Chapter 5 Contact Information

After everything was settled, You Yue was the first to move into the bridal chamber.

He messaged Qi Xuan, asking him to notify Cheng Hexi's assistant.

Cheng Hexi is also a very proactive person.

When Tang Ying told her that "General Manager You asked when you were moving," she was preparing to fly to Hong Kong that evening.

Upon hearing this, she instructed her assistant to reply "afternoon" and then told her to schedule a move with a company for 3 PM.

Everything is packed and ready; the time after 3 PM is free.

Arranging the moving company went smoothly, but the process took a bit longer than expected. After moving my things over, it was time to go to the airport, and I didn't have time to unpack anymore.

Although it wasn't ideal, I felt bad leaving someone else to tidy up when I wasn't around, so I had to inform You Yue beforehand.

Realizing that they didn't have each other's contact information, Cheng Hexi casually picked up a pen and wrote him a message.

As the deep night falls, the neon lights and the lights of thousands of homes slowly unfold the night scene.

You Yue had dinner after signing the contract. The cooperation went very smoothly, so he didn't plan to go back to the company. He also gave everyone else a day off.

It was not yet seven o'clock, much earlier than usual.

He didn't need a driver to take him home; he drove himself home and on the way, he finally remembered that Cheng Hexi was moving today.

The marriage proposal was somewhat hasty, and although everything that needed to be done was done, it wasn't taken very seriously. Now that there's suddenly someone to live with, You Yue is still a little unaccustomed to it.

But now that we've got our marriage certificate, shouldn't we have dinner together?

But he forgot about this part; he had already eaten it.

Not long after, the Ferrari SF90 that You Yue usually drove came to a smooth stop in the underground parking garage. As You Yue closed the car door, he looked around and saw Cheng Hexi's car.

Pushing open the door on the first floor and stepping inside, you're greeted by a crystal chandelier that illuminates the room, revealing a low-key yet luxurious interior design.

He thought she was home, but the room was empty.

The only difference was that there were six neatly arranged boxes in the corner of the living room.

You Yue tossed his car keys into the entryway and walked over, where he saw a card placed in a conspicuous spot.

He reached out and picked it up; the black carbon pen writing appeared before his eyes.

[Business trip, returning on the 14th. I don't have time to pack yet, I'll deal with it when I get back.]

The signature was a beautiful three characters: "Cheng Hexi".

This card has a superior texture and high-quality materials. Although the Chinese characters printed on it are mostly obscured by the writing, they are still legible.

You Yue guessed what it was, flipped it over, and sure enough, it confirmed his guess.

The other side only has two simple lines of text:

Cheng Hexi

CEO of Xilin Group

At the bottom is a seven-digit phone number.

"Not going home—"

You Yue lowered his eyes, casually stuffed the business card into his suit pocket, loosened his tie, and went upstairs to change.

After taking a shower, he changed into a black bathrobe and went into his study to check his work emails.

The to-do list on my computer shows a meeting with the US branch at 11:00 AM.

With all the approvals approved, You Yue tossed aside the mouse, got up from his desk, and went downstairs to get some water.

After finishing his work, he had time to clear his mind. He saw the boxes downstairs and remembered Cheng Hexi's business card.

The characters above are elegant and grand, with sharp strokes and controlled brushwork, truly reflecting the person's character.

And that phone number...

If you dial the number, it will most likely go directly to Xilin's office, and you definitely won't be able to reach her in person.

Thinking of this, You Yue opened his phone and sent Qi Xuan an eleven-digit number.

Qi Xuan got off work earlier than usual today thanks to some good fortune. Upon seeing the eleven-digit number, he instantly realized what it meant, but failed to grasp the boss's deeper meaning.

Having worked as a senior employee for a long time, I know how to get things done, and I haven't been an assistant to the CEO for nothing all these years.

He stopped speculating and asked directly: "Mr. You, why did you send me your private number?"

You Yue carried a water glass upstairs, pressing the microphone with his other hand: "Send this number to Cheng Hexi's assistant."

"..."

