This is the first time in two years that Secretary Liu has seen Fang Zicheng so flustered since she began following him; this piqued her intense curiosity even more. She couldn't understand what kind of woman Zhou Rui was, to be able to stir such excitement in Fang Zicheng, whom she always respected and admired.

The office door opened.

Outside stood a girl with a well-proportioned figure, about 1.65 meters tall, fair-skinned, with flowing long hair and delicate facial features. She wore a floral dress and a white checkered shirt on top, with a small bag slung over her shoulder.

Though beautiful, she was far from stunning.

Even Secretary Liu frowned slightly; this girl was not as breathtaking as she had imagined, or rather, she even felt that Zhou Rui was not as pretty as herself. She herself was at least 1.7 meters tall, with a sexy, fiery figure, and long, evenly toned legs. The epitome of white-skinned beauty with long legs.

"Zicheng, it's been a long time," Zhou Rui said with a warm, hearty smile.

"Xiao Rui, long time no see," Fang Zicheng had been suppressing his emotions. Excitedly, he said, "It's really been a long time, how have you been?"

"Pretty good," Zhou Rui smiled and asked, "And you?"

"I... I'm also good, still single," Fang Zicheng replied with a smile.

At this moment, Secretary Liu hurried over and smiled, "Mr. Fang, why don't you invite Mr. Zhou to come in and sit? Standing and chatting at the door... doesn't seem quite proper."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Fang Zicheng quickly nodded, "How could I overlook this, Secretary Liu is more thoughtful."

Zhou Rui covered her mouth and chuckled; they were old classmates, reuniting without any gaps or barriers. Not having seen each other for four years, the meeting indeed felt very warm and cozy. After sitting down, Fang Zicheng was still visibly excited, "Xiao Rui, you don't know, ever since leaving the United States, I've always been thinking of you."

"Yet you never contacted me," Zhou Rui chuckled.

"Well..." Fang Zicheng said awkwardly, "I had to drop out halfway through and was busy in the company with my dad, so I didn't have much time."

"Yes, now you're a big boss; things are different," Zhou Rui's laugh was very attractive, her brilliant smile and eyes seemed to radiate endless energy, especially that cute little canine tooth that made her irresistibly adorable.

"Stop saying that," Fang Zicheng blushed a little.

"Look at you, still the same as before, blushing and shy whenever someone mentions it," Zhou Rui snickered, "Even though we're all grown up, some things never change."

"Only in front of you," Fang Zicheng maintained his usual restrained speech, and after saying that, he sneakily glanced at Zhou Rui, only raising his head when he realized she didn't find anything improper.

Seeing everything clearly, Secretary Liu could feel the deep, weighty love Fang Zicheng harbored for Zhou Rui from his expressions and demeanor. This made Secretary Liu very envious and jealous. She couldn't understand what was so amazing about this woman named Zhou Rui that could bewitch Fang Zicheng so completely.

"By the way, have you settled down yet?" Zhou Rui asked curiously.

"No... no!" Fang Zicheng shook his head quickly, then he hurriedly asked, "What about you? Have you settled down?"

"I haven't!" Zhou Rui shook her head, saying, "I always feel like I'm still young."

"Not young anymore," Fang Zicheng laughed upon hearing this: "Xiao Rui, look... we're both not young anymore, and since we are classmates and know each other so well, why don't we... perhaps... just settle down together!"

"Ah?" Zhou Rui was instantly stupefied, looking at Fang Zicheng in shock, then she covered her mouth and laughed.

"Why are you laughing?" Fang Zicheng was baffled.

"Zicheng, we may be classmates, but when it comes to something as important as a relationship, how can we just settle?" Zhou Rui said with a smile.

Fang Zicheng swallowed, immediately realizing there was something off about what he just said. Hastily, he corrected, "No no, I was just talking nonsense. Actually... you know what I mean, my feelings for you…"

"Zicheng!" Zhou Rui immediately interrupted him, saying, "I understand what you mean, but that's not why I'm here today. I'm here to discuss some business, and of course, I'm hoping you can help me with it."

"Help, of course!" Fang Zicheng quickly nodded.

"I've said nothing, how can you just agree?" Zhou Rui frowned, "Aren't you afraid I'll sell your company?"

"It doesn't matter, you could sell me, and I'd still help you count the money," Fang Zicheng chuckled mischievously, scratching his head while laughing.

"You fool!" Zhou Rui was deeply moved.

She never expected Fang Zicheng's feelings for her hadn't changed at all. Everyone's heart is of flesh, who can be heartless? If it weren't for always keeping Lin Chuan in her heart, maybe Zhou Rui would've already been with Fang Zicheng. Sadly, her heart belonged only to Lin Chuan, leaving no room for Fang Zicheng.

