Ye Zhizhou was indeed the third-place winner in Ning City's college entrance examination. A slight smile appeared on her aged lips.
Back then, my daughter Dong Xinqi also had excellent academic performance and was always the focus of attention in her class. She was not only good at academics, but also excelled in all aspects.
Grandma Dong smiled, but her eyes welled up with tears. Her daughter was so outstanding, yet she wouldn't listen to her and insisted on marrying the poor boy Ye Huaibin.
Dong Xinqi was unwilling to accept the marriage arranged by her family. Even if it meant severing ties with her family, she wanted to be with Ye Huaibin.
It made her lose face and also caused her to lose her daughter.
"Chairman, Chairman?"
The assistant noticed that Mrs. Dong hadn't responded to him for a long time during the call, so he reminded her.
Grandma Dong snapped out of her daze, quickly shut down Weibo, and regretted her lack of self-control.
"Where were we? Please continue."
The assistant felt something was off about the old lady's voice. The old lady was always very dedicated to her work and would never be distracted once she started working, but today she was actually daydreaming.
However, this thought only lasted for a moment, and he quickly returned to normal and earnestly reported on his work.
"The company's stock price has been falling recently. Chairman, I think it's related to Dong Wenfeng trending on social media."
As the eldest grandson of the Dong family, Dong Wenfeng has always been the focus of attention. Any slight movement he makes will be brought up by entertainment reporters.
In addition, the emergence of new industries in recent years has had a significant impact on the Tung Group. The combination of these two factors has led to the decline of the once well-capitalized Tung Group.
Mrs. Dong's biggest worry every day is how to salvage the company's current situation.
"Furthermore, your son, Mr. Dong Xinhui, recently stated that he will not cooperate with Dong Wenfeng in the future, which has caused quite a stir in the entertainment industry."
The assistant told him everything truthfully.
Grandma Dong sighed. She was getting old and felt powerless to manage these things.
She held her forehead, paused for a long time, and said, "I will order Dong Wenfeng to withdraw from the entertainment industry to temporarily reduce the impact on the Dong Group."
She had no other choice but to do this.
When Dong Wenfeng heard Old Madam Dong tell him to quit the entertainment industry, he was completely dejected. His foot injury had not fully healed, and he was pounding his chest and stamping his feet in the hospital.
"It's all Ye Zhizhou's fault! My life has turned into this ever since she came into my life. I can't let her get away with this!"
In the hospital room, his agent rolled his eyes, thinking that at least he didn't have to serve this guy anymore. Relying on the Dong family's power, he acted arrogantly every day and didn't cooperate with the company's arrangements. Sooner or later, he would be finished.
"I say, Young Master Dong, you should just calm down. You might as well focus on recovering from your injury and stay home as a young master."
Dong Wenfeng glared at her. "You look down on me?"
The agent was speechless. "I didn't say that."
Dong Wenfeng slammed his fist on the hospital bed. "Hmph, I'll make Ye Zhizhou pay!"
Seeing his hopeless state, the agent instantly lost interest in communicating with him and left with her bag.
*
In the kitchen of the Huo residence.
A rich aroma wafted out. Qin Xuan was sitting in the living room reading the latest international mathematics journal when he smelled the aroma. He silently put down his book, got up, and went to the kitchen.
Ye Zhizhou was making desserts inside; she was wearing an apron and bustling around.
Qin Xuan pushed open the door and looked at the oven.
Why are you suddenly making desserts?
Ye Zhizhou turned to look at him, her face covered in flour, but she didn't notice at all.
"You don't know this, but women of any age find it hard to resist the temptation of desserts."
Qin Xuan smiled slightly, immediately understanding her intention. He walked in, moved closer to Ye Zhizhou, and reached out to wipe the flour off her face.
When his hand touched Ye Zhizhou's collagen-rich face, Ye Zhizhou's face flushed red instantly.
"Would you like to try some? It's fresh out of the oven."
She held up a cheese bread that had just come out of the oven; the bread was cut into small pieces and looked very appetizing.
Qin Xuan couldn't resist taking a piece and putting it in her mouth. "It's delicious, and it doesn't seem that sweet."
Ye Zhizhou was pleased with the praise. "I deliberately put in less sugar. It's better for older people to eat less sugar."
Qin Xuan suddenly stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, placing his hands on the edge of the cupboard. He looked down at Ye Zhizhou, whom he had encircled, his dark yet bright eyes looking at her. "What I mean is, the bread isn't as sweet as you."
After he finished speaking, he gently kissed Ye Zhizhou's lips, then turned and left the kitchen.
Ye Zhizhou savored the brief but captivating kiss, her heart pounding. Was it just her imagination? Qin Xuan clearly seemed like a straight man, so why was he so incredibly smooth and collected when flirting?
Hmph, she can't lose!
After putting down her plate, she untied her apron and walked towards the living room.
Qin Xuan sat leisurely on the sofa, his posture upright and not at all sloppy, his expression normal and he was very engrossed in watching.
Ye Zhizhou secretly walked past him from behind and called out.
"Qin Xuan".
Qin Xuan turned around in response, his lips meeting hers just in time, and he deepened the kiss.
Ye Zhizhou originally only wanted to ambush Qin Xuan and let him know what it meant to be moved after being flirted with, but who knew that he would take it a step further and keep kissing him.
Three minutes later, Ye Zhizhou sat on the sofa, fuming.
"Qin Xuan, don't you think your public image has collapsed?"
Qin Xuan straightened his collar, remaining calm and composed. "Oh? I also have a persona. What kind?"
Ye Zhizhou crossed his arms and said, "Aloof, reserved, and uphold male virtues!"
Qin Xuan couldn't help but chuckle. "Upholding male virtues? I think I've done a pretty good job in that regard, after all, I've only ever kissed you."
Ye Zhizhou pursed his lips, realizing that he couldn't win an argument with Qin Xuan and had instead given Qin Xuan a chance to show off, so he had no choice but to give up.
"I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm going to the Dong residence!"
She pretended to be angry and went into the kitchen to quickly calm her chest.
After placing the finished bread into an exquisite food box, Ye Zhizhou changed into a more formal outfit, left the Huo residence, and after turning a few corners, arrived at the Dong residence.
She raised her hand and pressed the doorbell.
Inside the door, the nanny was about to open it when Dong Wenyu saw her and asked her a question. Upon learning it was Ye Zhizhou, she snorted coldly, "Don't let her in. Just tell her the old lady doesn't welcome her in and to send her back!"
The nanny hesitated, "But I haven't asked Madam's opinion yet."
Dong Wenyu's expression hardened. "You're not listening to me anymore?"
The nanny lowered her head helplessly. After all, she was just a nanny and dared not contradict Dong Wenyu. She could only push open the door and say to Ye Zhizhou.
"Miss Ye, our wife does not welcome you. We are very sorry."
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