149: Chapter 149 The Unspeakable Secret

When Wu Ya heard this, she became anxious.

"That's not what we meant. We just feel that now is not the best time. Aren't you planning to start the artificial intelligence project?"

"I think we can finish the artificial intelligence project first, and then move on to acquiring Fuchen Enterprise!"

Shen Yan chuckled lightly, only feeling that Wu Ya was thinking about things too simply.

"You all don't possibly think that I am so determined to acquire Fuchen Enterprise at this moment because of personal feelings, do you?"

Chen Guangke and Wu Ya opened their mouths, wanting to speak but stopping.

Seeing their reaction, Shen Yan knew he had guessed correctly.

He sighed, walking toward the door as he said, "I told you a long time ago that with our company's current size, starting an artificial intelligence project is simply impossible."

"Therefore, before we start the artificial intelligence project, we must first swallow Fuchen Enterprise."

Just as he was about to leave the conference room, Chen Guangke spoke up.

"In that case, let's not do the artificial intelligence project anymore. This field was never one we were good at. I think we can completely stay in our comfort zone for a while longer."

Shen Yan turned back, looking at Chen Guangke in silence.

He couldn't tell the other person that he had obtained intelligence about the tycoon system and knew about the policy supporting the artificial intelligence project, so he could only respond with silence.

Seeing that he wasn't speaking, Chen Guangke walked over and patted Shen Yan's shoulder.

"Old Shen, you know what kind of person I am. Regardless of what I think in my heart, if you say we should do it, I will definitely follow you."

"But before we do it, I hope you can think carefully whether the choice you are making now is the most suitable one for our company at present."

After saying this, he left the conference room.

Seeing this, Wu Ya also left with Chen Guangke.

When Shen Yan was the only one left in the conference room, he leaned against the door, closing his eyes in thought.

What he was thinking about wasn't whether or not to acquire Fuchen Enterprise, but rather how to acquire Fuchen Enterprise in the fastest way possible.

There wasn't much time left before the policy was released; he had to speed things up quickly.

Otherwise, by the time the policy came out, a small company like theirs wouldn't even get the scraps.

In the blink of an eye, it was time to get off work.

Just as Shen Yan was immersed in his work, his phone rang.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Hmm? You didn't save my phone number?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Shen Yan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you Lü Yan?"

Lü Yan chuckled lightly and replied, "Who else could it be? Who else has such a unique voice?"

Shen Yan was amused by her words.

He closed his computer and asked Lü Yan, "Why are you calling me all of a sudden? Is there any progress on the matter?"

Lü Yan kept him in suspense.

"There is some progress, that's true, but before we discuss the progress, I think you should treat me to a meal first."

Shen Yan glanced at the time—6:30 PM.

"Okay, where are you now? I'll come pick you up."

Lü Yan laughed immediately when she heard how readily he agreed.

"Great, I like straightforward clients like you. I'm downstairs at your company right now. Just come down and find me."

Downstairs at the company?

Shen Yan was a little surprised.

He hadn't expected Lü Yan to come directly downstairs to find him.

It seemed her progress was very fast!

Thinking this, he quickly packed his things and said, "Then wait for me for five minutes. I'll come down to find you as soon as I'm done packing."

Lü Yan hummed in response and then hung up the phone.

A few minutes later, Shen Yan rushed downstairs with his wallet.

"I'm sorry, have you been waiting long?"

Lü Yan gave him a brilliant smile.

"No, you were quite fast."

Shen Yan took Lü Yan's words as teasing him.

He shook his head and led the way in front.

"Tell me, what do you want to eat? I'll take you there right now."

Lü Yan followed behind him and replied, "Whatever you say we eat. After all, you're treating, so you have absolute say."

Shen Yan walked to the car and opened the door for Lü Yan.

"That won't do. Since I'm treating you to a meal, I must respect your opinion. I don't have anything specific I want to eat, so just tell me directly."

Lü Yan got into the passenger seat and turned to reply to him, "I don't have anything specific I want to eat either. What should we do?"

Shen Yan got into the car and fastened his seatbelt.

"Then let's have hot pot..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lü Yan flatly refused him.

"No hot pot, it's too oily. I'm on a diet recently..."

Shen Yan didn't think much of it and immediately offered another suggestion.

"Then let's go have some congee."

"No!" Lü Yan still refused, and this time the reason she gave was even more exaggerated, "Although I'm on a diet, I can't allow myself to eat something so bland. That would be torture for me!"

After hearing this, Shen Yan was helpless.

Hot pot was out, and congee was out.

So what did she actually want to eat?

Thinking this, he decided to respect her opinion after all.

"You tell me then, what exactly do you want to eat?"

Hearing the question, Lü Yan turned and smiled at him, "Anything, I can eat anything."

Shen Yan closed his eyes, feeling like spitting blood internally.

After all that, he still had to decide?!

He took a deep breath, opened his eyes, and replied, "Then let's just have some simple home-style cooking."

This time, Lü Yan agreed.

"Fine, home-style cooking it is! Lead the way!"

He pressed the accelerator.

About half an hour later, the two arrived in front of a Chinese restaurant.

"Why are there so many people here?"

As soon as she got out of the car, Lü Yan started to complain.

Shen Yan walked to the door and asked the Waitress, "Hello, may I ask if we need to wait for a table here?"

The Waitress glanced at him, then glanced at Lü Yan.

"Sir, is it just the two of you?"

Shen Yan nodded.

Immediately after, the Waitress showed an apologetic expression.

"I'm sorry, sir. All the tables for two have been fully booked. If you want to dine here, you'll have to wait at least another three hours..."

As soon as these words came out, Lü Yan immediately turned and walked away.

Seeing her leave, Shen Yan quickly followed, "It's fine, this place is full, let's go to the next one."

Lü Yan stopped where she was and turned to tell him, "I don't want home-style cooking anymore. Take me somewhere else to eat."

Shen Yan's eyes widened.

Didn't they agree on home-style cooking? Why not anymore?

A woman's mood changed faster than flipping a book!

"But if we're not eating home-style cooking, what should we eat?"

Lü Yan shrugged her shoulders and replied, "How should I know? Take me to see!"