"Here!" Zhou Rui took out a contract, saying, "I plan to take over the sand supply business of Glory Real Estate Company in Jiangbei City branch of Glory Group. The price of sand in Jiangbei City is about 110 per cubic meter, and I know you get it from Qiuhua Transport Company for 85 per cubic meter. We can offer you a contract at 81 per cubic meter. What do you think?"

"No, ninety." Fang Zicheng hurriedly hit the table.

"Mr. Fang!" Secretary Liu, frowning next to him, said, "You didn't even agree to the 65 offered by Likai Transportation Company yesterday."

"How can that be the same?" Fang Zicheng shook his head and said, "Let's sign the contract at the price of 90 per cubic meter."

Zhou Rui paused slightly, shook her head, and said: "Zicheng, although we're classmates, I can't let you suffer a loss. Let's go with the market price. Eighty per cubic meter. We can supply you with 30,000 cubic meters of sand each month. Plus, we offer to supply first and settle payments later."

"No no, I will pay you an advance." Fang Zicheng, intent on favoring Zhou Rui, completely lacked the shrewdness expected in business.

Secretary Liu standing by could barely stand it anymore, despite occasionally chiming in with reminders, Fang Zicheng just wasn't listening, determined to practically throw money out. This wasn't a business negotiation; it was clearly just giving money away.

Zhou Rui, looking helpless, said, "Alright then, the sand will definitely be delivered on time and in full amount. There won't be any shortage."

"Of course, the quality must be good too," Secretary Liu interjected.

"Naturally." Zhou Rui nodded, but she was curious why a secretary could also interject in her conversation with Fang Zicheng. However, she kept this doubt to herself and did not voice it out, considering that she and Fang Zicheng were just classmates after all.

What Zhou Rui didn't expect was for the contract to be finalized so quickly, and almost a month's worth of hard work she had done was completely unnecessary. She had thought Fang Zicheng would give her a bit of a hard time, or that such decisions should be made by Fang Zicheng's father. She didn't expect Fang Zicheng to finalize it all by himself within minutes.

"Xiao Rui, join me for lunch," Fang Zicheng smiled and said: "It's been a long time since we had lunch together, almost four years."

"Okay," Zhou Rui nodded, responding, "You've helped me so much, I will treat you to lunch at a nice Chinese restaurant."

"Great!" Fang Zicheng nodded, saying, "I really like Chinese food."

Secretary Liu, standing by, was very envious, envying Zhou Rui for capturing such admiration from Fang Zicheng. Alas, she could only envy.

Watching Fang Zicheng and Zhou Rui leave, Secretary Liu could only bow her head and continue working.

............

Feixiang Company.

The first general assembly. In the second-floor office of Feixiang Company, Lin Chuan, Zhou Kai, and others gathered. These people were also puzzled. What puzzled Lin Chuan the most was that everyone came to ask him what had happened.

"Brother Chuan, what's going on?" Zhou Kai asked curiously, "Why suddenly gather so many people?"

"I have no idea," Lin Chuan shook his head and said, "Wasn't it Xiao Rui who notified us to gather here?"

"This little hot pepper, what does she want to do?" Zhou Kai frowned.

"Who knows," Lin Chuan laughed and then said, "Maybe she really has something important to announce."

"Really?" Zhou Kai paused, saying, "Strange, what could she have to announce, really."

Lu Dapao next to him chuckled and then said, "What could it be, maybe she wants to confess to Brother Chuan in front of all of us!"

Ha ha...

Everyone suddenly burst into laughter.

Lin Chuan showed no expression, thinking that Zhou Rui, this hot-tempered girl, might really do something like that. Suddenly, he felt an urge to run away, but this feeling was quickly suppressed.

Before long, Zhou Rui came in smiling broadly. She curiously looked through the crowd for Lin Chuan, and by chance, their gazes met. Zhou Rui's face turned pink, and Lin Chuan seemed even more convinced of the thoughts inside Zhou Rui's heart.

"Here she comes, here she comes!" Zhou Kai hurriedly said, "The little hot pepper is here."

"Wow, dressed so enchanting!" Lu Dapao exclaimed the moment he saw her, his eyes riveted, excitedly saying, "Never thought this little hot pepper who used to be snot-nosed has turned out so pretty, tsk tsk..."

"What? You interested, lad?" Zhou Kai glanced at Lu Dapao.

"I I I... I think he definitely is interested!" Huang Bo chuckled, the child who stammered and felt extremely inferior, even reluctant to talk, couldn't help but mock Lu Dapao.

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