Gu Rongqi stared at her intently. "Do you understand?"

Cheng Qicai was suddenly enlightened; everyone says that businessmen are all about profit.

She's about to become a businesswoman herself, yet she's pushing resources outwards; she really looks like a fool.

Having understood Gu Rongqi's words, she nodded earnestly, "I understand, thank you, Gu Rongqi."

Seeing Cheng Qicai's expression, Gu Rongqi's lips curled slightly, and he told Cheng Qicai about the boss's information.

Cheng Qicai nodded.

Once they received the final version of the blueprints, Cheng Qicai and Gu Rong went to the factory of the boss he had mentioned knowing.

When the three met, Gu Rongqi introduced the two to each other, and then stepped back slightly to let Cheng Qicai talk to the other party.

At first, Cheng Qicai was a little nervous, but as the boss talked more and more in-depth, Cheng Qicai gradually relaxed.

After meeting with the craftsman to discuss some details and the desired effect, the group also agreed on a delivery time, and Cheng Qicai paid for a sample unit.

After settling things off, Cheng Qicai felt both happy and proud, thinking that she was capable after all.

The joy on her face was undisguised, as if her good mood had infected Gu Rongqi, so much so that he also kept looking at Cheng Qicai with smiling eyes.

Cheng Qicai waved her hand and said, "Gu Rongqi, what would you like to eat? It's on me."

"Hmm... then I'll have to order something good." Gu Rongqi pretended to be deep in thought. "How about... beef hot pot?"

“Great!” Cheng Qicai said happily, “There’s a place like that near us that sells beef that’s freshly slaughtered every day.”

As they spoke, the two walked to Gu Rongqi's car.

"How about I drive? You can rest for a bit?" Cheng Qicai said, looking at Gu Rongqi who hadn't yet gotten into the driver's seat.

He's been running around all day, and it's not good to keep making him my driver. After all, he used to be a powerful CEO. It's really unfair of him to be my driver now.

"No need, I'm not that tired." Gu Rong got into the driver's seat.

Seeing that he refused, Cheng Qicai had no choice but to get into the passenger seat herself.

As they drove, Gu Rongqi pulled into a gas station.

After the staff fills up the gas tank, they come over to collect the payment.

Cheng Qicai called a staff member over to settle the bill, but Gu Rongqi stopped her and settled the bill himself.

Cheng Qicai looked at Gu Rongqi as he entered and said, "I originally said I would give it to him."

"No need. If I really end up destitute, you can help me out." Gu Rongqi joked as he pulled on his seatbelt and fastened it.

“How could that be? You won’t be destitute,” Cheng Qicai said confidently.

"How did you know?" Gu Rongqi asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Hey, with your looks and figure, as long as you're willing to go all out, nothing is impossible. There are plenty of people willing to take your place, okay?" Cheng Qicai gave him an "OK" sign.

After saying that, Cheng Qicai felt that her words seemed too frivolous. She glanced at Gu Rongqi but didn't see that he was angry.

She felt a little relieved.

"Can I take that as a compliment?" The light ahead was red, and Gu Rongqi stopped the car. His gaze suddenly turned to look into her eyes.

There was a hint of allure in her eyes? Or perhaps a touch of tickling as a brush brushed across her cheek.

Cheng Qicai awkwardly touched her face. "If you think I'm praising you, then I am praising you."

"If I really get to that point, would you be willing to take care of me?"

This sentence was like a thunderclap in a dry season, completely stunning Cheng Qicai.

She turned to look at his face in disbelief, unable to believe that the question had come from him.

That's absolutely outrageous!

She muttered to herself, "I can't afford to take care of you."

"No, it won't happen," Gu Rongqi replied.

"Why not?"

"Because I set the price, you can pay whatever price you want for me?"

Cheng Qicai was stunned. She looked at Gu Rongqi, rubbed her eyes, and confirmed that the person in front of her was indeed Gu Rongqi.

It wasn't someone else pretending to be her; otherwise, why would they be here talking to her about such boring topics?

Cheng Qicai sighed, deciding not to continue the topic. She said helplessly, "Let's go."

The car drove on until the two arrived at the beef soup hot pot that Cheng Qicai had mentioned.

The beef was freshly cut, very tender and fragrant.

The only downside is that it's a bit hot to eat.

Fortunately, the weather isn't particularly hot right now, so you don't have to break out in a sweat after just one bite.

Although it wasn't hot, it was still close to summer, and Cheng Qicai still had some sweat on her forehead.

After the two finished eating and came out, she still felt a bit hot. She saw a stall selling cold noodles across the street, so she went and bought two bowls.

She shared a bowl with Cheng Gu Rongqi.

She opened her own bowl as she walked, scooped a spoonful into her mouth, and the cool, smooth jelly entered her stomach, dispelling much of the heat in her body.

"Awesome!!!" Cheng Qicai shouted inwardly.

Gu Rongqi, who was standing next to her, looked at her several times before finally speaking up: "Don't eat while walking. You'll easily choke and it will affect your digestion."

Upon hearing what he said, Cheng Qicai immediately stopped talking. She nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, then I'll eat when I get home."

The two parted ways at the entrance of Cheng Qicai's residential complex.

As soon as Cheng Qicai entered, she immediately picked up the cold noodles and started eating.

Gu Rongqi frowned as he watched her hands move forward and then back and forth. He could tell at a glance that Cheng Qicai had just entered the room and was already eating.

I completely forgot the promise I made just two or three minutes ago.

...

After Cheng Qicai's claw machine sample was completed, she and Gu Rongqi went to the factory early in the morning to take a look.

They experimented and the results were exactly what Cheng Qicai wanted.

Finally, after finalizing the number of units ordered with the boss and signing the contract, the matter was considered settled.

They were about to leave, but the boss insisted on treating them to a meal.

Unable to refuse, Cheng Qicai and the others had no choice but to go to the restaurant with the boss for a meal.

Looking at the two of them, the boss remarked, "It's rare to see President Gu personally mentoring someone like this!"

The boss's words made Cheng Qicai's face burn.

"Yeah, I was just helping a friend," Gu Rongqi said, glancing at Cheng Qicai, who was blushing.

"Alright, alright!" The boss smiled without saying a word.

But he was well aware of the relationship between the two at the table.

Cheng Qicai sighed, realizing that using Gu Rongqi's connections was a real pain!

When she went to Lu Qi's house, she told Lu Qi about her recent achievements one by one. Lu Qi suddenly glanced at her.

"Was this the person Gu Rongqi introduced to you?"

Cheng Qicai nodded.

"You two seem to have a pretty good relationship." Lu Qi's words were loaded with meaning.

He had recently heard about Gu Rongqi and his family's affairs.

This has become a hot topic in their circle recently, and he hears discussions about it wherever he goes.