Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 343: Missing the Opportunity This Time Forever

Chapter 343: Chapter 343: Missing the Opportunity This Time Forever

"The data module was already squared away earlier. The presentation on stage went pretty smoothly, look over there!"

Yu Ran pointed towards the stage, her tone unable to conceal the thrill and pride.

A sense of honor spontaneously welled up, especially achieving success after handling an unexpected situation made emotions surge even more.

On the big screen, the satellite launch simulation was proceeding in an orderly fashion, the data appearing accurately without error as the simulated satellite slowly ascended, heading into space.

The audience below watched intently, occasionally whispering to each other.

Xia Xingzhi stood off to the side of the stage, a bright gleam flickering in his eyes.

Xia Mingzhu blurted out, "Wasn’t the data module with me?"

Without the data module, even if you have the data, to integrate it would require a lot of manpower and time, certainly not something that could be settled in such a short period.

"We have already sorted it out." Yu Ran did not mention Jiang Zhe’s name.

It was only after someone reminded him that he realized Qin Jingchen’s identity was no ordinary matter, and he did not know if Jiang Zhe would want to be mentioned, so he chose a very broad expression.

"How is that possible?" Xia Mingzhu’s voice was hoarse and unpleasant.

Seeing her attitude, Yu Ran couldn’t help but wonder, "Mingzhu, are you not happy that we managed to integrate the data module on our own?"

"That’s not what I mean. I came here without even conducting a check because I was worried. Of course, I’m happy to see that you’ve resolved the issue, but it’s inevitable that I also feel a little down, as if I’ve made a wasted trip."

Yu Ran understood her feelings and chuckled, "Then don’t worry about it, everything is handled. Why don’t you go back and do your check first, and we’ll come to see you after we’re done being busy."

"I’ll wait until your presentation is finished," Xia Mingzhu said.

Yu Ran still had to help out, so she couldn’t stay with Xia Mingzhu for long.

By close to noon, the entire project presentation was successfully completed.

The audience burst into applause, and the blond, blue-eyed people were also whispering to each other.

The person leading the group stood up and spoke to Xia Xingzhi, expressing his admiration and approval of the entire project presentation.

It was evident that the whole presentation was very successful, and Xia Xingzhi had obtained significant recognition and credibility in this project.

Xia Mingzhu sat in her wheelchair, and her head, which had been numb, started to throb faintly.

She had put so much thought in and made such an effort, only to have ended up trapping herself, while Xia Xingzhi was unaffected.

Seeing reporters from national-level newspapers from Dragon Emperor Country and M Country around her, she clenched her fists tightly.

All her efforts turned out to be just an opportunity for Xia Xingzhi to showcase himself. From today onwards, the brilliant record of the aerospace career would inevitably include the name Xia Xingzhi.

As for herself, she would forever miss this opportunity.

Jiang Zhe and Qin Jingchen did not leave immediately either.

The close call of today’s project certainly indicated that there were still issues within the project team.

She naturally wanted to understand the reasons.

Only after all the guests had left did Xia Xingzhi finally get a chance to finish up.

With the caregiver pushing her over, Xia Mingzhu greeted him when she saw Xia Xingzhi, "Cousin."

Xia Xingzhi’s expression turned slightly grim as he saw the remaining bloodstains on her face but still asked, "Where are you hurt?"

"I haven’t had a check yet. I was worried I would be needed here, so I hurried over. But as it turned out, I wasn’t needed."

Having said so much, Xia Xingzhi couldn’t very well blame her. Instead, he simply said to Yu Ran, "Tell the police they can close the case. Later on, you write a report and submit it to the entire institute."

The latter sentence was directed at Xia Mingzhu.

Xia Mingzhu was slightly startled, realizing that they had indeed called the police.

Indeed, considering the importance of the data module she had taken and her subsequent disappearance, it warranted an investigation by the authorities.

Fortunately for her, everything she did was traceable, justifiable, and she really had exploited that aspect, which meant even if the police actually got involved, she could completely justify herself.

Moreover, she did indeed rush to the scene, just a little late.

Still, after all her meticulous efforts, to end up with such a result filled Xia Mingzhu’s heart with bitterness and annoyance.

She didn’t have to do anything, and she would still have had the chance to go on stage. Xia Xingzhi did not deny her effort or deprive her of her platform to shine...

Xia Xingzhi then sternly said, "But regardless, you were wrong this time. Taking away all the data modules without creating a backup, normally following your habits might not be a big problem, but in critical situations, it shows the severity of the problem. I will write a report to the institute later, and in the future, all important data must be managed and stored more strictly."

Feeling guilty, Xia Mingzhu dared not argue and spoke softly, "I know I was wrong, I will get rid of that habit. It won’t happen again."

"Yes, Xingzhi, Mingzhu already knows she made a mistake. I think for this matter, let’s ask the institute to consider punishment appropriately. Mingzhu is still injured; she can’t keep staying here, right? After all, she rushed here without even having a check done, truly worried about the entire project," Yu Ran stepped in to mediate.

"Alright then, go have your checkup first," Xia Xingzhi relented, considering Xia Mingzhu was still injured, he would not have been so easy to speak with otherwise, "I’ll write the report for the institute later."

Upon hearing this, Xia Mingzhu immediately understood. If Xia Xingzhi was the one to write it, he would surely take more responsibility onto himself and help her clear her name.

She did understand Xia Xingzhi’s character quite well; he had always seen himself as an elder brother and was unambiguous when it came to taking responsibility.

With the issue resolved, Xia Mingzhu couldn’t be bothered to care anymore.

Jiang Zhe, who had been quietly watching on the side, couldn’t help but chuckle upon hearing this.

Xia Mingzhu turned around to see her, and also noticed Qin Jingchen and his group.

She felt displeased, "Jiang Zhe, what are you doing here?"

Xia Mingzhu’s performance in front of Xia Xingzhi had not gone unnoticed by Qin Jingchen and his group.

Xia Xingzhi, being inherently kind, did not wish to suspect others of ulterior motives, but these outsiders saw right through Xia Mingzhu’s intentions.

Hearing Xia Mingzhu target Jiang Zhe, Fen Ye was the first to object, "What, is this place yours?"

"Although this isn’t my home, it is a very important place, and ordinary people simply cannot enter. You being here, who knows if you might take something or do something?" Xia Mingzhu was already full of resentment and needed someone to vent on.

Jiang Zhe had just walked into the line of fire, and it was her misfortune.

Xia Xingzhi immediately stopped Xia Mingzhu, "Xia Mingzhu!"

"Cousin, aren’t you going to ask them to leave?" Xia Mingzhu didn’t want to see Jiang Zhe anymore.