"No need, my friend and I drove here together." Chen Chaojiang shook his head, turned around and walked out.
Wu Juan froze again, slowly sat back down at the table, took a sip of the now-cold tea, and then used her finger to dab some tea on her eyes.
Is all of this a dream?
...
Outside the teahouse, Chen Chaojiang walked to the driver's seat of his black Land Rover SUV, which he had just bought a few days ago, and said, "I'll drive."
"Is there anything different?" Ye Wan asked, both amused and exasperated.
"No." Chen Chaojiang held back; he really felt uncomfortable having Ye Wan drive while he rode in the car.
Ye Wan pouted and said, "Ugh, being with you is so boring."
Chen Chaojiang looked at her in surprise.
"Hey, what are you looking at?" Ye Wan glared at him.
“You say that to me at least twenty times a day on average,” Chen Chaojiang suddenly grinned.
Ye Wan blushed, spat, and said, "Go away! Don't laugh, your laugh looks worse than crying."
Chen Chaojiang's expression immediately returned to its usual cold and stern look. He turned around, walked to the other side of the passenger seat, opened the car door, and got in.
The SUV started up quickly and sped onto the main street.
In the car, Ye Wan chewed gum and asked, "Hey, where's your best buddy Xu Zhengyang? It's been several days, and I haven't seen you meet him. You've only been in touch by phone."
"He's busy."
"Come on, he's probably been chatting online with Bingjie every day again." Ye Wan chuckled and said, "Hey, I told you you're boring, and you won't admit it."
"Why?" Chen Chaojiang asked.
Ye Wan laughed and said, "You want to pursue me, don't you?"
"Mm." Chen Chaojiang nodded.
"Could you be a little more tactful?" Ye Wan said, somewhat exasperated.
Chen Chaojiang scratched his head, a rare occurrence for him, looking slightly embarrassed, and said, "I'm sorry, I'm not very good at talking."
"Yeah, you really don't know how to talk, you blockhead!"
"I'm not stupid."
"Huh?" Ye Wan was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing. "I didn't say you were stupid."
"Will your family agree?" Chen Chaojiang suddenly asked.
"Huh?" Ye Wan exclaimed softly, pulled over to find a parking space, turned to look at Chen Chaojiang seriously, and after a while smiled and said, "I haven't agreed to you yet."
Chen Chaojiang shook his head and said, "I know you're willing."
"Go away... no one would want to be with you." Ye Wan turned her head away with a red face and said softly, "Sigh, I don't know how your friend got Bingjie's family to agree."
Chen Chaojiang sighed and said, "I'm very lucky to have a friend like Xu Zhengyang, and also to be liked by you."
"Hey, who likes you?" Ye Wan pouted and said, "You're so boring, you know? You're not romantic at all, not funny, and you don't like to have fun..."
Chen Chaojiang tilted his head and looked at her.
Ye Wan suddenly smiled and said, "But to be honest, I think you're great. Really, you're a loyal and righteous person, not hypocritical, not polite, not pretentious, and very capable. I feel safe with you."
“Actually… I also feel that you make me feel very safe,” Chen Chaojiang suddenly said with a smile.
"Huh?" Ye Wan was taken aback, then blushed, and somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, she swung her fist and punched Chen Chaojiang's shoulder a few times, scolding, "You're so annoying, always blurting out something like that out of nowhere..."
Chen Chaojiang let Ye Wan pound on his shoulder, saying with some grievance, "I'm telling the truth. What girl can fight like you? Other people like girls who are gentle and kind, women who evoke a man's protective instincts. But when I'm with you, I always feel like I should be protected by you..."
"You still dare to talk, you still dare to talk..." Ye Wan gritted her teeth, her face flushed, and punched Chen Chaojiang. "Yes, so what? I am the queen, I am violent, I like to hit, so what! You don't want to?"
Chen Chaojiang grasped her hands tightly, looked at her earnestly, and a rare tenderness flashed in his long, cold eyes. He said softly and seriously, "I do."
Ye Wan was stunned for a while, but did not withdraw her hand. She laughed and said, "You've got some nerve, daring to grab my hand!"
"Well, I've always been bold," Chen Chaojiang said somewhat nervously.
