Chen Xiaoru returned home, kicked off her high heels, sank into the soft sofa, and breathed a long sigh of relief. She picked up her phone, opened the travel app, and began to study it carefully.
"Well... this ancient town is nice, but you have to climb a mountain, so forget it." She muttered, her fingers sliding across the screen, her brows sometimes relaxed, sometimes furrowed.
"seaside?!"
When Chen Xiaoru saw the photo of the blue sea and blue sky, her eyes lit up and she sat up straighter.
"I haven't seen the sea yet!" She slapped her thigh excitedly, her mouth corners stretched into a big smile.
"Just go to the beach!"
She continued to look through the guide with great interest, exclaiming "Wow" from time to time.
"This beach is so beautiful, and the sunrise over the sea is a must-see!"
She talked to herself, and a beautiful picture of herself wearing a long dress and walking on the beach appeared in her mind.
"Besides, it doesn't cost much to play in the country."
She touched her belly, and there was a hint of tenderness in her smile.
"Once my belly gets bigger, I won't be able to go anywhere. I have to have some fun now!"
After saying that, she clenched her fists, encouraged herself, and looked like she was ready to leave.
Chen Xiaoru immediately took action. She first booked round-trip flights and a sea view hotel on a travel app, carefully researched local attractions and food guides, and even bought a sun hat and a beautiful beach dress.
"Yeah, almost."
She patted her bulging suitcase and nodded with satisfaction. Then she began to search online for local snacks and restaurants.
"You have to eat seafood, but be careful not to eat it raw, and don't eat too much cold food."
While looking at her phone, she wrote down things that needed attention in a small notebook.
At the same time, Chu Tianche, who was far away in Europe, was processing the documents in his hands.
Zhou Chen pushed the door open and came in, holding a document in his hand. He walked to Chu Tianche and handed it to him respectfully:
"Mr. Chu, this is the latest financial statement of the European branch. Please take a look."
Chu Tianche took the report, his deep eyes swept over the numbers on it, and a hint of impatience appeared between his brows.
He snapped the report shut and threw it on the table, saying in a low voice, "Just handle these things yourself. You don't have to ask me about everything."
Zhou Chen nodded slightly. He knew the president's temper too well. He was decisive and resolute in his work and would not tolerate any mistakes.
But recently, Mr. Chu seemed to be even more irritable, and his aura became increasingly cold, making people afraid to approach him easily.
"How are things going with the European branch?"
Chu Tianche rubbed his brows and his tone softened a little, but still with a hint of fatigue.
"Everything is going according to plan and we expect it to be completed next week."
Zhou Chen paused, carefully observing Chu Tianche's expression, and asked tentatively.
"Mr. Chu, has your insomnia gotten worse recently? Do you want a doctor to come and take a look?"
Chu Tianche waved his hand and snorted coldly: "No need, I know my own body well."
He stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked into the distance, and wondered what he was thinking.
Zhou Chen quietly stepped aside, saying nothing more. He knew that Mr. Chu's mania and insomnia had always been a problem, and many renowned doctors had been unable to cure them. Lately, these two symptoms seemed to have intensified, especially since he returned from China.
"That woman..."
Chu Tianche suddenly spoke, his voice low and hoarse, with a barely perceptible tremor.
Zhou Chen was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood who Chu Tianche was referring to. Ever since the one-night stand at the hotel, Mr. Chu had been searching for that woman, even mobilizing all his connections and resources, but he still couldn't find her.
"No news yet."
Zhou Chen answered truthfully. He knew that this answer would make Chu Tianche even more annoyed, but he had to say it.
Sure enough, Chu Tianche's face turned gloomy in an instant, and a terrifying chill emanated from his body.
He turned around suddenly and slammed his fist on the table with a loud "bang", and the documents and teacups on the table jumped up.
"Keep looking! No matter what the cost, you must find her for me!"
Chu Tianche's voice was like an ice cone, piercing the eardrums and causing pain.
Zhou Chen had never seen Chu Tianche lose his composure like this before. He knew that woman held a special place in Mr. Chu's heart. Even if it was just a one-night stand, Mr. Chu couldn't forget her, even to the point of madness.
"Yes, Mr. Chu, I understand."
Zhou Chen lowered his head and replied, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.
Chu Tianche walked to the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of whiskey, poured himself a glass, and drank it all in one gulp. The spicy liquid slid down his throat, but it did not quench his irritability, but instead made him more sober.
He closed his eyes and the image of the woman appeared in his mind.
She had long, shiny black hair, a pair of clear and bright eyes, soft lips and warm skin... Everything was so clear. The more I thought about it, the more I felt that the woman's figure was very similar to Chen Xiaoru.
Zhou Chen was so frightened that his whole body trembled, but he didn't dare to make any sound. He just stood aside silently, waiting for Chu Tianche's next instruction.
Chu Tianche paced back and forth in the room, like a wild beast trapped in a cage, exuding a dangerous aura.
He tugged at his tie irritably and unbuttoned a few buttons of his shirt, revealing his strong and muscular chest.
"Zhou Chen. Go get someone to check what Chen Xiaoru was doing that night! And where she went."
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