I transmigrated into the villain's white moonlight, but the protagonist is my brother.

Early in the morning, the entire Future Group was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

Major projects always attract a lot of attention. When Cui Nan officially announced the completion of the project, a series of official media outlets had already prepared their reports and released them at the same time.

The announcement of the successful development of a domestically produced super chip, a major technological event, directly overshadowed numerous entertainment news items and topped the trending searches.

The advent of super chips means that they are no longer subject to others and have officially achieved technological independence.

......

The company gave them a half-day off, and Zou Yating was just about to leave when she overheard several colleagues talking about a "party" and a "victory celebration".

A slightly younger man was looking at something on his phone. "This is amazing! Sales of our equipment have skyrocketed, and the mall's servers have crashed."

“More than that,” the other person said with a smile, holding a coffee cup in his hand. “Take another look at the company's stock.”

The man immediately went to look, and then exclaimed, "Holy crap, my year-end bonus is in the bag! I'm going to buy a new car!"

Zou Yating went over and asked a couple of questions, only to find out that the company had given half a day off today because a celebration banquet was being held in the afternoon.

The person on the other end said, somewhat surprised, "You didn't know? Didn't anyone else notify you?"

Upon hearing this, Zou Yating smiled and said, "Maybe I just didn't notice."

"Okay, are you going or not? If not, you can rest. It's not mandatory."

The company is quite humane in this regard; team building activities and dinners are never mandatory.

"Of course I'll go."

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the weather was fine and the sun was shining brightly.

The northern part of the city is damp and rainy all year round, so it's rare to have such a clear, cloudless day like today, with a gentle breeze. The banquet hotel is a star-rated hotel located on the Second Ring Road, neither too far nor too close to the company.

Zou Yating changed into a pink dress and gracefully arrived in high heels, with Feng Jing by her side. "Are you sure President Shen is coming? He hasn't shown up in a long time. Could he have gone abroad?"

The person next to me was touching up her makeup. "No, the company's stock price soared today, he'll definitely come. I have to see him today and get to the bottom of this."

Even if she's rejected, she wants to be rejected clearly and face-to-face. She's the type who won't give up until she sees the Yellow River, and won't shed a tear until she sees the coffin.

Previously, everyone said that President Shen was cold and ruthless, but last time they clearly had a pleasant conversation, so Zou Yating didn't believe that Shen Yan had no feelings for her at all.

Hearing this, Feng Jing was at a loss for words, "Is it appropriate for you to bring me to your company's dinner party?"

“It’s okay, you can bring your family.” Zou Yating had attended many gatherings with her father since she was a child, but she had never been as nervous as she was today. She took a deep breath and said, “Let’s go in.”

In the banquet hall.

On this occasion, the researchers at the base are undoubtedly the main focus.

They are usually very low-key, and aside from the base, they only eat at the canteen at most. As a result, many company employees are seeing them for the first time today.

Cui Nan, who is usually decisive and efficient, wore a beige skirt today, which was rare. Although she still looked professional, it was at least a bit softer.

With Huang Yuan stepping down and the project now completed, Cui Nan naturally became the new director, a double blessing indeed. Her cheeks were still beaming all day, and she greeted everyone with a smile.

Someone came over with a glass and said, "Director Cui, you are making a great contribution to the country's development. You are amazing! I'd like to toast you!"

Cui Nan was in a good mood today and tilted her head back to drink it all in one gulp.

The same scene happened to others. For example, Xie Yan was lost in thought as she looked at the people lining up to toast and chat with her.

Seeing this, Luo Dandan immediately stepped in to save the day, taking the wine from him and saying, "Why aren't you toasting me? I can hold my liquor!"

The man holding the wine glass wanted to strike up a conversation with Xie Yan, but he didn't know what to say at the moment, so he could only smile and agree, though his eyes kept glancing at Xie Yan.

She sat by the window, the bright sunlight shining through the glass as if gilding her profile with gold, even her eyelashes seemed to glow gold, making her look like a fairy.

Xie Yan wore a loose-fitting, hazy blue knitted cardigan, exuding a calm and aloof demeanor. Her striking appearance was accentuated by the simple colors of her outfit, making her stand out like a radiant pearl in the crowd.

Seeing that Luo Dandan was indeed going to drink one glass after another, she quickly stopped her, "Don't drink anymore, just refuse them directly."

To everyone's surprise, Luo Dandan clicked her tongue and said, "This cocktail has a low alcohol content and tastes pretty good. It's a bit like orange soda. Would you like to try it?"

"...Okay then, give me a drink."

As the two were talking, another person came up and handed Xie Yan a phone, saying, "Hello, could I add you on the phone? I'm the deputy manager of the marketing department, and I live nearby..."

Xie Yan was used to being hit on, and just as she was about to refuse, she saw the deputy manager get kicked in the butt. "You toad trying to eat swan meat? Get out of here!"

Zhou Panpan kicked him once, but she wasn't satisfied yet, so she kicked him again. "When you get promoted to manager, then you can start picking up girls again."

The deputy manager, seeing it was his hot-tempered old classmate, had no choice but to lower his voice and say, "Can't you give me some face in front of the pretty girls?"

"I'll leave you a fart, are you going to eat it or not?"

"..."

Before Zhou Panpan dragged the person away, she gave Xie Yan an OK sign, telling Xie Yan to eat in peace, which almost made Xie Yan burst out laughing.

Perhaps because people around witnessed Manager Zhou angrily kicking the deputy manager, the number of people trying to chat up Xie Yan decreased noticeably afterward, and things finally became a bit quieter.

