08. I heard you got married.
Looking at her bright, sparkling eyes and her undeniably swollen, red cheeks, I could see the pain.
Xi Zhengyu nodded in agreement, "I'll have my assistant buy it for you later."
"Wuhu, I knew you were the best!" Upon hearing his agreement, Xie Shiyu excitedly swam around the large pool twice.
The two chatted for a while until Xi Zhengyu had to go to work before hanging up. As soon as the video call ended, Xie Shiyu, who had been beaming with smiles, immediately stopped.
She raised her hand and touched her cheek, humming a little tune.
If Xie Shiyu hadn't said anything, Xi Zhengyu would have investigated on his own, and what he found out would have been completely different from what he told her.
One party filed a complaint, while the other party intervened.
The situation is completely different now. Without power or influence, she wouldn't dare to speak ill of those in power.
Otherwise, if she gets divorced in the future, she will suffer terribly without her protector.
This slap was caused by Xi Zhengyu's womanizing, so let him make some compensation. The seashells and pearls total 80 million star coins, that should be enough.
Xie Shiyu ate a bag of dried fish that tasted pretty good, feeling quite content.
Meanwhile, Xi Zhengyu was extremely busy.
Before I could even rest, the project manager knocked on the door, and today's tasks began.
The project manager reported to him the cause of the collapse and the hidden factors involved.
The collapse was entirely due to negligence. Half a month ago, someone reported to the project manager that cracks were appearing in some places underground, but the project manager ignored the report.
When the project actually collapses, the project manager wishes he could go back half a month and slap himself twice across the face.
Let yourself become addicted to the beauty of the land!
Halfway through the meeting, the secretary knocked on the door and came in. He then walked to Xi Zhengyu's side and leaned over to say, "Chairman, there's another crowd outside causing trouble."
As long as the trapped people are not rescued, their families will not have a moment's peace.
At the scene, various excavating robots and rescue teams are digging around the clock.
Even at a depth of 10,000 meters, it would take more than two days to dig down like that.
If the oxygen tanks of those trapped below break down, or if there is no water or nutrient solution, they will also starve or suffocate to death.
Upon hearing the news from his secretary, Xi Zhengyu looked up at the project manager beside him. Who had recommended him to be the general manager of this project?
It's annoying to look at.
"The meeting is adjourned. Everyone, go and rescue people."
After Xi Zhengyu finished speaking, he stood up, put his hands in his pockets, and strode out of the conference room.
As soon as he left the office building, reporters surrounded Xi Zhengyu, practically shoving their smart pens in his face.
Upon seeing this, the secretary rushed over and stood in front of the chairman, while the bodyguards also hurried in to stop them, shouting, "Back off! Back off!"
But these journalists were still able to hand out their smart pens and ask their questions.
"Chairman Xi, have the trapped people been rescued?"
"It has been more than 24 hours since the collapse. I wonder what your plans are for handling this matter, Chairman Xi?"
"Mr. Xi, I heard you're married. Could you tell me who your wife is?"
"Chairman Xi, what do you think was the main factor in this collapse?"
"Is your wife Miss An Xia?"
The questions from the media reporters completely drowned out the secretary's voice; everyone wanted an answer from Xi Zhengyu.
Xi Zhengyu glanced at the reporters with disgust and said impatiently, "No comment."
Then, bodyguards led the way out of the crowd and boarded the hovercar.
When we arrived at the location, it was noisy and chaotic. Many family members stood outside the blue fence, sobbing uncontrollably.
They were muttering names, presumably the names of the people trapped inside.
Some even collapsed there, sobbing and wailing.
Xi Zhengyu changed into casual clothes, sunglasses, and a mask on the hovercar.
"How's the progress now?" Xi Zhengyu asked his secretary.
“We’ve already dug halfway through,” the secretary replied immediately.
The two entered the scene, where many people dressed in black combat uniforms were busy at work.
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a pack of cigarettes. He took one out, put it in his mouth, and took a deep drag before slowly exhaling the white smoke.
Just as Xi Zhengyu was feeling troubled, a female voice came from behind him: "President Xi."
Holding a cigarette in one hand, he turned his head slightly and saw that it was Anxia, the daughter of the leader of the First Legion.
She was wearing a black bodysuit that accentuated her curvaceous figure.
An Xia has a face that looks aloof and cold, and her short hair that reaches her ears adds to her capable appearance.
"What are you doing here?" An Xia asked, her voice as cold as ice and snow, as if it were innate.
"Let me take a look," Xi Zhengyu replied, then extinguished his cigarette and threw it into the machine's trash can.
Seeing his expression, Anxia awkwardly comforted him, "Don't worry too much, we'll rescue him."
"Um."
The two stood together, looking into the distance, watching everyone busy at work. The sunlight shone on them, making them look particularly well-matched from afar.
"I heard you got married, congratulations." An Xia said, a slight bittersweet feeling rising in her heart, and she gave a faint, bitter smile as she looked at Xi Zhengyu's profile.
She was destined to only watch this man from behind.
"Yes, thank you." Xi Zhengyu nodded.
The rescue operation was still ongoing, and the two stayed there until evening. Exhausted from the day, Xi Zhengyu planned to have dinner and go back to the hotel to rest, and also video chat with his little mermaid.
Upon learning of his idea, Anxia immediately offered her services, saying, "I'm quite familiar with this area. I know a good restaurant; I'll treat you."
"No need," Xi Zhengyu refused.
"It's rare for President Xi to come here, so let me treat you to a meal, just one." An Xia persisted despite being rejected.
"Thank you for your kindness, but no need." Xi Zhengyu continued to refuse. Going back to see the little mermaid was more important. He didn't even know if that silly fish had applied ice to her face to reduce the swelling.
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Anxia standing there alone, watching his retreating figure and feeling sad.
Back at the hotel, Xi Zhengyu didn't stop there. After learning the whole story, he laughed in anger.
"Well done, they dare to run wild on his turf."
He then instructed his assistant to refuse all business deals with the Miller family, and to find some things for the Miller family members to do so they wouldn't get bored.
After giving the instructions, he thought about what Xie Shiyu had said that morning, and his mood gradually improved.
Have your assistant buy the seashells and pearls that Xie Shiyu has her eye on and send them over.
After giving the instructions, Xi Zhengyu made a video call to the robot at home and waited for the call to connect.
We still need to prepare a smart terminal for the little mermaid, otherwise it will take a lot of time to contact her.
Oh, and I also need to teach her how to grow legs.
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