Chu Zhi also got off work and walked home along the street.

He didn't rush into the residential area, but went to the supermarket first. He only had the most basic living supplies at home: rice and flour, nothing else.

Chu Zhi also bought some vegetables, meat, and some kitchen utensils, and then went home.

Back home, he rested for a while before starting to cook dinner.

Chu Zhi hadn't seen Xu Man come home yet, and he wondered if he should cook dinner for her.

After thinking for a few seconds, he decided to cook for two, since it was something he could easily do anyway.

He simply stir-fried a few side dishes and made a bowl of soup.

Xu Man hadn't gone home by the time they finished dinner, so Chu Zhi put the leftovers in the refrigerator.

He then left home and went for a walk.

Night fell like a giant black ribbon, gently covering the entire city.

The streetlights along the street lit up one after another, their orange-yellow halos intertwining to lay a warm blanket of light on the road.

Limin Lane is home to many financial workers from the financial business district. As night falls, they return home exhausted after a long day.

Chu Zhi also walked along the street for an hour before returning to the residential area.

At a glance, you can see an elderly woman with missing teeth sitting under a street lamp, eating ice cream while looking around suspiciously, like a thief.

"Grandma Li, you..." Chu Zhi also knew the name of the old lady with missing teeth.

Before she could finish speaking, the old lady with the missing tooth made a 'shh' gesture: "Don't talk."

Just then, Grandma Bao arrived: "Why are you eating ice cream again? You're so old, and you're still sneaking cold things to eat. Are you trying to kill yourself?"

Upon seeing Grandma Bao arrive, Grandma Li immediately stuffed the ice cream into her mouth, pointed at Chu Zhiye, and mumbled, "It's not that I wanted to eat it, my grandson bought it for me. He forced me to eat it, and beat me if I didn't."

Chu Zhiye: "... ..."

Grandma Bao pulled Grandma Li away, glaring at Chu Zhiye: 'She has diabetes, don't buy her ice cream.'

“That’s right, you’re not allowed to buy me ice cream.” Old Mrs. Li chimed in, “If you buy me ice cream, I’ll get mad at you.”

In broad daylight, they made me take the blame.

Is this appropriate?

Chu Zhi smiled and then leisurely went home.

To his surprise, the room was pitch black, and when he turned on the light, it was completely empty.

Xu Man still didn't go home.

Chu Zhi didn't think too much about it. She read for a while, washed up, and went to sleep.

... ...

For the next few days, Xu Man did not go home. Chu Zhi chatted with her briefly, but he was too busy with work to go, so he stayed at the company.

Compared to Xu Man's desperate efforts, Chu Zhiye seemed much more relaxed.

I work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a two-hour lunch break, and spend the rest of my time reviewing various documents and materials from Founder Investment.

After reviewing the documents, he finally gained a general understanding of Fangzheng Investment.

That day, Kang Bo came in and asked, "President Chu, would you like to meet with a business partner related to our company?"

"Let's meet." Chu Zhi nodded.

After reviewing so much information, it's time to meet people.

Not long after, a middle-aged man appeared, followed by a secretary.

Upon seeing Chu Zhiye, the middle-aged man was overjoyed and said, "I heard that Fangzheng Investment has changed its management. Old President Chu has handed the company over to you, President Chu. I am so sorry that I am only able to come and pay my respects today. I hope you don't mind."

"I've been busy getting to know the company's affairs these days and haven't had a chance to speak with President Mu yet, which makes me feel bad," Chu Zhi said with a smile.

"I've heard that President Chu is an Ivy League graduate, impressive." President Mu gave a thumbs up. "Founder Investment will definitely thrive under your leadership."

You flatter me.

Chu Zhi was also talking to this President Mu.

Founder Investment is an investor in Mr. Mu's company and is its biggest financial backer.

Upon hearing that Founder Investment had changed its leadership, President Mu was filled with anxiety, fearing that the new leader, Chu Zhi, might also lose his mind and stop investing, which would mean the end of his company.

Therefore, upon hearing that Chu Zhi also intended to meet, he made a point of being the first to visit.

Chu Zhi chatted with the other party for a while, and President Mu reported on the development progress of his company. Hearing that Chu Zhi had no intention of terminating the cooperation, President Mu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After leaving Founder Investment, President Mu turned around, looked at the LED screen, and said with emotion, "Indeed, heroes emerge from among the young, and the younger generation surpasses the older generation."

"Young people these days are really amazing."

The secretary asked in confusion, "Mr. Mu, why do you say that?"

President Mu asked, "What do you think of that President Chu from earlier?"

“Hmm…” The secretary thought for a few seconds before responding, “Young, quite handsome, and seems gentle; he doesn’t look like a boss who manages billions of dollars.”

Mr. Mu added, "He doesn't seem like a rich kid at all."

While other rich kids flaunt their wealth and act like they're above everyone else, Chu Zhiye is remarkably reserved. His speech and behavior don't resemble those of someone from a wealthy family.

Reaching this level of restraint requires a certain level of attainment.

"Is that good or bad for us?"

"Of course it's good; having reliable investors is more important than anything else."

... ...

Over the next day, Chu Zhi also met with the owners of companies that Founder Group had invested in.

He chatted with these bosses, but not in depth; they just talked about everyday things to reassure them.

These investment projects were all finalized during Chu Fang's tenure, and Chu Zhi had no intention of changing them.

He asked himself, "I don't have the same level of understanding as my father, so why should I try to change anything?"

It was time to leave work, and Kang Bo, seeing Chu Zhi's tired appearance, smiled and said, "How about we don't assign those people to you tomorrow?"

"Come as usual." Chu Zhi also shook his head, but after thinking for less than a second, he added, "Um... ...I don't see more than three people a day."

"no problem."

Chu Zhi packed her things and then went home after get off work.

He hadn't been home for several days and still hadn't seen Xu Man. He had gotten used to it.

After resting for a while, I made dinner, simply cooking a bowl of noodles.

As night fell, he sat alone at the dining table eating.

Click!

The door opened, and then Xu Man came home, looking exhausted. Her steps were weak and feeble, as if she were struggling against gravity with every step she took.

Even so, her slightly lowered eyes, like a deep pool veiled by a thin gauze, were full of weariness, yet still held a shimmering light.

Although her posture was slightly hunched due to fatigue, it could not hide her slender figure and graceful posture.

When Xu Man got home, she threw herself onto the sofa and exclaimed, "Ah, I'm finally home. It's so comfortable at home."

"Chu Zhiye, what are you eating?"

"noodle."

"I'm hungry," Xu Man said, clutching her stomach.

"The refrigerator has meat and vegetables."

Xu Man straightened up; "You didn't make it for me?"

Chu Zhi also answered directly: "No."

"You heartless man, I waived your rent, and you won't even cook for me."

Chu Zhiye: "... ..."

He had cooked for Xu Man for the past few days, but Xu Man hadn't come home, so he had to eat leftovers for several days in a row. Today he didn't cook for Xu Man, and Xu Man came home again.

This is a mess.