Chapter 117: Andrei and Athena
Andrei, holding Athena’s hand, walked through the surprised crowd to the main stage. Grandfather Ji extended his hand to shake Andrei’s and said, “Congratulations, Mr. Andrei!”
Andrei’s eyes held a faint smile, “Thank you, Chairman, for giving me a platform to express myself!”
The people below watched the two men shake hands, their faces filled with doubt. The most surprised were Situ Jingyi and Situ Haonan. Next was Ji Xiangyu, standing beside the main stage.
Grandfather Ji led Andrei and Athena to Ji Xiangyu and said with a smile, “This is the newly appointed Chairman of Ji’s Enterprise. You will be assisting him from now on to bring about great revolutionary innovation for Ji’s Enterprise!”
Andrei’s lips curved into a smile, his eyes revealing a hint of playfulness as he extended his hand to Ji Xiangyu, “Hello, Chairman. I am the new General Manager. I look forward to your guidance!” Although this statement should have been humble, coming from Andrei, it carried a provocative tone.
Ji Xiangyu’s face was full of doubt. This smile, this gaze, was too familiar. Moreover, the foreign woman beside him looked exactly like Qing Tian. Who were these two people?
Ji Xiangyu extended his hand and gently shook Andrei’s, retorting, “General Manager An looks very much like an old friend of mine!”
Andrei raised an eyebrow and asked playfully, “Oh? Such a coincidence?”
Ji Xiangyu’s sharp gaze fixed on Andrei, trying to discern something. Apart from the striking resemblance in appearance, there were no other commonalities. On the other hand, the blonde woman beside him, her hair looked nothing like a wig. Various doubts swirled in Ji Xiangyu’s mind.
After speaking, Andrei politely pushed Athena in front of Ji Xiangyu, “Athena, this is our Chairman. Say hello!”
Ji Xiangyu’s heart was racing. Would someone who looked so similar also speak the same way?
Athena spoke a sentence in Russian: “President, hello, please enlighten me!”
Ji Xiangyu was taken aback and looked at Andrei, asking, “Miss Athena doesn’t speak Chinese?”
It wasn’t Andrei who answered Ji Xiangyu, but Athena herself, “As a Chinese person in Russia, I believe greeting Chairman Ji in Russian is a sign of respect for Chairman Ji!”
The tone, though capable and revealing a hint of toughness, was so familiar. Qing Tian, is that you?
Before all his doubts could be resolved, Andrei was called to the stage to give a speech.
As Andrei’s Assistant, Athena naturally followed behind him. However, as soon as she took a step, Ji Xiangyu called out to her.
“Miss Athena, may I ask if you have always stayed in Russia?”
Athena smiled, a smile that was beautiful and radiant, unlike Qing Tian’s. This Athena’s smile was warm, and her entire demeanor was mature and elegant.
“Chairman Ji, can we discuss personal matters another day? The General Manager is about to give his speech!”
After speaking, Athena turned and walked towards Xia Yang without looking back.
Ji Xiangyu watched Athena’s retreating back, feeling an indescribable sense of familiarity. His heart fluttered, and his expression turned colder.
He didn’t know what Andrei said during this time; all his attention was focused on the woman named Athena.
After the speech, Athena accompanied Andrei and the various shareholders to meet and exchange pleasantries.
At this moment, Situ Jingyi walked up and swung a slap at Athena. However, her hand was blocked by Andrei before it could land. Andrei looked at Situ Jingyi with bloodthirsty eyes and said, “Miss, please conduct yourself with decorum in public!”
Situ Jingyi, both angry and amused, glared at Andrei and yelled, “Xia Yang, do you think changing your appearance will fool everyone?”
Andrei gave a contemptuous smile and stared into Situ Jingyi’s eyes, asking, “Miss, are we very familiar? Were we enemies in a past life, or do I owe you a lot of money?”
Situ Jingyi pointed at Andrei, trembling with anger, and said, “Stop playing dumb. You actually have the nerve to come back. Have you forgotten the agreement from back then?”
Athena pushed Situ Jingyi aside and said, “Miss, I don’t know what grievances you have with our General Manager, but please conduct yourself with respect!”
Situ Jingyi looked at the blonde woman and found it amusing. Did she think changing her hair color could hide everything? She was going to expose this woman’s deception right now.
Situ Jingyi did as she said and immediately reached out to grab Athena.
Athena wasn’t paying attention and was grabbed by the hair by Situ Jingyi. Athena cried out, “Are you crazy?”
She struggled to break free, but her hair was being pulled painfully. Athena, with a determined resolve, wanted to give Situ Jingyi a taste of her own medicine. Just as she was about to strike, her hair was freed, and she stumbled into a warm and firm embrace.
Athena looked up and couldn’t help but be surprised.
“Assistant Miss, are you alright?”
Athena showed a surprised expression and immediately moved away from Ji Xiangyu’s embrace, saying, “Chairman Ji, I apologize for the intrusion!”
Ji Xiangyu looked at the distant Athena and felt a pang of discomfort in his heart. His expression turned even colder, as if he could freeze anyone.
Situ Jingyi glared fiercely at Athena and stomped her foot, saying, “We have plenty of time!”
【 Because I’m very busy and have no more drafts, I’m posting less. Here’s the second update~~~~ Thank you to everyone who left comments. Li Mei is very happy!!! 】
