He transmigrated into the body of the school heartthrob's spoiled ex-girlfriend, and he insiste

7 PM.

The most luxurious Ritz-Carlton Hotel in City A.

A banquet hall for 1,000 people.

Tonight, this place is not only the focus of the business community, but also the center of the city's media.

Limitless Technology's Series A+ funding celebration banquet and new product launch.

A red carpet was laid out, surrounded by flowers.

The champagne towers were stacked high in the air, reflecting a dazzling light under the glittering crystal chandeliers.

The air was filled with the scents of expensive perfumes, the aroma of red wine, and the sound of money flowing.

It's not just big names in the investment world.

The president of University A, professors from the computer science department, and even many celebrities from the entertainment industry who had heard the news all attended in their finest attire.

This is a coronation ceremony for young people.

……

Backstage lounge.

Zhang Annian and Jia Peng were adjusting each other's ties.

The two men, who were used to wearing T-shirts and shorts, felt extremely uncomfortable in their expensive suits.

"Annian, do you think my hair is messed up?"

Jia Pengxiu looked at his slicked-back hair in the mirror, which was covered in half a bottle of hairspray.

"Today is a big day, we can't let Brother Ci down."

Zhang Annian pushed up his new glasses and took a deep breath.

Forget about the hairstyle.

"Where's the ring? The ring that Brother Ci asked you to keep safe, is it still there?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Jia Pengxiu quickly patted the inner pocket of his chest, looking as if he were ready to die.

"My life and fortune are all here. If I lose this, Brother Ci will sacrifice me to the heavens."

That was Jiang Ci's most important prop today.

A plain ring.

But what he didn't know was that Jiang Ci had another one in his pocket.

That priceless pink diamond that had just been airlifted to our hands.

The door was pushed open.

Jiang Ci walked in.

Even if it's a roommate I've known for four years.

Upon seeing Jiang Ci at this moment, the two of them couldn't help but gasp.

That's absolutely amazing.

He was wearing a dark black haute couture three-piece suit.

The tailoring perfectly fit his broad shoulders and narrow waist.

The collar of the white shirt was no longer casually open as usual, but tied with a dark gray Windsor knot, with the Adam's apple faintly visible above the collar, exuding extreme restraint.

Her hair was all combed back, revealing her smooth, full forehead and those sharp, deep eyes.

He still wore those silver-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.

But the glasses couldn't hide his sharp edge at this moment; instead, they added to the ultimate charm of a refined scoundrel.

He's not just the most handsome guy at University A.

He is the king tonight.

"Brother Ci!"

Jia Pengxiu went up to him and asked, "Are you ready? The reporters outside are going crazy."

Jiang Ci raised his wrist and glanced at the Patek Philippe (Wen Ning hadn't given him a watch yet; he bought it himself to match his suit).

The clock struck 7:05.

His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

"Has Wen Ning arrived yet?"

he asks.

Although her voice was calm, her fingers gripping her sleeve were somewhat tense.

"Not yet."

Zhang Annian glanced at her phone. "I just messaged the driver, and he said he's on his way. I guess the hair and makeup took a bit of time. Girls like her are dressed up for the occasion, so it's bound to be slow."

Jiang Ci nodded.

His furrowed brows did not relax.

I don't know why.

His right eyelid had been twitching ever since he left the house.

The vague unease in his heart was like a thorn, making him uncomfortable.

"Go and urge them again."

Jiang Ci gave the instructions.

"Tell her not to rush and to be careful on the way. When she arrives, she can go directly through the VIP channel."

"Okay."

……

Inside the banquet hall.

The crowd was full of people.

Su Qing, dressed in a smart royal blue evening gown and holding a glass of champagne, stood at the edge of the crowd.

She is the special guest tonight and one of the key contributors to Limitless.

"President Su."

Several investors gathered around, exchanging pleasantries. "I heard Mr. Jiang has something big planned for tonight?"

Su Qing smiled and turned her gaze to the spotlight in the center of the stage, which had not yet been turned on.

"yes."

"It's not only a happy event for the company, but also a happy event for him personally."

Her tone was one of relief, but also a hint of envy.

No one knows better than her how much Jiang Ci has sacrificed and changed for that girl along the way.

