ther woman would have likely fallen for such a gazillionaire’s intense stare.But Sheng Fei nodded: "Yes, we’re dating."In this moment, Zhang Mingquan felt his blood boil. He wanted to smash something!...Chapter 129: The Illusory Spirit Fashion Grand Ceremony!

When Wang Zheng finished eating and entered the room, he had just done a few sets of push-ups to stretch his muscles when someone knocked on the door.

"Wang Zheng, could you open the door It's Sheng Fei."

"Ah, why is such a beautiful lady visiting me in the middle of the night" Wang Zheng was surprised by Sheng Fei's unexpected visit. He opened the door and invited her inside.

Sheng Fei seemed to have just finished showering; she was dressed in a robe with wet hair, revealing smooth calves that were quite alluring in this setting.

Normally, Sheng Fei was very beautiful, and she had an excellent figure. Outfitted like this for the home, such attire would undoubtedly charm any stay-at-home male admirers to no end. Wang Zheng glanced at her a few times before quickly turning his head away; it was indeed quite exciting on this autumn night.

However, Sheng Fei seemed oblivious to how provocative she looked and, since returning from her hometown, had already considered Wang Zheng as one of her closest friends.

The son of a comrade-in-arms of her late father—no relationship description was closer than this to connect Sheng Fei and Wang Zheng.

"So, you're dressing like that in the middle of the night to come see me Do you have ulterior motives" Wang Zheng forced himself to suppress his thoughts, but then he looked up and down at her provocatively again, making him feel even more restless.

"Get lost," Sheng Fei chuckled lightly before saying seriously: "Wang Zheng, didn't you say that if I had the time, you'd take me to see that battlefield Now, I have a ten-day holiday; it should be enough."

"Alright. There's a press conference tomorrow, so I'll need to attend it. We can leave the day after," Wang Zheng understood that Sheng Fei knew about his relationship with Old Sheng and would eventually want to visit the place.

"Where is that place" Sheng Fei asked.

"Yun Dian, near the China-Myanmar border," Wang Zheng replied with a smile. "I should also be delivering an antidote to someone soon; I can take you there on my way."

At that time, Cheng Yuling wanted to assassinate Wang Zheng but was caught by the latter instead. Wang Zheng even inflicted upon him the 'Hundred-Day Corpse Poisoning' and if it wasn't resolved within a hundred days, Cheng Yuling would immediately die. With this deadline fast approaching, Cheng Yuling would definitely come knocking for an antidote regardless of whether he sought him out or not. In any case, Wang Zheng wanted to use this opportunity to see how Cheng Yuling, the former Wolf Fang member, was faring with his task. Three hundred capable subordinates were no easy feat to obtain.

"Alright then, I'll pack my things. Should we drive there or take a plane" Sheng Fei asked. "Driving is too far, let's just fly instead. I will book the tickets when I get back."

"No, we're taking the high-speed train," Wang Zheng said as he touched his nose. "I really don't like flying; it's not a good feeling to know that your life isn't in your own hands."

...

The next day, the grand inaugural event of the Illusory Spirit Crystal debuted.

This time, the event was planned and executed by萬博宣偉 (Wanbo Xuanwei), with two-thirds of the contracted artists from Song Media Group in attendance. Among them were international superstars like Cai Bingchun; well-known youth idols and film stars wore sparkling Illusory Spirit Diamonds around their necks and wrists, capturing the attention of the photographers gathered nearby.

This event shook China's entertainment industry to its core. Not only did it require substantial fees to have these celebrities attend, but for so many famous personalities to endorse the Illusory Spirit Crystal was a testament to its powerful backing.

Of course, in the eyes of ordinary people, the high-profile appearance of the Illusory Spirit Crystal無疑深深地吸引了他們的眼球無疑深深吸引了不少目光。也不知道幻靈公司背後花了多少錢，首都娛樂頻道破天荒地直播了整個風尚大典，全國觀眾都看到了幻靈晶鑽的璀璨光芒。

Su Tianran turned off the TV and shredded a card invitation that read "Illusory Spirit — Fashion Gala." This particular invitation was specially delivered to Young Master Su by Wang Zheng, who had clearly been plotting something sinister. If Su Tianran were really as rash as he appeared and attended this event, it would be an embarrassment for himself.

"Let you have your moment in the spotlight in the capital; I'll see how far you can go," Su Tianran muttered to himself with a faint smile after a brief silence. "It's been ages since there was such a worthy opponent. To just crush him outright would make me seem rather unsportsmanlike."

As the CEO of Blue Ocean and Manager of Illusory Spirit Crystal, Zhang Mingqi made an appearance that set off fireworks in the room. Her looks and bearing didn't lag behind any so-called big stars; today she was wearing a traditional white qipao which accentuated her extremely sexy figure. Wearing such high-end clothing for Chinese women also meant she had to wear black-framed glasses to make her eyes seem even more captivating, combining Eastern and Western beauty in an incredibly unique way that attracted all the photographers' attention.

Seeing the flashing cameras, Zhang Mingqi felt a myriad of emotions well up inside her.

