Chapter 70: Those with wives are eager to go home
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Han Zhan has been very busy recently.
On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, the day all industries resumed work, he left the Beishan Villa, saying he was going abroad and would be back in about a week. Today was the eighth day since he left, and Shi Yin received a call from the veterinary clinic saying that Ah Xiu's surgery had been successful and he could be taken home to recuperate.
She went out in the morning.
The reinforced Porsche Macan he drives.
Passing by IFS Mall, Shi Yin parked her car, intending to go upstairs to the brand-name tea counter to pick out a few boxes to give to the veterinarian as a token of appreciation. Standing in front of the glass case, Shi Yin listened attentively to the saleswoman's instructions. Just then, a roar erupted from downstairs. She looked out the window and saw a bustling crowd of people downstairs in a distant building, a bustling scene.
"The internationally renowned Shine Group has arrived in Beijing and is located in the heart of the CBD."
"Look, it's the tallest skyscraper."
"I heard from their internal employees that the company's reopening date is set for March 12th. It's said to be a very good date, carefully selected by their senior leaders after searching through the almanac."
Hearing this.
Shi Yin's eyes paused as they focused on the tea leaves.
This date was familiar to her, as it was her birthday.
Over a decade ago, a fortune teller visited the Shi family and, after examining her birth chart, pronounced her a jinx. Her birth date and month had become a sign of misfortune, bringing unlucky consequences to her family. Today, the Shine Group, one of the world's top ten chaebols, declares March 12th an auspicious date, designating it as the company's opening day.
"The Shine Group has hired a very capable financial advisor, who has now been promoted to General Manager of the China region. He is in charge of all Shine affairs in China and is also the leader of the Beijing headquarters."
"The Shine Group, founded on its roots in the medical, chemical, and arms industries, possesses immense economic power. After this CEO joined, they expanded their business, originally limited to the Southern Hemisphere, to a global scale within just three years. This is a true business miracle."
"I heard he's not too old and quite good-looking. Elton, the core leader of the Shine Group, has tried several times to introduce his youngest daughter to him, trying to make him the son-in-law and successor of the family, but he's refused."
"Why?"
"No normal person would refuse such a happy event, right?"
"Because she is married, he is a married man."
Amid the gossip of the other socialites in the shop, Shi Yin paid and left with her tea. The Shine Group was a prestigious global chaebol, comprised of over twenty leading companies, led by the Elton family.
Over the past half century, China has developed rapidly.
The Shine Group spent a lot of time and effort but failed to expand into the Chinese market. During his university years, Shi Yin went to the United States as an exchange student and had the opportunity to visit the Shine company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
There were a lot of people that day.
Not only were there students from Harvard University, including her, but there was also a bustling team of employees. It was said that a consultant from Beijing had been invited personally by Mr. Elton, who wanted to help Shine enter the Chinese market under his guidance.
Shi Yin stood in a remote corner where there were few people.
He was surrounded by people, the center of the crowd. She could only catch a glimpse of the hem of his clothes and the vague outline of his figure as he walked away. Some people, without even looking at their faces, could tell by their figure that they were gifted by nature.
Handsome.
Outstanding abilities.
He also rejected Mr. Elton's temptation to marry him and firmly chose his own wife.
There's something about this man.
Shi Yin glanced at the Five-Star Building in the distance, where workers were working overhead, hanging the Shine Group's iconic sign. She lowered her eyes as a black, stretched-back Lincoln approached the tree-lined steps below. The car stopped, and several people in suits got out. Too far away to see clearly, Shi Yin's gaze fell on the leader. For a moment, she was lost in thought, as if she saw Han Zhan...
The thought was dispelled the next second.
Han Zhan sent her a WeChat message last night, including flight information.
He flew directly from Manhattan to Beijing this morning, which took seven or eight hours, and arrived home around five or six in the afternoon. He also asked her to ask Uncle Han to cook his share of the meal. He was starving after eating white food every day in the United States, so he had to eat two big bowls of rice when he got home.
So, she was dazzled.
Shi Yin quickly withdrew her gaze and headed for the elevator, carrying her things. During this time, she received a call from her company-assigned assistant, who asked, "Director Shi, there's a seminar this afternoon at the Beijing Assembly Hall. Are you going?"
"Help me push it."
"Will you come to the company this afternoon?"
"Take leave."
After Shi Yin finished speaking, she called Beishan Villa again. A servant answered the phone and said, "I'm going to the veterinary clinic to pick up Ah Xiu. I'll be back in about two hours. Prepare the ingredients in the kitchen. I'll make snow cake when I get back."
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At that time.
In front of the Five Star Building.
Lu Cheng walked behind Han Zhan and entered the office building together. He was so sleepy that he yawned four or five times in the elevator. As he yawned, he looked at the energetic person next to him and asked, "Are you on drugs?"
Booked a flight back this morning.
Unexpectedly, this guy ended the talks early last night, went straight to the airport, and took the next flight back to Beijing.
During their week in Country M, they traveled to several cities and counties. Lu Cheng was exhausted, falling asleep as soon as he touched his bed. Han Zhan, on the other hand, was more interesting. After finishing his work at night, it was still daytime in Beijing, and he still had the energy to text Shi Yin on his phone, asking her if she had eaten breakfast, what she had eaten, and if she had eaten half an extra apple. Wow, his wife was amazing.
Lu Cheng: "..."
He slept so soundly on the plane back that he lost track of time.
Han Zhan?
I never closed my eyes.
The plane landed, and the Shine Group driver met him at the door. He didn't sleep the entire way. He was clutching the gift he'd brought for Shi Yin, checking his phone from time to time. When there were no new calls or messages, he'd click on Shi Yin's Lazy Sheep WeChat profile picture, repeatedly clicking it dozens of times.
Half an hour later.
People in the conference room left one after another.
Han Zhan pulled out a chair and threw a blanket at the drowsy Lu Cheng beside him. "I've asked someone to prepare a car to take you back to the apartment later. I've also asked for three days off for you. 72 hours is enough time for you to sleep."
Lu Cheng got up.
Wiped his face.
He stared at Han Zhan for a few seconds. Compared to his energetic appearance, he felt like he was on opium. Lu Cheng smacked his lips and said, "Don't you get tired?"
Han Zhan: "Young and in good health."
Lu Cheng: “?”
Han Zhan glanced at him, picked up the car keys and walked away. Just by looking at his back, one could see his pleased expression: "I'm going to pick up my wife downstairs of Shi's Building. What will she wear today? She should still be wearing that maroon coat. I'm so hungry, I'm going home to eat with her."
Lu Cheng: "..."
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