Ten years in Huating have been turbulent, with behind-the-scenes capital always omnipresent. Beneath the calm surface, undercurrents always churn; lights flicker on and off, and human affairs ebb a...
Dong Shu slammed his hand on the table and stood up, praising it repeatedly.
"Qin Law, great idea!"
Qin Suisui remained calm throughout. As a law school graduate, she had managed to carve out a path to become a partner at a top-tier global law firm like Rodton Law Firm. She was definitely not a kind and naive person in the traditional sense.
She had already witnessed the darkness and ruthlessness behind Manston, and the traces of money manipulating so-called fairness and justice.
Throughout her journey, she has upheld professional ethics and, without violating her values or principles, has found ways to address the root causes of problems.
Especially for someone like Duncan, who has a notorious record in the United States and is very arrogant, there is no need for much preparation. As long as someone makes the suggestion, he will never refuse.
However, she still offered some words of advice.
"Director Dong, if we really want to get to the bottom of this, we absolutely cannot involve you or anyone around you. There are no kind people at Nanmei Electric Appliances; they are always vindictive."
"You want to drag Duncan down with you. If South American Electric finds out that it was due to human error, the losses they incurred will definitely be attributed to you. At that time, you may be in a lot of trouble unless you and your family stay in the country forever and never leave the country again."
"I know. I'll go back and think about it carefully, and talk to our chairman about where we should start with this matter."
Having gotten the answer he wanted, Dong Shu lost interest in continuing.
"Lawyer Qin, it's past closing time now, so I won't bother you any longer. I'll go back and think about how to get those blondies to leave!"
Since learning that Nanmei Electric was going to get involved in Shenglun Electric's lawsuit, Dong Shu hasn't had a good night's sleep.
He felt inexplicably excited whenever he thought of a way to make the other party slink back to their country.
Qin Suisui got up to see Dong Shu out of the office, but he stopped her and prevented her from seeing him off any further.
"We're acquaintances, so there's no need for you to see me off. Once this matter between Shenglun and Nanmei Electric is resolved, Mr. Qin, our chairman and I will definitely treat you to a proper banquet, and of course, President Huo must be included!"
He laughed and joked, genuinely agreeing with the approach Qin Lu had mentioned.
This realization suddenly dawned on him. These foreigners were used to acting recklessly in China, and he didn't believe they could withstand it.
If handled properly, it's entirely possible to get rid of these golden retrievers without any trouble, and they might even be deported.
As soon as Dong Shu stepped out of Yuanxing International, he called Yang Jiangbei.
"Chairman, where are you...?"
Qin Suisui watched Director Dong leave the office, then turned around and went inside to tidy up the documents on her desk. Because of Director Dong's interruption, she was late getting off work again.
South American Electric Appliances! She slightly pursed her lips; most of the trees had withered branches, and pruning always required external assistance.
The next morning, Qin Suisui got up early because she had someone on her mind.
After washing up, she glanced at the time; it was already 7:30 in the morning.
Today is the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, which is also the last day of the new year. After this day, it also signifies a new year and a new beginning.
Brother Huo said he would take her to work this morning, but I don't know if he has actually returned to China.
She took out glutinous rice balls from the refrigerator, opened the packaging, and started cooking them while texting him.
"Senior Brother Huo, have you returned to China?"
Huo Zhongyuan replied with just two simple words: "Open the door!"
Qin Suisui was putting glutinous rice balls into boiling water when she saw this sentence. She let go of the rice ball, and the hot water splashed onto her right hand.
"Hiss~"
She glanced down at the red spot on the back of her hand, having neither the time nor the inclination to deal with it, and turned to walk towards the living room.
She opened the door, and there stood a tall, imposing man with sculpted features and deep, quiet eyes gazing at her.
He stood still, arms outstretched.
"Senior brother!"
Qin Suisui rushed forward, and Huo Zhongyuan bent down to hug her, supporting her buttocks, and strode inside. After entering the house, he kicked the door shut.
He quickly turned around, pressed himself against her behind the door, and warm kisses landed on her forehead, cheeks, and nose. His lips and tongue carried a faint scent of tobacco, drawing her into a state of deep infatuation.
"Sui Sui!"
Huo Zhongyuan only pulled away from Sui Sui's rosy lips when she began to have difficulty breathing.
Oh no! My glutinous rice balls are still cooking in the pot!
Qin Suisui snapped out of her reverie and suddenly remembered that there were still glutinous rice balls cooking in the pot in the kitchen.
She pushed Huo Zhongyuan with her palm, urging him to let go of her.
"Senior brother, put me down quickly, the water is about to boil dry!"
Huo Zhongyuan chuckled softly and carried her toward the kitchen.
The kitchen was steaming, and in the boiling pot, the glutinous rice balls were already cooked until they were mushy.
Huo Zhongyuan let go of her and waited for her to stand up: "Sui Sui, sit down, I'll cook the glutinous rice balls."
He rolled up his sleeves, turned off the gas, and began to clean up the glutinous rice balls that had been boiled into noodle soup.
After washing the pot, start boiling water again.
Qin Suisui sat at the dining table, propped up on her arm, tilted her head and smiled as she watched the man busy in the kitchen.
"hiss!"
A sharp pain shot through her, causing her to involuntarily let out a sound.
"What's wrong?"
Huo Zhongyuan strode over, grabbed her arm, and saw several obvious red marks on the back of her hand.
He frowned deeply: "What happened?"
"It's nothing, I just got splashed by hot water, it'll be fine in a bit!"
Qin Suisui awkwardly pulled her hand back.
"Don't move!"
Huo Zhongyuan looked up at her, his eyes conveying a warning.
Do you have any ointment at home?
"No need, it's just a little red, it'll be fine in a bit!"
Huo Zhongyuan ignored her and simply pulled her towards the pool. He held her hand and rinsed it with cold water for a while. When he saw that the red marks did not improve, he pulled her to the living room to apply ointment before stopping.
In the past, their interactions only allowed Qin Suisui to experience the sweetness of love.
These simple and ordinary details today are the first time Qin Suisui has felt cared for and cherished since she became an adult.
This feeling is both unfamiliar and unforgettable.
Breakfast time was short, and Huo Zhongyuan drove her to the law firm. After getting out of the car, she was still thinking about those heartwarming moments.
"Good morning, Qin Lu!"
Good morning!
With a smile in her eyes and a slight upturn of her lips, Qin Suisui greeted her colleagues who were coming towards her.
After she walked away, Hong Tao grabbed Chang Jinhui's arm.
"Attorney Chang, you know, Attorney Qin has become much more vibrant since he started dating. Boss Huo is really something!"
He tilted his head back and sniffed: "I think I can smell the scent of spring, and feel the restlessness of spring when flowers are in bloom!"
"If you're so capable, try making fun of her in front of Qin Lu!"
Chang Jinhui tried to pull his arm away, but he was holding a coffee cup and couldn't exert any force, so he could only let Hong Tao drag him along.
"You can talk, but can you at least let go of my sleeve?"
He rolled his eyes and sat down on the sofa in the lounge.