Shadow and Light: The Bride Who Clicks Her Way to Love-Chapter 304 - 317: Acceptance Speech

This time, the group employees below the stage had no objections.

The host’s explanation was sufficiently comprehensive, clear, and reasonable, leaving no alternative possibility.

From the bottom of their hearts, they were unwilling to believe there were errors in the data or any manipulation involved, because Fengren has always been fair and just, even Lu Shifeng himself doesn’t have much privilege in business matters; everything is based on strength, a point of pride for Fengren employees. They hoped this fine tradition wouldn’t be shattered by a woman.

"I really didn’t expect that in the end, the sales were driven by Xia Ling’s fans." Someone sighed.

"Actually, it’s still because of Su Xingyu’s photos," another person said, "If she hadn’t come up with this idea, how could we achieve such a good result?"

"Come on, isn’t it easy to come up with an idea? I can also suggest that the company find a few celebrities to sell things for me." Someone who bet on Zhuang Heng was quite dissatisfied.

Others laughed and said, "Maybe everyone can think of this idea, but do you think Xia Ling and Ouyang Yi were invited by the company? Ouyang Yi’s circumstances are unclear, but Xia Ling herself mentioned on Weibo that she did this because of Su Xingyu’s favor. Without Su Xingyu, even if Fengren offered a gold and silver mountain, she wouldn’t have come."

As he spoke, he took out his phone and showed everyone Xia Ling’s recent update on Weibo.

Xia Ling’s temper is famously capricious and unruly; which major force dares to cross her? Her remarks are still quite convincing.

There was a moment of silence among the crowd, followed by sighing, "Su Xingyu is really amazing..."

"Super amazing, and did you notice that just recently she held a photography seminar explaining how to use our Fengren camera to achieve the effect in Xia Ling’s photo? Many Xia Ling and Ouyang Yi fans probably want to take idol-style photos too, right? Her tutorial is so simple, explained so clearly, even someone who doesn’t understand photography can challenge it by following the steps."

"Yes, yes, the camera’s significant sales breakthrough this time is entirely thanks to her."

Gradually, the employees below the stage began to lean towards Su Xingyu and recognized her ability.

Those who lost the bet handed over money to their companions with pained expressions, but many of them also accepted the fact that Su Xingyu was indeed stronger.

At the photography center table, Zhuang Heng sat silently, not a hint of a smile on her meticulously painted face.

Her colleagues beside her also fell into an eerie silence; many actually thought Su Xingyu was impressive, but they didn’t dare to openly praise her in front of Zhuang Heng — wouldn’t that just infuriate Miss Zhuang?

Only Yun Xi still managed a forced smile, trying to comfort Zhuang Heng: "Don’t listen to the host’s nonsense, I think it’s just manipulation behind the scenes! Just found an excuse, huh, Mr. Lu is just bewitched by a vixen..."

"Shut up." Zhuang Heng chastised in a low voice.

She now wished she could sew Yun Xi’s mouth shut, feeling a pang of distress deep inside. If there’s no manipulation in this matter, it openly announces to everyone that Su Xingyu’s ability indeed surpasses her, Zhuang Heng; if there is manipulation, it also openly announces that Su Xingyu’s charm far exceeds hers, Zhuang Heng, deeply adored by Lu Shifeng.

Either way, she couldn’t bear it.

She glared fiercely at Yun Xi who brought up such an unwelcome topic, her face cold.

Yun Xi was scared into silence, her heart filled with grievance and anger; after all her efforts running errands for Zhuang Heng, it turned out that Zhuang Heng treated her like this!

Zhuang Heng’s hand tightly clutched the crystalline wine glass, exerting so much force she looked like she wanted to crush it.

Over on the stage, the host smiled happily, "Well, now the results of this new camera have been announced, recognition is over, please could the three department heads declare your respective annual outstanding employees!"

The other two department heads quickly announced, with their outstanding employees coming up excitedly to receive their awards.

Finally, it was Mr. Yang’s turn.

Mr. Yang glanced complexly at the photography center table, then at Su Xingyu at the main table, before raising a smile befitting his status and said, "Our outstanding employee of the year is—Su Xingyu!"

The whole room erupted into applause.

Su Xingyu’s face showed a hint of joy, but she wasn’t too excited. She knew this award would be hers — since joining the company, she saved a plane and earned Fengren great reputation, assisted in excellent research at Hanyu Research Center, and all by herself greatly pushed the camera’s sales... all achievements are tangible, indisputable by anyone.

In contrast, what has her strongest rival Zhuang Heng done today?

Seems like nothing substantial.

At the main table, senior executives were also applauding, warmly congratulating her: "Miss Su is indeed remarkable, winning such a prestigious award within a year of joining the company."

She smiled in thanks, her gaze sweeping past Lu Shifeng and Mr. Lu, both of whom also looked at her kindly.

She stood up, and at the host’s invitation, went up onto the stage.

The long gown she wore today was personally chosen by Lu Shifeng, its trailing hem stunningly beautiful; too formal at first glance, yet at this moment as she walked gracefully up the steps, it was as if she was born to be the grand finale.

"She looks really good..."

"We all thought Miss Zhuang was Fengren’s top beauty, but apparently not."

"Yeah, I also think Su Xingyu is beautiful, her demeanor is so pleasing."

Actually, Zhuang Heng was unfairly judged today.

A girl’s beauty reaches a certain level, unless it’s someone like Xia Ling with earth-shattering, bewitching beauty, typical differences are not great. If there’s a significant difference, it’s merely personal styling, demeanor, status, and charm; just like now, the smiling Su Xingyu definitely outshines the stern-faced Zhuang Heng.

But at this moment, at the annual meeting, comparing in front of so many people makes it seem like she’s genuinely less attractive than Su Xingyu.

"Indeed, Su Xingyu is the number one beauty."

"And photography center’s chief, tsk tsk, Zhuang Heng had a tough day, losing two titles in a row."

’Chief’ is a subtle title, not officially bestowed but a convention; if everyone acknowledges it, she’s the chief, if not, the chief naturally changes.

Now it seems, Zhuang Heng’s position is becoming increasingly unstable.

And Zhuang Heng herself also seemed to feel others’ discussions, sitting on pins and needles in her chief position.

On stage, Su Xingyu gave her acceptance speech: "Actually, I have to thank someone, and that’s Miss Zhuang Heng from our department. If she hadn’t always blocked my path forward, I wouldn’t have pushed myself so hard, winning the best employee award within just a year of joining the company."

Su Xingyu’s speech made everyone gasp; is she... challenging Miss Zhuang?

For a moment, all eyes shifted back and forth between her and Zhuang Heng.