Who wants to be a male model after being reborn? I want to be a male god.

Chapter 343: Almost a Confession

Bandung Plaza is only a ten-minute drive from the hotel.

Lan Qiusheng has skilled driving skills and the car drives smoothly on the streets of Ningzhou.

Xu Wen sat in the passenger seat, observing the hustle and bustle of the city through the car window.

"Mr. Zhou's full name is Zhou Ming. He is 58 years old this year and is the president of Wanlong Group." Ruan Qiuping introduced from the back row: "He and my father have some friendship, but mainly because he pursued my mother when he was young."

Before the meal, everyone talked about gossip about the older generation.

Xu Wen and Ruan Qiuping complained: "When he sees you, he won't say 'you look so alike', right?"

This reminded Xu Wen of Li Qingyun. This group of people still had some deep feelings.

"He did say that." Ruan Qiuping nodded.

Jiang Xiaqing turned around and shared what she learned: "I heard that Mr. Zhou has been single all his life. So this is the reason."

Ruan Qiuping chuckled after hearing this: "Of course not, the main reason he doesn't get married is because he has too many lovers and doesn't know who to marry. Plus, he doesn't want to divide the family property, so he simply doesn't get married."

Well, not infatuated at all.

While everyone was chatting, Lan Qiu Sheng parked the car steadily in the parking lot.

Xu Wen saw through the rearview mirror that Jiang Xiaqing and Ruan Qiuping exchanged a satisfied look.

He had to admit that the transformed Lan Qiu Sheng did give people a refreshing feeling, and this change was not just in appearance.

Before getting off the car, Xu Wen checked his condition one last time.

Jiang Xiaqing sorted out the documents, Ruan Qiuping touched up her lipstick, and Lan Qiusheng confirmed that the recorder and notebook were ready.

After leaving the underground parking lot, several people walked towards Yuexiang Pavilion.

As soon as they entered the door, a waiter led them to the private room.

In the private room of Yue Xiang Pavilion, the crystal chandelier casts a soft light, reflecting on the exquisite tableware.

Xu Wen adjusted the collar of his suit and followed the waiter into the box.

Mr. Zhou was already seated there, and when he saw Ruan Qiuping come in, he began to greet her.

"Pingping, after not seeing you for so many years, you look more and more like your mother." Zhou Ming stood up, his eyes stayed on Ruan Qiuping's face for a moment, then turned to the people behind her.

Although the man in front of me has many wrinkles on his face and looks a little old, his eyes are particularly bright.

His hairless head gleamed in the light.

Lan Qiusheng and Xu Wen looked at each other inadvertently and instantly understood what the other wanted to say.

What Zhou Ming said in front of them was exactly what they had just thought in the car.

"Hello, Uncle Zhou." Ruan Qiuping replied with a smile.

Zhou Ming nodded, glanced at a few people, and then frowned slightly: "Is Mr. Xu not here yet?"

To him, the combination before him was very strange.

Two women in their thirties, with a boy and a girl.

He knew Ruan Qiuping, and the woman next to her was probably a company executive.

As for the two people behind, they are probably the assistant and the driver.

What about Mr. Xu?

The box fell silent for a moment.

Xu Wen raised the corner of his mouth slightly, took a step forward and stretched out his hand: "Hello, Mr. Zhou, I am Xu Wen."

Zhou Ming was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Oh, he is really young and promising! I thought Mr. Xu was a middle-aged man, but I didn't expect him to be so young and handsome!"

He held Xu Wen's hand and looked up and down at this young man who looked to be in his early twenties.

This age is really surprising.

"Mr. Zhou, you are too kind. Age does not represent ability. I hope our project will satisfy you." Xu Wen responded neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Okay, okay!" Zhou Ming patted his shoulder, then pointed to the chair in front of him and said, "Come on, sit down. Let's eat and talk today."

The waiter began to serve the dishes, and the turntable was filled with exquisite Cantonese dim sum.

Lan Qiu Sheng sat next to Xu Wen, quietly observing the business meeting.

Her new business attire made her feel both new and confident, at least she no longer felt out of place as before.

"I heard that Mr. Xu is still in college?" Zhou Ming picked up a piece of shrimp dumpling and asked curiously.

"Yes, the Computer Science Department of Linjiang University. However, my studies and career are not in conflict. Instead, they complement each other. The school has given me a lot of support," Xu Wen replied.

"Amazing! When I was your age, I was still working for others." Zhou Ming clapped his hands exaggeratedly.

Jiang Xiaqing interrupted at the right time: "Mr. Zhou, Mr. Xu may be young, but his 'Shancheng' food delivery software is about to enter the market. We have completed the preliminary market research and product development."

"Oh? Can you tell me in detail?" Zhou Ming looked curious, but in fact he was asking a question even though he knew the answer.

They came here today to discuss this matter, otherwise there would not be this dinner.

