No matter where I go, my home will always be in China.
The elevator doors opened, and Mu Chen stood straight inside.
Song Yunxi smiled as she entered the elevator. "President Mu, what a coincidence."
Mu Chen glanced at her. "Hmm, what a coincidence."
How coincidental was it? Mu Chen was calculating the time in Miss Chi's afternoon tea restaurant on the twelfth floor, thinking that Song Yunxi had already changed her clothes in the lounge and returned to her office on the third floor to get ready, when he turned to take the elevator downstairs. And then, just as the elevator doors opened on the third floor, he ran into Song Yunxi.
"Where is Mr. Mu going?"
"I'm going to my girlfriend's house. Where's Miss Song?"
"I'm going home."
"Since we're going the same way, let's go together."
As soon as they finished speaking, the elevator doors opened on the first floor. The two turned to look at each other and smiled. Afterward, they exited the elevator and walked side by side through the lobby.
Mu Chen went to get the car, but Song Yunxi inadvertently turned her head and saw two figures seemingly entangled in a car in the distance.
His gossipy nature was piqued, and he was about to go and see what was going on when Mu Chen grabbed his arm.
"What's the point of watching others?" The implication is that if you're so curious, why not try it yourself?
Song Yunxi got into the passenger seat and asked while fastening her seatbelt, "If I'm not mistaken, that's President Lang's car, right?"
However, Jiang Hailang usually parks his car in the underground parking lot and rarely parks it in front of the hotel. Therefore, she was still somewhat uncertain.
"You knew it, yet you still went?" Mu Chen said with a smile, then started the car and drove out of the parking lot.
"Aren't you going to do anything about it? You're so blatant, as if you're afraid others won't know?"
"What's there to be afraid of about Jiang Hailang? Don't be fooled by how strongly President Jiang and the others oppose me; they wouldn't dare offend Jiang Hailang. If he were to follow your rule that he would resign if employees were to date each other, President Jiang and the others would probably demand the rule be abolished immediately. On the other hand, your little assistant has only recently become a full-time employee. If someone wants to make an example of her, it might be difficult to resolve."
Song Yunxi nodded. The fact that President Jiang and his team wouldn't dare offend Jiang Hailang presented a potential breakthrough. She had been looking for the right opportunity to abolish the rule prohibiting employees from dating. It seemed that forming an alliance with Jiang Hailang was a good option.
While waiting at the red light, Mu Chen turned to look at Song Yunxi. Seeing her frowning and serious expression, he knew she was plotting something again.
He reached out and patted Song Yunxi's head. "Trying to make a move on Jiang Hailang?"
Song Yunxi nodded honestly. "Mm."
Mu Chen smiled and didn't say anything more. When the green light came on, he drove the car across the intersection.
A Hangzhou restaurant in the south of the city. Originally, he had arranged to go there with Rui Huaisen in a few days. However, Mu Chen didn't want to keep Song Yunxi waiting, so when Grandpa Gu asked him to meet today, he chose this place instead.
Before getting off the bus, Song Yunxi carefully tidied her hair and makeup in front of a small mirror, just to leave a good impression on Grandpa Gu.
Mu Chen said that Grandpa Gu was his grandfather's best friend, and his grandfather had already passed away when he returned to the Mu family. But Grandpa Gu treated him extremely well. During holidays, his father would always take him to visit Grandpa Gu. And Grandpa Gu would always save the best food for him, and the red envelopes he gave him were always bigger than those given to his own grandson.
Inside the private room, Grandpa Gu had already been picked up by the driver sent by Mu Chen and was sitting on the sofa drinking tea.
Mu Chen greeted him warmly with a smile, "Grandpa."
Grandpa Gu put down his teacup and beckoned to Mu Chen. "Haha, little Chen, come here."
Despite being over seventy years old, he was in excellent spirits, had a loud voice, and possessed a dignified air.
Mu Chen quickly stepped forward, took Grandpa Gu's hand, helped him up from the sofa, and introduced him: "This is my girlfriend, Song Yunxi."
Song Yunxi bowed deeply to Grandpa Gu and said obediently, "Hello, Grandpa."
"Good. I've heard from Xiao Chen's father that you're beautiful and capable. Seeing you today, I can confirm that he's right."
"The chairman is too kind."
It seems that after their last meeting, the chairman not only didn't intend to eliminate her, but actually gave her advance publicity.
Mu Chen helped Grandpa Gu to the head seat at the large round dining table, and Song Yunxi quickly picked up the teapot to pour tea for Grandpa Gu.
The teacup was handed over with both hands, the handle facing right for easy access. The teapot was placed on the table with a gentle thud, without the slightest discordant sound, the handle facing outwards and the spout pointing towards her.
She was impeccably polite and behaved impeccably. These days, there aren't many young girls like her who know how to behave so well. Grandpa Gu sipped his tea, unable to help but nod in approval.
After the waiter knocked on the door, he brought out the dishes that Mu Chen had ordered in advance.
"Grandpa, would you like to order anything else?" Mu Chen asked, gesturing for the waiter to bring the menu.
Grandpa Gu smiled and waved to the waiter who handed him the menu. "This is enough. You always know what I like to eat."
The atmosphere at dinner was peaceful and harmonious.
Song Yunxi was perceptive and very diligent. While Mu Chen was chatting with Grandpa Gu, she used serving chopsticks to put food on his plate. She didn't say much or flatter, but perfectly demonstrated the respect a junior should show to an elder.
Mu Chen said, "Grandpa, why don't you stay at the Platinum Hotel tonight? I'll stay at the hotel too, so it'll be easier to take care of you."
