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Zhao Zixuan stood in the middle of the hall, surrounded by constant discussions and various looks.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew very well that every move and every word at this moment would directly affect his reputation and the future development prospects of TikTok.

He first looked at Li Yanning and exchanged glances with the daughter of the Li family, who was still behaving gracefully.

Then, he gently held Li Yanning's hand, giving her silent encouragement and support, then slowly turned around and faced Mrs. He and He Jieyu.

Zhao Zixuan took a deep breath and tried to make his expression look calm and determined.

He looked at He Jieyu. Her clear, bright eyes still sparkled with the familiar tenderness and innocence, which was the softest part of his heart.

but.

The shackles of reality and the constraints of morality forced him to bury this emotion deep in his heart temporarily.

"Mrs. He, I don't know why you are here."

Zhao Zixuan's voice was steady and powerful. He tried his best to sound sincere and dignified. "But I must remind you of one thing. Today is the day when TikTok will ring the bell for listing on the Nasdaq. Please understand the occasion before speaking."

Mrs. He's face instantly turned pale. She obviously did not expect Zhao Zixuan to respond so directly and mercilessly. The guests around were also attracted by the sudden tense atmosphere and cast curious glances.

Seeing this, He Jieyu quickly stepped forward and tried to ease the awkward situation.

"Mommy, let's go..."

She just opened her mouth but was interrupted by Mrs. He.

"Zhao Zixuan, do you think you can evade responsibility like this?"

Mrs. He's voice was sharp and angry. She pointed at Zhao Zixuan, as if she wanted to pour out all her dissatisfaction. "Do you know how much Jieyu has sacrificed for you? She gave up the opportunity to study abroad, rejected all suitors, and waited for you wholeheartedly. But what about you? You are here planning to get engaged to another woman. Are you worthy of her?"

Mrs. He's words were shocking, and the eyes of the people around them were all focused on Zhao Zixuan and He Jieyu.

"Hey, you guys, look at this girl named Jieyu. The more you look at her, the more elegant she looks. Standing next to Zhao Zixuan, they are a perfect match!"

A young lady whispered to her friend next to her, her eyes full of envy.

"Indeed, her facial features and temperament are very special, and they all fit my aesthetic taste. The most rare thing is that she has such a good figure! Tsk tsk, if she were my wife, I would definitely break my fucking ribs and make soup for her!" Another man shook his head and said with hatred.

However, some people hold different opinions.

"Having said that, Li Yanning is the granddaughter of Li Chaoren, and that's the richest family in Asia! If Zhao Zixuan can marry her, it will definitely be a great boost to his future career development." A well-dressed middle-aged man, obviously has a deep understanding of business marriages.

"That's right. Besides, Li Yanning is also good-looking, well-educated and capable. If I were her, I would also choose her." A young man next to him echoed, his eyes flashing with admiration for Li Yanning.

At this time, Ma Cailin, who was watching the fun nearby, also joined the discussion.

"It's obvious at first glance that this mother and daughter are not ordinary people, especially this girl named Jieyu. She has such a perfect temperament and looks familiar. I always feel like I've seen her somewhere before. Does anyone know her identity?"

While Ma Cailin was speaking, she kept muttering to Mao Yourong, as if she was asking about the latter.

Mao Yourong snorted softly. Although she understood everything clearly in her mind, she had no intention of revealing any information about He Jieyu to the other party.

next second.

The atmosphere in the hall seemed to have subtly changed. People began to whisper to each other, speculating about He Jieyu's identity and background, and Zhao Zixuan's silence made their curiosity reach its peak.

"I also think that this mother and daughter have extraordinary temperaments and they definitely don't come from an ordinary family."

Someone echoed, his eyes full of admiration for He Jieyu.

"But then again, Li Yanning is also a rare female elite. Her family background and abilities are recognized by everyone." Another guest said objectively, trying to balance the discussion on both sides.

Seeing that Mao Yourong did not respond, Ma Cailin felt dissatisfied but she could only continue her guessing game.

"It seems that this Miss Jieyu is really mysterious. I wonder which big shot's daughter she is? Or does she have some extraordinary achievements?" She deliberately raised her voice, as if she wanted to get more people involved in the discussion.

Mao Yourong smiled faintly when she heard this. She shook her head gently and responded in a way that was neither high-profile nor low-profile: "Miss Ma, sometimes, being too curious is not a good thing. Everyone has their own secrets and stories. Why do we have to find out the truth?"