Zou Yating sat in the corner for a long time, never expecting that today it was really just employees having a meal together, and Shen Yan didn't even show his face.

Her gaze swept around before finally settling on the person by the window. Feng Jing noticed her gaze and looked over as well, exclaiming, "What a stunning beauty! You were saying you wanted to ask her about things last time."

Yes, a while ago, Zou Yating went to the pet store with Xie Yan hoping to find out some information. Unexpectedly, she ran into Manager Zhou at the store. She was busy trying to impress Manager Zhou, and when she came to her senses, she found that Xie Yan had already left. She didn't get to ask anything.

Xie Yan happened to be alone at the moment, so Zou Yating simply took her wine glass and sat down next to her. "Do you remember me?"

Xie Yan was peeling crabs with gloves on when she looked up and saw a beautifully made-up face. "Miss Zou? What a coincidence."

With her thumb pressed against the crab's belly and her index finger gripping the edge of the shell, Xie Yan lifted the shell with a "click," revealing the crab roe trembling inside. Her eyes lit up.

Zou Yating was completely unaware that Xie Yan's attention was entirely focused on the crabs. She whispered, "I work here now too. Aren't you very familiar with President Shen? Do you know where President Shen has been lately? Why hasn't he come to the company?"

With a scrape along the shell with a silver spoon, the crab roe peeled off in clumps. The roe was dense and smooth, with a semi-transparent gelatinous substance mixed in the middle. It melted into a rich and fresh flavor with a touch of the tongue. Xie Yan took a bite of the crab roe and found the taste mellow and sweet. She felt so happy.

"Oh, he's in the hospital."

Upon hearing this, Zou Yating's expression changed. "What illness does he have? Is it serious? He hasn't been to the company for so long, is he very ill? Which hospital is he in?"

With a "snap," the crab claw on the other side snapped off. The snow-white claw meat was plump and firm. Like peeling a lychee, the translucent membrane was torn open. Xie Yan bit the crab leg joint, and the entire leg meat popped out with a "pop," its texture as tender as tofu.

Xie Yan ate quickly, heartily, and cleanly, which infuriated Zou Yating. "Can you stop eating? I'm asking you a question!"

What kind of person is this, not worried at all about their boss being sick and hospitalized, but leisurely eating crabs?

Her shout was a bit too loud, and some people around looked over. Zou Yating quickly lowered her voice, "I'm asking you, which hospital is President Shen in?"

"Why should I tell you."

The person opposite her had just finished eating a whole crab. She took off her disposable gloves and glanced at her phone. The red dot was still flashing somewhere on the map. Xie Yan squinted her eyes with satisfaction.

Just then, Luo Dandan returned from getting the drinks. She plopped down next to Xie Yan and noticed that Xie Yan's cheeks were slightly flushed. "Seriously? You're drunk after just two cocktails?"

Xie Yan turned her phone screen face down and said, "I'm not drunk, I just get flushed easily. Let's have another drink."

She took the glass and sipped it. The citrus-flavored cocktail was refreshing and not too greasy. The sweet and sour fruity aroma balanced the saltiness of the crab roe, making it a great combination.

Feeling embarrassed, Zou Yating angrily left the table.

Luo Dandan asked, puzzled, "Who is she? Do you know her?"

Xie Yan shook her head, "Not familiar with them."

At 7:30 in the evening, the summer heat had not yet dissipated, and the sunlight was still bright, only its glaring edge had faded.

Xie Yan ate eight crabs by herself, her face flushed. When the party ended, Luo Dandan pulled her aside and nagged, "You ate so many crabs and drank so much wine, be careful of getting a stomachache. Go back and drink some ginger soup."

"I know~"

Taking advantage of the chaos, some people tried to add Xie Yan on WeChat, but Luo Dandan politely declined, saying that Xie Yan's phone was out of battery and turned off.

However, she wasn't lying; Xie Yan's phone had indeed been switched off for a while.

They were surrounded as they came out, chatting and laughing. Some even suggested going to the next round to sing a song, play cards, or continue having fun.

A cool breeze blew by, and the man who was speaking glanced over casually as if he had seen something and suddenly fell silent, as if he had been stunned.

Everyone followed the gaze and was stunned, thinking they had seen wrong.

The old locust tree outside the hotel is lush and leafy, casting a dappled, fragmented shadow on the ground.

A person sat under the tree. The young man was in a wheelchair and looked up at the tree. He was wearing a dark blue casual sweatshirt with the collar slightly open, revealing a section of his collarbone.

His black hair was slightly disheveled by the breeze, which only made him look more handsome.

"Is that...President Shen?"

It's unclear who spoke first, since no one had ever seen the high and mighty President Shen in a wheelchair before, and no one could believe their eyes.

"My God, why is President Shen in a wheelchair?"

As if sensing the slight commotion, Shen Yan looked over.

Zou Yating had given up hope, but to her surprise, she saw Shen Yan as soon as she stepped out of the hotel. Her joy turned to shock when she saw him sitting in a wheelchair. Had his condition worsened?

The young man not far away seemed unconcerned about the crowd's discussion. He smiled under the tree, his messy hair partially obscuring his eyes, and his dark eyes were filled with a gentle smile.

Secretary Xiao He pushed the wheelchair over. Xie Yan was a little tipsy from drinking, and only when she saw Shen Yan in front of her did she realize that she wasn't wearing her glasses today. She was afraid that Shen Yan wouldn't recognize her, so she quickly looked down and rummaged through her bag for her glasses.

The wheelchair came to a steady stop in front of Xie Yan, and all around was quiet.

Shen Yan extended his large, well-defined hand. "Xie Yan, I've come to take you home."