85: Chapter 85 Moving into the Royal Garden

But Lin Yu knew that the real test had only just begun.

His conversation with Secretary Li Changhe would be a battle without smoke.

What he needed to demonstrate was not just financial strength, but also vision, foresight, and a profound understanding of policy.

He turned around, his gaze passing through the dining room and landing on Jiang Shuying.

She was still sitting there, sipping her soup in small mouthfuls, her profile appearing exceptionally soft under the light.

She seemed to sense something, looked up, and her eyes met Lin Yu's.

"What is it?" she asked softly, a hint of concern in her eyes.

Lin Yu did not answer immediately.

He walked back to the dining table, sat down again, and his face returned to that calm, unruffled composure.

"Nothing, just some work-related matters."

He picked up his teacup and took a gentle sip, "Tomorrow, I have to attend a meeting."

"Is it important?" Jiang Shuying put down her spoon and looked at him.

"Yes, very important." Lin Yu looked at her, the corners of his mouth curling into a meaningful smile, "It might change a lot of things."

Neither of them said anything more after that, keeping their heads down to eat.

Jiang Shuying finished first and sat to the side checking her phone, waiting to clear the dishes later.

"I'm finished, I'll leave the rest to you."

A short while later, Lin Yu also put down his bowl and chopsticks, nodded at Jiang Shuying, and got up to return to his room.

Jiang Shuying quietly cleared the table and put the dishes into the dishwasher.

The dining room was filled only with the low hum of the machine and the city lights outside the window that never went out.

Her gaze drifted involuntarily toward the closed door of Lin Yu's room, a hint of curiosity rising in her heart.

She didn't know what the "meeting" Lin Yu mentioned really was, but over these past two days, she could feel that this man possessed a composure far beyond his years.

Lin Yu returned to his room and locked the door behind him.

He walked to the desk, turned on his phone, and began browsing the materials regarding the Confucian Entrepreneur Conference that Secretary Zhou had just sent.

A short while later, Lin Yu dialed Tang Man's number.

On the other end of the line, a slightly lazy female voice sounded: "Boss! It's so late, do you have any instructions?"

"Sister Man, I need all the materials for 'Junlin Food City'," Lin Yu said concisely, "Especially the detailed plans and construction progress regarding the 'zero-profit catering' supply chain for the central kitchen, as well as the letters of intent signed with the Ze City Education Bureau and Civil Affairs Bureau."

"I want the most complete version. Tomorrow, you and President Wang Ya rush to the Lusheng Building in Quan City, and we will meet there."

"Understood," Tang Man's voice immediately became professional, "I will go notify President Wang Ya right now and then organize the materials."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yu leaned back in his chair, looking at the passing streetscape outside the window, a faint, imperceptible smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

How the path ahead would go depended on this meeting.

The next morning.

Lin Yu got ready and prepared to leave.

As he passed through the living room, Jiang Shuying was on her yoga mat as usual, stretching her body, the morning light outlining her graceful curves.

"Morning." Lin Yu stopped and greeted her.

"Morning," Jiang Shuying finished her pose, fine beads of sweat on her forehead, and pointed to the dining table with a smile, "There are freshly made sandwiches and milk on the table; eat before you go."

"Thank you." Lin Yu felt a warmth in his heart, walked over, quickly finished breakfast, and picked up his briefcase, "The meeting will take three days, I might not be back."

"It's fine, be careful on the road."

Lin Yu nodded and turned to leave.

Downstairs, a black Rolls-Royce Phantom was already waiting quietly.

Fatty was leaning against the car door smoking.

Seeing Lin Yu come down, he immediately stubbed out his cigarette and grinned, "Old Lin, get in! I heard all the big shots for this Confucian Entrepreneur Conference have arrived?"

"Yeah, go to the Lusheng Building in Quan City."

Lin Yu sat in the back row and closed his eyes to rest, "When we get there, remember to keep your back straight; don't embarrass me."

"Got it! Just watch!"

Nine o'clock in the morning, Lusheng Building.

As soon as Lin Yu walked into the lobby, two beautiful sights came into view.

Tang Man was wearing a well-tailored black professional suit, her gentleness showing a hint of capability.

Seeing Lin Yu, a flash of joy crossed her eyes, and she hurried up to meet him.

"Boss." She called out softly, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible reliance.

Beside her, President Wang Ya was in a white professional suit, her temperament cold and glamorous, holding a briefcase tightly in her hands.

"Boss." President Wang Ya nodded slightly, her expression respectful.