When these words were spoken, everyone around was stunned for a moment, and then nodded in agreement.

Indeed, in this circle, it is very important to maintain a certain sense of mystery and private space.

But there were also people who couldn't stand it, and the first one to stand up was Li Chaoren.

"Zixuan, shouldn't you explain your relationship with this lady?"

Li Chaoren's eyes moved between He Jieyu and Zhao Zixuan, and his meaning was self-evident.

Under Li Chaoren's aggressive gaze, Zhao Zixuan spoke sincerely and confidently: "Mr. Li, the question you asked is very direct, and I am grateful for your concern. But I want to clarify that Jieyu is my sister, not as everyone has misunderstood..."

Li Chaoren asked suspiciously: "Sister? Really?"

Li Zekai stepped forward and said, "It must be true. How could Zixuan lie to us? But the backgrounds of these two people are very questionable. What is their purpose in disrupting TikTok at the critical moment of its listing?"

Li Yanning nodded and said, "Yes, Grandpa, what Second Uncle said makes sense. We have no reason to trust an outsider and not Zixuan."

Li Chaoren nodded slightly, seeming to be somewhat convinced.

Mrs. He snorted coldly, took her daughter's hand, and said loudly, "This is nonsense! Jieyu, tell them what your relationship with Zhao Zixuan is!"

Mrs. He's sudden interruption made the already tense atmosphere even more tense. Everyone's eyes were focused on He Jieyu, expecting her to give a clear answer.

No one noticed that He Jieyu's eyes were always on Zhao Zixuan. No matter how others talked and speculated about their relationship, she had never taken her eyes off Zhao Zixuan for more than three seconds since she came here.

He Jieyu spoke softly but clearly: "Mr. Li, Li Yanning, and everyone present, please allow me to explain the truth..."

Having said this, she deliberately paused and stared at Zhao Zixuan's eyes.

At this moment, there seemed to be a silent understanding and trust between the two.

He Jieyu's tone was full of sincerity and honesty: "Just as Mr. Zhao Zixuan said, I am indeed his sister. You may be curious, one of us has the surname He and the other has the surname Zhao, how can we be brother and sister?"

"In fact, we are not related by blood. The 'sister' he mentioned is a name that is as close as family members, representing the deep friendship and mutual trust between us. Brother, am I right?"

At the end of the conversation, He Jieyu showed a long-lost sweet smile. This smile seemed to make the world lose its color and everything lose its luster.

He Jieyu's smile was like the warmest sunshine in spring, penetrating all the gloom and suspicion present and bringing a rare touch of softness to the tense atmosphere.

Her smile revealed her deep understanding and unconditional support for Zhao Zixuan. It was an emotional exchange that went beyond words and moved everyone present.

After seeing this, Zhao Zixuan couldn't help but smile knowingly.

However, Mrs. He's anger did not subside. She looked at the tacit understanding between her daughter and Zhao Zixuan and stomped her feet in anxiety.

She couldn't understand why her daughter was so obsessed with a man who was about to be engaged to someone else. But she also understood that arguing at this moment would be useless and would only make the situation more awkward.

"Jieyu, you..."

Mrs. He seemed to want to say something but stopped herself. In the end, she just sighed deeply, as if she was blaming herself, but also as if she was accepting this unchangeable fact.

At this moment, Charles, who had been watching the show on the side, saw this and realized that the storm should come to an end.

He looked at Zhao Zixuan, his eyes filled with both scrutiny and expectation: "Zhao, I hope you can handle your own private affairs and not let them affect TikTok's listing."

Shan Jianwei followed closely behind, stepped out and patted Zhao Zixuan on the shoulder, and said with a teasing tone: "Boss Zhao, to be honest, sometimes I really envy you young people. Not only do you have a bright and beautiful future in your career, but you also dare to love and hate in your relationship, and it is vigorous and exciting."

Zhao Zixuan was a little embarrassed. After saying a few polite words, he watched them leave the hall one by one.

During this period, Mrs. He originally wanted to take the opportunity to make a big deal out of it, but Mao Yourong came to her side in time at the instruction of Zhao Zixuan and temporarily stabilized the other party.

Mao Yourong persuaded, "Mrs. He, you are also a respectable person. I think you should be aware of many things. I want to give you a piece of advice. At this critical juncture, it will not do any good for you to make a big fuss. Let's wait until the listing ceremony is over. Don't worry, I will find a chance for you and Zhao Zixuan to talk it out alone."

