Along the way, Shi Nian saw many of the secrets of those so-called business geniuses.

Some of them had a beast's heart under their clothes, some of them endured the financial pressure of the company and joked with their competitors, some of them did everything in their power to get what they wanted, and some of them even had a lawsuit on their hands. Shi Nian's heart skipped a beat when she saw this. She subconsciously lowered her head to look at the floor and relaxed.

Chi Beichuan held her small hand tightly, as if he sensed her uneasiness.

Only then did Shi Nian remember that many people knew about her marriage to Chi Beichuan.

It was a one-year marriage. Was Chi Beichuan not worried that the media would question him after the contract ended?

Shi Nian couldn't help but glance at Chi Beichuan. The man was talking to real estate tycoon Smith in perfect English.

He noticed Shi Nian's gaze and pinched her soft fingers. Suddenly, he tilted his head and winked at her. With a warmth that had always been unique to her, he smoothly switched back to Chinese. "If you want to see me, then look at me openly. I'm your husband, and Nian can do whatever she wants to me."

The woman's face was flushed, and she took his fingers in her own and squeezed them back.

She could do anything... Those words were too irresponsible. Could it be that she could push him down?

Shi Nian shook her head. What kind of ridiculous thoughts were these?

Smith actually spoke in Mandarin as well. It was a bit awkward, but he could understand, "Your wife is very beautiful. You two love each other very much."

"Thank you. My wife is a little shy." Chi Beichuan answered smoothly.

After the two of them finished talking, Shi Nian pulled him to a corner where there were fewer people and gently reminded him, "Can you restrain yourself?"

During this period of contact, Shi Nian's impression of Chi Beichuan had changed 180 degrees. He openly announced that Shi Nian was his wife, as if it was difficult for the dignified president of Imperial Group to find a wife.

"What did you say?" Chi Beichuan frowned slightly, indicating that he did not hear it clearly.

Shi Nian grabbed his sleeve, stood on her tiptoes, and whispered in his ear again, "Can you restrain yourself a little?"

"Restrain what?" Chi Beichuan raised his eyebrows and looked at her. An unfathomable smile flashed across his dark eyes.

Shi Nian frowned. She pulled his sleeve and stood on tiptoe again. In her heart, she wondered why he was so tall.

"It's just that we are husband and wife, so we have to restrain ourselves."

"Are you saying that we can't let others know?"

Chi Beichuan suddenly turned his head. The two of them were so close to each other that the moment he turned his head, his thin lips brushed the tip of her nose.

Shi Nian steadied herself on the ground and blinked twice. The soft touch of her nose seemed to be still there. She quickly turned around and stood side by side with Chi Beichuan, suppressing a lively heart as she casually said, "Nothing. Let's continue."

"Okay." Chi Beichuan's black eyes stared at the woman's red earlobes and raised his eyebrows. Why was his Nian so cute?

Shi Nian quietly pressed her hand to her heart. Her heart was beating wildly. She put down her hand and carefully took a deep breath. Her small hand, which was holding Chi Beichuan's, was now clasped between her fingers.

She was in no mood to pay attention to him. She allowed Chi Beichuan to pull her through the crowd.

Sheng Zeyu looked at the figure in the banquet hall that was more excited than usual. He tilted his head and nudged his friend with his elbow. With a smile on his face, he said, "Look, our Director Chi is really blooming."

"I thought he would marry the daughter of the Xie family. Why did Miss Shi suddenly appear?"

"Fate has always been like this! Brothers, you guys have to work hard too." Sheng Zeyu looked towards the back of the stage. He seemed to have seen Xie Jinzhi, but he did not know if his eyes were playing tricks on him.

If that was true, then there would be a good show to watch next.

The banquet officially began. Chi Beichuan pulled Shi Nian backstage. According to normal procedures, the head of the Imperial Group, Director Chi, would definitely go on stage to speak.

The hall's spotlights were focused on the stage. Before Chi Beichuan and Shi Nian could reach the backstage area, Chi Wansheng was already standing under them.

Everything happened so suddenly.

Shi Nian's ears were buzzing, but the words of the person on the stage still entered her brain.

Chi Wansheng was Chi Beichuan's father, a former director of the Imperial Group. He still held a noble position in the Imperial Group.

"Hello, everyone. I am Chi Wansheng. At the special moment of the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the Imperial Group, I want to announce an important thing. It is a happy occasion for our Imperial Group."

At this moment, many people's eyes were focused on the stage, and some of them were focused on Shi Nian and Chi Beichuan.

At that moment, the spotlight split into two. Xie Jinji walked up to the stage step by step from under the light. With exquisite makeup and a noble gown, he calmly nodded to the audience to greet them.

"Miss Xie, Xie Jinzhi, is the daughter of the chairman of Xie's Group. My son Beichuan and Jinzhi grew up together and have deep feelings for each other. Today, Chairman Xie and I were there and we decided to take the opportunity to settle the marriage of the two children. So this anniversary celebration is also an engagement banquet for Beichuan and Jinzhi."

Shi Nian heard it clearly. As a proper wife, she had come to attend her husband's engagement banquet.

"I won't marry Xie Jinjiao."

Chi Beichuan quickly walked up the stage and happened to be standing next to Xie Jinjiao. The two of them were a perfect match, looking very much like a noble princess and prince.

A marriage of equal status was what the big families wanted. Shi Nian couldn't help but think about her current situation. Shi's was still in the midst of a crisis, and they desperately needed connections and resources. Without a strong background, they were only famous in the small market in the business world.

Chi Beichuan did not use the microphone. Shi Nian did not know what he said, but it seemed like he was rejecting her.

The people in the banquet hall began to discuss, and all kinds of discussions entered Shi Nian's ears.

"Isn't Director Chi married? Why is he suddenly getting engaged?"

"Xie's Group has been expanding its domestic and international market in the past few years. Its strength is not to be underestimated. Xie's only daughter is Xie Jinpian. Even if I'm a fool, I would still choose Xie Jinpian!"

The person who asked the question immediately laughed, "That's true. Who would put a big piece of fat meat aside and not eat a bone without any meat? Maybe the bone is still dry."

"Chi Beichuan is young and aggressive now. It's not impossible for him to find a little girl or two to play with before marriage. Not to mention a second marriage, even six marriages and seven marriages are pursued by women."

"You heard that the Shi's is just an unknown small company. How could the young master of the Chi's really marry her?"

"What a joke. He accidentally scammed the official announcement of the main family."

Many of the people who had greeted Chi Beichuan looked at her. They were probably looking forward to what would happen next.

Shi Nian felt as if she was wearing the new clothes of an emperor and was being seen through by the eyes that drifted over. Her head felt heavy and her feet felt light.