Chapter 1102: Chapter 1073: Unexpected Incident
The Mayor of Palermo walked onto the stage amidst applause; today was the opening ceremony after the reconstruction of the Original Sin City. Although most of it retained its original trajectory, the upgraded decor added a touch of elegance. Even though only part of the work was completed and many areas still needed reconstruction, it didn’t affect its opening.
The Mayor held a wooden mallet in his hand, symbolizing the commencement of the ceremony similar to a decisive hammer strike. When he and the owner of Sin City simultaneously struck the mallets, the bulldozers behind began to knock down the enclosing wall, signifying the complete end of Sin City from this moment.
Under the golden sunlight, Xia Xue’s curly hair appeared luxurious and elegant. Though she wasn’t born into a noble family, her demeanor polished in the business world resembled that of an aristocrat. The well-tailored dress and high heels highlighted her good figure. After the mayor’s speech, he took her hand and led her to the symbolic stone wall. This wall was specially constructed by the relevant department to symbolize the high wall behind. Amidst cheers, the two struck the stone wall simultaneously with their mallets.
Bam! The wall shattered on cue, but without the white powder of real plaster. After the ceremony would be interviews with journalists, photography sessions in the city, and a series of promotional events, including mall discounts. As it was the first day of trial operation, only industry insiders and their families were invited.
"Sister-in-law looks different from usual, dazzling!" Troy said to the person beside him. On such an important day, her would-be husband was nowhere to be found. The person standing on stage still wore a beaming smile, showing no hint of displeasure. "Where did the boss go?"
Acting as a part-time bodyguard, Consort Ling did not feel as relaxed as Troy. His intuition told him that occasions like this were the best opportunities for incidents, the perfect time for enemies to strike. So he remained vigilant.
The two people always in the shadows scanned every corner for suspicious figures!
As the mallet descended, it marked the nearing end of the opening ceremony, with a transition from outdoor to indoor being the last segment where they could finally relax.
Amidst Troy’s laughter and compliments, Consort Ling walked onto the stage, preparing to escort Xia Xue to the press conference. As the former City Lord, Troy and his subordinates must remain hidden within every segment, playing the role of loyal spectators and the best security.
Despite the seemingly relaxed atmosphere, danger loomed beneath! Perhaps Xiao Lin was being overly cautious, but it was understandable.
Everything proceeded smoothly; no one raised any negative questions about the former Sin City during the press conference. It seemed orchestrated or given a heads-up. Xia Xue nodded and smiled as she answered all questions, while a woman standing in the last row of the conference room exited early!
"She is a beautiful and ambitious woman!" Murong Lengyue, wearing a hat and dressed in a unisex style, confused others. His questions carried a subtle note of bitterness, leaving Young Master Wu unsure how to respond, choosing silence instead. "Young Master Wu, who do you think is better, her or me?"
"Uh..." This question was challenging, a typical rivalry between women, compounded by them being romantic rivals. "It’s incomparable; it’s not a level to compare, a pointless action." Xiao Yue, protecting on the other side, calmly opened his mouth, glancing at Young Master Wu, suppressing an impulse to laugh.
"Putting aside family backgrounds, just as women?" Murong Lengyue pressed on, persistent in her pursuit. Inside, Xia Xue’s witty conversation occasionally brought laughter to the reporters, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.
Xiao Yue exhaled, believing his master shouldn’t have shown up today, observing enemies from the shadows seemed the first time, overly cautious. "You are prettier, but you’re not Young Master Xiao’s type!"
After hearing Xiao Yue’s words, Young Master Wu gasped, just as a pair of delicate fists reached Xiao Yue. Of course, the latter did not let her succeed easily. Easing Murong Lengyue’s attack, he counterattacked heavily and moved the battleground to the building’s safe passage. He didn’t want an extra headline about the Murong Clan before the news was published.
The master needed to vent, so Young Master Wu obediently guarded outside the safe passage, as Xiao Yue was more than capable inside.
After the last question at the press conference, Xia Xue, who was supposed to leave, was suddenly asked about her fiancé by a reporter. Somehow, a press agency had discovered Xiao Lin’s existence and raised a personal question unrelated to this event. With this revelation, everyone’s attention focused on Xia Xue, regarding the mysterious Eastern beauty who generously purchased the rights and operation of Sin City, now interested in her background.
"President Xia, may I ask about your relationship with Mr. Xiao? Are you already married?"
"He is the man I love!" A simple sentence conveyed a lot of content, skillfully dodging this seemingly harmless question.
At that moment, a woman suddenly stood up among the reporters, appearing crazy, hitting the man beside her with the mic. Immediately, the chair toppled to the floor, and those nearby staggered backward. The man fell to the ground with the chair in panic, while the woman pounced, attacking the man’s head with the microphone.
"Oh, my God, what’s going on?" The Mayor cried out in terror, led away backstage by bodyguards. Consort Ling wanted to drag Xia Xue away, but she refused, standing on the stage watching the bizarre scene. As she hesitated, another disturbance occurred on the other side.
The emcee for the entire opening ceremony suddenly let out a sharp cry, rushing onto the stage, eyes bloodshot and widened, clawing his hands, crawling like an animal, baring his teeth. Meanwhile, the chaos beneath the stage continued, and after the woman suddenly went wild, another reporter seemed possessed, attacking those around him.
The scene descended into chaos, as Troy stealthily vanished into the crowd. Consort Ling clutched Xia Xue’s arm, eyes tightly focused on the scene inside. Security personnel rushing in from outside began swiftly maintaining order, unsure if these sudden occurrences would repeat, trying their best to separate people physically. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