Xu Wen knew that it was time for him to fool people.

He put down his chopsticks and took the tablet from Lan Qiu Sheng.

“This is the business plan for our project.”

He skillfully pulled out the presentation slides: "We have signed contracts with more than 500 potential merchants, and we expect the daily order volume to reach 10,000 in the first month of launch. Our core competitiveness lies in the same-city delivery within 24 hours and excellent algorithms."

Zhou Ming leaned in to take a closer look, a thoughtful look flashing through his eyes.

"This business model has great potential. How do you plan to solve the industry pain point of last-mile delivery?" he asked.

"We have developed a new generation of dynamic path planning algorithms." Xu Wen's fingers slid across the tablet to display the technical architecture diagram.

This has been the company's main research and development direction for some time, and it is now finally mature, awaiting final testing.

"Combining real-time traffic data and algorithm predictions, we can provide riders with the best delivery routes. At the same time, we are planning to establish a distributed delivery station network," Xu Wen continued.

The few of them didn't eat much, and even when the food had gotten cold, Xu Wen was still introducing his project.

Lan Qiu Sheng watched Xu Wen calmly explaining the details of the project, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

She remembered that last year, Xu Wen was just an ordinary student in school.

Although he was equally dazzling at that time, the top scorer in Jiangxi Province and the freshman representative.
But these achievements are far from what they are now.

Now he can so professionally present an innovative project that will change the industry landscape in front of business tycoons who are decades older than him.

"Interesting." Zhou Ming nodded.

He stroked his chin and asked curiously, "So, what did Mr. Xu want to see me for today?"

Xu Wen looked directly into Zhou Ming's eyes: "Of course we make money together. I hope Wanlong Group can become our partner. Imagine that every catering merchant in Wanlong Plaza can get more orders through the Flash City platform."

The box fell silent for a moment, with only the occasional sound of chopsticks hitting dishes.

Ruan Qiuping's father must have consulted with everyone, so he shouldn't have made things difficult for them.

But at such a critical moment, everyone can't help but be nervous.

Lan Qiu Sheng held his breath and felt his heart pounding.

This is a critical moment in Xu Wen's career, and she wants him to succeed more than anyone else.

Jiang Xiaqing has been working in the workplace for so many years, but he was actually a little nervous at this moment.

Xu Wen, on the other hand, seemed like he didn't care at all. He just had a smile on his face and stared straight ahead with burning eyes.

Zhou Ming pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Young people are bold and courageous! I like that."

He raised his glass: "Come on, let's drink to our cooperation!"

A hint of surprise finally flashed across Xu Wen's calm eyes, and then he returned to calm.

He also raised his glass: "Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for your trust."

Amid the crisp sound of wine glasses clinking, Lan Qiu Sheng saw the corners of Xu Wen's mouth slightly raised.

She knew what this moment meant to him. After three rounds of drinks, the topic turned from business to life.

Zhou Ming seemed to have a special admiration for Xu Wen and kept asking about his entrepreneurial experience.

"To be honest, I have seen too many entrepreneurs, but Mr. Xu is the first one who has such a clear business mindset at such a young age," he said slightly drunkenly.

Xu Wen smiled modestly: "Mr. Zhou, thank you for your praise. I just seized the opportunity, and I have the help of a noble person like you."

Such straightforward flattery made Zhou Ming laugh so hard that he fell backwards.

He put his arm around Xu Wen's shoulders and said, "Lao Ruan said the other day that he would take me with him to make money. I thought he was going to cheat me, but I didn't expect this to be interesting. Let's do another one!"

Xu Wen also laughed and started drinking with them.

While drinking, Zhou Ming suddenly asked, "By the way, does Mr. Xu have a girlfriend?"

Xu Wen turned the ring on his left ring finger and replied calmly, "Yes."

"Oh, what a pity! My niece just came back from abroad and I wanted to introduce her to you." Zhou Ming said half-jokingly.

Everyone started laughing after hearing this, especially Ruan Qiuping who had been sitting nearby and listening.

She thought silently in her heart, she didn’t know what Zhou Ming’s expression would be if he knew that Xu Wen’s current girlfriend was the daughter of Linjiang Gu Hong.

Would you ever think about introducing your niece to others?

The dinner ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

Zhou Ming insisted on calling a driver to take them back to the hotel. Before leaving, he held Xu Wen's hand and said, "I'll have the legal department contact you tomorrow with the contract details. Young man, work hard!"

After returning to the Bandung International Hotel, everyone was a little tipsy due to the influence of alcohol.

Jiang Xiaqing and Ruan Qiuping went straight back to their room to rest, but Xu Wen felt dizzy and wanted to go to the rooftop to get some fresh air.

In the elevator, Lan Qiusheng hesitated for a moment and said softly, "I want to go to the rooftop, too."

She made up a lame excuse for herself.