"You've worked hard," Lin Yu nodded, his gaze sweeping over the two, "Did you bring all the materials?"

"They're all here," Tang Man took over the conversation, her voice gentle, "President Wang Ya and I organized them overnight. All the core data for 'Junlin Food City' is inside, both in paper and electronic versions."

Lin Yu smiled with satisfaction.

"Let's go," he glanced at the time, "We're going to the venue to sign in. The good show is about to begin."

The three walked side by side toward the registration desk, the sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows and casting long shadows upon them.

A short while later, the three finished signing in and received the meeting schedule and conference passes.

As they walked out, Tang Man asked, "Boss, today's schedule only has the welcome banquet at six in the evening. There's still plenty of time, where are we going next?"

Lin Yu stopped and swept his gaze over the two.

"If I'm not mistaken, you didn't bring a change of clothes, right?" Lin Yu asked indifferently.

The two looked at each other and nodded somewhat embarrassedly.

They had come in such a rush this time that they were indeed traveling light.

"Then we're going shopping." Lin Yu said concisely, turning to walk toward the entrance.

Fatty had already parked the black Rolls-Royce Phantom in the most conspicuous spot.

Seeing Lin Yu come out, he immediately opened the car door and grinned, "Old Lin, Sister Man, President Wang Ya, where are we going?"

"Go to Henglong Plaza."

Lin Yu sat in the back row and casually stated a location, "The brands are complete there, and it's close."

The Alphard that President Wang Ya and Tang Man arrived in was driven by the company driver, following behind.

The two cars drove one after the other into the bustling city center of Quan City.

Quan City's Henglong Plaza, this landmark building located in the core business district, was bathed in the morning sunlight at this moment.

As soon as the car stopped, a doorman eagerly came up to greet them.

Lin Yu got out first, followed closely by Tang Man and President Wang Ya.

"Boss, here..." Tang Man looked at the bustling luxury stores before her, somewhat hesitant, "The prices here are not low, and the company's reimbursement process..."

"We aren't using the company account today."

Lin Yu interrupted her, his tone brooking no argument, "Tonight's banquet represents the face of 'Junlin'. I don't want my right-hand women standing there looking shabby."

After saying this, he walked straight toward a shop displaying high-end custom gowns in the window.

President Wang Ya was stunned for a moment, then a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes, and she quickly followed.

She had always been a woman of action; since the boss had spoken, she would not be coy.

On the contrary, Tang Man, looking at those price tags that easily reached six figures, was still calculating how to save money for the company.

Upon entering the store, the sales assistant keenly captured the aura of quiet authority on Lin Yu, as well as the Rolls-Royce still idling outside, and immediately perked up with full attention.

"Hello, sir. May I ask what kind of style you are looking for?"

"Pick the most suitable evening gowns for these two."

Lin Yu pointed at Tang Man and President Wang Ya, then sat down with Fatty on the velvet sofa in the lounge area, picking up a magazine to flip through casually, "They need to be able to hold their own at the event."

For the next hour, Lin Yu, outside the fitting room, became the most relaxed person.

When President Wang Ya walked out again, her original cold and glamorous temperament was set off even more mysteriously and nobly by a deep blue velvet long dress.

The sharp tailoring perfectly fit her figure, retaining the capability of a professional woman while adding a touch of feminine softness.

"This one is good." Lin Yu nodded his evaluation.

President Wang Ya turned a circle in front of the mirror, the corners of her mouth curling into a rare, confident arc, "Then this is it."

By comparison, Tang Man seemed much more conflicted.

She tried a pink one and felt it was too childish; she tried a black one and felt it was too dull.

"How about this champagne-colored one?"

Lin Yu couldn't watch anymore and casually took a fish-tail dress with a simple design but excellent fabric from the rack and handed it to her, "Your temperament is on the gentle side; colors that are too bright will actually overwhelm you."

Tang Man took the dress and entered the fitting room, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

When she came out again, the champagne-colored hem swayed gently with her steps, setting off her already soft features like a Jiangnan ink wash painting.

"Wow, Sister Tang, you look really good in this!" President Wang Ya couldn't help but exclaim.

Tang Man looked at herself in the mirror, her cheeks slightly flushed, and turned to look at Lin Yu, "Boss, is this too..."

"It's beautiful."

Lin Yu closed the magazine and stood up, his gaze filled with appreciation, "We'll take this set. Also, get the matching shoes, bags, and jewelry for them."

