173: Going to my wife Li Qingyan's company, the employees and executives were shocked by the gossip

“Officer Gao, I’ll toast you!”

Watching the police leaders leave the restaurant one by one, Ms. Zhao stood up from her daze, raised her glass, and said,

“Thank you. If you hadn’t helped me resolve the issue with the beauty salon, I wouldn’t have known who to turn to. I probably wouldn’t even have been able to meet these people.”

Ms. Zhao knew very well that despite her considerable wealth, when dealing with powerful departments, she would be helpless without Li Wenbiao’s connections. She might not even be able to sit at the same table for a meal.

But now it was different.

Gao Ze had helped her connect with these leaders, and they were even eating at an ordinary restaurant.

What pleased her even more was that these people, out of respect for Gao Ze, would no longer inspect the beauty salon, solving her biggest problem.

“It’s nothing. Qing Shu helped me a lot, so it’s good that I can help Aunt Zhao.”

Gao Ze rinsed his mouth with tea. He felt his alcohol tolerance was good; his head wasn’t heavy, and he was still clear-headed.

“Qing Shu is Qing Shu, and I am I. If Aunt Zhao can ever help you in the future, just say the word.”

Ms. Zhao looked at Gao Ze, who had stood up in front of her, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

Although this man was a beast in gentle clothing—if you dared to overstep, he would dare to devour you—she had to admit that he was handsome, tall, and his abilities and methods of handling affairs were outstanding.

And she had underestimated one thing.

That was Gao Ze’s personal influence within the police force, which could sway the attitudes of many mid-level, and even upper-level, leaders.

His own career path was also very smooth.

From the news gathered at the dinner, Gao Ze’s rank was going to be promoted after the afternoon commendation ceremony, reaching the departmental level.

Such a young departmental-level official was truly terrifying!

“Aunt Zhao, I’m leaving now!”

With the beauty salon issue resolved for Ms. Zhao, there was no need to stay. Gao Ze still had to attend the commendation ceremony at the Municipal Bureau at 2 PM. He planned to pick up his wife, Li Qingyan, and his younger siblings to share the joy with them.

“You’re going to pick up your family for the commendation ceremony, aren’t you?

Aunt Zhao really wants to see what kind of grand event it is with so many important leaders attending, but unfortunately, there are still a lot of things to deal with at the beauty salon.”

Ms. Zhao reached out her hands, carefully straightened Gao Ze’s collar, and her crimson lips parted slightly, her breath like orchids:

“If you have free time, you can come to my home. I saw you drinking for me, and I’ve kept it in my heart. I’ll cook for you and properly thank you for everything you did for me today.”

The older one gets, the less one is an easy target. She even tried to test him deliberately before he left.

Gao Ze looked at Ms. Zhao but still didn’t make a move. After Ms. Zhao let go, he left the restaurant and headed to Li Qingyan’s Yanxiu Group company.

He and his wife, Li Qingyan, had already agreed that he would pick her up at the company at noon, and then pick up his younger siblings to go to the Municipal Bureau.

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Donghai City, Songhu District.

The Yanxiu Group headquarters building is located in the center of the entire area. Like many financial and technology companies, the building’s exterior is covered in glass and aluminum panels that shimmer and shine in the sunlight, appearing magnificent and grand.

Outside the building, there are ubiquitous milk tea shops, coffee shops, bakeries, as well as high-end electronics stores and mid-to-high-end warehouse-style supermarkets, and so on.

These attract many men and women in uniforms or casual wear for dining and experiences.

“Hello, I’m looking for your Yanxiu Group’s CEO, Li Qingyan. Could you please notify her for me?”

Stepping inside the Yanxiu Group building, the quiet and elegant interior decoration was refreshing, likely designed by a professional designer.

Gao Ze felt that his wife Li Qingyan’s group, which deals in light luxury products, indeed needs to have deep contact with many fashion trends, and aesthetics are of paramount importance.

“Hello, sir, please fill out the information form: purpose of visit, and whether you have an appointment!”

The female receptionist at the group’s front desk was busy processing documents with her head down, not even looking up as she said,

“Our CEO is currently handling affairs. If you have an appointment, please wait in the lounge. I will inform her after her meeting.”

“I am your CEO’s husband, do I also need an appointment?”

The CEO Li Qingyan’s husband?

The female receptionist secretly chuckled to herself. Which nobody was daydreaming about being the CEO’s husband?

