"I’m fine."

"You don’t need to push yourself if you’re tired. We can rest for a bit before we leave." Jin Chenye advised again, then took Ye Mingmei’s hand and walked forward.

A platform had been set up on the lawn of the manor.

The banquet had officially begun, and Dan Yi was standing on the platform, confidently discussing the future development of the Dan Group with a microphone in hand.

The posture was as if he were the executive president of the Dan Group.

As an important partner in this investment case, Ito Hiroki was standing on the stage, closest to Dan Yi.

The smug expressions on the two old foxes’ faces made it seem like they had the entire Dan Group under their control.

"What a petty man." Ye Mingmei couldn’t help but mutter.

She looked up and found Jin Chenye watching her. She scratched her head sheepishly, "They’re so annoying."

"It’s okay, that’s how you should be. Whatever you’re thinking, you should express it." Jin Chenye encouraged her, patting her head.

He turned his head, searching the crowd below the stage, but couldn’t find any sign of Dan Hanjie and Qin Youxuan, frowning slightly.

"Didn’t they come earlier? Why can’t I see them? Did something happen?"

"Youxuan is with Dan Hanjie, what could possibly happen? Don’t worry. Even if Mr. Jie is in trouble, he wouldn’t let anything happen to Youxuan." Ye Mingmei reassured him with a dismissive wave.

"..."

Jin Chenye’s gaze faltered slightly, and after a few seconds of hesitation, he looked down at her.

"I’m worried something happened to both of them."

"...I was too presumptuous, assuming you only cared about my sister." Ye Mingmei awkwardly rubbed her nose.

Ever since she found out Jin Chenye liked Qin Youxuan, she kept making such associations.

Before, whatever he did seemed normal to her.

Now, once she paid attention, she noticed his gaze always seemed to follow Qin Youxuan.

The things he said and did were always related to Qin Youxuan.

Ye Mingmei wasn’t sure if she was being too sensitive, seeing shadows in everyone.

But one undeniable fact was that Jin Chenye genuinely cared for Qin Youxuan, beyond a sibling concern.

No matter how well he disguised it, he knew he could fool others but not himself.

"Mingmei..."

"Don’t worry, I haven’t told anyone. What I know, I’ve already forgotten," Ye Mingmei promised, raising her hand.

Jin Chenye gave her a helpless look, but in the end, said nothing.

When he saw Dan Yi’s speech ending, he led Ye Mingmei forward to greet the Ye Group’s partners and discuss the next season’s collaboration.

The greatest function of high society banquets is to provide a public trading venue. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Ye Mingmei had a relatively short time in the business circle, but she had met many of the Ye Group’s partners following Ye Zhanxing. However, when it came to business negotiation techniques, she still relied on Jin Chenye’s guidance.

"It’s Yu Xiuzhun..."

Ye Mingmei had just taken two steps forward when she saw the man approaching, and her steps halted abruptly.

Her gaze landed on the woman beside Yu Xiuzhun, and her eyes tightened.

"Mr. Jin, Miss Ye, hello."

Yu Xiuzhun walked over with a female companion, and before Jin Chenye and Ye Mingmei could react, the woman took the initiative to greet them.

With a pretty face, a sexy figure, and a perfectly fitting dress...

A very striking woman, and quite familiar.

She was probably the daughter of some wealthy business family.

She had a very enthusiastic attitude when she saw Ye Mingmei.

But Yu Xiuzhun had a cold expression. Seeing Ye Mingmei standing with Jin Chenye, his gaze instantly turned icy.

...

PS: There are only four updates today. I’ve been too busy these past few days, staying up late every day, and my brain is exhausted. Let’s consider today a day off for Yaoyao after the burst updates. I’ll adjust and stabilize the update schedule soon. (^o^)/~