Chapter 69 Good things are coming, congratulations...

At the Huanye headquarters in Central, the entire building is like a silent business machine, busy on the set track.

"At two o'clock, Leo, the real estate director, will report on recent work, and people are waiting now. At two-thirty, there is a meeting of the hotel sector, and at three-thirty, you and Gavin have scheduled afternoon tea time..." Jeffery reported his schedule like reading the names of dishes, feeling that his tongue was about to tie, "The above is the work before six o'clock in the evening, and there is also a dinner arranged by Mr. Shao of Huilong Group, and you haven't replied yet."

Zhuang Youkai nodded slightly, "Don't you have any other plans tonight?"

"No."

"Huilong's recent film and television performance is pretty good, it would be nice to meet."

"Then I'll contact Mr. Shao's assistant."

"Wait." Jeffery

, who had already made a note in the schedule, looked up.

"That," Zhuang Youkai said, his eyes flicked slightly to the left, "Is it Zhao Manzhi?"

He looked in the direction of the voice and saw a slender and beautiful figure, with beautiful wavy curls, chestnut brown hair that fell to her slender waist, and a pair of well-proportioned, slender legs under her smoky grey hip skirt, which was quite pleasing to the eye even without looking at her face.

This made Jeffery a little confused, what year was it today?

"It looks like her, but what is she doing in Huanye?"

After all, previous information showed that she had been working at Guangyi Group.

When he was puzzled, Zhuang Youkai's eyes had already moved to the man next to Zhao Manzhi. The director of the hotel MC department, what was his name, Jacob or Jason? I can't remember.

But it doesn't matter, ten minutes later, the recent work report of this department director appeared on Zhuang Youkai's desk.

The only intersection with Guangyi Group was a joint promotion event, and Guangyi was on the candidate list, ranked at the end.

"The specifications and scale of Guangyi Group are slightly inferior, but their exhibition planning proposal this time is very innovative. This item alone has raised the overall score, so it is among the candidates."

The vice president of the hotel division, who was suddenly called in to report on his work in advance, was trembling with fear. He didn't know why the director had to personally inquire about this small task. When he spoke, he deliberately looked at Zhuang Youkai's expression, hoping to find some clues from it, "Chairman, do you have any instructions?"

"Nothing." He closed the report materials, "Is Guangyi's plan well done? As far as I know, their marketing department is full of old-fashioned ideas." "

Really good, if you need it, I'll ask someone to send it to you for your review. As far as I know, Mandy, who is making the plan, was transferred back from Singapore. The several projects she led before were very successful..."

Zhuang Youkai interrupted him, "Mandy?"

The man was stunned, "Yes, Mandy."

He was poached by a headhunter. He used to be the CEO of another small company. He didn't know that there was also a Mandy in the president's office of the former hotel.

This is the drawback of the proliferation of English names. There are often several people with the same name in the employee database of a large company. Usually, a modifier is added, such as someone in a certain department, to avoid mistakes.

But Zhuang Youkai was extremely sure that he was talking about Zhao Manzhi.

To him, there is only one Mandy in the world.

The vice president was still waiting for him to speak, with a cautious look on his face. Is the chairman satisfied or dissatisfied with this expression?

I heard that this heir is the most self-disciplined. In recent years, not to mention women, even female creatures cannot get close. It is not possible that he has any opinions about this Mandy just by hearing a name?

Fortunately, he didn't let his heart hang for too long. Zhuang Youkai gave an order, "If I have time later, I will go to the site to take a look."

"Understood." The vice president hesitated, "Then the shortlist..."

"Execute according to your original plan."

After the end, he withdrew, feeling half dead, and asked Jeffery in a vague way whether the chairman had any grudges with the person named Mandy.

Jeffery almost spit out the American coffee he had just drunk.

There must be a festival, but it may not be the same as he imagined.

The vice president was worried, "Can Guangyi still be selected? I originally wanted to choose them, but now I feel a little guilty."

"What did the chairman say?"

"According to the original plan." He repeated the original words, not daring to change a word.

Jeffery smiled knowingly, "According to the original plan, then your original plan was to choose Guangyi and include it in the list. There is nothing wrong with it."

On the other side, Guangyi Hong Kong Marketing Department.

