After breaking off the engagement, she became the CEO's favorite

The new plant of Nancheng Youqian Steel Factory was built on a secluded wasteland, downwind, not far from a world-class port with a huge throughput, which is convenient for the transportation of raw materials and finished products.

It is very far from downtown Nancheng, and takes about three hours to drive there, not counting traffic jams.

But the press conference happened to be held on a weekday.

After nearly five hours of bumpy ride, the two finally arrived safely at this technologically upgraded and fully modernized steel plant.

When she first got in the car, Lu Ranran straightened her body, clenched her hands into fists, and pressed them tightly against her thighs.

To be honest, she was nervous.

Although this is not the first time she has appeared as the "President's Wife", things are different now. She can no longer regard "appearing" as just a job to be completed.

Ever since the window paper was broken at Hongshan, Lu Ranran began to feel an invisible pressure and uneasiness.

She hadn't known what it was before, but as she sat on the way to the launch party, she understood.

This is a kind of pressure called "responsibility".

Because of Shen Xiling, she didn't want to embarrass him or the Shen family.

Because of the importance and cherishment, people become timid.

After getting in the car, Shen Xiling looked at her motionless and extremely tense, and there was a delay in her response when he spoke to her.

I had guessed about 70% of the reason why she became like this.

Shen Xiling reached out and held her clenched fist. His slender fingers reached into her palm, passed through the gaps between her fingers, and interlocked theirs.

"Are you nervous?"

Lu Ranran shook Shen Xiling's hand back and did not answer directly, but asked:

"What if I embarrass you?"

She was really worried about this. Whenever she thought of herself as "Mrs. Shen", her limbs became as stiff as a puppet, and she eagerly hoped that there would be a puppeteer who could control her.

That way, maybe you won't make mistakes.

Shen Xiling looked at her eyes that were filled with worry, and knew that no matter how he comforted her, the pressure would always be there.

So he said:

"You don't have to go." If that doesn't relieve the pressure, then leave her a way out.

"Qian Ying knows you've been busy lately, and this time I invited you just to relax you." Shen Xiling held Lu Ranran's hand tightly again, "She said that the scenery nearby... well, it's unique."

Lu Ranran was amused by this strange adjective.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that this is something Qian Ying can say. After all, who would have thought of giving the Shen family a big cow at the Shen family banquet?

Thinking of this, Lu Ranran's nervous mood calmed down a lot.

"Then it seems that we should not let Miss Qian down." She responded with a smile.

Shen Xiling could feel her relaxation, but he did not relax with Lu Ranran.

"Don't force yourself. If you want to see Qian Ying, we can change the time—"

"It's okay," Lu Ranran shook his head and looked at Shen Xiling firmly, "You don't have to worry about me, I'm fine."

"Really?"

"Of course," she winked playfully, "Anyway, it's you, Mr. Shen, who's embarrassed. Who made Mr. Shen unable to judge people?"

Shen Xiling was stunned for a moment, then laughed softly.

He turned sideways and extended his other hand to the tip of Lu Ranran's nose, pretending to scratch it gently again.

As a result, Lu Ranran stepped back alertly and warned sternly:

"Stop rubbing my foundation!"

Shen Xiling's hand just stayed in the air somewhat awkwardly.

Lu Ranran came back to her senses and saw Shen Xiling's murky eyes and the hand hanging in the air, then she realized what had just happened.

In order to prepare for this press conference, she asked Shen Xiling to make an appointment with the stylist who attended the last Shen’s annual meeting. She sacrificed the stylist and her own sleep early in the morning to equip herself into her current look.

It now seems that the enemy has become nervous about our own people before even seeing us.

She smiled bitterly, and her brain started to work quickly for a few seconds. Then, she turned her head and showed Shen Xiling the exquisite yet lively short ponytail on the back of her head.

"Or, you can pull this..."

"......real?"

Lu Ranran swallowed and nodded, but couldn't help but remind her, "Um, be gentle, I don't know how to tie--"

Before he could finish his words, he heard a light laugh coming from behind him.

Lu Ranran turned her head angrily and said:

"why are you laughing?"

Shen Xiling tried hard to stop smiling, but the smile on his lips revealed his mood at the moment.

He scratched Lu Ranran's palm and said softly:

"No, I think you're cute."

Lu Ranran was a little speechless, but fortunately the worries in her heart gradually disappeared with the laughter back and forth.

She closed her eyes in a huff and said:

"I need to rest. I got up too early and I'm so sleepy."

"Not nervous anymore?"

"Humph," Lu Ranran snorted unhappily, "You're the CEO! If you're not afraid, why should I be afraid?"

"Since I choose to stand by you, there is no way I can be afraid..."

Shen Xiling's heart moved, "Ran Ran..."

He was about to say something when he heard the sound of even breathing.

Lu Ranran really fell asleep.

He stared at the peaceful sleeping face for a long while.

The bright sunshine fell on her face, her crow-feather-like eyelashes cast long shadows, and the particles of powder sparkled in the sun, as if the whole person was glowing.

Shen Xiling pursed her lips and forced herself to look away.

He was afraid to continue watching like this...

After a long traffic jam and a deserted road, the two finally arrived at the Youqian Steel Factory in Nancheng.

Before getting off the car, Lu Ranran shook her head and took out a mirror from her bag in a panic.

Well, very good, the makeup hasn't been ruined.

Shen Xiling handed over a bottle of water with a straw stuck in the bottle.

"Drink some water first."

Lu Ranran took the water bottle, took a few sips carefully while looking at her lipstick, and suddenly seemed to remember something. The next second, she swooped in front of Shen Xiling.

"Can you help me check if my makeup is stained?"

Those gem-like shining eyes appeared before his eyes. Shen Xiling couldn't help but be stunned. Then he turned his eyes away awkwardly and coughed a few times.

"...I can't quite tell."

Lu Ranran returned to her original position with a bit of disappointment.

I’ll go check with Qian Ying later...wait!

Lu Ranran looked at the water bottle in her hand, and the lipstick left a faint red color on the straw.

Couldn't he see it? How did he know to use a straw to make her lipstick fade less?

But at this time, Shen Xiling had already pulled the door handle and was ready to get out of the car.