Chu Xinran Found Out

9,516 kilometers away from Kyoto, in the bustling heart of San Francisco, North America, the city was alive with activity. The sun shone brightly, the sky was blue with white clouds, and a gentle breeze carried the salty scent of the sea.

Cars moved back and forth on the streets, and pedestrians hurriedly weaved through them, each with their own destination and tasks.

Skyscrapers stood tall, their glass facades reflecting dazzling light.

Shops, restaurants, cafes, and various other establishments lined the streets, with people coming and going, choosing their favorite items or enjoying delicious food.

Street performers entertained in corners, attracting some onlookers, while others rested, read, or chatted with friends in parks and squares. The entire city was full of life and vitality.

However, the interactions between people felt like they were separated by a thin veil, which didn’t ease Chu Xinran’s mind.

“Hi? Can I invite you to dinner tonight, Xinran?”

A handsome white guy, speaking somewhat broken Chinese, tried to chat up Chu Xinran.

She smiled and shook her head, refusing.

“Tony, thank you for the offer, but I plan to eat at the hotel.”

A polite refusal was enough to dissuade a gentleman. The man looked disappointed but respected her choice.

“Alright, I guess I’m not that lucky.”

Chu Xinran smiled and didn’t say anything more.

She was like a blooming white lotus, pure and flawless, exuding a charming fragrance that made people want to get closer.

However, when you approached, you would find a high fence surrounding the flower, separating it from the outside world.

These fences were not conspicuous but gave an insurmountable feeling, making those who tried to get close give up.

During the five days of training here, countless men were captivated by her beauty and temperament, actively seeking opportunities to chat her up.

Unfortunately, they all left disappointed.

No matter how novel, interesting, or unique their approaches were, they couldn’t pique her interest.

She always declined their advances with a cold yet elegant demeanor, as if indifferent to everything around her.

Her beauty and nobility made men feel out of reach, yet they couldn’t help but be fascinated by her.

This sense of being close yet distant made men even more obsessed, but they could never truly enter her inner world.

As the men left with regret, they wondered: What kind of man could win her heart?

Finally, when everyone around her had left, Chu Xinran breathed a sigh of relief.

She quickly organized her notes from the past few days, preparing to compile them into a readable format and analyze the key points.

She had been here for five days and would soon be going home.

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but feel excited, like a little deer prancing in her heart.

At the same time, she couldn’t help but blame her mother.

Everyone else was using their phones during training, so why wasn’t she allowed to bring hers?

Moreover, the hotel her assistant booked didn’t provide a computer.

Chu Xinran had to rely on old-fashioned newspapers for information.

With her bag in hand, she walked out and saw her driver and assistant, who had been waiting for a long time.

“Miss, the hotel has prepared salmon sashimi and crab for dinner. I’m not sure if you’ll like it.

If not, we can change it anytime.”

The assistant, slightly taller than Chu Xinran, bent down slightly to speak clearly.

Chu Xinran had always been good-tempered.

In the eyes of the company staff, she was a rare gentle soul among the wealthy and noble.

Few young ladies had such a good temper, greeting the staff with a smile and treating them well.

She often provided them with benefits in daily life.

Some might think she was trying to win their hearts, making them like her to perform better in their work.

But in reality, for ordinary people, any effort from her was appreciated.

For the upper class, the feelings of the common people didn’t matter.

Perhaps this was one reason Chu Xinran quickly won people’s hearts in the company.

In ancient times, this would be considered an important trait of a benevolent emperor.

Chu Xinran nodded, indicating she could accept the meal.

The group walked out together and unexpectedly encountered three or five Chinese people, led by Chu Xinran’s college classmate.

The person greeted her enthusiastically.

“Xinran! You’re here too!”

Chu Xinran was delighted to see a familiar face in a foreign land and immediately went up to chat.

However, as they talked, the topic suddenly took a strange turn.

The girl sighed, patted her shoulder, and comforted her, “I saw Fang Zhou’s announcement. Don’t be sad. There are plenty of fish in the sea…”

Chu Xinran’s smile froze, and she felt uneasy. She quickly asked, “What announcement?”

What did Fang Zhou announce?

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