Chapter 267: Chapter 267
"Rest at home, you guys go ahead." Rong Zhi mumbled as she bit into her candy.
RH Group is also on holiday tomorrow; she plans to head over for a visit to discuss some aspects of the cooperation with the Jin Family.
Yan Yixing noticed her demeanor and decided not to insist; Rong Zhi had spent several days at the Engineering College, and Bai Su was almost turning into a stone monument waiting at home. It was good for the two of them to spend more time together.
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Rong Zhi was half-awake, her mind blank and not yet clear, when a slim, strong hand wrapped around her waist, pulling her back to bed.
The cold scent of mint mixed with tobacco surrounded her nose, relaxing her tense nerves.
"Are you still sleepy?" Bai Su rested his chin on her soft hair, rubbing it. Although Rong Zhi was one-seventy-eight, she was just half a head shorter than him, making it easy to embrace her.
Upon realizing she hadn’t responded after he spoke, he lowered his eyes and gently lifted her chin, "Hmm?"
Rong Zhi’s fox-like eyes were filled with a thin layer of mist; she slowly closed them and then opened them again, "Everything is fine."
"Not fully awake." Bai Su teased, lightly tapping her elegant nose, "Sleep a bit more, I’ll let them leave first so you can rest well."
Rong Zhi nodded, then lifted her eyes, regaining clarity in her gaze, "Bai Su."
He slightly tightened his embrace, his voice soft and gentle, "I’m here."
Winner sent her New Year’s wishes right on time last night, and asked when she’d go to O State. Calculating the time, the CSS project is two-thirds completed; the remaining part can be handled without her, so she can return after the New Year to inspect the results.
Bai Su raised his well-defined eyebrows, "I thought you forgot, okay, I’ll let Jiang Gujun arrange the flight."
Rong Zhi replied with a voice indicating agreement.
Only then did Bai Su touch her forehead, murmuring a ’thank you Brother Zhi,’ and got out of bed.
The logo that once belonged to the Rong Family has been replaced by the newly designed RH Group logo. Rong Zhi exited the parking lot and took the exclusive elevator directly to the president’s office.
Rong Jin has been promoted to vice president by her, and Bai Tingxun continues to stay by her side. The two of them, along with several corporate secretaries, were waiting in the office.
The tall, free-spirited young man pushed open the door; everyone turned upon hearing him and greeted him in unison.
Rong Zhi nodded and took a seat behind the desk. The office chair was carefully selected by the logistics department as the best option; it was extremely comfortable and had a massage function that alleviates back strain from sitting too long.
Compared to the old office chair, it’s like night and day.
Bai Tingxun placed the organized partnership plan with the Jin Family in front of the young man, and steadily reported the work progress over this period.
Rong Zhi knew most of it from Bai Su, and was familiar with the details. As Bai Tingxun spoke, she reviewed the plan, drawing lines through parts that needed edits. By the time Bai Tingxun had finished explaining, she had finalized her corrections.
"Alright, let’s proceed this way."
At the end, she calmly drew her conclusion.
Bai Tingxun’s eyes smiled, nodding earnestly, "Okay, Chairman Rong!"
Next it was Rong Jin’s turn; he had much to report, and the tasks on his shoulders were increasing with his elevated position, but he found it enjoyable.
"...The third quarter is sixty-five percent more profitable than the second quarter... End of year dividends, shareholders can get ten percent more than last year."
Previous partnerships that left with Rong Zhi have come back since her return, and November alone saw billion-dollar profits from cooperation agreements, not to mention the major presence of the Jin Family.
RH Group, after the turmoil of internal struggles within the Rong Family, is gradually returning to normal, even surpassing expectations.
In Beijing’s business world, when anyone mentioned Rong Zhi, they praised her as promising and talented; her gender was of no concern, and they were very willing to echo Shen Junze in calling her ’Third Young Master.’
They even speculated that, if it weren’t for the Bai Family above them, this generation’s Crown Prince position in Beijing might see competition from this Third Young Master.
Unfortunately, that position was always reserved for the Bai Family’s eldest son.
Rong Zhi herself had no feelings toward it, and showed no interest in the Bai Family which never revealed itself.
Rong Jin’s speech finished, his serious demeanor shifted slightly, smiling as he shook his phone, "Little nephew, when I borrowed money from you before, I can finally repay you."
After Rong Zhi took over RH Group, she distributed some shares, with Rong Jin receiving the most at five percent. He could earn eight figures or more from the end of year dividends.
Once so poor that he had to wear torn shirts, Director Rong was now dressed freshly and fashionably.
Rong Zhi’s lips curved slightly, "Good."
At noon, the person responsible from the Jin Family arrived to discuss the plan, and Rong Zhi had lunch with him. Halfway through, her phone rang—it was Bai Su asking where she was. Upon learning she was having lunch, he hung up.
Half an hour later, the elegantly refined man arrived at the private room, led by the waiter, and as soon as the door opened, everyone looked up.
Bai Tingxun and Rong Jin had recently seen more of Bai Su, and knowing he was Rong Zhi’s current unofficial boyfriend, greeted him.
Bai Su nodded in acknowledgment, passing his gaze over the crowd and resting it between the young boy’s brows, his charming peach blossom eyes curved slightly.
Rong Zhi emotionlessly placed her bowl down and stood upon informing them.
The meal was almost over, and Zhu Yuanwu also said he would leave.
The group parted at the door; Rong Zhi and Bai Su drove away, and once the car disappeared from sight, Zhu Yuanwu folded his arms and clicked his tongue meaningfully.
The assistant asked nearby, "Mr. Zhu, what’s wrong?"
Zhu Yuanwu fished out his phone from his pocket to send a message, responding casually, "That ’Third Young Master´s boyfriend."
Very familiar, felt like he’d seen them somewhere before.
But couldn’t pinpoint exactly where.
The assistant didn’t inquire further; Chairman Rong didn’t seem to be into gossip, especially with RH Group’s and Huajing’s backing. Better to say less.
Upon getting in the car, Zhu Yuanwu received a friend’s WeChat message.
Shen Junze: [You met Bai Su? I also think he’s familiar, especially with this surname...]
The Bai surname isn’t rare in Hua Country, but in Beijing, it represents a certain status.
Zhu Yuanwu: [Sounds like you met before?]
Shen Junze: [Saw him when dining with Rong Zhi, by their attitudes, they seem to be a couple. Anyway, let’s not speculate, might just be a coincidence.]
Zhu Yuanwu tapped his screen silently.
With company matters settled, Rong Zhi arranged work for Rong Jin, tasking him to contact Lan’er Sanatorium, securing the pharmaceutical industry’s branch before the end of January.
Afterward, she forwarded all third-phase CSS project research data to Liu Yue Zhang; busy with this, the day came when Rong Jiazze was to return to Four Directions County with Yan Qique and his brothers.
The kid was still excited from the New Year, but the sudden departure left him feeling empty.
"Brother, remember to miss me."
Rong Jiazze clutched Rong Zhi’s hand, looking forlorn.
Rong Zhi was unsure how to comfort him; she was always one to prioritize reason over emotion, and years of struggling to appease others had forged a sharp tongue.
Rong Jiazze understood her after so much interaction, squeezing the bony fingers of the young adolescent, he smiled brightly, "Goodbye, brother."
Then he turned towards Yan Qique and his brothers, resisting several urges to look back.
He would live well, waiting for brother to return home in Hua Country.