The matter with the Anda Group had always been a thorn in Yang Xun’s heart. He had invested enormous human, material, and financial resources into it, and just when success was within reach, it all fell apart. A new policy was introduced in Ning City, prohibiting the buying and selling of state-owned assets. Policies were always subject to change, and similar situations had occurred before. In the end, due to unsustainable operations, policy adjustments were made, and buying and selling was allowed. So he wasn’t in a hurry; as long as he waited, there would be an opportunity. He waited for a month, two months, half a year. The Anda Group, which had been on the brink of collapse, had regained vitality over the past few months. Not only had its production capacity increased by 10%, but the group’s profits had also doubled. He knew that from now on, it might not be possible to acquire the Anda Group in the short term. Such things were common in business, and he had grown accustomed to them.

Until he discovered that all of this was not a coincidence, but the work of Meng Suihuan. He was shaken. Not only did he smash his office and reprimand the relevant management, but he also dismissed the person who had passed on the wrong information. Bang—he slammed his fist on the desk, then slumped in his chair, his gaze turning cold as he stared towards the southwest. Meng Suihuan. Xuyu Group. She had set him up again. Now, he wanted to see how long they could be smug about it!

Achoo—Meng Suihuan sneezed several times in a row. She gently rubbed her nose, and just then, the car jolted slightly. She heard Lu Linshen’s voice beside her, “Suihuan, are you alright?”

“I’m fine. Just focus on driving,” she replied.

Lu Linshen insisted on driving her to work. Normally, this wouldn’t be anything special—couples in the 21st century often did such things. But the problem was with Lu Linshen. His driving skills were very steady and solid, but his speed… was hard to describe. She had left ten minutes earlier than usual, yet still arrived at the company more than twenty minutes late. The whole way, he drove with full concentration, as if facing a great enemy, and she, too, didn’t dare to say anything, afraid of disturbing him.

Phew. As soon as the car stopped, not only did Lu Linshen breathe a sigh of relief, but so did she. Watching him sweat and yet remain serious and focused, she smiled and handed him a tissue, complimenting him, “Not bad at all. You can now drive independently and even brought me to the company.”

“I’m not good at it. I’ve wasted your time,” Lu Linshen said. He wanted to drive faster, but as soon as the speed increased, he felt like the car was floating in the air. He had no choice but to drive slowly.

“You’re doing great. When I first started, I wasn’t as good as you. I would often stall the car. Today, you drove me to the company without stalling at all.” She could clearly sense that his low mood had improved significantly.

She called a ride for him and calmly sent him off, waving as she said, “Be safe on the road. Let me know when you get to the company.”

This was a scene Lu Linshen had once only dreamed of, and now it had come true. Before the vehicle left, he gently called her name again, “Suihuan, I’m very happy.”

Happy to have breakfast with you, happy to drive you to work, happy to be with you.

Lao He has always been highly efficient in his work. Within less than two days, he sent word that the land in the northern part of the city had been successfully secured, and the approval and planning for the Changning Airport construction had also been finalized.

For Meng Suihuan, this was huge news. The Shoucheng Group had been targeting them all along, whether it was land, raw materials, or project competition; they would take whatever they could. Although she had used tactics to cause the other side to stumble a few times, the results were not very significant. After all, Shoucheng Group had been around for more than twenty years, and their foundation was so solid that it was difficult to shake. So, when she heard some rumors from Lao He, she immediately began to plan and strategize. Hard work pays off, and she succeeded.

“Lao He, I really have to thank you for the introduction. I won’t say much about my gratitude, as I’ve always said, as long as it’s your matter, it’s also my Meng Suihuan’s matter.”

Lao He smiled, “Xiao Meng, there’s always been a connection between us, from Shuangyang County to Ning City. Just like this time, I helped you make connections, and it’s also greatly beneficial for my career development.”

“Xaio Meng, you don’t need to be modest. If it weren’t for your help and support over the years, I wouldn’t have come so far in my career, and things wouldn’t have gone so smoothly. I won’t say too much, but no matter what, if I can help, it’s my duty.”

…

Yang Xun’s call came quickly. He had been brooding over the last time he was tricked, and now, he received internal news that the Changning Airport project had already been assigned to someone. The Shoucheng Group started in real estate, and they had built the government buildings in Ning City. Due to this connection, they maintained close ties with the government. Yang Xun had been paying close attention to the city’s major construction projects this year and had been pushing for his own agenda. Who knew that Meng Suihuan had managed to take the project away from him.

This time, he couldn’t hold it in any longer and called her again. When the call connected, he ground his teeth and said coldly, “President Meng, aren’t your hands a bit too long? Long enough to repeatedly disrupt my plans.”

Meng Suihuan immediately recognized Yang Xun’s voice, and her smile widened. Her tone was calm as she greeted him, “Oh, Mr. Yang, what a rare surprise. What made you think of calling me?”

