Chapter 61: Solo 61 He seemed to have liked...
When Song Yu returned to China, his father had already been discharged from the hospital and went home to recuperate. His mother didn't let him worry about the company's affairs. He was bored at home and could only turn on the TV to watch.
The big boss has been managing the company for decades and never watches those romantic TV dramas. Since he can't go out, his only entertainment at home is watching the financial channel.
When Song Yu entered the house, his father was watching a clip of an offline interview with Zhou Ci by a financial channel host.
The beautiful female host, who was always famous for her sharp words, also put away her sharp tongue in front of the young CEO Zhou Ci and was particularly friendly. She smiled and said to Zhou Ci: "Mr. Zhou, everyone says that you are the youngest richest man in Huachao. What do you think about this?"
"They're all rumors." Zhou Ci faced the camera without shying away, but his expression remained blank. "There are so many hidden wealthy people in China, and the richest man is hidden among the people."
It's well known that he has a cold personality and doesn't like to laugh, but netizens these days are fascinated by this style of his. They think that as the youngest, most promising, and extremely handsome president of a large group or company, he has every right to be arrogant and unruly.
But he didn't. He was low-key and kept himself clean. There was no messy gossip about him. Ordinary people couldn't even get close to him. So what if he had a cold temper and didn't like to smile? This was the standard of a domineering CEO. If he wasn't aloof and hard to understand, he wouldn't be able to control the people under him at his age.
"Dad, I'm back!"
Song Yu threw the bag onto the sofa and gave Song's father a warm bear hug.
Song Yu, who has not been back for six years and is now 28 years old, has been particularly kind to time. Even the scorching sun in the third world has not tanned her. Her skin is still white and glowing, her eyes are still watery and bright, and her hair is long and straight black. She is still as pure and lustful as before without realizing it.
"Ruru, are you back?" Father Song turned off the TV, stood up and gave his precious daughter a big hug.
The father and daughter sat down on the sofa. Mother Song looked at the scene of the loving father and filial daughter, smiled knowingly, turned around and went to the kitchen, and asked the kitchen to prepare the dishes for lunch, all of which were Song Yu's favorites.
Song Yu is back, and the entire Song family is in high spirits from top to bottom, and the aunt in the kitchen works with more energy.
The Song family's drivers and aunts were all elderly, accustomed to the family's services. They had been with the family for decades, many of them having worked there before Song Yu was even born, and they had deep ties to the family. They received pensions upon retirement, and naturally hoped that the Song family would continue to grow and prosper, not collapse.
"What is Dad watching?" Song's father paused the TV program. Song Yu only saw a young female host with a beautiful smile on the paused screen.
"Come and see too." Father Song pressed the play button on the remote control, and the perspective immediately switched from the host to Zhou Ci.
Zhou Ci?
Is this Zhou Ci?
Song Yu and Zhou Ci hadn't seen each other for a long time, six years in all. She never asked about Zhou Ci's whereabouts, and would actively avoid him if someone mentioned him. Seeing Zhou Ci's calm demeanor, Song Yu was a little surprised and a little uncomfortable. In her memory, Zhou Ci was still the clingy little brother who loved to act coquettishly in front of her, asking for touches, hugs, and rubs.
Song's father secretly observed Song Yu's reaction from the side. Seeing Song Yu's surprised expression, he came to a conclusion: these two children really broke up.
"Didn't you expect that?" Father Song said slowly, "This guy is ruthless. He's been in charge of Zhou Corporation for many years, and the company's development momentum has been very rapid. The world of City B has changed dramatically, and companies that have conflicts with their business have had a hard time."
"I've thought about it," Song Yu said. "Ever since he was very young, he's never stopped pursuing his dreams. He skipped several grades and, just after turning 18, borrowed money from Grandpa Zhou and couldn't wait to start his own business. He founded Chuzhuo right after entering university and took it public within a few years. He only sleeps three or four hours a day, yet he's so smart and hardworking. I'm not surprised at all that he's achieved all this."
What surprised her was that Zhou Ci had changed so much that she couldn't recognize him. He had matured and was more difficult to understand. He was completely different from the child in her memory.
Father Song looked at her expression and said, "You two haven't been in touch in all these years?"
"No, I haven't seen him since I went abroad." She didn't mention the time when Zhou Ci went to a third world country to find her, otherwise, with Song's father's intelligence, he would definitely be able to guess the reason.
Father Song considered it for a moment before continuing, "Did something happen to you back then?"
"It's nothing, it's just that he seemed to like me back then, but I only treated him as a younger brother and had no other thoughts. I didn't know how to face him. It happened that I was going abroad at that time, so we had less contact after that." Song Yu said lightly.
In the following years, Song Yu had seen more of this kind of thing outside, and she began to realize that Zhou Ci must have liked her back then. If not, with Zhou Ci's personality, no matter how proactive she was, she would never have been able to sleep with him, not to mention that she was so drunk that she had lost consciousness.
Although Zhou Ci had also drunk quite a bit, he was more sober than she was. She was so drunk she didn't know anything, and it was Zhou Ci who took her home. A woman who was completely drunk, no matter how much she teased, wouldn't react if the man didn't want to. How could she be so drunk that her legs felt weak when she walked?
It was obvious that Zhou Ci was pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger in front of her, taking advantage of her and still acting like a good boy, and even asking her to take responsibility, labeling her as a man who had cheated on her and then abandoned her.
