Going to Jiangsu and Zhejiang

As soon as Wang Yan entered the company, he saw Chen Yu drinking water.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, I just got back from Hong Kong Island."

Chen Yu quickly stood up and said, "Mr. Wang," then added, "I haven't been waiting too long, it's fine."

Wang Yan was speechless at his words. He'd be damned if Chen Yu could get ahead with just those two sentences.

Am I apologizing? Who is he to me?

Without further ado, Wang Yan said, "Follow me."

He led Chen Yu to his office and they sat on the sofa.

"I only briefly reviewed your resume before, I didn't pay much attention to your personal life."

Wang Yan asked, "Are you married?"

Chen Yu looked a bit embarrassed, "Uh... I just... just divorced..."

"What's there to be embarrassed about? I don't know your situation, but from what I understand of you so far, your ex-wife must have initiated the divorce. And you, perhaps in a fit of anger, just agreed."

Wang Yan emphasized the words "ex-wife."

Chen Yu was incredibly surprised that Wang Yan had seen through it so clearly, "Mr. Wang, how did you know?"

Wang Yan smiled confidently, didn't answer, and continued, "You regret it, don't you?"

Chen Yu remained silent.

"Don't put on that sad act, your ex-wife can't see it, and I don't want to."

Wang Yan continued, "Marriage, at the beginning, might be about love. Later, as love fades and passion dies down, you're no longer the same people to each other, and then there's the daily grind of life."

"Where is all that passionate romance? Most couples live a plain and ordinary life."

"I'm not mocking you, you're just one of the majority."

"Most girls might not want fiery passion, but they don't want things to be too bland either."

"You want a stable life, you're not a witty person, and you don't talk much. Your life must be very dull."

"So, obviously, over time, conflicts will arise between you. Small conflicts pile up, affection wears out, and that's it. Just like you and your ex-wife."

Chen Yu looked enlightened, as if he understood everything, and said hopefully, "Mr. Wang, you're absolutely right. Is there any way to win her back?"

Hearing this, Wang Yan felt like kicking the bastard to death. Don't doubt it, Old Wang had the strength.

Why the hell did I pay you fifty thousand to come here? And you're asking me how to get her back? Didn't you even get the emphasis on 'ex-wife'?

Suppressing the urge to kick him, Wang Yan said with a hint of persuasion, "Why do you want to win her back?"

"A marriage that has already failed, even if you successfully reconcile, that experience will be like a thorn, constantly pricking you both."

"A broken mirror can't be perfectly mended. Think about it, can it ever be the same as before?"

Chen Yu thought about it. It was true. Yet, something felt off. He nodded hesitantly at Wang Yan.

"The past cannot be chased, Chen Yu. What you want to retrieve is the past intimacy, not a future of cautious probing and polite distance."

"Tell me, am I right?"

Chen Yu was still not entirely convinced. He had to give his future boss some face, so he nodded hesitantly again.

This isn't working, no effect. Wang Yan continued, "Moreover, you'll be working for me from now on. You'll definitely have to work overtime in the beginning, and later you might even have to travel around the world. Being apart more often, wouldn't that be even worse?"

This time, Chen Yu genuinely agreed and nodded. It was the truth.

"So, since you've let go, why not let go decisively, let go completely? Indecisiveness is not the act of a true man. Why not look elsewhere? The compensation I'm offering isn't low. Enjoy life, and perhaps you'll find a more compatible partner then."

Chen Yu pondered in confusion. He doubted himself. He felt that what Wang Yan said had some truth to it, but not entirely. It was all jumbled up, and he couldn't figure out what to do.

"Alright, stop thinking about it. Let's get down to business."

After letting Chen Yu think for a while, Wang Yan interrupted him. People's thoughts aren't easily changed; if they were, he wouldn't have these skills. Wang Yan had talked about the wonderful world outside, but Chen Yu hadn't experienced it, so how could he believe it? For now, he'd just plant some seeds. Later, when Chen Yu had experienced things, Wang Yan could manipulate him again.

Interrupted by Wang Yan, Chen Yu regained his focus and looked at Wang Yan.

Wang Yan said, "The company will be ready in about another week. You'll follow along for now."

