“No, don’t say that. You’ll only make Miss Zhou uncomfortable.”
Fu Jie’s expression held a trace of panic, as though his thoughts had been exposed. “I’m going to put my things away. Mr. Zhang, you’ve had a long journey. You should get some rest too.”
With that, he quickly turned and went back to his room.
Watching the closed door, Zhang Liang shook her head knowingly.
In this day and age, there were actually still such innocent young men?
It was just that… Zhou Suisui was the Zhou family’s eldest daughter, the precious little sister CEO Zhou doted on like the apple of his eye.
Apparently, Director Fu was an orphan who had been adopted, and his adoptive family didn’t seem to treat him very well.
A poor student from a humble background, he had worked hard and earned his way into Tsinghua University.
The difference in their status and social standing was simply too great.
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Top floor, Room 8806.
Zhou Suisui let out a long breath.
She kicked off her high heels and threw herself heavily onto the soft, spacious leather sofa.
“I’m exhausted…”
She rubbed her aching neck.
Although she had complained about not wanting to follow the school to another city and suffer, this time she had put in a hundred and twenty percent of her effort—for the Zhou Corporation and for her brother.
She had even spent the entire flight poring over the résumés of the engineers attending the conference, burning through a good portion of her brain cells.
The matter was simple in some ways, yet complicated in others.
Every company wanted to retain its talent, so they were bound to offer excellent benefits and emotional support. Salaries were mostly confidential, making it far from easy to poach anyone.
After resting with her eyes closed for a while, Zhou Suisui remembered her brother’s instructions before she left.
She thought for a moment, then picked up her phone and started a video call with Zhou Sui’an.
Zhou Sui’an was in a meeting in the conference room.
There had been a difficult problem at one of the branch offices, and the atmosphere in the room was grim.
Seated at the head of the table, Zhou Sui’an wore a dark expression, as if a storm were about to break.
“I’ve reminded you all several times that when dealing with an unfamiliar field, you must be cautious—extremely cautious. And what did you do? You didn’t even conduct market research before starting production! What gave you the nerve? Ignorance or stupidity?!”
Wen Jing’s gaze swept over the people sitting below with their heads bowed, and he couldn’t help shaking his head.
The CEO usually seemed easygoing, but whenever something touched his bottom line, he never showed mercy.
This time… someone would definitely have to take responsibility, and the consequences would be severe.
Just as the tension reached its breaking point and the air seemed ready to catch fire, a melodious ringtone suddenly rang out.
Everyone exchanged glances in surprise and hurriedly checked their own phones.
They were doomed. The CEO was already furious.
Whoever’s phone was ringing at a time like this might as well pack up and get out of the Zhou Corporation immediately.
Assistant Wen glanced at Zhou Sui’an, then quietly leaned over to remind him, “CEO, it’s your phone.”
Zhou Sui’an’s brows twitched.
Only then did he realize that it was the special ringtone he had set for his sister.
The moment he saw the kitten avatar flashing on the screen, Zhou Sui’an immediately answered the call.
Zhou Suisui’s sweet, delicate face appeared on the video screen, looking soft and adorable.
“Big Brother.”
Her tender voice came clearly through the speaker.
Zhou Sui’an’s expression changed instantly. The gloom vanished, replaced by a warm, springlike smile. “Suisui, have you arrived? Are you tired?”
“I’m here, Big Brother. Look.”
Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, Zhou Suisui pointed outside at the azure sea and sky stretching into one seamless expanse. White seagulls soared across the heavens, their wings cutting swiftly through the air.
Zhou Suisui silently made a plan. Next time, she would definitely bring her brother here.
The sea here was completely different from the waters near Tang City. It was blue, as clear and translucent as crystal.
She wanted her brother to see this beautiful view too.
He would definitely love the blue ocean before them.
She raised her phone and slowly turned the camera around, her snow-white fingertip pointing toward the sea.
“Big Brother, look over there. There are sailboats and motorboats on the water…”
“If you like it, go downstairs and have some fun. Take this opportunity to relax properly. Work comes second—just leave it to Director Zhang.”
Zhou Sui’an’s brows were filled with affection and tenderness.
It seemed he had made the right decision. His little sister really was happy.
But the next second, the corner of his eye caught sight of something behind her, and his expression suddenly froze.
“What’s that?”
Flowers… scented candles… balloons…
Why did this scene look so much like a setup for a romantic date?
Zhou Suisui turned around in confusion, only to discover that the bed had been covered in red rose petals arranged into a huge heart.
The ceiling was also filled with heart-shaped balloons and red helium balloons… The atmosphere was strangely romantic.
Remembering that the beautiful woman at the front desk had said this was a special arrangement for her, Zhou Suisui said, “I suppose they prepared this as a surprise for me. The organizers are quite thoughtful.”
A surprise?
Was it really that simple?
A trace of doubt flashed through Zhou Sui’an’s eyes.
Then he remembered that he had contacted the organizers in advance and asked them to take special care of his sister.
Could this be one of the special arrangements?
“Big Brother, I’m going to take a shower. It’s so hot here, and I worked up quite a sweat.”
Zhou Suisui sniffed herself with a look of distaste. She smelled strongly of sweat.
“Go ahead. Get some good rest!”
He reluctantly ended the call.
Zhou Suisui turned toward the bathroom, but when she passed the large bed, she couldn’t help stopping to admire the roses spread across it.
Jiang Ruitian loved romantic things like this.
Her eyes flickered slightly. She picked up her phone again, found a flattering angle, took a picture, and sent it to Jiang Ruitian. She also asked about Mrs. Jiang’s condition.
Mrs. Jiang was recovering well.
Hearing that, Zhou Suisui finally let go of the worry in her heart.
It seemed that in this lifetime, everyone would avoid repeating the fate of their previous life.
That was wonderful.
The sky was a brilliant blue, just like her brightened mood.
After chatting for a few more moments, Zhou Suisui put down her phone, took off her clothes, and headed into the bathroom.
Around the same time, Jiang Zongyan arrived on a private plane with Assistant Lin.
The two of them walked along the thickly carpeted corridor and stopped outside a room.
Lin Zhou said, “Mr. Jiang, your room is 8808.”
Then he leaned over mysteriously and added, “Miss Zhou’s room is right next door, 8806.”
“I know.”
Jiang Zongyan didn’t think much of it.
He took the room card from Lin Zhou, swiped it, opened the door, and walked inside.
“Your room and Miss Zhou’s room… well…”
Before Assistant Lin could finish, the door in front of him had already closed.
