Inside the company's conference room.
After the secretary brought Zhou Yu a cup of tea, she went about her business.
Zhou Yu sat there by himself, utterly bored.
If it weren't for Patriarch Zhu's fervent invitation, Zhou Yu would have already returned to Yunhai City to continue his cultivation.
But Patriarch Zhu was simply too enthusiastic, leaving Zhou Yu no room to refuse.
He had no choice but to stay in Jiangnan City.
Fortunately.
Patriarch Zhu knew that Zhou Yu was bored here.
After dealing with half of the company's matters, Patriarch Zhu sent Zhu Ling'er away.
He asked her to keep Zhou Yu company, so he wouldn't be idle in the reception hall.
The moment Zhou Yu saw Zhu Ling'er appear in the reception hall.
He felt completely uneasy.
He deeply suspected that Patriarch Zhu intended to play matchmaker…
"My dad said he's almost done with his work there, and we'll be heading back shortly. Are you bored here?"
A faint blush crept onto Zhu Ling'er's small face.
She hadn't felt anything when she had verbally cornered Zhou Yu earlier.
But now, she felt shy.
Zhou Yu's mouth twitched, and a bead of sweat trickled down his forehead.
Wasn't that asking the obvious?
Although he was truly bored, Zhou Yu couldn't say it directly.
So, he replied somewhat evasively, "It's alright. I just don't have much to do and can't sit still."
Hearing this, Zhu Ling'er gave a dry laugh and suggested, "How about I show you around the company?"
Zhou Yu was initially tempted.
But he reconsidered.
This was the Zhu family's company; what did it have to do with him, Zhou Yu?
What if, after touring the company with Zhu Ling'er, it was rumored that the two of them were about to get married by the time he left!
If it were before, Zhou Yu would definitely not have minded such details.
But now was different.
Since Zhu Ling'er and Patriarch Zhu had such intentions.
Zhou Yu couldn't give them hope only to disappoint them!
Therefore.
No matter how bored Zhou Yu was, he could only regretfully refuse Zhu Ling'er's suggestion.
"No, thank you. I just had a fight earlier and am still a bit tired. Sitting here is quite good."
A hint of disappointment appeared on Zhu Ling'er's face.
In reality, she just wanted to wander around with Zhou Yu; it didn't matter where.
It was better than sitting in the reception hall and making small talk.
However, since Zhou Yu didn't want to move, Zhu Ling'er couldn't force him.
She then sat down next to Zhou Yu.
Smiling, she said, "This time, we owe a great debt to Divine Doctor Zhou. Is there anything you need, Divine Doctor Zhou? So that our Zhu family can prepare a suitable gift."
If marriage doesn't work out, friendship remains.
Besides.
Zhou Yu was indeed their savior, both her father's and hers.
Therefore, they wouldn't feel any heartache about giving him anything!
If they hadn't known beforehand that the Xie family had already given Zhou Yu shares.
They probably would have offered him a portion of their shares in the Zhu family as well.
Zhu Ling'er had witnessed how generous the rewards were from the special forces and the Dragon Group to Zhou Yu.
But while generous,
There wasn't much that Zhou Yu could actually use.
So Zhu Ling'er thought.
Since the Zhu family was going to give something, they should give something Zhou Yu needed.
For example, Hongmeng Stone…
"I haven't thought of anything yet. Your intentions are enough," Zhou Yu said indifferently, lacking interest in such matters.
He already possessed two Hongmeng Stones, one large and one small.
He wasn't particularly impressed by anything else.
Hearing Zhou Yu say that, Zhu Ling'er nodded with some disappointment.
Because Zhou Yu deliberately kept his distance.
Their conversation became rather stiff, even more so than when they were in Yunhai City.
Several times, Zhu Ling'er wondered if she should leave.
And give Zhou Yu some space.
But Zhu Ling'er's task today was to keep Zhou Yu from being bored.
If she left now, she would be shirking her duty!
Her own feelings were secondary; Patriarch Zhu would surely reprimand her later.
Fortunately.
This awkward atmosphere didn't last long.
Patriarch Zhu finished all his company matters and rushed over.
As he pushed open the door.
He saw Zhou Yu and Zhu Ling'er sitting there like statues.
Sitting far apart.
Engaging in desultory conversation.
Even as an outsider, Patriarch Zhu felt embarrassed for the two of them!
"Dad!"
Zhu Ling'er was the first to spot Patriarch Zhu.
She immediately called out.
Patriarch Zhu, who had been lurking by the door, had no choice but to appear.
"Divine Doctor Zhou, I was rather busy today. I hope you can overlook our poor hospitality."
Patriarch Zhu walked in with an embarrassed smile.
Zhou Yu was not one to be overly sensitive.
Frankly speaking, being able to return to Yunhai City would be better than anything else!
As for the hospitality, Zhou Yu didn't insist.
After all, such a major event had just occurred in the Zhu family today.
Patriarch Zhu and Zhu Ling'er should have been extremely busy.
But Zhu Ling'er could still spare time to accompany him.
This was enough to show the sincerity of the father and daughter of the Zhu family.
"Have all matters been settled? Do you need my assistance?"
Zhou Yu spoke politely.
In reality, he had no intention of helping.
The remaining matters were all internal affairs of the Zhu family.
As an outsider, it would be inappropriate for him to interfere!
"Everything is handled. Let's head back to the Zhu family's old mansion now."
"The clan elders are probably waiting at home. It's perfect timing for us to return."
Patriarch Zhu said immediately.
What a joke.
Zhou Yu had already dealt with the most troublesome Zhu Rong.
What else could they possibly need help with?
Moreover, their reason for keeping Zhou Yu today was not for his help.
But to foster affection between him and Zhu Ling'er.
Even if there were any needs, Patriarch Zhu would not bring them up, as it would interfere with the time for the two of them to interact!
"Alright."
Zhou Yu nodded slightly and immediately stood up.
He followed Patriarch Zhu out the door.
Zhu Ling'er, on the other hand, stood to Zhou Yu's side.
Stealthily glancing at Zhou Yu's face from the corner of her eye.
As soon as Zhou Yu turned his head, Zhu Ling'er would immediately straighten her gaze.
It was rather obvious.
Patriarch Zhu's car was parked below the company building.
After they all went down, the driver was already waiting downstairs.
Zhou Yu naturally took a seat in the back.
He had expected that, given Zhu Ling'er's personality, she would sit in the front passenger seat.
Who knew.
As soon as Zhou Yu sat down, Zhu Ling'er sidled over.
And sat right next to Zhou Yu!
Looking up at Patriarch Zhu again.
He was already seated in the front passenger seat.
"You…" Zhou Yu opened his mouth, about to say that it wasn't appropriate for the two of them to sit together.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Ling'er spoke first.
"Heh heh, my dad was afraid you'd be bored, so he asked me to keep you company."
"After all, we've spent time together before, so we have common topics!"
Zhou Yu's mouth twitched.
What nonsense about common topics.
What common topics could they possibly have?
Moreover.
He didn't want to say a single word right now!