Chapter 50: A vivid experience of those captivating, clear eyes...
A faint smile flickered in the Empress's eyes. She didn't look at Fu Yun again, picked up her tea, took a small sip, and then said casually, "Barely passable!"
Fu Yun was somewhat amused and exasperated: "Are your standards really that high?"
He sighed, "It seems I'll have to use every trick in the book!"
The Empress glanced at Fu Yun without any expression and asked in return, "Otherwise what?"
She paused, then calmly reminded him, "A promise is a promise. Now, there are seven days left until the deadline you agreed on. If you want to achieve your goal in such a short time, then your next steps are extremely urgent."
As she said this, she raised her hand, gesturing for Fu Jun to start eating.
Fu Jun then realized that he had been so busy talking that he hadn't even touched his chopsticks yet.
He picked up the chopsticks on the table, took a bite of green vegetables, ate them, and swallowed them before confidently assuring everyone, "Don't worry, with the current progress of my project, the time I promised you won't be a problem."
The Empress's brows instantly hardened with seriousness, and she solemnly called out, "Zixin."
Fu Yun was enjoying other cuisines and hadn't yet realized that the Empress was calling him.
[President Fu, stop eating! The Empress is calling you! Zixin is Su Fuyun's courtesy name.]
Fu Yun paused, quickly realizing what was happening, and immediately put on a natural expression, as if she had been so focused on filling her stomach that she hadn't noticed the Empress's call. Then she looked at the Empress with a puzzled expression: "Hmm?"
The Empress gazed calmly at Fu Jun for a moment, then suddenly felt a surge of emotion—a desire to see him succeed without fear of failure.
As the ruler of a country, she was always indifferent to everyone, focusing only on the result and not on the process. If a task was not completed, she would simply behead the person.
But now, this seemingly weak man who had vowed to solve her problems made her think differently. She didn't want to see him face failure; she only hoped that he could always be as spirited as he was now.
She didn't know why she had such a strange thought; it was an emotion she had never felt before, as if something deep inside her was gradually losing her control.
This feeling is unfamiliar and makes no sense.
But it didn't make her feel disgusted or give her the urge to suppress it. Instead, it was a novel experience, even subtly filled with anticipation. It made her feel the vibrant emotions of an ordinary person, rather than a ruthless and decisive monarch sitting on the dragon throne.
Thinking of this, the Empress looked directly into Fu Yun's eyes and spoke in a serious tone for the first time: "Business is not as easy as you think. Perhaps you are indeed gifted in business, but for a merchant, doing business is like a soldier going to the battlefield. When the winds rise and the clouds surge, the situation changes in an instant. Even the slightest anomaly can catch you off guard."
Back then, both the Su and Wang families were among the most prestigious and powerful clans in Lingzhou City. However, due to mismanagement six years ago, the Su family's businesses declined rapidly within just two years. Now, they can barely squeeze into the top ten of the local wealthy elites, a far cry from being the city's richest family eight years ago. Soaring to the top is difficult enough, but falling to the bottom is even easier. Do you understand the meaning behind what I'm telling you?
Fu Jun was somewhat surprised, never expecting that the taciturn Empress would speak such a long and heartfelt message to him.
Fu Jun nodded, his expression becoming more serious: "I know you're reminding me not to be arrogant because of my talent, but to move forward steadily. Thank you for telling me this. I will always remember the warning you've given me, so you can wait for the results with peace of mind."
The Empress sighed, picked up her chopsticks, took a small piece of the exquisitely crafted cake, bit it, and put it in her mouth, chewing it very gently.
Her movements, from picking up pastries to chewing food, were elegant and graceful, making them very pleasing to the eye.
After finishing the food in his mouth, he would put down his chopsticks first, and then continue speaking slowly and deliberately: "It would be good if you could take it to heart, but I'm afraid that you are young and impetuous. If someone with ulterior motives tries to provoke you, you will lose your composure and act faster than you think, making a decision that is not in your best interest. At that time, you will miss a good opportunity and be caught in a dilemma."
She paused, then added, "Don't rush into decisions; think things through before you act. Only by remaining humble and patient can you achieve long-term success. If you don't exert yourself to the utmost, how can you expect to accomplish your grand ambitions in just six months?"
As an experienced CEO, Fu Yun would naturally not act impulsively. However, he could not show the maturity and composure that Su Fu Yun possessed in front of the Empress. Otherwise, given the Empress's wisdom, she might suspect that he was up to something.
As Su Fuyun was, he must have been deeply inspired, and he sincerely wanted to praise the Empress.
"Hearing your words is worth more than reading for ten years. I will definitely be more careful in the future and will never make decisions impulsively."
To be honest, the Empress is not very old, maybe only three or four years older than Su Fuyun, but her thinking is more rigorous and insightful than mine.
Fu Yun is a seasoned veteran in the business world, while the Empress has never been involved in it. It's truly remarkable that she can offer so many insightful suggestions.
Moreover, she was the ruler of a country, and he greatly admired her for treating a commoner with such sincerity. At least during his time as CEO, he never spent time giving advice to others.
After hearing Fu Yun's repeated assurances, the Empress visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
Her expression softened considerably. Seeing that Fu Yun was only eating vegetarian dishes and not touching any meat, she assumed he was just being reserved and said gently, "This yellow croaker soup is quite delicious. You can try it."
Fu Jun was slightly taken aback, then nodded without saying much. He picked up a piece of the soup-filled yellow croaker and put it in his mouth. He originally intended to swallow it directly without chewing it, but it was surprisingly fresh and fragrant, without any fishy smell. The fish meat was tender and smooth, and the taste was rich and delicious.
"It tastes good, quite delicious."
The Empress's lips curled up slightly, forming a beautiful arc: "I've been to this restaurant a few times, and I think it's pretty good. Although it can't compare to the delicacies of the Imperial Kitchen, the presentation and taste are acceptable, and it ranks among the top three in Lingzhou City."
Fu Yun couldn't respond to that. Ever since he transmigrated to the matriarchal country, his once discerning palate had long since lost the ability to be picky.
He could eat coarse grains like cornbread and black steamed buns without batting an eye, but he had never been to any of the top-ranked restaurants, let alone sampled their delicacies.
The Empress didn't seem hungry; she had already put down her chopsticks and was slowly sipping her milk tea.
Her gaze lingered briefly on Fu Jun's face, and she noticed that his complexion was rosy, his health was excellent, and he was in good spirits.
Her features, now softened, are particularly pleasing to the eye, making it hard to look away.
Those captivatingly clear eyes were fixed on the food in front of them, making one want to laugh.
The Empress paused for a moment, then spoke seemingly casually: "You seem to be much healthier than before, and your energy and spirit are much better. Have you been taking care of your health lately?"
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