Chapter Nine
an Luoxi's forehead again. It was burning hot; she had a fever, and it didn't seem mild at all. "Luoxi... Luoxi..." He called her softly with worry and tenderness.Although Yan Luoxi had a fever, she w...Chapter 9
Ni Xuanyi looked at Cong Lei, knowing that she was also innocent. However, her mood was too糟糕了，她隻是對著叢蕾笑笑，拿著睡衣去沖澡，之後上床睡覺。poor for her to express anything else, so she merely smiled at Cong Lei, took her pajamas and went to shower, then went to bed.
The next day, before Ni Xuanyi even got up, she heard loud commotions outside. When she opened the window, she saw that the entire university campus was bustling with excitement, as if the air itself had become lively and cheerful.
Of course, everything happening outside now didn't have much to do with Ni Xuanyi and her friends. The noise outside was just setting up an atmosphere for welcoming guests. The main event of the anniversary celebration began at 10 AM in a grand ceremony, which meant that all they had to do was go to the auditorium as spectators.
Seeing Ni Xuanyi get out of bed, Ji Yan and Cong Lei also got up. Ni Xuanyi greeted Cong Lei proactively; after all, what had happened could not be changed by complaints or anger.
Cong Lei was very sad and apologized to Ni Xuanyi and Ji Yan. She never thought they would suffer so much from having a spoiled princess as their roommate.
The three girls went to the cafeteria for breakfast, then visited their class. Many of their classmates already knew what had happened in Ni Xuanyi’s dormitory last night. Li Gegge's arrogance and bullying attitude made her unpopular among students who felt sorry for Ni Xuanyi as she was leaving.
At nine o'clock, the head teacher Meng Bo organized his class to go to the auditorium and find seats.
The anniversary celebration started with a speech from the school's representative. After that, they invited alumni who had achieved outstanding success in society back onto the stage for speeches. There were scientists and political officials among them. Ji Yan pointed at an L-surname deputy provincial governor speaking on stage and told Ni Xuanyi this was Li Gegge’s father.
No wonder they are so arrogant; it turns out their dad is a deputy provincial governor!
Ni Xuanyi gave a faint smile. Well, if she could go head-to-head with the provincial governor's wife, that would be respectable enough even in defeat.
After round of speeches and remarks were over, the g University president personally took to the stage and隆重而鄭重地推出本次校慶最具有分量的一位嘉賓，此人畢業於本校，他管理的王朝帝國這些年為教育事業和本校做出卓越的奉獻，飲水思源、品德高遠……introduced this most prestigious guest of today's university anniversary. He was an alumnus and had made outstanding contributions to the education industry and the school with his management of Dynasty Empire over these years, a man who never forgot his roots...
When the president finished his introduction, the entire grand hall erupted into commotion before he even mentioned this person's name. Applause thundered from below as soon as he started speaking. Ni Xuanyi looked around stupidly and saw Jì Yàn beside her getting excited too, her cheeks flushed red and eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Who is it that got you all worked up like this" Ni Xuanyi had lived in a small county town for so long that she didn't know what Dynasty Empire was or how powerful its commercial empire was. She couldn't understand why everyone would get so excited as if they were about to see a god.
The president finally said the name of this god-like person: "Now, please welcome Li Yi, CEO of Dynasty Empire!"
A clap of thunderous applause broke out in the grand hall once again!
Up walked a man in a black handmade suit and soft-soled calf leather shoes. He exuded an air of aristocratic dignity. The bright lights of the hall illuminated his face, causing his hair and face to emit some kind of golden glow. His eyes shone through the light, looking even more distant and clear than the lighting itself.
The atmosphere in the grand hall was once again sent into a frenzy with thunderous applause and exclamations of amazement ringing out simultaneously.
The president of a business dynasty that rivals the wealth of a kingdom, with a face even more handsome than that of a star, how exciting and thrilling it is!
Ni Xuanyi looked at this familiar face and was somewhat stunned. Was this person the man she had saved in the jungle a few days ago
The man's hair was messy, his clothes were crumpled like rags, and stubble had grown on his chin and cheeks, making him look rather disheveled. But that person had eyes identical to those of the one on stage!
Ni Xuanyi would always remember those eyes; they were just like this person's—sharp and piercing, as if able to pierce through hearts.
This man is actually the president of Dynasty Empire!
She knew when she was in the Golden Triangle that Li Yi wasn't an ordinary person. But she didn't expect him to be so prestigious and out of reach, worshiped by millions!
Just as Ni Xuanyi got lost in her thoughts, Ji Yan beside her exclaimed excitedly, "Quick, quick, look! The star president of Dynasty Empire is going to speak!"
Literally used to countless grand scenes on stage, Li Yi remained composed and calm amidst the applause. He wasn't much of a talker; he only gave a brief speech on stage, talking eloquently with grace and poise, sincerely expressing his gratitude and admiration for his alma mater.
Finally, he uttered words that thrilled and resonated most deeply with everyone present: "I trust in my alma mater's teaching capabilities and the abilities of its junior students. From now on, Dynasty Empire will accept two thousand graduates from this school annually!"
This remark was met with another round of thunderous applause.
It should be noted that the Dynasty Empire is one of the world's top fifty companies, offering high salaries and excellent benefits. Employees who join the company can live in hotel-style apartments provided by it and go on free vacations abroad every year. The complimentary lunch offered by the company rivals that of five-star hotels!
Ni Xuanyi sat there, watching Li Yi at the center of everyone’s attention and subconsciously twisting the platinum ring on her finger, a gift from him.
Would he still recognize her if she sought him out
Could he help her stay here if she asked for his assistance
Ni Xuanyi didn't want to leave this university that she loved; she really wanted to stay!
After Li Yi's speech, the cultural performance began. Ni Xuanyi pretended to go to the restroom and slipped out through a crowd of people. She intended to run backstage to find Li Yi but was blocked by too many people trying to do the same at this moment.
From afar, she could see that all school leaders were escorting guests to their VIP seats, including Li Yi. It seemed they planned on staying until the end of the program.
Ni Xuanyi couldn't let go of her last chance. She stood at a distance and stared at Li Yi when everyone else was focused on the stage performance. The more she watched him, the more handsome she found him; when he smiled slightly, his thin lips curled up in an angle that was higher on the left side, giving him an intriguing charm.ance. No matter what, he held his child with joy and smiled contentedly. While smiling, he suddenly felt warm in his hand, followed by dampness seeping through his shirt.The little girl was very close...