Close to the highlight, she gently held his arms with a pair of jade hands, shaking him warmly and intimately, saying, "Xiaolong, I really want you to meet my parents!" How tender her voice was! And she spoke right into his ear, making Xiaolong feel all fluttery. At that moment, Xiaolong's secretary softly pushed open the door, smiling warmly at them. Xiaolong was a smart man—he glanced at his watch and realized it was closing time. Probably, Xie Nengbing had invited Zhao Yuyan for a visit! · The GoodSpeed Auto Sales Company celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grand event attended by all employees, held at the Zhongshan Yin Yuan Hotel in Binhai City. Representatives from the company's branch offices, guests, and partners gathered to jointly mark this milestone. In a warm atmosphere of anticipation, General Manager Xie Ningbing delivered the opening speech, officially launching the anniversary gala. In her address, she emphasized that the company's achievements are a result of the hard work and unwavering support of every employee. Today, GoodSpeed Auto Sales has grown into a well-known domestic automotive and computer technology enterprise operating as a group with three core brands and five subsidiaries—a remarkable accomplishment that reflects the collective dedication, sweat, and wisdom of all team members. The employees were deeply inspired by General Manager Xie's speech, applauding continuously and feeling a profound sense of pride in being part of GoodSpeed. Entrepreneurs from Binhai City and guests took the stage one by one to deliver heartfelt speeches, celebrating the achievements of Haoshi, expressing their joy, deep care, and warm wishes for the company's future. Following this, the company hosted a sumptuous banquet for all employees. Guests laughed, shared stories of past challenges, and enthusiastically looked forward to the future. They successively raised glasses with leaders and every employee, exchanging words of appreciation and gratitude. Company leaders took turns raising their glasses to each table, creating a vibrant and warm atmosphere. After the banquet, a series of cultural performances were presented by employees from various departments. On stage, performers sang and danced, showcasing their talents and delivering captivating moments that earned enthusiastic applause from the audience. Xiao Yan and Li Jie from the Sales and Technology Department performed a skit titled "Sisterly Bond," vividly and artistically portraying a daily life scene of a sister helping her sister, rich in authenticity and artistic appeal, which received continuous rounds of applause. Next comes something even more exciting—everyone's enthusiasm is fully ignited, because a highly anticipated program, one that the entire company has been eagerly waiting for, is about to make its debut. This person is none other than the company's renowned Gaoliang. Last time, when the National Film Academy came to recruit performance talents, Gaoliang and Zhao Yanyan stood out with their outstanding combination of talent and artistry, winning first place. Both were singled out by Director Liu from the admissions office. Yet Gaoliang, for the sake of the company's interests, made the decisive choice to stay. As a result, Gaoliang has become a highly admired figure throughout the company. Whenever he takes the stage, colleagues gather in droves, inviting friends and family to attend—subconsciously, everyone has already begun to see him as a star. Therefore, on this special day of the company's 10th anniversary celebration, with such a highly anticipated figure stepping onto the stage, the overall excitement and attendance are significantly amplified. Zhongshan Yinyuan Grand Hotel was packed with guests, every seat filled. The lobby was brightly lit, red balloons and curtains conveying joy to one another. The tables were laden with dishes, the air fragrant with fine wine, glasses clinking and laughter echoing throughout. The most exciting program, "Who Is Your Girlfriend?", was now on stage. With enthusiastic applause, Gao Liang stepped onto the stage in a stylish black suit—immediately drawing gasps and cheers from the audience. "He's so handsome! He looks just like Liu Dehua!" someone in the lobby exclaimed. Everyone turned to see a female staff member wide-eyed, jumping with excitement. "Our little king is here! He resembles Jay Chou so much! So cool! Absolutely stunning!" A beautiful young woman in the crowd hurried forward, stomping her feet in delight. "What a treat! To see celebrity performances at our company's celebration! This is fantastic!" A male employee stared intently at Gao Liang at the front counter, tapping his right finger once with surprise clearly visible on his face. The show "Who's the Girlfriend?" officially premiered, a carefully planned finale program by the Corporate Planning Department, adapted from a currently popular television sketch—naturally drawing significant attention. A young, attractive male employee is needed as the lead actor, and Gao Liang stands out with his handsome, refined demeanor and exceptional acting talent. His dynamic performance alongside Zhao Yuanyan continues to be remembered by all employees at the company, making his selection a natural and logical choice. Beyond casting Gao Liang as the lead, another major highlight of the program is its strong emphasis on engaging and actively involving the live audience. Three female audience members are temporarily invited to step onto the stage to play the roles of the lead male character—essentially, Gao Liang’s girlfriends. However, these three women are entirely selected on the spot by Gao Liang, who uses his remote control