"Really? Thank you so much." Zhao Manzhi received the notification of being selected, and she was so excited that she almost jumped three feet high on the spot, "Then Jacob, do you have any plans tonight? Why not treat you to a simple meal to thank you... It's my duty. I am very grateful for your advice and suggestions. I will book the restaurant." "

No problem, then 6:30, I will send you the reservation information later."

The business world pays special attention to human relationships, and even if she doesn't like it, she has to be appropriate. Not to mention that this director named Jacob did help a lot in the negotiation. Although Zhao Manzhi always felt that there was something wrong with his eyes, for the sake of work, she still pretended not to know.

After winning the big project, Zhao Manzhi directly invited the team to afternoon tea. Julie and the others smiled and said thank you, and then the three girls carried their things to the pantry.

Katrina smiled and took a sip of coffee, "Guess what they are talking about now?"

"It's nothing more than that I got into the list by unfair means, I have no shame."

"You are very clear about your position."

Zhao Manzhi shrugged, "This kind of words are always useful when it comes to a man and a woman. If you take it seriously and ask them to provide evidence, they will be blamed instead."

She is often trapped by her beauty, so she is not surprised. "But to be honest, the leader only looks at your grades, how can he turn a blind eye? I can't find out. As long as you don't take it to heart, rumors will have no effect."

Katrina said bluntly, "Why do I feel like you are hinting at me?"

The person being questioned was very frank, "I really want to tell you."

The two smiled at each other. They are both straightforward and it is very comfortable to deal with them.

Zhao Manzhi has been in Hong Kong for less than a month, and Katrina's view of her has changed dramatically. She used to think that such a woman was mostly a vase, but now it seems that her talent may be better than her face.

"Since you're treating us to dinner tonight, choose a high-end restaurant. Don't worry about the budget, I can approve it."

Zhao Manzhi nodded, her eyes fell on the girls whispering in the pantry, "I want to bring someone."

Katrina instantly understood her intention and made an OK gesture.

"Julie, there's a dinner with Huanye tonight, you come with me. We have to connect with them for the next programme, so it's convenient to get a face-check early."

Julie, who was originally curling her fingers to admire the manicure, suddenly raised her eyebrows, "Why me?"

"Because your comprehensive assessment results are the worst, if you don't want to be fired, the only way is to do your current project well."

Julie: "..." She is really straightforward.

Listening to Zhao Manzhi's tone that did not allow for discussion, even though Julie was unwilling, she did not struggle too much for the sake of performance. After work, she took a taxi with her to the restaurant.

Considering the previous gossip that Jacob has a Chinese stomach, the Cantonese restaurant Zhao Manzhi booked happened to be the one that Zhuang Youkai entertained Ms. Ding when she came to Hong Kong.

Originally, such a popular restaurant was very tight and it was difficult to make a reservation on the spur of the moment. Fortunately, today was a working day and there was a vacancy, so Zhao Manzhi immediately asked for it.

She sent a message to Yu Hansong saying that she was entertaining and attached the location so that he didn't have to worry.

Yu Hansong successfully got the offer he wanted and was busy at the investment bank. Zhao Manzhi didn't expect him to reply immediately, but as soon as she put down the phone, she heard a reminder tone: I also have to work overtime tonight and I happen to be nearby. Call me when you are done, I will pick you up.

Zhao Manzhi replied: It’s OK, I am with the girl from our department, we will probably finish early, you can go home directly.

The other party did not insist, after all, they all graduated from business school and were used to socializing.

Yu Hansong: Okay, drink less, it’s not good for your stomach.

Zhao Manzhi: I know, I love you.

She turned off her phone and saw Julie looking away in panic. Obviously, she had seen the conversation just now, and she must be thinking about it in her heart.

Zhao Manzhi didn't say anything in the car. He walked to the door of the restaurant, grabbed her, and said sternly, "I know what you are thinking. I brought you here today to let you see what it is like to work and interact with each other normally. Women can't achieve success by showing off their charm. I love my boyfriend very much, so I don't want to find out that you are gossiping about this. Did you hear me?"

Julie pouted, "I didn't think anything."

She said in a light voice, "It's a taboo in the workplace to talk about others. If you don't want to get into this, just shut up."

It was so cold that Julie couldn't help shivering.

However, when she entered the private room she had booked, Zhao Manzhi quickly changed her face and received Jacob elegantly and generously. Her behavior was impeccable.

