Chapter 67: If He Had Loved Jiang Wan Yue, Everything Would Be Different
“There’s more writing!” Zhou Zhou read, “Something about youth, something about the rest of her life…”
The inscription on the plaque was faded by the weather; Zhou Zhou couldn’t make it out
Wan Yue said, “Take it down, let’s throw it away.”
Zhou Zhou pulled it off Wan Yue tossed it in the trash.
Eighteen years ago, Damon had brought her here and written a wish on a plaque: Wan Yue, may your life be filled with joy and peace. He’d pitied her, resolved to protect her. Then everything changed…
The love she’d given him was real, her devotion was true, her sacrifices were genuine.Now, the farewell was real, the withdrawal Was real, the finality Was absolute.
Damon clenched and unclenched his fist.If only… If he’d shown her love, things would be different.
He didn’t turn back, striding away with Timmy.
Two days later, netizens eagerly refreshed the ALI Math Competition Weibo page. The results would be announced at 10:00 AM.
10:00 AM
ALI Group posted the results.
First Place: Jiang Wan Yue.
Her name immediately trended.ALI Group, capitalizing on the buzz, announced a challenge round for the top twenty finalists to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals.The event would be livestreamed, hosted by a CCTV presenter.
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Fu Corporation:
Damon entered the conference room, his tailored suit immaculate.The shareholders and executives focused on him. On the large screen, several foreign investors appeared. They greeted Damon.
Secretary Yan placed the meeting materials on Damon’s left.He leaned in. “The investors and shareholders want to watch the ALI competition livestream. The finalists are top–tier experts. We may not understand their research, but the shareholders want to observe them.”
Damon frowned.A meeting was for work, not watching livestreams!
Yan continued, “The board also intends to choose Fu Corporation’s new CTO from the challenge round participants.”
Damon’s lips tightened.“That’s too hasty.”
A shareholder spoke up.“The top twenty are exceptional talents, highly sought after.ALI Group gave them significant exposure; their actions will be closely watched. We need a skilled CTO, but the board also wants someone influential.”
11:48
He Loved ang Wa
More people entered.The shareholders rose to greet them.
Mr. Fu Senior is here!
Damon’s father, Fu Lingyuan, entered. He was bald, his presence brightening the room.He resembled a jovial Buddha, smiling warmly at everyone Damon merely nodded in acknowledgment.
More people arrived.Fu Lingyue, Damon’s uncle, appeared in a wheelchair, his assistant pushing
him Damon rose.
The shareholders greeted Fu Lingyue respectfully.Even the foreign investors on the screen were Martled.
rd have flown to Beijing!”
“Wow! Dr. FulIncredible! I’m meeting him in person!” “This is a delightful surprise! If I’d known, Fu Lingyue, in a classic black Chinese tunic suit, possessed an ethereal beauty A five–year–old
had
but him disabled, accident
left
commanding.
Fu Lingyue’s gaze met Damon’s, the chill in his eyes carrying the weight of years and distance.
Damon approached him respectfully.
his
presence
remained
“Uncle.”
Fu
Lingyue
nodded.His
assistant
rolled the
wheelchair
beside
Damon.
Once everyone was seated, the atmosphere shifted.No one spoke easily.Even the usually jovial foreign investors were serious.Secretary Yan noticed one had hastily put on
a tie.
Fu Lingyue spoke casually, “I heard you’re selecting a
heard you’re selecting a CTO. I came to observe.” The shareholders thought, If Fu Lingyue were our CTO, Fu Corporation would dominate China. But he was dedicated to national service.
A shareholder chuckled. “With Professor Fu and Mr. Fu Senior, we can choose the best CTO Let’s watch the livestream.”
The lights dimmed.The ALI livestream appeared on the screen.
When Jiang Wan Yue’s face appeared, Damon’s breath hitched.
