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On Saturday night, the bleak autumn wind couldn't stop people's passion to go out. They came out of secluded places, poured into the most lively places in the city, and celebrated all night.

In a villa in the suburbs of Canghai City City, Xu Yan was wiping the stove. The stove had long been wiped clean. If there were outsiders present, they would definitely think that she was a neat freak.

Although she was working, she seemed absent-minded. Occasionally, she glanced at the clock mounted on the living room wall. It gave the illusion of a prolonged period, yet it was merely eight o'clock.

The time was so long that it was suffocating.

She put down the rag and picked up the mop to clean the floor. When she saw the spotless floor, she suddenly remembered that she had already mopped the downstairs twice.

She didn't know what to do to kill time.

She took off the rubber gloves on her hands, took a glass of warm water, and sat on the soft blanket in front of the sofa in the living room. She took delicate sips, relieving her parched and constricted throat, instantly providing her with a welcome sense of relief.

She turned on the TV and tuned into the live broadcast of the E--commerce Festival Christmas Night Show. A renowned luminary captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance of song and dance. At nine o'clock in the evening, the organizer of the E-commerce Festival, Taojin Platform, will announce the annual sales ranking.

In the past, this type of show merely served as a garnish in her nervous life. But today was different. The data obtained from the E-commerce Festival will have an impact on her future in the Canghai City.

Three months ago, the president of Meisi Group, Cheng Ji, found her and hoped that she could salvage the company's deteriorating performance. After thinking about it for a while, Xu Yan agreed to his invitation. She returned to Canghai City from Xia'an City and worked as a secret consultant for the Meisi Group.

The shareholders of Meisi Group issued a final ultimatum to Cheng Ji, urging him to improve sales at the E-commerce Festival. Failure to do so would result in his dismissal as president.

Xu Yan had dedicated three months to analyzing data, devising strategies, and recruiting a live broadcast team. She had put in a lot of effort. Tonight's sales data was the result of her investigation, as well as a dividing line that changed the fate of the Meisi Group.

People related to the Meisi Group must be restless at the moment.

Unable to focus on the gala, she stole a quick glance at the wall clock. She grabbed the car keys, donned her coat, and swiftly made her way out.

The Xinlan Group building, situated in the bustling economic hub of Canghai City, was aglow with lights. The logistics department had meticulously arranged a victory meeting place complete with champagne and delectable cakes. The entire building exuded an atmosphere of jubilation, reminiscent of the vibrant festivities during the Spring Festival.

Every year during the E-commerce Shopping Festival, Xinlan Group's brand sales ranked first among its peers, leaving its competitor Meisi Group far behind in terms of annual sales.

In the office of Jiang Han, the president of Xinlan Group, the majority of attendees were company managers. They arranged two tables for playing poker and mahjong, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

After Jiang Han revealed his one pair of "Twos," he still had a Joker in his hand. The two subordinates of looked at each other, and one of them revealed four of a kind. The other man immediately collaborated with him and and won Jiang Han.

Jiang Han was not annoyed at all after losing the game. He said with a smile, "Let's go to the club tonight. I will pay the bill."

Someone took the opportunity to say, "Mr. Jiang, we want to go to your riverside villa for a party."

Jiang Han had a big house by the river, akin to a castle.

"Sure!" Jiang Han agreed without hesitation.

He was in a good mood, so he didn't care about the sales of Xinlan Group. He was most concerned about whether Cheng Ji would be able to survive the night since the shareholders forced him to resign.

Maybe after the sales ranking of the E-commerce Festival was released, he will immediately see the news of the resignation of the President of Meisi Group due to the decline in performance in the financial section.

Xu Yan drove aimlessly on the street. She stopped at the red light and turned at the intersection. When she stopped the car, she found that she had somehow reached the road near Xinlan Group.

When she looked up, she saw the glowing words "Xinlan Group" on the roof. During her time in this place, she had spent three years, consisting of over a thousand days and nights.

In a daze, tears welled up in her eyes.

Perhaps those words were too bright and stung her eyes.

After a few minutes, she started the car again and drove quickly to the villa in the suburbs.

When she got home, she lay on the carpet and wrapped herself in a thin quilt.

The lights in the living room were off, leaving only a floor lamp radiating a warm light. The night in the suburbs was very quiet. When the wind blew, the leaves rustled.

She curled up into a tight ball, leaving a slight gap between her nose and the quilt. After a long time, the oxygen would deplete, leaving her feeling suffocated. But she refused to get out of the quilt.

The sound of her phone ringing sent a shiver down her spine. It took her quite a while to realize that someone was trying to get in touch with her.

She stretched out a hand and groped on the sofa.

She swiped the phone's speaking key with her right thumb. Immediately after the call connected, she heard Cheng Ji's voice, suppressed but filled with excitement, "Xu Yan, we did it. Meisi Group's sales volume reached 170 million yuan. 170 million yuan! We made it. Meisi Group made it!"

Over the past six months, Meisi Group had only achieved sales of 200 million. The results of this E-commerce Festival can be explained to the pressured shareholders.

Xu Yan heaved a deep sigh, tossing off the quilt on her body. She settled herself on the sofa, resting her head against the backrest.

Before she could speak, Cheng Ji continued, "Thank you, Xu Yan. Thank you for saving me and the Meisi Group."

She said calmly, "I have the luck to make it."

Cheng Ji choked with sobs and said, "I knew you could help me."

Xu Yan was not accustomed to others expressing their emotions so openly when communicating with her. She gave a slight smile and responded coolly, "You're welcome. I am merely a dedicated worker."

Cheng Ji said, "Come and celebrate with us. I'll ask the driver to pick you up."

Xu Yan declined, "I'm about to go to bed. Please do not disturb me." Subsequently, she ended the call.

She was just a sales consultant hired by Cheng Ji out of sheer desperation. With the rapid increase in Meisi Group's performance, she would not have many peaceful days ahead.

She checked the sales on her phone and found that the sales volume of Xinlan Group was merely 220 million yuan. Although still ranking first among similar products, this data was not impressive, as it was 80 million less than the same period last year.

Based on her understanding of Jiang Han, he probably wouldn't even sleep tonight.

As anticipated, upon hearing the sales report from his assistant, Kang Cheng, Jiang Han's countenance grew icy and he firmly set the cards down on the table.

He slowly raised his head, his keen gaze instilling fear in Kang Cheng. He asked, "What's Meisi Group's sales?"

Kang Cheng nervously swallowed, his response trembling out, "170 million yuan."

The amount of 170 million yuan indicated that Cheng Ji no longer had to step down from his position.

The people around held their breath, afraid to even exhale, fearing that the boss would throw a dart at anyone who made a sound.

Jiang Han turned his eyes to the executives who had been so happy just now and said, "We are still the first one this year. The sales volume is 220 million yuan. Are you happy?"

No one answered. Last year, Xinlan Group achieved sales of 300 million yuan, which exceeded this year's sales by 80 million yuan. Who would be happy? Who dared to be happy?

"Humph!" He snorted, rising to brush off the dust from his attire, and declared in a deep tone, "Let us convene a gathering."

Unrelated people quickly fled from the office, fearful of incurring Mr. Jiang's severe reprimand for any delay in their departure.

The employees of Xinlan Group came out of the building one after another. Before leaving, they looked up at the floor where the president's office was located. They were uncertain about the duration of the illuminated lights in the building that evening.