To be honest, this is the way to greet people in the world of fame and fortune. You can't be too dull, and you can't be too hypocritical. You have to make people feel your sincerity, but you can't take the words you say during the toast too seriously.

Zhao Manzhi was quite at ease, as if she was born to be versatile. Julie sipped the red wine and thought with contempt in her heart, she is really a socialite.

"Julie, go and urge the food." She suddenly ordered.

Although there were not many social events, urging the food to be served was a subtle excuse to get people out. Subordinates with good sense would go to pay the bill in advance at this time. Obviously, Zhao Manzhi did not intend to do so at this time. Just then,

Julie felt that the private room was too stuffy and wanted to go out for some fresh air, so she did not say anything and just opened the door and went out.

Seeing Julie leave, Zhao Manzhi quietly moved her seat and opened the door a little.

Jacob was in his forties. Because of the fitness habits of Hong Kong people, his body shape was still good, but he could not hide his greed for money and sex. He was aware of his scrutiny of Zhao Manzhi, but he felt that there was no need to cause trouble at this critical moment, so he tolerated her everywhere. He brought Julie here today for this purpose. With a third person watching, he could not do anything too much. Who would have thought that the jackal treated its prey equally? Just now, when Jacob was talking to Zhao Manzhi, his eyes passed over her and looked at the girl's plump chest. 

Zhao Manzhi then sent the people out and pointed out him, "Julie is a new person I bring with me. She is young and a little introverted. She usually can't communicate well. Jacob, if you have any questions, just ask me. There is no need to embarrass a little girl." 

Jacob chuckled, "Mandy, you are really smart and can always sense the crisis. Like you said, little girls are thin-skinned and really boring. I prefer people like you." 

As he said, he picked up the wine glass and walked to Zhao Manzhi, put his arm around her shoulders and supported her on the back of the chair, "Of course, if you are willing, we can discuss it in more depth..." " 

For example, a better booth, more traffic. You are from marketing, of course you know how important these are." 

The statement couldn't be more straightforward. 

Zhao Manzhi moved aside and gently swayed the red wine. Her mind was spinning rapidly. "Jacob, this might not be a good idea, right?" 

The man said frivolously. "Don't worry. Your proposal has been well received. It's absolutely no problem to get a better booth in this name. What's more, our chairman has personally asked about this matter——" 

"Does your chairman know that you are doing this under his name?" 

The familiar yet unfamiliar voice made Zhao Manzhi tremble suddenly. 

She had experienced its majesty, and she also knew that once it became gentle, it would be like ice melting into water, swelling her heart, and thus softening her position. 

She didn't dare to look back, like a dead tree that no longer sprouts new buds, she stood there quietly. 

Jacob was the first to slide to his knees. He was still full of lust in the last second, and in the next second he immediately pulled a chair for Zhuang Youkai with a flattering face. The heavy rosewood chair moved gently on the embroidered carpet, making a rustling sound. 

He sat down on the chair next to Zhao Manzhi, and the familiar spicy woody aroma hit him. 

It was obviously the same smell, but Zhao Manzhi felt that it smelled colder, sharper, and more intense. She gripped the neck of the cup tightly, no longer calm as she was in social occasions, and lowered her head, wishing she could hide herself. 

Jacob and Julie also sat there with guilty faces. 

The former's reason was obvious, as for the latter, she had not yet recovered from the palpitations just now, and pressed her chest to try to calm her heartbeat. 

Just now, she saw Jacob approaching Zhao Manzhi through the crack in the door, and took out her mobile phone to take a picture to prove that this Mandy was restless. 

As a result, the phone was taken away by someone the next second. She turned around and was about to argue, but was startled by the sudden realization. He 

was so tall that she could only barely reach his chest. What was even more terrible was his cold eyes, as if she was an ant that could be crushed to death at any time. 

"If you encounter such a thing and don't stop it but just secretly take photos, and report it to your company, you will be fined for performance at the very least and fired at the worst. You still have the nerve to argue?" 

He threw the phone back and said, "Delete it all." 

At that time, Julie didn't know where the man came from. She just felt that his aura was overwhelming and made people feel unreasonably frightened. 

Later, she saw that even the arrogant Jacob had to call him "Mr. Zhuang" 

tremblingly. "Mr. Zhuang, I just wanted to have a meal with a friend. I didn't expect to meet you. What a coincidence." Jacob, who was still frightened, tried his best to change the subject. "The food in this restaurant is good. It tastes very good and is creative." 

