Chapter 120 Product Launch
On the day of the press conference, the campus was bustling with activity, and many students came to show their support. Su Qing's silk products were recognized by everyone, and the atmosphere was warm. Lu Xingchen supported silently, feeling proud.
At this time, Qu Meijun also came to the scene with her friends. Although she tried to act happy, she couldn't get rid of the loss in her heart. She stood in the crowd and tried to encourage herself not to care about the interaction between Jiang Ming and Su Qing, but when she saw them together, she still felt jealous and uneasy.
The press conference was in full swing. Su Qing enthusiastically introduced her products on the stage, while Lu Xingchen watched her silently from the audience with a proud smile on his face. Jiang Ming was also in the crowd, showing an approving expression, but his heart was a little complicated.
"Great! Su Qing, you are so awesome!" Lu Xingchen couldn't wait to say to her after she finished.
"Thank you, Xingchen! I can do all this because you are by my side." Su Qing's face was filled with happiness and her heart was full of gratitude to Lu Xingchen.
Qu Meijun watched this scene from the side and felt even more sad. She turned around silently, wanting to leave this suffocating place. However, the moment she turned around, Jiang Ming happened to walk in front of her.
"Meijun, what's wrong with you? Are you unhappy?" Jiang Ming asked with concern, noticing that she looked strange.
"It's okay, I just feel a little tired." Qu Meijun forced a smile and tried her best to look relaxed.
"If you feel bored, you can talk to me." Jiang Ming smiled slightly, seemingly not noticing her disappointment.
Qu Meijun's heart tightened. Although she wanted to talk to Jiang Ming, she didn't want to appear vulnerable in front of him. "I'm really fine. I just want to drink some water." After she said that, she hurried away.
After the press conference, everyone was discussing excitedly, and the atmosphere was lively. Lu Xingchen and Su Qing were surrounded by their classmates, accepting congratulations and praise. Jiang Ming stood aside, sighing slightly, and inevitably felt a little disappointed.
"What's wrong with you?" A friend patted him on the shoulder, "You should celebrate too!"
"It's okay, it's just... there are some things that need to be sorted out." Jiang Ming shook his head, but he was still thinking about Qu Meijun in his heart.
At the same time, Su Qing and Lu Xingchen had just finished a round of thanks when they noticed that Jiang Ming looked a little strange. Su Qing said to Lu Xingchen, "Go ask Jiang Ming what's wrong with him."
Lu Xingchen nodded, walked to Jiang Ming, and asked with concern: "Jiang Ming, how are you doing recently?"
"I'm fine, just thinking about something." Jiang Ming smiled slightly. Although he felt a little disappointed, he didn't want to make his friends worry.
"If you need any help, feel free to tell me." Lu Xingchen patted his shoulder and turned back to Su Qing.
Qu Meijun, who was watching their interaction, felt even more heavy-hearted. She knew that her feelings for Jiang Ming were hopelessly deepening, but at the same time, she also understood that this relationship seemed doomed to be fruitless. So, she decided to temporarily leave this painful environment.
A few days later, Qu Meijun began to focus on her studies and life, trying to make herself better. She participated in school club activities and made some new friends to try to divert her attention. Although she still thought of Jiang Ming from time to time, she tried not to recall those sweet moments.
At the same time, Su Qing and Lu Xingchen's relationship became closer. They planned new products together, and Lu Xingchen often accompanied Su Qing to various activities. In this process, Lu Xingchen got to know Su Qing's dreams and pursuits better, and also discovered her tenacity and hard work. Their feelings continued to heat up under the common goal.
"I hope to make our brand better and let more people know about our products." Su Qing said excitedly at a meeting, with a determined light in her eyes.
"I believe we can do it." Lu Xingchen held her hand, giving her support and encouragement.
The silk brand gradually gained attention and received more and more orders. She felt that everything was moving in a good direction, and Lu Xingchen was always her strongest support.
