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

Stepping into the towering TV tower once again, Xu Nian paused, a mix of emotions churning within her.

Ten years ago, when he and Xu Xi first came here, he felt like an outsider, blocked outside the studio, ashamed and unsure of where he should stand.

Now, he was personally greeted by the TV station director, who walked down the red carpet and into the building that had once deterred him.

He knew better than anyone that this dignity never belonged to him. It was all thanks to the girl beside him.

He unconsciously slowed his pace, even his breathing became cautious.

Director Xiao led the two of them through a heavy door, and a cacophony of noise immediately rushed in.

The studio was bustling with noise, and the audience was filled with people from all over the country. Some were dressed in sharp suits, while others were in military uniforms. They were all tall, imposing, and distinguished individuals.

Surrounded by a group of makeup artists, Xu Xi was led to the dressing room next door.

Xu Nian stood there blankly, looking around, feeling a sense of unease.

In the vast studio, he couldn't find a place where he could stand.

What kind of show is he supposed to be on? Xiaoxi called him over, just to be an audience member?

He was puzzled and tentatively walked towards the audience seats, but after scanning around, he found that the audience seats were already full, with not a single empty seat.

"I'm so sorry, Comrade Xu Nian, I've been so disrespectful to you."

Director Xiao rushed over and led Xu Nian to the VIP seats at the very front of the audience.

In the center of the VIP section stood an exquisite nameplate, with two words clearly printed in gilded lettering: Xu Nian.

"Your seat is here. I'll be sitting behind you when the program starts. If you need anything, just let me know," Director Xiao said, wiping the sweat from his brow with utmost respect.

"Okay, okay, thank you for your help."

Xu Nian took her seat with a sense of unease and trepidation.

He didn't understand etiquette or rules, but he could tell that the people sitting next to him were all important figures he had only seen on television—famous entrepreneurs, dedicated scientists, and high-ranking politicians.

They sat together, chatting and laughing, completely at ease.

His taking his seat quickly attracted the attention of these people.

The noisy conversation paused slightly as several pairs of eyes fell on him. There was no contempt or disdain, only a gentleness he couldn't understand.

"Mr. Xu Nian, I've long admired your name." A man dressed in casual clothes stood up first, extended his hand, and spoke in a friendly tone.

Xu Nian paused for a moment, recognizing him as the founder of a well-known domestic company. She quickly extended her hand and gently shook his, her voice a little hoarse: "Hello, hello."

Immediately afterwards, the others also stood up and took the initiative to come over to greet him and shake hands.

There were medical workers in white coats, top scientists in Zhongshan suits, and military personnel with their chests covered in medals.

Their expressions varied, but they all shared one thing in common—their gazes toward Xu Nian were full of admiration and praise.

Surrounded by so many powerful figures, Xu Nian's fingertips trembled and cold sweat poured down her back.

What makes him worthy of sitting at the same table with these important figures?

Just as he was feeling uneasy, the studio lights gradually dimmed, and the spotlights on the stage slowly came on. The audience returned to their seats, the noise subsided, and everyone's eyes turned to the center of the stage.

Under the spotlight, the two hosts slowly walked to the podium, which was decorated with flowers.

The moment Xu Nian saw them, her pupils suddenly contracted.

These two are the news anchors he often sees on the news program that airs promptly at 7 p.m. every night.

"Hello, viewers, this is the CCTV 'Touching China' Annual Awards Ceremony. Thank you for your attention."

The male host spoke with composure and elegance, and his fluent broadcasting voice resonated throughout the studio through the microphone.

"This year is a bit special. For the first time, 'Touching China' has stepped out of Beijing and come to Yuncheng to meet everyone."

"Yuncheng, a city that has developed rapidly in recent years, is like a big tree that is growing with all its might, spreading out its dense shade to protect every life under the tree."

"And being moved is the power that allows this tree to grow; it is the warmest energy in everyone's life."

"We always hope that our emotions can be transformed into action, just like sowing in spring and reaping in autumn, so that the beauty in life can warm every ordinary day."

The male host paused, looked gently at the camera, and slowly began to speak: "There is a kind of perseverance that starts from scratch and creates a business legend; there is a kind of kindness that gives everything to protect the warmth of the world."

The female host took the microphone, her voice steady and powerful: "In the business world, she is undoubtedly a powerful woman. In ten years, she went from having nothing to becoming one of the world's top 500 companies. With her own strength, she has given China an undeniable voice on the world business stage."

"In life, she achieved great success, yet she always harbored compassion, giving away all her wealth to protect those in distress and rekindle hope on the verge of extinction."

"She is Xu Xi, the founder of Sinian Group, a trillion-dollar enterprise that originated in Yuncheng."

"She used her own wealth to build a bridge of charity, providing a bright future for countless students from impoverished families, and giving those children who were on the verge of dropping out of school due to poverty the opportunity to enter the classroom and change their destiny."

"She has devoted herself to the research and development of drugs for rare diseases, exhausting her efforts and money to bring light to the lives of countless families suffering from rare diseases, and to help people in despair regain the courage and hope to live."

"She dedicated her life to upholding her original aspirations and interpreted responsibility with kindness, telling us that kindness is not a faint glimmer, but a radiant light that can cross mountains and seas and illuminate the world; warmth is not a fleeting moment, but a lasting companion that can heal the years and protect hope."

"Next, let us, with the sincerest respect, unveil this year's 'Touching China' Person of the Year—Xu Xi!"