In her past, she was a favored child with her father's support, turning Blue Ocean Group's market value into four times its original. But she knew her true capabilities and thought that the stage at Blue Ocean was still too small for her; her father had already laid down a foundation and all she needed to do was build on it. Zhang Mingqi still yearned for a broader platform where she could showcase her talent.

However, with the stage now set, Wang Zheng brought Zhang Mingqi a broader sky and allowed her to make a life-changing choice. For that smile long buried in memory and for revenge against the superfamily of Huaxia that has stood the test of time, Zhang Mingqi joined forces with Wang Zheng.

Zhang Mingqi gave a brief speech before the gala officially began. The woman who had meticulously planned the early promotion of Phantom Crystal Jewels rubbed her slightly sore eyes and quietly retreated to the backstage.

Sitting on the chair, Zhang Mingqi drank several large gulps of water and closed her eyes. She only slept for five hours over the past two days, fearing any minor mishaps in detail. She kept busy with the planning company at the venue. When she was occupied, she didn't feel tired, but once she had a moment to rest, an overwhelming fatigue washed over her.

"If you're tired, take good rest."

Just as Zhang Mingqi felt drowsy, she sensed warm hands on her forehead, gently massaging it. Wang Zheng, seeing Zhang Mingqi's exhausted appearance and troubled eyes, suddenly felt a pang of sympathy. This woman should have lived an exquisite, simple life without the heavy burden of hatred deep in her heart. Even if she were busy and worried for work, it would be far less stressful than harboring such resentment. Suddenly, Wang Zheng realized he owed this woman much, too much.

The warmth from Wang Zheng's hands seemed to seep into Zhang Mingqi's soul through her forehead, bringing an unprecedented sense of peace. Maybe she was truly exhausted; Zhang Mingqi didn't speak and quietly fell asleep. Wang Zheng took off his coat and gently covered Zhang Mingqi with it before leaving with a faint sigh.

At this moment, the supposedly sleeping Zhang Mingqi opened her eyes slightly, gazing at the retreating figure in the mirror and letting out a sigh only she could hear.

In a corner, Wang Zheng watched the Fashion Awards ceremony. Indeed, Zhang Mingqi was an extremely intelligent woman. Each series of Phantom products was paired with artists who had a similar temperament, seamlessly interwoven into their performances, neither jarring nor lacking in effect. Simultaneously broadcasting the Fashion Awards, viewers were already calling Phantom’s customer service to ask which model and store certain celebrities wore.

After the broadcast, Phantom Crystal Jewels' specialty stores were flooded with people; however, Su Family-owned brands like Suzhou Romance had quietly seen a significant drop in sales. Sales counters near Phantom stores saw particularly dismal performance. Of course, this is another story for later.

...

Narilan Restaurant

This was the place where Wang Zheng beat Zhang Mingquan last time and also famous throughout the capital city for its steaks. Today, with Phantom Crystal Jewels' Fashion Awards ceremony successfully concluded, neither Wang Zheng nor Zhang Mingqi attended the celebratory gala, opting instead to quietly spend time together at this restaurant.

"To your success, cheers." Wang Zheng raised his glass intending to clink it with Zhang Mingqi's, only for her to evade him unexpectedly.

"We should make a toast, but there must be a reason for it," Zhang Mingqi gently swirled the red wine in her glass and said with a smile.

Wang Zheng was somewhat taken aback: "Didn't I just say that this is to celebrate your success"

Zhang Mingqi shook her head, however: "That's not what I want."

"To our seemingly unattainable goal—today we have finally taken a tiny step forward. Thank you," Wang Zheng raised his glass with a serious expression on his face.

"Thank me What will you thank me with" Zhang Mingqi's smile had a bitter and somewhat helpless quality to it, perhaps even carrying an element of teasing.

Wang Zheng couldn't quite put his finger on what was different about Zhang Mingqi tonight compared to usual.

"I know that because of my selfishness, I almost ruined your entire life," Wang Zheng said with a solemn expression.

To Wang Zheng's surprise, Zhang Mingqi smiled and replied: "Actually, even if you didn't tell me, I would have eventually found out. Some matters are entangled in deep blood feuds that compel one to find the truth; I truly don't blame you."

"Now, as two insignificant individuals working together against the formidable Su family, it might seem foolhardy and self-deceptive to others, but only we know how hard our lives would be if we didn’t strive towards this goal or work for its achievement."

Here, Zhang Mingqi raised her glass and clinked it with Wang Zheng's: "That’s why, Wang Zheng, I want to thank you, because you helped me find myself."

Zhang Mingqi then downed the red wine in one go.

Wang Zheng also finished his drink, looking directly into Zhang Mingqi’s captivating eyes and saying: "I understand your pain. What I'm going through now is something I experienced before too; no matter what, it's me who should be thanking you."

Zhang Mingqi smiled slightly, her smile bearing a complex array of emotions: “Wang Zheng, although our first meeting wasn't very pleasant, I still feel extremely fortunate to have met you.”ntually turned his sights towards his own sister.In Zhang Bowen's eyes, what could be more thrilling than an incestuous relationshipThe two siblings were indeed blood-related; they even shared the sam...