He transformed from a cold-blooded machine who could only write code into a man with flesh and blood, even a bit of a romantic mind.

"They're here!"

A commotion arose in the crowd.

The lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed.

Only one spotlight shone on the entrance on one side of the stage.

Music begins.

It is a stirring and grand symphony.

Jiang Ci came out.

With steady steps, he walked step by step to the center of the stage.

The spotlight flashed crazily.

The sound of camera shutters clicking was continuous.

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

He stood in front of the microphone.

He stood tall and straight, his gaze sweeping across the entire room.

That powerful aura instantly suppressed all the noise.

"Good evening."

His voice, transmitted through the speakers, reached every corner.

Deep, magnetic.

"Thank you all for attending Limitless's victory celebration."

"We've experienced a lot in the past year. We've had lows, crises, and even almost faced utter ruin."

His eyes searched the audience.

In the front row, in the family section.

There is an empty seat.

That was something he specifically left for Wen Ning.

Right next to his parents and grandfather.

It's still empty.

Jiang Ci's fingers tapped lightly on the edge of the podium.

Suppress the growing anxiety in my heart.

He continued with polite remarks.

About the company's vision, about technological breakthroughs, and about future plans.

The applause from the audience grew louder and louder.

Ten minutes have passed.

Twenty minutes have passed.

Jiang Ci's speech was nearing its end.

That spot is still empty.

"...Limitless's future is limitless."

Jiang Ci finished his final business presentation.

He paused.

I took a deep breath.

His hand reached into the pocket of his suit trousers.

My fingertips touched the cool velvet box.

The sharp edges of the pink diamond pricked his fingertips.

Follow the procedure.

Next, it's time for the private part.

The lighting technician was ready; with just a gesture, rose petals would fall from the ceiling.

The big screen will play a series of photos showing their life together since they met (all secretly filmed).

but.

The female lead hasn't arrived yet.

The people in the audience seemed to have noticed something as well.

Whispers began to spread.

"What's going on? Didn't you say you were going to propose?"

Where's the female lead?

"Did they have a fight?"

Jiang Ci stood on the stage.

The light shone on his face, making him feel slightly dizzy.

He stared at the empty gate.

My heart is beating faster and faster.

It wasn't because I was nervous.

It was because of panic.

Has something happened?

Car accident?

still is……

Just as he was about to interrupt the proceedings and step down to find someone.

"Bang--!"

The heavy, ornate, carved door of the banquet hall.

He was pushed away forcefully from the outside.

The loud noise interrupted all the discussion.

It also attracted everyone's attention.

Jiang Ci suddenly looked up.

His eyes lit up instantly.

coming.

finally come.

He instinctively took a step forward, wanting to greet his princess.

I want to put that ring on her finger myself.

however.

next second.

His steps froze on the spot.

The smile froze on his lips.

The light in his eyes shattered, bit by bit.

Doorway.

Backlit.

There were indeed two people standing there.

One of them is Wen Ning.

But she did not wear the white dress he had personally chosen, the one that symbolized purity and new life.

She was wearing a red dress.

A deep red, velvet fishtail skirt.

It was as red as blood.

Like fire.

Like the color of her opponent's jersey that day on the basketball court.

More like... some kind of ominous premonition.

This dress is extremely luxurious.

A large expanse of snow-white skin was revealed.

Her makeup was heavy, with bright red lips and upturned eyeliner.

It's breathtakingly beautiful.

Yet it was also beautiful in a way that was... worldly.

It's strangely beautiful.

That's not the point.

The key point is...

Her hand.

That hand that he should have been holding, the hand that should have had a ring on it.

At this moment.

They were intimate and unreserved.

She was holding another man's arm.

The man was wearing a dark gray bespoke suit, exuding a powerful aura and cold eyes.

It was Zhou Xu.

The two stood at the doorway.

They were like a perfect couple.

The entire room fell silent.

Even their breathing could not be heard.

Jiang Ci stood in the center of the stage.

The box containing the ring was almost crushed in his palm.

He looked at Wen Ning.

He watched as she walked arm in arm with another man, step by step into his territory.

Step on his heart.

Walked in.