As she said this, she gave He Jieyu a look.

He Jieyu understood what she meant, and she grabbed Mrs. He's arm and advised, "Yes, Mommy, let's not cause trouble for Brother. Let's talk about it in private."

Mrs. He was gradually calmed down by the persuasion of her daughter and Mao Yourong. Although she was still unwilling in her heart, reason told her that arguing at this moment was indeed useless.

She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself, and finally nodded, tacitly agreeing to their suggestion.

"Okay, Jieyu, I'll listen to you. But Zhao Zixuan, he must give me a reasonable explanation today, otherwise this matter will not end!"

Mrs. He's gaze followed Zhao Zixuan in the crowd, her tone full of dissatisfaction and determination.

Mao Yourong secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this. She knew the importance of today's listing ceremony. If things got out of hand during this storm, it would be disastrous for TikTok's reputation and impact.

Next, Zhao Zixuan was busy dealing with other investors and partners and had no time to care about other people and things.

Mao Yourong was fully responsible for the aftermath. She arranged Mrs. He and He Jieyu in a relatively quiet place, and tried her best to avoid their contact with outsiders, especially some reporters and media.

But even so, there were still people who came to He Jieyu out of curiosity.

"Hello, Sister Jieyu, my name is Ma Cailin, and I'm Zhao Zixuan's partner. Can we get to know each other? I'm very interested in you."

Today, Ma Cailin wore a white suit and a uniquely designed blue shirt, dressed quite formally. Although she is also a great beauty, she still felt a little overshadowed by He Jieyu.

He Jieyu was a little surprised by the sudden approach, but she kept a decent smile and responded politely: "Hello, Ma Cailin, nice to meet you. I am He Jieyu."

Mrs. He stared at Ma Cailin carefully and asked cautiously, "You are still a college student, right? You also invested in TikTok?"

Ma Cailin nodded slightly and said, "I don't have the capital yet. To be precise, it was my father who invested in TikTok."

"Oh?" Mrs. He asked, "Who is your father?"

"Pony Ma."

"So you are Teng Xun's daughter. Tsk tsk, I have to say, you and your father really look alike, especially your eyebrows and eyes."

Mrs. He's tone became much gentler. She looked at Ma Cailin again and indeed saw the shadow of Little Ma Ge in her, especially those eyes full of wisdom.

Ma Cailin first made a few polite remarks and then calmly turned the topic to He Jieyu.

"Sister Jieyu, do you know why I am so interested in you? Let me tell you directly, you are somewhat similar to someone I know. What's more coincidental is that his last name is also He..."

Ma Cailin's words made He Jieyu raise his eyebrows slightly, and a hint of curiosity arose in his heart.

"Oh? Really? That's really interesting."

He Jieyu responded with a smile. Although she appeared calm on the surface, there were waves of emotion inside.

She didn't remember knowing anyone who had any connection with Ma Cailin, let alone whose last name was He.

Seeing this, Ma Cailin continued, "Yes, he is a very outstanding young talent, and he is quite famous in the investment community. I met him at an investment conference. He is from Haojiang, and sister Jieyu is also from Haojiang, right?"

He Jieyu did not respond immediately because she had a vague idea who the young talent Ma Cailin was talking about.

"You are talking about Hanwen, right?"

Mrs. Ho answered the question for her daughter and implicitly acknowledged that they were from the Ho family in Macao.

After getting confirmation from Mrs. He, Ma Cailin's eyes showed a little more respect and intimacy. When she looked at He Jieyu, her eyes not only showed appreciation for outstanding talents, but also recognition and respect for the family background.

"So she is the daughter of the Ho family in Macao. I am so disrespectful."

Ma Cailin expressed her respect again, and her words also revealed her familiarity and understanding of the He family's background.

He Jieyu responded with a smile, without trying to hide or show off her identity too much.

"Ms. Ma Cailin, you are too polite. I am just an ordinary person."

He Jieyu said modestly.

Hearing this, Ma Cailin was even more convinced of He Jieyu's excellence. The conversation between the two became more relaxed and pleasant, as if they had become long-lost friends.

In the following time, they continued to discuss their own topics, from business trends to personal interests, they talked about everything. People who didn't know them would think they were good sisters for many years. Who would have guessed that they met for the first time today? (End of this chapter)