After leaving the Xie Group, Xu Yanshu drove Huang Dongsheng back to the Huang residence.
"See that? They treated me with great courtesy before, but now that they can't get anything from me, they're turning their backs on me."
"That's what they call knowing someone's face but not their heart," Huang Dongsheng said with a cold sneer, recalling everything that had just happened.
Today's events made him increasingly suspicious that there might have been something fishy about the kidnapping incident years ago. Would someone so greedy really risk their life to save a complete stranger?
As he pondered, Huang Dongsheng's eyes gradually became filled with deep apprehension.
Unsure whether the other party was using this to put him in a difficult position, Xu Yanshu didn't dare to respond easily and just listened quietly.
"Speaking of which, several days have passed now. How have you been thinking about starting a business?"
“I want to try my luck in Chengdu!” Xu Yanshu said carefully, subtly observing Huang Dongsheng’s reaction out of the corner of her eye.
Judging from the other party's previous attitude, Huang Dongsheng seemed to have tacitly agreed that he would develop his career in Beijing. Now that he has proposed to go to Chengdu, it is uncertain how Huang Dongsheng will react.
Huang Dongsheng paused for a moment, then nodded approvingly after regaining his composure.
"Compared to Kyoto, Chengdu offers greater opportunities, and young people should take on more challenges!"
“I happen to have a few friends over there. I can put in a good word for them and ask them to help you out.”
Xu Yanshu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and readily nodded in agreement, "Then thank you very much, Uncle Huang."
"It's just a matter of a word, no need to take it so seriously," Huang Dongsheng waved his hand dismissively, then paused before continuing, "You're young and capable, so I'm naturally happy to give you a helping hand!"
"I don't ask you to repay me in any way, I just ask that you don't turn your back on me like some ungrateful people do."
Having the matter brought to light, Xu Yanshu felt relieved. He nodded solemnly and then spoke.
"I am still relatively inexperienced and lack experience in many areas, so I need your guidance. However, I do understand the principle of not forgetting the source of the water I drink!"
Seemingly quite satisfied with this statement, Huang Dongsheng nodded cheerfully, "You rascal! Since you've put it this way, then I have no choice but to accept you as my apprentice."
The atmosphere eased, and the two chatted casually. The car came to a smooth stop in front of the Huang residence, and Chen Meiling came out to greet them.
She stepped forward, opened the car door, and after Huang Dongsheng got out, she asked, "How are you? You're not angry, are you?"
"A prime minister's belly can hold a boat, why would I lower myself to the level of those petty people?" Huang Dongsheng said noncommittally, then turned to Xu Yanshu who had just walked over, "If there's nothing else, why don't you stay for dinner?"
Since they had already come out to greet him, Xu Yanshu naturally couldn't stay and disturb them, so he politely declined with a suitable excuse.
"I'm afraid it won't work today. I have an appointment with a friend to discuss some personal matters."
Huang Dongsheng didn't try to stop them any further. After giving Xu Yanshu some simple instructions, he and Chen Meiling walked hand in hand into the Huang residence.
After leaving the villa area, Xu Yanshu parked the car on the side of the road, lit a cigarette and smoked it, his eyes becoming increasingly wary as he exhaled the smoke.
The fact that he specifically called to ask me to accompany him to the Xie Group suggests that it wasn't just about inviting him to a show... And looking back on the entire conversation, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
It's too late to sever ties now; all we can do is take it one step at a time.
While pondering, Xu Yanshu secretly exhaled a breath of stale air, then picked up the phone that was placed next to him. After unlocking it, he discovered that Sheng Yi had sent him a WeChat message half an hour earlier.
The weather in Chengdu is lovely today. I took a break from my busy schedule to soak up some sun.
The text was accompanied by a picture of Sheng Yi holding a coffee and leaning against the railing, basking in the sun.
A hint of a smile gradually appeared in Xu Yanshu's eyes. Without realizing it, she clicked to save the picture, and the corners of her lips slowly turned up.
Soon, they'll be in the same city again.
Xu Yanshu murmured to himself, and his heavy mood instantly lightened.
Fortunately, I've never been one to have a way out. So why not forge ahead and maybe I'll see something new after a burst of energy?
Putting his phone away, Xu Yanshu pressed the accelerator again, drawing a beautiful arc on the highway—
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Chengdu, Zhou Family Villa
As soon as Zhou Zehao entered the lobby, he heard people talking, and his steps unconsciously slowed down.
"Old Zhou, I dreamt about my son again last night. He was locked in a cage and desperately cried for help, but... there was nothing I could do!"
"Stop scaring yourself. If you relax, you won't have these weird dreams anymore," Zhou Shengyu patted his wife's shoulder and said softly. "They've already found some clues in Baoning, and I believe there will be progress soon."
Baoning...
A cold glint flashed in Zhou Zehao's eyes. If he remembered correctly, Xu Yanshu's family used to live in Baoning.
"Really? That's wonderful!" Mrs. Zhou's tone became noticeably cheerful, then she seemed to suddenly realize something, "With Xiao Hao's personality, won't the two brothers get along?"
"Hmph, it's all because I spoiled him too much in the past, which led to him becoming more and more lawless over the past few years!"
"I can tolerate him in other matters, but if he causes discord between brothers, I will definitely discipline him properly!"
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