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

Happy times are always fleeting.

June arrives, and the height of summer, accompanied by the incessant chirping of cicadas, descends upon this rapidly developing city.

Meanwhile, the 618 shopping festival, which e-commerce professionals both eagerly anticipate and agonize, has arrived as scheduled.

The air conditioner's outdoor unit hummed outside the wall, keeping the heat outside the villa.

Xu Nian, who had just finished school, sat on the sofa, munching on an ice pop that she had just taken out of the refrigerator.

He casually pressed a button on the remote control, and the TV screen switched to the news channel.

On the screen, the host's voice came clearly: "As a leading global e-commerce platform, Sinian Group has always integrated charity and public welfare into its corporate development while deeply cultivating the industry. In this exclusive interview, we will talk with Chairwoman Xu Xi to explore the path and original intention of e-commerce companies in practicing public welfare."

"Ms. Xu Xi, thank you very much for accepting this interview. As we all know, Sinian Group, as a leading global e-commerce company, not only excels in the retail logistics field but also quietly contributes to public welfare and charity. Do you and Sinian Group have any specific goals for charitable assistance this year?"

The camera cuts to Xu Xi, who is wearing a well-tailored formal suit, her long hair is tied up, and she has a smile on her face. She speaks with composure and elegance.

"Charitable assistance has always been a key focus of the Sinian Group, in addition to its core business. This year, we plan to invest 30 billion yuan in infrastructure construction in remote areas, improvement of urban and rural education systems, and pharmaceutical research and development. We strive to ensure that within two years, all school-age children can afford to go to school, all patients can afford to see a doctor, and all areas with inconvenient transportation can be smoothly connected to the outside world."

"This is indeed a very ambitious goal. Ms. Xu Xi, we have noticed that the Sinian Group's total revenue for the last fiscal year was only 20 billion yuan. Is a 30 billion yuan charitable investment this year a huge challenge for the group?"

"Since its inception, Sinian Group has taken steady steps and made continuous breakthroughs. We will continue to cultivate the global market, selling more high-quality domestic products to all parts of the world and contributing to the construction of domestic charitable infrastructure. With the Sinian Mall's 618 promotion just around the corner, we welcome everyone's attention and support. We always adhere to the business philosophy of taking from the people and using it for the people, and we are always striving towards the goal of eliminating poverty in the country."

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Watching the figure on TV talking eloquently, Xu Nian sighed softly.

He hasn't seen Xu Xi come home since the 618 shopping festival started.

The only way to see her is on television, where she appears glamorous and composed, but we can't see whether she's alright off-camera.

The empty villa was deserted, with only him and Mai Mai curled up at his feet, making it feel particularly desolate.

Speaking of which, Xu Xi seems to have been so busy lately that she hasn't even had time to send him a message.

Has she been eating properly lately?

Will I forget to eat three meals a day again because I'm so busy?

Do you stay up very late at night, without even having time to close your eyes?

Xu Nian frowned slightly, feeling quite uneasy.

Why don't you go to her company and see her?

Without hesitation, Xu Nian got up, put the unfinished popsicle into the trash can, and quickly went into the kitchen to cook a few dishes.

Spicy diced chicken, boiled sliced ​​pork, and Mapo tofu are all dishes that Xu Xi loves to eat, along with a light vegetable soup.

After preparing the food, he carefully packed it into a thermal container, changed into clean clothes, picked up his car keys, and hurriedly drove away from home.

At 8 p.m., Xu Nian arrived at the Sinian Group building.

The entire building was brightly lit, and busy figures could be seen reflected in every window.

This was his first time stepping into Xu Xi's workplace. Everything around him was unfamiliar, and people were rushing around. He stood at the entrance of the hall, feeling somewhat lost and helpless.

He only knew that Xu Xi was in this building, but he didn't know which floor she was on, or where her office was located.

"Hello sir, do you have an appointment?" The receptionist greeted her with a standard smile, her tone polite but distant.

Just as Xu Nian was about to speak, the receptionist suddenly paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Her attitude then became humble and respectful, and her tone softened considerably: "Good evening, Ms. Xu. What can I do for you?"

Xu Nian touched her face, feeling very uncomfortable with the title "President Xu," as it seemed rather strange.

However, it doesn't seem to be a problem, since he is the largest shareholder of this building.

"Please take me to the CEO's office."

"Okay, please follow me." The receptionist quickly stepped aside to lead Xu Nian into the private elevator.

The elevator doors slowly closed, the numbers climbed rapidly, and finally came to a steady stop on the top floor.

As soon as the door opened, a figure rushed in in a panic, almost bumping into Xu Nian.

Be careful.

Xu Nian subconsciously grabbed the other person's arm, and when she looked up, she saw that it was Wen Yao.

"Brother Xu Nian?" Wen Yao steadied herself, and when she saw who it was, her eyes were filled with surprise, which was quickly replaced by urgency. "I was just looking for you! You need to find a way to take Xi Bao home to sleep; she hasn't slept for a whole week!"

Xu Nian frowned sharply, a sense of unease instantly rising in her heart.

If a normal person doesn't sleep for one or two nights, they will feel weak all over and have no energy.

Xu Xi hadn't slept for a week, yet she could still talk fluently on television programs.

There's only one possibility...

She's having a bipolar manic episode!

Without another word, the two quickened their pace and headed towards the president's office.