Volume One, Chapter 11: The Press Conference
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Tianlong International Hotel.
The banquet hall remained a sea of voices and dazzling lights, filled with the fragrance of perfume, the shimmer of elegant attire, and an atmosphere of extraordinary excitement.
Celebrities and distinguished figures from every walk of life had gathered beneath one roof, whispering among themselves as an air of luxury and anticipation permeated the room.
The Li Group’s product launch was, without a doubt, the most eagerly awaited event in the city that evening.
Everyone had been waiting expectantly for the chance to witness the legendary Beauty-Preserving Pill with their own eyes.
At the same time, they were hoping that the Li family might reveal something about the secrets behind the pill—such as the identity of its creator.
Rumor had it that the mysterious inventor of the formula would make an appearance at the Li family’s launch that evening.
Many business elites had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Suddenly, rousing music filled the hall.
The guests, who had been chatting among themselves, stopped what they were doing and turned toward the stage.
The master of ceremonies’ voice finally rang out, though he himself remained unseen.
“Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, dear friends and family.”
“The Li Group’s Beauty-Preserving Pill launch ceremony officially begins now!”
“Next, please welcome the chairman of the Li Group, Mr. Li Dingguo, to the stage!”
“Let us give him a round of applause!”
The moment his words fell, thunderous applause erupted throughout the banquet hall.
Given the Li family’s status, there was no shortage of people eager to curry favor with them.
No one would dare fail to show their support.
The music changed once more.
Amid the focused attention of the crowd, Li Dingguo, chairman of the Li Group, strode steadily onto the stage.
He wore an impeccably tailored dark suit. His posture was upright, his expression dignified, and a trace of excitement shone in his eyes.
Standing at center stage, he cleared his throat softly. The banquet hall fell silent at once, so quiet that a pin could have been heard dropping.
“Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,”
Li Dingguo’s deep, powerful voice echoed throughout the hall through the sound system.
He swept his gaze across the audience, unable to conceal the pride in his tone.
Nor, for that matter, his delight.
“Welcome to the Li Group’s Beauty-Preserving Pill launch ceremony.”
“Tonight marks a truly historic moment.”
“Our Li Group will unveil a miraculous product capable of revolutionizing the fields of beauty and rejuvenation—the mysterious Beauty-Preserving Pill.”
Another wave of enthusiastic applause rose from the audience.
Curiosity and anticipation filled the guests’ eyes.
Li Dingguo smiled and raised a hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down.
When the applause had subsided somewhat, he continued, “The birth of the Beauty-Preserving Pill was no accident. It embodies the painstaking efforts of countless researchers, as well as the wisdom and talent of one extraordinary individual…”
“That extraordinary individual is the founder of the Beauty-Preserving Pill—a figure widely regarded as a genius in the fields of medicine and pharmacology…”
A stir swept through the audience.
Was the founder of the Beauty-Preserving Pill finally about to appear?
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The guests began whispering among themselves, trying to guess the identity of the mysterious founder.
Many of the business elites looked around eagerly, hoping to catch their first glimpse of the enigmatic figure.
The entire banquet hall was alive with excitement.
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At one side of the banquet hall, Li Qingcheng stood in a resplendent white evening gown, as beautiful as a celestial maiden descended to earth.
Her luminous eyes naturally held a glow of excitement and joy.
Yet what showed more strongly was her composure and restraint.
After all, she was the daughter of a wealthy family, accustomed to grand occasions.
No matter how thrilled she was, she could not allow herself to appear too flustered.
“It’s your turn to go onstage.”
She gently slipped her arm through Ye Tian’s.
Ye Tian froze for a moment.
I have to go onstage too?
Wasn’t I only here to watch the spectacle?
Surely I was merely supposed to stand backstage as an inside guest and observe the proceedings?
Why did I have to go onstage as well?
Ye Tian had never liked occasions that put him in the spotlight.
Perhaps that had something to do with his former life as a househusband.
But when he saw the eager look in Li Qingcheng’s eyes, and felt her arm lightly hooked through his, an inexplicable warmth rose in his heart.
Being escorted by a beautiful woman was, admittedly, a pleasant feeling.
It had been a long time since he had experienced anything like it.
Well then…
If he had to go onstage, so be it.
In the end, Ye Tian did not refuse.
The music began again.
Its melody shifted slightly, as though urging the mysterious guest to make an appearance without delay.
Ye Tian no longer hesitated.
Led by Li Qingcheng, he strode toward the stage.
The two walked side by side like a perfectly matched pair, their bearing and appearance making them seem exceptionally well suited to each other.
Even in high heels, Li Qingcheng was just half a head shorter than Ye Tian—an almost perfect difference in height.
At last, the two stepped onto the stage.
Ye Tian was still wearing his usual casual clothes.
Simple as they were, his black outfit possessed a restrained, dignified elegance.
Li Cheng had prepared a formal suit for him, but Ye Tian had been too lazy to change into it.
Even ordinary casual clothing, however, could not conceal his striking appearance.
As for whether he looked formal or distinguished…
He simply did not care.
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Once a person reached a certain level, outward adornment no longer mattered.
The only thing that could make some difference was one’s bearing.
But anyone with true ability would naturally possess an impressive presence as well.
Ye Tian’s steps were steady and confident, entirely free of panic or awkwardness.
Under the gaze of countless eyes, he remained completely at ease.
When he reached the stage and stood beside Li Dingguo, the guests below finally saw his face clearly.
In an instant, the entire banquet hall was plunged into shock.
Many people widened their eyes and opened their mouths, disbelief written plainly across their faces.
“Isn’t he the young man who sneaked into the reception earlier to eat and drink for free?”
“My God, I thought he was a thief! I never imagined he was the founder of the Beauty-Preserving Pill!”
“Oh, why didn’t I go and greet him earlier? What a missed opportunity!”
Discussion erupted throughout the hall.
Many people even slapped their thighs in regret, lamenting their misfortune.
“I knew that young man’s identity couldn’t be ordinary…”
“Oh, now you know? What a hindsight hero!”
“How could I not know? Just look at his bearing and his manners…”
“When people accused him of being a thief, he didn’t care in the slightest…”
“He was only interested in eating.”
“That is the true demeanor of a great man!”
“No wonder he’s a divine physician. Someone like him naturally wouldn’t care about the opinions of ordinary people. If he was hungry, he ate. Why should he care what anyone else thought of him?”
“Ah, what a pity. Why didn’t I notice those details earlier?”
At last, everyone remembered Ye Tian’s behavior from before.
He had simply eaten and drunk in silence.
He had drawn no attention to himself, doing nothing but savoring the delicacies.
His eyes had held nothing but food.
He had no need to cultivate relationships with powerful figures, nor any reason to carry himself with an air of arrogance.
That was the demeanor of a true master.
He regarded everything with indifference.
Yet at the time, not a single person had taken him seriously.
Even fewer had imagined that he would turn out to be someone of such importance.
Onstage, Ye Tian remained utterly unruffled.
The reactions and murmurs of the guests below meant nothing to him.
How could the Li family’s achievements in business have been built on the flattery of these people?
Their praise was nothing more than a touch of icing on the cake.
What truly mattered was one’s own strength.
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