"Alright, I'm full. You eat slowly," Guo Xuyang said as he stood up.
"By the way, President Guo, President Xiao contacted Xiao Hong yesterday. Xiao Hong is currently at home in Pengcheng and said she'll return to school in September."
"Mm, I know. Eat up and get some rest early. It's getting late," Guo Xuyang said, picking up the room card left by Xiao Yu and heading upstairs.
Room 2610 had been remodeled from the very room where they first met.
The old waterbed was gone, replaced by a soft, round, king-sized bed. The entire room was decorated in a very intimate, romantic style.
When Guo Xuyang entered the room, Xiao Yu had already showered and burrowed into the covers.
Xiao Yu could not withstand Guo Xuyang's intensity at this point. In less than an hour, she convulsed and lost consciousness.
Left unsatisfied, Guo Xuyang went downstairs. This time, Ye Zi was sleeping alone.
The three of them seemed to have a tacit understanding, specifically arranging for Ye Zi to rest in room 1308 by herself.
Even though it was in a hotel, it didn't stop Ye Zi's high-pitched, penetrating sounds.
The two of them were tossing and turning until past midnight before falling asleep.
Unsurprisingly, they all overslept.
It wasn't until almost eleven o'clock that Xiao Yun and Yu'er, sporting dark circles under their eyes, arrived at room 1308, yawning.
"Can't you keep it down? Several groups of people have already complained," Xiao Yun said.
"But they said it was your room, so the front desk didn't dare send anyone to knock."
"It was just a little loud, wasn't it? When love runs deep, it's hard to contain," Ye Zi quipped.
"It was indeed deep enough to almost penetrate," Yu'er said with a pout.
Guo Xuyang blinked his eyes, saying nothing. Yu'er had really learned to be mischievous.
What did she mean by "almost penetrate"? It wasn't that exaggerated.
After lunch, the group flew back to the provincial capital.
Upon hearing that Xiao Yun had returned, Wang Jinlong rushed to the door to beg for forgiveness.
Xiao Yun had no intention of seeing him, telling him to speak with the lawyer instead.
Guo Xuyang didn't feel anything was inappropriate, as he had already absorbed all those jades into his mind.
This time, he intended to teach Wang Jinlong a lesson, showing that not all money could be coveted.
"Mr. Wang, I'm not dwelling on this matter, but considering that nearly ten billion worth of goods were taken by your insiders, what good would it do if I forgave you? Can you compensate me for these jades?"
"President Guo, even if I forfeit my entire company, it wouldn't be enough to cover your payment for the goods. The insurance company will compensate you around three billion. I still have over three hundred million, and this company is worth over two hundred million. I'll give you all of it. Please be merciful and let me off the hook."
"Who exactly is that Fang Shizhong in your company?"
"He was placed in the company by a local official when it was first established. Without accepting him, the company couldn't have been founded."
"Where is he?"
"He's taken leave for the past few days. Last time he heard that President Xiao wanted him to be responsible for the shipment, he directly requested leave."
"Mm, I can allow your company to continue operating. Upon my return, the ownership should be transferred to President Xiao."
Wang Jinlong was displeased when Guo Xuyang asked him to transfer the company to Xiao Yun.
After all, it was something he had painstakingly built over many years, and now it was being taken away so casually.
However, he had no choice, as Guo Xuyang's jades were simply too valuable, and he couldn't possibly come up with enough money for compensation.
If it weren't for Liu Yilin and the other three, he might have even suspected that Guo Xuyang was playing a game of empty-handed wolf.
While his suspicion was incorrect, it wasn't far from Guo Xuyang pulling off a similar scheme.
"You will remain the general manager of the security company. I will give you ten percent of the shares, and I won't interfere with your company's management. From now on, be more diligent and ensure the jades being sent to Kyoto and Shanghai are well protected. Assign more people and arrange more vehicles."
"Thank you, President Guo. I truly don't know what to say."
"Also, that Fang Shizhong, arrange for someone to find him. As far as I know, he was the one who contacted people to hijack that vehicle."
"Rest assured, President Guo. I know what to do," Wang Jinlong said through gritted teeth.
"You don't need to take action. Just hand him over to me."
"Understood, President Guo."
"You may go. We'll leave this matter at that. Fire Liu Yilin and Zhu Hongli. Such people cannot be used anymore. Continue to report and issue a warrant for the arrest of He Xiaoping and Xiang Xiaoying. These traitors must be taught a severe lesson. Also, strengthen the training of the security team, especially loyalty training, so they don't sell themselves for a pittance."
"I will definitely strengthen the team's training and conduct a thorough investigation upon my return to see if there are any other disloyal elements."
"Mm, that's right. You may go. I won't be involved in the ownership transfer matter."
Wang Jinlong agreed and withdrew.
Guo Xuyang hadn't expected that misfortune would turn into fortune, as he had acquired a security company.
He felt a little excited and couldn't help but hum a tune.
"What's got you so happy?" Li Minxi asked, walking over.
"Nothing. Is the baby behaving in your belly?"
"It's only been this long. Is it as big as a sprout yet?"
"I thought it was as big as Elena's."
"Really? Why did Elena's baby grow so fast, while mine is so slow?"
"What's the rush for it to grow? If your belly gets big, how will you get married when you return?"
"Isn't it the same to get married after giving birth?"
"Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others?"
"It's just my father who's old-fashioned, always worried about this and that. As long as I'm happy, what does it matter to others?"
"What you're saying makes sense. Everyone else is just being nosy."
"Then will you treat me well?"
"When have I not treated you well?"
"Yangzi, I miss you."
"No. Your body doesn't allow it yet. When it's possible, I'll come to your place and dote on you properly."
"You'll have to leave again in a few days. Who knows how long it will be until I see you again."
"It will be soon. As long as the mission is completed, I can return. Just wait for me patiently at home."
"I heard from Ye Zi that you've taken in another girl in Shanghai?"
"Mm, that was just playing along," Guo Xuyang said, his old face blushing.
"Playing along? Playing along would not involve introducing her to Ye Zi and her sisters! Who are you kidding? Look at how many people you have around you now. Whenever I want to see you, you make excuses. Have you been completely drained by them?"
"Your husband's body is so good, how could he be drained? This is out of consideration for your health."
"Hmph, always making excuses. I'll let you off this time, but when you come back next time, you must come to me, understand?"
"Alright, alright, I understand. Hurry back and sleep. It's almost ten o'clock."
Guo Xuyang then escorted Li Minxi back to her room.