Volume 2: Storm Rising 2015 Chapter 185 Undercurrent
The next morning, the sun was shining brightly. Zhou Dongsheng changed into his sports suit and prepared to experience the morning run in his hometown after a long time. As soon as he walked out of the room, he met Li Jiana, who was also wearing sportswear and had a ponytail.
The slim-fitting sportswear shows off the graceful curves of a mature woman to the fullest, especially her peach-like buttocks, which are particularly attractive.
"Boss, are you going out for a morning run as well? I have a little habit. Whenever I go to a new place, I like to go for a morning run to appreciate the vitality of the place."
Li Jiana explained with a smile while doing warm-up and stretching exercises. Judging from the proficiency of her movements, she is indeed an experienced runner.
Zhou Dongsheng had experienced this before in the hotel gym during a business trip, so it was not surprising.
"That's an interesting idea. The morning and night in the same place have two completely different beautiful views. Let's go for a run together." Zhou Dongsheng said with a smile. It is also a pleasure to have an assistant with similar interests.
"I can't run faster than you, boss. I'm just keeping in shape." Li Jiana smiled playfully. Previously, Li Jiana had witnessed Zhou Dongsheng's fitness process in the hotel gym.
Compared to Li Jiana, who focuses on body shaping, Zhou Dongsheng's training intensity and physical strength are far beyond Li Jiana's reach.
"It's okay, I'm just keeping in shape. I'll treat you to a local breakfast after you finish running." Zhou Dongsheng said nonchalantly.
While talking, both of them completed the usual warm-up and stretching exercises and started walking together. There was no communication during the whole process, after all, talking would disrupt their breathing rhythm.
At first, both of them ran with ease, passing through the streets and alleys of Gu Town. This combination of handsome men and beautiful women attracted the attention of many early-rising grandpas and grandmas, like a beautiful scenery on the streets of Gu Town in the early morning.
As time passed, the heavy breathing rhythms of the two began to differ significantly. When Zhou Dongsheng still had some strength left, Li Jiana had already slowed down her pace, panting.
"I... I can't do it anymore, boss. I won't compete with you anymore." Li Jiana admitted defeat.
"Hold on a little longer, the most authentic local breakfast is ahead." Zhou Dongsheng slowed down his pace and said with a smile.
Not far ahead on the road, the pagoda, the landmark building of Gu Town, has appeared, and the breakfast stall that has witnessed the rapid changes in Gu Town is still emitting steaming white smoke.
Regular customers have already come to the three or two tables at the door, and the boss, who is as elegant as a pork seller, is busy at the stove as usual.
"Boss, give me a bowl of lotus root soup with noodles." Zhou Dongsheng said with a smile.
"Hey, it's you, young man. Are you up for a morning run again? I haven't seen you for a while, and you're still so energetic." The boss looked up and immediately smiled.
"The boss still remembers me. I went to Guangzhou to make a living and came home to have a rest during the May Day holiday." Zhou Dongsheng said in surprise.
After all, the breakfast stall business has a lot of customer flow. I didn’t expect that the boss still remembered me.
"I've been in business for 20 to 30 years. Besides my skills, I have a good memory. I can remember the flavors that my old customers like," said the boss happily.
"Is this your girlfriend? She is so pretty. You are so lucky." The boss couldn't help but praise Li Jiana when he saw her behind him.
"Boss, I want the same one as yours. It looks delicious." Zhou Dongsheng was about to explain when Li Jiana ordered the dishes directly, looking like a greedy cat drooling.
"Okay, then two servings." Zhou Dongsheng didn't explain any more. The boss smiled and nodded. Without being asked, the two of them found a table and sat down.
A day's plan begins in the morning, and after a morning run, a bowl of steaming hot breakfast will instantly fill the body with endless energy, making people feel refreshed.
"I'll have to trouble you to review the company's affairs today so that I can reveal my cards." Zhou Dongsheng said as he put down his chopsticks after finishing an authentic Chaozhou-style breakfast.
"No problem, but you have to pay me back the extra overtime pay by giving me a few more big meals." Li Jiana didn't ask Zhou Dongsheng about his decision, but just smiled and made a small request.
After all, Li Jiana said everything she needed to say last night. An assistant's job is to help the boss solve problems and provide advice, not to overstep her authority and take over the reins.
"No problem. After that, I'll take you to the beach and treat you to a seafood dinner." Zhou Dongsheng agreed readily.
After breakfast, they packed a portion for their elderly mother at home. Li Jiana carried the breakfast very consciously. The two of them returned home chatting and laughing, and happened to meet Liu Huaiying who had just finished washing up.
Liu Huaiying couldn't help but let out a meaningful smile, "Going out to exercise together so early, this is different when you're young."
"Auntie, I packed breakfast for you. I carried it all the way and it's still warm. Eat it while it's hot." Li Jiana handed over the breakfast attentively.
"Okay, okay, I'll eat right away." Liu Huaiying enjoyed it very much, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart that it feels different when you're older. You're not as pampered as a little girl, and you're more sensible.
"Then I'll go wash up first, I have to go to the company later." Zhou Dongsheng didn't care and went back to his room to rest.
After a while, both of them finished their rest. Li Jiana also changed into her daily clothes and drove to the "Seeing Flowers in the Mist" company.
Although it is the May Day holiday now, in this industrial town dominated by factories, there is no May Day holiday and everyone goes to work as usual.
The so-called 996 may really be a blessing for factory workers. After all, 007 is the norm for their work, and everyone is accustomed to it.
However, just because it has always been this way does not mean it is right, but the overall environment is like this and it is not easy to change it.
In the office of Wulikanhua Company, a group of people had not yet entered the working state. When they saw the big boss show up, they shuddered and quickly closed the Weibo web page on their computers.
I couldn't help but complain in my heart, which Chaoshan boss would show up at the company so early in the morning? Shouldn't he usually show up in the afternoon?
Don’t big bosses have a nightlife?
Naturally, Zhang Xuhui would not be in the company so early, but it made no difference whether he was there or not. Even if he was a hands-off boss, Zhou Dongsheng was still the big boss.
Zhou Dongsheng took Li Jiana into the office and started to review the bills again. From time to time, he called people in the office or the team leaders under him into the office for private questioning.
Most people thought that this was the boss trying to understand the company's situation, but more perceptive people smelled something unusual.
The big boss just came back. He checked the accounts yesterday and now he's making a big fuss. Could something have happened in the company?
The employees looked at each other and talked in low voices. After all, gossip is human nature, let alone gossip about the boss!
There seemed to be an undercurrent brewing throughout the company. Many employees were nervous but also a little expectant. It was also human nature to enjoy watching the fun.
It was not until after one o'clock in the afternoon that Zhang Xuhui lazily came to the company. He had too much fun the night before and slept until noon.
I had originally asked Brother Sheng to go to the bar with me last night to welcome him back, but I didn’t expect Brother Sheng to be such a downer…
As for this point appearing in the company, Zhang Xuhui has long been accustomed to it. After all, being a boss doesn't require punching in to work.
Zhang Xuhui was not surprised to see Zhou Dongsheng's car at the door. He guessed that Brother Sheng should have arrived earlier .
