"I'll call Azhao right now!" Xu Zhiru sat up straight from his arms, grabbed the phone and dialed the number. In a few words, she explained everything clearly, hung up the phone, and clung back to Fu Chen's arms, tilting her little face up, with a long drawl at the end of her voice, "Azhao said he'll be home tomorrow afternoon! Azhao, I'll cook for him myself, give him some good nourishment, and make some soup for you too."
Fu Chen didn't respond, only saying, "Go to bed early."
The next afternoon, Xu Zhao appeared at the Fu family villa, looking exhausted. He was wearing a casual hoodie, jeans, and had his hair cut short, but he looked energetic.
"Sister!" Xu Zhao gave Xu Zhiru a hug as soon as he entered the door.
"Azhao, we've been waiting for you to come back! Come on, the meal is ready, your favorite sweet and sour pork ribs!" Xu Zhiru pulled him to the dining room. The table was filled with rich dishes and the aroma was tempting.
Xu Zhao was not shy and sat down and picked up the chopsticks, "Sister, your cooking skills are really authentic!"
Xu Zhiru poured him some soup, sat down opposite him, and looked at him carefully: "You've become darker and thinner. It must be hard out there, right?"
"The project isn't that hard." Xu Zhao took a sip of his soup and looked at Xu Zhiru. "Sister, is there any trouble at home... at my brother-in-law's place? You sounded quite anxious on the phone."
Xu Zhiru put down her chopsticks, sighed, and briefly recounted how the Su family collapsed, how Ning Nanxue poached people from Green Light Technology, and the current situation of the Fu family.
Xu Zhao's brows gradually furrowed. "Ning Nanxue? Is she involved with that Jiang Tingchen? This woman is quite capable. So, over at Green Light... isn't my brother-in-law in big trouble right now?"
"Who said it wasn't?" Xu Zhiru curled her lips. "So, I'm counting on you and Mr. Martin's project. By the way, where's Mr. Martin? Didn't he come back with you?"
Xu Zhao shook his head. "Mr. Martin is always meticulous in his work. He'll be here two days late. I came back first to talk to my brother-in-law. Mr. Martin said that if he wants to enter the domestic market, his first choice is to cooperate with Fu's. He values Fu's foundation and your ability. As long as everything goes well, the new energy project can be launched immediately. By then, Ning's and that French Green Light will have to step aside!"
Xu Zhiru's eyes lit up.
"Really? That's great! This is really... really a big help!" She stood up. "You eat first. I'll call Chen and ask him to leave work early!"
In the evening, Fu Chen's car drove into the villa.
Xu Zhiru trotted over and took his suit jacket for him, her voice filled with excitement. "Ah Chen, you're back! Ah Zhao told me there's great news from Mr. Martin!"
Fu Chen changed his shoes and walked into the living room.
Xu Zhao had already stood up: "Brother-in-law."
Fu Chen nodded slightly and looked at Xu Zhiru.
Xu Zhiru immediately stepped forward and took his arm, repeating everything Xu Zhao had said that afternoon. Then, with some urgency, she asked, "Ah Chen, this is a rare opportunity, isn't it? If Martin's project succeeds, let's see how Ning Nanxue and the others can act so arrogantly!"
Fu Chen sat down in the main seat on the sofa, and Xu Zhao sat next to him, feeling a little awkward.
"Mr. Martin wants Fu to be his exclusive partner for domestic new energy projects, primarily responsible for technology implementation and marketing," Xu Zhao added. "He'll provide full support, including funding and core technology. The goal is to quickly seize market share and catch Ning and Greenlight off guard."
Fu Chen tapped his fingers lightly on his knees. After a while, he spoke in a flat voice: "The conditions sound good. When will Martin arrive?"
"The day after tomorrow, flight at 3 pm." Xu Zhao replied.
Fu Chen turned to Xu Zhiru and said, "Tell Azhao that I will go to the airport to pick up Mr. Martin the day after tomorrow afternoon."
Xu Zhiru almost jumped up: "Really? Ah Chen, you...you're going in person?" This was too much of a favor. She quickly turned to Xu Zhao and said, "Did you hear that, Ah Zhao? Brother-in-law is going to pick up Mr. Martin in person! You have to speak well of him in front of Mr. Martin!"
Xu Zhao quickly responded, "Don't worry, sister. Mr. Martin has always admired my brother-in-law."
Two days later, exiting the airport VIP channel.
Fu Chen was wearing a dark suit and had an upright posture.
Xu Zhao stood beside him. Not long after, a blond, blue-eyed foreigner, about fifty years old, walked out. His steps were steady and his eyes were sharp. It was Martin.
"Mr. Martin!" Xu Zhao stepped forward to greet him.
Martin smiled and shook hands with Xu Zhao. His eyes quickly fell on Fu Chen, and he extended his hand: "Mr. Fu, I always hear Xu Zhao mention you, saying that you are a rare business talent. After meeting you today, I found that you are indeed extraordinary."
His Chinese has a bit of a foreign accent, but he speaks fluently.
Fu Chen extended his hand back, his expression perfectly polite. "Mr. Martin, you're welcome. It's the Fu family's honor to work with you. Thank you for your long journey. The accommodation is ready. Please come in."
Martin was very pleased with Fu Chen's attitude. He nodded and walked out side by side with Fu Chen.
Inside the car, Martin sized up Fu Chen, who was sitting across from him. The young man was more patient than he'd expected. He spoke first, "Mr. Fu, Xu Zhao should have conveyed my initial thoughts. I have great confidence in the Fu family's domestic foundation and your personal abilities, Mr. Fu."
Fu Chen nodded slightly. "Fu's will fully cooperate and will not let Mr. Martin down. The field of new energy has broad prospects. If we join forces, we will surely open up new horizons."
Martin looked at Fu Chen's confident look, and his eyes behind the glasses moved.
Although Fu Chen is young, he has an extraordinary calmness and aura. He is a partner worth cooperating with, but he may also be a character who needs to be watched out for.
Fu Chen had a decent smile on his face. He naturally understood that for a veteran like Martin who had been in the business world for many years, every move he made was well planned.
However, the Fu family really needs such a boost right now.
The car drove smoothly towards the city. Fu Chen and Martin chatted casually. The topics mostly revolved around market prospects and future plans. The atmosphere maintained superficial harmony, but they each had their own thoughts.
"Outside is not a place to talk. I've already found a place to stay. To thank you for coming to greet me, why don't you come back with me and I'll treat you to a good feast."
Fu Chen nodded and thanked him: "Thank you, Mr. Martin. I think Mr. Martin and I will get along well."
Martin narrowed his eyes slightly and patted Fu Chen's shoulder appreciatively.
"Xu Zhao, your brother-in-law is indeed a sensible man. I was right."
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