Zhuang Youkai looked indifferent, twisting a cigarette between his fingertips, but he didn't intend to smoke it. This is his habit when he is in a bad mood. 

"Really? I haven't been here for a long time. The last time I came here was a few years ago when I had dinner with friends." His eyes fell on Zhao Manzhi, and he emphasized the word "friend". "Would you like to introduce your friend?"

"Oh, you see I was so surprised that I forgot about it." Jacob said immediately, "Mandy Zhao from Guangyi Group's Marketing Department, Guangyi's project planner for this joint exhibition. The one next to her is..."

Julie added awkwardly, "Marketing Specialist, Julie."

"Yes, Julie."

Zhuang Youkai said "Oh", skipping the two people directly, his voice was lazy, "Miss Zhao is very thoughtful."

Zhao Manzhi smiled, "Mr. Zhuang, you are too kind."

Jacob warmed up the scene, "After all, she is a top student from NUS, and she has also led projects in Singapore. Her vision is very international."

The most respected man present nodded, and it seemed that nodding was all he needed to do when he sat in his seat.

After a while, he opened his mouth, and the words were still for Zhao Manzhi to hear, "How is Singapore?"

The gentle and distant question seemed to be just a polite concern for the employees.

But she couldn't help feeling sad. When did they need such a distant greeting?

But after all, it was not the past.

No matter how much she regretted, the hands of time could not be turned back, not to mention that it was he who let go of her hand.

Now that he is above everyone else, has he gotten everything he wanted?

If so, then you lie on the high platform and I live in the spring mountains, which is also the best ending.

Zhao Manzhi took a sip of wine. It was a category known for its richness, but at this moment it was so sour and hard to swallow. After a while, she put down the goblet, and her face returned to a bright and calm expression. "The weather is good, the environment is beautiful, and more importantly, the business atmosphere is more casual, which makes people relax."

"Then why do you want to come to Hong Kong again?"

"Come back to get married." She said, her plump red lips raised a happy arc, "My parents hope to be closer to them."

The man's slender fingers paused, the pipe was broken, and the thin tobacco trembled in the air, as if silently sobbing.

"Good things are coming, congratulations."

...

Zhao Manzhi didn't remember the things that happened later very clearly. When Zhuang Youkai left, when the uninteresting meal was finished, and even when Jacob kept his distance from her and Julie was respectful to her, she forgot everything.

She only remembered that after sending Julie to the car, she stood on the street for a long time, enjoying the breeze. People in a hurry passed by her. She was like a lone boat, drifting in this endless ocean.

Didn't she decide to let it go when she decided to be with Yu Hansong a few years ago?

Why did she have to be so stubborn and say those words today?

In the end, he didn't care much and sent his blessings as if nothing had happened, as if he was listening to other people's love stories that had nothing to do with him.

No, she didn't mean to do that.

If they really forgot about each other, they wouldn't have such a strange competitive spirit, nor would they expect to see his reaction.

Zhao Manzhi bought a few cans of wine at the convenience store downstairs from her home. After drinking, she went home with stumbling steps.

"Why did you drink so much?" Yu Hansong came home before her, had taken a shower and changed into home clothes, and was surrounded by the citrus scent she liked.

It was originally an accident. He changed to a new shower gel, and Zhao Manzhi praised it for smelling good.

After that, this became his preference.

In his heart, Zhao Manzhi was always higher than himself.

"Not... much." Zhao Manzhi fell on him with her head heavy and her feet

light. She threw her high heels and bag everywhere, and did not forget to stretch out her ten fingers to gesture, "Only five, six, seven, eight... Ugh..." Before she finished speaking, she vomited on the smooth floor that Yu Hansong had swept.

The man did not blame her for her willfulness. Instead, he carried her back to the room with heartache, brought a towel and water, and wiped her while coaxing her, "Drink some water first, I'll make you a hangover soup."

Zhao Manzhi said "hmm" in a muffled voice.

Yu Hansong gently let her go, pulled a thin blanket over her body, and tucked in the corners of the quilt before he was willing to get up. When he walked to the door, he heard his girlfriend humming something in her sleep behind him. He thought she was not feeling well, so he paused and carefully distinguished her voice.

"...Don't go...Don't go..."

