Chapter 206 Is our company... has it been set up?
The Blue City was shrouded in a morning mist in early winter.
The sky was overcast and gloomy, carrying a chilly air.
Lin Wei's biological clock kicks in precisely at 7:20.
She quickly washed up, changed into her workout clothes, and jogged around the quiet roads of the villa area.
The crisp air I inhaled dispelled some of the chaotic thoughts from last night.
When she returned, the aroma wafting from the dining table made her pause for a moment.
In a daze, it felt as if time had reversed, and I had returned to the Cloud Top Villa five years ago.
As Lin Wei walked towards the restaurant, the aroma became even stronger.
A simple breakfast was laid out on the table.
A bowl of steaming millet porridge, and a few plates of refreshing side dishes.
There were also fried eggs and bacon.
The dishes were simple in style, but they all contained flavors she used to like.
The living room was empty; all the items he had left behind had also disappeared.
It was as if he had never appeared.
Lin Wei stood there, a strange sense of emptiness welling up inside her.
She should have felt relieved, but his departure left her feeling uneasy.
Lin Wei scooped up a spoonful of millet porridge.
The warm porridge glides down your throat, releasing the soft, sticky aroma of rice.
It tastes just like it did five years ago.
Her heart felt like a spilled condiment bowl, a mixture of sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty flavors.
I couldn't tell what it tasted like.
They could only eat silently, unable to taste the food.
That's fine.
This tangled and ill-fated relationship should perhaps end on a peaceful morning like this.
It came to a quiet end.
Without farewells or explanations, they simply returned to their original paths.
The phone on the table suddenly rang.
Lin Wei frowned as she looked at the caller ID.
Why would Anna call so early?
"Mr. Lin, something terrible has happened! Several projects the company has taken on..."
The progress is severely behind schedule; the client just sent a formal letter at the same time.
Not only should we terminate the cooperation, but we should also be compensated for breach of contract according to the agreement.
Lin Wei tightened her grip on the spoon, her eyes sharp and calm.
"I'll be at the company right away."
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A vegetable market in Lancheng
The place was already bustling with activity at dawn.
The air was filled with the aroma of vegetables, seafood, and the steaming smell of cooking oil from breakfast stalls.
The shouts of vendors, the haggling of customers, and the blaring of loudspeakers blended together to create a lively atmosphere.
In this noisy and crowded place, one figure stood out conspicuously.
The man wore a dark gray cashmere overcoat; he was tall and had deep-set features.
This image should have appeared on the cover of a financial magazine.
But now he stood in front of the muddy vegetable stall, his face serious...
Gu Jingcheng carried a red plastic bag and looked at the wide variety of vegetables.
I'm in a dilemma.
He wanted to buy an old hen to make soup for Weiwei.
He remembered that Weiwei used to really like the chicken soup he made, but the chickens were always bought by the servants.
All he needs to do is cook.
But now, faced with live birds flapping their wings and clucking...
Gu Jingcheng's temples throbbed, and he subconsciously took a half-step back.
"Young man, buying a chicken? How about this one?"
Just arrived, the soup smells amazing!
The middle-aged female stall owner greeted them warmly.
Gu Jingcheng's gaze swept over the several chickens that looked similar.
Just as I was hesitating, several experienced middle-aged women carrying baskets squeezed through the crowd.
Look at the rooster's comb, ruffle its feathers, and mutter to itself.
"This one is just the right size," "That pedal is powerful"...
Gu Jingcheng's eyes flickered slightly, and he took a few steps closer without making a sound, his eyes following the movements of the middle-aged women.
One of the older women eventually chose one.
Gu Jingcheng noted down the characteristics and gave the stall owner a concise explanation.
"I'll take this one, it'll be about right."
Having had experience buying chicken before, he was quite adept at it this time.
Silently following behind a few middle-aged women, I made my selections with an air of importance.
Gu Jingcheng, carrying bags full of ingredients, awkwardly squeezed his way out of the crowd.
The shiny leather shoes got a little dirty from the vegetable leaves.
He frowned and stepped toward the black Volkswagen.
In a place like this, a Rolls-Royce would be too conspicuous, so he specifically bought this car.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief after opening the car door and getting into the passenger seat.
Seeing his boss's disheveled appearance, Qiu Cheng couldn't help but start teasing him again.
I felt it would be a shame not to tease my usually serious boss at this time.
"President Gu, for President Lin's sake, you have completely stepped down from your pedestal and come down to earth."
Finally, I've got it! Winning over a wife isn't just about sweet talk and money; you have to take real action.
Gu Jingcheng glared at him irritably, his tone stiff.
"Do more, talk less."
Qiu Cheng twitched his lips knowingly, started the car, and drove towards Phoenix Villa.
"Mr. Gu, Mr. An just called to ask when you would have time to get together for a meal."
How should I reply?
Gu Jingcheng's face remained expressionless.
"No rush, let's make it another day."
What has Shi Yanzhou been up to lately?
"President Shi took a flight back to Jiangcheng early this morning. It seems that Chairman Shi is not feeling well."
He went back to temporarily take over some of Shi Dong's work. He probably won't be returning to Blue City anytime soon.
"knew."
Gu Jingcheng looked out the window at the rapidly receding street scene, and his tense jawline relaxed slightly.
The lingering feeling in my heart has lessened somewhat.
If Weiwei really wants to get engaged to Shi Yanzhou,
Therefore, all his current entanglement is morally reprehensible.
But now, Shi Yanzhou has left.
And it's the kind of situation where they won't be coming back anytime soon.
The weight on his heart lessened.
He didn't believe that Weiwei was really going to get engaged to Shi Yanzhou.
Maybe... she just said those words out of spite to make him angry.
She might have been trying to use the "engagement" excuse to make him back down.
The light in Gu Jingcheng's eyes hardened.
He cannot give up.
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Xinwei Technology
Lin Wei sat behind a large desk, several documents spread out in front of her.
The document was filled with densely packed breach of contract clauses and exorbitant compensation claims.
She tapped her fingertips lightly on the table.
Two project managers stood opposite her, cold sweat beading on their foreheads, their eyes darting around.
"Tell me, why has the project fallen so far behind schedule that the client has to issue a termination letter?"
Manager Wang trembled, his voice filled with exaggerated grievance.
"President Lin, you are right. This cannot be entirely blamed on our team."
Mr. Liu of Yuecheng Technology... he's clearly deliberately trying to extort money and maliciously delay things.
"During the initial communication, they kept saying there was no rush."
Let's lay a solid foundation and strictly follow their pace.
But who knew... who knew they would suddenly turn their backs on us?
Using the contract terms to claim we were seriously overdue... this is practically entrapment.
Manager Li, standing nearby, echoed him, looking utterly heartbroken.
"Yes, Mr. Lin, the situation is similar for Mr. Zhao at Haiyue."
Everything went smoothly initially, with all the green lights and coordination, but then it suddenly stalled at the crucial juncture.
Either the person in charge is away on a business trip, or the procedures are blocked. Is our company... has it been set up?
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