"I am a director of the Qi Corporation. Chang Zhou. It's a pleasure to meet you both," Chang Zhou said with a smile.
The two also politely greeted him.
"You two are truly young and promising," Chang Zhou praised sincerely. He looked at Zhan Ruoqing, "President Zhan, I heard Zhiwei secured the title sponsorship for this year's Spring Festival Gala?"
"To be precise, it's a joint title sponsorship by Zhiwei and Fangxin Yizhan, Fangxin Renting," Zhan Ruoqing explained.
Chang Zhou was full of admiration. "The Zhan family's Fangxin Renting has already expanded into several first-tier cities and has been very popular recently. It's said to be the most trusted rental agency among young people. President Zhan, you truly have foresight, accurately grasping market demand!"
"Director Chang, you flatter me. Actually, the idea for Fangxin Renting was first proposed by President Ye," Zhan Ruoqing said with a smile.
Chang Zhou looked at Ye Zhi, his admiration growing even further!
He had always known that Ye Zhi was capable and had good judgment. But he truly hadn't expected Ye Zhi to be so generous, directly giving a profitable idea to the Zhan family!
Although she herself had invested in Fangxin Renting, how could an investment earn as much as doing it herself?
Yet Ye Zhi was willing to give up a piece of the pie and share it with her partners. It seemed that befriending Ye Zhi was absolutely the right decision!
What could they possibly worry about when working with such a partner?
Of course, their Qi Corporation was even more astute, because their President Qi had managed to win over Ye Zhi herself!
President Qi... no, Qi Xuan! If you dare to break up or make a mistake, don't blame them, the directors, for not being polite!
Qi Xuan, who was walking in their direction, suddenly felt a strange chill down his spine.
When he walked over, he saw Chang Zhou chatting happily with Ye Zhi and the others.
"...President Ye, it is his fortune and honor that you have taken a liking to our President Qi! Please rest assured, we will all keep a close eye on him for you, not giving him any chance to make mistakes! If you ever need anything, just say the word, and we'll even tie President Qi up and deliver him to your bed!"
Qi Xuan: ...
Although those words were quite speechless, could they tie him up right now?
Ye Zhi was feeling a bit awkward. Seeing Qi Xuan arrive, she couldn't help but feel relieved.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Director Chang," Ye Zhi smiled faintly. She extended her hand and directly took Qi Xuan's. "However, Qi Xuan and I have enough trust between us, so you don't need to do that."
"Ah... yes, yes," Chang Zhou looked embarrassed. Oh dear, he wondered how much of what he said Qi Xuan had heard.
"I will also cooperate with Director Chang and strive for the trust of the directors," Qi Xuan said with a slight smile.
Chang Zhou felt even more awkward.
The reception ended, and Qi Xuan and Ye Zhi left together by car.
"A Zhi, I apologize," Qi Xuan said with a wry smile. "Because of me, those directors from Qi Corporation have disturbed you."
"It's alright," Ye Zhi chuckled. "I don't mind much. But you should still pay a little more attention. I have a feeling they'll really help me keep an eye on you."
Qi Xuan smiled slightly. "I'm not afraid. I..."
Seeing him suddenly stop talking, Ye Zhi curiously asked, "You what?"
Qi Xuan silently let out a sigh. He couldn't possibly say that he was actually hoping the directors would tie him up earlier?
"I have a clear conscience, so I'm not afraid of what others say," he said calmly.
"I believe you completely on that point too!" Ye Zhi said with a smile.
Qi Xuan felt a little dejected. Although he was happy for Ye Zhi's trust, did this mean Ye Zhi would hardly get jealous?
Upon returning to the villa on the mountainside, Qi Xuan escorted Ye Zhi to her doorstep and said softly, "Go on in. Good night."
Ye Zhi blinked her eyes and asked with a smile, "Don't you want to do anything?"
Qi Xuan's heart fluttered. However, he saw the housekeeper and the maids hiding near the main door, all taking out their phones as if waiting for something.
The next moment, he wrapped his arms around Ye Zhi's waist and led her inside her house.
He closed the main door and pressed Ye Zhi against it.
Ye Zhi felt her heart pounding, but she still refused to concede verbally.
"Oh?" Ye Zhi chuckled and let her index finger trace his throat, gently tilting his chin. "Are you planning on playing rough?"
Qi Xuan's eyes flickered. At this moment, he truly both loved and hated her.
This woman was too good at subtly seducing!
Precisely because he knew she wasn't doing it intentionally, it was even more alluring!
"A Zhi..." he sighed, unable to control himself any longer, and lowered his head to kiss her.
A storm-like kiss descended. Ye Zhi weakly wrapped her arms around his shoulders, like clinging to driftwood in the sea.
She didn't even have the thought of regretting it now. This kiss seemed to have stolen all her thoughts.
On the other side of the door, the housekeeper and maids were anxious but helpless.
Why weren't they allowed to see yet?
Really, they weren't outsiders, so why were they still hiding it from them?
They were conflicted now, wanting the door to open, but also not wanting it to open too quickly.
The passionate kiss ended, and their foreheads gently touched.
Qi Xuan's hand gently caressed her lips. He chuckled with satisfaction, "Go back and sleep. It's late."
"Ah?" Ye Zhi came back to her senses. She was slightly taken aback.
Qi Xuan smirked, "What, you don't want me to leave? Want me to stay the night?"
Ye Zhi paused. She thought about it seriously and shook her head, refusing, "No."
Their relationship hadn't reached that point yet.
Although Ye Zhi was dating Qi Xuan with the intention of spending her life with him, it was still too early for them to be intimate.
This answer was within Qi Xuan's expectations. He nodded, "Mm, then I'll be going."
Seeing that he really intended to leave, Ye Zhi couldn't help but ask curiously, "You're really just leaving like this? Qi Xuan, don't you have any special feelings for me?"
Qi Xuan's gaze deepened slightly. "Yes. A Zhi, I must admit that when you weren't aware, I really wanted to go all the way with you, to understand each other completely! But...
This kind of thing requires both people's feelings to be ready, and for it to happen when the time is right, so that it doesn't leave you with bad memories. I am human, and I will control those inappropriate thoughts."
Ye Zhi's heart felt warm. Qi Xuan always thought of everything, he was always so considerate, and she never felt uncomfortable with him.
"Aren't you worried that I'm playing hard to get?" Ye Zhi asked curiously. "Don't many men say that saying 'no' actually means 'yes' for women?"
"I don't think so," Qi Xuan shook his head slightly. "When a woman says no, it means no, she's rejecting you. Men who say such things are merely excusing their own unscrupulous behavior."
Ye Zhi was deeply touched. She had indeed chosen the right person! The next moment, she tiptoed and kissed him on the lips again.