Qin Chuan jogged over to Ye Meiyun, his eyes sparkling as he gazed at the beautiful woman before him.
After not seeing her for a while, Ye Meiyun seemed even more beautiful. The elegant and noble aura she exuded had only intensified, and unlike their last meeting, Ye Meiyun had also gotten her hair done.
Her wine-red, wavy hair perfectly complemented her already fair skin, making it even more striking and radiant, shimmering with a lustrous, jade-like glow under the sun.
With such perfect skin, touching it would feel like caressing the finest white jade.
It was only in such a wealthy environment that Ye Meiyun could maintain such exquisite skin; otherwise, it would be incredibly difficult for ordinary people to achieve, unless they were blessed with natural beauty.
"Sister Yun, you've become even more beautiful!"
"You look even younger and more stunning than an eighteen-year-old girl!"
Qin Chuan praised her sincerely.
Hearing Qin Chuan's compliments, Ye Meiyun felt a delightful flutter in her heart. It was worth spending half of her afternoon yesterday at a high-end hair salon to get a new hairstyle and a full body treatment.
"Hehe, when did my little benefactor's words become so sweet? Have you learned to flatter people?"
Ye Meiyun's face broke into a radiant smile. "If you're good with words, say more. I love hearing your compliments!"
Outside the station, countless people witnessed this scene, their hearts filled with a pang of envy, wishing they could instantly become Qin Chuan.
Luxury car!
Beautiful woman!!
These were the dreams of many men, and what's more, she was so stunning and captivating. Many would gladly shave off ten or twenty years of their lives for such a beautiful woman.
"Haha!"
Qin Chuan was also amused by Ye Meiyun's words, his heart brimming with joy. "Sister, you've also changed so much. The most obvious thing is that you're much more cheerful than before, with more smiles!"
Ye Meiyun tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her casual gesture exuding a charm that once again captivated many.
"I've been through so much recently, and I've come to terms with a lot!"
"People can't always live in dead ends; they have to live for themselves!"
Ye Meiyun said with emotion.
"Let's go, get in the car, and we can talk on the way!"
Qin Chuan nodded, opened the car door, and slid into the passenger seat of the Mercedes.
Soon, amidst envious glances, the Mercedes started, leaving behind a group of tearful onlookers.
"Qin Chuan, you must be hungry, having set off so early this morning!"
"I'll take you for a quick bite first, and we'll have a proper welcome feast at lunch!"
Ye Meiyun said from the car.
"Okay, since I'm here on Sister Yun's territory, I'll naturally leave everything up to you!"
Qin Chuan said with a smile.
Not long after, the Mercedes stopped in front of a luxuriously decorated hotel. Ye Meiyun led Qin Chuan inside and took the elevator to the sixth floor.
"The breakfast at this hotel is excellent. Although it's already ten in the morning, they make their breakfast fresh."
Ye Meiyun explained.
"Sister, it's just a breakfast, there's no need to come to such a high-end place."
Qin Chuan was genuinely overwhelmed. He had been wondering why Ye Meiyun brought him to a hotel, only to realize it was for breakfast. This was simply too extravagant!
"It's alright, I have a membership card here, so this breakfast won't cost anything!"
As she spoke, they walked into the restaurant. Ye Meiyun skillfully pointed out various exquisite breakfast options. Qin Chuan ultimately chose only three.
Two shrimp dumplings, a bowl of bird's nest porridge, and a small plate of pickles.
Ye Meiyun wanted to order more, but Qin Chuan stopped her. Lunch was approaching, and he didn't want to be too full to enjoy it.
Seeing this, Ye Meiyun didn't insist further. She sat opposite Qin Chuan, resting her chin on her hand, and quietly watched him devour the dumplings.
"Qin Chuan, have you finalized your deal with Meitehao Supermarket?"
"Yes, it's settled! The contract has been signed!"
Qin Chuan replied vaguely while taking large bites of the shrimp dumplings.
"How much will the total investment be?"
Qin Chuan thought for a moment. "I'm investing in a large area, so it will be at least two to three hundred thousand."
"Oh, you little rascal, are you planning to monopolize all the necessities in your county? Developing residential properties and flagship stores covers housing and clothing, and now you're setting your sights on supermarkets!"