Xu Wen glanced at her and nodded: "Okay."

The rooftop terrace has a wide view, and you can take in the entire night view of Ningzhou.

The lights of the tall buildings twinkle like stars, and the traffic draws flowing bands of light on the streets.

The night breeze blew by, taking away some of the drunkenness.

"It's so beautiful." Lan Qiu Sheng leaned on the railing and sighed softly.

Xu Wen stood beside her, looking into the distance: "Yes, only when you stand high can you see far."

After a moment of silence, Lan Qiusheng suddenly said, "I never thought that one day I would be able to stand in a place like this, wear clothes like this, and attend such an important dinner."

Xu Wen turned to look at her. Under the moonlight, the lines of Lan Qiusheng's profile were soft yet firm.

There seemed to be something extra about her, but he couldn't tell what it was.

"You have always done a good job, both in school and at work." Xu Wen said sincerely.

He is definitely the chosen worker that all bosses like.

Lan Qiusheng shook his head: "It's all because you gave me the opportunity. Last year, I was still a poor student who couldn't even afford the tuition. Now..."

She looked down at her exquisite suit and skirt: "I can hardly recognize myself now."

Xu Wen chuckled: "People always grow up. But to be honest, I'm still used to you calling me squad leader. Don't call me Mr. Xu outside in the future."

"Squad leader." Lan Qiu Sheng tried calling out, and the two smiled at each other.

The night wind blew again, bringing with it the hustle and bustle and vitality unique to the city.

Lan Qiusheng took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to say, "Xu Wen, I want to tell you that no matter what you do, I will support you, not as an employee's support for the boss, but as someone who is always watching you."

Her voice became smaller and smaller, and finally almost blended into the night wind.

She finally said what she had always wanted to say.

Maybe it was because of the alcohol in the evening, or maybe it was because Ningzhou’s night view was so beautiful.

Here, no one else would disturb them, just the two of them.

Although the voice was very low, Xu Wen heard every word clearly.

"Lan Qiu Sheng," he called softly, but didn't know how to continue.

This girl who has similar experiences to him, this girl who has been following him silently.

Yang Yiyao had asked him this question before, but he chose to avoid it at that time.

Xu Wen knew he couldn't promise anything.

The only thing he could do was to prevent Lan Qiu Sheng from repeating the mistakes of his previous life.

"I know you have a girlfriend." Lan Qiu Sheng quickly added.

She stared at the lights in the distance: "I just want you to know that I'm always here when you need me."

Xu Wen was silent for a long time, and finally said softly: "People like us didn't even dare to mention the word 'feelings' at the beginning."

He didn't say anything else, but just looked at the night view of Ningzhou with Lan Qiu Sheng.

The two fell into silence again, and the breeze gently brushed their cheeks.

The city lights stretched out beneath their feet like a sea of ​​stars.

"It's getting late and we have work tomorrow, so go back and have some rest." Xu Wen finally broke the silence.

Lan Qiusheng nodded and followed him to the elevator.

As the elevator descended, she secretly glanced at Xu Wen's profile, feeling both relieved and heavy in her heart.

She finally said what was hidden in her heart. Although she didn't dare to say "I like you" directly, she at least let him know her feelings.

The elevator stopped at their floor and the two walked out one after the other.

In front of their respective doors, Xu Wen suddenly turned around: "Lan Qiusheng."

"Huh?" She looked up nervously.

"See you tomorrow." Xu Wen smiled slightly, then turned and walked into the room.

Lan Qiu Sheng stood in the corridor, feeling like his heart was about to beat out of his chest.

This simple "See you tomorrow" seemed to be the most beautiful syllable in her ears.

She took a deep breath and returned to her room.

At the same time, Xu Wen leaned against the door, took out his cell phone and looked at it.

The screen showed the phone call record from Xia Ning a few hours ago.

He sighed softly, threw his phone on the bed, and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

The city lights were still twinkling, but his thoughts drifted further away.

The girl who was receiving treatment in the capital, and the girl who had just made a subtle confession to him on the rooftop.

He turned the ring on his ring finger, and the letters "XW&GXR" on the inside were faintly visible under the light.

Gu Xingruo told him last night to wear it. Now thinking about it, it was more like a silent declaration of sovereignty.

"It seems like things are really getting worse and worse," Xu Wen said to himself, pulling the curtains and deciding not to think about it anymore.

There is an important contract to discuss tomorrow and he needs to keep a clear head.

In the next room, Lan Qiu Sheng was lying on the bed, thinking about everything that happened today.

From the success of the business meeting to the near-confession moment on the rooftop.

She didn't know how Xu Wen would respond to her feelings, but at least she took that step bravely.

Outside the window, the night in Ningzhou grows darker, but the city lights never go out, just like the persistent love and dreams in Lan Qiusheng's heart.

No matter what you go through, you will keep shining.

(End of this chapter)