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(Volume Six) Chapter Ten: Lotus Emerging from Water

Chapter Ten: Lotus Emerging from Water
Sunday, July 9, 1995
Fang Yuqiong drove to Xiajiang Village with Ning Yuheng and Zhang Bei. Thanks to the hard work of Lei Xiaomin and others, Xiajiang Village, although not yet wealthy, was no longer the impoverished place it once was. Many families had built brick and tile houses. To cooperate with the development along the river, especially the tourism of Ghost Island, the village's appearance had also changed significantly, becoming much cleaner and tidier.
Looking at the transformed Xiajiang Village, Ning Yuheng couldn't help but praise, "Sister Qiong, your brother is truly capable. In just over a year, he has transformed the entire village."
"Of course," Fang Yuqiong said proudly. "Although he's not very well-educated, he's very smart and hardworking. Yuheng, you have to put in a good word for him with Secretary Zhong."
Ning Yuheng laughed, "Don't worry, as long as he's really capable, even if I don't say anything, Yuguang will support him. Seeing how much you value him, if I didn't know about you and Zhenyu, I would really think you've fallen for him."
Zhang Bei said, "She's thinking about her older brother. Her older brother took someone else's wife, so of course she has to find a way to compensate him. Besides, Lei Xiaomin learned his skills from her older brother. If Lei Xiaomin achieves something, doesn't that make her older brother even smarter?"
Fang Yuqiong didn't take Zhang Bei's words to heart. All three of them were actually related to Fang Zhenyu, but Zhang Bei didn't know about Ning Yuheng's relationship with Fang Zhenyu. She said, "Sister Bei, actually you're helping your boss more than I am helping my older brother. Why are you saying so much about me?"
Everyone laughed. As they spoke, the car arrived in front of a long, large new building. A sign for the Huaxing Weaving Factory hung at the entrance. Ning Yuheng asked, "I didn't expect the weaving factory to be up and running in just over six months. I wonder how profitable it is." Ning Yuheng had come today to see how her investment had fared. Originally, she had invested in Ghost Island to help Zhong Ying with her school fees. However, when Zhong Ying and Ning Yufang went on a performance, not only did she and Zhong Yuguang not have to pay anymore, but they even had money to buy them gifts. So, when Ghost Island distributed its profits, she reinvested that money in weaving.
Fang Yuqiong smiled and said, "Don't worry, I guarantee you'll make a profit. I heard Yuzhi say the other day that their production is booming."
The car stopped in front of the Xiajiang Village Committee office building. Hearing the car, someone came out to greet them. It was Zhang Xia, heavily pregnant. She was very happy to see Fang Yuqiong and shook hands with them before welcoming them into the office.
Zhang Bei walked behind and heard someone among the people sitting under the big tree in front of the building say, "The Goddess of Fertility has arrived." Curious, she wondered who this Goddess of Fertility was. Just as she was about to ask, Zhang Xia pulled her into the office.
Only Zhang Xia and the old Party Secretary were in the office. The old Party Secretary was very welcoming to Fang Yuqiong and the others. After making them tea, he said to Fang Yuqiong, "Deputy Fang, thank you for training Xiaomin as our village leader. Life in our village is much better now, and the villagers are very grateful to you."
"Not at all, the villagers chose him themselves. I was just giving a suggestion," Fang Yuqiong said modestly. Then she asked, "Where did Xiaomin go?" "
He went to the island in the middle of the river. There are so many guests now, we can't keep up, so everyone is helping out there," Zhang Xia said.
The old Party Secretary said, "Why don't we go to the island too? There's air conditioning there, and it'll be more comfortable to talk."
"No, we have so many guests, let's not add to everyone's troubles," Ning Yuheng said.
“You’re all bosses, what’s the trouble?”
Zhang Bei laughed. “Precisely because you’re bosses, you don’t want to affect the workers’ work, lest you earn less money.”
The old Party Secretary knew they were joking, so he said, “In that case, I’ll go call Xiaomin back. But before I go, there’s something I’d like to ask Vice Secretary Fang for help with.”
“What is it? Tell me. I’ll help if I can,” Fang Yuqiong said. She had a good impression of this old Party Secretary. Although his abilities were limited and he couldn’t lead everyone to wealth, he was still clear-headed.
The old Party Secretary smiled and said, "You can definitely help. I'm getting old, and Xiaomin has just become a probationary Party member. I want to hand over my position as Party Secretary to him so he can take on more responsibility and better lead the villagers of Xiajiang Village to prosperity."
"This..."
Seeing Fang Yuqiong's hesitation, the old Party Secretary said, "Deputy Fang, I'm telling the truth. We old folks are out of touch with the times. We should let more young people take on leadership positions."
Seeing his sincerity, Fang Yuqiong said, "Alright, I'll help. As for whether I can help or not, that depends on what the organization decides."
"That's great." The old Party Secretary said, and went out to find Lei Xiaomin.
Seeing that no one was around, Zhang Bei remembered what the person had said earlier and couldn't help but ask, "Zhang Xia, who is this 'Goddess of Fertility' they were talking about?"
Zhang Xia blushed, and after a long while, she pointed at Fang Yuqiong and said, "The 'Goddess of Fertility' they're talking about is our Deputy Director Fang!"
Fang Yuqiong asked in surprise, "How did I become the Goddess of Fertility?" When she saw Zhang Xia's blushing face, she understood a little and said, "It must be your trick, right?"
Zhang Bei didn't know that the child in Zhang Xia's belly was Fang Zhenyu's, so she didn't understand why Fang Yuqiong said that and asked, "What are you talking about? Do you think there's some kind of trick involved in giving birth?"
Zhang Xia tried to control herself ... Controlling her emotions, she said, "It's not convenient to talk here. I'll talk to you another time." It's understandable that she blushed, because she became pregnant with Fang Zhenyu's child on the night of Lei Xiaomin's wedding. This was a joyous occasion for her, as she hadn't conceived in several years of marriage. However, she feared her husband's suspicion. Coincidentally, Li Wei, Lei Jiehua, and two other women in the village were also pregnant. So, she fabricated a myth that the development of Jiangxin Island had changed the feng shui of Xiajiang Village. Since Xiajiang Village hadn't had a child for several years, everyone believed it. They believed Jiangxin Island was built because of Fang Yuqiong, so the villagers secretly called Fang Yuqiong the "Goddess of Fertility."
Fang Yuqiong knew Zhang Xia was telling the truth, so she didn't press the matter. Zhang Bei, of course, remained silent. Just then, Lei Xiaomin and Li Wei arrived. Since it was Sunday, Li Wei had also returned to Xiajiang Village. The reunion was naturally lively, and then Lei Xiaomin told Ning Yuheng about the economic development of Xiajiang Village. Through this experience, Lei Xiaomin matured, displaying a manly spirit and showing great confidence in the future development of Xiajiang Village. After listening to Lei Xiaomin's introduction, everyone visited the weaving factory in Xiajiang Village.
After leaving the weaving factory, Fang Yuqiong smiled and said to Ning Yuheng, "Madam Secretary, you can rest assured now. Our Village Chief Lei will definitely not misuse your funds."
Ning Yuheng laughed, "With you as my guarantor, what do I have to worry about? Besides, even if you can't guarantee it, there's still Brother Fang!"
Lei Xiaomin knew they were joking, but he still said seriously, "Don't worry, everyone. I'm confident that I can double or triple your investment within the next two years." Then, he said to Fang Yuqiong, "Sister Qiong, shouldn't we go home for a meal this time? It's been two years, and you haven't come home for a meal. My grandma has scolded me countless times." Fang Yuqiong
looked at Li Wei, who was heavily pregnant, and smiled, "Alright, let's go have a meal with Grandma today and see if her granddaughter-in-law is filial."
Li Wei became a little embarrassed and said, "I can't be as filial as her granddaughter. Grandma won't let her do any work now; she's spoiled her rotten."
Lei Xiaomin seemed to dote on Li Wei very much. He put his arm around Li Wei's thick waist and said, "How could my wife be unfilial? Of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is to have no offspring. The way you are now, you are the most filial." His words made everyone laugh again, and amidst the laughter, they arrived at Lei Xiaomin's house.
On Wednesday, July 12, 1995,
Lin Xiaoying, carrying her son, came out of her home in the provincial capital and saw Mo Mei waiting at the alley entrance. She couldn't help but ask, "Sister Mei, what's the matter that you're in such a
hurry to see me?" Mo Mei took the child from her and said, "Can't I come to you if there's nothing wrong? I don't know what you're thinking. After coming back, you haven't even come to see us. Don't you even want to be sisters anymore?"
"Of course not," Lin Xiaoying quickly explained, "After coming back, I haven't had a stable place, so I haven't come to see you, lest I arouse suspicion." Lin Xiaoying had been brought back to the provincial capital by Qi Chaowei two months prior. To avoid harassment from her ex-husband, she had moved several times.
Mo Mei understood Lin Xiaoying's difficulties and didn't say anything more. After they got into the car, she said, "My husband is coming tonight, so Sister Fang asked me to pick you up." With that, she handed the child to Lin Xiaoying and started the car.
"Thank you, Sister Fang." Lin Xiaoying was very grateful. With Fang Zhenyu away, Deng Tingfang took great care of her, often calling her to inquire about her life.
"Yes, Sister Fang is so good to us. But our man is also great. It's because he constantly reminds us that Sister Fang cares about us so much," Mo Mei said with emotion. Of the three, only she was preparing to get married, but Fang Zhenyu didn't mind at all. He often called her, and of course, Deng Tingfang would listen in as well. This made her even more devoted to Fang Zhenyu, and she didn't even care about Cheng Zhong anymore.
Lin Xiaoying knew that Fang Zhenyu cared about her, but she was worried about Qi Chaowei finding out, so she didn't contact her. So when Mo Mei mentioned it, she sighed, "To have such a lover is truly our greatest fortune."
Not long after, the car arrived at Deng Tingfang's villa. Deng Tingfang heard the car and came out to greet them. The three women hugged each other tightly. Deng Tingfang said emotionally, "Xiaoying, how have you been lately?"
"I'm fine, thank you, Sister Fang."
"What are you thanking me for? We're all sisters. Besides, Zhenyu asked me to take care of you. If I don't take good care of you, how can I face him?" Deng Tingfang said.
Mo Mei laughed, "Sister Fang, it seems we don't need to thank you. You're only concerned because you're worried our husbands won't pay attention to you."
Deng Tingfang carried Xiao Qiang inside. After they came in and closed the door, she said, "I don't need your thanks. He's enough for me. By the way, Zhenyu won't arrive until almost six. Let's get the food ready first."
"Okay!" Lin Xiaoying said happily. Although she had left Linhai, she had truly come to regard Fang Zhenyu as her husband. Usually, she would avoid sleeping with Qi Chaowei if possible. Having the opportunity to serve Fang Zhenyu was her wish. Therefore, when Deng Tingfang suggested it, she immediately responded, "Then let's go out and buy groceries right away!"
"Don't worry, unless you want something special, I have everything here," Deng Tingfang said. She originally had some objections to Fang Zhenyu flirting with Lin Xiaoying, but seeing how much she liked Fang Zhenyu, she accepted this younger sister.
So the three of them took turns playing with Xiaoqiang, cooking, and reminiscing about the happy times they had spent with Fang Zhenyu. Before long, a table full of delicious-looking dishes was ready. The three returned to the living room to wait for Fang Zhenyu's arrival. "Sister Fang, when will he arrive?" Compared to Deng Tingfang and Mo Mei, Lin Xiaoying was more eager to see Fang Zhenyu. After all, she hadn't seen him since returning from Linhai. Although she missed him, she didn't dare to contact him first. Therefore, her eagerness upon hearing that he was looking for her was understandable.
Deng Tingfang hugged Lin Xiaoying's slender waist and laughed, "Xiaoying, don't worry, if he says he'll come, he definitely will. You miss him so much, why don't you stay in Linhai?"
Lin Xiaoying hugged Deng Tingfang back and sighed softly, "Do you think I don't want to? But if I do, Qi Chaowei will become suspicious. I don't want Zhenyu to fall out with them because of me. After all, the Press and Publication Administration is quite important to Zhenyu's printing industry."
Hearing this, Deng Tingfang realized how deeply Lin Xiaoying loved Fang Zhenyu, just like herself. She also sighed, "I don't understand why he's so attractive."
Mo Mei was feeding Xiaoqiang and said, "You don't even understand this, yet you pushed him onto him. It's really hard to believe you're a famous lawyer."
"Are you regretting it?" Deng Tingfang laughed.
"What's the use of regretting it? You can't compensate me for what I've lost."
"Did you lose anything? I see you've gained quite a bit; your belly is swollen." Deng Tingfang laughed.
"What? Sister Mei is pregnant with his child too?" Lin Xiaoying asked in surprise. Deng Tingfang
laughed, "He has so many seeds, and they're so vigorous. Unless he didn't want them to, how could they not take root and sprout?"
Mo Mei felt a little embarrassed. Deng Tingfang was right; she was pregnant. She had decided to marry Cheng Zhong on National Day, and if she wanted to have a child, she would have it with Fang Zhenyu. So, some time ago, she tried every means to find Fang Zhenyu, and finally succeeded. She had only told Deng Tingfang about this, but who knew that Deng Tingfang would tell Lin Xiaoying as well? She gently stroked Xiao Qiang's little face and said, "Wouldn't it be good for Xiao Qiang to have another brother?"
"Of course it would be good! Don't even mention you, I want it too! But I need to think of a way first," Deng Tingfang said.
Lin Xiaoying said, "That's great! We'll make sure the Fang family has a large number of descendants in the provincial capital. Fang-jie, you're so smart, you'll definitely have a way."
