With the two of them tacitly understanding each other, the driver parked the car in front of a hotel.
At this time, Shen Zhiyi's face was already red to the roots of his ears.
She lowered her head, twirled her clothes with her fingers, and didn't say a word.
Zhao Chen looked at her appearance and couldn't help but laugh:
"It's not your first time here, why are you still so nervous?"
Shen Zhiyi raised his head and glared at him:
"You still said that!"
There was shame, anger, and a little... expectation in those eyes.
Zhao Chen got out of the car, walked around to the other side, opened the door, and stretched out his hand.
Shen Zhiyi hesitated for a second and put his hand into his palm.
The two walked into the hotel side by side.
There were only two of them in the elevator.
Shen Zhiyi looked at his reflection on the elevator door and suddenly whispered:
"Am I embarrassed today?"
Zhao Chen turned to look at her:
"Why do you say that?"
"In front of Professor Song, I can't say a word..." She paused, "Like a fool."
Zhao Chen stretched out his hand and gently held her shoulders:
"You are not a fool. You are the one who allows me to fight with peace of mind."
Shen Zhiyi raised his head and looked at him.
The elevator door opened.
The guest room door opens and closes.
The moment the curtains were closed, the lights of the city were cut off.
There was only one bedside lamp on in the room, and the light was soft, coating everything with a warm orange color.
Shen Zhiyi is sitting on the edge of the bed with his hands on his knees, like a primary school student waiting for the teacher to ask questions.
Zhao Chen walked up to her, squatted down, and looked into her eyes:
"What are you thinking about?"
Shen Zhiyi shook his head.
Zhao Chen smiled softly and reached out to touch her cheek:
"Don't think too much."
After the passion subsided, the room was so quiet that only the breathing of the two people remained.
Shen Zhiyi huddled in Zhao Chen's arms, her fingers unconsciously drawing circles on his chest.
"Zhao Chen," she suddenly said, "My mother was quite worried when you left my house that day."
Zhao Chen looked down at her:
"What are you worried about?"
"I'm worried that you are angry."
Shen Zhiyi said, "After all, it was your first time to come to the house and you left before you even finished your meal."
Zhao Chen shook his head:
"How could it be? There was indeed an emergency at that time."
"I know." Shen Zhiyi said,
"I explained to them. In the next two days, they watched the news every day and saw the stock price of Henglong dropped like that. My mother was so anxious that she couldn't sleep."
Zhao Chen was silent for a few seconds:
"Uncle and aunt... what do you think of me?"
Shen Zhiyi raised his head and looked at him with light in his eyes:
"They are satisfied."
She clasped her fingers:
"First, be polite.
When I came to the house for the first time, I knew I had to bring a gift, and I chose something unobtrusive - my dad's Fountain Pen. He takes it out and polishes it every day."
Zhao Chen couldn't help but laugh.
"Second, be capable."
Shen Zhiyi continued,
"My dad said that you can manage such a big company well at such a young age. You are much better than those rich second generations who only know how to eat, drink and have fun."
She paused:
"Third, have a strong sense of professionalism.
My mother said that you are so busy and still find time to go home for dinner, which shows that you care about her daughter."
Zhao Chen Listening, the smile on the corner of his mouth became deeper and deeper.
But Shen Zhiyi suddenly changed the topic and said aggrievedly:
"But..."
Zhao Chen looked at her:
"But what?"
"But they also said that I might not be good enough for you."
Shen Zhiyi's voice became quieter,
"You are so good, there must be many good girls around you.
They say that I have a soft character and no independent opinions. If I am wronged in the future, I don't know what to do."
After she finished speaking, she buried her head in his arms and said dullly:
"Actually, I feel the same way."
Zhao Chen was silent for a few seconds.
Then he stretched out his hand and hugged her tighter.
"Zhiyi," he said softly, "Listen to me."
Shen Zhiyi raised his head.
"I'm busy from morning to night every day, and sometimes I don't even have time to eat."
Zhao Chen said, "Do you think I have the heart to sort out those messy things?"
He paused:
"And, do you remember, when everyone doubted me, who chose to believe me?"
Shen Zhiyi said nothing.
"It's you." Zhao Chen said,
"At that time, you and your roommate didn't know anything, yet you dared to hand over 600,000 yuan to me."
He looked at her:
"This trust is more important than anything else."
Shen Zhiyi's eyes are a little red.
"But..."
"There is no but." Zhao Chen interrupted her,
"Your parents are worried because they don't understand me. But you do."
He gently stroked her face:
"I'm not that kind of person."
Shen Zhiyi looked at him for a long time.
Then she suddenly laughed, smiled, and burst into tears.
"Zhao Chen," she said, "You must keep your word."
Zhao Chen nodded:
"The truth is."
Shen Zhiyi buried her head back in his arms and said dullly:
"Then I believe you."
The night is very late.
Occasionally, one or two car honks could be heard outside the window, but they soon fell silent again.
The two chatted for a long time.
Talk about her recent events at school, his thrilling days, and future plans.
At two o'clock in the morning, Shen Zhiyi finally couldn't hold on any longer and fell into a deep sleep.
Zhao Chen Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, I felt a softness that I had never felt before.
This woman is his biggest gain after his rebirth.
More important than Henglong.
He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, and then closed his eyes.
June 22, Zhou Xi, eight o'clock in the morning, Henglong Building 28th floor.
When Zhao Chen opened the door and came in, Su Wantang was already in the office.
"You're back?" She raised her head, "Have you eaten?"
"Already eaten."
Zhao Chen sat down on the sofa, "Call Chen Xi and Aunt Zhang to come over and talk about something."
Su Wantang nodded, picked up the phone and sent two messages.
In less than five minutes, Chen Xi and Zhang Qingxue pushed the door open and came in.
"Zhao Zong." Chen Xi was still holding the tablet in his hand, "The stock price is still rising, and it is now 11.5."
Zhao Chen waved his hand:
"We won't talk about stock prices today. We have something to announce."
Chen Xi and Zhang Qingxue looked at each other and sat down on the sofa.
Zhao Chen looked at them with a calm tone:
"Lin Wanqing, there is no need to stare at it anymore."
Chen Xi was stunned for a moment:
"No need to stare?"
"No need." Zhao Chen said,
"Her Trust Account is already empty. This time, she invested 150 million in Short Selling, lost all her money, and has to spend another 100 million to fill the hole in the agreement to close the position."
He paused:
"This person is no longer a threat to Henglong."
Chen Xi and Zhang Qingxue were both silent.
For several months, they have been monitoring Lin Wanqing's every move - Fund Flow, Related Party Transaction, and their network.
Now, suddenly I say no.
A bit unreal.
Chen Xi suddenly remembered something:
"Zhao Zong, what about the 600 million Equity-like Debt? Does it still need to be resolved? Or should we wait until the project is completed and follow the contract?"
Zhao Chen thought for a while:
"Everything follows normal procedures. Audits should be conducted, rectifications should be made, and payments should be made."
He paused:
"No need to waste energy on her matters anymore."
Zhang Qingxue nodded:
"I understand. I will notify the audit department and handle it according to normal procedures."
Chen Xi also nodded and made a note on the tablet.
Zhao Chen looked at them and suddenly changed the subject:
"One more thing. Chen Xi, help me spread the word."
Chen Xi raised his head:
"What's the rumor?"
"Let's just say Henglong plans to sell its property company."
The office was quiet for two seconds.
Chen Xi's hand stopped in mid-air.
Zhang Qingxue's brows wrinkled slightly.
Su Wantang also raised his head and looked at him.