At noon, the sky was gray with the warm winter sun obscured by smog. The wind picked up, and pedestrians hurriedly clambered into cars or towering buildings nearby. Trees by the road swayed, leaves flew in the air, drifting to distant places.
Three luxury cars pulled up at the entrance of a lavish hotel. Several middle-aged men in suits stepped out, exchanging pleasantries as they walked into the hotel. The reception staff came forward to greet them and guided everyone up the empty grand staircase to the second floor and into an opulent private room.
Leading the group was Shi Huansheng, the general manager of Yinxiang Group, a brilliant graduate from Huaxia University of Science and Technology. After graduation, Shi Huansheng joined Yinxiang Group as a regular employee and within five years, soared to the position of general manager, earning the board's deep approval. His journey was smooth and envied by many, though no one knew the reason behind it.
