“Our company’s cargo ship has been hijacked by pirates…” Wu Juan said, her face full of helplessness and anxiety.
Xu Zhengyang frowned slightly and said, "Oh, let's talk in the office."
"well."
Wu Juan and Zhan Xiaohui nodded in agreement.
At this moment, the tense expression on Zhan Xiaohui's face had completely disappeared.
He knew all too well that as long as the adults knew about this, and as long as the pirates hadn't hurt anyone yet, then nothing would happen to our people or our ships.
After entering the elevator, Xu Zhengyang suddenly remembered that he was going to have dinner with his sister. He smiled and said to his sister, who had followed him into the elevator, "Wait a few minutes. You should also tell Xue Ziyi that I'll finish what I need to do here and then we'll go have dinner."
"Brother, let's take care of business first." Xu Rouyue blushed deeply. Her brother's words in front of Wu Juan and Zhan Xiaohui made her very embarrassed.
"Silly girl." Xu Zhengyang raised his hand and rubbed Xu Rouyue's head again.
Xu Rouyue blushed and lowered her head. She knew that in her brother's heart, her affairs were the most important thing.
The news of the company's cargo ship being hijacked by pirates had not yet spread. Xu Zhengyang asked Zhan Xiaohui to quickly inform the employees who knew about the news, and not to spread it, so as not to disturb the other employees in the company and affect their normal work.
After all, this is a major event that is sure to attract everyone's attention.
Based on current information, the pirates did not harm anyone; they were only after ransom.
The asking price is five million US dollars.
Xu Zhengyang felt a pang of pain in his heart when he heard the amount. He thought to himself, "They really dare to ask for that much. Why don't we just give them the cargo ship?"
Volume Seven, Emperor, Chapter 370: Affairs of the World, State, and Family
The word "pirate" has now become popular worldwide and is known to everyone.
But for the vast majority of ordinary people, it's too far removed from their reality and their own perception...
Xu Zhengyang had never paid attention to pirate organizations. He hadn't even finished dealing with his own affairs, so how could he have the time to meddle in such matters? Besides, the distance was too great, and it was outside his jurisdiction. The location where the company's cargo ship had sank was one of the most infamous places in the world, and also the location of the most notorious pirates that caused headaches for countries around the globe.
Their territory is within the jurisdiction of Zhu Tianting in the southwest.
If the gods were still alive, things would be much easier. Xu Zhengyang made a phone call: "Hey buddy, give me a hand. I'll treat you to something when I have time."
Zhu Tianting, the great god over there, immediately sent a few subordinate deities over for a quick look, and the matter was settled.
What's the big deal?
The problem is that all the gods are gone...
After listening to Zhan Xiaohui and Wu Juan's reports, Xu Zhengyang waved for them to leave so he could think things over alone. Wu Juan was extremely anxious; this matter couldn't be delayed. However, Zhan Xiaohui hurriedly whispered and pulled Wu Juan outside. They couldn't let Wu Juan disturb the adults' thinking at this time.
Inside the Heavenly Court Palace of the Divine Commander, Li Haidong was reviewing various reports, both major and minor, through the Records of the Nine Provinces.
In reality, for some minor incidents, as long as the impact isn't too significant, the handling methods Li Haidong instructed were quite simple: the ghost messengers would directly punish the offenders and take some remedial measures, and that would be it. After all, the Heavenly Court is currently too busy with many matters, and the human organizations that cooperate with the Heavenly Court are also extremely busy. Where would they find the time to deal with so many trivial matters?
For example, Zhang San owed Wang Wu 10,000 yuan, but refused to pay it back, even swearing and vowing: "I don't owe you any money. May anyone who has a guilty conscience be hit by a car and killed when they go out."
As it happened, the ghost messengers encountered them. So what? They had to report it and get orders from higher authorities to handle it?
That would be using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
So these kinds of things are usually handled directly by the ghost messengers. Well, if you say you're going out and get hit by a car, let's not kill you, let's just make sure you're covered in peach blossoms, and then you'll be scolded and warned in a confused dream, and obediently pay back the money. Don't pay back the money? Fine, then we'll just kill you.
I gave you a chance and you didn't take it! Right?
To paraphrase Wang Yonggan, this is like saying, "Do you really think you can just make vows like that?"
Su Peng couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Wang Yonggan, I remember someone made such a vow back then, which is why he drove his car into a ditch and died, right?"
“That’s right!” Wang Yonggan, with his thick skin and without a hint of embarrassment, said, “I am a prime example! That’s why I have been constantly repenting and atoning for my sins with diligent work and unwavering faith…”
Su Peng thought to himself, if this is considered a cautionary tale, then wouldn't everyone be hoping to make a rash vow to die and then follow the lord as a ghost messenger? Of course, he wouldn't say such a thing out loud. Thinking about it, he and Wang Yonggan were both incredibly lucky to have met the lord by chance, which is why they were able to have their current status and honorable positions.
