111: Chapter 111 The last time such a scene appeared was before...

Xu's Heavy Industry has been on holiday for five days already.

Xu Hao stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of his office, looking at the somewhat deserted factory area below.

He smiled, a different kind of emotion welling up in his heart.

"It's been a long time since I've seen the Xu's Heavy Industry factory area this quiet."

"The last time such a scene appeared must have been the last time!"

Xu Hao smiled to himself.

Over the past few months, earth-shaking changes had occurred at Xu's Heavy Industry.

Even Xu Hao himself found it somewhat incredible.

Only a few short months!

Xu Hao had turned the tide and saved the day when all seemed lost.

Not only did he save Xu's Heavy Industry, but it had also become better and better.

Now, the funds in Xu's Heavy Industry's accounts were in the billions, if not tens of billions.

Every day, huge amounts of capital were still being credited.

Orders for agricultural and heavy machinery from the Dragon Nation were constant, and orders for Powered Exoskeleton Mecha were being processed one after another.

The brand effect brought by The Wandering Earth also brought significant profits to Xu's Heavy Industry.

All in all.

It was completely impossible for Xus to go bankrupt now; it would never go bankrupt in this lifetime!

Instead.

Under Xu Hao's leadership, it was taking steady strides forward alongside the Dragon Nation.

Turning around, Xu Hao happened to see Wang Qian walking in from outside, carrying a cup of hot tea.

Because the tea was too full and very hot, Wang Qian walked very carefully.

Wearing high heels, she took small steps, her bright eyes staring intently at the teacup in her hand, for fear of spilling the tea.

Today, she was dressed in professional attire as usual.

A pair of silver high heels on her feet, and her straight, slender legs were wrapped in black silk stockings, looking exceptionally sexy.

She wore a professional tight-fitting skirt suit that outlined her curvaceous figure.

Her neck was like a white swan's, fair and delicate.

Above that, her pretty face looked slightly nervous at the moment, her red lips pursed, and her fine nose breathing softly.

When she finally brought the tea to Xu Hao's desk, she let out a long sigh of relief.

She pinched her earlobes with two fingers, a joyful smile appearing on her face.

Looking up, she happened to meet Xu Hao's eyes.

She was slightly taken aback, then said considerately:

"Chairman Xu, I've brewed a cup of refreshing herbal tea for you!"

Xu Hao was momentarily dazed, only coming back to his senses when he heard Wang Qian's voice.

"Mm, thank you!"

Xu Hao walked to the desk and took a small sip of the tea.

The tea was fragrant, and Xu Hao immediately felt his mind clear up a lot.

The hot tea warmed his throat, making him feel very comfortable.

After taking a few more sips, Xu Hao put down the teacup.

Looking at Wang Qian, he asked with concern:

"Didn't we say the whole factory is on holiday? You're an employee too; you should take a break and rest for a few days!"

"Always running around by my side—those who don't know might think I'm mistreating my employees and not giving them a single day off."

Wang Qian shook her head, "My work isn't heavy or tiring; I don't need a holiday."

"If I'm not here, what if Chairman Xu has something urgent to handle?"

Wang Qian said with her hands behind her back, her tone a bit stubborn.

After she came to Xu's Heavy Industry, although the business was quite busy in the first few months.

Coupled with the serious loss of employees, she also had to be responsible for recruitment.

But later, as Xu's Heavy Industry gradually got on the right track and various departments resumed operations, she didn't have as much to do.

As long as she was diligent and responsible, and did what Xu Hao assigned her every day, it was fine.

But Xu Hao spent most of his time in the Research Institute; he wasn't like other chairmen who put on airs and tried to look busy.

On the contrary, Xu Hao was very simple and easy to get along with; unless there were things he couldn't handle himself, he generally didn't call Wang Qian.

This also made Wang Qian's work very leisurely.

Every day was just cleaning Xu Hao's office, making tea, bringing water, and so on.

She was more like a life assistant.

Hearing Wang Qian's words, Xu Hao smiled, a smile that was somewhat helpless yet also touched.

This secretary of his was truly diligent and responsible.

