The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

For the next period of time, Xu Xi worked from dawn till dusk, shuttling between the company and several supplier factories, keeping herself busy almost non-stop.

Navigating the business world with ease, she effortlessly amassed awards and achievements.

In addition, she has been appearing in front of the camera more and more frequently.

Local TV stations, short video platforms, and central news broadcasts—her presence can be found on virtually any content platform.

Tuesday, November 12.

In the afternoon, the entrance to the Sinian Group building was bustling with noise.

Reporters holding colorful microphones waited at the main entrance for Xu Xi to appear.

As winter approaches, the temperature drops sharply, and the wind carries a biting chill, causing the last few yellow leaves on the branches to tremble in the cold.

Many reporters wrapped themselves up tightly and paced back and forth to keep warm.

Even the air exhaled from the tip of their noses was covered with frost.

Although not far behind them was a rest area specially prepared by the Sinian Group for reporters, with chairs, hot tea, coffee, and an electric stove for heating.

Yet they remained steadfastly standing outdoors, closest to the gate, their cheeks red from the cold, like ripe apples.

For them, getting firsthand information about Xu Xi meant unlocking the secrets to traffic.

Especially the reporters who managed to grab a seat in the first row, none of them were willing to step back even half a step and give up the spot where they could be the first to put the microphone right next to Xu Xi's mouth.

If it weren't for the rows of security guards blocking the entrance, they probably would have rushed into the building and searched the entire company for Xu Xi.

As the crowd began to stir, a cool figure in a leather jacket and sunglasses emerged from the building, surrounded by bodyguards.

Her temperament was so elegant and unique, her long, snow-white hair fluttering in the wind, like the first snow of winter falling on everyone's heart.

With his hands in his pockets and his boots clattering on the tiles, Xu Xi stepped out of the human defense line formed by security guards, his face expressionless.

In an instant, reporters swarmed forward.

"Ms. Xu Xi, would you mind sharing some information about Sinian's sales figures for this year's Singles' Day?"

"Mr. Xu, the significant increase in exports this year has resulted in my country achieving a trade surplus with the EU for the first time, leading to a 13% tariff increase by the EU, causing considerable hardship for other companies engaged in foreign trade with the EU. What are your thoughts on this?"

"Hello, I'm a reporter from the financial channel. Sinian Group has recently been building factories across the country and vigorously developing its own brands. Is this an indication that they intend to transform from an internet e-commerce platform company into an integrated manufacturing and sales enterprise, gradually relying on their size and influence to squeeze out other manufacturers and thus monopolize the domestic market?"

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Reporters crowded together, shoulder to shoulder, completely blocking the passageway.

The bodyguards held hands, forming a circle around Xu Xi, protecting her at the very center.

However, the reporters pushed and shoved each other, trying to break through the defenses, and the scene became increasingly out of control, with the encirclement gradually shrinking.

One of the bodyguards lost his footing and was pushed to the ground. Soon, several pairs of shoes stepped on him, trampling his body, and stuffed the microphone into Xu Xi's mouth.

"Everyone, step back!"

Xu Xi, who had been silent all along, suddenly roared in anger.

This girl, who was always gentle and refined in front of the camera, showed anger in front of everyone for the first time.

Some of the reporters were startled and took a few steps back.

Xu Xi bent down and helped the bodyguard up.

With a cold expression, she glanced around at the reporters, especially those who had stepped on the bodyguards earlier, whom she stared at for a long time.

A few minutes later, she managed a forced smile.

"You have all come from afar with a mission, which is truly hard-won."

"Please ask your questions at this Sunday's press conference regarding the sales figures for this major promotion, the recent changes in domestic and international markets indirectly affected by Sinian, and other information of concern to everyone."

"During this period, you may use your press pass to stay for free at any of the hotels owned by Yuncheng Si Nian Group. Please wait patiently."

Then, the smile on her face vanished, and she gave a cold look at the reporters who had led the stampede.

"Maimang.com, Chunfeng TV, Huangpujiang TV, Finance Channel, and Yahui Newspaper will not be authorized to participate in this press conference."

After saying that, she walked towards the black SUV, surrounded by bodyguards.

After getting in the car, the SUV slowly drove out of the reporters' encirclement and left the Sinian Building.

"Xiaoxi, are you alright?"

Looking through the rearview mirror, Xu Nian glanced at the girl curled up in the back seat with heartache and asked anxiously.

During this period, Xu Xi frequently stayed up late, and her already weakened body became even more haggard.

Xu Xi did not answer. She weakly hugged the little shark doll next to her and remained silent.

As the streetlights came on, the light in her eyes dimmed even further.