Seeing Liu Shanyue mingling with the guests, Han Shengmei smiled slightly and made her way toward Liu Shanyue. Liu Shanyue was Qin Yushen’s mother, and as long as Han Shengmei could ingratiate herself with her, she would have her support. With Liu Shanyue’s help, how could Qin Yushen escape her? Some naive girl fancied she could compete with her for Qin Yushen’s affection; it was sheer overestimation of her own abilities.
"President Liu!" Han Shengmei approached Liu Shanyue and greeted her politely.
Liu Shanyue smiled and nodded, then introduced her to several wealthy ladies standing nearby, "This is President Han from Korea’s Aimei Group. President Han, this is Mr. Fang from Fang Group, the wife of Lin Group’s CEO, and the wife of Chairman Zhang of Tengyi Group."
"Nice to meet you all!" Han Shengmei smiled and nodded to the group.
"I heard that President Han has come to discuss cooperation with President Liu?" Fang Qingyan handed a glass of red wine to Han Shengmei from the side.
"Thank you!" Han Shengmei took the wine, smiled, and nodded, "Our company has recently launched a new type of foundation serum. This foundation serum effectively improves uneven skin tone, blackheads, and acne, among other issues."
She had come to Huaxia precisely to pitch this foundation serum to Liu Shanyue. Her research had shown that one-third of women globally purchased cosmetics from Liu Shanyue’s company and were repeat buyers. If Liu Shanyue agreed to cooperate with her, it would be a win-win situation.
Liu Shanyue smiled faintly, "Let’s not talk business today." She had already received samples of the foundation serum brought by Han Shengmei and was waiting for the test results to decide on a cooperation. Xiao Ning was also expected at the banquet today, and Liu Shanyue wanted to hear Xiao Ning’s opinion as well.
"President Liu, may I have a word with you?" Han Shengmei asked with a smile.
Liu Shanyue excused herself with an apologetic smile to the others and followed Han Shengmei aside.
Han Shengmei took out a box from her bag and handed it to Liu Shanyue, "President Liu, this is a gift I’ve specially selected for you."
Liu Shanyue glanced at the box in Han Shengmei’s hand and said lightly, "President Han, you’re too kind. There’s no need for a gift."
"Please don’t misunderstand, President Liu. This gift has nothing to do with our cooperation. It’s simply a token of friendship, nothing more," Han Shengmei explained.
"Aren’t we already friends?" Liu Shanyue smiled faintly. There were several kinds of friends: some were friends for life, through thick and thin; some were friends in name only, without a deep connection; and some were ’friends’ in word alone, perhaps having met only a few times, maybe through business or other engagements, each well aware of the nature of their relationship. And Han Shengmei belonged to the latter kind.
Han Shengmei nodded, smiling as she opened the box. Inside was a sapphire bracelet, "President Liu, since we’re friends, I hope you’ll accept my sincerity."
Just as Liu Shanyue was about to refuse again, the room suddenly quieted down as everyone’s attention shifted toward the entrance. Liu Shanyue turned to the door as well and, seeing Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen entering arm in arm, her eyes lit up, and she quickly approached them.
As Han Shengmei saw Qin Yushen walking in, she could no longer take her eyes off him. He looked stunning in his white casual suit. She was determined to have him.