The meeting concluded in the blink of an eye, reaching lunchtime.
"Alright, we'll pause the meeting here. Everyone take a break to eat. Please return promptly at 1:30 PM to continue our discussions."
Jiang Wenhao checked his Richard Mille watch; it was precisely twelve o'clock. He announced the lunch break, scheduling the meeting to resume in the afternoon.
The group officially launched the company, and for the domestic market, extensive research was needed. Therefore, this meeting was expected to last the entire day.
"President Fang."
Jiang Wenhao stood up and smiled at Fang Yanxi, who was tidying her documents. "Shall we head downstairs for lunch together?"
"Sure," Fang Yanxi replied. Just then, her phone rang. The caller ID displayed Guan Hongyu's name, causing her expression to falter in surprise and confusion. She picked up the phone, offering Jiang Wenhao an apologetic look before answering, "Hello, Hongyu, have you had lunch yet?"
Meanwhile, at the foot of the Chaoting Group building, by the roadside, Guan Hongyu, dressed in a cool style, was parked on his Harley motorcycle. His handsome appearance attracted the attention of many female office workers emerging from the building for their lunch break.
"Yanxi, I wanted to treat you to lunch. Are you free now? I'm already downstairs at your company," Guan Hongyu said, his magnetic voice calm and smiling.
"You're treating me to lunch?"
Fang Yanxi was astonished. She had never imagined Guan Hongyu would ask her out for a meal.
"Yes, and I'd also like to discuss a project with you. Are you available?" Guan Hongyu inquired.
"Is that so? Then wait for me a moment, I'll be down shortly." Hearing this, Fang Yanxi did not refuse.
"Alright, I'll wait for you downstairs."
After speaking, Guan Hongyu hung up, dismounted his motorcycle, and began to wait by the roadside.
Fang Yanxi put away her phone and saw that Jiang Wenhao and the others had not yet left. She walked over apologetically and said, "President Jiang, I'm sorry, but a friend has invited me to lunch, so I need to head down."
Jiang Wenhao, of course, didn't mind. He smiled and said, "It's alright, President Fang. Go have lunch with your friend. Just remember to be back on time for the meeting this afternoon."
"Okay."
Fang Yanxi nodded with a smile. Jiang Wenhao said no more, taking his secretary and several other senior foreign employees out of the meeting room. They headed downstairs to the company's cafeteria for lunch.
"Xiao Qi, tidy up here and have lunch at the company. I'm going down now."
"Okay, President Fang. Go ahead and take care of your business."
Lin Xiaoqi busied herself packing away documents from the table. Fang Yanxi then quickly left the meeting room and took the elevator downstairs. As she walked out of the building, she indeed saw Guan Hongyu standing by his motorcycle at the roadside below the steps.
"Yanxi."
Guan Hongyu saw her too and walked up with a smile. "Did I interrupt your work?"
"No," Fang Yanxi shook her head slightly and smiled. "It's just my lunch break, but I only have an hour and a half. I need to be back by 1:30 PM for the meeting."
"It's fine. I'll just treat you to a simple meal and discuss some matters. It won't take up too much of your time," Guan Hongyu said with a smile.
"Alright, let's eat at a nearby restaurant."
Fang Yanxi nodded, glancing at the restaurants in the surrounding commercial district. They were all reputable establishments, as this was a business area frequented by white-collar workers from major companies.
"Wait a moment, let me lock my bike..."
Guan Hongyu returned to lock his motorcycle. Then, he and Fang Yanxi walked into a seemingly nice restaurant nearby. They found a table, and after ordering their respective Western meals, the food was soon served.
Fang Yanxi, already hungry, didn't stand on ceremony and began eating with her knife and fork. She looked up at Guan Hongyu, who was seated opposite her, and asked, "Hongyu, you said you wanted to find me to invest in a project. What kind of project is it?"
Guan Hongyu looked up at her, pushed aside a strand of hair that was covering his eye, and smiled. "It's like this. I plan to settle down in Hua Du City in the future, so I want to invest in a flagship motorcycle store. However, I don't have much money on hand, which is why I've come to you for investment."
Fang Yanxi's pretty face stiffened. She looked at Guan Hongyu, whose beard was shaved and face was angular, making his features appear more three-dimensional and handsome. She hadn't expected him to invite her to lunch for this reason.
Guan Hongyu was quite direct. He smiled and said, "Among our classmates, only you have the capability to help me."
Indeed, Fang Yanxi was not only the executive president of Chaoting Group but also the chairman of Fang Corporation. Her financial strength surpassed that of classmates like Jin Xiuwen, Jiang Peipei, Huang Yuqing, and Xue Jianchao, making her the most suitable person.
However, Guan Hongyu had overlooked Wan Yunting, the hidden tycoon. Currently, Wan Yunting appeared to be merely a chief physician in the traditional Chinese medicine department of Southern Hospital, also working part-time as a TCM teacher at Xingyao Elementary School, earning a monthly salary of over twenty thousand yuan. Among classmates like Jin Xiuwen and He Chengping, he seemed rather unremarkable.
Of course, Guan Hongyu's sudden invitation to Fang Yanxi today was not solely for this reason!
Fang Yanxi, however, believed this was the only reason. She smiled and asked, "How much capital do you need?"
Guan Hongyu replied, "I've chosen the Harley brand. The initial investment might be around five million yuan. I have one million on hand, so I'm short of four million."
"Four million, is it? I'll transfer it to you later."
Fang Yanxi was quite straightforward. Four million was a small amount for her. Moreover, considering their old classmate relationship and thinking that he must have had a difficult time over the years, she was willing to help if she could.
"However, you'll need to draft a contract for me later."
Fang Yanxi then smiled, "Although we are friends, when it comes to business, we need to be clear about the accounts. So, we still need to follow formal procedures for investment contracts and such."
Guan Hongyu put down his cutlery, picked up his juice, and smiled at Fang Yanxi, "Naturally."
Fang Yanxi also picked up her juice and clinked it with his, smiling, "Then, cheers to our cooperation."
Guan Hongyu nodded with a smile. He watched Fang Yanxi, who started eating first. A subtle flicker of light in his deep eyes vanished instantly, and a smile curved his lips as he also finished his juice.
Fang Yanxi put down her cup, smiled at Guan Hongyu, and continued eating her Western meal. "This steak is quite good."
Guan Hongyu smiled and nodded, asking, "Have you and Yunting eaten here before?"
Being suddenly addressed by that man's name, Fang Yanxi faltered for a moment. She looked up at him and replied with a smile, "No, this is my first time here too."
"Oh."
Guan Hongyu glanced at her briefly and smiled, "It seems this is our first time!"
Fang Yanxi also looked up, and their eyes met for an instant. She quickly averted her gaze and smiled.
Guan Hongyu also shifted his gaze, eating the steak on his plate. He then asked, "Have you and Yunting gotten back together now?"
When asked this question, Fang Yanxi felt a little strange. She smiled and said, "Yes, we only got back together recently."
Guan Hongyu chuckled, "Congratulations. You two should have been together a long time ago."
Fang Yanxi offered a polite smile and then buried her head in her steak, falling silent.
Guan Hongyu, who was already a man of few words, also stopped speaking. The two sat opposite each other, eating their meals in silence. A somewhat awkward atmosphere permeated the air. In any case, Fang Yanxi felt uneasy and couldn't help but glance up at Guan Hongyu.
It reminded her of their university days. Guan Hongyu, who was then Wan Yunting's good friend, had always looked at her strangely. Fang Yanxi had suspected that he might have liked her too!