Other people's employees would wish they could have thirty days of holiday a month.

She, on the other hand, was reluctant to give herself a break.

"Even if it's not tiring, you should still have the holidays you deserve."

"You can take advantage of the holiday to go shopping, watch a movie, or visit some scenic spots."

"Or if your home is nearby, you can go home and see your parents!"

Xu Hao advised.

Only...

When Wang Qian heard what Xu Hao said, her bright eyes suddenly dimmed.

She lowered her head slightly, the smile gradually disappearing from her face.

Just a moment ago, she had a hint of playfulness, but now she seemed a bit listless.

Xu Hao suddenly felt that Wang Qian hadn't replied for a long time, so he looked up.

Seeing the trace of sadness on her face and thinking about what he had just said.

Being sensitive, he immediately realized he had said the wrong thing.

"Sorry, did I say something wrong?"

Xu Hao asked with an apologetic look on his face.

Wang Qian shook her head, her mouth murmuring.

"My parents passed away when I was very young; my grandmother raised me."

"But just as I got into university, my grandmother went to the vegetable garden to plant vegetables, accidentally fell into the pond, and also..."

Speaking of this, there was a hint of a sob in Wang Qian's voice.

A thin mist of water appeared in her eyes.

She bit her red lip, forcing back the tears.

Xu Hao sighed softly.

Having accidentally brought up her painful past, he felt some guilt in his heart.

But having never comforted a girl before, he didn't know how to speak warm words for a moment.

After a moment of silence, Xu Hao could only continue to apologize to Wang Qian.

"I'm sorry, Wang Qian, my mistake. I didn't know your family situation..."

At this time, Wang Qian, having recovered slightly, looked up at Xu Hao.

"It's okay, Chairman Xu, I'm used to it. You don't have to blame yourself so much."

A smile returned to her face.

However, a trace of a tear at the corner of her eye betrayed her.

Xu Hao looked at Wang Qian again.

Looking at this girl who was strong on the outside but soft on the inside, he felt something strange in his heart.

How many setbacks had she gone through, and how many difficulties had she endured to finally reach this point today?

A long silence followed, neither of them speaking.

Xu Hao looked at the setting sun outside the window, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Hey, when The Wandering Earth was released last time, I had things to do and didn't go. Did you see it?"

Xu Hao asked.

Wang Qian shook her head, "No, I organized everyone to go see it, but it was too late afterwards, so I didn't go!"

"Just as well, since it's a holiday and there's nowhere to go. How about we go see The Wandering Earth?"

"I haven't personally seen how shocking our props are in the movie yet."

Xu Hao asked.

Wang Qian was slightly stunned, her cherry-like mouth slightly open, seemingly not expecting Chairman Xu to suddenly invite her to watch a movie.

When she came back to her senses, she nodded with secret joy, "Okay!"

Her cheeks felt a bit warm, and her heartbeat accelerated slightly.

"Great! Let's go then!"

Xu Hao picked up his jacket, ready to set off.

When he saw Wang Qian's outfit, he quickly added:

"But you have to change your clothes. Who wears a professional suit when going out to have fun?"

"Eh, doesn't it look good?" Wang Qian looked herself up and down doubtfully.

Xu Hao shook his head, then nodded, "It looks good, but wearing it out like this will definitely be inconvenient for moving around."

Xu Hao said with a strange expression.

"Okay then, I'll go change my clothes. Chairman, wait for me!"

After saying that, Wang Qian walked back to her dormitory with light, cheerful steps to change her clothes.

About half an hour later, Wang Qian returned to the office building.

Now, she had changed into a long white dress, her long black hair draped over her shoulders, gently tucking a strand of hair from her forehead, looking like a youthful and lively schoolgirl.

Xu Hao was slightly dazed for a moment, then came back to his senses.

Then.

He took Wang Qian to see The Wandering Earth first, and then went to have a meal of night-stall barbecue.

They strolled through the pedestrian street and the snack street, and took a river cruise to tour the night view of Jiang City.

Wang Qian was very happy, and the smile on her face never stopped.