The only man qualified to be CEO Li Qingyan’s husband was Officer Gao, the boyfriend whom the CEO personally announced on Weibo.

“Just you…” She was about to reprimand him when she suddenly looked up and couldn’t help but freeze, her eyes filled with shock: “Officer Gao!”

“You’ve come to our company, Officer Gao! Of course, you don’t need to make an appointment with our CEO.”

“I’ll take you up right now!”

The female receptionist recognized Gao Ze.

Because when Gao Ze experienced the Xingsheng Bank robbery incident and several news stories went viral, it had already caused widespread discussion among their company employees.

When the CEO officially announced her relationship with Gao Ze, their entire group erupted, everyone was shocked and surprised, and countless elites and executives were heartbroken.

Furthermore, many gossip enthusiasts kept a daily watch on Gao Ze’s news updates, wanting to know the progress of their CEO’s and Officer Gao’s relationship.

But since the Xingsheng Bank robbery incident,

There had been much less news and buzz about Gao Ze online, so they couldn’t get much gossip.

Now that Gao Ze had actually come to CEO Li Qingyan’s group company, this was an excellent opportunity for gossip. The entire company would probably be buzzing.

Indeed.

When Gao Ze followed the female receptionist into the office hall,

The originally tired employees, or distracted designers, or many executives, all stared wide-eyed.

“I’m not mistaken, am I? That young handsome guy looks like the CEO’s boyfriend, Officer Gao!”

“You’re not mistaken, I saw him too. Officer Gao actually came to our company. He’s so tall and handsome! Being around him must feel very safe.”

“My taste is the same as the CEO’s. I also like guys like him!”

“Coveting the CEO’s boyfriend, and so loudly! If the CEO finds out, you’ll definitely be fined!”

“This is Officer Gao’s first time at our group, isn’t it? Why does it feel like he’s returning home to his parents?”

“Nonsense about returning to his parents! This is returning to his own home, inspecting his own property. As the CEO’s boyfriend, Officer Gao is essentially half our boss. What the directors and shareholders say doesn’t have as much weight as he does.”

“I still think Officer Gao and the CEO aren’t a good match. The difference in their status and position is too great!”

“Damn it, Old Sun, you’re finished! It’s one thing to say that online, but you dare to say it in the company? If it gets reported to the CEO, you can forget about being a department manager.”

“I think Officer Gao and the CEO are quite a good match. Compared to those second-generation rich kids and tycoons, Officer Gao has impeccable character and is definitely a good man. His online popularity and favorability are considerable.

Moreover, it is said that after the Xingsheng Bank robbery incident, the city is going to commend Officer Gao.

I estimate Officer Gao’s rank will definitely be promoted. This promotion speed is faster than that of aristocratic families.”

“A promotion in police rank is possible, but not in level, right?

I know Officer Gao is at the section level. If he gets promoted again, he’ll reach the departmental level. The departmental level in Donghai City has a different meaning than in ordinary places, not to mention Officer Gao is so young.”

“I don’t believe it either. How could it be so fast?!”

“Do you think Officer Gao knows that our Yanxiu Group is facing a crisis, and our products are under negative public opinion attacks?”

“I think with Officer Gao’s public goodwill and image in the hearts of Donghai City citizens, if he were willing to say a word or two for our products, our company’s image crisis would probably pass. But the CEO wouldn’t do something like that.”

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Passing through the office hall.

Facing countless gazes, Gao Ze heard many discussions.

“Officer Gao, please wait in the reception room for a moment. I’ll go to the meeting room to inform the CEO.”

The female receptionist and a director settled Gao Ze in the reception room.

While Gao Ze was waiting, Jiang Qianyu sent him a WeChat message, stating that 700 million yuan had already been allocated from the Jiahua Group, and another 300 million was still being allocated.

Lili, as per his instructions, had already found the automotive engineers and others who were fired by Feima New Energy Automobile.

The plan to short Feima Group and severely impact Zhou Xianlong was now on track.

This was Gao Ze’s more effective plan to help his wife, Li Qingyan.

“Husband, you’re at my company~”

Just as Gao Ze was replying to Jiang Qianyu’s message, a soft, lovely voice entered his ears.

He looked up to see Li Qingyan, dressed in a white dress, her bright and moving figure appearing at the reception room door, then she flew into his arms like a white dove.

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