Deng Tingfang was about to reply when Fang Zhenyu opened the door and came in, calling out to the three of them, "Wife, I'm back!"
"Husband!" the three women cried out sweetly, rushing forward. Deng Tingfang and Lin Xiaoying even snuggled into his arms, causing Fang Zhenyu to drop everything he was holding and start kissing the two women. Mo Mei, because she was holding Xiao Qiang, could only watch from the side. Qianru, who had come in with Fang Zhenyu, also watched quietly from the side, a sweet smile on her face.
After a while, the four of them calmed down. Fang Zhenyu hugged Xiao Qiang and kissed him a few times before letting Qianru bring out the gifts he had sold to Xiao Qiang. Lin Xiaoying was naturally very happy.
After giving each of the women a kiss, Fang Zhenyu went to wash his face, and then everyone began to eat. Seeing Qianru sitting next to Fang Zhenyu, serving him rice and dishes, Mo Mei couldn't help but laugh, "Qianru, you're such a good driver."
Qianru, remembering how Mo Mei had pushed her towards Fang Zhenyu, felt a pang of shyness, but quickly calmed down and said, "Isn't it you, you slut, who taught me to be bad?"
Hearing this, and seeing her behavior since entering, the other three women understood that this beautiful driver had also become Fang Zhenyu's lover. Thinking about how much easier it would be to visit him in the future, they were all very happy, and the atmosphere became even more lively. Fang Zhenyu hadn't come up with any particular reason; he mainly wanted to comfort Deng Tingfang and Lin Xiaoying, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. Therefore, he let loose and started touching them during the meal, quickly filling the room with a spring-like atmosphere. Without further ado, Fang Zhenyu began to advance on the four women in the dining room. When they were full and satisfied, the four women had also received their greatest enjoyment.
"Honey, you're really amazing. You managed to handle all four of them." In the bathroom, Deng Tingfang gently cleaned Fang Zhenyu's soft, bouncy member, praising him.
"To feed so many of you, I need to be pretty tough," Fang Zhenyu said smugly. He caressed Deng Tingfang for a while before talking to her about things in Linhai and seeking her legal advice. Satisfied, Deng Tingfang became even more quick-witted, pointing out Fang Zhenyu's solutions one by one. This prevented Qianru from even wanting to bathe with them, as she had to write down Deng Tingfang's opinions in a notebook.
On Monday, July 17, 1995
, it was nearly ten o'clock when Fang Zhenyu drove his Mitsubishi Jeep back to the Fang family building with Ning Yufang and six other women. He was supposed to be at the port that night, but the next day, Ning Yufang was leaving Linhai with her dance troupe for a performance tour. As her husband, he naturally had to come back to see her off. Since there were so many people to see her off, he simply booked a table at the Linhai Grand Hotel, inviting Wang Peiying and her husband, as well as Zhong Yuguang and his wife, for a lively celebration.
After the banquet, everyone went home. Fang Zhenyu then picked up Ning Yufang, her dance partners, and Ning Yufen and took them back to the Fang family mansion. Ning Yufang knew she wouldn't be back for a long time, so she was determined to take good care of Xiao Ning and fulfill her responsibilities as a mother.
Just as they stopped the car, someone came out from the gate. Fang Zhenyu couldn't see clearly at first, so he jumped out and asked, "Who is it?"
"Brother Fang, it's me, Lichun," the person said sweetly.
Fang Zhenyu looked closer and saw it was his younger brother's sister-in-law, Pang Lichun. At this moment, Ning Yufang and the others gathered around, and Ning Yufen opened the gate and ushered Pang Lichun inside. Fang Zhenyu helped her put away her luggage and asked her to sit on the sofa, "Chunmei, when did you arrive? Why didn't you call us?"
Pang Lichun replied, "I arrived around six o'clock. I called several times, but no one answered."
Fang Zhenyu then remembered that almost no one was home today, so he said, "Oh, we all went out today. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Sister Fen, could you get Lichun something to eat?"
Pang Lichun hadn't eaten, so she didn't stand on ceremony and told Fang Zhenyu why she had come. It turned out that she was going to the Party School for training, and since the Party School wasn't far from the Fang family home, she decided to stay there. "Brother Fang, you don't mind, do you?" Pang Lichun asked coquettishly after speaking.
"Welcome, of course I do," Fang Zhenyu said.
Ning Yufang handed Xiao Ning to Liu Qian, put her arm around Pang Lichun's slender waist, and said warmly, "Chunmei, welcome! I'm taking them out for a performance. Your arrival is perfect; you can help me take care of him."
Pang Lichun already knew from her sister about Ning Yufang's arrangement for the sisters to serve Fang Zhenyu. Seeing her ambiguous tone, even though she had come to the Fang family hoping to win Fang Zhenyu's affection, she still blushed and said, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I'll take good care of Brother Fang as long as I'm here."
"That's my good sister," Ning Yufang said, gently stroking her ample bosom. "You and Sister Fen can eat here. I'm going upstairs with them. Your Brother Fang has a lot of work to do tonight; please be understanding."
"Okay, I'll go upstairs later," Pang Lichun said, seeing Fang Zhenyu and the others upstairs. In her heart, she wondered, what kind of work is Brother Fang doing tonight? Could it be… no way, with so many people, can he handle it all? She didn't consider whether anyone would object, because in her heart, Brother Fang was the greatest, and no woman would be unwilling to be intimate with him.
Before she could reach a conclusion, Ning Yufen had already brought the food up. Although they had already eaten, Ning Yufen still ate a little with her, chatting about Fang Zhenyu's family while they ate.
After the meal, Pang Lichun followed Ning Yufen to her guest room to settle in. Seeing Ning Yufen go to pack her things, she went upstairs by herself. Following Ning Yufen's directions, she went directly to the rooftop swimming pool. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Jingjing carrying Xiao Ning and Tingting about to go downstairs. She couldn't help but ask, "Jingjing, why are you going downstairs?"
The two were only wearing bikinis, their faces full of spring fever. Jingjing said, "We're still young, and Teacher Fang and Teacher Ning won't let us continue playing. Sister Lichun, hurry up..." "Go on, they've already started."
Pang Lichun thought to herself, "He really does have relationships with several girls." Just then, she heard waves of ecstatic moans coming from the swimming pool. She recognized them as the sounds of women enjoying themselves and involuntarily went over. Soon, she saw Fang Zhenyu thrusting violently, while Liu Qian beneath him moaned softly, desperately moving her hips to meet his thrusts. Ning Yufang and the others were completely naked, helping Fang Zhenyu or pleasuring each other. Although Pang Lichun had also been having an affair with Fang Zhenyu, she had never experienced so many people doing this together.
"Chunmei, come here." Ning Yufang noticed Pang Lichun and called out.
Pang Lichun hesitated for a moment, but still went to Ning Yufang's side. However, her beautiful eyes kept glancing at Fang Zhenyu, who was engaged in fierce combat. She could tell that Fang Zhenyu was much more powerful than Fang Zhenyu. Although he had been thrusting for so long, he hadn't stopped for a moment. Just hearing Liu Qian's moans aroused her.
"Chunmei, are you missing him?" Ning Yufang noticed Pang Lichun's expression and hugged her, asking. She had originally wanted to ask about the family situation, but seeing Pang Lichun like this, she knew she wouldn't get any information, as Pang Lichun's mind was completely focused on Fang Zhenyu.
"Sister Fang!" Pang Lichun shyly buried her head in Ning Yufang's arms.
Ning Yufang began to undress her, saying, "There's nothing shameful about love between men and women, especially since your Brother Fang is so outstanding. However, since we're leaving tomorrow, just bear with it and let him satisfy us first. You'll have plenty of opportunities while you're studying at the Party School!" This trip would be for an unknown period, so Ning Yufang wasn't going to be modest. She wanted to get the greatest satisfaction from Fang Zhenyu before she could go out to perform.
Pang Lichun, of course, understood Ning Yufang's intentions. Although shy, she still allowed Ning Yufang to undress her completely. Under the lamplight, Pang Lichun appeared exceptionally beautiful, her rosy face radiant with spring, her small, bright red lips slightly upturned, her breath sweet as orchids. Her large, pear-shaped, perky breasts, with pink, lotus-seed-sized nipples standing proudly atop bright red areolas, contrasted beautifully with her snow-white, delicate skin. The interplay of white, red, and black created a dazzling, breathtakingly beautiful, and utterly mesmerizing sight. Ning Yufang gently stroked her skin, praising, "Chunmei, you're so beautiful."
Pang Lichun trembled. Although Ning Yufang was a woman, her flirting skills were even more refined than Fang Zhenyu's. In just a few moments, Pang Lichun was aroused, her desire rising within her. She quickly jumped into the swimming pool. Thinking that Fang Zhenyu would be with so many girls tonight, she thought it would be difficult for her to get a turn. Therefore, she tried to use the pool water to suppress her rising desire. She was fed up with the unpleasant feeling of being without a man when
her lust was overflowing. So, after entering the pool, she swam far away, not daring to listen to the moans of Liu Qian and the others. She didn't know how much time had passed, but the lust within Pang Lichun couldn't be extinguished. Ning Yufang and Liu Qian took turns talking to her, recounting their amorous moments with Fang Zhenyu, inevitably teasing her. Finally, she couldn't resist anymore. Xiao Mei pulled her to the edge of the pool, kissing her beautiful vulva, and she couldn't help but cry out in pleasure.
"Chunmei, it's late, go back to your room!" Fang Zhenyu had appeared beside her, his large hand caressing her breasts.
"Brother Fang! I..." Pang Lichun blushed and nestled into his arms.
Fang Zhenyu kissed her delicate cheek and said, "You don't need to say anything, I know you like me. Let me love you properly tonight."
"But..." Pang Lichun was worried that Fang Zhenyu wouldn't be able to handle so many people.
"Don't worry, Teacher Fang is very capable, it'll be fine in a moment," Xiao Mei said, getting up.
So, Fang Zhenyu led Pang Lichun back to the guest room, followed by Xiaomei and Xiaoli. One massaged Fang Zhenyu, while the other kissed his groin. Seeing this, Pang Lichun also tried to kiss Fang Zhenyu's manhood. Before long, Fang Zhenyu was aroused again. Looking at his manhood, which was much larger and longer than Fang Zhenyu's, Pang Lichun was a little scared. But when Fang Zhenyu entered her, she felt wonderful and eagerly responded. Under Xiaomei and Xiaoli's guidance, she learned many positions she hadn't tried with Fang Zhenyu. Every position felt so pleasurable until she had several orgasms and could no longer withstand Fang Zhenyu's onslaught. Only then did she understand why Ning Yufang had been so generous. Watching Fang
Zhenyu and Xiaomei and Xiaoli engaged in battle again, Pang Lichun knew that although she already had Fang Zhenyu, even if she got married, she could never forget the man in front of her, no matter what other man she had. That night, she slept soundly and had a beautiful dream. She dreamt that she lived with Fang Zhenyu and gave birth to a chubby little boy for him. On
Thursday, July 20, 1995, at the port,
Hong Chaoqiang raised his glass, stood up, and said to his daughter beside him, "Come on, Min'er, let's toast Mr. Fang and Engineer Xu. If it weren't for them, you probably wouldn't have made it to the port tonight."
Hong Min stood up, raised her glass to Fang Zhenyu and Xu Qiang, and said in a sweet, melodious voice, "Mr. Fang, Engineer Xu, thank you. I'll toast you." She then drank with her father in one gulp. A blush immediately rose on her delicate face, making her already beautiful face even more radiant.
Fang Zhenyu and Xu Qiang also stood up and finished their drinks. Fang Zhenyu said, "Mr. Hong, why be so polite? We just couldn't stand by and watch. Anyone would step in if they encountered something like this. Let's sit down and talk."
The four sat down, and Hong Chaoqiang said, "These days, people who are willing to help others are rare, though not nonexistent. Min'er said that so many people were surrounding her today, and not only did no one help, but many were even gloating. If you hadn't happened to pass by, I don't know how I would have explained it to her mother."
"Yes, I was surrounded by people for almost twenty minutes. Only you, Mr. Fang, spoke up for me. The others either laughed at me or made things difficult for me." Hong Min's beautiful face showed boundless gratitude towards Fang Zhenyu. This was understandable. This morning, she took the train from the provincial capital to Linhai Railway Station. Because she accidentally lost her contact lens, she asked the people around her for help, but no one helped her. Some people even tried to take advantage of her because they thought she was pretty. If Fang Zhenyu hadn't happened to drive by, she probably would have been bullied.
Xu Qiang, however, was deeply moved. She said, "President Hong, since you and President Fang are friends, there's no need to be so polite. Let's have a meal and drinks!"
"Yes, yes, let's drink," Hong Chaoqiang said happily. He had a son and a daughter. His son was fifteen years old and lived with his wife, while his daughter was in university and had come to visit her father during her vacation. Because his daughter was very smart and obedient, he doted on her. Now that his daughter was alright, he was naturally happy.
So everyone drank and chatted, and Xu Qiang felt much more at ease. She was going back to Shanghai for a work report today, so Fang Zhenyu went to the H paper mill early in the morning to pick her up. Because Fang Zhenyu had some business at the port, he had to go back to the port first, have lunch, and then go to the provincial capital to catch a plane. When they returned to Linhai Railway Station, Fang Zhenyu found a commotion in the square and told Qianru to slow down. He saw that the people in the square were surrounding a very pretty girl, touching her all over the ground, while some young men were loitering around the girl, some even groping her.
"Stop the car," Fang Zhenyu called out.
Xu Qiang said, "Mr. Fang, let's just leave it at that. Why bother?"
Fang Zhenyu then told Qianru to stop the car. He got out and reprimanded the onlookers. Seeing someone step in, they all left. He went to the young woman and asked, "Miss, what are you looking for?"
