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That evening, at Bei Wei's house.

The dining table was laden with dishes, all prepared by Chen Lu.

"Zhang Yang, you have no idea how my friends reacted when they saw me today," Chen Lu, grinning from ear to ear. "Their eyes practically popped out of their sockets, and they all praised me for finding such a good son-in-law."

She wasn't intentionally showing off or being pretentious.

But I bought that outfit to wear, not to keep it hidden away, so naturally I wore it when meeting friends.

As for the results, they far exceeded expectations.

Zhang Yang ate his food, smiling as he listened to Chen Lu recount her day's experiences, finding it quite interesting.

He hadn't seen this kind of seemingly melodramatic plot in real life for a long time, because now everyone around him knew his identity and power, and everyone fawned over him, showing him great respect or addressing him as Chairman Zhang.

The higher you climb, the colder it gets; the mundane realities of human life have long since faded from his memory.

"Zhang Yang... don't blame me for being nosy, but you two aren't getting any younger. Have you considered having a child?" Chen Lu looked at Zhang Yang, who looked incredibly handsome under the lights, and suddenly couldn't help but ask.

"Mom..." Bei Wei said gently, pulling her mother along.

"It's my fault, I was too talkative." Chen Lu realized her mistake and said, "Auntie was just speaking from the heart, I couldn't help it, Zhang Yang, please don't mind."

"It's alright, Auntie," Zhang Yang said with a light laugh. "We'll leave the child to fate."

For someone who will soon live to be two hundred years old, with a peak lifespan of over a hundred years, thinking about having children is too far off.

He doesn't have that idea yet, at least not right now.

Maybe at thirty? Maybe at forty? Or maybe one day, the thought of having a child will suddenly come to mind.

Who can predict the future?

"Then... then Auntie, tonight..." Chen Lu hesitated for a moment, just about to speak.

"Auntie, no need, you can stay at home." Zhang Yang and Bei Wei exchanged a glance and smiled.

On a summer night in August, Zhang Yang stood on the balcony with Bei Wei in his arms, enjoying the view outside and feeling the cool breeze on their faces.

"Don't take my mom's words seriously today." Bei Wei turned to look at Zhang Yang. "She's very genuine; sometimes she speaks her mind without thinking too much."

"That's a normal thought, my parents feel the same way," Zhang Yang laughed. "Like I said... if we can have it, we will."

"You said it, so don't leave anytime soon," Bei Wei smiled.

Seeing Bei Wei's pure joy, Zhang Yang felt a slight pang of guilt.

Because he knew that as long as he didn't loosen the restrictions, it would all be for nothing in the end.

Fortunately, this is only temporary.

Though late, it will come eventually; the child will come.

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Throughout August, Zhang Yang rarely returned to Magic City, and given that he had a lot of things to do, he naturally stayed there.

As for the company, under Zhou Zhaodong's arrangement, the company gradually moved to the Vantone Bank Tower.

Zhang Yang now has an unimaginable amount of liquid funds. He has even considered terminating the naming rights contract with Wantong Bank and renaming the building Cloud Sea Tower instead.

However, since it's a long-term contract, there's no rush.

Thus, the company's location on the Huangpu River, a small landmark, and one that belongs to its own enterprise, can be considered a milestone.

On the other hand, since the last gathering of bigwigs, Cloud Sea Club has quickly become famous throughout Shanghai and the Magic City's elite circles.

Cloud Sea Club has quickly become a highly sought-after top social venue in Magic City.

Countless newly rich individuals, unable to join the ranks, can only sigh in vain.

Zhang Yang spends his days either at the company or at Cloud Sea Club Magic City, chatting with top business tycoons in Shanghai, drinking tea and alcohol, and living a rather pleasant life.

At this point, Mr. Zhang's reputation was at its zenith in the two top wealth circles of Beijing and Shanghai.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that everyone in the world knows you.

Evenings belong to the sweet girl.

During this period, the sweet girl has been working incredibly hard, taking the initiative every night, hoping to make an endless effort for that possibility in the shortest possible time.

Zhang Yang gets thoroughly groped by the sweet girl until the early hours of the morning every day.

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The Vantone Bank Tower offers unobstructed views of the Huangpu River.

Board Office:

After working for a while, Luo Zhiqing has gradually adapted to the pace and her job.

His relationship with Bai Jingyi finally became harmonious.

"Congratulations on your promotion!" Bai Jingyi sat down at the desk next to Luo Zhiqing. "Chairman Zhang just asked me to tell you. Oh, and he also gave us half a day to go shopping with you."

"You even have an outfit?" Luo Zhiqing, somewhat surprised.

