"We don't really care about whether we lose money or not. We will stand with President Gu and get through this difficult time together," the shareholders stated their position.
Ye Lichuan never expected that things would be resolved so easily. It seems that his wife has a good reputation, and even though he lost money, everyone still trusts him.
"On behalf of Anran, I thank you all. The Ye family has a tourism project coming up. If any of you are interested, you can come to the company to discuss the details." He extended an olive branch, and the shareholders exchanged glances, their eyes full of surprise and delight.
Ye Lichuan's words implied that they could all get a share of the profits from this project. After exchanging a few more polite words, the group began to eat formally.
In such occasions, drinking is the norm. Ye Lichuan drank quite a bit with several shareholders, and through their words, he gained a clearer understanding of Gu Anran at work: she was decisive, bold, and had a knack for decision-making and deployment.
Night fell over the city, but the atmosphere inside the private room was lively. Ye Lichuan had unique insights into the future development trend of the market, which resonated with all the shareholders.
Seeing that the dinner party would take a while, he excused himself to go to the restroom and called Xiaotian, asking, "How is your mother doing now?"
"You seem a little down, Dad. How much longer until you come back?" Gu Xiaotian asked as he made the call from the kitchen, glancing at his mother every now and then.
"Find a way to cheer her up, and I'll bring you a brand new game console when I get back."
Gu Xiaotian hummed twice, hung up the phone, and placed a cup of passion fruit tea in front of Gu Anran. "I made this following a tutorial, Mom, try it and see how it tastes."
Gu Anran, snapping out of her daze, stared blankly at the cup in front of her. After a while, she reacted, picked it up, took a sip, and weakly praised, "It's delicious. No wonder it's Xiao Tian's." She patted his head and continued to stare blankly.
Gu Xiaotian tried to find many topics to talk to her about, but he failed in the end. He could only secretly send a message to his father, asking him to come back as soon as possible.
When Ye Lichuan received his message, his social activities had just ended. The shareholders were all married, and after dinner, they all went home. He had been drinking and was standing at the door waiting for a designated driver.
Seeing Xiaotian's message made him even more eager to go home. On the way from the restaurant to home, he called Gu Anran's secretary and asked her to start doing public relations work now.
"Send warning letters to media outlets that engage in minor skirmishes and follow the crowd. As for the two media outlets that have caused the most trouble in this incident, just sue them."
The secretary readily agreed, saying, "I will have the public relations department keep a close eye on things, and any news will be suppressed immediately."
After waiting for so long, they were finally able to take action. The secretary was also very excited. Just before hanging up, she hesitated and asked when the boss would be back.
"It might have to wait until next month. She's too tired, and I want her to rest for a few more days."
After hanging up, he called his assistant and asked him to help YR deal with the online public opinion.
The car stopped at the door. After thanking him, he walked towards the living room, carrying the egg yolk pastries he had packed on the way. Gu Anran didn't notice him until he stood in front of her.
"You're back!" She forced a smile. Ye Lichuan placed the egg yolk pastry on the table, pulled her into his arms, and although the weather wasn't cold, her hands were icy. He reached out and wrapped his hands around hers before nodding.
"Yes, I brought you some egg yolk pastries." Gu Xiaotian immediately handed them over.
With no appetite, Gu Anran looked at the two men in front of her, one big and one small, and forced herself to eat an egg yolk pastry. But as soon as she finished eating, she started to gag and vomited up her dinner before her stomach felt a little better.
“This has never been your fault. I met with YR’s shareholders today, and they all admire you and are willing to stand with you through thick and thin. You need to cheer up.”
Gu Anran shook her head, tears welling in her eyes. She couldn't convince herself that this had nothing to do with her. She was clearly there, so why didn't she notice the problem in time, causing both of them to lose their daughter, and the model to lose her bright and colorful life.
"The matter has been resolved; you need to look forward."
With his comforting words, Gu Anran calmed down and was helped into the bedroom. Gu Xiaotian, worried, kept looking at his mother. Gu Anran, afraid of making him worry, kept saying that everything was fine.
The two stayed by her side to comfort her and coax her to sleep. She felt very tired even though she hadn't exercised much, and she fell asleep in no time.
"What did you put in?"
"I put in some calming medicine. I know Mom has been having nightmares lately." Gu Xiaotian took out a bottle of medicine, and Ye Lichuan was relieved after confirming that taking small amounts frequently would not have any side effects.
Even after taking tranquilizers, Gu Anran still suddenly sat up in the middle of the night, her eyes glazed over and her breath coming in ragged gasps.
Ye Lichuan sat up and patted her sweaty back, "It's alright, it's alright."
He got up and poured her a glass of water, which Gu Anran took. "What should I do? I can't forget it."
The desperate and confused voice pained him, but all he could do was stay by her side. Realizing that things couldn't go on like this, Ye Lichuan consulted a psychologist.
"Distract her and stop her from thinking about it all the time."
After careful consideration, Ye Lichuan decided that the three of them should go on a trip. This would not only help them relax but also strengthen their relationship. He booked tickets to Ruinan City, a small city with a beautiful environment, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Without telling the two of them, he booked their plane tickets, made all the arrangements, and then took the bewildered two to Ruinan. After that, he rushed to visit the famous local attraction, Swan Lake.
"Mom, look how big that swan is!" Gu Xiaotian was immediately captivated by the white swan in the water, and he let go of her hand and ran to the edge of the pond.
Gu Anran took a deep breath; all she could smell was fresh grass. She looked at the person beside her and said, "Thank you."
"Didn't I say that there's no need for thanks between husband and wife?"
The swans weren't afraid of people at all. Instead, they stretched their necks, spread their thick wings, and looked down on every tourist who came. There were also some reeds around, which gave off a unique scent.
After leaving the Swan Pond, the family of three walked along the path paved with bluestone slabs. Occasionally, they could hear shouts coming from afar. They walked slowly and turned into the alleyway along the path.
The guesthouse that Ye Lichuan booked was located here. A large plaque hung at the entrance, resembling a small inn where people used to stay for a meal in ancient times. Once inside, I found that there was a swing with a light gray cat sleeping on it.
The owner came out and offered to help them with their luggage. "Ruinan is a great place. Later, you can walk along the river to listen to some unique folk music performances and experience Ruinan's nightlife."
Suddenly, Ye Lichuan, who was walking behind her, grabbed her hand and they intertwined their fingers.
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