The welcoming applause gradually died down.
Just as a storm raged within Wen Ruan's heart, Jin Meixiao calmly withdrew her gaze from her and swept her eyes across the room again.
Then she sat down gracefully, her back perfectly straight, her hands lightly folded atop the table. Every movement was beyond reproach.
"Let's begin."
Her voice was calm and pleasant, carried clearly to everyone's ears through the built-in microphone system.
Yet after her words fell, Ouyang Xuanyue across from her showed no intention of immediately proceeding with the agenda.
Instead, she turned sideways slightly and faced the entire room.
Then, in a gentle yet equally weighty voice, she took the initiative to speak:
"Before we begin today's agenda, I believe we should formally introduce everyone to our new partner. I trust you have all received the email. Starting today, Ms. Wen Ruan will officially join our Advisory Committee as one of its core advisers."
She gave Wen Ruan, who still looked somewhat nervous beside her, a reassuring and friendly glance.
Only then did she turn her gaze toward the area behind her where the Advisory Committee was seated.
"Next, members of the Advisory Committee, please introduce yourselves."
Wen Ruan immediately straightened up, her expression turning serious and attentive.
Ouyang Xuanyue and Luo Bin had previously given her some introductions to Tang Jin.
She knew that Tang Jin's core inner circle was divided into three major branches: the Family Council, the Executive Committee, and the Strategy and Risk Advisory Committee.
Both Jin Meixiao and Ouyang Xuanyue were members of the Family Council.
Jin Meixiao was the chair of the Executive Committee,
while Ms. Ouyang, though vice chair, also served as chair of the Advisory Committee.
As for Wen Ruan, aside from attending as a special advisory seat, she would also join