"Really?" Ye Wan smiled and suddenly leaned down to kiss Chen Chaojiang on the cheek.
Chen Chaojiang suddenly released Ye Wan's hands, leaned back sharply, and nervously turned his head to look ahead, his body stiff and motionless.
Ye Wan burst into laughter.
Chen Chaojiang is still Chen Chaojiang...
Even with his newfound courage and Xu Zhengyang's patient and earnest guidance, he was still ultimately a novice.
Come to think of it, it would be better for him to find a more professional person to give him some advice. Asking Xu Zhengyang... isn't that just asking for trouble?
Volume 5, Spirit Official, Chapter 226: Heavenly Tribulation
Just like many sensational news stories that once circulated widely online, the news of Ronghua Group Chairman Zheng Yaokai's serious injury quickly disappeared from netizens' view due to intervention and suppression by relevant authorities. What remained were perhaps a few brief posts on some small forums recounting the incident, which, when occasionally seen, were scoffed as rumors.
The reason is simple: after the incident, Ronghua Group's official website publicly stated that the news was a rumor and even claimed that it would pursue legal action against those who spread the rumors.
Although Zheng Yaokai did not show up to prove that he was in good health, the public felt that since it was a rumor, why would the chairman of Ronghua Group need to stand up and clarify it?
Those in the Ronghua Group who knew the truth dared not go out and spread rumors anymore.
Former Chairman Zheng Ronghua, now in his sixties, reappeared at the Ronghua Group's board meeting, temporarily acting as interim head of the group's daily affairs on behalf of Zheng Yaokai. As for Zheng Yaokai's whereabouts, the official statement was that he had gone to the United States to handle some business matters.
This appears to be true; Zheng Yaokai participated in the company's first two meetings via video, and there was nothing unusual about it.
This news will soon be published online and in the news media, proving once again that the previous news was a rumor.
Thus, the truth of the matter was completely buried and quickly faded from public view and conversation...
In this world, there will always be some news that is known and seen by the public, but in fact... it's all false. How could people have imagined that from now on, all the money earned by the Zheng family, the major shareholders of the prestigious Ronghua Group, would end up in the hands of an unknown young man from the countryside?
Xu Zhengyang has been staying in the capital for more than 20 days.
After acquiring Huatong Logistics, Jinghui Logistics has decided to relocate its headquarters to Beijing. The initial plan is to integrate the operational routes and management of both companies, and next year, leveraging the strong capabilities of the original Huatong Logistics, to establish a transportation network centered in Beijing, extending to provincial capitals and second-tier cities across the country, excluding those in the Northwest and Southwest.
Of course, this was all a report that Wu Juan submitted to Xu Zhengyang in accordance with the plans and goals set by Xu Zhengyang.
Now, Xu Zhengyang was no longer as impatient as before. He understood what Wu Juan meant when she submitted the report by saying the foundation was unstable. Taking too big a step too quickly would always lead to oversights and shortcomings, making problems more likely. Just like Jinghui Logistics Company, which rose like a rocket, but without him, Xu Zhengyang, even without Jiang Lan's covert rivalry, problems were bound to arise sooner or later.
Xu Zhengyang said to Wu Juan, "If we can win quickly, we will win quickly; if we cannot win quickly, we will win slowly. There is only one goal, and that is to succeed."
Wu Juan replied, "I would rather be criticized by the chairman for not doing things well than fail to proceed steadily this time."
"Seeking stability is one thing. But don't let the pressure of past failures stifle your courage!" Xu Zhengyang waved his hand with a smile, then said, "In the future, unless there are special circumstances, you don't need to ask me for instructions. You can make your own decisions."
Wu Juan was so moved that she was speechless for a moment.
Xu Zhengyang trusted her so much, providing her with a broad platform to fully utilize her talents. The company was large enough and had sufficient funds. What else could she say?
It was already past four o'clock in the afternoon when I left Jinghui Logistics Company.
Xu Zhengyang did not return to the hotel, but instead drove to Tsinghua University.
During his time in Beijing, Xu Zhengyang didn't stay at the apartment where his sister and Ouyang Ying lived, but instead opted to stay in a hotel. Well, that was perfectly natural. Regardless of their relationship, both girls were in their mid-twenties, and it would be too inconvenient for Xu Zhengyang, a grown man, to stay there.