The woman was almost crying. When someone asked, she quickly replied, "My contact lens is missing, and I can't see anything."
How could she possibly find a lost contact lens here? Fang Zhenyu could tell she was from out of town, so he said, "Miss, where are you going? I'll take you there, or I can take you to get a new pair."
"Thank you, sir," the woman said gratefully.
So, Fang Zhenyu took the girl into his car. He originally intended to take her home, but upon asking, he learned she was heading to the port. Hearing her surname was Hong, Fang Zhenyu asked, "Are you Hong Min?"
"How did you know my name is Hong Min?" the girl asked, quite surprised. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Fang Zhenyu, and even Xu Qiang, sitting in the front seat, turned around curiously.
"I'm your father's friend, Fang Zhenyu. Your father often talks about you with us!" Fang Zhenyu said happily. "You're his proudest person."
"You're General Manager Fang?" Hong Min's large eyes stared even more intently at Fang Zhenyu, without blinking. This girl was Hong Min, the beloved daughter of Hong Chaoqiang, the general manager of the Second Aviation Company. She had learned of Fang Zhenyu's name from correspondence with her father. Hong Chaoqiang had praised Fang Zhenyu highly in his letters, but she hadn't expected him to be so young. In her mind, someone so accomplished should at least be over forty.
“That’s right, he’s Fang Zhenyu, the CEO of Linhai Port Development and Investment Corporation. Miss Hong, how do you know him?” Xu Qiang turned around and asked again.
“My father often mentions CEO Fang in his letters, saying that he’s the most capable entrepreneur he’s ever met.”
Fang Zhenyu quickly offered a few words of modesty, then instructed Qianru to drive the car to the hospital first to get his glasses fitted before rushing back to the port.
“Mr. Xu, I heard you graduated from Tsinghua University, is that right?” As they chatted, Hong Min brought up academics. Hearing from Fang Zhenyu that Xu Qiang had graduated from Tsinghua University, she asked.
Xu Qiang snapped out of his reverie and replied, “I did graduate from Tsinghua University, but my grades were the worst. Miss Hong, what about you? What school did you go to?”
“Xiao Min went to Peking University,” Hong Qiang answered for her.
“No wonder!” Xu Qiang said casually.
“No wonder what?” Fang Zhenyu asked curiously.
Xu Qiang smiled and said, "No wonder Miss Hong is so beautiful. When we were studying in Beijing, we heard a saying: 'Peking University girls, Tsinghua University guys, and hooligans roam the streets.' It's all about how beautiful the girls from Peking University are."
To be honest, Hong Min was indeed very beautiful, about 1.68 meters tall, with an almond-shaped face, willow-leaf eyebrows, and phoenix eyes. Although she was nearly twenty, she still had an innocent and carefree air. Her clothes were quite simple, but it didn't detract from her beautiful figure at all; she gave off a pure and fresh feeling. Hearing Xu Qiang's praise, Hong Min couldn't help but blush, her face turning even redder. She said shyly, "Mr. Xu, you flatter me." As she spoke, she glanced at Fang Zhenyu out of the corner of her eye, seemingly watching Fang Zhenyu's reaction to Xu Qiang's praise.
Fang Zhenyu didn't notice Hong Min's gaze, but was drawn to Xu Qiang's rhyme and asked, "Engineer Xu, 'People's hooligans roam the streets' is easy to understand, but what does 'Tsinghua's men' mean?" "
I won't tell you," Xu Qiang said somewhat coquettishly. "
'Tsinghua's men' means that Tsinghua graduates are all men of steel," Hong Min explained.
"No wonder!" Fang Zhenyu laughed.
Xu Qiang glared at him, "No wonder what?"
Fang Zhenyu retorted, "I won't tell you either." Actually, he wanted to say that it was no wonder Xu Qiang had such a tough temper, but how could he say it? Even if he were to say it, it would only be when the two of them were together.
"Never mind if you don't want to talk about it." Actually, Xu Qiang understood what Fang Zhenyu meant, so he didn't press further. After chatting for a while longer and finishing their meal, she checked the time and said, "We should go now."
Remembering he had to take her to the provincial capital to catch her flight, Fang Zhenyu said goodbye to Hong Chaoqiang and his daughter.
"Mr. Fang, could you do me a favor?" Hong Min suddenly asked.
Fang Zhenyu replied, "Anything within my power, I'll definitely help."
"It's nothing really, just that the school requires us to conduct a social survey during the holidays, and I was thinking of interning at your company and doing some research."
"That's easy. I'll talk to Manager Shi Xiaoyan in the HR department and have her arrange it. You can rest today and go see Manager Shi first thing tomorrow morning."
"Thank you so much." Hong Min admired Fang Zhenyu's generosity even more.
Seeing that time was running out, Fang Zhenyu said goodbye again.
Watching Fang Zhenyu leave, Hong Min sincerely said to her father, "Dad, no wonder you admire President Fang so much; he really is very attractive." Her beautiful eyes held an unspoken affection.
On Wednesday, July 26, 1995, at the port
, looking at the throngs of tourists, Shangguan Rong's joy was indescribable. Although it had only been open for a little over a year, Linglong Island had already brought considerable economic income to Jinhua Village. The villagers were living much better lives than a year ago, and now every household lived in new buildings. The people of Jinhua Village held their heads high when they went out. He, the village party secretary, also felt a sense of pride, frequently giving reports on economic development to other villages. Unfortunately, he still felt somewhat uneasy. Why hadn't he profited from such a large business?
He strolled to the management office of Linglong Island, but Shangguan Wenxin wasn't there, nor was Shangguan Xuanhua. He asked the accountant, "How's the income this month?"
"It's increased by 30% compared to last month," the accountant replied. As the village party secretary and one of the shareholders, he had the right to inquire about the scenic spot's operating income.
"That's great," Shangguan Rong said. In his heart, however, he thought, "With such a large income, if I had the power to manage it, I would definitely become a wealthy man like Uncle Wu. It's just a pity...
" "Secretary Shangguan, is there something you need?" the accountant asked. He was a college graduate assigned here last year, and he got the job as accountant through a competitive selection process. When he arrived, Fang Zhenyu had told him to be careful of Shangguan Rong. He trusted Fang Zhenyu completely, so he didn't want to talk to Shangguan Rong much.
Shangguan Rong, of course, hadn't expected the accountant to have such thoughts. He didn't really have anything to say to the accountant, so he said, "I'm fine, you go ahead with your work." With that, he walked towards Shangguan Wenxin's office.
The door to Shangguan Wenxin's office was open, but she wasn't there. He went in, looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then started rummaging through her desk. He had hoped to find something that could make Shangguan Wenxin listen to him, but apart from a few locked drawers, he found nothing. So he sat down at the desk, turned on the air conditioner, and enjoyed the cool breeze. His mind was already racing, thinking about how to gain control of Linglong Island.
"Third Uncle, is something wrong?" Just as Shangguan Rong was dreaming of taking power, Shangguan Wenxin returned, followed by Shangguan Xuanhua.
Shangguan Rong was startled and quickly stood up from his seat, saying, "It's nothing. I haven't been here for several days. I wanted to see if there's anything I can help with on the island."
Shangguan Wenxin immediately noticed that her desk had been ransacked. Her father and Fang Zhenyu had already told her that Shangguan Rong was unreliable, so she wasn't surprised, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she said, "Third Uncle, you're so thoughtful. Everything on the island is on track now, and we don't need to do anything anymore."
Shangguan Rong smiled and said, "I was just worried that Fifth Brother had gone back to Taipei, and you were busy with warehousing matters, neglecting the management of Linglong Island, which would allow outsiders to take advantage of the situation."
"Don't worry, Third Uncle, even if Xinmei is too busy, I'm here!" Shangguan Xuanhua was growing increasingly annoyed with Shangguan Rong, so he didn't want him taking up his time. He was currently studying marine aquaculture through correspondence, but because his foundation was too weak, he often needed Shangguan Wenxin to explain things to him. So, apart from going to Shuijing Village to check on his aquaculture farm, he was always with Shangguan Wenxin.
"That's for the best." Shangguan Rong sensed the siblings' growing impatience and, thinking that further conversation would only arouse their suspicion, said, "You know, the villagers have pinned their hopes on Linglong Island. If outsiders take advantage of it, they won't stand for it." With that, he left.
"Xinmei, what do you think Uncle San is doing here?" Shangguan Xuanhua asked, watching Shangguan Rong's retreating figure.
"Nothing good, of course. Anyway, we haven't done anything shameful. As long as we're careful, we have nothing to fear," Shangguan Wenxin said, a confident smile on her delicate face. Since winning Fang Zhenyu's love, she felt more at ease and energetic at work, seemingly unafraid of any difficulties.
Shangguan Xuanhua never expected that Fang Zhenyu gave her confidence. He assumed it was because of her good education that she handled things so well. He said, "Xinmei, you're really capable. When will I be able to work as smoothly as you?"
Shangguan Wenxin, of course, wouldn't tell her brother about her own abilities. She said, "As long as you study diligently like you are now, I believe that before long, you'll be even better at handling things than me."
"How is that possible?"
"Of course it's possible. You're a man, and men are naturally better at building careers than women," Shangguan Wenxin encouraged him.
Encouraged by his sister, Shangguan Xuanhua seemed to be filled with confidence as well. He said, "Thank you, Xinmei. I will study hard as you said."
"That's right. However, besides learning knowledge, you also need to learn how to handle problems. In this regard, you need to learn more from President Fang." Speaking of Fang Zhenyu, she remembered the pleasure he had brought her, and her desire involuntarily surged. She quickly turned her face to look at the sea outside the window and stopped talking.
Seeing her like this, Shangguan Xuanhua knew she was thinking about something, so he didn't disturb her and went to do his own thing.

(Volume Six) Chapter Eleven: The Yue Family's Indiscretions

Chapter Eleven: The Yue Family's Indiscretions
Wednesday, August 2, 1995
The car arrived at the provincial party committee's residential compound in the provincial capital. Fang Zhenyu hadn't yet decided whether to go with Xu Xiangjun to see Xu Guanghua. That afternoon, near the end of the workday, Xu Xiangjun came to his office, saying she needed his help. He agreed without even asking, only to later realize he'd been tricked. Xu Xiangjun wanted him to go with her to see her father—the provincial party secretary, Xu Guanghua. He was stunned. He had never been prepared for this. He knew Xu Xiangjun wouldn't use their past to blackmail him, but Xu Guanghua already knew about their relationship, and he felt embarrassed to see him in such a private setting. However, Xu Xiangjun spoke with deep affection, mentioning she was going back to visit her brother, Xu Zhongjun. His heart softened, and he agreed. But at the gate, he felt a little guilty.
"Xiangjun, I don't need to go in, do I?" Fang Zhenyu said, slowing the car as they entered the gate.
Xu Xiangjun said, "How can you go back on your promise? Besides, even if I agreed, Xiao Jian wouldn't. Xiao Jian, your father said he's not going to see your grandfather, do you agree?"
"Of course not," Xiao Jian said, clinging to Fang Zhenyu's shoulder from the back seat. "Dad, don't worry, your grandfather is very good to us." Fang Zhenyu usually cared a lot about Xiao Jian's studies and life, so Xiao Jian was very fond of him and rarely called him godfather, but affectionately called him Dad. Xu Xiangjun had always wanted him to be like this, so naturally she wouldn't object.
“Dad knows, but…” Fang Zhenyu turned to Xu Xiangjun and said, “But, if your father finds out about us, I’m afraid he’ll lose face.”
“Don’t worry, my father isn’t unreasonable. Since he asked you to treat me well, it means he’s accepted you as Xiaojian’s godfather.” She emphasized the word “godfather.”
Fang Zhenyu naturally understood what she meant. He couldn’t say anything more, so he followed the mother and son’s directions and drove the car to Xu Guanghua’s house. As soon as he parked the car, Xiaojian jumped out and ran to open the car door for Fang Zhenyu, pulling him out and saying, “Dad, let’s go home.”
“Okay, okay.” Faced with the innocent and cheerful Xiaojian, Fang Zhenyu couldn’t refuse, so he took his little hand and walked towards the gate. Just as they arrived at the gate, Wu Rong heard the car and opened the door to get out. Seeing that no one was around, Fang Zhenyu quietly called out, “Mom.”
Wu Rong was taken aback when she saw Fang Zhenyu, but her face lit up with joy at his greeting. She playfully scolded him, "I thought you wouldn't dare come to see us two old blockheads." Then she called inside, "Old man, Xiangjun and Zhenyu have come to visit you."
"I know," came Xu Guanghua's booming voice from inside.
Xiao Jian had already let go of Fang Zhenyu's hand and rushed to Wu Rong, crying sweetly, "Grandma, Xiao Jian has come back to see you too!"
Wu Rong hugged Xiao Jian tightly, kissed his cheek, and then looked at him closely. She noticed that in the few months she hadn't seen him, Xiao Jian had grown taller and much bigger, and was full of energy. She asked affectionately, "Xiao Jian, did you miss Grandma?"
"Yes," Xiao Jian replied, kissing Wu Rong before leaving her embrace.
At this moment, Xu Xiangjun arrived at Fang Zhenyu's side, and Xu Guanghua and Xu Zhongjun also came out to greet them. After exchanging pleasantries, they all went inside. Fang Zhenyu sat down at Wu Rong's invitation. He glanced at Xu Guanghua and, seeing him talking to Xu Xiangjun and Xiao Jian, felt slightly relieved, though still a little awkward.
"President Fang, it's been a long time. You seem even younger," Xu Zhongjun said.