Chen Yu nodded.

"When the time comes, I'll hand the company over to you. Be bold, don't hesitate."

"I have only one requirement. You came from a TV station, so you should know the boundaries, right?"

This is something I have to pay attention to. If Chen Yu foolishly created sensitive content and accidentally stirred up trouble, it would be difficult to handle. Chen Yu was the company manager, and more importantly, he was working for Wang Yan. If something happened, they would come after Wang Yan. He wasn't afraid of those people, but he hated trouble. Those guys were so annoying.

"Mr. Wang, you can rest assured about this. I guarantee there will be no problems."

Such declarations of commitment were basically worthless. He himself had made plenty of them in the past.

"Alright, stop with the empty talk. I want to see no problems, not hear about them."

Wang Yan said to the sheepish Chen Yu, "That's all. Nothing else. Do you have your documents, bank card, and such with you?"

"I have them all."

"Go and complete the onboarding procedures later. I'll transfer the money to you first. This year will be calculated as a full year, also as an early reward for you."

Chen Yu was flattered, momentarily stumbling over his words. "Mr. Wang, I... really..."

"Stop, stop, you can't even speak properly. I understand what you mean. Don't thank me with words, I'll wait for your results."

Seeing that he still wanted to spout some heartfelt, genuine nonsense, Wang Yan quickly cut him off. "Oh right, I forgot to mention last time, you like photography, don't you?"

"Yes, Mr. Wang, I used to dabble in it for a while. What about it?"

"How about this, you can open a photography column then. You're familiar with all this, consider it an added responsibility."

Wang Yan continued, "I won't have you working for nothing. Once you get the hang of the company, I'll get you a full set of equipment. When you have nothing else to do, you can go play around with it."

Chen Yu's face flushed with excitement. To be able to publish news according to his own wishes, take photos when he had time, and not worry about food and drink – his dream life felt within reach.

Afterward, Wang Yan called in the subordinates responsible for the acquisition. After introducing them, he had them take Chen Yu to complete the paperwork amidst Chen Yu's profuse thanks.

Wang Yan then arranged a few more things. After all, they were about to go up against the Liang family, so some preparation was necessary.

After Chen Yu finished the paperwork and left the company, he looked at the balance on his card, his hands trembling with overwhelming excitement.

He directly transferred a hundred thousand to his elderly mother at home and called to inform her. When she asked, he didn't say much, just that it was a project bonus to brush it off.

Hanging up the phone, he looked up at the sky beyond the towering skyscrapers. "Should I consider myself out of that situation now?" Chen Yu asked himself uncertainly.

He pushed aside any distracting thoughts and strode towards the parking lot.

A beautiful life begins today.

Back home, he had another lavish dinner to celebrate his complete rebirth.

However, when Chen Yu looked at Zhong Xiaoqin, he couldn't help but think of Wang Yan's words.

It was the prestige of Wang Yan's identity. The same words, spoken by a successful person, would be taken as golden advice. Spoken by someone insignificant, you'd probably know they were talking nonsense before they even finished their sentence.

"Perhaps I really should think about it carefully."

The earlier joy gone, a distracted Chen Yu finished the grand meal.

When engrossed in a task, time often flies by unnoticed. He was lost in his work, unable to extricate himself.

Wang Yan was startled awake by the noise outside his office. He glanced at the time; it was almost time to get off work.

As he walked out of his office, before he could even see anyone, he heard shouts of "Thank you, Boss Lady."

Hearing this, he knew Gu Jia had arrived. He had only brought one person over to get acquainted.

Wang Yan had already told Gu Jia that she had to come to the company when he returned.

She had timed her arrival perfectly, just before quitting time, so they could pick up Xu Ziyan together later.

As he approached, he saw Gu Jia handing out fruit with two delivery people.

Wang Yan didn't have many subordinates. Apart from a few interns, most of the rest were veterans in their thirties and forties, all earning decent incomes. Although the fruit Gu Jia brought was high-end, they weren't short of money. What mattered was the gesture. This kind of thing was rarer than fruit.

Gu Jia was indeed good at this, skilled at winning people over.

