The feeling of unfamiliarity came from the fact that he had completely become someone unrelated to her. Without the forceful bond that resided in her consciousness, Lin Qiao and he were like two sides of a chasm, destined to go in different directions.
He was high and mighty, while she was mediocre and ordinary.
Out of the corner of his eye, Su Zhengxing noticed Lin Qiao’s silence and dejection. Even though he had mentally prepared himself before coming, his heart still skipped a beat when he saw her actually standing in front of him after their reunion.
All his past worries and anxieties seemed utterly ridiculous at that moment. Everything around him seemed to disappear; he could only hear one voice—his heart telling him he wanted to stand by her side, forever.
“We all know that since you joined Baitian, Mr. Su, you have opened up multiple tracks and entered multiple fields for Baitian in just one year, and achieved remarkable results in all of them. So, at the end of the interview, would you be willing to reveal your plans for the future?”
The host posed the ending question, but Su Zhengxing didn’t answer for a long time. He seemed lost in thought, his deep eyes fixed on the direction of the camera.
No one dared to disturb him; they all held their breath and followed his gaze.
Behind the director next to the camera, a young girl wearing a light blue dress with a white vest and a side braid stood by the wall, head bowed, lost in thought, unaware of the sudden silence.
“Next, I will be leaving Baitian.”
Su Zhengxing parted his thin lips slightly and spoke calmly.
His casual remark, coming out suddenly, was like a boulder thrown into water, creating ripples and causing an uproar in the studio.
What?! Su Zhengxing is leaving Baitian? When did this news come? It wasn’t in the script! So sudden? How come there wasn’t a whisper of it outside? Was this part rehearsed before? What’s going on?
Lin Qiao also looked up in surprise upon hearing this. She was very confused.
Wasn’t Su Zhengxing the one who valued Baitian the most?
Why would he suddenly want to leave?
The host, being a seasoned veteran, quickly recovered from the shock and smoothly replied, “Your achievements at Baitian this past year are undeniable. What are your reasons for making this decision? Would you mind sharing them?”
“Perhaps, it’s about wanting a different way of life.” He answered.
And so, amidst the astonished gazes of the audience, Su Zhengxing ended the interview and stood up.
Although they hadn’t managed to uncover the true reason for Su Zhengxing’s departure from Baitian, their being the first to break this big news would undoubtedly generate a lot of discussion. Not only would it boost the financial channel’s KPIs, but a single spark would also propel the entire station’s KPIs forward by leaps and bounds!
The deputy director was overjoyed and warmly greeted Su Zhengxing, inviting him to a pre-arranged hotel for dinner. To ensure Su Zhengxing wouldn’t refuse, he also asked Lin Qiao to accompany them. He claimed that it was just a working meal, but in reality, he wanted to take this opportunity to build a good relationship with Su Zhengxing so that it would be easier to secure sponsorships in the future.
However, unfortunately, the deputy director’s plan backfired. If he hadn’t mentioned Lin Qiao, Su Zhengxing might have considered it further, but the moment he did, he immediately refused. He knew that Lin Qiao disliked those kinds of occasions.
The deputy director, however, persisted, repeatedly signaling to Director Yao to find a solution.
Director Yao, also at a loss, finally spoke to Lin Qiao, asking her to say a few words to persuade Su Zhengxing to stay.
Lin Qiao was speechless. They, the two leaders, couldn’t handle Su Zhengxing’s refusal to go to the banquet, so she, an outsourced employee, was expected to solve it?
What difference was there between this and the Nine-Headed Insect sending Ba Bo to capture Tang Sanzang?
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Lucien On ABRWF Chapter 34.1