"Not at all, it's just that you, Lieutenant Colonel Xu, are even more imposing,"
Wu Rong replied, bringing tea to Fang Zhenyu. "We're family, why are you being so polite? Call me by my name." Clearly, she was quite satisfied with Fang Zhenyu, even though he was just her daughter's lover. Turning to Xu Guanghua, she said, "Old man, have you two finished talking? Don't leave Zhenyu out in the cold."
Xu Guanghua laughed, "You said we're family, what's there to be cold about?" Despite saying this, he still came over with Xu Xiangjun and Xiao Jian. As soon as Xiao Jian came over, she snuggled into Fang Zhenyu's arms again. Xu Guanghua couldn't help but laugh, "Zhenyu, it seems you've really become Xiao Jian's father."
"Secretary Xu..." Fang Zhenyu became awkward, unsure of what to say.
"Dad, Zhenyu is Xiao Jian's godfather, of course they're close." Xu Xiangjun coquettishly hugged Xu Guanghua's arm.
Looking at Xu Xiangjun's charming demeanor, Xu Zhongjun couldn't help but say, "Little sister, you're getting younger and more beautiful. It seems the environment in Linhai is much better than in the provincial capital."
"Brother, are you making fun of me too?" Xu Xiangjun blushed shyly, her face turning red, revealing a happy and content expression that made her even more radiant.
Looking at his daughter's happy appearance, Xu Guanghua sighed inwardly. Originally, he had a lot of objections to Xu Xiangjun bringing Fang Zhenyu home. Being someone's mistress was one thing, but bringing her home was another? Seeing that Xu Xiangjun had never been so happy since her marriage, he couldn't utter a single word of reproach. He recalled Wu Rong's words to him when he learned his daughter was Fang Zhenyu's lover and flew into a rage, wanting Zhong Yuguang to investigate Fang Zhenyu for bigamy. Thinking about it, it made sense. What man doesn't stray? Few of his subordinates, including himself, hadn't had a second spring. If he weren't in such a position, he probably wouldn't have escaped it either. As long as Fang Zhenyu truly treated his daughter well, and his daughter was happy, what more could be said? Now, not only was Xu Xiangjun happy, but Xiao Jian was also growing up very healthily, and his relationship with Fang Zhenyu was no different from that of a biological father. So, he started talking to Fang Zhenyu, naturally not about Fang Zhenyu's relationship with his daughter, but about the affairs of Linhai Port.
Fang Zhenyu finally felt relieved. Xu Guanghua's attitude towards him clearly showed that he wasn't going to pursue his relationship with Xu Xiangjun. When it came to the construction of Linhai Port, he was naturally quite knowledgeable and explained the current situation and future plans, which Xu Guanghua nodded approvingly.
Seeing her father and Fang Zhenyu talking so congenially, Xu Xiangjun felt relieved and went to help her mother and aunt cook. Initially, she was somewhat worried about her father's attitude towards Fang Zhenyu.
"Hey, what are you doing? This is home, not your office. It's time to eat, hurry up and help us!" Wu Rong, also relieved, was setting the table when their conversation ended and called out.
So, the three men went to help, and soon they sat down to eat dinner together. The atmosphere was quite harmonious, and the close relationship between Xiao Jian and Fang Zhenyu, like that of a father and son, made Wu Rong even happier, constantly complaining that Xu Zhongjun hadn't brought his wife home.
After dinner, Xu Guanghua went out, but Xu Zhongjun called Fang Zhenyu into his study. Before Fang could say anything, Xu Zhongjun punched him in the stomach, causing Fang to double over in pain, but he dared not cry out. "Good lad, you've got guts! You even managed to handle my proud sister!" Xu Zhongjun laughed.
Xu Xiangjun, knowing her brother's fiery temper, followed him in. Seeing him hit Fang Zhenyu, she was about to speak up, but hearing his words, she touched Fang Zhenyu's stomach, asking how he felt, and scolded her brother, "Brother, what are you doing?"
Xu Zhongjun smiled, "Seeing you two so affectionate, I'm relieved." It turned out that Xu Zhongjun had returned to introduce his sister to a potential partner, but after hearing their mother mention her and Fang Zhenyu, he wanted to test their relationship. Now, seeing his sister like this, he decided against the matchmaking.
The two talked for a while in the study, mostly about matters of the heart. Xu Xiangjun listened, eager to learn about her brother's romantic history.
Around ten o'clock, Fang Zhenyu finally took his leave; it was inconvenient for him to stay at the Xu family home. As he left the study, Xu Zhongjun said earnestly, "Zhenyu, I'm entrusting my sister to you. I don't want her to suffer any injustice."
Fang Zhenyu sincerely replied, "Brother, don't worry, I'll make sure Xiangjun is happy."
Wu Rong, who was going upstairs, saw this and finally felt relieved. With both father and son agreeing, Fang Zhenyu had truly become the Xu family's secret son-in-law.
Xu Xiangjun, however, didn't want to stay. She had finally found this opportunity to be with Fang Zhenyu without worry, and she wouldn't let it slip away. She left with him, leaving Wu Rong and Xu Zhongjun with no choice.
That night, at Deng Tingfang's villa, another scene of three women serving one man unfolded.
On Saturday, August 5, 1995,
Lan Ruomei and Ouyang Ruoliu finished work and ate dinner together at a fast-food restaurant in Guiyang. While eating, they talked about the joys and sorrows of working. After the Zeng Hua incident, their relationship hadn't broken down; in fact, it had deepened. After all, those two men truly didn't understand the nature of two young girls. Besides, the two girls were still young, and their needs in this area were purely emotional, not rational.
During the holiday, both girls stayed in the provincial capital, finding temporary jobs to experience the hardships of working, so neither left the city. Suddenly, they were drawn to a conversation next door and listened intently. It turned out the people on the other end were talking about concerts in Guiyang in recent days. They said that although it was a small-town art troupe, their performances were excellent, almost sold out every night. Both girls loved music, so they were naturally interested. Lan Ruomei said, "Ruoliu, since we don't have to work tonight, why don't we go to a concert together? What do you say?"
“Okay!” Ouyang Ruoliu immediately agreed.
“You won’t bring Zeng Hua with you, will you?” Lan Ruomei asked. Although Ouyang Ruoliu said she wouldn’t talk to Zeng Hua anymore, she couldn’t resist his relentless pursuit and finally resumed contact with him, though it wasn’t as fervent as before. Even so, sometimes when Lan Ruomei invited Ouyang Ruoliu out, she would still bring Zeng Hua along, which naturally displeased Lan Ruomei.
Ouyang Ruoliu, of course, knew how Lan Ruomei felt, so she said, “I won’t.”
So, the two left the fast food restaurant, returned to school, took a shower, and went to the theater. When they asked at the ticket window, they found out there were no tickets left. The two girls were very disappointed and wandered around, finally stopping by the performance advertisement, looking at the performance introduction.
“Huh!” Lan Ruomei suddenly exclaimed.
“What’s wrong?” Ouyang Ruoliu asked curiously, she had never seen Lan Ruomei so surprised before.
Lan Ruomei pointed to the troupe leader's name and said, "Ning Yufang, she's from Linhai again. I wonder if she's my benefactor?"
"Don't you have a photo? See if it looks like her, and you'll know," Ouyang Ruoliu said.
So the two looked for the troupe leader's photo, but couldn't find it. However, the lead actress in the stills looked very much like the one in Lan Ruomei's photo. Lan Ruomei said, "Never mind, I have to go in and see."
Ouyang Ruoliu was also curious and accompanied Lan Ruomei to look for refunds, but they couldn't find any. She thought for a moment and said, "I have a way. Do you dare?"
"As long as we can get in, what's there to be afraid of?"
"Let's go." Ouyang Ruoliu pulled Lan Ruomei to the entrance, took out her police academy student ID, and said to the guard, "We're from the police academy, on orders to secretly protect the actresses."
Seeing Ouyang Ruoliu's student ID, Lan Ruomei immediately understood what she was going to do. While admiring her cleverness, she also took out her own student ID. The security situation in Guiyang hadn't been great lately, so the gatekeepers didn't suspect anything and let them in. The two women exchanged a smile and headed backstage.
The two women were beautiful and well-mannered, so although they wandered around backstage, they weren't harassed much. They even found Ning Yufang's dressing room, but just as they were about to enter, a young woman stopped them. "Who are you? What are you doing here?" the young woman asked, though young, she seemed quite experienced.
"We're female students from the police academy, here to protect Miss Ning," Ouyang Ruoliu said, playing her trump card again.
This young woman wasn't as easily fooled as the gatekeepers. She continued to block the two women, saying, "We don't need protection here. Go somewhere else."
No matter what they said, the young woman wouldn't let them in and even threatened to call the theater manager. Lan Ruomei knew that if the theater manager really came, her scheme would be exposed, so she pleaded, "Miss, we can stay away, but could you answer one question for me?"
"Go ahead," the girl said, her beautiful eyes lingering on Lan Ruomei's face for some reason.
Lan Ruomei thought for a moment before asking, "I want to ask if your troupe leader's husband's surname is Fang?"
The girl's gaze sharpened as she stared at Lan Ruomei until Lan Ruomei felt a little flustered, then she said, "If I'm not mistaken, your name is Lan Ruomei?"
"How did you know?" Lan Ruomei and Ouyang Ruoliu were both greatly surprised.
"What's so strange about that? We're both students of Teacher Fang and Teacher Ning, it's just that we're with Teacher Fang, and you're not. Come in, Teacher Ning will be very happy to see you." The girl stepped aside, gesturing for her to enter. It turned out she was Liu Qian. She had seen Lan Ruomei's photo at the Fang family home and thought she looked familiar. When she asked about Fang Zhenyu, she was certain she was Lan Ruomei.
This time, Lan Ruomei was at a loss. Before coming in, she was eager to see Ning Yufang, but now that they could meet, she didn't know what to say. She finally calmed herself and followed Liu Qian to the dressing room. Several girls were putting on makeup, making it impossible to tell who Ning Yufang was. Fortunately, Liu Qian quickly led her to a girl who looked not much older than Liu Qian.
"Teacher Ning, Ruomei has come to see you," Liu Qian said.
"Who? Who said they came to see me?" the girl said, sounding very excited.
Although she had only heard her voice on the phone, Lan Ruomei recognized it immediately—it was Ning Yufang, the one who had sponsored her studies. She rushed over, exclaiming, "Teacher Ning, it's me! Lan Ruomei from Guizhou!"
Ning Yufang embraced her tightly, saying emotionally, "Ruomei, I never expected to see you here." After a while, she lifted Lan Ruomei's head, gazing at her delicate face, and said, "Hmm, even more beautiful than I imagined."
"Teacher Ning!" Lan Ruomei called out shyly, then introduced Ouyang Ruoliu to her, before asking, "Teacher Ning, where's Teacher Fang?"
Liu Qian laughed, "Did you think Teacher Fang was also in the art troupe? Teacher Fang is a big boss in Linhai City. If you pay attention to the newspapers, you'll recognize him."
"Oh," Lan Ruomei finally realized.
Ning Yufang said, "Ruomei, we're about to go on stage. You watch the performance first, and we'll have a good chat tonight, okay?" As she spoke, she instructed someone to make arrangements for Lan Ruomei and Ouyang Ruoliu.
"That's wonderful!" Lan Ruomei was overjoyed. She was eager to learn more about Fang Zhenyu and Ning Yufang. Since it was a holiday and she didn't have to go back to school, she was happy to be with them.
Ouyang Ruoliu was equally delighted. Coming from a relatively wealthy family, she had only stayed to keep Lan Ruomei company because going home was boring. Hearing there was something to do, she was overjoyed. The two women first enjoyed the performance. Even if Liu Qian and the others didn't come to keep them company whenever they had free time, the show was so good that the time would pass easily.
Finally, Ning Yufang took the two women back to the hotel, and they quickly became familiar with Liu Qian and the others. That night, Lan Ruomei shared a bed with Ning Yufang. They talked about what had happened over the years. Although Lan Ruomei had already told Ning Yufang some of these things in her letters, saying them now still evoked a warm feeling.
"Teacher Ning, will you be my mother?" Lan Ruomei said, hugging Ning Yufang excitedly.
“No,” Ning Yufang hugged her tightly, saying, “Wouldn’t that make me sound old? Just call me sister.”
Liu Qianjiao, who was sharing a bed with Ouyang Ruoliu, giggled. She understood perfectly what Ning Yufang meant by calling her sister. Lan Ruomei and Ouyang Ruoliu, though unaware of Ning Yufang’s ulterior motives, also giggled at her amusing comment. It was almost late at night when the four of them finally drifted off to sleep.
Friday, August 11, 1995, in the port.
Today was the reopening of Pan Jiumei’s Delicious Rice Noodle Shop. Fang Zhenyu and the others were invited to attend the housewarming and opening ceremony.
The market at the port has been completed for almost a month, and other shops have opened long ago. Pan Jiumei delayed opening until today because she needed to renovate and wait for her mother to recover. A ceremony was held in the morning, and a celebratory banquet was to be held in the evening. Pan Jiumei didn't want to hold one, but Shi Xiaoyan and others insisted that she hold one, and that it be a grand one. Pan Jiumei consulted her mother and then held one, and it was done according to the customs of the Yao people.
Pan Jiumei was very popular at the port, so many people came to congratulate her, all arriving early in the morning. According to Yao custom, the feast was a continuous flow, and by the time Fang Zhenyu and his group arrived, there were only a few people left; those present were mostly from the head office and management committee. Fang Zhenyu didn't know the Yao custom, but when Shi Xiaoyan spoke on Pan Jiumei's behalf, he felt something was amiss. It was customary to have guests stay overnight in a new home, and Pan Jiumei had chosen Fang Zhenyu and Wei Sujuan. Others might not understand, but Fang Zhenyu certainly did. Pan Jiumei had deep feelings for him, and the implications of her staying overnight were obvious. He couldn't refuse; with Wei Sujuan present, what couldn't happen?