The sales assistant listened from the side, beaming with joy, and nodded like a pecking chicken, "Okay, sir! We have the latest evening bags and matching high heels here..."

Card swiped.

Watching Lin Yu swipe his card casually, a warm current surged in President Wang Ya's heart.

She knew this wasn't just about a few pieces of clothing, but Lin Yu's recognition and cultivation of them.

Walking out of the store, the two were carrying big and small bags, their temperaments already completely refreshed.

"Where to next?" Fatty leaned against the car, his eyes lighting up when he saw the two beauties, "Old Lin, shouldn't you also go get some gear? I see that your outfit is comfortable, but tonight, when dealing with that bunch of old foxes, shouldn't you also be armed to the teeth?"

Lin Yu looked down at his simple shirt and trousers; they were indeed a bit too casual.

"Go to the men's department upstairs," Lin Yu smiled, "Since we're playing, let's play the whole set. Fatty, you pick one out too, don't embarrass me."

"Got it! I'll get to share in the glory too!" Fatty rubbed his hands excitedly.

Half an hour later, Lin Yu changed into a dark gray Italian handmade suit.

The slim cut perfectly outlined his tall, straight figure, and his originally gentle temperament instantly gained a touch of sharpness and edge.

The moment he walked out of the store, Tang Man and President Wang Ya both held their breath in unison.

At this moment, Lin Yu was like a sharp sword that had just been unsheathed, his edge fully exposed.

"Let's go," Lin Yu adjusted his cuffs and glanced at the time, "Let's go buy some daily necessities."

Two hours later, the two cars passed through quiet, tree-lined paths and slowly drove into the most secluded and luxurious low-density villa area in the eastern part of Quan City.

Finally, they stopped in front of the magnificent bronze-carved gate of Villa No. 1 in "Greenland Yu Garden".

When the gate slid open silently to both sides, a wide private driveway came into view.

On both sides were meticulously trimmed courtyard landscapes, with gnarled black pines and moss like a lawn, and a pool of still water reflecting the sky and clouds.

At the end of the driveway was a purely French-style behemoth covering an area of nearly two thousand square meters.

Tang Man and President Wang Ya were completely stunned.

They knew Lin Yu had strength, but they never imagined his "strength" would be materialized to such a dizzying degree.

This wasn't a villa; it was clearly a private estate.

"This... is this where we're going to be staying?"

Tang Man's voice trembled slightly; she felt like a sparrow that had accidentally flown into a palace.

President Wang Ya pursed her lips tightly; her usual calmness and rationality seemed somewhat pale in front of this building.

She subconsciously calculated the construction cost, land value, and annual maintenance fees of this house, but the final number made her give up thinking.

Lin Yu didn't say much, just pressed the remote control in his hand, and the villa's entrance door, which was several meters high, slowly opened.

The two women followed him inside and instantly felt like "Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden."

The oversized living room with a ceiling height of nearly 8 meters had an entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that brought the outdoor courtyard scenery into the room without reservation.

Sunlight spilled onto the Carrara white marble floor from Italy, refracting a warm luster.

In the center of the living room hung an artistic chandelier handcrafted from thousands of crystal pieces, cascading down like a waterfall, dazzling and brilliant.

"Goodness..." Tang Man couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.

She stepped carefully on the carpet, afraid of dirtying this spotless floor.

"The living room's sound system is Danish noble, the cinema room is IMAX private custom, the basement has a wine cellar and cigar bar, and upstairs there are eight suites, each with an independent balcony and massage bathtub."

Lin Yu's voice echoed in the empty living room, appearing calm and unruffled, as if he were introducing an ordinary apartment, "The kitchen has a full set of Gaggenau, if you want to cook, the equipment is all ready."

Just then, Fatty and the company driver from the Alphard began moving things into the villa.

The business van was packed with the "spoils" Lin Yu had swept up at the mall just now.

From top-tier four-piece bedding sets to Dyson hair dryers, from Evian mineral water to various imported snacks, there were even several boxes of fresh fruit that had just been air-freighted.

"Old Lin, this fridge is big enough! I'm putting these Wagyu beef and matsutake mushrooms here!"

Fatty's loud voice rang out in the open kitchen, breaking the villa's original tranquility.

"Boss, I've set out all the bathroom amenities for you, all of them are the brand you picked out just now!"

The driver was also busy and happy.

Looking at the mountain of supplies and the two busy men, Tang Man and President Wang Ya finally recovered from their initial shock.

They realized that Lin Yu wasn't just bringing them here for a tour; he truly intended for them to live here.