Although Song Yu was secretly dissatisfied, she did not mention it in front of Song's father. She didn't know how to bring it up in front of her elders. Besides, so many years had passed, Zhou Ci might not take it to heart. If she brought up the past now, it would seem that her motives were impure.
Song's father was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, he found it understandable. His daughter had been popular since she was a child, and the Zhou family kid had always liked to cling to her, so he might have had this idea. But he was smart enough to take a roundabout way, staying by her side as a brother, and then planning to get the upper hand.
Father Song snorted in his heart, secretly cursing Zhou Ci for being so scheming and sinister. He was different from other children since he was a child. When he was young, he was weak and knew to keep his claws and teeth. But when he grew up and had strong wings, he would attack unexpectedly.
"Dad, it's all in the past, there's no need to mention it again. You can't think that after all these years, Zhou Ci still likes me? It's impossible to even think about it. He has changed and I have changed over the years, and things are no longer the same." Song Yu directly poured a basin of cold water on Song's father.
"Let's figure out how to handle this crisis. Don't worry about these things for now. If you're sick, just rest up and don't worry about anything. I'll take care of everything."
After she finished speaking, she took out her phone and replied to a few messages. She then added, "I'll arrange a meeting with a few friends later to hear what they have to say. I'll also see if there's any other solution from the bank. I can't find it in China, and it doesn't work abroad either."
Speaking of this, Song's father sighed again and said dejectedly: "Dad is holding you back."
Song Yu threw away the phone, hugged his father, and comforted him, "What is a daughter for? It's to work hard and be filial during this extraordinary period. Besides, you do all this for me, right? Dad, don't say such things again in the future. It makes people sad."
The lunch was very sumptuous. When Song Yu was eating, not only Song's father and mother, but also the aunts in the family surrounded her. Whatever dish she wanted to eat, before she even reached out her hand, the dish had already been picked up and put into her bowl with public chopsticks.
She had been away from home for so many years, and although she had someone to take care of her daily needs, it wasn't as thorough as at home, where they even picked up the food for her. She felt a little uncomfortable for a moment, and said helplessly, "Aunt Zhang, Aunt Li, Aunt Wen, can you guys come eat too? There's no need for you to surround me and take care of me like this. I'm not a child anymore."
The aunts then left, leaving only Song's father and mother still at the table, and the family had a meal.
Song Yu returned to her room after dinner. She had traveled all the way back and had not had a good rest. She took a shower and went to bed to catch up on her sleep.
She slept until 4:30 in the afternoon, when she was awakened by the robot's wake-up service. She changed her clothes and went downstairs.
Song's parents were both in the living room. Song Yu was walking around while talking on the phone. During the break, he said to Song's parents, "I won't be home for dinner tonight. I have a friend to discuss something."
The person Song Yu made an appointment with was Xia Zhi. As soon as her plane landed, Xia Zhi left her a message on WeChat, inviting her to dinner in the evening and introducing her to some friends with foreign banking backgrounds.
Xia Zhi and Chen Chi had been breaking up and getting back together for so many years. Finally, after a big fight, Chen Chi broke up with her. This time, he packed up all his things that day and left without looking back.
This breakup dealt a heavy blow to Xia Zhi. She thought that their breakup was just a verbal outburst, and that Chen Chi would soften his heart and get back together with her soon. She thought it would be the same as countless times before, but she didn't expect that Chen Chi was serious this time.
For a while, Xia Zhi didn't want to do anything and just wanted to win back Chen Chi. However, in a relationship between a man and a woman, it is always the one who suffers and tolerates. One day, when he has accumulated enough disappointment and leaves, he is determined to end everything and will never look back.
Xia Zhi did all the shameful things she had never done in her life, but she still couldn't move Chen Chi to get him back.
Chen Chi was quickly arranged by his family to meet a girl of equal social status, get engaged, and then live together. Both parents were very pleased with the marriage and even prepared the wedding supplies early, waiting for the two to give the nod so they could immediately start planning.
Things have developed to this point, Xia Zhi finally gave up. It is impossible for her to steal someone else's fiancé. Miss Xia is still a little proud. She can be a bit shameless to win him back, but she is not that shameless. She has her bottom line.
After this incident, Xia Zhi became more calm. He used to be a playboy who loved hanging out in nightclubs, but now he has started his career in a hurry.
It's no wonder, after all these years, Xia Zhi has amassed a wealth of connections, giving her access to invaluable resources in the fashion world. Her boutique has exploded, becoming an online sensation, frequented by celebrities and influencers. Her clothing brand has also gained recognition, transforming her into a fashion icon with millions of fans. She's a fixture at every show, no matter how hard it is to get an invitation.
He is successful in his career and has a new relationship. The other party has a foreign background and his family members are developing abroad. He has known her for many years and has pursued her for many years, but Xia Zhi has not agreed yet.
This time she planned to take Song Yu to meet some people, one reason being to introduce Song Yu to foreign capital, and the other reason being to ask Song Yu for some advice.
The other party was also very helpful. Knowing that Xia Zhi was going to bring her best friend and that Xia Zhi's best friend was having trouble raising money, he directly called all his friends in the industry from his overseas network to come. Of course, they didn't just randomly invite people to make up the numbers. They had to invite people who were well-known in the industry and could really help.
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