Zhao Qinghua

Chapter 37: Zhao Qinghua (14 chapters today)

"Does your dad know you invested all your money into Tianzhi?" Chen Mengchuan shifted closer, pressing his body against Zhao Wanyu.

Zhao Wanyu shook her head, "They don't even know I became an internet celebrity. What do you think?"

"They rarely pay attention to me. The group's affairs are too busy, the infighting among shareholders is fierce, and now Huaxia's real estate industry is starting to decline. Under strict control, many real estate companies are seeking transformation, and external competition is even more intense."

"Although Huayue Group is one of the faster ones to adapt, it still faces many challenges. The initial co-investment of 200 million yuan into Ke University was Huayue Real Estate's most successful investment. Now, with Ke University's market value close to 60 billion yuan, the initial investment of 200 million yuan has already yielded over 20 times the return."

"Ahem, so my parents know about our relationship?" Chen Mengchuan asked awkwardly.

"I've only told my mom a little bit... My dad doesn't care about these things... As long as I'm happy, he's happy."

"So your dad is coming tomorrow too?" Chen Mengchuan asked.

Zhao Wanyu nodded and giggled, "There will be quite a few leaders, and entrepreneurs from the province. My dad will be here too. He doesn't know I'm in Suzhou yet."

"So you're going to surprise your dad tomorrow?"

"Get out of here, I'm giving him a surprise."

Chen Mengchuan chuckled.

"Then tomorrow... do you want to meet him first tomorrow?" Zhao Wanyu said shyly.

"In what capacity?" Chen Mengchuan rubbed his nose and smiled.

"The kept boy toy I'm supporting. How about that identity? You're living off me now." Zhao Wanyu said with a smile.

Chen Mengchuan burst out laughing and moved his hands, "Then I'll be your kept boy toy from now on."

"Ah! Don't reach... I haven't showered yet, let go, let go... Ah!~ No... not there..." Zhao Wanyu moaned.

The next day, Chen Mengchuan, who had specifically set an alarm to wake up early, found that Zhao Wanyu was even earlier and had already prepared breakfast. After washing up and eating breakfast, they got into Zhao Wanyu's car and left.

"What's wrong? You've been staring at me since we left the house," Chen Mengchuan asked with a smile from the passenger seat.

"I should buy you a set of clothes," Zhao Wanyu sighed, unable to help herself.

Chen Mengchuan was taken aback, "Oh, clothes. Is it too late to buy some now?"

Zhao Wanyu thought for a moment and shook her head, "Forget it, you're not making a living with your looks anyway."

"Hey, that's going too far," Chen Mengchuan retorted, unconvinced.

"Your previous short-sleeved shirts were only gray crew-neck T-shirts. Now your long-sleeved ones are also gray crew-neck long-sleeved T-shirts. How much do you love gray T-shirts?" Zhao Wanyu complained.

Chen Mengchuan smiled, "Don't you think trying on all sorts of clothes is a waste of time? I think gray is fine, it doesn't show dirt."

"I shouldn't be discussing this topic with you," Zhao Wanyu said, ending the conversation powerlessly. When she was packing Chen Mengchuan's clothes, she had already noticed that Chen Mengchuan only had two types of clothes, and one type of jeans. Gray crew-neck T-shirts with no logos, six short-sleeved ones and five long-sleeved ones. Five pairs of identical gray-blue jeans, and three pairs of white-soled gray athletic boots.

The car drove into the Suke Electronics parking lot. There were many vehicles in the factory today. Even though it was early in the morning, many external vehicles had already parked inside.

Chen Mengchuan frowned slightly upon seeing so many external buses.

After getting out of the car, he called Xu Shuwei, knowing that Xu Shuwei had been living and eating at the factory recently.

"Mengchuan, you're here?" Xu Shuwei asked.

"Yeah, what's with all the buses at the factory?" Chen Mengchuan asked directly.

Xu Shuwei replied with a wry smile, "Those are cars from the Provincial Department. Don't you think it's appropriate? But we can't have them park outside, can we? Some people arrived early. The leaders from the Provincial Department are probably at the municipal government now and will arrive around 9:30."

"I didn't think it through, but we need to build a parking lot outside the factory in the future." Chen Mengchuan didn't say anything else and hung up.

He glanced at Zhao Wanyu, who was on the phone.

Zhao Wanyu trotted over, a smile on her face.

After Zhao Wanyu hung up the phone, Chen Mengchuan asked, "There's something behind that smile of yours."

"Really? What's wrong with my smile? Isn't it sweet? My dad is here, let's go find him," Zhao Wanyu said with a smile.

Chen Mengchuan nodded and walked beside Zhao Wanyu.

They quickly found Zhao Wanyu's father, Zhao Qinghua, by a black commercial vehicle on the other side of the parking lot. He was talking to several people beside him.

"Dad," Zhao Wanyu walked over and called out.

Zhao Qinghua, dressed in a suit, turned around and grunted. His gaze swept over Chen Mengchuan as he asked, "When did you come to Suzhou? And you're here to join the fun."

"I've been here for a while," Zhao Wanyu smiled.

"What about your work at Ke University?"

"I quit. You guys fired Sister Wang, so why should I stay?" Zhao Wanyu snorted.

Zhao Qinghua smiled, "Someone has to take the blame. Wang Fanghua's dismissal had nothing to do with me; that was the board's decision."

"Hmph, it was you guys anyway," Zhao Wanyu said.

"Is this your friend?" Zhao Qinghua asked, looking at Chen Mengchuan with a smile.

Zhao Wanyu's face flushed slightly, revealing a hint of shyness, "My friend, Chen Mengchuan."

Chen Mengchuan stepped forward, extended his hand with a smile, and said, "Uncle Zhao, hello, I'm Chen Mengchuan."

Zhao Qinghua shook his hand and smiled, "Little Chen, your accent is from Jiangmu Town?"

"He's really from Jiangmu Town. Uncle Zhao, you have sharp ears," Chen Mengchuan nodded.

"You and Wanyu...?" Zhao Qinghua asked with a smile.

Zhao Wanyu blushed and interrupted him, "Friends!"

"Hehehehe." Zhao Qinghua chuckled, seriously sizing up Chen Mengchuan. He nodded, a hint of favor in his gaze for this young man dressed ordinarily but carrying himself with confidence.

"Provincial leaders are coming down today, and your Second Uncle will be here too. If you have nothing else to do, just follow along and don't interrupt. What does young Chen do now?" Zhao Qinghua instructed his daughter before asking Chen Mengchuan.

"He's a colleague from our company. He comes from a technical background," Zhao Wanyu answered for him.

Chen Mengchuan gave an awkward smile and nodded. Zhao Wanyu's explanation was perfectly accurate.

"Wanyu, is this your boyfriend?" a young man's voice called out from the left. Three men, two older and one younger, all dressed in suits, walked over. The one who spoke was a handsome, well-built young man.

"Uncle Zhao," the man greeted Zhao Qinghua with a smile.

"Old Wu, you're not late either," the older man among the three spoke, his voice full of vigor.

"Old Wu, you're not late either. Wanyu, Mengchuan, you all go chat with Yihao. You young people talk amongst yourselves. I need to speak with your Uncle Wu about something," Zhao Qinghua said with a smile, then walked off to the side with the newcomers, leaving Chen Mengchuan and Zhao Wanyu with the others.

Four chapters today!