to randomly draw names from a large electronic display screen in the hotel lobby. Audiences not only appreciate Gao Liang's outstanding acting skills, but also closely watch his luck—whether this handsome man from the entire company can successfully draw his ideal girlfriend. Will it be a beautiful woman or someone less conventionally attractive? Who exactly is the third beautiful woman? This is the question everyone is most eager to find out. The excitement builds as the event begins. The host invites Gao Liang to select one song from a pre-determined list of 16, without knowing in advance which one he will pick. Gao Liang draws number 8, and the song revealed is "Xiao Fang." He then sings: "In the village there lives a young lady named Xiao Fang, beautiful and kind, with bright, lovely eyes, long and thick braids..." Gao Liang's vocal performance is smooth and refined—especially impressive given that he sings without accompaniment. With the full band supporting him, his heartfelt performance deeply moves the audience. Even Xie Ningbing, the company's general manager, is profoundly touched. Today, she has gained an even deeper appreciation of Gao Liang's talents. This was the first time Gao Liang had performed his vocals, and he truly shone. The host skillfully engaged the audience, asking whether Gao Liang could draw a girlfriend just as described in the lyrics—a girl with beautiful large eyes and a thick, long braid. Wow! What a rare chance! Everyone was wide-eyed, as it seemed to be a real challenge for the star. Yet, this was the company's decade-long celebration, and the highlight of the event was the shared joy and interaction among the performers. With the host's cue, Gao Liang pressed a button on the remote control, and when the host said "stop," the number 29 appeared on the large digital screen. The host then warmly invited the audience member seated at seat number 29 to come on stage. The first one who came up was a female staff member, not particularly attractive—her body was somewhat like a twisted rope, yet she carried a heavy set of thick legs. Her face, strictly speaking, was a rectangle with a patchwork of small pinholes, like a patch of coarse grains, and her two eyes—large and small—were dull and lifeless. The crowd buzzed with lively conversations, but most of the enthusiasm was directed toward the star, Gao Liang. With the second chance to draw, Gao Liang felt his luck wasn't quite on his side. After a thoughtful pause, he pressed the button. As the host called time, the digital display froze—56. The viewer from seat 56 stepped forward. Cheers erupted—what was it? Gao Liang was surprised. "Little Yan! Little Yan!" The sales technology department's talented Little Yan had been drawn! Everyone cheered, as Little Yan possessed Zhao Wei's bright, captivating eyes, and she was also quite attractive—energetic and charming. Though not a perfect match for Gao Liang, she was a vast improvement over the less appealing woman drawn the first time. The audience rallied behind Gao Liang, and Little Yan, thrilled to be on stage for the first time, looked genuinely delighted to share the spotlight with him. At the host's enthusiastic invitation, she and Gao Liang performed a duet of romantic songs, and their chemistry was truly seamless, energizing the atmosphere on stage. Xiao Yan stepped down, and now it was her turn for the third draw. The host's passionate speech further stirred the audience's excitement, even prompting Xie Ningbing to become restless. After all, this was the final opportunity—watching to see what kind of girl Gao Liang would finally choose as his girlfriend. If it were a widely recognized beauty, that would be wonderful: not only would the audience get to see a handsome man and a beautiful woman perform together, but both would also receive a prize of 5,000 yuan. 5,000 yuan! Everyone wanted that! The audience was thrilled, and excitement had already begun to ripple through the crowd. Some audience members shouted loudly: "Gao Liang, I'm a beauty—please draw me, and make sure to give me 5,000 yuan!" Xie Ningbing's eyes were wide open, even though this was the closing act. She longed to be chosen by Gao Liang, because this episode featured full participation from everyone—both leaders and ordinary employees— Highlight, can you pick me? I'm your girlfriend, aren't I? Xie Ningbing thought. The show began, and the host signaled for Highlight to press the button. Highlight felt a lot of pressure—though it was the closing act, who was his girlfriend? Xie Ningbing, he certainly wanted her, but the chances were very slim; he had no confidence at all and didn't dare to hope for it. If he didn't pick her, who would he pick then? That would depend entirely on fate. In his heart, he comforted himself, hoping only that he wouldn't end up choosing someone unattractive. Even though he himself wasn't particularly impressive, the audience in the audience section wasn't going to be satisfied. Sometimes, people live not just for themselves, but for others—especially once they become public figures. Just as he was thinking this, someone in the audience suddenly exclaimed, "Highlight, don't let us down this time! Please pick someone truly beautiful—the one everyone recognizes! Go on, pick a beautiful girl as your girlfriend! We're supporting you!" Now that he knew the audience's expectations, Highlight realized he had to be extra careful this time. The bright screen calmed his spirit, and he felt his heart beat once. A warm energy surged through his body, invigorating him with renewed vigor and vitality. Naturally, he pressed a button. As the host called for a halt, the digital display froze—showing 168. What a lucky