Ou Yunchen arrived at the door and saw Su Ruiyi, who had just rushed over.
Ou Yunchen: "Where is Mo Qingyun?"
Su Ruiyi glared at Ou Yunchen.
Su Ruiyi: "Do you only have eyes for her and not for me?"
Ou Yunchen: "Ruby said you picked her up. Didn't you come together?"
Su Ruiyi: "What does it matter to me if she comes or not!"
Su Ruiyi took off her fur coat and handed it to a waiter, then picked up a glass of champagne and cheerfully greeted the guests inside.
Who wouldn't recognize Miss Su? As long as she stood beside Xu Shuming and Mrs. Su, everyone would want to chat with her for a bit.
Ou Yunchen stood at the door looking out. He waited for a long time but didn't see Mo Qingyun. Just then, someone called Ou Yunchen inside.
But Ou Yunchen seemed a bit absent-minded. Did Su Ruiyi really not bring Mo Qingyun?
But Ruby had called Su Ruiyi to confirm. Honestly, with so many people around, even Ruby was nowhere to be found!
***
Su Ruiyi kept glancing towards Ou Yunchen's direction, always afraid that the mute girl would suddenly walk in. Ou Yunchen kept looking at Su Ruiyi with questioning eyes.
Until Ou Yunchen, unable to rest easy, came to Su Ruiyi's side.
Su Ruiyi: "You're here just in time. Let me introduce you. This is Zhao Qiao, the head of Yunniao Technology Company. It's currently the strongest VR special effects company in the country."
Ou Yunchen: "Hello, Ms. Zhao. Welcome."
Zhao Qiao: "Mr. Ou, thank you so much for the invitation. I came here by reputation today. I really had to meet you."
Su Ruiyi: "Zhao Qiao is my college classmate's elder sister. She took good care of me when I was abroad. Ever since she learned about AtL, she's been eager to cooperate with you. By the way, you're still classmates now."
Ou Yunchen smiled politely. It seemed that the circle of classmates could be divided into two factions.
One faction was those who loved to gossip and were wishy-washy, and the other was like Ou Yunchen – clear about their goals, using opportunities when they arose, and not letting irrelevant gossip affect their judgment as entrepreneurs.
Ou Yunchen: "Is that so? Ms. Zhao, is there anything I can help you with?"
Zhao Qiao: "Mr. Ou, we introduced ourselves to each other on the first day of school. As you know, our company focuses on VR special effects and has done effects for many movies."
"But I have a dream to bring AI technology into life. Our team has planned an AI beauty project and has been seeking an investor."
Next, Zhao Qiao introduced many possible examples of integrating AI technology with beauty, as well as her visions for future profits. It was clear she had prepared thoroughly to persuade a satisfactory investor.
The reason Zhao Qiao was able to choose Ou Yunchen was thanks to Su Ruiyi's help.
Entering the circle of top socialites is difficult, but helping each other out is simple. Sometimes, a single word from someone like her can make those who need help take the first step.
And it must be said, Zhao Qiao's project was indeed very attractive. Perhaps this was the direction of future self-media.
Replacing human labor with AI. In the fiercely competitive live-streaming industry, if a non-human streamer could emerge, it would be both a novelty and a selling point!
Ou Yunchen: "An AI beauty project? It sounds very novel. I'm very interested. I've also been looking for good investment projects recently."
"How about this, let's add each other on WeChat and schedule a time with my secretary later to discuss in detail at the company."
Zhao Qiao: "Yes, yes, yes, Mr. Ou. I can guarantee you, this project doesn't exist in the country yet. We will definitely be the first."
Ou Yunchen: "It was a wise decision to find me. Besides investment, I also have an entertainment company."
"Whether it's for promotion or future quality control of beauty products, we have ready-made, mature companies. We should have a very pleasant cooperation."
Zhao Qiao and Ou Yunchen hit it off immediately. This idea was completely win-win!
But just as they were happily chatting, Su Ruiyi suddenly saw the mute girl!
She approached step by step. Su Ruiyi glared, biting her lip, unable to speak.
Ou Yunchen followed Su Ruiyi's gaze. Mo Qingyun had actually arrived long ago. She had just been hiding in a corner, watching the men and women at the banquet. She finally understood Su Ruiyi's warning.
—Mo Qingyun's Memory—
Curled up in the corner, Mo Qingyun sobbed, not knowing when she would stop crying.
Just as she thought she would be locked there until morning when someone came to work, the door suddenly opened again.
Those beautiful high heels reappeared before her eyes. Mo Qingyun looked up and met Su Ruiyi's gaze.
Su Ruiyi still couldn't bring herself to be a bad person. She hesitated for a long time in the car and finally told the driver to turn back.
Mo Qingyun slowly stood up. Her eyes were red from crying. Even the best dress couldn't withstand her squatting on the ground, and the wrinkles made her look even more disheveled.
Su Ruiyi glared at Mo Qingyun, picked up the package she had dropped on the ground, and walked away with a turn of her head.
Mo Qingyun also quickly followed. Su Ruiyi didn't say a word the entire way.
—Mo Qingyun's Memory Ends—
Ou Yunchen: "Did you come alone?"
Mo Qingyun looked at Su Ruiyi, then lowered her head.
As soon as Ou Yunchen took Mo Qingyun's hand, he felt her trembling slightly and her body felt cold, as if she had been outside for a long time.
Ou Yunchen: "Have you eaten?"
Mo Qingyun shook her head.
Su Ruiyi: "Mr. Zhang, hello."
Su Ruiyi immediately stepped forward to shake hands with the guest and then, seemingly inadvertently, led Mr. Zhang to Ou Yunchen.
Ou Yunchen: "Mr. Zhang, welcome."
Soon they were engaged in conversation, and the mute Mo Qingyun was pushed to the periphery by Su Ruiyi.
She stood aside, watching Su Ruiyi gracefully introduce distinguished guests to Ou Yunchen, occasionally whispering something in Ou Yunchen's ear, and sometimes even linking her arm with Ou Yunchen's.
Perhaps Ou Yunchen wanted to care for Mo Qingyun, but the guests tonight were too important, and he dared not neglect them.