However, Jiang Ming could not let go of his feelings. He knew that his feelings for Su Qing were becoming more and more complicated, and he was often trapped in contradictions. He tried to maintain a friendly relationship with Su Qing and Lu Xingchen, but he always felt that he was out of place in this friendship.
One day, Jiang Ming ran into Qu Meijun by chance in the campus library. She was concentrating on a book, and her face was no longer smiling. Jiang Ming hesitated for a moment, but still walked over: "Meijun, how are you doing recently?"
Qu Meijun raised her head and forced a smile: "It's okay, I'm just busy reviewing."
Jiang Ming noticed that she looked a little tired, and he couldn't help but feel a little pity for her: "If you need help, I can review with you."
"Thank you, Jiang Ming." Qu Meijun felt warm in her heart, but she felt that she shouldn't rely on him too much. So she tried to adjust her mentality: "I will work hard."
"You will do well." Jiang Ming encouraged, but secretly thought about the distance between him and Su Qing. He knew that he needed to sort out this relationship.
A few days later, the success of the press conference made Su Qing and Lu Xingchen decide to hold a celebration banquet and invite their friends to celebrate together. Qu Meijun was also invited, but she hesitated in her heart, not sure whether she should go.
"Go, Meijun, we all miss you!" a friend persuaded, "This is also a chance to relax."
Finally, Qu Meijun decided to attend. She hoped to have some fun at the party and try not to think about the relationship between Jiang Ming and Su Qing.
At the celebration banquet, everyone was immersed in a happy atmosphere, and the interaction between Lu Xingchen and Su Qing made people around them feel their sweetness. Although Jiang Ming tried to act relaxed, he could always catch the small details between Su Qing and Lu Xingchen, and he couldn't help feeling lost.
"Your product is really great!" A classmate raised his glass to congratulate, and everyone echoed him, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.
"Thank you for your support!" Su Qing said with a smile, "This is the result of our joint efforts."
At this moment, Jiang Ming couldn’t help but stood up and said, “I want to toast to Amelia Su and Lu Xingchen’s success!”
Everyone raised their glasses, and Qu Meijun also raised her glass with a forced smile, but she felt bitter in her heart. She secretly hoped that she could get out of the shadow of this relationship, but every time she saw Jiang Ming's eyes, the pain in her heart surged up again.
After a few rounds of drinking, everyone's mood became more and more high. Lu Xingchen and Su Qing felt each other's heartbeats amid the laughter of the crowd. Lu Xingchen said softly: "It's all worth it."
Su Qing nodded, her face filled with happiness: “With you by my side, I can go so far.”
At the end of the party, Jiang Ming stood up and prepared to leave. He knew that staying any longer would only make him more miserable. Just as he turned to walk out the door, Qu Meijun suddenly caught up with him: "Jiang Ming, wait a minute!"
"Meijun, what's wrong with you?" Jiang Ming stopped and looked at her in confusion.
"I think... can we talk?" Qu Meijun's voice trembled slightly. Although she was a little nervous, she still mustered up the courage.
"Of course." Jiang Ming was slightly stunned and nodded in agreement.
The two found a quiet place, and Qu Meijun finally spoke: "I know you have been paying attention to Amelia Su. I...I want to tell you, I also have something to say."
"You say." Jiang Ming looked at her quietly, and actually he had a lot to say in his heart.
"I like you, Jiang Ming." Qu Meijun finally plucked up the courage and looked straight into his eyes, feeling both expectant and afraid.
Jiang Ming was stunned, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond. He clearly felt Qu Meijun's feelings, but his concern for Su Qing prevented him from giving an immediate answer.
"I know you have Su Qing in your heart." Qu Meijun continued, her voice trembling slightly, "but I want you to know that I am willing to support you no matter what choice you make."
"Meijun..." Jiang Ming felt guilty. He didn't want to hurt this kind girl. In the end, he could only say softly, "Thank you, but my feelings for you... Of course! What topic do you want to discuss next?