"You still don't understand Chairman Zhang's character. When has he ever mistreated anyone around him?" Bai Xiaomi gently tidied the folders on the table, her expression seemingly lost in sweet bliss.

It's more than just not treating them unfairly.

Now, she enjoys Mr. Zhang's favor, owns a 30 million yuan mansion, Porsche 911, receives a generous monthly salary, and is showered with various luxury goods from Mr. Zhang.

It was like falling into an abyss of happiness.

"Then... what are the standards?" Luo Zhiqing couldn't help but ask again.

"Standards? What standards?" Bai Jingyi blinked, then finally realized the difference between Luo Zhiqing and herself.

She herself doesn't have a fixed standard, of course, but well, that's Xiao Luo...

"Forget it, you can come with me. There's no fixed standard, as long as it looks nice. I'll buy it and reimburse you afterwards, you don't need to worry about it."

"Okay then." Luo Zhiqing nodded hesitantly.

Downstairs at the company, the two walked straight towards Bai Jingyi's Porsche 911.

Luo Zhiqing glanced at it from afar.

Although the car is registered under the company's name, everyone knows that it is Assistant Bai's personal car, and no one except Bai Jingyi would ever touch it.

She uses the car, and the maintenance, fuel, and insurance are all paid for by the company.

That's so enviable!

"Let's go, get in the car." Bai Jingyi glanced at Luo Zhiqing's expression, noting it down.

After getting on the bus, she said, seemingly jokingly.

"How about it, aren't you a little envious?"

"No, no," Luo Zhiqing quickly denied.

"Xiao Luo, actually, besides these, Chairman Zhang also bought me an apartment in Magic City, a 30 million yuan apartment." Bai Jingyi started the car and mentioned it casually as she looked at the apartment.

"What?" Luo Zhiqing's eyes widened, speechless with shock.

"Everything I live in, everything I use, everything I wear, was actually given to me by Chairman Zhang," Bai Jingyi said. "I never asked for it; Chairman Zhang offered it all on his own initiative... Actually, it wouldn't be difficult for you to have these things if you wanted them."

Luo Zhiqing didn't speak, but her heart was pounding very fast.

"What do you think of Chairman Zhang?" Bai Jingyi asked with a smile, glancing at Luo Zhiqing.

"What... what do you mean by that?" Luo Zhiqing stammered. "Chairman Zhang is naturally high and mighty; how could we possibly have the right to comment on him?"

"Since you've chosen to be Chairman Zhang's assistant, if you want to do the job well, you can't be too distant from Chairman Zhang," Bai Jingyi said. "An assistant is someone close to the boss, someone who's one of his own. Think about how you can become one of his own."

Bai Jingyi didn't mention the matter again along the way.

But Luo Zhiqing's heart could no longer find peace.

During this time, her family has introduced her to various potential partners, but she has politely declined them all, not even wanting to meet them.

She didn't even want to meet the promising young men her family introduced her to. Just touching the documents to Chairman Zhang's hand made her heart race for ages...

Really...

In the afternoon, Bai Jingyi took Luo Zhiqing straight to luxury brands instead of visiting other stores.

In Bai Jingyi's words, the assistants around Chairman Zhang must dress with taste and sophistication to be worthy of being Chairman Zhang's assistants.

After this buying spree, they ended up spending over 100,000 yuan.

"Just accept it... I said it's all for work. If you don't dress well, it'll be embarrassing for Chairman Zhang," Bai Jingyi said, supporting Luo Zhiqing's shoulders.

Luo Zhiqing nodded blankly.

"Since we'll both be Chairman Zhang's assistants from now on, it's only right that we cooperate well and work together to help Chairman Zhang solve his problems." Bai Jingyi smiled as she looked at Luo Zhiqing, who looked even more pure and elegant now that she had changed her clothes.

"Come on, we've completed our mission for today. Please come and have a seat at my place."

"Where is it?" Luo Zhiqing murmured to herself.

"The house that Chairman Zhang bought for me is already renovated," Bai Jingyi said with a smile. "Originally, after buying the house, Chairman Zhang said he would consider giving me money for renovations depending on my performance. Later, Chairman Zhang couldn't bear to see me continue living in an apartment, so he directly paid for the renovations himself."

The two talked as they walked, then got into the car and headed straight for China Overseas Jianguo Lane.

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In the evening, the two assistants bought some food and drinks outside, and the two of them walked into the apartment, which was about 140 square meters.

I got home and turned on the lights.

The exquisite and sophisticated design immediately catches the eye, exuding a high level of taste.