Qi Xuan, on the other end, was puzzled but replied very professionally, "Okay, President You, I'll take care of it right away."

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On May 13th, the weather was sunny and there was plenty of sunshine.

It's You Yue's birthday today. He left work early, drove to his grandmother's place, and planned to have dinner before going back.

Just after five o'clock, he had already driven into the courtyard.

Just as I unbuckled my seatbelt, a message popped up on my phone.

From an unknown number.

Very few people in the entire city of Beijing knew his private phone number, and he immediately guessed who it was as soon as he opened the message.

I'm going back to Beijing tomorrow. Mr. You, are you free tomorrow evening at 6 PM? Would you like to have dinner with me?

The butterfly doors of the McLaren closed, and You Yue, holding his phone, went to the back seat to get something, without returning immediately.

Holding the gift for my grandmother in my hand, my phone vibrated again.

[I forgot to mention, my name is Cheng Hexi.]

He smirked, glanced at the eleven digits at the top of the screen, and finally opened WeChat, entering her number in the search bar.

I found a WeChat account with the name Ivy.

You Yue clicked on the business card and sent a friend request.

After a while, he ended up adding her as a contact.

Although he didn't understand why he was arguing with Cheng Hexi about this matter.

It was approved very quickly.

It was inconvenient to carry things in her left hand, and typing was too slow, so You Yue sent a voice message directly.

"I have a meeting tomorrow night at 6 PM, and I can leave around 6:30 PM. Is that okay?"

Cheng Hexi also sent a voice message.

They only spoke face-to-face twice, but he could hear the sound mixed with electricity in his ears.

His pronunciation is clear, bright, and pleasant to the ear.

"No problem, it's very close to Hongsheng from here."

She sent me an address.

Lingjiang Clubhouse, 50th floor.

You Yue pressed the microphone: "Yes, I received it. See you tomorrow."

After replying to the message, he turned off the screen and reached out to ring the doorbell.

Aunt Yun quickly opened the door and greeted Youyue with a smile. Grandma personally brought out freshly baked cookies from the kitchen.

You Yue handed over what he was carrying and took the plate from his grandmother's hands. The old lady never let anyone help her, so he walked half a step behind her and sat down on the sofa with her.

She spotted the wedding ring on Youyue's ring finger and complimented how beautiful it was.

You Yue smiled and said, "So you're saying I have good taste?"

The old lady raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, you picked this? I thought you were just in charge of swiping the card, young master."

You Yue was speechless, unable to find a place to stay.

He might not have put in a lot of effort, but it was definitely his own choice.

There's no reason to entrust the selection of wedding rings to someone else.

After washing his hands, You Yue tasted a cookie and praised Aunt Yun for her improved cooking skills.

Even he, who doesn't like sweets, thought it tasted great.

Grandma patted his arm and glanced at him: "What were you doing outside the door just now? You dawdled for a minute before coming in."

He wiped his hands, raised his eyebrows, and asked, "You knew I was here?"

"Don't talk nonsense, the whole neighborhood can hear your car roaring around!"

Upon hearing this, You Yue laughed, "That's quite a disturbance."

He was unbuttoning his cuffs when he paused and said seriously, "Then next time I come to see you, I'll drive a new energy vehicle. Hongsheng just invested in one recently."

"Get out of here." Grandma took a cookie and interrogated him, "Hey, speaking of cars, have you been racing lately?"

In the old lady's mind, racing and speeding are the same concept, which can be summed up in two words—dangerous.

You Yue has many hobbies, not limited to racing, skiing, rock climbing... He has loved these adrenaline-pumping sports since he was a teenager.

Once, while doing free solo rock climbing abroad, Jingyao let it slip, and his grandmother was terrified when she found out. Only then did he finally restrain himself a bit.

"No." He smiled and asked, "Has Ayao still not convinced you?"

The old lady snorted and fell silent, but after a while she added, "You're married now, do you know that?"

You Yue said "I know," but thinking of the challenging Yungang track, he scoffed inwardly.