Hearing her feigned innocence, Yang Xun’s anger flared up even more. His tone turned colder, “President Meng, I won’t beat around the bush. I have one question: Did you take the Changning Airport project?”

His information was accurate, and he knew so quickly. However, she didn’t directly answer him. “Mr. Yang, this matter is confidential, so I have nothing to say.”

Yang Xun was furious at her attitude, his words sharp like they were coated in chili, “President Meng, I’m just trying to give you a friendly warning. Xuyu Group’s foundation is still shallow, and there’s no need to take on everything. Otherwise, it could harm you. Our Shoucheng Group has deep roots and many connections and resources in Ning City. Taking on the Changning Airport project alone will be difficult for you. Why not step back and give me the opportunity to cooperate?”

“Oh?” Meng Suihuan raised an eyebrow, intrigued, “Mr. Yang, what kind of cooperation do you have in mind?”

Yang Xun raised his head with confidence, revealing his offer. In simple terms, Shoucheng would contribute 60% of the effort but only take 50% of the rewards.

“President Meng, I’m offering this with full sincerity. What do you think?”

Meng Suihuan smiled lightly, not immediately answering his question, but instead asking, “Mr. Yang, have you ever heard this saying?”

“What saying?”

“One who seeks to skin a tiger will be devoured by it, so I’ve never allied with such a creature.”

What does a good romantic relationship look like? Meng Suihuan wasn’t sure. All she knew was that, for her, sharing joy was also a part of love when she was in a relationship.

After hanging up with Yang Xun, she glanced at the time—it was almost lunchtime. She couldn’t wait to call Lu Linshen.

“Hello, Lu Linshen, are you busy?”

Lu Linshen’s voice was soft and gentle. “Not busy, Suisui.”

“Then I have something to share with you.” She eagerly told him about the new project she had taken on and casually mentioned the matter with Yang Xun, sharing all the details with him. Her voice was cheerful and excited, and she was so happy to be sharing it with him. He was happy too. His Suisui no longer kept him at a distance, as she had done before, but instead was being completely open with him, sharing her past, present, and future. Happiness gradually took shape at this moment.

“Lu Linshen, how about you? Is there anything you want to share with me?”

He chuckled helplessly, “Suisui, my work is boring and tedious. Do you really want to hear it?”

She thought back to the last time he reported his work to her—the numbers alone had given her a headache. She coughed awkwardly, “Ahem, I don’t understand those numbers. Besides that, don’t you have anything else you want to say?”

Lu Linshen thought for a moment. His life was simple and uneventful, not much to share. His silence was his unspoken answer.

Meng Suihuan let out a disappointed “Oh,” “Well, if there’s nothing, then forget it.”

Just then, she heard him lower his voice on the other end of the line.

“Suisui, I’ve always been meticulous. Today, while writing the data, I made a mistake in the program three times.”

“Ah? How could you make a mistake?”

“Because of you.”

Meng Suihuan was both amused and speechless. She accused him, “How is that my fault? You’re blaming me from a distance!”

“Because you’re always on my mind. I’ve been thinking about you.”

The slight frustration she had just felt vanished in an instant. In this relationship, she wasn’t the only one changing; he was too. He had always been meticulous, paying great attention to data and work. In the past, nothing could disturb his work. But now—

While happy, she also felt a little worried. This wasn’t good.

“Lu Linshen, don’t do this next time. I don’t want our relationship to affect your work.” Her tone was serious and firm. “I hope that in this relationship, we can keep improving and getting better.”

Meng Suihuan had quite a bit of experience with games—single-player, multiplayer, simulation, growth, farming, and action-packed games—she had played them all. She took out her computer and asked him for the beta test account, only to discover that the game he designed was a mobile game, a multiplayer competitive game similar to the ones she had mentioned before, like Tian Dao^[1]Chinese mobile games or King of Glory^[2]Honor of kings. His sensitivity had always been sharp. She had only mentioned smartphones and intelligent games in passing, and he had already turned those thoughts into reality.

She played three rounds of the game, and compared to other similar games on the market, it was just average—barely passing. The only highlight was that this game could be played anytime, anywhere, as a mobile game. It had some market potential, but if it wanted to become a huge hit and attract a large user base, there was still a lot of room for improvement.

She gave a more measured assessment of her experience and shared her thoughts. He understood her intent and just smiled at her, “Suisui, you don’t need to worry about my feelings. Just say whatever is on your mind, just like before.”

She shared all her impressions of the game and also described similar games she had played before, detailing the differences.

“There are many martial arts games on the market. Whether it’s the quality of the graphics, overall smoothness, gameplay diversity, or multiplayer competition, they all have an advantage over ours. Compared to them, your game lacks any competitive edge, except for being a mobile game that hasn’t yet been popularized in the market.”

“The game’s replaceability is too high.”