Stop...
As Li Haidong was busy reviewing the various cases submitted by his subordinates, Xu Zhengyang appeared out of nowhere in the room.
Upon seeing Xu Zhengyang arrive, Li Haidong hurriedly stood up from behind the table, bowed, and said, "Sir."
Xu Zhengyang waved his hand, then walked over and sat down behind the table, gesturing for Li Haidong to sit down as well. He then said, "Put your work aside for now, or rather, I'll cover for you for two days... You need to go out and take care of something."
"As you command, sir," Li Haidong said, still bowing slightly as he sat in his chair.
"A cargo ship belonging to the logistics group has been hijacked by pirates in Masori..." Xu Zhengyang said casually, seemingly not in a hurry, "Take two ghost messengers over there and release the ship."
"Yes, sir!" Li Haidong replied without hesitation.
Ouyang Ying, who was busy sorting out case categories, suddenly interjected, "Masori? Brother. Oh no, sir, I want to go too..."
"It's not like we're going out to play, what are we going to do?" Xu Zhengyang said in a deep voice.
"Oh." Ouyang Ying stuck out her tongue and then stopped talking.
Li Haidong stood up and said, "Your subordinate will take care of it immediately..."
"Wait a minute." Xu Zhengyang called out to him, and after thinking for a moment, said, "It's not easy to go all the way there. While you're there, take the opportunity to do some on-site research, see the local customs, beliefs, and lifestyles... Life isn't easy for the people there. The country is fragmented, warlords are vying for power, there have been years of war, and the people are suffering. Let's see if we can establish a branch there, draft a rough plan, and bring it back to me."
"Yes, sir!"
Li Haidong bowed to accept the order, turned around and strode out, his heart pounding with emotion.
In Li Haidong's heart, this was the true deity, possessing a magnanimous heart and a concern for all people and nations...
After Li Haidong left, Xu Zhengyang glanced at the cases awaiting processing on the table and frowned. Good heavens. So many things to do… it's really worrying me to death. He still has to be a decent person; he can't just go into seclusion again, can he?
Thinking of this, Xu Zhengyang raised his eyelids and looked at Ouyang Ying, who was pouting and slightly dissatisfied as she sorted out files and collected reports, and smiled, "Yingying, come here."
"What?" Ouyang Ying said, but she still didn't dare to disobey. She got up, pouted, and walked over.
"So, you've learned a lot these days following Judge, haven't you?" Xu Zhengyang said with a smile, ignoring Ouyang Ying's expression.
"What's so great about learning this? It's just a bunch of messy, annoying stuff. It's so frustrating to look at," Ouyang Ying muttered.
Xu Zhengyang's face darkened, and he said, "If you're upset, then don't do it. Go home and take care of the kids! Okay?"
“Brother…” Ouyang Ying stomped her foot angrily, thinking to herself how annoying he was, not knowing how to coax her at all.
"Alright, stop being so childish." Xu Zhengyang's smiling face returned, and he pointed to the case files on the table, saying, "Well then, I'll give you an internship opportunity. The judge is away these days, so you'll be in charge of reviewing these cases. Can you handle it?"
"Ah? I, I can't." Ouyang Ying quickly shook her head.
Xu Zhengyang said, "What's wrong with that? Why don't you go and discuss it with your sister-in-law? The two of you can handle it together! You've been following the judge in the mansion for so long, haven't you learned how to handle cases and how to approve them?"
"Okay, alright, I'll go talk to my sister-in-law about it." Ouyang Ying had no choice but to nod in agreement.
"Hmm." Xu Zhengyang nodded. "Be serious. Don't just do things your own way. The Heavenly Court has rules."
After saying that, Xu Zhengyang got up and walked out.
Ouyang Ying stared blankly as Xu Zhengyang disappeared through the door, then pouted and muttered, "What's with all that pretense? He just wants to slack off and be a hands-off boss, doesn't he? Lazybones!"
Xu Zhengyang, whose consciousness had returned to his body, found a reason for himself with a wry smile: "It's not that I'm lazy. After all, I have a person's identity, and I have to act like a person in this world, right?"
Standing up and walking out of the office, Xu Zhengyang said to Wu Juan and Zhan Xiaohui who were waiting outside, "Don't worry, it'll be fine in a few days. As for their demands, agree to them for now, but bargain and delay for a few days..." After saying that, ignoring Wu Juan's somewhat incredulous expression, Xu Zhengyang waved to his sister who was standing not far away and said, "Let's go eat."
Seeing her brother's relaxed expression, Xu Rouyue knew the matter was definitely resolved. She smiled and walked over to him, heading towards the elevator together, saying, "Brother, is it all taken care of?"