Upon Shi Xiaoyan's announcement, the crowd cheered. Of course, everyone had their own thoughts. Those women who had been with Fang Zhenyu understood Shi Xiaoyan's intentions; because of Wei Sujuan, no one else would suspect Fang Zhenyu's relationship with Pan Jiumei. The others cheered for Fang Zhenyu's popularity.
When Fang Zhenyu heard that refusing would be the greatest insult to the host family according to Yao customs, he had no choice but to stay. He saw the joy in Pan Jiumei and her mother's eyes and thought: If it can bring them happiness and joy, what's wrong with that? After all, if it were a matter of a romantic relationship, he could be shot a hundred times over.
Around ten o'clock, everyone else finally left, leaving Fang Zhenyu and Wei Sujuan behind. After closing the door, Pan Jiumei escorted the two to the guest room and then disappeared. Wei Sujuan looked at Fang Zhenyu with teary eyes and smiled, "Flower picker, another flower for you to pluck, are you happy now?"
Fang Zhenyu embraced her, kissed her, and said with a wry smile, "It's impossible for a man not to be happy in this situation, but I feel increasingly guilty towards you both."
Wei Sujuan said sweetly, "You haven't wronged us at all. On the contrary, you've brought us the greatest happiness, letting us know how blissful it is to be a woman." Then, she explained the arrangements for the evening.
It turned out that Shi Xiaoyan had discovered that Pan Jiumei's love for Fang Zhenyu was uncontrollable. Fearing that Pan Jiumei might act rashly and be discovered, she told Pan Jiumei about her situation and made arrangements for her. The Yao people take a relaxed view of relationships between men and women, but there are still some rules. Pan Jiumei told Shi Xiaoyan how to proceed according to Yao customs, and Shi Xiaoyan then told Wei Sujuan to take charge of the matter.
After Wei Sujuan finished speaking, Pan Jiumei appeared before them, her delicate face flushed, clearly having been eavesdropping outside. "Go on, go and do what needs to be done with Jiumei first," Wei Sujuan said, giving Fang Zhenyu a push.
Fang Zhenyu reluctantly followed Pan Jiumei to complete the necessary rituals, and was then escorted back to Wei Sujuan by her. After a romantic bath with Wei Sujuan, Pan Jiumei appeared before them.
Although she appeared shy, Pan Jiumei was quite bold. First, she removed her slip dress, revealing a flawless and beautiful body. Her breasts were round and high, the pinkish-white areolas standing erect like flower cakes, trembling precariously as she undressed, as if nodding in greeting to Fang Zhenyu. Her waist was slender and supple, and her exaggerated hips made her figure even more prominent, like a gourd, exquisite and voluptuous. Her skin was as white as cream, like snow, which made her light pink, smooth, hairless mons pubis stand out even more, as if it had been painted with rouge. In the middle was a deep slit, and on both sides protruded some delicate fleshy buds, which were indescribably cute.
Seeing this, Fang Zhenyu could no longer restrain himself. He stepped forward and pulled her into his arms, cupping her delicate face in one hand. Gazing into her half-closed eyes, he said in a gentle yet commanding tone, "Ninth Sister, open your eyes and look at me."
Pan Jiu Mei obediently opened her eyes, her bright eyes filled with a hint of shyness. "Brother, what's wrong?"
"No regrets?"
"Absolutely not!" Pan Jiu Mei said resolutely. She had already touched Fang Zhenyu's warm treasure, so she reached out her jade-like hand and gently caressed it, saying affectionately, "I love you, and I'm willing to be your woman forever."
Without hesitation, Fang Zhenyu kissed her fragrant lips, his large hands moving over her body.
Pan Jiumei responded enthusiastically. Although she seemed a bit clumsy at first, with the guidance of an experienced man like Fang Zhenyu, she quickly became skilled. Her little tongue swirled in Fang Zhenyu's mouth, and she found the kiss so wonderful that it made her whole body hot. After their lips parted, she completely collapsed onto the bed. When Fang Zhenyu's lips and tongue attacked her highs and valleys again, she noticed that Wei Sujuan was sucking on Fang Zhenyu's thick, long penis. She moaned, "Manager Wei, let me do it. Teach me how to make you happy."
"Call me Sister Juan," Wei Sujuan said, giving way and teaching her how to please Fang Zhenyu while she massaged him.
Pan Jiu Mei learned very quickly, and Fang Zhenyu felt incredibly comfortable. Unfortunately, after only a short while, she couldn't hold back any longer. She opened her legs and cried out, "Brother, give it to me, I feel so uncomfortable inside."
Seeing that the tender bud had grown into a bead, and that the entrance of her vagina was glistening with moisture, Fang Zhenyu knew that she had reached the peak of excitement. Without further hesitation, he grasped the spear and thrust it into the red, plump little opening. The two were quickly joined together. Fang Zhenyu propped himself up, kissed Pan Jiumei's delicate face, and asked, "Jiumei, does it hurt?"
Deflowering would certainly hurt, but because of thorough preparation and Pan Jiumei's burning desire, she didn't feel much pain. She said shyly, "It doesn't hurt much, it's just that it feels uncomfortable inside. Brother, I was really worried that your big thing would tear my little hole."
Before Fang Zhenyu could answer, Wei Sujuan laughed, "How could that be? Our women's places are very strange; they can accommodate any size. Just enjoy the pleasure I'm bringing you."
Fang Zhenyu didn't speak; he expressed his love for Pan Jiumei through his actions. The two were locked in a passionate embrace, and with Wei Sujuan's guidance, Pan Jiumei, after more than half an hour of intense struggle, finally achieved the greatest pleasure a woman could dream of and fainted.
Holding Fang Zhenyu's spear stained with Pan Jiumei's virgin blood, Wei Sujuan exclaimed, "What a treasure!" She then straddled him and began to move. A series of moans escaped her lips. She had initially thought that Fang Zhenyu wouldn't last long due to the difficulty of penetration, but to her surprise, he only reached his climax when she was almost like Pan Jiumei. When his powerful thrusts entered her, she felt so blissful she wanted to die.
Pan Jiumei had already woken up and witnessed Wei Sujuan's beautiful state as she received Fang Zhenyu's semen. She was filled with envy and pressed her high breasts against Fang Zhenyu, saying shyly, "Brother, I want to be as beautiful as Sister Juan."
"Don't worry, I'll give it to you, but it depends on the time," Fang Zhenyu said, explaining why.
Pan Jiumei said, "I'm not afraid of having children. In our Yao family, women with children are more popular!"
"Alright, wait a moment, I'll give them to you." Fang Zhenyu agreed when he heard her say that. In his opinion, having another child wouldn't affect the family. In fact, Ning Yufang and the others hoped that he would have more children, preferably to raise for the Ning family so they could carry on the family line.
"Thank you!"
After exchanging sweet words for a while, Fang Zhenyu's virility returned, and naturally, another fierce battle ensued. Wei Sujuan rarely had the opportunity to play so freely with Fang Zhenyu, so she was quite wild as well, until almost dawn before letting Fang Zhenyu rest.
The two women embraced Fang Zhenyu on either side and fell asleep. In her dream, Pan Jiumei murmured, "Brother, being your woman is really wonderful. I want you to penetrate me forever." Wei Sujuan, who was still awake, couldn't help but chuckle to herself. How could every woman be so wanton? Although she was usually very proper, she had changed after meeting Fang Zhenyu. She really didn't know how she would live without Fang Zhenyu. Lost in thought, she fell asleep.
Tuesday, August 15, 1995, Fangjia Building .
Fang Zhenyu carefully read Yan Ruyu's investigation report, while Yan Ruyu nestled in his arms, gently stroking the bulge between his legs, a blush spreading across her face. For the past month or so, except when the H paper mill called her back, she had been immersed in the Linhai cannery, pondering how to revive the near-bankrupt factory. Although the work was extremely arduous, she had no complaints about Fang Zhenyu's arrangement; she knew he was doing it for her own good, so she had worked very diligently for the past month.
"How is it?" Seeing Fang Zhenyu place the materials on the table, Yan Ruyu stopped and asked eagerly, after all, it represented over a month of her hard work.
Fang Zhenyu put his arm around her slender waist, kissed her, and said, "Very good. The investigation is very detailed, and the suggestions are relevant to the cannery's actual situation. It should be said that this cannery is still viable." Yan Ruyu
breathed a sigh of relief. Whether the cannery was viable or not didn't matter to her; she only cared about Fang Zhenyu's approval of her work. She said, "Then I can rest for a while."
"How can you rest?" Fang Zhenyu grinned mischievously, his large hand caressing Yan Ruyu's high, firm breasts, beginning to undress her while kissing her lips.
Yan Ruyu had been hoping for no rest in this area, and seeing Fang Zhenyu like this, she was naturally very happy and immediately responded passionately. Before long, both of them were naked. Although she had already decided on her relationship with Kong Lifan, and Kong Lifan often came back to see her, she could never forget the passionate love she had with Fang Zhenyu. Whenever she had time, she would make love to Fang Zhenyu, and with each encounter, she became even more inseparable from him.
Their desires slowly rose, and they made love in the study until Yan Ruyu had no more strength to respond. Ning Yufen came up and naturally joined them. When all three of them had reached their maximum satisfaction, they embraced and comforted each other. Fang Zhenyu pinched Yan Ruyu's nipples, which were even more erect with satisfaction, and asked, "Ruyu, it's been decided that you'll be the factory manager of the cannery. Are you confident?"
"Yes," Yan Ruyu moaned happily, her jade-like hand caressing Fang Zhenyu's member, which was covered in her and Ning Yufen's vaginal fluids, and said, "But I need your support first."
"Of course, Zhenyu will always support you with this treasure." Ning Yufen replied before Fang Zhenyu could answer.
Fang Zhenyu hugged her tighter and quickened the movement of his large hands on her breasts, saying, "Of course I will fully support you. I have a preliminary plan to control all the enterprises along the Linhai trade route. You are our pawn in this operation; you must take over the cannery."
"You trust me that much?" Yan Ruyu was moved when she heard Fang Zhenyu say this. Among so many people, although her abilities were good, she wasn't the best, but Fang Zhenyu had placed such a heavy burden on her shoulders.
Fang Zhenyu said sincerely, "I have complete trust in everyone in our group and in the port development company. I know that compared to Chunmei, you are not as mature in management, but you are young and have more drive than Chunmei, which is why I entrusted you with this important task. I have already spoken with Chunmei and Changlin, and we can fully support you in terms of manpower. As for the financial matters, we will have to work together to resolve them."
"Then where should I start my work?" Yan Ruyu forgot everything else when she talked about work.
"Your investigation report is already very comprehensive. Just develop a plan based on it. The most urgent task is to preserve the export trademark, resume production first, and then find a way to introduce advanced machinery and equipment." Fang Zhenyu told Yan Ruyu all his ideas. Yan Ruyu listened with great interest. Those ideas had all appeared in her mind, but they were not as systematic and thorough as Fang Zhenyu's. Of course, the more she listened, the more convinced she became of Fang Zhenyu.
After their conversation came to an end, Ning Yufen smiled and said, "We've finished discussing work matters; now it's time to relax."
Yan Ruyu noticed that Fang Zhenyu had actually stood up again. Since everything had been clarified, and she had come to the Fang family hoping to gain more of Fang Zhenyu's love, the three of them resumed their passionate encounter.
This time, it was just as intense, and Yan Ruyu was speechless with pleasure until Ning Yufen told her to get up so they could clean up the mess. She then went to the bathroom with Fang Zhenyu to clean themselves. The two caressed each other and whispered sweet nothings, creating a very warm and romantic scene. Back in the study, they were still naked.
Fang Zhenyu continued to comfort her, saying, "Xinguang has gained a lot of experience now. Find out what his thoughts are and help him develop further."
Seeing how much Fang Zhenyu cared for her family, Yan Ruyu loved him even more and said, "I will keep that in mind, thank you."
Ning Yufen said, "Don't be silly, we're all family. You know he's always been very caring towards his own people."
Fang Zhenyu said, "Of course we should care about our own people, but we need to be selective. For those who are capable, we should let them fully utilize their talents. For those with less ability, we should care for them in their daily lives. We can't let caring for our family affect our careers."
"Don't worry, I understand," Yan Ruyu said earnestly.
Just then, the phone rang. Fang Zhenyu picked up the receiver and heard a very gentle voice: "I miss you so much!"
Fang Zhenyu immediately recognized who it was and asked, "Xiaohong, how are you? Is your mother better?" It turned out to be Qin Xiaohong calling. She had originally planned to continue her internship in Linhai this holiday, but because her mother was ill, she had to go back to take care of her and couldn't come.
"I'm fine, and my mom is fine too. Thank you. I just miss you so much. The fruit is ripe, but no one comes to pick it." Qin Xiaohong's words revealed boundless longing.
"I miss you too. Actually, I shouldn't be the one harvesting the fruit."
"But I've tried, and no one can replace you." Qin Xiaohong spoke with deep affection.
Fang Zhenyu was speechless for a long time before saying, "If that's the case, then fly over here!"
"No, I'm already very happy that you said that. I will take your words as motivation to study hard. Once I've learned my knowledge, I'll come back to your side and receive your love."
Fang Zhenyu didn't know what to say. After a while, he asked, "How are your sister and her son?"
"They're both fine!"
"I thought you had forgotten about us!" Qin Yihong's voice came from the other end of the line.
"How could that be!" Fang Zhenyu became excited again, whispering sweet nothings to Qin Yihong, far more explicit and lewd than what he said to Qin Xiaohong. Yan Ruyu and Ning Yufen, standing nearby, were aroused once more. After he put down the phone, the two women, despite their exhaustion, resumed their passionate encounter with Fang Zhenyu.
