Even After My Death
Chapter 526 - 428: Huo Song and Huo Miao

Chapter 526: Chapter 428: Huo Song and Huo Miao

Huo’s press conference was prepared on the 13th floor.

Today, after Huo’s released the news of the press conference, many famous media outlets and online influencers took the initiative to contact Huo’s before Chen Qi even had the chance to invite them, seeking a ticket to the press conference. As one could imagine, with Jiang Ning as the traffic magnet, this afternoon’s press conference was bound to be bustling.

When Huo Li, Jiang Ning, and the others went downstairs, aside from Huo’s staff, the meticulously arranged hall was filled with entertainment reporters and some well-known internet personalities, all carrying professional equipment or holding microphones.

Chen Qi and a few assistants were standing at the elevator entrance. As soon as Huo Li appeared, Chen Qi spoke in a low voice, "President Huo, the venue is ready. We can start at any time."

Huo Li’s dark eyes looked towards the hall and asked, "Has Chairman Huo arrived?"

After all, with such an important occasion, Huo Song was not only the company chairman but also Jiang Ning’s biological father. If he didn’t show up, who knows what the media would speculate.

Chen Qi replied promptly, "I just made contact, and Chairman Huo said he’ll be here shortly."

Huo Li nodded. He turned his head to look at Jiang Ning and Qi Xingzhou, who had just come out of the elevator. His usually expressionless face revealed a hint of warmth as he said in a clear voice, "Chen Qi said that the venue is ready. Let’s go in."

Knowing he was deliberately displaying a close and amiable relationship with Jiang Ning in public, she did not expose him and nodded in cooperation.

Their appearance immediately became the center of everyone’s attention.

"Ah! Jiang Ning is here!"

It was unclear who shouted, but everyone in the lobby turned their gaze towards Jiang Ning.

Their eyes were eager, like bees spotting a blooming flower ready for pollination.

They couldn’t wait to swarm around Jiang Ning.

Even though Chen Qi was prepared and immediately, along with other security staff, stood in front of Huo Li and Jiang Ning, it was to no avail.

Everyone was overly enthusiastic about Jiang Ning. The incessant clicks of cameras echoed, and several microphones were thrust in front of Jiang Ning. The voices of the crowd were like ducks in a market, ceaselessly quacking:

"Jiang Ning, why did you come to work at Huo’s? May I ask how much Huo’s is paying you monthly, and would you mind disclosing it?"

"Jiang Ning, have you reconciled with the Huo Family?"

"Jiang Ning, can you share your future plans? Will you continue on the path of an internet celebrity, using your popularity to help Huo’s sell products through live broadcasts?"

"..."

The scene was instantly chaotic.

"Everybody, quiet down please!"

"Please everyone, quiet down!"

"The press conference is about to begin. Can you please save your questions for later?"

Chen Qi and the staff members who were maintaining order continuously reached out to shield Jiang Ning from reporters trying to get close to her. However, with so many reporters present today, it was like fighting a losing battle against overwhelming numbers.

Chen Qi frowned deeply; he had underestimated the fervor these people had for Jiang Ning. He had previously told everyone to wait until the press conference began to ask their questions, and everyone had seemingly agreed.

Now, this frenzy... was clearly due to the excitement of seeing Jiang Ning, causing them to forget what they had promised earlier!

As the situation seemed about to spiral out of control, Jiang Ning leaned forward slightly and proactively moved closer to one of the microphones. With a smile in her eyes, she spoke clearly, "Don’t worry, everyone, I’ll answer all your questions later. For now, please let us through."

The moment she spoke, the previously agitated reporters pushing forward suddenly complied:

"Okay!"

"Jiang Ning! We’ll listen to you!"

"Quick, quick, quick, everyone move back a bit, don’t crowd."

The suddenly relieved Chen Qi: "..."

He and the security staff had almost exhausted themselves trying to persuade the crowd, who had turned a deaf ear.

Now, with just a few simple words from Jiang Ning, everyone acted as if they had received imperial orders, obediently falling into line.

Huo Li’s gaze flickered as well. It was the first time he had faced the full extent of Jiang Ning’s influence in person, which was even greater than he had imagined.

Suddenly, he regretted not having Jiang Ning sign the share transfer agreement for the five percent stake first.

After the incident with Madam Huo and the twins earlier, Huo Li couldn’t shake off a foreboding feeling.

He gave Chen Qi an urging glance. Chen Qi immediately walked ahead, leading everyone into the venue.

Though the setup of the venue was a bit hurried, it was also carefully arranged. The reporters were led by staff members to their designated seats below, while Jiang Ning followed Huo Li, sitting together with other company executives.

Huo Li even took a special glance at Qi Xingzhou, who had been following Jiang Ning closely, and asked in confusion, "Why did you bring a friend with you today?"

"I have business," Jiang Ning answered succinctly, her gaze fixed on the large screen in front of her, somewhat expectant. "When does the press conference start?"

Huo Li looked down at his watch.

There were two minutes left until the press conference was due to start. Chen Qi, serving as a temporary host, stood onstage holding a microphone, delivering some pleasantries to warm up the crowd.

The attendees were nearly all present, except for the notable absence of Chairman Huo Song.

Huo Li’s brow furrowed slightly.

Suddenly, a commotion arose from among the reporters in the back, as if they had seen something eye-catching. Not only did they rise from their seats and look back, but they also turned their cameras, initially pointed at the stage, toward the venue’s entrance!

There were hushed but excited exchanges, as if they were witnessing some exclusive breaking news.

Chaos broke out behind him. Reacting instinctively, Huo Li turned around. His eyes followed the direction of the reporters’ cameras toward the entrance, and then his expression darkened. Huo Song and Huo Miao appeared before everyone.

Who didn’t know about Huo Miao’s two-decade-long impersonation as Jiang Ning?

Despite the fact that it had been over two months since that revelation, the matter remained a source of simmering anger among netizens.

Unfortunately, since the end of the "Survive for 30 Days" reality show, Jiang Ning and Huo Miao had not appeared together in public.

What was going on today?

Ah, ah, ah!

Huo Miao hadn’t been kicked out of the Huo Family?!

And she was following behind Huo Song, appearing at Jiang Ning and Huo’s press conference!

What did this imply?

After all that Huo Miao had done to wrong Jiang Ning, could the two really reconcile and act like stepsisters with different parents?

The media’s faces lit up with excitement, snapping away at Huo Song and Huo Miao!