The second morning of the conference, everyone arrived a bit earlier than the day before.
The unseen boss behind SH, who hadn't appeared at all, was sure to show up today, as SH Research was scheduled to present on the new energy source SA-101.
Most importantly, according to the latest news.
SH alone could not handle such a massive project and would definitely seek partners.
Based on the current situation, Hua Heng had a higher probability, but until the very last step, who knew what variables might emerge?
As they contemplated, everyone maintained friendly expressions, but inwardly, they were clear – everyone present was a competitor.
Xia Qingtian clocked in at the company early in the morning before arriving at the conference venue with Mr. Gu.
After familiarizing herself with the surroundings yesterday, Xia Qingtian no longer led Mr. Gu to the public restroom entrance, but accurately guided him to the conference entrance.
This was considered progress.
The accompanying film crew also found their positions and set up their cameras.
Today was the last day of the conference and the last day of filming for "The Best Intern."
After the filming segment here concluded, they would return to Hui Shi Entertainment for a wrap-up shoot, and that would be it.
A week later, new guests would arrive to participate in a new round of filming.
However, the director on-site knew in his heart that this three-day shoot for the first episode would undoubtedly become the benchmark for the entire show.
He truly wondered where Gu Shi Entertainment had found such a photogenic female star.
The director's gaze couldn't stray from Xia Qingtian.
Today, Xia Qingtian was wearing a white suit jacket, cinched at the waist with a unique thin belt featuring a metal buckle and pearls, adding a youthful and eye-catching touch to the otherwise formal suit style.
Her inner wear was a loose-necked, plain chiffon dress. The Cartier Love series diamond necklace around her neck served as the perfect embellishment.
Her enviable thick hair, casually draped over one shoulder, perfectly revealed the other side's fair and slender neck. The two-tiered drop earrings on her ears further refined her facial lines, emphasizing her excellent jawline and compensating for the lingering childishness that came with her age.
The image of an elite urban beauty thus emerged through these subtle touches.
Her mistake of leading him to the wrong place yesterday also provided great content; she was truly an excellent artist!
The accompanying director nodded inwardly, then shifted his gaze to Mr. Gu, and quietly instructed the cameraman to capture more footage of Xia Qingtian and Mr. Gu together.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman, a powerful CEO and a charming lady.
Audiences loved to see this.
Through the lens, the cameraman saw Mr. Gu whispering something to Xia Qingtian. Xia Qingtian first seemed surprised, then pursed her lips with a hint of shyness, and subsequently leaned towards Mr. Gu, opening her mouth slightly. What they said was unknown, but the cameraman's face flushed with embarrassment.
Such a dreamlike and girlish scene, could they really witness it on-site without paying?
He understood the director's intention!
These two people! They were truly! So captivating to watch!
Meanwhile, Xia Qingtian, still worried, looked down and asked, "Is it gone?"
"It's gone," Mr. Gu replied, looking at Xia Qingtian's teeth. "What did you eat this morning?"
"Just the fried dough balls Aunt Liu just learned to make, sprinkled with sesame seeds on the outside. They were quite delicious," Xia Qingtian said with some distress.
She had rinsed her mouth before leaving home, but she hadn't expected sesame seeds to still be stuck to her teeth.
The thought of a sesame seed boldly clinging to her teeth all morning made Xia Qingtian want to find a hole to crawl into.
It was truly... embarrassing.
"That sounds delicious," Mr. Gu said with a shallow smile upon seeing Xia Qingtian's reaction. "Speaking of which, I've also made a kind of fried dough ball snack. Red bean paste mixed with cream, and a bit of mochi added as filling. It's then wrapped in dough and deep-fried until crispy, coated with sesame seeds, and dipped in honey or mayonnaise. They're all very tasty, and they go well with walnut soy milk or red date soy milk."
"R-really?" Xia Qingtian's mouth began to water just from listening.
"After all, they are a mixture of sugar and oil, the source of happiness for carbon-based lifeforms," Mr. Gu said, looking at Xia Qingtian. "Next time, I'll make them for you."
Xia Qingtian was about to haughtily refuse, but then she remembered how she had vehemently refused yesterday, only to admit how good it was later. She pouted and snorted, "We'll see."
Seeing that Xia Qingtian hadn't refused, the smile on Mr. Gu's lips deepened.
Soon, the chairman of Hua Heng and the young master of Hua Heng appeared at the entrance, and people went forward to converse and chat.
They seemed eager to pry the identity of the boss behind SH Research from the organizers.
Xia Qingtian and Mr. Gu remained in their spot, not joining the crowd.
The chairman of Hua Heng chatted and laughed with others, but the fatigue in his eyes was undeniable.
After all, having lost a son, it was difficult for anyone, even a cold-blooded monster, to remain calm.
Xia Qingtian observed the chairman of Hua Heng, then shifted her gaze away from him to the young master of Hua Heng.
Yesterday, the young master of Hua Heng had killed someone right in front of her. At the time, she had covered her mouth tightly with both hands to prevent herself from making any sound.
She had seen clearly then: the young master of Hua Heng's eyes were cold and cruel, which was terrifying.
Today, the young master of Hua Heng appeared refined and gentlemanly, like an experienced elite manager. He was still wearing a suit, but the golden, unique button was missing from his collar.
Perhaps... that button was only worn when there was a special need, or when meeting someone specific?
Xia Qingtian couldn't help but ponder this in her heart.
Noticing Xia Qingtian's assessing gaze, the young master of Hua Heng looked back.
After meeting the young master of Hua Heng's gaze, Xia Qingtian immediately retreated behind Mr. Gu.
It was dreadful... she hadn't prepared herself mentally yet, and she really didn't want to interact with such a murderer right now.
Seeing Xia Qingtian retreat behind Mr. Gu, the young master of Hua Heng merely assumed she was shy because he had accidentally witnessed their intimate moment in the bathroom, and didn't suspect anything further.
Mr. Gu, noticing Xia Qingtian's action, and recalling her shrinking behind Xia Honglang last night, couldn't help but smile.
A little bit... cute.
Throughout the morning, no unfamiliar faces had appeared, such as the boss behind SH Research. Some people couldn't wait any longer and directly asked the chairman of Hua Heng.
The chairman of Hua Heng simply smiled and told everyone to be patient: "SH Research's presentation will be shortly, and then everyone will be able to see them."
While saying nothing, everyone cursed the chairman of Hua Heng as an old fox, certain he intended to monopolize the resources.
On the other side, Gu Yaoqing's expression was also quite grim. He hadn't spoken to anyone the entire time, hadn't asserted his identity, and hadn't even come to cause trouble for Mr. Gu.
After all, since their parting yesterday, the chairman of Hua Heng, who should have been dealt with, had reappeared at the venue perfectly fine.
However, the Hua Heng second and third young masters, who were supposed to be making a big move, had seemingly vanished into thin air.
Not only had they not contacted him to provide false testimony, but he couldn't even reach those two.
The thought that those two might have been killed by the chairman of Hua Heng made Gu Yaoqing's hands tremble slightly.