Seeing Wang Yan approach, Gu Jia gave him a gentle smile before turning back to hand out fruit.

While she was busy, Wang Yan went back to tidy his office. When he came out again, Gu Jia had just finished.

After saying goodbye to his subordinates, he put his arm around Gu Jia and left.

Gu Jia had driven his A8, and Wang Yan naturally took the driver's seat.

He started the car and drove towards the kindergarten.

In the car, Gu Jia talked about what had happened in the past two days. She didn't even bother to ask what Wang Yan had been doing in Hong Kong Island.

Unlike when she was with Xu Huanshan, where she managed everything, with Wang Yan, she truly had no intention of meddling. Why bother managing so much? Knowing too much was just a headache.

They chatted and laughed all the way to the kindergarten to pick up Xu Ziyan.

Having not seen them for two days, Xu Ziyan missed them terribly. He peppered them with questions in the car. Wang Yan patiently answered, promising to definitely take him out to play next time.

Back home, Wang Yan took out the gifts he had brought. They made the two of them happy, knowing that their man, their father, was thinking of them.

As for the many things Zhao Jingyu had helped buy, they wouldn't arrive until tomorrow.

He gave Gu Jia a watch, which cost over a hundred thousand.

For the child, it was simpler – a toy he bought at the airport on impulse. It would suffice for now; that toy would likely keep Xu Ziyan entertained for a couple of days.

As expected, when the gifts were presented, both of them were very pleased. One gave a kiss, the other hugged his leg.

Gu Jia cooked dinner, and the family ate together warmly.

"By the way, Wang Yan," Gu Jia said to Wang Yan, who was sitting beside her. "The tea factory we talked about before is ready. I want to go take a look in the next couple of days."

If Gu Jia hadn't mentioned it, Wang Yan would have forgotten about it.

Before he could speak, Xu Ziyan lifted his face from his bowl, casually wiping rice grains from his mouth. He quickly chimed in, "I want to go too! I want to go too!"

Then, his eyes darted around. This wouldn't do; it lacked impact. If he didn't put in some effort, they wouldn't respect him.

He threw down his spoon, no longer eating. He knew asking Gu Jia wouldn't work, so he went straight to hug Wang Yan's waist, acting spoiled and clinging.

"Dad, let's go too. You went to Hong Kong Island without me, and you just said in the car you'd take me to play."

As expected, interest was the best teacher. When it came to playing, his words became clear and logical.

Gu Jia watched Xu Ziyan's antics with a mix of amusement and exasperation. She immediately moved to grab him, not wanting to hit him but needing to teach him a lesson.

Seeing Gu Jia's movement, Xu Ziyan buried his head in Wang Yan's embrace. "Dad, Mom's going to hit me, save me!"

Wang Yan chuckled, stopping Gu Jia and pulling Xu Ziyan out. "Alright, I've thought about it, we'll all go."

"We'll drive there. It'll be a good chance to see the scenery and stuff."

Seeing Wang Yan agree, Xu Ziyan yelped and ran around the room.

Gu Jia watched the jubilant child, worrying about Xu Ziyan's studies. Driving back and forth would take at least half a month. She turned to Wang Yan with concern. "Taking Ziyan and driving, what about his studies?"

Wang Yan waved his hand dismissively. "It's fine. How old is he? Knowledge isn't just from books. Children should broaden their horizons and gain experience. It'll benefit him more than studying right now."

He then changed the subject. "Oh, right, where is that tea factory located?"

"In Pan'an, not too far."

"Pan'an? Then it's perfect. We can swing by Lin'an on the way and see West Lake and all that. Yes, that's decided."

Wang Yan made the final decision. "We'll go tomorrow. Let's get an RV."

Seeing he had decided, Gu Jia couldn't say much more. After subduing the energetic Xu Ziyan, they continued eating and chatting happily.

After dinner came their usual warm routine: tucking Xu Ziyan into bed.

Having tasted the sweetness, and feeling the benefits, Gu Jia felt a bit restless after two days of emptiness. She put in extra effort this time, her performance no less intense than their first time.

