When Qin Chuan emerged from the bathroom, wrapped in a towel, bare-chested, he unexpectedly saw a figure sitting on the sofa in the living room.
Who else could it be but Ye Meiyun, especially with Ye Meiyun occasionally shifting her voluptuous hips.
"Sister... you... why aren't you asleep yet?"
Qin Chuan felt inexplicably guilty.
"Xiao Chuan, you're done?"
Ye Meiyun raised her mature and beautiful face. Whether it was an illusion or not, Qin Chuan always felt that Ye Meiyun's complexion was a bit rosy, tinged with a hint of shyness.
"Mm, I'm done. Sister, do you need to shower too? Your leg..."
"It's fine, I'll just wash my face. You go to bed first."
Qin Chuan nodded. It was indeed late, and he had a lot to deal with tomorrow.
Just thinking about what he had done in the bathroom earlier, he wanted to explain, but in the end, he forcibly held back the words.
How could he possibly talk about such things? It would only cause trouble, and perhaps it wouldn't even be discovered...
With a complex and somewhat anxious heart, Qin Chuan walked into the other bedroom.
In the living room, after Ye Meiyun saw Qin Chuan disappear, she immediately stood up and limped towards the bathroom.
Upon reaching the bathroom, Ye Meiyun didn't immediately wash her face or remove her makeup. Instead, her gaze fell on a few small items hanging on the drying rack, her usual stockings and intimate apparel.
Thinking that these private items might have, no, almost certainly were seen by Qin Chuan, Ye Meiyun's heart began to race.
This was her oversight. She was accustomed to living alone and a sudden male presence could easily lead to mistakes.
This was also the biggest reason for her restlessness earlier.
But it was too late to rectify the situation. Ye Meiyun didn't know how to describe her complex feelings.
She skillfully washed her face, removed her makeup, then carefully wiped her body with a towel, and soaked her feet.
After doing all this, Ye Meiyun stood up and reached for the clothes, suddenly letting out a soft exclamation...
The night passed without incident. The next morning, Ye Meiyun, with her strong biological clock, opened her eyes.
As she endured the soreness in her legs and walked out of the bedroom, she unexpectedly smelled a pleasant aroma, the scent of cooking food.
There was also activity coming from the kitchen. Driven by curiosity, Ye Meiyun tiptoed over and saw a tall, erect figure busy in the kitchen.
"Xiao... Xiao Chuan?"
Ye Meiyun was a little uncertain. The figure busy in the kitchen turned around. Upon seeing Ye Meiyun standing at the kitchen doorway, he grinned, revealing his pearly white teeth.
"Sister, you're awake? Hurry and freshen up, it's time for breakfast!"
Ye Meiyun widened her beautiful eyes, unable to hide her surprise. "You know how to cook?"
"What's so difficult about cooking? It's just that there's so little food in your refrigerator!"
"I searched for a long time and only found a few eggs and some bread. There's only one sausage left too."
Qin Chuan said with a smile, "Hurry and get ready. The bread and eggs will be ready soon."
This simple scene, however, made the usually strong Ye Meiyun's eyes well up slightly. She couldn't remember how long it had been since she felt this way.
Even her husband, before his passing, rarely cooked for her; she was usually the one cooking for others.
About fifteen minutes later, the two sat at the dining table, enjoying a simple breakfast.
The breakfast was very simple: two fried eggs each, four slices of toast, and a bottle of nutritional milk for each person. Qin Chuan placed the only sausage on Ye Meiyun's plate.
"Sister, how does your leg feel today?"
"Why don't you take the day off, or have someone bring the documents here for you to work from home."
Qin Chuan said during breakfast.
"It's just a minor injury, it's nothing!"
Ye Meiyun shook her head and then, as if remembering something, said softly, "What time are you leaving today?"
"After breakfast, I'll give you the address of those electronic lockers. You can just send them there directly."
Qin Chuan said.
"Xiao Chuan, are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Ye Meiyun, who had already put the sausage in her mouth, put it back down. Her pretty face was filled with a hint of melancholy.
"I had originally planned to discuss with you how to promote and market our electronic lockers!"
"Don't forget, you still hold a thirty percent stake in it!"
"You're the second-largest shareholder after me!"
Qin Chuan forced a smile. "Sister, a large part of the reason I'm rushing back is to help promote our product!"
"How will you promote it, relying solely on personal connections?"
Ye Meiyun said indifferently.
Qin Chuan, sensitive to the underlying meaning, immediately dropped his usual casual demeanor and adopted a serious expression. "Sister Yun, what do you mean by that?"
"Xiao Chuan, you still don't fully understand the Ziguang Electronics Factory that I'm managing, do you?"
Ye Meiyun didn't answer directly but countered with a question.
Qin Chuan nodded. He indeed didn't know much about Ziguang Electronics Factory, only that it was a contract manufacturer for various precision instruments, undertaking domestic and sometimes foreign orders.
Such contract manufacturers maintained close cooperative relationships with the local government and many high-level enterprises.
Ye Meiyun said slowly, "Don't underestimate Ziguang Electronics Factory. It's the largest private enterprise in Shicheng city. I'm currently holding my husband's former position, enjoying great prestige, driving a luxury car, and always accompanied by a secretary."
"But all of this is actually superficial. I'm not the only shareholder in Ziguang Electronics Factory. Besides me, there are several other shareholders."
"Individually, their shares might not be as much as mine, but they are not insignificant. One of them even has more shares than me, and he is also the chairman of Ziguang Electronics Factory."
Ye Meiyun began to slowly narrate the current situation of Ziguang Electronics Factory, and Qin Chuan listened attentively.
"Since my husband passed away, there have been significant upheavals, both in family matters and interpersonal relationships."
"At first, those people still remembered our past connection and treated me with some respect. But as time went by, that little bit of goodwill gradually faded."
Qin Chuan nodded in understanding. He knew human nature too well. Even the best friendships and relationships, once a person is gone and time passes, can gradually fade until they disappear completely.
It's a timeless reality that warmth fades with departure, and it cannot be changed.
"Are those people trying to push you out?"
Qin Chuan asked.
Ye Meiyun slowly nodded, a hint of mockery in her voice. "Yes!"
"If it weren't for the background of my maternal family, which makes those people hesitant and afraid to go too far, I'm afraid I would have been pushed out by now!"
"How could I still be in my current position!"