However, Xu Zhengyang had arranged to have dinner with them beforehand.
Xu Zhengyang plans to return to Fuhe City tomorrow.
During his time in Beijing, Xu Zhengyang mostly stayed alone in a hotel. He rarely went out and rarely contacted anyone.
Therefore, before leaving the capital, it's still necessary to go through the formalities of social interaction.
Not only his sister and Ouyang Ying, but he also had to meet with Ye Wan regularly; otherwise, people would say he was putting on airs. Although they weren't exactly close, Ye Wan was Chao Jiang's girlfriend and Bing Jie's good friend. Having been in the capital for so long, it would be impolite not to offer her some courtesy.
However, while on the Fifth Ring Road, my phone suddenly rang.
Xu Zhengyang slowed down and drove slowly along the emergency lane, holding his phone to his ear:
"I am Xu Zhengyang."
"Zhengyang, how about we sit down and talk sometime?" Li Ruiyu's calm and steady voice came from the phone.
Xu Zhengyang hesitated for a moment before saying, "Okay."
"As you know, I have a lot on my plate. So, how about tonight?" Li Ruiyu's words sounded somewhat forceful, but they were also based on the facts. After all, he couldn't possibly be as carefree as Xu Zhengyang.
Where?
"Go to the Jingshishan exit of the Fourth Ring Road, and I'll arrange for someone to pick you up."
Xu Zhengyang thought for a moment and said, "I'll be there in forty minutes."
"good……"
After hanging up, Xu Zhengyang pondered for a moment, sighed, made a phone call to Xu Rouyue and Chen Chaojiang respectively to let them know, and then drove west.
From the South Ring Road onto the Jingming Expressway to the Fourth Ring Road, and then along the West Fourth Ring Road to the Jingshishan Exit, this distance is not far, and Xu Zhengyang only took less than twenty minutes.
Xu Zhengyang didn't rush to exit the Fourth Ring Road, but instead parked in a spacious area next to the exit.
Xu Zhengyang opened the car window a crack, lit a cigarette, and frowned slightly as he pondered.
These days, Xu Zhengyang's mind has been in turmoil, unable to calm down. He is always stirred by inexplicable impulses, compelling him to travel around the country and see what's going on, as if there are many things waiting for him to do. Whenever he browses the news online, especially those reflecting various injustices, his emotions become unusually irritable.
Xu Zhengyang understood this, as it stemmed from his duty as an Imperial Censor. As an Imperial Censor, he was supposed to patrol the human realm under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Heavenly Court, investigate injustices and unfairness, and punish the gods of each prefecture and city, as well as those who violated the heavenly laws or blasphemed divine authority.
The problem is that now, when he talks to anyone, he unconsciously appears assertive and brooks no questioning. If it weren't for a trace of his true nature restraining him, he would probably only accept others' obedience rather than engaging in conversation.
Li Bingjie was an exception. When chatting with her online, because she didn't think about too many things, things seemed much more relaxed and ordinary.
Therefore, during his time in the capital, he rarely had contact with anyone.
He worried that if he couldn't control himself, he would cause discomfort to others. Leaving aside the feelings of outsiders, what about his own family? His parents, sister, Chen Chaojiang, Ouyang Ying, Wu Juan, and Ye Wan…
This is a very bad phenomenon.
Xu Zhengyang didn't want to be a lone wolf, someone everyone feared. What was the point of living in this world if that were the case?
Besides, he doesn't really have the power to act recklessly right now.
After his soul returned to his body, he did a few things that, though not exactly groundbreaking, were almost groundbreaking because of a moment of anger and the divine nature of his position as Imperial Censor.
That's quite risky!
Because the Li brothers knew his identity, but dared not tell anyone, for what kind of uproar would that cause? No one dared to do so, and would anyone with equal or even higher power and status than the two brothers believe in Xu Zhengyang's divine identity? Obviously not.
If you really think about it carefully, given his current abilities, if he were to truly anger other figures at that level and they were willing to launch a swift and devastating attack on him at any cost, could Xu Zhengyang withstand it? Could he really go on a killing spree?