Office? No, the Top Floor!

After leaving the house, Zhuang Wanshu glanced at the driver and said, "Pull over up ahead and head back yourself. I'll take my little brother there."

The driver froze for a moment, then nodded. "All right, Eldest Sister. Be careful on the road."

He then glanced at Zhuang Xin and gave him a look that said, You're on your own.

Zhuang Xin looked curiously at Eldest Sister and the driver as he left alone. Once Eldest Sister got into the car, her gaze changed. This seemingly gentle and virtuous woman stretched out her fair hands, caressed the steering wheel, and said to Zhuang Xin, "Get in the front passenger seat and fasten your seat belt."

"Oh, okay..."

Zhuang Xin scratched his head and did as she said.

As Eldest Sister stepped on the accelerator, the car roared like a beast. The engine growled, the gears spun at high speed... and the sports car became a blur as it shot forward!

Zhuang Xin stared blankly as the speed kept climbing, quickly reaching its limit.

Even he sucked in a breath at the sight of the scenery flying backward.

This Eldest Sister looked gentle and virtuous, yet she had such a wild side.

It was not until they reached the city, where sparse traffic began to appear, that Zhuang Wanshu gradually slowed down.

"Did I scare you?" Zhuang Wanshu flashed a charming smile. "I haven't driven in a while. I've been busy lately, so I thought I'd take the chance to get some practice while bringing you out."

"Eldest Sister, did you... teach yourself to drive like this?"

"Mm. I used to compete in racing and won second prize. After that, I raced a few more times and lost every one. I had no choice but to come back and inherit the family business."

"Cough, cough!"

If other racers heard that, they would probably be so angry they spat blood.

"We're almost there. Zhu Zuo's company is up ahead. In front of this 'big brother' of yours, you should watch yourself. I don't know how close you are with General Manager Zhu, but I heard Uncle and the others say that Zhu Zuo isn't as simple as he appears."

"I understand." Zhuang Xin agreed on the surface, but he was not worried at all. After taking over so many connections, he had come to understand just how reliable the system was.

Ten minutes later, the car entered Guanglong Real Estate Co., Ltd. and stopped in the parking lot.

Zhuang Wanshu took out her phone and called Zhu Zuo. "We're here."

Sitting in his office, Zhu Zuo looked at Zhuang Wanshu's number and revealed a strange smile. "All right, come in. I've arranged for someone to take you straight up to the office."

"Mm, all right. I brought Zhuang Xin with me too."

"Little Brother Zhuang? Oh, then come directly to the top floor."

Zhu Zuo's voice became much gentler before he hung up.

Zhuang Wanshu was stunned. The top floor was Zhu Zuo's private domain. Even when receiving distinguished guests, she had never heard of anyone being allowed up there. Only Zhu Zuo's relatives, old friends of many years, and his wife and children could enter.

And this time, he was letting them go to the top floor?

"All right, General Manager Zhu has already made the arrangements. Stay close to me, and don't embarrass the Zhuang family." Zhuang Wanshu straightened her clothes, picked up her briefcase, got out of the car, and entered the Guanglong Real Estate building.

The moment they entered, a beautiful secretary respectfully said, "Miss Zhuang, Young Master Zhuang, this way, please!"

However, her gaze lingered more on Zhuang Xin.

She had received a call from General Manager Zhu upstairs just now and learned that Zhuang Xin was coming. She had been extremely curious about who this "little brother" was, the one General Manager Zhu had personally arranged people to help last time.

As far as she knew, General Manager Zhu had never cared so much about anyone.

Even toward her, his lover, he was indifferent, summoning her when he wanted and dismissing her when he was done.

"Why are you staring at me?" Zhuang Xin asked awkwardly under the gaze of such a gorgeous woman.

"Hehe, it's nothing. Young Master Zhuang is truly an outstanding man. With General Manager Zhu's help, you'll definitely soar to great heights. Oh, no, you're already in the sky. You even have the Zhuang family behind you."

As she spoke, she led them to a private elevator.

This elevator had only two buttons: the first floor and the top floor.

"By the way, Secretary Lin, did General Manager Zhu say anything about my brother's delayed payment of the contract funds?" Zhuang Wanshu had visited Guanglong Real Estate several times and knew Zhu Zuo's temper.

Based on what usually happened, if someone failed to make up the contract payment, that company would likely have all business dealings cut off by the next day.

"No! General Manager Zhu said that even if Young Master Zhuang doesn't pay, it's fine. Consider it a gift from him."

"A gift? A gift worth more than one billion?"

Zhuang Wanshu was astonished. Even their Great Grandfather had only given Zhuang Xin one billion as startup capital. Yet this "big brother" with no blood relation was willing to advance so much money for Zhuang Xin?

"Yes. General Manager Zhu also said that Young Master Zhuang saved his life. For the rest of his life, he recognizes only this one brother." Secretary Lin's voice could not have been gentler as she even nudged Zhuang Xin with her shoulder.

"I'd long heard that General Manager Zhu values loyalty and repays kindness. It seems the rumors are true." Zhuang Wanshu frowned. Though she said that, she was still somewhat worried.

In her view, at their level, even so-called life-saving grace had long ceased to matter much. Besides, according to the information she had received, Zhuang Xin "saving Zhu Zuo" back then had merely been an accident.

Even if Zhu Zuo said nothing, no one would have known.

Yet Zhu Zuo had specifically brought it up and was treating Zhuang Xin so well. Perhaps it had something to do with Zhuang Xin being part of the Zhuang family.

Once Zhuang Xin inherited the position of family head, he would hold a certain amount of power no matter what. Perhaps that was the reason.

At that thought, Zhuang Wanshu sighed inwardly.

While she was lost in thought, the elevator finally stopped at the top floor.

When the doors opened, a soft red carpet spread across the floor, leading directly to a room at the far end.

The room's door was open, and the surroundings were quiet.

As they walked down the corridor, they could see through a nearby glass window an open-air swimming pool built on the top floor. Beyond it were streams of traffic and the bustling buildings of the city.

When they reached the doorway, Zhu Zuo's voice sounded from inside with a laugh. "You're here? Come in and have some tea."

Zhu Zuo walked to the door with a smile, shook hands with Zhuang Wanshu and Zhuang Xin, then invited them inside.

"General Manager Zhu, we came this time to have my brother settle the project payment and finalize the contract. Making it official is good for everyone."

"I understand. Didn't Miss Zhuang already bring the contract? This can be resolved at any time. I'm more interested in welcoming my little brother. I'd like to treat him to a meal later. Miss Zhuang wouldn't ruin the bond between us brothers, would you?" After saying that, Zhu Zuo draped an arm around Zhuang Xin's shoulders and led him inside with a smile.

Zhuang Wanshu was stunned by Zhu Zuo's intimate gesture.

She had never seen Zhu Zuo act like this, nor had anyone ever received such treatment from him.

Even if their Great Grandfather came, Zhu Zuo would probably only receive him with the most ordinary courtesy.