On Sunday, August 20, 1995, in the Workers' New Village,
Shangguan Hao and Wang Peiying were playing with Xiao Ning at home. Because it was Sunday, Xiao Jian had gone back to Xu Xiangjun's place, giving them some free time. Seeing that it was almost four o'clock, Wang Peiying handed Xiao Ning over to Aunt Thirteen to prepare dinner. Fang Zhenyu knocked on the door and came in, followed by Ning Yufen and Ning Yuzhi.
"It's my own house, I have a key, why didn't you just open the door? Why knock? Don't you think I'm tired enough already?" Seeing them, Wang Peiying was actually quite happy, but she muttered under her breath.
Ning Yuzhi laughed, "With Uncle Hao home, we're afraid of seeing some scenes that aren't suitable for children."
Shangguan Hao and Wang Peiying both blushed. Wang Peiying pinched Ning Yuzhi's ear and scolded, "I'll shut your stinking mouth up!"
The family playfully bickered, enjoying each other's company. After things quieted down, Wang Peiying asked, "What's wrong with you all today? Why are you all back?"
Fang Zhenyu said, "Today is your birthday. Yufang and Yuwei aren't home, so we decided to come back here to celebrate for you. It'll save us from having too many people and disturbing you two."
"Actually, there's no need for that. Your Uncle Hao and I have already celebrated," Wang Peiying said a little embarrassedly. Indeed, she and Shangguan Hao had already celebrated her lunar birthday.
"Mom, how can we celebrate together? That was your private time together. This is our way of showing filial piety as your children," Ning Yuzhi said.
Wang Peiying blushed and said, "I won't go crazy with you. I'll go get you something to eat."
"Mom, no need. I've already had someone bring it," Fang Zhenyu said.
Wang Peiying looked at Fang Zhenyu affectionately and said, "Thank you for your trouble."
Seeing their mother's concern for Fang Zhenyu, Ning Yufen and Ning Yuzhi almost became jealous. If it weren't for their deep love for Fang Zhenyu, the Ning family might have faced quite a bit of turmoil. Now everyone was happy. Ning Yufen hugged and kissed Xiao Ning. Xiao Ning had been on a blind date with Wang Peiying in the Workers' New Village, but with Ning Yufen in the Fang Family Building. They were even closer than with his mother, Ning Yufang.
As everyone was talking, the phone rang. It was Zhong Yuguang, saying he was away on a business trip and couldn't come back, but he was wishing him a happy birthday over the phone. Wang Peiying was naturally even happier. What made her even happier was that Xiao Jian and Yue Shan had also come, and Xu Xiangjun and Zhang Bei had followed, making it another lively occasion.
"Zhenyu, you are truly perfect in your conduct. It's just a pity that Wenxin doesn't understand anything," Shangguan Hao said with a sigh.
"Who said I'm being unreasonable?" Just as Shangguan Hao finished speaking, a sweet voice rang out from the doorway, followed by the beautiful figure of Shangguan Wenxin, carrying a large bag. She handed the bag to Wang Peiying and said, "Happy birthday, Mom!" Then she turned to her father and said, "Dad, you don't even remember Mom's birthday? Are you even a daughter?"
Wang Peiying was overjoyed and hugged and kissed Shangguan Wenxin.
"Mom, I'm going to announce that we're severing our mother-daughter relationship," Ning Yuzhi said with a smile.
Wang Peiying knew her daughter was joking, so she didn't care and said, "Okay, go ahead and publish it in the newspaper." Everyone joked around until the hotel delivered the banquet, at which point they stopped, and Ning Yuheng returned.
The family banquet proceeded in a festive atmosphere. Besides Shangguan Hao, only Fang Zhen was present, and he had relationships with women other than Wang Peiying, making the scene even more outrageous. Whether Shangguan Hao was used to it or not, he simply smiled as he watched them.
Zhang Bei's feelings were the most complicated during the gathering. She noticed that her twelve-year-old daughter was constantly clinging to Fang Zhenyu, and it seemed their relationship had gone beyond a simple godfather-goddaughter bond. Unable to speak up, she could only watch silently, hoping her intuition was wrong.
In fact, Zhang Bei's feeling was entirely correct. Ever since overhearing Jingjing and Tingting's conversation with Aunt Thirteen, Yue Shan's mindset had changed. She had a vague understanding of matters between men and women. Of course, this didn't mean she had fallen in love with Fang Zhenyu, but she was indeed seeking the pleasure of physical intimacy with a man, and she had found it. The sensations with Fang Zhenyu were different from before, making her blush and enjoying it immensely.
Fang Zhenyu, however, didn't notice this. Aside from chatting and laughing with the women, he discussed the port development with Shangguan Hao. In just over six months, the port had developed rapidly, attracting many large companies. Although Fang Zhenyu was intelligent, he lacked experience, and with the seasoned Shangguan Hao present, he naturally sought his advice earnestly.
Wang Peiying noticed Fang Zhenyu's situation. Seeing that they had finished eating, she called the women aside so Fang Zhenyu could have a proper chat with Shangguan Hao. The women, reminded by Wang Peiying, obediently left.
Around 9 PM, Fang Zhenyu no longer had time to talk to Shangguan Hao, as Wu Xuedong, Zheng Bin, and others had arrived. Ning Yuzhi was heavily pregnant, and An Jing was holding a newborn baby boy. The room became lively again. Under these circumstances, Fang Zhenyu couldn't possibly speak to Ning Yuzhi or An Jing. He could only exchange affectionate glances with Wu Xuedong and Zheng Bin when they weren't looking. Of course, he could still hold his son, but only for a short while, as Wang Peiying quickly lured the women aside.
So, Fang Zhenyu, Shangguan Hao, and the others started discussing the development of Linhai. Although Zheng Bin had gone to work in another county, it was still a county within Linhai City, and he was quite familiar with the situation there. Naturally, the conversation went very smoothly. Anjing was worried that Zheng Bin might have a rift with Fang Zhenyu because of his son's situation, but seeing them like this put her at ease.
The group was so focused on brainstorming ideas for Linhai's future development that they forgot the purpose of the gathering. It was only after Anjing reminded them that they started cutting the cake to celebrate Wang Peiying's birthday. Wang Peiying was naturally very happy to have so many people celebrating her birthday. They played for another hour before dispersing.
Fang Zhenyu originally wanted to return to the Fang family mansion immediately, but he couldn't resist Xu Xiangjun's gentle gaze. He had to avoid Wang Peiying's eyes and invited Ning Yufen and her sisters upstairs. Since it was several women together, Fang Zhenyu wasn't worried about any problems and satisfied Xu Xiangjun's request before leaving.
As Fang Zhenyu left the workers' new village surrounded by the Ning sisters, Ning Yufen couldn't help but say with some concern, "Zhenyu, you need to take better care of your health. Doing this all the time might not be enough for you."
Fang Zhenyu, however, pinched her prominent breasts and laughed, "Don't worry, I feel great. I'll definitely feed you all well."
"Get lost!" Ning Yufen slapped his hand away, causing the other women to giggle.

(Volume Six) Chapter Twelve: Rainy Night Passion (End)

Chapter Twelve: Rainy Night Passion
On Wednesday, August 23, 1995
, after the meeting at the Oriental Group, Tan Chunmei, Chen Changlin, and others returned to the general manager's office, with Fu Xiaohua following them in. After everyone was seated, Chen Changlin said, "Chunmei, I'm afraid it will be difficult to arrange for this year's graduates."
"Yes!" Tan Chunmei sighed as well. Today was the summary meeting for the college and vocational school graduates who had been on probation this year. Compared to last year, the Oriental Group had taken in nearly twenty more graduates this year. They had thought that, like last year, some would be unwilling to work for the group, but judging from the preliminary assessment at today's meeting, not a single person was willing to leave. This was naturally a headache for the decision-makers of the Oriental Group .
Fu Xiaohua, not knowing the inside story, asked, "Isn't it good that everyone is so willing to stay and work?"
"Having more talent is good, but..." Chen Changlin hesitated, after all, Fu Xiaohua was an outsider in his eyes.
Tan Chunmei didn't have such concerns and said, "Before the company goes public, we can't accommodate so many people all at once."
Yan Ruyu said, "Don't worry, since President Fang has agreed to take so many people, he must have a solution."
Upon hearing this, Tan Chunmei smiled and said, "So, you're willing to leave?"
Chen Changlin also stared wide-eyed at Yan Ruyu. The group's senior management knew about the offer to send Yan Ruyu to work at the Linhai Cannery, but Yan Ruyu had consistently refused. Now that she had said so, it meant she had agreed. Fang Zhenyu had promised to bring some people with her if she went to the cannery, and even promised those people that if things didn't go well, they could come back. However, Chen Changlin didn't understand why Fang Zhenyu would try to persuade Yan Ruyu.
Yan Ruyu blushed and said, "Since Director Luo and General Manager Fang trust me so much, I'll give it a try. But if things don't go well, I hope you won't laugh at me when I come back."
"Wait a minute, you said Director Yan is leaving? Where is she going?" Fu Xiaohua asked. Although she often spent time with Fang Zhenyu, because she wasn't part of the group, Fang Zhenyu hadn't told her about Yan Ruyu's arrangements.
Tan Chunmei and Chen Changlin didn't answer Fu Xiaohua's question. Tan Chunmei asked Yan Ruyu with concern, "What about the expansion of the Lincheng Printing Factory if you leave?" Although Yan Ruyu had gone back to the head office to investigate the cannery, another task was to expand the Zhenlincheng Printing Factory, hence Tan Chunmei's question.
"There shouldn't be any problems. Xinguang is in your hands now," Yan Ruyu said.
"Don't worry, we're sisters, we won't stand idly by," Li Fanghua said. After having a child and returning to work, she looked even younger and more vibrant. She was now succeeding Sun Shaomei as director, while Sun Shaomei had become the general manager's assistant.
Yan Ruyu naturally understood her sisters' meaning and blushed slightly, but because Chen Changlin was present, she didn't say anything and said, "Then I'll thank you in advance." Then, she told Fu Xiaohua about her job at the Linhai Cannery, and said sincerely, "Big reporter, you have to help me with the media."
Fu Xiaohua was initially a little unhappy that they hadn't answered her questions, but when she heard Yan Ruyu say it, she knew it was a very important matter, and now that Yan Ruyu had personally asked for her help, she happily said, "Just like Fanghua said, we're sisters, no problem. Just tell me how you want me to report it."
"Okay, I'll discuss it with you later," Yan Ruyu said gratefully, and then discussed with Tan Chunmei and the others who they should bring along.
Seeing that they were all focused on Yan Ruyu's matter, Chen Changlin said, "I think we should wait a bit. I have something to take care of, and everyone has been too busy with work lately. How about we talk about the establishment of the preparatory office for the listed company first?" It turned out that the group company had already developed to a certain scale. According to Fang Zhenyu, although it had not yet met the conditions for listing, all the preparatory work should have begun. Therefore, he instructed Chen Changlin and the others to discuss this matter after this meeting, because the group's work was too busy, and it was difficult for several people to find time to meet together.
Among the group's senior management, besides Fang Zhenyu, Chen Changlin was the only man. So, when Tan Chunmei and the others started talking, they completely forgot about him. Tan Chunmei, having received instructions from Fang Zhenyu and knowing that Chen Changlin was even busier than she was, quickly apologized, saying, "Secretary Chen, I'm sorry, I completely forgot you were here."
Chen Changlin's relationship with them was quite special. If he weren't so busy, he would also enjoy being with these young and beautiful women. Therefore, he laughed and said, "What's there to apologize for? I'm overjoyed to be able to admire your beauty all day long. It's just that if I don't complete the task, I'm afraid President Fang will fire me, and I won't have the chance to feast my eyes on you anymore."
Tan Chunmei and the other women were surprised that Chen Changlin could joke like that. After a moment of surprise, they all laughed. Once the laughter subsided, they began discussing the personnel for setting up the preparatory office. Before they began, Tan Chunmei solemnly told Fu Xiaohua, "Xiaohua, I don't want to hide these things from you, but it's not time to reveal them to the outside world yet. You must keep it a secret for us." "
Don't worry, I know what to do." Fu Xiaohua knew they were talking about trade secrets. She loved Fang Zhenyu deeply, so how could she leak any secrets?
Chen Changlin originally wanted Fu Xiaohua to leave, but seeing that Tan Chunmei had said so, she gave up the idea.
Soon, everyone decided that Sun Shaomei would be in charge of this work, but when it came to the specific staff, they ran into trouble. At this point, they realized that they didn't have any talent in this area. Finally, Tan Chunmei said, "I think we should transfer Gao Na to be Shaomei's assistant. As for the other professionals, I think we should ask President Fang for permission to recruit them all externally."
Everyone thought there was no other way, so they all agreed with Tan Chunmei's suggestion.
After discussing the personnel adjustments needed due to Sun Shaomei and Gao Na's job changes, Chen Changlin left. Watching his retreating figure, Fu Xiaohua laughed, "Sister Chunmei, your Party Secretary is really something. If we're not careful, our secret will definitely be exposed."
"So you have to be careful when you come here in the future. Do you think he's blind? Actually, he has some suspicions about us, he just didn't expect we're all cut from the same cloth," Li Fanghua said seriously.
Fu Xiaohua stuck out her tongue and then listened quietly to their arrangements for future work and the personnel composition for Yan Ruyu at the cannery. Although she was a well-known reporter in Linhai City, she didn't know much about how businesses operated, so she could only listen quietly from the side. Sometimes, she felt a little pathetic because she felt she couldn't help Fang Zhenyu.