Three bedrooms and two living rooms, custom-made throughout, brand names everywhere – you'd think it was the home of a wealthy heiress who had returned from overseas.

"Please, make yourself at home." Bai Jingyi smiled and bent down to change her shoes. "They're all made of environmentally friendly materials. I tested the formaldehyde levels and they all met the standards before I moved in... Here, your shoes."

"Thank you," Luo Zhiqing said softly, and changed her shoes.

A moment later, Luo Zhiqing was invited to sit on the Fendi sofa in the room, and Bai Jingyi went to pour water.

On the sofa, several designer handbags were placed together, and on a clothes rack not far away, several Dior women's coats were hanging.

"Please sit down and have some water. I'll go make dinner." Bai Jingyi brought over a glass of water.

"Let's go together, no need to treat me like a guest," Luo Zhiqing, standing up a little shyly.

Bai Jingyi smiled gently and did not refuse.

The two went into the kitchen together, busy preparing dinner while chatting idly.

They were all girls of the same age and colleagues who spent every day together. All the misunderstandings from the past had already been cleared up. Before long, the atmosphere became more relaxed and lively, and Luo Zhiqing was no longer reserved.

"Do your family members know about you and Chairman Zhang?" Luo Zhiqing couldn't help but ask.

"My parents have both met Chairman Zhang," Bai Jingyi said with a smile.

"And what about them..."

"Do you think I mind or not? How could I?" Bai Jingyi shook her head in surprise. "Chairman Zhang let me settle down in Magic City, provided me with a house and a car, and ensured that I had no worries about food or clothing. He also let me see a different world. The only price is not getting married."

She looked up, her eyes bright in the light.

"Do you think I would have all this if I had followed the conventional path of marriage...? Even if we take a step back, I am truly happy and blessed with Mr. Zhang! Mr. Zhang's favor towards me is a blessing I earned in my past life."

Luo Zhiqing believed what Bai Jingyi said.

Because emotions cannot be faked.

If it were her, with such a doting and loving boss who treats her so well and makes her happy, she would certainly be willing to stay by his side for life without getting married.

"Come on, cheers, Luo Zhiqing, may we have a pleasant working relationship in the future." Bai Jingyi raised her glass.

"Same to you, I'll toast you too." Luo Zhiqing nodded, pursing her lips, and raised her glass as well.

The two didn't drink any high-alcohol beverages, but instead took a lot of bottles of low-alcohol cocktails to liven things up.

As they ate and drank, it grew late, and both of them were slightly tipsy, yet still remained sober.

"Don't go back tonight. I have plenty of rooms here, so you can stay here and come to work with me tomorrow," Bai Jingyi said, pulling Luo Zhiqing's hand to persuade her.

Luo Zhiqing thought for a moment and nodded.

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Downstairs at Cloud Sea Club, Zhang Yang had just finished a drinking session.

If initially, those Magic City and bigwigs in Shanghai wanted to support him, that's why they wanted to join the Cloud Sea Club.

However, later on, because Cloud Sea Club's homemade wine was irreplaceable and could not be found on the market, their craving for alcohol became unbearable, and they couldn't help but want to come to Zhang Yang's Cloud Sea Club when entertaining guests.

With these interactions, big names gathered, naturally helping Cloud Sea Club rise rapidly to become a top-tier club, and its influence was already established.

Today, Cloud Sea Club has become an indispensable top-tier club in Shanghai.

As the major shareholder behind Cloud Sea Club, and the real big boss behind Cloud Sea Club, he would sometimes naturally meet with distinguished guests who came to visit Cloud Sea Club.

For example, at today's dinner party, there were heads of new energy companies with a market value of hundreds of billions, founders of well-known Chinese Fortune Global 500 companies from Beijing, and several bosses of emerging car manufacturers.

All these people combined constitute a company with a market value of over one trillion.

Zhang Yang naturally joined in, and they toasted each other back and forth, chatting with everyone for a long, long time.

After seeing the guests off, I checked the time and realized it was time to head back.

Bei Wei just got her period, and she's been really suffering lately, so she needs to rest.

Tonight, Zhang Yang will have to choose another target.

"Why don't we just go to Bai Xiaomi's place for the night?" Zhang Yang looked up at the sky and immediately made up his mind.

A moment later, I called the driver.

The car headed straight for China Overseas Jianguo Lane.

As night fell, Zhang Yang got out of the car and followed his memory straight into China Overseas Jianguo Lane.

He had only been to the house once, but he remembered which building and apartment number it was, plus Bai Xiaomi had given him the door code back then.

If he comes at this point, he can just charge straight in.