number! With his passionate voice, the host invited the 168th audience member to step forward. However, our Gao Liang was positioned facing away from the audience, and the viewers were focused on the stage, eagerly awaiting the appearance of the 168th guest. The identity of the one to be revealed as the girlfriend was now to be unveiled—Gao Liang didn’t know, and the audience longed to find out. Yet strangely, the 168th guest did not immediately appear. The host, equally surprised, continued to passionately call for their arrival. No one stepped forward—what was going on? Everyone was astonished. Even the beautiful manager, Xie Ningbing, was taken aback. Who exactly was this lucky audience member drawn to be number 168? Why hasn't she stepped up yet? But after a moment of quiet, the audience erupted into cheers. Everyone had noticed the large red banners displayed around the hotel lobby. Once they saw the banners, the crowd surged with excitement, shouting together, "Huang 168! We're so excited to see you!" Was it really that coincidental? Huang was there too—her face lit up with surprise. She turned around and saw the red banners hung all around the lobby, her surprise deepening. On the banners, the words read: "Huang, I'm the one—you're my girlfriend, Huang Yuyan!" As the crowd cheered, Huang Yuyan finally made her grand entrance. She is a woman so breathtaking that anyone would be instantly enchanted. Today, Zhao Yanyan wears a black dress, enhancing her regal grace—just as High Bright had sung earlier: beautiful and kind, with large, captivating eyes, and long, thick hair. Zhao Yanyan is like a snow lotus blooming on an ice mountain—elegant, refined, and transcendent. Such a stunning beauty perfectly complements High Bright, making them a classic match of male and female excellence. Hence, the audience cheers: a beautiful man and a beautiful woman sharing the stage. What will they perform? High Bright still hesitates—being selected to share the stage with Yanyan is already a delightful surprise. How wonderfully coincidental! Yet Zhao Yanyan is truly a master of both beauty and talent. With natural grace, she takes High Bright’s hand and leads him in a famous tango—a classic duet dance originating in Argentina, rich with exotic charm. The tango accompaniment follows the most typical band arrangement, with piano and bass providing the rhythm, while the concertina and violin carry the melody. However, these companies did not have such a setup—until recently, a distinguished professional band had just arrived to perform. Argentine tango music blends elements from African, Indigenous, Spanish, and Latin dance traditions, and, like the dance itself, is deeply emotional. This exotic music captivates everyone in the hall—how could this be merely a celebration? It's clearly a refined evening of dancing! Although Gao Huang is not particularly skilled at tango, having spent 16 years in the United States, the international lifestyle she has embraced has taught her many things, including the internationally popular style of tango dancing. Her movements are graceful and fluid, earning enthusiastic cheers and applause from the audience. With the guidance and encouragement of Zhao Yuyan, Gao Huang gradually begins to step onto the dance floor. They gradually synchronized, executing an ever-more-stunning sequence of steps that dazzled the onlookers. As this close, intimate couple dance requires intertwining bodies, it is a tight, flowing style—each time Zhao Yuyan’s soft chest pressed against Gao Qiang’s toned frame, Gao Qiang felt as though electrified. Watching this delicate, blossoming beauty, Gao Qiang found himself growing increasingly enchanted. In tango, both partners are expected to gaze deeply into each other’s eyes while occasionally swiftly turning and glancing around. When Gao Qiang and Zhao Yuyan locked eyes, he was struck by how beautiful she looked today—the warmth in her large, expressive eyes seemed to whisper something personal to her. The positioning of the couple in tango differs slightly from other modern dances, known as the "tango stance." As a result, Gao Qiang and Zhao Yuyan stood close, with their supporting arms drawn in more inwardly, their bodies in continuous contact, their centers of gravity shifted—Gao Qiang’s weight primarily on his right foot, and Zhao Yuyan’s on her left. Yet at this very moment, an unexpected incident occurred—High Light's right foot slipped, and he nearly stumbled. But Zhao Yuxian's on-the-spot remedy was remarkably clever: she gracefully performed a spinning dance, skillfully steadying him. High Light was deeply moved. However, another surprise followed—High Light noticed a soft, fragrant warmth in his arms. Upon looking closer, he saw that Zhao Yuxian's entire body had gently collided into his embrace. He could even feel the rhythm of her heartbeat. He was completely enchanted by the tender, intimate atmosphere she radiated. Zhao Yuxian's fragrance was delicate and subtle, as though she wore a particularly luxurious perfume—so alluring that it exerted an irresistible charm on High Light. Of course, High Light knew that only a girl of such exquisite grace and nobility could possess such a refined scent. Zhao Yuxian blushed deeply, her bashful gaze and tender expression stirring High Light's heart. The audience's enthusiastic applause rose up, as if celebrating this pair of talented young lovers—such a handsome man and a beautiful woman! "What a perfect match! Fated to be together, truly!" someone clapped and gasped in admiration. "Yes! This is truly our Gao Liang's girlfriend!" Someone else burst out excitedly, raising their voice so loudly that it startled the entire audience.