Assistant Chen opened the rear door early and waited respectfully for the man to get in.
Qi Shen was surrounded by many people who had come to see him off, and he stood out even more amidst the crowd.
The golden light from the restaurant sign shone on his tall and slender figure. Against the backdrop of the dark night, his smooth, deep features and refined, elegant demeanor made him appear both young and noble.
Behind him was a group of employees, and Chairman Wang, who was in charge, smiled as he reached out his hand to Qi Shen, "Then our cooperation project for next year is settled. I wish us a pleasant cooperation in advance."
Qi Shen smiled faintly, shook his hand politely, and quickly withdrew it without leaving a trace. "That's natural."
Just then, Wang's assistant stepped forward and whispered a few words in Wang's ear.
Chairman Wang then looked at Qi Shen and asked, "Mr. Qi, it's still early. How about we continue the party for another time?"
"Thank you for your kindness, Chairman Wang." Qi Shenjun's face remained calm as always. He smiled and said in a gentle voice, "However, I'm sorry, I promised my wife I would go back to her tonight. I've been too busy with company affairs lately and have neglected her. She's been a bit temperamental lately."
"I see." Upon hearing this, Chairman Wang smiled knowingly and didn't press the matter further. "Then we should spend more time with him. Let's arrange another meeting when President Qi is available next time."
Qi Shen nodded slightly and gracefully raised an arm, saying, "Chairman Wang, please wait."
"Okay, then take care."
Qi Shen turned and got into the car. Assistant Chen then closed the car door, bowed to Chairman Wang to say goodbye, and got into the passenger seat.
The car started and gradually drove into the distance.
Those who remained watched the car drive away before preparing to leave as well. The assistant who had suggested continuing the event got into the car and looked back at Chairman Wang, who was resting with his eyes closed in the back seat.
He probed, "Chairman Wang, isn't President Qi currently single and unmarried? Are you suggesting that President Qi is using this as a reason to refuse the second round because he's dissatisfied with the project?"
"You're still too young." Chairman Wang kept his eyes closed, letting out a faint sneer. "Who says you can only be called 'the one at home' after marriage? He's always had a girlfriend who's been well-protected and not many people have seen her."
The assistant smiled ingratiatingly, "I see, I've learned something new."
Chairman Wang remained silent, his eyelids twitching slightly as he pondered Qi Shen's matter.
Looking across the country, Qi Shen's net worth is among the highest, not to mention his family's strong political background.
Such a person's marriage decision must have been made after careful consideration. As for the woman beside him now?
Want to play?
No, if she were just a casual companion, he wouldn't hide her so well. It's one thing for a man to not bring her along when he's just having fun, but he also doesn't bring anyone else.
"So, is this the person you're going to marry?" Mr. Wang suddenly opened his eyes and asked in a very soft voice.
"What?" The assistant, who had been paying close attention, turned around. "What did you just instruct, Chairman Wang?"
"It's nothing." The latter shook his head, looking thoughtful.
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On the way to Nangong in the Bentley, Qi Shen took off his glasses and rubbed his temples. During the banquet, he and Chairman Wang had drunk some baijiu (Chinese liquor). He wasn't drunk, but the wind outside had made him a little headache as the effects of the alcohol wore off.
Looking in the rearview mirror, Assistant Chen in the passenger seat noticed that the man's complexion was not good. He asked worriedly, "Mr. Qi, are you feeling unwell? Should we go to the hospital?"
Qi Shen paused in his massage, his voice slightly hoarse from the smoke and alcohol. "No need, just go straight back to Nangong."
He turned down tonight's invitation so he could go back and spend more time with the girl. They hadn't spent much time together lately, and when he got home, all he could see was her sleeping face.
When facing Fang Zhi, Qi Shen felt like a gluttonous beast that could never be satisfied.
When she wasn't by his side, he wanted to have her with him at all times, to see her anytime; when she was by his side, he hoped to talk to her more and be more affectionate; when she talked to him more, he hoped that she would think of him and miss him all the time... This desire was an insurmountable chasm.
Seeing that the man insisted on going back, Assistant Chen did not want to persuade him any further. He simply said respectfully, "President Qi, please rest for a while. I will call you when we are almost at Nangong."
Qi Shen gave a faint "hmm" and then closed his eyes.
Seeing this, the driver increased the speed and drove more steadily, and the carriage became quiet.
Half an hour later, as the car approached Nangong, Assistant Chen turned and woke the man. After resting for a while, Qi Shen opened his eyes again, his headache greatly relieved.
Qi Shen put his glasses back on, glanced at his watch. It was not yet nine o'clock. He looked at the familiar surroundings outside the car, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. A sense of fulfillment welled up in his heart.
Tonight I can finally spend more time with the little girl who's awake.
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The living room of the Nangong villa was brightly lit, and a servant was left on the first floor to guard the door and wait for the master of the house to return.
The second floor was completely silent.
Apart from the maid coming up to clean in the morning, very few people come up at other times, especially around nine o'clock, when the maid is even less likely to come upstairs or linger in the hallway.
But Fang Zhi felt uneasy because he was guilty, even with a door and a floor between them.
While watching short videos for inspiration, she still chose to find her Bluetooth headphones and put them on.
Not only that, she would also huddle under the covers to watch.
From a distance, a small mound appeared on the large, comfortable bed.
The sounds of "uh-huh" and "ah-ah" coming from the phone, coupled with images that made her blush and her heart race, made her blush but also made her unable to resist watching as she yearned for financial freedom.
She really admired Sister An... How could she know more than men, possess so many unique skills, and be a hidden master... No wonder she could make the Italian man, who was known as the most romantic and charming, unable to forget her, and even forced her to flee to China for refuge.
Fang realized that the earphones she used to cover up her guilty conscience had successfully backfired.
So much so that she couldn't hear the car returning or the man's footsteps in the quiet of the night.
As soon as Qi Shen opened the door, the maid heard the noise and rushed to greet him. "Sir, you're back." She said as she placed slippers on the floor for the man to change into.
"Okay." Qi Shen bent down to change his shoes and said gently, "Go back and rest."
"Yes, sir."
The servant bowed slightly to him.
After the man changed his shoes and walked past her toward the stairs, she tidied up his leather shoes and put them in the shoe cabinet.
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