Your granddaughter-in-law plays this too, and she's no less skilled than me.

The topic had veered to this point, and the old lady looked at him with exasperation: "Where's He Xi?"

So, it turns out he was waiting for this place all along.

“He Xi is away on a business trip, otherwise the two of us would definitely have come together.” After explaining, You Yue turned around and accused, “You and I aren’t as close anymore after having a granddaughter-in-law?”

The old lady asked Aunt Yun to bring out the cake. She was happy, but she couldn't help but laugh and scold him: "You smooth talker."

Youyue's mother died when he was born.

His parents' marriage was arranged, but everyone around them believed their love was deep. Old You could never accept losing his beloved wife, and all his teachings to You Yue seemed to stem from a sense of duty; he never celebrated a single birthday for him.

You Yue doesn't resemble her mother at all, from her temperament to her appearance.

Hongsheng's transformation into the internet industry was mainly due to the foresight and hard work of its founder, Mr. You, in his youth. He was hands-on and very busy every day, sometimes working for days on end without being home.

As a child, You Yue was too young to understand anything. He only knew that his tutor would bring him a cake and let him blow out the candles on his birthday, but his father would remain silent.

As I grew older, I learned the reason behind it, and I stopped asking why I didn't have a mother, and I stopped thinking about my birthday.

The mother and son had never met, but Youyue pieced together an elegant, intellectual, and gentle woman from photos and the words of close friends.

After he turned five, he was taken away by his maternal grandparents to be raised.

The two elderly people had always been very kind to him. Although they were heartbroken and in pain from losing their daughter, they did not think You Yue had done anything wrong.

He blew out the candle, turned his head to look at the old lady, and saw the kind smile in her eyes.

"You've grown up again."

Grandma started reminiscing about the past, saying that Youyue was a handsome little boy when he was young, and she was always afraid that he would grow up to be ugly, but she never expected him to become more and more handsome.

Aunt Yun is also an elder in the family. She sat next to them, eating with the grandmother and grandson, and occasionally talked about things from before their journey to Yue.

Hearing these words, You Yue felt that even the sweet cake tasted much better.

When he sat down at the table to eat dinner, his grandmother asked him what he had brought.

"I told you not to buy things every time you come. You're coming home! Who carries gifts home every day?"

You Yue hummed in agreement and joked, "You just praised He Xi for being sensible, so I can't lose."

"What do you mean by losing? Do you think this is a business negotiation?"

He smiled.

What's the difference between a marriage alliance and a business deal? They're both essentially exchanges of interests.

When Cheng Hexi was mentioned, Grandma took the opportunity to ask, "Where did Hexi go on a business trip?"

"..." You Yue took a sip of yam and pork rib soup, gently placed the spoon into the porcelain bowl, and said honestly, "I don't know."

He explained under his grandmother's gaze, "She has her own company and an independent career. Strictly speaking, where she goes on business trips is a trade secret, so naturally I can't ask her."

"He Xi is a good girl. You two should nurture your relationship after you get married. Even if she goes on a business trip somewhere, you can't completely cut off contact, can you?"

You Yue has always been opinionated, and now she's the only one who listens to her, which makes the old lady a little uneasy.

"Yes, why are you still worried about that?" You Yue smiled, took out his phone, changed Cheng Hexi's contact name to "Wife" and pinned it to the top, then handed the phone over.

The last chat time was just now.

Seeing that his grandmother's expression softened, he pressed his advantage and said, "He Xi will be back tomorrow. We'll have dinner together tomorrow night. She also said she wants to celebrate my birthday again."

The old lady nodded with relief: "That's good. I hope you're all doing well."

She sighed again, "Having your own career is great, but it's also very hard work. He Xi is doing just as well as you."

You Yue nodded: "Yes."

This is a very high compliment, but he accepts it.

He would not deny Cheng Hexi's abilities and charm.

The internal problems within Xilin are difficult to resolve, and some issues cannot be solved in the short term; otherwise, the company would be developing much better than it is now.

"Don't come back alone next time!" the old lady finally commanded.

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