"It won't be that fast, haha, it'll be a few more days," Xu Zhengyang said with a smile as he walked to the elevator. While waiting, he asked, "Have you notified Xue Ziyi yet?"
"Ah, I... forgot." Xu Rouyue blushed again.
"Hurry up and send the text message." Xu Zhengyang smiled and ruffled his sister's hair. "Silly girl, your brother isn't someone who has free time every day."
Upon hearing this, Xu Rouyue quickly nodded and said, "Oh, I'll call him right now." She thought to herself, "Of course! My brother doesn't usually have that much free time to come to the company. If it weren't for Zhan Xiaohui and Wu Juan's repeated reminders, and my persistent nagging for days to get him to come to the company, he wouldn't have come at all."
He spends all his time at home either reading or making people laugh; he doesn't act like a chairman at all!
...
The reality of feelings is often very different from the love stories in movies and TV shows.
Just like Xu Zhengyang and Li Bingjie back then, there was no question of who pursued whom, nor was there any need for them to stare with eyes full of tenderness or eroticism and say cheesy, mushy things like "I love you" or "I treat you like a milk tea."
It all happened so naturally that it came to the point where they would directly say things like, "Let me marry you."
Admittedly, Xu Zhengyang and Li Bingjie are truly rare exceptions.
However, just as different people are born, emotions are even more complex and unpredictable. Feelings, on the other hand, are often stubbornly perceived as certain, and it seems that feelings are quite accurate when it comes to matters of love.
For example, Xu Rouyue has been deliberately avoiding certain topics from Xue Ziyi lately, subtly expressing her rejection. However, whether intentionally or unintentionally, this subtlety always reveals a hint of reluctance and attraction. Xue Ziyi can clearly sense this and pursues her earnestly, without being crazy, pretentious, sentimental, or cheesy, so he is not embarrassed.
Moreover, Xue Ziyi, though seemingly bold in such matters, is actually quite shy.
For example, he would always stop himself from saying anything he wanted to say when Xu Rouyue subtly changed the subject, and then talk about something else.
This occasionally made Xu Rouyue a little dissatisfied. Look at how little courage you have!
This meant that Xue Ziyi always expressed her admiration and affection in a somewhat reluctant and subtle way, but never directly said anything about pursuing her.
Of course, both of them knew the truth.
In a private room on the second floor of a mid-range restaurant, while waiting for the food to be served, Xu Zhengyang smiled and chatted with Xue Ziyi about various topics, occasionally mentioning "March Awakening of Insects," the former moderator of the Fuhe City Information Port Forum.
Given Xue Ziyi's personality, he wouldn't normally be nervous upon meeting this rarely-seen chairman. However, being inexplicably invited to dinner today, especially since Xu Rouyue said it was her chairman inviting him... this was quite significant.
There was some expectation, some worry, and some tension.
It's quite obvious that Xu Rouyue has feelings for me, and she probably already told her chairman brother today.
Xue Ziyi was mentally prepared. If Xu Zhengyang made sarcastic remarks about her status as a wealthy man or her sister's education and job rank, Xue Ziyi would calmly accept it and express some retaliation in a dignified manner.
If Xu Zhengyang were to accuse him of having ulterior motives and being after Xu Rouyue's family's wealth, he would retort, "I'm not a gigolo."
While chatting with Xu Zhengyang about mundane topics, Xue Ziyi pondered what might happen.
The dishes are all served.
Xue Ziyi got up to pour wine for the chairman and opened a box of juice for Xu Rouyue.
"Ziyi, what made you decide to work at Jinghui Logistics back then? Hehe, Jinghui Logistics was just a small company back then. It was a bit of a waste for a college graduate like you to go there," Xu Zhengyang said with a sip of his drink.
"Actually, it was hard to find a job back then, and staying at home for so long wasn't a good thing..." Xue Ziyi was quite frank. After taking a sip of wine, he continued, "It just so happened that the incident at the entrance of the community made me realize that the chairman was a nice person, so I had a good impression of Jinghui Logistics. Later, Dong Wenqi said that you were hiring, so I applied for the job."
Xu Zhengyang nodded. He naturally remembered that incident. Speaking of which, Xue Ziyi was indeed a bachelor. After joining Jinghui Logistics Company, he stayed there until now. During that time, Jinghui Logistics Company was almost acquired and went bankrupt, but he did not leave. Moreover, because of his personality, Xue Ziyi, who had a certain status in the company, strongly supported Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing, which prevented the two shareholders from being squeezed out so quickly.
"You've had two girlfriends before, haha... You're quite the womanizer, aren't you?" Xu Zhengyang said casually.
Xue Ziyi's face flushed red instantly.
Xu Rouyue was also taken aback, then turned her head and looked at Xue Ziyi with a bit of anger.