He turned back and held her hand, "I'm here, I'm not leaving. Manman, I'm next to you."

She seemed to be very aggrieved, buried her head in his arms, tears quickly soaked her chest, and said incoherently, "So you will look back."

"As long as you call me, I will definitely look back." Yu Hansong hugged her and smiled, "Why are you so clingy after drinking? I didn't feel it before."

"Woo...You're lying." Her voice was like the whimper of a small animal, "Your heart is harder than a stone."

When those eyes looked at her, they were calm, as if they had never seen it before.

How could he.

How could he?

After humming for a while, Zhao Manzhi finally fell asleep, her breathing became even, and she no longer talked drunkenly.

Yu Hansong carefully put her down, closed the bedroom door, and went to the kitchen to cook sobering soup. Zhao Manzhi didn't drink much, but her work inevitably involved socializing. She always had a headache due to hangovers, so he learned to make sobering soup to relieve her discomfort after being drunk.

She likes sour plum soup, so she always has this kind of ingredients in her collection. He soaked black plums, dried hawthorns, dried tangerine peels, licorice, and dried mulberries, set the time, and went back to the computer to write the plan. 

Thinking of Zhao Manzhi holding him and acting coquettishly just now, he felt a warm feeling in his heart. Usually she is too independent, and it is difficult for her to have such a little girl's spirit, which is inevitable that people will linger. 

However, what she said - 

Yu Hansong's keyboard action paused. 

She said don't leave. 

She said your heart is harder than stone. 

Is this really for her? 

His mother's admonition suddenly floated in his ears, "Didn't they say that her ex-boyfriend is from Hong Kong? Could it be..." 

He didn't ask, she didn't mention it, but it didn't mean that this past didn't exist. It was like a barb, which didn't affect it at ordinary times, but once it hurts, it hurts. 

For some reason, Yu Hansong took out Zhao Manzhi's mobile phone from the bag she threw on the ground. 

The unlocking password was her birthday. They had exchanged it early in the morning, but out of trust, neither of them had looked at each other's mobile phones. 

He hesitated in front of the unlocking interface for several minutes. The screen lit up and then went out, and then went out and lit up again, as if he was struggling with his conscience. 

He was very familiar with Zhao Manzhi's temper. Once she knew that he was looking at his phone behind her back, she would definitely be angry. 

But the suspicious mood was like a spark that fell into his heart. When the wind blew, it began to burn. Without verification, this fire could not be extinguished. 

In the end, Yu Hansong opened Zhao Manzhi's phone and searched through it like a thief, not knowing whether he was looking for secrets or for peace of mind. He 

found nothing. 

In Zhao Manzhi's phone, apart from work messages, there were social contacts he was familiar with. He recognized those good friends. In addition, he checked all the opposite sex in the social accounts one by one, but found nothing for the time being. 

Only then did he put the phone back to its original place.

In fact, Yu Hansong hesitated for a long time whether to look at the chat records between Zhao Manzhi and Shen Hang. After all, she said that they talked about everything, and he would definitely find some clues about her ex.

But with the last bit of reason, he pulled back from the brink. After making sure that Zhao Manzhi had not contacted other opposite sexes except for work recently, he was relieved and let her secret go.

It was a hot and windless summer night, with stars flickering and the moon shadow incomplete.

The street lights were dim and yellow, and under the small-leafed banyan tree, a silver-top antique Maybach was rarely parked on the street in this area, which was famous for "Central Financial Migrant Workers' Dormitory".

Zhuang Youkai had just put out a cigarette and was about to smoke again, but Lu Qianning stopped him, "You said you would smoke three cigarettes a day."

"..." The man who was stopped had to push the cigarette back awkwardly and loosen his tie instead, "Uncle Ning, she was so drunk and her boyfriend didn't even come to pick her up, and she still pretends to be happy."

"Then you can't step in and perform the duties of her boyfriend, right?" Lu Qianning smiled, "Akai, you said you could take it and let it go, but now that someone is in front of you, you don't keep your word." "

After all, I owed it."

"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, at that time..." Looking back, he felt dangerous as a bystander, "It's over after all, you have to learn to let yourself go."

"I can't get over it." Zhuang Youkai closed his eyes, and the sparse light and shadows cast on his sculpted face, blurring the boundaries between light and dark, "I really can't get over this hurdle of Zhao Manzhi."