Qin Chuan waited for about seven or eight minutes before receiving a call from Teacher Yang. Her first words were:
"Xiao Chuan, it's done. Whatever cooperation your electronics factory needs, just find Lv Xiao Shu."
Qin Chuan: "..."
Was it really that quick? It made him feel like he didn't need to work hard anymore. With such a capable and well-connected girlfriend, why bother with the hardship of entrepreneurship? Wouldn't it be better to cling to his girlfriend's long legs and live a life of drunken revelry?
As he pondered this, Qin Chuan couldn't help but voice his thoughts to Teacher Yang exactly as they were.
On the other end of the line, Teacher Yang was very pleased with her boyfriend's reaction and laughed heartily, appearing to be in excellent spirits.
"Having a girlfriend like me is your good fortune. From now on, you must treat me exceptionally well, or else, be careful I don't get poached, and you'll regret it then!" Teacher Yang teased.
"That's a given! A girlfriend as wonderful as this is hard to find even with a lantern. I must cherish you with all my heart and treat you well for a lifetime!" Qin Chuan immediately declared his stance.
Teacher Yang was satisfied. They exchanged sweet nothings on the phone for a long time before finally returning to the main topic.
"Xiao Chuan, speaking of which, although Lv Xiao Shu and I are close, since it's a collaboration, I think it's necessary for you to come to the provincial capital yourself. We can all sit down together, have a casual meal, and strengthen our bonds." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Teacher Yang finally said, "Many times, we can't just focus on making money!"
Hearing Teacher Yang's words, Qin Chuan subconsciously glanced at his injured feet and his body in the wheelchair, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
If it were any other time, he would have readily agreed. But if he went to the provincial capital now, wouldn't that reveal his injuries to Teacher Yang? If Teacher Yang pressed for an explanation, what would he say? However, if he didn't go, Lv Xiao Shu's status was not ordinary, and what would that make people think?
"Xiao Chuan! Xiao Chuan! What's wrong?" Teacher Yang's voice came from the phone, as Qin Chuan had been silent for a long time.
"Oh, I'll take the bus to the provincial capital tomorrow." Qin Chuan said immediately after snapping back to attention.
After much deliberation, he finally decided to go to the provincial capital. At worst, he could find another excuse, like being hit by something, or burned, or any variety of reasons. He could even have Fang Ruomei see him, to prove it wasn't laziness or shirking responsibility, but due to injury. Teacher Yang could worry if she wanted; people inevitably have bumps and bruises throughout their lives, and an injury was no big deal.
"Alright then, I'll send you Lv Xiao Shu's phone number now. You can get in touch with him," Teacher Yang's voice was filled with joy upon hearing Qin Chuan agree to come to the provincial capital.
After ending the call with Teacher Yang, Qin Chuan dialed the number from the message. Once the call connected, he chatted with Lv Xiao Shu for quite some time, and they agreed to meet the next evening.
Time flew by, and it was the morning of the next day. After arranging all his affairs, Qin Chuan set off. Yao Dong was driving, Bai Xiaoguang sat in the passenger seat, and Qin Chuan and Zheng Chengdao were in the back. Along the way, he received a call from Ye Meiyun, who informed him she had arrived in Yangcheng. Qin Chuan instructed her to be cautious and to call if anything came up.
Around four in the afternoon, Qin Chuan and his group arrived in the provincial capital. This time, Qin Chuan did not go directly to Teacher Yang's place, as she was still at work. He called her to let her know he would go to Fang Ruomei's first and would meet her after she finished work.
When Qin Chuan, in his hummer, arrived at the MP3 factory, Fang Ruomei's eyes widened in shock and disbelief upon seeing him in a wheelchair.
Qin Chuan sat in the wheelchair and smiled, "What? You don't recognize me?"
"No... Qin Chuan, what happened to you?"
"Why are you in a wheelchair?" Fang Ruomei was genuinely frightened. She rushed to Qin Chuan's side, her eyes darting between his bandaged feet.
"There was a small accident. I was hit by some machinery in the workshop, so I can only use a wheelchair for now," Qin Chuan explained. "But I'll recover soon and regain my former vigor, able to run as fast as the wind."
Hearing that he would recover, Fang Ruomei placed a hand over her chest and let out a long sigh of relief. "It's good that you'll recover. You really scared me to death!"
Qin Chuan smiled, "Now you finally understand why I've been staying in my hometown and haven't come over, right? It was truly unavoidable."
"Don't say that. Your health is the most important thing, of course!" Fang Ruomei smiled sheepishly.
"By the way, does Zimo know about your injury?"
Qin Chuan shook his head, "I haven't told her yet. If it weren't for this necessary work in the provincial capital, I would have definitely waited until I recovered before coming."
"Work? What kind of work?" Fang Ruomei asked curiously.
"Let's go, take me to see how the new factory building is coming along. We can chat as we tour!" Qin Chuan gestured for Fang Ruomei to lead the way.
At six in the evening, Yang Zimo drove over. She seemed to have rushed, not even changing out of her work clothes. Her well-fitting black high-end suit accentuated her graceful and perfect figure. Combined with Teacher Yang's stunning beauty, she was simply the epitome of a working woman, unmatched by anyone.
However, as soon as Yang Zimo saw Qin Chuan in the wheelchair, her previously smiling and cheerful face froze. Her beautiful eyes stared fixedly. Visible tears began to well up in her eyes.
"You... what on earth happened to you? Why have you become like this?" Yang Zimo's voice trembled as she rushed to Qin Chuan's side, asking anxiously. Before she finished speaking, crystal-clear tears began to stream down her smooth cheeks.
"Don't cry, don't cry!"
"I was just accidentally hit by some machinery in the factory. It's just a superficial wound, and I'll be fine after a month of rest," Qin Chuan said, reaching out a finger to wipe away the tears from Teacher Yang's face as he comforted her.
At this moment, Yang Zimo finally understood why Qin Chuan had hesitated and refused when she asked him to come to the provincial capital. The reason was all here. Qin Chuan clearly didn't want her to see, so he repeatedly pushed back. If it weren't for the matter with Lv Xiao Shu this time, she might not have known for who knows how long. Perhaps she would never have known even after he recovered.
"Zimo, I only found out after this guy arrived in the provincial capital. But don't worry too much, he'll be back to his lively self in just over a month," Fang Ruomei also chimed in to comfort her.
Teacher Yang finally stopped her emotional outburst, but the sorrow and concern in her eyes were undeniable.
"When did you get injured?"
"About a week ago. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry," Qin Chuan said with a silly grin. Standing not far away, Zheng Chengdao, Bai Xiaoguang, and Yao Dong exchanged glances, their expressions complex. On the way here, they had been repeatedly instructed by Qin Chuan not to reveal the true cause of his leg injury.
"You're not lying to me this time, are you? You'll really be better in just over a month?" Teacher Yang pressed again.
"No! Absolutely not, I swear!" Qin Chuan raised his hand and vowed. Yang Zimo's tense mood finally eased, but she quickly added, "No, the medical standards in your area are very limited. I think it's better to get a check-up at a major hospital here!"