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Chapter 678: Chapter 0678: Taking You Shopping Today
"There’s a saying," a smack on a smiling face is never right," so with Xu Mingzhe looking like that, Ye Xunhuan certainly couldn’t start off by going off like a firecracker!"
"Big Brother Xu, indeed, it’s been a long time!" Ye Xunhuan greeted Xu Mingzhe with a beaming smile, "What have you been up to recently?"
"And you didn’t even call me out for drinks. You didn’t forget about me, did you?"
"I did want to ask you out for drinks, but I was afraid you, Brother Ye, wouldn’t have the time!" Xu Mingzhe spoke softly, "I’ve seen that video, and if I’m not mistaken, that should be you, right?"
Ye Xunhuan knew he couldn’t hide it from Xu Mingzhe and didn’t try to, readily admitting, "Who else could be as saucy as me, brother?"
"That wasn’t just being saucy, it was making a statement!" Xu Mingzhe commented dryly, "Your speech got me so fired up, it was incredibly inspiring!"
"In a word, don’t agree, then bring it on, damn whoever it is, worst comes to worst, a man dies and birds face the sky, if not, live for tens of thousands of years!"
"Right, that’s the idea, a man dies and birds face the sky, if not, live for tens of thousands of years!" Ye Xunhuan eagerly chimed in, "Big Brother Xu, what brings you here today is..."
"Some business matters, I have arranged to meet with your wife, to discuss certain issues!" Xu Mingzhe said in a lowered voice, "No need to be so nervous, if I were to steal your corner, I definitely wouldn’t do it in front of you!"
Though Xu Mingzhe’s words seemed to ease Ye Xunhuan’s concerns, they also subtly told Ye Xunhuan that Xu Mingzhe would definitely try to steal his corner, just not now!
Ye Xunhuan caught the implication in Xu Mingzhe’s words and laughed lightly, "Alright, then I’ll wait for Big Brother Xu to come and steal!"
Just then, the elevator doors slowly opened, and Ye Xunhuan and Xu Mingzhe stepped into the elevator together, but because they were going to different floors, Ye Xunhuan exited the elevator ahead of Xu Mingzhe.
And Xu Mingzhe continued on to the upper floors.
After coming down from the upper floor, Ye Xunhuan returned to his own office, not really taking Xu Mingzhe’s corner-stealing threats to heart.
After all, Qiu Ruoxi had no particular interest in him.
Besides, he even showed Qiu Ruoxi a bit of Xu Mingzhe’s antics in the hotel last time!
Of course, Qiu Ruoxi didn’t pay much attention to it!
Upon reaching his own office, Ye Xunhuan didn’t play any games, but called Su Guyan instead to inquire about the status of the Imperial Group’s relocation.
Ye Xunhuan was somewhat surprised when he found out that it would be fully moved into Jiangzhong City by tomorrow.
That was fast!
At the same time, Xu Mingzhe had already arrived at Qiu Ruoxi’s office, but everything was exactly as Xu Mingzhe told Ye Xunhuan, he was here solely to discuss work-related matters with Qiu Ruoxi.
As for personal matters, Xu Mingzhe didn’t bring up a single word.
Perhaps knowing that Qiu Ruoxi was a woman who didn’t like mixing business with personal affairs, Xu Mingzhe showed great self-awareness. After discussing some business matters, he left right away.
He appeared very graceful and gentlemanly.
Xu Mingzhe may have left, but Qiu Ruoxi seemed somewhat downcast.
The arrival of Su Guyan in Jiangzhong City weighed on her mind like a mountain, making her breathing feel difficult and even making her feel as if she was facing the biggest crisis and the strongest opponent!
This left Qiu Ruoxi somewhat frustrated and restless, completely unable to settle down and work seriously!
Qiu Ruoxi gently massaged her temples, stood up, and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, staring blankly at the distant blue sky.
And then—knocks on the door echoed from outside.
Upon hearing the knock, Qiu RuoXi slowly turned her head and said, "Come in!"
"Click!"
A crisp sound ensued as the door opened in response, and a series of muffled footsteps suddenly echoed.
Mei Hanqing then walked in gracefully from outside.
Seeing Mei Hanqing, Qiu RuoXi softly asked, "What’s the matter?"
"President Qiu, you look pale. Are you feeling unwell?" asked Mei Hanqing with a touch of concern.
Qiu RuoXi shook her head and replied, "It’s nothing. I probably just didn’t sleep well last night. What did you want to see me about?"
Seeing Qiu RuoXi dismiss her concern, Mei Hanqing did not probe further and handed over the documents she was holding, "President Qiu, the news conference will be held this afternoon. Please have a look and see if there’s anything that needs to be changed!"
For the past few days, Mei Hanqing had been busy preparing for the news conference with the Italian luxury brand merchants, and the event was now imminent!
Qiu RuoXi glanced at the document, "It’s all fine as it is!"
"President Qiu, are you sure you don’t want to attend?"
In Mei Hanqing’s view, this press conference was very important as it was an opportunity to establish good relations with some of the veteran luxury brand merchants from Italy.
Qiu RuoXi gently shook her head, "No, I trust that you can manage it well!"
"Alright then, I’ll go get busy!"
Qiu RuoXi nodded.
After Mei Hanqing left Qiu RuoXi’s office, a tinge of doubt couldn’t help but surface in her heart. She could sense that Qiu RuoXi was in a somewhat downcast mood today.
What had happened to make the normally calm and astute Qiu RuoXi seem so listless?
Could it be a quarrel with Ye Xunhuan?
Mei Hanqing wanted to ask Ye Xunhuan about it, but since she was rushing to the press conference, she lacked the time, so she had to let it go, resolving in her heart to ask Ye Xunhuan later.
Unbeknownst to Ye Xunhuan, Qiu RuoXi was feeling particularly low, nor was he aware that Mei Hanqing would soon seek him out to inquire if anything was amiss between him and Qiu RuoXi.
Ye Xunhuan hadn’t spent the entire day at the Huangtu Corporation. When Mei Hanqing left for the press conference in the afternoon, he too had left the company.
Although the Yinghuang Corporation was not set to officially settle in Jiangzhong City until the next day, Su Guyan would arrive in Jiangzhong City this afternoon!
Ye Xunhuan called Su Guyan, and after they agreed on a meeting place, he directly drove out to meet her.
As Ye Xunhuan arrived on Zhonghuan Street, Su Guyan, dressed in a white dress and carrying a bag, was standing at the corner waiting for him.
Pulling up beside Su Guyan, Ye Xunhuan asked softly, "Beautiful lady, waiting for someone?"
Upon seeing Ye Xunhuan through the car window, a rich smile instantly bloomed on Su Guyan’s face, and she opened the door and got in!
After seating herself in the car, Ye Xunhuan asked softly, "You must be tired these past few days, right?"
Su Guyan gently shook her head and replied, "It’s been okay. Do you really have time to come out?"
"Of course!" Ye Xunhuan replied softly, "I’m probably the most idle person at Huangtu Corporation. How could I not have time? Alright, I’m taking you shopping today, how about that?"
