Chapter 118: Is he really here on a business trip?

Only when Xu Shuyun saw Hu Jingyi did she understand why her father had been in such a rush to have her come back.

She forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart and respectfully greeted Hu Jingyi.

After all, he was an elder, and protocol still had to be observed.

Since he had come to visit in person, it wouldn't be right for her not to see him.

"Shuyun, don't be nervous, sit down."

"How have things been going with my Yuebin lately? Hahaha."

As Hu Jingyi spoke, he patted Hu Yuebin on the shoulder, appearing very affectionate.

Xu Shuyun glanced at Hu Yuebin, thinking he was just too pathetic.

A woman he couldn't handle himself, and he needed his father, Elder Hu, to step in and help him out?

She wasn't buying it.

Xu Shuyun expressed her feelings, saying that she and Hu Yuebin were not a good match.

However, she didn't belittle Hu Yuebin, but instead said she wasn't good enough for him: "I think that with Young Master Hu's qualifications, he can definitely find a better girl than me."

This...

A hint of gravity flashed across Hu Jingyi's face.

He really hadn't expected Xu Shuyun to be able to say such a thing.

Her meaning was clearly that she didn't think much of his son, Hu Yuebin!

And judging by Chairman Xu Chengye's demeanor, he clearly knew that Xu Shuyun didn't like Hu Yuebin, but leaving it to Xu Shuyun, the younger generation and the person involved, to say it was giving him a lot of face.

Forget it.

A forced melon is never sweet; since she wasn't willing, there was nothing he could do.

Finally, Hu Jingyi nodded.

After leaving the Xu residence, Hu Jingyi grabbed his cane and started swinging it at Hu Yuebin.

"Useless!"

"You can't even handle a woman!"

"I'll beat you to death, you unfilial son!"

Hu Jingyi was in a fit of rage, and despite his advanced age, he was putting quite a bit of strength into his blows.

Adhering to the principle of "accepting the small stick and running from the big one," Hu Yuebin ran while begging for mercy.

"Dad, stop hitting me, stop hitting me!"

Back at the Xu residence.

Before Xu Shuyun could say a few words to Chairman Xu Chengye, she received a message from Zheng Qian.

Zheng Qian: [What are you doing? Are you busy?]

"Who sent that message to make you so surprised?" Chairman Xu Chengye asked curiously.

"Zheng Qian, asking if I'm busy." Xu Shuyun answered truthfully.

"Zheng Qian?" Chairman Xu Chengye's eyes lit up when he heard the name. "Then what are you waiting for? Reply to him quickly!"

"Dad, you don't know, that night..." Xu Shuyun told her father everything that had happened that night.

"He already has a girlfriend, so why should I reply to him? Unless it's about work." Xu Shuyun pouted.

"So what if he has a girlfriend? Just because he has a girlfriend doesn't mean he can't go on a date with you? He's not married yet; you're in fair competition, and who he ends up with isn't set in stone!"

"Dad!" Xu Shuyun never dreamed her father would say such a thing.

His original partner was perfectly fine, so why did she have to butt in and make herself look like the bad guy?

Xu Shuyun replied: [Is something the matter?]

Zheng Qian: [I actually lied to you about something, and I want to meet you to explain.]

"What did he reply? Let me see." Chairman Xu Chengye leaned in front of Xu Shuyun's phone screen.

After seeing the message from Zheng Qian, he hurriedly said: "Look, he said it himself, he lied to you about something and wants to explain. He must want to explain that the thing about him having a girlfriend is false!"

"Agree quickly!" Chairman Xu Chengye urged.

Xu Shuyun didn't rush to agree, but instead asked Zheng Qian: [What matter?]

Zheng Qian: [You'll know when you get here.]

Zheng Qian: [I've already bought your plane ticket, remember to bring your passport.]

He already bought the ticket? Is he taking her on a trip?

"Wait, I'll go find your passport for you."

"Hey, hey, hey, Dad, I haven't agreed yet!"

Before Xu Shuyun could finish speaking, her father was already rushing to rummage through cabinets and drawers to help her find her passport.