Yan Ruyu seemed to see through her thoughts, so after everything was agreed upon, she put her arm around her slender waist and said, "Big reporter, you don't need to feel guilty. Don't worry, by helping me promote the cannery, you're helping your lover." With that, she pulled her away.
On Tuesday, August 29, 1995,
Zhang Xia and Qiu Lan from Xiajiang Village returned to the service department after delivering the dishes to the guests' rooms, taking a breather. Although it was already autumn, the island's charming scenery and the availability of autumn fruits still attracted many visitors. They were exhausted, but very happy. After all, the development of the island had brought prosperity to Xiajiang Village. The villagers' lives were much better than a year ago, and their Xiaomin brother was leading everyone in weaving, further improving the village's life and making him a local celebrity.
Seeing Zhang Xia's large pregnant belly, Qiu Lan asked with concern, "Sister Xia, taking care of the baby must be hard."
"It is hard," Zhang Xia said, seeing that no one else was around, "but the thought of taking care of the baby for my beloved makes me incredibly happy."
"Yes, as long as it's someone you love, doing anything for them is happiness," Qiu Lan sighed. In Xiajiang Village, she was probably the only one who knew that the child in Zhang Xia's belly was Fang Zhenyu's.
"And you, you're getting married soon, who are you planning to take care of the baby for?" Zhang Xia asked.
Lei Jiehua, Zhang Xia, and Qiu Lan were engaged in a marriage of convenience. All three knew their shared tragedy, and therefore, they had a very close bond. Lei Jiehua was pregnant with Lei Xiaomin's child, while Zhang Xia's was Fang Zhenyu's. Qiu Lan, of course, didn't want to have a child for her disabled husband, so she said, "Of course I want my child to be your brother, but I don't know if such an opportunity will come."
Although Zhang Xia felt wronged for her brother, she and Lei Jiehua were already in this situation, so she couldn't say anything to Qiu Lan. Besides, of the three, she was the happiest, because she had not only gained Fang Zhenyu but also Lei Xiaomin, and compared to Lei Jiehua and Qiu Lan, she had an extra man. She said, "There should be an opportunity, and tonight is a very good one."
"How so?" Qiu Lan asked in surprise.
"Trust me, as long as you take good care of the guests staying here tonight, I guarantee you will get what you want." Zhang Xia didn't say it explicitly; how could she tell Qiu Lan that two of the female guests were also Fang Zhenyu's mistresses?
It turned out that Su Weipeng, Qi Chaowei, and others were staying here tonight. They brought the same women they brought last year, except that Lin Xiaoying brought an extra little boy. Accompanying them was Tan Chunmei, the general manager of Dongfang Printing Group. She knew from Fang Yuqiong that Tan Chunmei and Lin Xiaoying were both Fang Zhenyu's lovers.
With Zhang Xia six or seven months pregnant, Qiu Lan naturally took on more of the tasks of greeting the guests. After chatting for a while, Qiu Lan still couldn't figure out how Zhang Xia knew Fang Zhenyu would be coming that evening. Then she heard the guests order drinks, so she took them in. Seeing the scene inside, even though she herself was Fang Zhenyu's mistress, she still blushed. Apart from Tan Chunmei, whom she recognized, the other three women were sitting in men's laps, their clothes disheveled. She took in the drinks and was about to leave when the man surnamed Su's words made her stop and pour them drinks.
The man surnamed Su asked Tan Chunmei, "President Tan, President Fang said he'd be here, but we haven't seen him yet. Are you lying to us? If you are, don't blame us for being rude to you tonight."
Tan Chunmei smiled and said, "Wait until you've managed to handle Miss Su. But President Fang will definitely come. You helped us a lot with printing the textbooks, and he already feels very bad that he didn't have time to thank you. Now that you're here, how could he not come to visit you? But as you know, President Fang is very busy, so he might be a little late."
"Yes, President Fang is a man of his word, how could he not come?" the man surnamed Qi said, supporting Tan Chunmei. The
man surnamed Su said, "President Fang helped you so much, arranging a place for you to raise your son, of course you're speaking up for him."
Tan Chunmei smiled and said, "If Director Su also wants to raise another son, President Fang would be happy to help." She gave Lin Xiaoying a meaningful look.
No one else saw her glance at Lin Xiaoying, but Qiu Lan did, though she didn't know why. Knowing Fang Zhenyu would be coming tonight, she was already very happy. Afraid of showing it in front of the guests, she quickly finished pouring the drinks and left.
Back at the service area, Zhang Xia asked with a smile, "So, is your lover coming tonight?"
Qiu Lan retorted playfully, "Isn't my lover your lover too?" Unable to contain her curiosity, she asked, "Sister Xia, how did you know President Tan is also his lover?" She understood that Zhang Xia knew Fang Zhenyu was coming because Tan Chunmei was there, but she didn't know how important Su Weipeng and the others were to Fang Zhenyu.
Zhang Xia hesitated for a moment, then told her what she had heard from Fang Yuqiong. She was about to leave, and if she didn't explain, Qiu Lan might ruin Fang Zhenyu's plans. After speaking, she asked, "Qiu Lan, have you slept with my brother?"
"Your brother is so lecherous, do you think I could avoid him?" Qiu Lan blushed and retorted. Although she was no longer a virgin, Qiulan still felt incredibly shy when the topic came up. Before being with Fang Zhenyu, she had remained chaste. Even though Zhang Xia's younger brother had repeatedly tried to seduce her, she hadn't agreed. But after experiencing the pleasures of a man, she slept with her fiancé. It was quite remarkable that she had managed to hide the fact that she was no longer a virgin. It was just a pity…
Seeing Qiulan's expression, Zhang Xia knew that Qiulan, like herself, hadn't found satisfaction with her husband. She sighed, "It's painful, isn't it?"
Since Zhang Xia had said this, Qiulan had no reason to hide anything and shared her feelings. Zhang Xia also shared her own troubles, and the two women, sharing the same plight, missed Fang Zhenyu even more. Qiulan said, "Sister Xia, why don't you stay here tonight?" When Qiulan was with Fang Zhenyu, he was with Zhang Xia and Fang Yuqiong, so she had no doubt that having Zhang Xia as well would leave her unsatisfied.
Zhang Xia sighed, "Do you think I don't want to? It's just that I'm in a terrible state right now, not suitable for doing this kind of thing. Besides, it's not my shift. Staying would arouse suspicion, and I don't want to lose future opportunities for an affair." She then advised Qiu Lan, "Qiu Lan, we're already lucky to have his love. Be careful not to let people gossip about him; he's our hope for the future."
Qiu Lan understood Fang Zhenyu's importance. Even without their affair, Xiajiang Village couldn't function without him. She immediately replied, "Sister Xia, don't worry, I'll be careful."
After talking for a while, Qiu Lan went inside to check again. When she came out, Fang Zhenyu and Lei Xiaomin had arrived, along with Fang Zhenyu's driver, Qianru. With Lei Xiaomin present, the two women couldn't express their feelings to Fang Zhenyu, but the deep concern in his eyes was enough to make them happy. Lei Xiaomin went inside to greet the guests and then left with Zhang Xia.
Qiu Lan thought she wouldn't be able to be intimate with Fang Zhenyu until at least midnight, but to her surprise, Fang Zhenyu came out shortly after. Upon seeing Qiu Lan, he pulled her into his arms, kissed her, and asked, "Qiu Lan, are you alright?"
Qiu Lan felt incredibly happy and nestled tightly into Fang Zhenyu's embrace, saying, "I'm fine, I just missed you so much." She then returned the kiss, kissing Fang Zhenyu passionately.
After a long kiss, they separated. Fang Zhenyu quietly instructed Qiu Lan on what to do that night before going back inside.
Looking at Fang Zhenyu's tall figure, recalling the pleasure of their intimacy, and knowing she would soon receive his love again, Qiu Lan's heart was filled with sweetness. She followed Fang Zhenyu's instructions and prepared everything. She believed that tonight she would experience the most wonderful pleasure, and that her wish would be fulfilled.
Thursday, August 31, 1995.
Rain poured down on the banks of the Jinhua River. Fang Zhenyu drove his car, speeding along the road from the ancient banyan tree to the port. Strong winds made landfall yesterday, and torrential rain had been falling for a day and a night. Although he was in the city, he was worried about the port and his riverside development projects. So, even though the rain hadn't stopped and it was getting late, he drove alone down the river to inspect the flood situation.
Despite the fierce winds and torrential rain, he was in good spirits because all the construction sites along the river were well-prepared for flood prevention, so despite the rising river, there wasn't much damage. At Gu Rong School, Sun Xiaomei wanted him to stay, but he thought that since it wasn't far from the port and he didn't know the situation there, he continued on his way. After crossing a low-lying area of about one kilometer, Fang Zhenyu felt relieved. This was the lowest point between Gu Rong and the port; he had arrived just in time. At the current rate of rise, the car probably wouldn't be able to cross in another twenty minutes. He stopped the car and observed the river situation not far away through the window.
The rain gradually subsided. Seeing that it was getting late and he had gathered the information he needed, Fang Zhenyu drove off again. However, after only about a kilometer, he saw a person wearing a raincoat riding a motorcycle towards him. He immediately stopped. The motorcycle stopped beside his car; it was Chen Bingbing. He shouted, "Chen Bingbing, what are you doing here?" Chen Bingbing
didn't answer, but instead shouted, "Mr. Fang, the bridge ahead is broken; we can't cross it."
"Oh no!" Fang Zhenyu thought to himself. Worried that the low-lying area they had just passed was now impassable, he hurriedly told Chen Bingbing, "Hurry up, or we won't be able to cross that side either. I'll turn back right away." Seeing Chen Bingbing drive away, he carefully turned around and drove back the way he came.
When Fang Zhenyu saw Chen Bingbing, he found her lying on the ground, the motorcycle on top of her, its front facing him. Clearly, the motorcycle had stalled halfway through the journey, and she had been crushed while trying to push it back. Fang Zhenyu was extremely anxious and quickly jumped off the motorcycle. While pulling it up, he asked, "Bingbing, are you alright?"
Chen Bingbing got up and said, "I'm fine."
Fang Zhenyu was relieved. Looking at her,
he saw she was soaked to the bone and covered in mud. He took a towel from the motorcycle and handed it to her, saying, "Quickly wipe yourself clean." By this time, it was already dark. Chen Bingbing took off her raincoat and dried herself. She then realized that her thin clothes clung to her body, revealing her shapely figure. Under the bright headlights, her underwear was visible. Although Fang Zhenyu wasn't looking at her, she couldn't help but blush.
Fang Zhenyu had no time to think about her; he was preoccupied with figuring out how to leave this place. The car was obviously impassable, but could they walk? The road was narrow and winding, and it was dark, so that was also impossible. It seemed they would have to wait for the floodwaters to recede or for daylight to break. Just then, the heavy rain started again, and he quickly called out, "Get in the car first!"
The two got into the car, and Fang Zhenyu learned that Chen Bingbing had been stranded by the flood while inspecting work in the countryside. As they were talking, Chen Bingbing sneezed, and the two realized she was soaking wet. Fang Zhenyu turned off the car lights and, while taking off his coat, said, "Why don't you change in the back seat?"
Although shy, Chen Bingbing was also freezing, so she climbed into the back seat, took off her wet clothes, and put on Fang Zhenyu's coat. Even though she knew it was dark and she couldn't see, she still said shyly, "Mr. Fang, you can't peek!"
Fang Zhenyu laughed, "Wouldn't it be stupid not to peek when a beautiful woman is changing?" Although he said this, he didn't turn around.
Chen Bingbing felt a little disappointed. After changing, she spoke to Fang Zhenyu, but found it very uncomfortable to talk to him from one in front of the other, so she said, "Mr. Fang, why don't you come to the back too?"
Fang Zhenyu also felt uncomfortable and said, "Okay," and climbed into the back seat.
As they chatted, a sudden clap of lightning and thunder startled Chen Bingbing, who cried out and threw herself into Fang Zhenyu's arms. Fang Zhenyu instinctively
tightened his embrace, asking, "Chen Bingbing, what's wrong?" "I...I'm afraid of thunder!" Chen Bingbing's heart pounded. The lightning had revealed Fang Zhenyu's strong chest, and his embrace felt so reassuring. Instead of pulling away, she clung to him.
A moment later, Fang Zhenyu sensed something amiss. He gently pushed Chen Bingbing away, saying, "Chen Bingbing, you're not trying to tempt me into a crime, are you?"
"Do you dare?" Chen Bingbing replied, then added in a dazed voice, "I still prefer you calling me Bingbing."
With the beautiful woman in his arms, Fang Zhenyu felt a little lost, especially as his hand touched Chen Bingbing's breast, its elasticity stimulating his desire. He couldn't help but gently knead it, and his lips moved to kiss her delicate face.
Chen Bingbing also found it incredibly exciting and surprisingly reciprocated, bringing her lips to meet his. Their lips finally met, and both were lost in the passionate kiss. At this moment, Fang Zhenyu's large hands were kneading her erect nipples, nibbling at her small earlobe. Feeling the trembling and twisting of the woman in his arms, his desire intensified.
"Don't...you can't possibly be thinking...um..." Chen Bingbing noticed that Fang Zhenyu had actually removed his already barely covering coat. She tried to stand up in embarrassment, but Fang Zhenyu's skillful hands made her weak and trembling uncontrollably. When she felt his hot, hard object pressing against her bare buttocks, she opened her eyes in disbelief. Before she could react, he had already forcefully spread her legs.
Fang Zhenyu's large hands took advantage of this, conquering and plunging her. Under his caresses, wave after wave of pleasure made her forget everything, and she began to moan. Fang Zhenyu felt the warm, slippery, and writhing body beneath his fingers. He knew she was ready to accept him, and his own erection was poised to strike, rubbing against the opening of her vulva without penetrating. Chen Bingbing's delicate body was almost driven mad by the pent-up heat in her lower abdomen, and she couldn't help but moan softly.
