Sometimes, love doesn't begin with a conversation. Sometimes, it starts with a glance, a presence, an unspoken moment of admiration—a moment where someone captures your attention in a way that lingers long after they’ve left the room. That’s exactly how it happened with Liqun (aka Linda Fang).

It wasn’t at a dinner, nor was it during an introduction—it was at the Canbes Forum Foundation, a prestigious event where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries gathered. Liqun was not just attending—she was presenting and participating in a discussion panel, commanding the room with her intelligence, poise, and undeniable presence.

The Woman Who Stood Out

In a room filled with accomplished individuals, she stood out.

I noticed her immediately—not just because she was strikingly beautiful, but because she radiated confidence and elegance. She wasn’t simply there to be seen; she was a key voice in the conversation, speaking with insight and passion.

When the time came for the awards, I watched as Liqun took the stage in her stunning dress. The moment she accepted her award, she glowed—not just from the spotlight but from the undeniable presence she carried.

And I thought to myself, "Who is she?"

I hadn’t met her yet, we hadn’t exchanged words, and still, I felt drawn to her.

A Missed Opportunity?

Looking back, I should have arranged to present her award myself—it would have been the perfect excuse to introduce myself right then and there. Ha Ha! But fate had other plans.

Instead, I simply watched as she moved through the room, my eyes following her every now and then. She had no idea that, in that moment, someone in the crowd had already noticed her.

Destiny Had a Different Timeline

At that event, we didn’t speak. We didn’t meet. We were just two people in the same space, unaware that in just a few weeks, our paths would finally cross.

That night, I left the event without knowing if I’d ever see her again. But as fate would have it, our story wasn’t meant to end there.

A few weeks later, at a dinner gathering, I finally got my chance to meet her—this time, not just as an observer, but as a man interested in knowing the woman who had unknowingly captured his attention that night at Canbes Forum.

And so, our story truly began.