"No need. The organizers have already arranged a hotel, and Xiao Liao and I will be staying there."
Xiao Liao is Grandpa Gu's apprentice and also his assistant. When they came in, Mu Chen was still greeting them outside the private room.
When Song Yunxi poured tea for Grandpa Gu again, she asked curiously, "Grandpa, what activity are you here for?"
Grandpa Gu replied with a smile, "The TV station is hosting a food program and they want me to be a judge."
On the way, Mu Chen told Song Yunxi that Grandpa Gu's ancestors were imperial chefs in the palace, and he himself is now a renowned master of imperial cuisine, holding a very high position in the world of high-end Chinese catering.
Song Yunxi said, "Grandpa, I'm currently working on a new afternoon tea brand at the Platinum Hotel, which focuses on English afternoon tea. But I had the opportunity to attend a tea industry exchange meeting in Hangzhou last time, where I saw many exquisite Chinese pastries. They were beautifully presented, made with fresh ingredients, and tasted delicious. I thought to myself, our Chinese tea and pastries can also be made into afternoon tea, and their elegance and taste are in no way inferior to those of foreign ones."
Grandpa Gu nodded. "Yes, well said."
Just for the young man's spirit of self-reliance, ambition, and patriotism, he deserves praise.
Song Yunxi tentatively asked, "I'd like to develop some Chinese pastries and create a series of Chinese afternoon tea products. I've already asked a chef to do the research. If Grandpa has time, could you come and offer some guidance?"
She knew that her grandfather's title as a descendant of the imperial chefs was something most people could only dream of. Now that she had a chance, she had to try, regardless of whether it worked out or not.
Grandpa Gu laughed heartily. "This young lady is quick-witted. I'm free tomorrow morning, I'll come over then."
Song Yunxi stood up excitedly and bowed deeply to Grandpa Gu. "Thank you, Grandpa."
When Grandpa Gu saw her bow again, he remembered that he seemed to have heard Mu Guozhang say that Song Yunxi was Korean. He had praised her patriotism in his heart when she said "we Chinese" earlier, but now he thought about it and realized that wasn't really the case.
But it doesn't matter, she'll be a Chinese daughter-in-law when she marries into a Chinese family.
Grandpa Gu asked, "Yunxi is Korean, right? Is she doing well in China?"
“Grandpa, I am Chinese. My father is Chinese and my mother is Korean, but I was born and raised in China. No matter where I go, my home will always be in China.”
These few simple words brought tears to Grandpa Gu's eyes. Elders with their families and country in their hearts are most sensitive to such heartfelt words.
"Good, good boy."
After dinner, Mu Chen and Song Yunxi drove behind the car he had sent to pick up Grandpa Gu, taking him all the way back to the hotel arranged by the food program organizers and then escorting him to his room.
However, in order not to disturb Grandpa Gu's rest, they did not accept the invitation to go into the room to talk.
After Grandpa Gu closed the door, Mu Chen and Song Yunxi turned around and went downstairs.
Mu Chen said to the driver who was still waiting for orders in the hotel lobby, "Mr. Gu, you can stay at this hotel for the next few days in Lancheng. If Mr. Gu or Mr. Liao need a car, just make arrangements."
The driver respectfully replied, "Yes, Mr. Mu."
That evening, after Mu Chen finished showering, Song Yunxi was still sitting in front of the computer, typing away.
Mu Chen followed her lead, sitting on the thick carpet in front of the sofa and looking at her computer screen. "What are you doing?"
“This afternoon, Xu Jiasheng brought a friend over for afternoon tea.” Seeing the puzzled look in Mu Chen’s eyes, Song Yunxi explained, “Xu Jiasheng is the owner of Jiasheng Labor Service Company, which is a partner of Platinum Hotel, and he is also Fu Meilin’s suitor.”
"Hmm." Mu Chen nodded, waiting for her to continue explaining what had happened since Xu Jiasheng brought a friend.
"Aren't you curious about Fu Meilin's suitors?"
Mu Chen smiled. "Why should I be curious?"
"She's a girl you've known since childhood and who's been pursuing you for so many years. If this were ancient times, they'd be childhood sweethearts, an enviable couple..."
Seeing that Song Yunxi was about to continue using the adjectives she knew, Mu Chen finally spoke up slowly: "I have never liked her."
Fu Meilin was spoiled and pampered since childhood, and was willful and spoiled, often making Mu Xian unhappy. Mu Chen naturally wouldn't like someone Mu Xian didn't like either.
"Oh." Song Yunxi stopped her brilliant writing and turned to look at Mu Chen.
He had just dried his hair, and the soft strands hung down in front of his forehead. His eyes shone on her face like the brightest stars in the night sky.
He was wearing a dark blue bathrobe, a matching style to hers, with the collar slightly open from his neck to his chest due to his sitting posture, and he exuded the faint pine scent unique to men's shower gel.
Song Yunxi reached out and hugged Mu Chen's waist, resting her head on his shoulder. "Mr. Mu, you smell so good."
She spoke in a coquettish and alluring way.
Mu Chen pulled her into his arms, smiled, kissed her hair, and then lowered his head to kiss her lips.
Tender and affectionate, extremely ambiguous.
Mu Chen carried Song Yunxi into the bedroom and placed her on the bed.
Song Yunxi hooked her arm around Mu Chen's neck and spoke before he lowered his head to kiss her again: "I want a gift."
What do you want?
Private jet.
"Okay." Mu Chen said in a slightly hoarse voice, then leaned down and kissed her.
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