Chapter 2179 - 706: Returning Home in Triumph, President Shen_5

[Zhang Tianqi: "He’s quite nostalgic about you, our school beauty. Just recently he posted a picture of you guys back in Shen City on Moments, feeling all sorts of sentiments. You’ll probably get bugged by him again when you arrive, haha."]

Shen Yuyan pursed her lips and sent back a helpless emoji.

Chen Wenxin was once the student council president at their school, one year ahead of them, and had passionately pursued her.

After getting into Huazhong University of Science and Technology for graduate studies, he had confessed to her publicly.

However, after being rejected, the contact dwindled.

Following that, an old photo was sent over.

Shen Yuyan opened the photo, her gaze slightly lost.

It was a picture taken during her college summer vacation.

The background was precisely Bao’an International Airport behind her.

Back then, the school had organized a group of outstanding student leaders to come to Shen City for a "National University Students Technology Innovation Summer Camp" jointly sponsored by several leading tech companies.

In the photo, she was not yet 20 years old.

Wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans, her face full of collagen.

At that time, she had just been officially voted as "Yan City University of Science and Technology’s Annual School Beauty" through the official account, and was going mildly viral on Tieba, forums, and even Bilibili.

She was youthful and vibrant, shining with vigor and vitality.

University was arguably the pinnacle of her life.

She didn’t need to rely on anyone; she herself was the light.

Admiration from teachers, adoration from classmates, attentiveness from excellent seniors...

She enjoyed being treated like the center of the universe.

And was intoxicated by it.

Memories surged in her mind.

An indescribable sourness clogged her throat.

Shen Yuyan gently closed her eyes, her red lips tightly pursed, her emotions a whirlwind.

...

The car smoothly entered the Qianhai district and stopped beneath the grand porch of the JW Marriott Hotel.

This was also the official partner hotel for hosting conference guests at this summit.

"President Shen, we’re here."

Zhou Li’s soft reminder pulled her thoughts back to reality.

"Mm." Shen Yuyan took a deep breath, readjusted her emotions.

She got out of the car.

Upon entering the opulent lobby, two familiar figures approached from the nearby rest area.

Leading the way was a figure both familiar and unfamiliar.

In a sharp tailored suit, hair meticulously groomed, a confident smile on his face, exuding a youthful elite aura.

Zhang Tianqi was beside him, throwing her a helpless look, "Yuyan, over here."

"Tianqi." Shen Yuyan nodded towards her former partner, then turned to the other person, greeting politely and distantly: "Wenxin, long time no see."

The leading Zhou Li paused her steps, standing quietly to the side.

"Yuyan! Long time no see! Welcome to Shen City!"

Chen Wenxin approached Shen Yuyan, his gaze falling on her face, eyes unmistakably filled with amazement and fervor.

After years, the once pure and stunning university school beauty had grown more mature, sexy, and even more enticing.

She was his first love in college, now reunited during such a summit.

The suppressed feelings in his heart inevitably began to stir once again.

"Thank you, senior. What a coincidence; I never expected to run into you here." Shen Yuyan’s face maintained a polite smile.

"Haha, actually, it’s not entirely coincidental." Chen Wenxin laughed, his former "student council president" confidence and superiority naturally surfacing, "This ’Next Generation Intelligent Hardware Ecosystem Summit’ we’re hosting is essentially us, TY Precision, selecting eco-partners for our key subsidiary, Xuanji Light Realm.

Our ’Chuanggan Technology’ developed 3D spatial perception algorithm module is a key part of Xuanji Light Realm’s first-generation products’ core supply chain.

Plus, TY is already our strategic shareholder, so at this summit, our team is basically half the ’host’.

His words were purely self-aggrandizing.

Though Chuanggan Technology’s technology was decent, it was at best a cog in the massive global supply chain of TY Precision.

The purpose of saying this was nothing more than to showcase his current "value" and "energy" in front of his former first love.

Shen Yuyan didn’t say much, just followed his words, offering a few polite praises.

Chen Wenxin, looking pleased, took the opportunity to extend an invitation: "Yuyan, let’s have lunch together. I’ll also invite other alumni developing in Shen City, so everyone can have a good gathering and give you a proper welcome!"

Just as Shen Yuyan was about to make up an excuse to decline.

Zhou Li, the assistant who had been quietly standing by, suddenly stepped forward, speaking in an extremely humble tone, softly reminding: "President Shen! Secretary Chen and Chairman Zheng have arrived."

Her gaze then moved towards a certain direction in the lobby.

The three of them froze, instinctively turning to follow her gaze.

Then they saw a middle-aged man and woman walking side by side along the left corridor towards them.

The woman was plain-looking but walked steadily, her gaze calm, with excellent demeanor.

The man was handsome and dashing, tall and upright, a smile at the corner of his mouth, emanating the unique charm of a top elite.

Following behind them were staff also dressed in suits.

The few quickly recognized the handsome middle-aged man, the wildly popular DJRH Chairman on numerous financial media outlets and social networks.

Shen Yuyan’s breath immediately quickened.

Zheng Qiudong! What is he doing here?!

And... Zhou Li just said "Secretary Chen and Chairman Zheng have arrived."

Which means... that woman next to them is Ouyang Xianyue’s chief secretary, Chen Jing?!

Are they here... specially to welcome me?!

For a moment, a mix of overwhelming honor and disbelief completely engulfed her.

Chen Wenxin’s gaze gradually shifted to the middle-aged woman beside him.

She seemed particularly familiar, like someone he’d seen before.

Under their gaze, those luminous figures were already approaching steadily.

Shen Yuyan bit her lower lip, forcibly suppressing the turmoil within her.

She took the initiative to step forward, slightly bowing, her tone respectful yet with just the right amount of tension: "Secretary Chen, Chairman Zheng, hello."

In Zheng Qiudong’s deep and insight-filled eyes, a hint of smile flashed.

"Long time no see, President Shen. This time, President Tang has specifically arranged for me to escort you, wishing us a pleasant cooperation."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuyan’s pupils trembled, her body instantly tensed.

Beside her, Secretary Chen paused in her steps, smiling and saying: "President Shen, welcome to Shen City to participate in our summit. Miss Ouyang specially asked me to greet you on her behalf."

Her voice was steady and composed, each word clear and powerful, filled with undeniable authority.

With the mention of "Miss Ouyang," Zhang Tianqi and Chen Wenxin were frozen in place, eyes wide with astonishment.

Shen Yuyan’s face turned increasingly red, her ample chest heaving, almost unable to breathe.