The next day, a tired Gu Jia woke up. She habitually reached for her side, but found nothing. She knew Wang Yan must have woken up early to exercise and couldn't help but curse the beast. She was thoroughly worn out by him, yet he could still get up early for exercise the next day. Gu Jia blushed, unwilling to dwell on his stamina.

Dragging her body out of bed, she tidied herself up and went to make breakfast. Wang Yan had hired a nanny. Cleaning such a large house would take half a day for the three of them, so they hired someone mainly for cleaning. Gu Jia didn't need help with cooking. She was determined to win Wang Yan's heart through his stomach, no matter how tired she was. She always insisted on cooking for her husband and son.

There wasn't much else to do. Wang Yan had his usual morning run. Their house was adjacent to the Huangpu River, which felt quite pleasant in the morning. He'd run ten kilometers as a warm-up, then do a couple of sets of boxing, and that would be about it, just to maintain his condition.

He returned home and woke Xu Ziyan. The father and son washed up. Gu Jia had already prepared breakfast. Her cooking skills were undeniable. The simpler the dish, the harder it was to make it well, but she made a simple breakfast look elaborate, which Wang Yan truly enjoyed.

Wang Yan's eating manners were passable. He ate heartily. Xu Ziyan, learning from his father, ate just as fast. Coupled with his martial arts training, he'd open his little mouth and eat fiercely. Their meal looked like a battle. Gu Jia watched the father and son devour their food with a beaming smile, feeling very satisfied.

After breakfast, they took Xu Ziyan to school, and then the couple went to the RV dealership. Wang Yan didn't know much about these things, but he knew one thing: quality was paramount. Wang Yan was direct. Upon arrival, he told the salesperson, "You don't need to tell me about this and that, I don't understand. Just tell me the most expensive one."

The salesperson understood the situation immediately. Without a word, they were led to the display models, the showpieces. These vehicles cost tens of millions, and few people bought them. They looked around casually. The owner clearly had the means, with several showy vehicles: bus-style, off-road, and extended trailers. Wang Yan inspected them one by one and finally chose a bus-style model.

It was twelve meters long, with telescopic extensions for more space. It even had a small garage, and to accommodate this, they got a small car from the salesperson. The interior was divided into two rooms, one large and one small. It was fully equipped with solid wood furniture, leather sofas, and all sorts of amenities. Wang Yan's main reason for choosing it was the two rooms, large and small. Otherwise, a large bed with a child would be too inconvenient and interfere with his "performance."

Driving wasn't an issue, as the system had provided him with a bus driver's license. The main problem was that he didn't know how to drive it; the vehicle was too long to handle easily. But it wasn't a big problem. He had strong learning abilities and was quick. He just needed to practice more today to get used to it. The priority was not to hit anyone, as that would be a terrible sin. As for the rest, he'd just drive slowly, bumping into things occasionally, as practice makes perfect.

It cost over ten million. Money made things easy, and they got it registered and took possession that same day. He told Gu Jia to go take care of her own business, not wanting her to see him driving awkwardly. He was mainly afraid she wouldn't dare ride with him. The rest of the day was spent practicing driving. He was agile and sharp-eyed, picking it up quickly. The main thing was getting the feel for it, as the vehicle was so long with huge blind spots. Once he had the feel, it would be enough.

As he was getting close to mastering it, Wang Yan suddenly realized: he had played enough in this movie world. Why go back to reality? He thought for a long time but couldn't come up with anything. He decided to take it one step at a time and worry about it later, especially since the famine hadn't been resolved yet.

Since they were leaving the next day, Xu Ziyan didn't cause any trouble and went to bed early. Wang Yan and Gu Jia also avoided excessive activity, conserving their energy.

Thanks to Brother Cheng Jiean for another 100 coin reward. Thanks to Brother What's the Situation Zhang Wei for his continued support. Thanks to the six brothers: Book Friend 150522163000641, Man Who Likes Sleeping Naked, Jile Tongzi Xianren, Nangong Yiye, Book Friend 20190925225813879, and Book Friend 20180801180459791 for their monthly votes. Daily thanks to all the brothers who voted for recommendations. Thanks to all the good brothers who commented and those who only read. Thanks to all the brothers for their support. Also, this language point is really difficult to change.