the apartment building.

Just as Yan Jin's figure disappeared at the elevator entrance, Xiang Yu's cell phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his face instantly became gloomy.

"Hey, I've done what you asked me to do. What you promised me..."

"Beep, beep, beep..." There was a busy tone on the other end of the phone. Xiang Yu held the phone with his knuckles clearly visible, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes, "Yan Jin, you'd better not let me down..."

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