"Do you like it?" Fang Zhenyu forcefully suppressed the overwhelming desire within him and recklessly increased the speed of his finger movements.
"Mmm... I... I like it..." Immersed in the tide of passionate desire, Chen Bingbing cried out her inner longing.
Fang Zhenyu could no longer control himself. He withdrew his hand, gripped Chen Bingbing's full buttocks, and thrust into her violently. Hearing her joyful cries as he filled her, his reason completely collapsed. He let his excited masculinity thrust and pound rapidly inside her... His hard, full member filled her body, and the domineering, possessive rhythm turned Chen Bingbing's soft moans into rapid groans...
They changed positions and angles countless times until finally, Chen Bingbing could no longer withstand Fang Zhenyu's onslaught. At that moment, Fang Zhenyu's body trembled, and his abundant, hot semen poured into Chen Bingbing's uterus, giving her an unprecedented pleasure. She couldn't help but cry out.
Everything fell silent; even the wind and rain outside stopped. Fang Zhenyu gently stroked Chen Bingbing's smooth skin, saying guiltily, "Bingbing, I'm sorry."
Chen Bingbing had also come to her senses, but due to the excitement just now, her skin was still very sensitive. Fang Zhenyu's caresses were still so wonderful, reminding her of what Xu Xiangjun had said to her on this road. Usually, she also had feelings for Fang Zhenyu, but because he already had a wife, she had never had the thought of being with him. Now that this had happened, what was there to say? She could only attribute it all to fate. She said softly, "There's nothing to be sorry about. We're both adults. A man and a woman alone together, and I'm dressed like this, it's normal for this to happen."
"But..."
"Don't say anything. You made me feel very comfortable. Just don't forget me in the future." Chen Bingbing said, kissing Fang Zhenyu's big mouth, sealing his words.
Fang Zhenyu was deeply moved, and his hands and mouth naturally began to move again. So the two of them were entangled again, and soon, the sounds of passion were loud again.
On Tuesday, September 5, 1995,
Ye Peidong, from Zhenhua Corporation, emerged from the bathroom. Chen Chunyan was still lying naked on the sofa, a towel on her buttocks, her beautiful legs spread wide, her labia purplish-red from the recent vigorous activity, her vagina wide open, and a white, sticky substance slowly overflowing from it. Seeing this, he couldn't help but laugh, "You slut, get up already, it'll be bad if someone comes."
Chen Chunyan sat up, cleaning herself of the mess, and said seductively, "When I meet you, I can't help but be slutty." Then she went into the bathroom. She was telling the truth; she had slept with many men, but only Ye Peidong could truly satisfy her.
Ye Peidong smiled smugly, sat down at his desk, and lit a cigarette. In this area, he considered himself a master, and Chen Chunyan was his equal, a worthy opponent, so he was happy to frequently find release with her.
A short while later, Chen Chunyan emerged from the bathroom and gently sat on Ye Peidong's lap, her face beaming with satisfaction. She kissed him and asked, "Was it comfortable?"
"Mmm," Ye Peidong replied, his hand unconsciously caressing her firm breasts.
Chen Chunyan giggled and asked, "Chen Bingbing is so beautiful, she should satisfy you even more, right?"
Ye Peidong remained silent.
"Really? You still haven't gotten her? This isn't like you, Mr. Ye, Ye Peidong." Chen Chunyan noticed the change in Ye Peidong's expression and asked in surprise.
"Maybe she's really innocent. I've touched her everywhere, but she just won't let go at the last hurdle." Ye Peidong sighed. With his personality, if it were anyone else, he would have forced himself on them long ago. Unfortunately, she was the mayor's daughter, and he was pursuing her more for economic gain. In his heart, Shangguan Wenxin was his ideal woman. Perhaps this was the psychology of "the unattainable is the best."
"Pfft!" Chen Chunyan laughed and said, "What 'pure'? These days, there aren't many virgins even among high school students, let alone college students. I think she's afraid you'll find out she's not a virgin and then reject her."
Ye Peidong felt that Chen Chunyan's statement that Chen Bingbing might not be a virgin had some merit, but saying she was afraid he wouldn't want her was giving herself too much credit. Nowadays, if a girl dares to have a relationship before marriage, why would she be afraid of being rejected? Besides, she's the mayor's daughter, and he wasn't the most outstanding man, so he said, "She doesn't think that much of me. Forget it, let's not talk about her anymore. Have you finished dealing with that debt I asked you to handle?"
"It's done." As soon as work was mentioned, Chen Chunyan left Ye Peidong's embrace and said earnestly, "Actually, it's just a small section of the project; we don't need to give him so much. If we give it to him, we basically won't make any profit."
Ye Peidong glared at her and said, "Just do as I say." Seeing her confusion, he added, "What I'm interested in isn't those small projects, but the riverside development project he's in charge of."
"Didn't we get the riverside development project from Zhong Yuguang and Chen Xiangdong? What role can he play?" Chen Chunyan asked, puzzled.
Ye Peidong said, "I think you've been worked up too much; your head's a little dizzy. Doesn't his department have big projects along the riverbank? If we can just snag one or two, that'll be enough for us to make a profit. We don't need to be beholden to them every day." Thinking of Zhong Yuguang, Ye Peidong still felt resentful. Such a large-scale project as the riverside development had taken a lot of his persuasion to get even a small, insignificant section.
"He really was overwhelmed by you," Chen Chunyan said coquettishly, realizing she hadn't seen the whole picture. "But we can take things slowly with Zhong Yuguang's matter. There's plenty more to Linhai than this. Once it happens, it'll happen again. By the way, we were so well-prepared this time, the flood didn't cause us any damage, did it?"
"Of course not, and thankfully construction hasn't started yet. If it had, we probably would have wasted a lot of materials," Ye Peidong said proudly.
The two then discussed some company matters. Chen Chunyan said with concern, "As for Chen Bingbing, I think you should spend more time with her. Girls are easily fickle. If you don't keep an eye on her, our work won't be so easy in the future."
"I understand," Ye Peidong replied gratefully. Women like Chen Chunyan, who could stay out of jealousy for the sake of work, were rare indeed, and that was one of the reasons he liked her.
Just then, a report came in that Deputy Director Zhang from the Finance Bureau had come looking for him. Ye Peidong quickly had him invited in, and while straightening Chen Chunyan's disheveled clothes, he asked, "What does this guy want?"
Chen Chunyan, also straightening her clothes, replied, "Who knows? These officials only know how to try and extort money from us. His coming here definitely won't bring anything good. Should I excuse myself?"
"No need," Ye Peidong said. "He knows about your relationship with Chen Xiangdong anyway."
Soon, Zhang Shupei entered. He greeted Chen Chunyan with a beaming smile before turning to Ye Peidong and saying, "Mr. Ye, a big deal has come in."
"Oh?" Ye Peidong was puzzled, as he couldn't imagine what kind of big deal Zhang Shupei could offer. However, he calmly had his secretary serve him tea, invited him to sit down, and then asked, "What kind of big deal?"
Zhang Shupei seemed very excited, saying, "The city has approved our proposal to build the Finance Building. Isn't that a big deal? With your relationship with the mayor, whose building wouldn't be yours?"
Ye Peidong realized that Zhang Shupei wanted to ask for a benefit. The city's Finance Bureau chief had been transferred to the provincial capital, leaving the bureau without a director. Zhang Shupei was in charge of all operations, and naturally, he wanted to finalize the project before a new director was appointed. So he said, "That's great. Although the mayor is helping, we still need your strong support, Director Zhang." He also wanted the project, so he feigned politeness.
Chen Chunyan wasn't interested in this, so she asked, "Director Zhang, how's the investigation into Fang Zhenyu going?"
"No progress yet," Zhang Shupei said. He was no longer interested, but he had to talk to Chen Chunyan because of his relationship with Chen Xiangdong.
Seeing that they were only talking about how to get the project, Chen Chunyan lost interest and took her leave, leaving the two men to discuss it.
Monday, September 11, 1995, Port.
"It's been half a year since I last saw it, and the port has developed so much!" Zhan An said to Fang Zhenyu and Meng Jialiang, who were walking with him on the starting pier. He had come to attend the opening ceremony of the port railway the next day. He hadn't been down here for a long time, so he came early to see how the port was being built. He hadn't expected it to be even better than he had imagined, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Of course, if you hadn't come for another six months, I'm afraid you wouldn't have been able to find your way around without someone to guide you," Shangguan Wenxin, who was following behind Fang Zhenyu, added.
Zhan An looked at Shangguan Wenxin and smiled, "It's hard to say whether the port recognizes you, but it's possible they don't. You look even more beautiful than when your father got married."
Shangguan Wenxin blushed under his gaze and said shyly, "Director Zhan, you're joking." In truth, she was very happy. Since giving her virginity to Fang Zhenyu, her relationship with him made it easy for them to be together, so she received more of his love than others, and she felt herself becoming more and more beautiful.
The crowd following them laughed at their conversation, making Shangguan Wenxin even more shy. She quickly pulled Tang Xiaolan aside. Tang Xiaolan, Fang Zhenyu's current secretary, naturally knew about her and Fang Zhenyu's affair. Seeing that they were away from the crowd, she whispered in Shangguan Wenxin's ear, "Sister Wenxin, does being loved by a man make a woman more beautiful?"
Shangguan Wenxin smiled and said, "If you want to know, just let him love you." She wasn't shy with Tang Xiaolan, because Tang Xiaolan knew a lot about her and Fang Zhenyu.
Tang Xiaolan was also curious about matters between men and women, so she took the opportunity to chat with Shangguan Wenxin.
Zhan An and Fang Zhenyu were now focused on the port's construction. They visited the warehouses under construction, the steel mill preparing to start construction, and the oil and gas terminal invested in by the United States. These places were bustling with people and the roar of machinery, a lively scene that pleased Zhan An. He said to Fang Zhenyu, "Zhenyu, I imagine in two years, the development of Linhai Port will be limitless. What are your next plans?"
Fang Zhenyu thought for a moment and said, "The next plan is under discussion, but there are many disagreements. We might need Secretary Xu and your help." "
What's wrong?"
"Mainly, everyone has differing opinions on the future planning of the port." Fang Zhenyu then explained the various opinions to Zhan An. It turned out that there were several different opinions on how many years of long-term planning should be made for the port's construction. Most people thought it should be three to fifty years, but Fang Zhenyu's idea was at least one hundred years. He concluded by saying, "The biggest problem is that even Secretary Zhong is wavering."
Zhan An asked, "Didn't you already have a plan?"
Fang Zhenyu replied, "The original plan was only preliminary and hadn't been finalized. At the time, I didn't expect the port to develop so quickly, so I didn't dwell on it too much."
"Oh!" Zhan An asked, "So what are your current ideas? Are they feasible?"
Then, while leading Zhan An to visit the port's ongoing construction projects, Fang Zhenyu explained the head office's plans in detail.
Zhan An remained silent, walking, listening, and deep in thought. After Fang Zhenyu finished speaking for a long time, he finally said, "I understand about Zhong Yuguang. Don't worry, I'll talk to Secretary Xu. I think Zhong Yuguang's mind isn't difficult to change. Once he's convinced, the others will be easier to handle." "
That's right," Fang Zhenyu affirmed. "Our plan might make things a bit tough for Linhai City in the next few years, but if we actually do it, it will leave a lot of room for future development, and our descendants will benefit greatly from our far-sighted vision."
"Indeed," Zhan An agreed. Seeing that he had seen everything, he asked, "Is there anything else to see?"
Fang Zhenyu smiled, "The province only gave us a tiny bit of money. You've seen so much; aren't you satisfied?"
Zhan An laughed, "Of course I want to see as much as possible! Don't you always say we should do the most and the biggest things with the least amount of money?"
The others laughed too. Shangguan Wenxin said, "How about we go take a look at the second phase of our Baiyutan Resort?"
Zhan An asked, "The second phase of the resort has started again?"
"Of course! Our resort is doing so well, and it has such great potential, so of course we need to increase investment as soon as possible," Shangguan Wenxin said proudly.
"Okay, let's go take a look," Zhan An said.
Fang Zhenyu, seeing his opinion and considering that the second phase of the project was not far from the resort where Zhan An was staying, did not object. The group got into the car and drove along the coast towards the construction site of the second phase. The main construction site of the second phase was on the small islands near Baiyutan. However, these islands were not very far apart, and the ones currently under construction were even closer to the shore, accessible by a makeshift bridge. The group arrived at one of the small islands, where the workers were preparing to finish work.
After walking around and asking Fang Zhenyu and Shangguan Wenxin a few questions, Zhan An stood at the top of the island and looked out to the distant sea, saying, "Your ideas are excellent. Only when this second phase of the project is completed can Linhai Port truly be considered developed." Pointing to the rolling blue waves in the distance, he continued, "As people, we should be like the sea, possessing a broad mind and lofty aspirations. Currently, you've done quite well, but I also hope you won't become arrogant. Strive to build Linhai Port into the largest sea outlet in our province as soon as possible, and into a renowned cargo distribution center."
Listening to Zhan An's words… Looking at the bustling construction site around them, the group of people who had come along felt their hearts expand. Fang Zhenyu, knowing from his words that he would definitely support him and Secretary Xu in pursuing even greater goals, was greatly encouraged and immediately said firmly, "That's right! We will build our Linhai Port into a world-renowned port and make it the largest industrial base in our province."
Looking at Fang Zhenyu's confident demeanor, Zhan An said, "I believe you can do it. Let's go, I think everyone's probably hungry. Let's go have a drink to our bright future!"
The crowd responded enthusiastically.
(End of Volume Six of *The New Five Golden Flowers*)

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