Watching the few police motorcycles disappear into the distance, Yao Dong was filled with admiration.
"Let's go, we can head back too!"
Qin Chuan snapped his fingers, a look of relief and joy evident on his face.
"Boss, I need to go out tonight."
Yao Dong said on the way back.
"What for? Going out with girls?"
Qin Chuan's tone was teasing.
Yao Dong's face immediately flushed, and he quickly waved his hands, "Not this time!"
"Didn't I tell you before that I could bring a few brothers over? I need to get together with them tonight."
Qin Chuan suddenly remembered that Yao Dong had indeed mentioned this. He immediately nodded, "Then hurry and go. I'll be waiting for your good news!"
As he spoke, he took out his wallet and pulled out a few bills, about five or six hundred yuan, and stuffed them into Yao Dong's hand. "Have a good time with your buddies tonight. My treat!"
"Boss, no need! I have money!! I haven't spent all the money you gave me yet..."
Seeing Qin Chuan giving him money again, Yao Dong quickly refused.
"Take it if I tell you to. How can there be enough money for a gathering with brothers?"
Qin Chuan frowned and directly pushed the money into Yao Dong's hand.
"Besides, you're still doing something for me this time. How can I, as the boss, let you pay out of your own pocket!"
Yao Dong had no choice but to accept obediently.
At that moment, his phone rang. Qin Chuan waved for Yao Dong to leave and answered the call.
The call was from the headquarters of Meitehao, informing Qin Chuan that the person responsible for the supermarket's interior design would be departing tomorrow, and he should prepare accordingly.
This was excellent news. Qin Chuan assured them that everything was ready.
Just as he ended the call, another phone rang. Seeing the name of the caller, Qin Chuan's lips curved upwards. He answered the phone and called out, "Jin Yu!"
"Boss, I'll be heading your way tomorrow!"
Chen Jin Yu said straightforwardly as soon as the phone was connected.
"Haha, you're most welcome!"
Qin Chuan couldn't help but laugh out loud. He had been waiting for this call for a long time. Chen Jin Yu had finally made his decision.
With another capable general in hand, his entrepreneurial team was becoming increasingly solid.
Seeing that it was almost seven o'clock, Qin Chuan returned to the flagship store, went to the second-floor lounge, and lay down on the bed.
He habitually lit a cigarette, puffing on it while lost in thought. As he thought, sleepiness washed over him, and he drifted off without realizing it.
In his hazy state, he seemed to hear the sound of light footsteps growing closer. Then, a pleasant perfume, delicate and pure like a lily, filled his nostrils.
A soft figure sat down beside him and reached out a small hand to gently touch his face.
Qin Chuan easily recognized who it was. He habitually reached out his arm, directly embracing the person's waist, and rested his head in the figure's arms, finding a comfortable position.
At this moment, Li Ya, who was sitting by the bed, looked at Qin Chuan sleeping in her embrace, her eyes filled with infinite tenderness.
The young man in her arms, only twenty-two years old, four years younger than her, bore a heavier burden than she did. He was constantly on the go, navigating the treacherous business world.
Besides offering her advice, he also managed the real estate business and had now joined a supermarket. She couldn't understand how, at such a young age, his mind was filled with so many money-making ideas that constantly surprised people.
But seeing Qin Chuan's tired appearance, Li Ya couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache. She gently caressed his resolute and handsome face with her small hands.
"Boss..."
Suddenly, a deliberately lowered voice was heard, startling Li Ya. She turned her head and saw an employee from the flagship store.
"What is it?"
"Boss, it's time. We need to get off work!"
At the entrance to the lounge, two female employees lowered their heads shyly, seemingly afraid to look at the scene inside.
"Then you two go home first!"
Li Ya said.
The two female employees immediately nodded happily and left quickly. However, as they left, they couldn't help but glance at the ambiguous scene on the bed, especially Qin Chuan with his head resting in Li Ya's lap...
After that, the two female employees ran off, whispering to each other as they went.
Li Ya naturally knew what they were discussing, and a faint blush rose on her fair cheeks.
But she quickly composed herself. She wasn't doing anything shameful. She was just dating the man she liked. What was there to fear!
When Qin Chuan opened his eyes, he found himself in a very warm and comfortable embrace. It was pitch black all around, with only a few dim lights shining in from the glass window outside.
"Did you sleep well?"
"If you didn't sleep well, keep sleeping!"
A gentle voice came from beside his ear.
Qin Chuan looked up, and in the dim environment, his eyes met a pair of bright ones.
"Sister, how long have I slept?"
Qin Chuan sat up, leaving the warm and soft embrace.
Li Ya shook her head. "I don't know how long you slept, but I came at eight o'clock, and it's now nine-thirty at night!"
Upon hearing Li Ya's words, Qin Chuan smacked his forehead. "Damn, I slept for a full two and a half hours!"
"Then... Sister, have you eaten yet?"
"Not yet!"
Li Ya shook her head. "I originally came after work to eat with you, but when I got here, I saw you sleeping so soundly that I resisted disturbing you!"
"You must be exhausted lately, right?"
As she spoke, Li Ya couldn't help but reach out and touch his handsome face again.
"I'm sorry! Sister! You must be starving. Let's go! Let's go eat dinner quickly!"
Qin Chuan came back to his senses, immediately got out of bed, and took Li Ya's small hand, his face filled with guilt.
"Slowly! Slowly!"
"I'm not that hungry either..."
Feeling Qin Chuan's concern, Li Ya's heart warmed, but she said the opposite.
Not long after, the two were sitting in a clean small restaurant, ordering a few dishes to share.
"Hmm? Where are Brother Dao and the others?"
While eating, Qin Chuan suddenly thought of something and asked.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you. Brother Dao and Brother Ribs asked me to tell you that they have a gathering tonight, arranged by Brother Hei, I think."
Qin Chuan understood. So, the brothers Yao Dong mentioned, Zheng Cheng Dao and Bai Xiao Guang, also knew them. This made things even more reliable.
"Sister, I've been meaning to tell you something!"
"What is it?"
Li Ya looked at him curiously.
"It's about the supermarket. I've been forgetting to allocate shares to you..."
"Qin Chuan!!"
Before Qin Chuan could finish speaking, Li Ya's previously smiling face changed. A frosty expression covered it, and her eyes stared fixedly at him.
This sudden change in expression completely bewildered Qin Chuan, who was at a loss.
Even with his experience from two lifetimes, he didn't know where he had gone wrong.
He felt like he hadn't said anything wrong. Why was Li Ya suddenly so displeased?