The senior management of Xinyuan Group had actually learned about the impending zombie outbreak through various channels long ago.
Furthermore, researchers were urgently organized to study the characteristics of zombies and develop corresponding countermeasures.
Even so, when the zombies actually arrived, they still suffered heavy losses.
Fifteen days after the arrival of the zombies, the once heavily guarded headquarters of Xinyuan Group has become as desolate as an abandoned city.
The security booth at the entrance was like a withered flower ravaged by a storm, dilapidated and filled with thick, black bloodstains, as if telling the story of the past tragedy.
The cars in the parking lot looked like toys played with by naughty children, scattered and overturned, their windows riddled with bullet holes, as if showing people the cruelty of the apocalypse.
This towering skyscraper, with 55 floors, stands like a giant in the center of the city.
However, the bottom five layers of glass seemed to have been hit by a violent storm, almost all of them shattered, like a broken mirror, leaving only the upper floors barely maintaining their former glory.
The chairman's office is on the 53rd floor of the Xinyuan Group headquarters.
Zhou Haiyuan stood respectfully in front of Zhou Guichuan, head bowed, and asked with concern, "Father, have you been settling in well these past few days?"
In order to concentrate their efforts on fighting the zombies, and also for safety, the Zhou family members gave up their previous villas and moved to the upper floors of the headquarters.
Zhou Guichuan lay half-reclined on the sofa, playing with two ornamental walnuts in one hand, while embracing a beautiful woman with the other.
The beauty was no more than 25 years old. She nestled coquettishly in Zhou Guichuan's arms while casting a provocative glance at Zhou Haiyuan.
This beauty is named Qi Ke'er. Not only is she incredibly beautiful, but she is also quite shrewd.
To stand out from the crowd of women and remain at the top for several years is enough to show that she is no ordinary person.
"It's not bad, it's all the same wherever you live!" Zhou Guichuan said indifferently.
Zhou Haiyuan's heart tightened. He had put in a lot of effort to please his father, but he never expected that he wouldn't even get a look of appreciation.
"By the way, how's the task I asked you to do going?" Zhou Guichuan released Qi Qi from his arms.
“Father, um, the things I’m reporting are all confidential, is it inconvenient? There are outsiders present!” Zhou Haiyuan glanced at Qi Ke’er meaningfully.
But Qi Ke'er didn't feel embarrassed at all. She didn't even move her buttocks. She sat there motionless, looking completely at ease.
“Ke’er isn’t an outsider, you can just say it!” Zhou Guichuan remained unmoved.
"Alright then!" Zhou Haiyuan touched his nose somewhat awkwardly.
"Today marks the 15th day since the zombie outbreak. Our situation has finally stabilized, and we have kept all the zombies at least 500 meters away from headquarters."
"Moreover, in the process of dealing with zombies, we have found several effective methods to deal with them," Zhou Haiyuan reported enthusiastically.
In fact, they made many mistakes when they first dealt with the zombies, resulting in heavy losses. But in the last few days, they finally found the zombies' weaknesses and have become more and more skilled at dealing with them.
"Okay, I got it!" Zhou Guichuan yawned. He was getting old and his energy was waning. He had stayed up with his girlfriend until midnight last night and was feeling sleepy today.
"I've already entrusted this matter to you. Just do it well!" Zhou Guichuan stood up and walked towards the bedroom.
He walked to the door, then suddenly remembered something and turned back to ask with concern, "Haiyuan, you don't have any objections to not letting you handle external affairs and instead letting your third brother take charge of the board of directors, do you?"
Zhou Haiyuan's heart tightened. He knew that Zhou Guichuan was testing him, so he quickly flattered him, saying, "Of course not. I know that Father values me and put me in charge of external affairs to train me."
"That's good!" Zhou Guichuan nodded in satisfaction.
"By the way! Make proper arrangements for Ke'er's life recently. She's pregnant, and you'll soon have a new younger brother or sister!" Zhou Guichuan said with a beaming smile.
Having a child late in life is one of the greatest joys he's experienced recently. He never imagined that he, at over 60, could still get a woman pregnant.
"What?!" Zhou Haiyuan exclaimed in shock. "Qi Ke'er is pregnant! Father, are you sure she..."
"What's wrong? Is there a problem? Are you doubting my abilities?" Zhou Guichuan said with a displeased expression.
“No, no! Father, that’s not what I meant. I just felt…” Zhou Haiyuan quickly explained.
Zhou Guichuan rolled his eyes at him. He had never liked this son. He had no sense of propriety at all and always spoiled his mood.
"Alright! Go take care of your own business! I need to rest!" Zhou Guichuan pushed open the door and walked into the room. Qi Ke'er followed Zhou Guichuan into the room as well, and before leaving, she didn't forget to roll her eyes at Zhou Haiyuan.
The door slammed shut in front of Zhou Haiyuan.
The subordinates who had been silently standing beside Zhou Haiyuan were somewhat resentful.
"Second Young Master, that woman is far too arrogant. She actually dared to give you attitude. We don't even know if the baby in her belly is a boy or a girl yet."
"Alright, that's enough! Let's go!" Zhou Haiyuan's face was ashen.
"Second Young Master, should we teach that woman a lesson?" The subordinate still felt somewhat indignant.
"Don't meddle!" Zhou Haiyuan whispered a reprimand.
The subordinate sighed inwardly. In fact, everyone knew that Qi Ke'er was someone arranged by the Third Young Master, which was why she was so critical of the Second Young Master and had been whispering sweet nothings in the Chairman's ear.
But the chairman insisted on spoiling this woman, wanting him to be by his side all the time.
Every time they accompanied the second young master to report on their work, they had to endure this woman's disdain and exclusion.
It's just that the second young master is too soft-hearted. If it were someone a little more ruthless, they would have stopped tolerating this woman long ago.
Back in his room, Zhou Guichuan affectionately patted Qi Ke'er's belly.
"Ke'er! Thank you for your hard work!" He was genuinely overjoyed by the child. On one hand, he felt that having a child in his old age was an auspicious sign. On the other hand, he felt that being able to get a woman pregnant at his age proved his ability, which was especially important for a man.
"Chairman, I'm not tired!" Qi Ke'er lowered her head and helped him change into his pajamas, then lay down on the bed.
"Okay, I'm going to sleep now. You should go back and get some rest too!" This is the tenderness that only older men show.
"Okay!" Qi Ke'er nodded obediently.
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