She actually thought the same thing as her father. Since Zheng Qian said he lied to her about something, it was very likely referring to the girlfriend matter, and since he had already bought her a ticket, she could basically conclude that this was the case.

Xu Shuyun actually had a pretty good attitude toward Zheng Qian; it was only because he said that night that he already had a girlfriend that her favorable impression of him had dropped a bit.

If this matter was false, then there wouldn't be any problem.

Like her father said, she couldn't bring herself to go on a date with Zheng Qian if he had a girlfriend.

"Here, found your passport. What time are you meeting?"

"Dad, why are you in such a rush? I haven't agreed to him yet, and what about work?" Xu Shuyun frowned.

"It's at a time like this, and you're still thinking about work?"

"I will naturally arrange things for you. Just relax and go have fun with Xiao Qian for a few days; it would be best if you get married when you come back!"

As Chairman Xu Chengye spoke, he shoved the passport into Xu Shuyun's hand and pushed her out the door.

Xu Shuyun: ???

...

Zhengxin Shipyard, Vice President's office.

Seeing that Xu Shuyun had agreed, Zheng Qian let out a sigh of relief.

The upcoming plans revolved around Xu Shuyun; if she refused because of what happened that night, it would be troublesome.

Zheng Qian stood up and went to Chen Weiqiang's office to ask for leave.

"Ask for leave?" Chen Weiqiang was a bit puzzled.

"Yes, I'm taking my secretary to the Maldives to inspect the trade work there, so I'm coming to let you know in advance."

"Oh, you scared me. If you have something to do, just say it; why talk about asking for leave? I wouldn't dare approve your leave." Chen Weiqiang was breaking out in a cold sweat all over.

With Zheng Qian's status, he still had to ask him for leave?

Chen Weiqiang thought it must be because Jiang Yanran had stimulated him too much a couple of days ago, which was why he wanted to go to the Maldives.

Seeing that AMG sports car downstairs, Chen Weiqiang understood.

"How about this, President Zheng: all expenses for you and Secretary Xia to go to the Maldives will be reimbursed by the company. Outside of inspection work, go ahead and relax, take a vacation for yourself."

"No, no, no, President Chen, that's too formal. I can't spend the company's money; I have to pay out of my own pocket." Zheng Qian quickly refused.

He was going to the Maldives to spend money; if the company paid for everything, he might as well not go.

"Uh... alright." Chen Weiqiang hesitated, then nodded.

Around five in the afternoon.

Zheng Qian brought Xia Xixi to Yebai Airport.

"Business class? This ticket must cost fifteen thousand, right? There's no need to be so luxurious; economy class is fine too." Xia Xixi muttered quietly.

In her impression, those big shots who flew around all day always flew in economy class.

There really wasn't much difference between economy class, first class, and business class; it was just the service that was different, and being able to board and deplane earlier.

For just that bit of service, the ticket price was several times higher, and Xia Xixi didn't think it was worth it.

Before leaving the company, Chen Weiqiang had specifically called her into his office and told her to keep track of the expenses so she could get reimbursed when she returned.

The plane tickets alone cost tens of thousands.

"Rest assured, I'm paying for this business trip out of my own pocket; I won't use a single cent of the company's money." Zheng Qian saw Xia Xixi's worry and explained.

"Huh? Why do you have three plane tickets in your hand? Is someone else coming?" Xia Xixi saw that, besides the ticket in her hand, Zheng Qian had two more.

One was his own, but whose was the other one?

Before Zheng Qian could explain, Xu Shuyun arrived.

Xu Shuyun had dressed up carefully to meet Zheng Qian.

At first, she thought it would be a trip for just the two of them.

But to her surprise, Zheng Qian had actually brought another girl.

When Xia Xixi saw Xu Shuyun, an expression of surprise appeared on her face.

"You two should have met before, right? This is my secretary, Xia Xixi."

"This is the Chairwoman of Jinxiu Group, Xu Shuyun."

"We are going to the Maldives this time to inspect the work." Zheng Qian said, giving Xu Shuyun a wink.

Xia Xixi: ???

Was Zheng Qian really taking her on a business trip, and not to pick up girls?

She found it a bit hard to believe!