"You're preparing to control the people's grocery baskets. With your current development, you'll become the richest person in your county in no time!"
Ye Meiyun teased.
"It's not as exaggerated as you say, Sister!"
Qin Chuan gave a wry smile. "How much capital do I have? Even if I make money quickly, the daily expenses are also enormous, especially the property development, which is like a bottomless abyss!"
"All the money earned from the flagship store and the supermarket will have to be poured back in initially. So, to truly make a lot of money, I'll have to wait until the property development is completed and the houses are sold. That's when I might be able to earn some money!"
"As of now, I'm actually heavily in debt, a typical 'debtor'—the 'debt' part of 'debtor'."
"Hehe!!"
Ye Meiyun was tickled by Qin Chuan's new term, her laughter shaking her shoulders and causing her chest to ripple, making Qin Chuan quickly lower his head to drink his porridge.
"Debtor, wealthy man!"
"It's quite an apt description, a single character difference, a world of difference!"
After breakfast, they left the hotel. Ye Meiyun asked Qin Chuan if he had ever been to Shijiazhuang. Qin Chuan replied no.
"Then I'll show you around Shijiazhuang. We'll go to my factory after lunch!"
As the capital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang's conditions were naturally not bad.
It was a famous historical and cultural city with abundant tourist resources and numerous historical sites. It was later rated as a 'National Health City,' attesting to its excellent environment.
Driving slowly along the wide asphalt roads, tall buildings lined both sides. The blue sky, white clouds, green mountains, and clear waters made it a very livable city.
Throughout the journey, Ye Meiyun was in high spirits, enthusiastically introducing various places in Shijiazhuang and even taking Qin Chuan to visit historical sites.
Before they knew it, it was noon.
Ye Meiyun found a high-end Chinese restaurant. It was just the two of them; they didn't call anyone else. They ordered a table full of dishes and a bottle of high-end red wine, encouraging Qin Chuan to eat and drink to his heart's content.
"Sister, there's really no need to order so much. I'm not a pig, how can I eat it all!"
Qin Chuan said helplessly.
"Then consider yourself a pig for lunch today. Eat as much as you can!"
Ye Meiyun smiled radiantly. She ate very little, barely picking at each dish before putting down her chopsticks. She simply held her wine glass, sipping it quietly while watching Qin Chuan eat.
"Sister Yun, where's Niuniu?"
Qin Chuan suddenly asked.
"Niuniu has gone back to her grandparents' home. The elders missed their grandchild, and I've been so busy every day that I haven't been able to take good care of her. So, I've let Niuniu stay with her grandparents for a few days."
"After this busy period, I'll bring Niuniu back!"
Ye Meiyun said.
Qin Chuan understood. Ye Meiyun had to manage such a large electronics factory by herself, and the burden must be immense. In such circumstances, it was indeed difficult to take good care of her daughter, and sending her to her grandparents was the best choice.
"Qin Chuan, I've been meaning to ask, do you have a girlfriend now?"
Suddenly, Ye Meiyun asked.
Qin Chuan, who was lowering his head to eat, froze. He looked up, "Sister, why are you suddenly asking this?"
"It's just the two of us, siblings, and we're bored, just making conversation!"
Ye Meiyun seemed very cheerful.
"You're so handsome and capable, there must be many girls who secretly admire you, right?"
"Tell me, do you have a girlfriend now?"
Qin Chuan hesitated. "Sort of... yes!"
In his heart, his girlfriend was the pure and beautiful Ms. Yang Zimou, Teacher Yang. But fate played a trick. Not long ago, after getting drunk, he was forcefully taken advantage of by the passionate and beautiful factory director Li Ya!
Now, he and Li Ya were living a shameless life together, and Li Ya was indeed his woman!
As for Ms. Yang Zimou, Teacher Yang, she lived far away. There was only one public phone in the village, and given Teacher Yang's shy nature, she didn't allow him to make frivolous calls. Contacting her was extremely inconvenient.
Qin Chuan really didn't know if he and Yang Zimou could be considered boyfriend and girlfriend.
"Is it Li Ya, the one you partnered with to open the flagship store? The one nicknamed 'Beauty Factory Director'?"
Ye Meiyun asked excitedly.