'Bullshit!'
Qin Siyang wanted to curse.
'Since when did I transfer a crimson crystal to the Zhao Chamber of Commerce?'
Just bringing it out to show off would be enough! He actually wanted to use his crimson crystal as collateral?
'Ridiculous!'
Even if Zhao Longfei were standing right there, he would have cursed him out without hesitation.
He would have pointed at that scarred skull of Zhao Longfei and spat in his face.
But Wen Shu was here today.
Not only Wen Shu, Wen Shu's grandmother was here too.
A thought that hadn't occurred to him in years popped into Qin Siyang's head: swearing isn't something a good kid does.
Driven by that thought, he subconsciously restrained himself a little.
He only asked Gu Yunpeng coldly, "Did Zhao Longfei tell you that?"
"Mm. What, didn't Director Zhao tell you?", Gu Yunpeng asked.
Qin Siyang tilted his head, full of grievance, "Tell me? Would he dare?"
Gu Yunpeng was slightly taken aback at Qin Siyang's attitude.
He couldn't understand where this orphan Qin Siyang got the nerve to challenge Zhao Longfei.
It looked like the crimson crystal belonged to him.
But from Gu Yunpeng's understanding, Qin Siyang wasn't the kind of reckless fool who overestimates himself.
Maybe there really were some dealings with Zhao Longfei that Gu Yunpeng didn't know about.
So he didn't press further.
Qin Siyang asked again, "Does Little Zhao know about this?"
"That I'm not sure of. Maybe he does. Director Zhao told me he didn't plan to tell outsiders about it for now. I happened to be at the Chamber that day, so he mentioned it to me and asked me to let my father know. Whether Zhao Sifang knows depends on how the Zhao family decides behind closed doors."
"Then why did you tell me?"
"Director Zhao said not to tell outsiders, and you're not an outsider. Also, we're both vice presidents, we'll need to work together later…"
"Stop," Qin Siyang said, "Whether I join the new business plan is a separate matter. Wait until Little Zhao comes and we'll talk."
"Uh… okay. You're busy and have your own plans, I understand."
"It's got nothing to do with my plans," Qin Siyang's tone was sharp, "Even if I had no plans, I might still not do it."
Gu Yunpeng knew something of Qin Siyang's temper.
When he committed to something, he wouldn't give up easily, at least he couldn't be persuaded.
"All right, I won't say more then. We'll talk when Zhao Sifang arrives."
"Okay, goodbye."
Gu Yunpeng was about to turn and leave, but saw Gu Yunxuan still lingering by Wen Shu's side and sighed helplessly.
"Xuanxuan, let's go. Wen and her grandma have traveled a long way and haven't rested yet. Even if you have things to ask, ask ahead another day instead of intercepting them like this."
"Oh, okay."
Only then did Gu Yunxuan rise and bow to Wen Shu, "Sorry for troubling you."
Wen Shu smiled bright and sweetly, "No trouble at all. On the contrary, I really appreciate your recognition of my work."
Gu Yunxuan's cheeks warmed; she smiled like a pink peach blossom, "When I read your books I guessed you were a beautiful, kind sister. Meeting you today, you really are."
"We're the same year, you don't need to call me sister, just call me Wen Shu."
"Mm. You can call me Xuanxuan like my brother does! Let's keep in touch! Can you give me your phone number?"
"All right."
After exchanging contact info, Gu Yunxuan was pulled away by Gu Yunpeng and they entered the elevator.
In the elevator, Gu Yunpeng looked at his still-ecstatic sister and felt a headache coming on.
"You're a little spoiled by Mom and Dad, you know."
"Spoiled?", Gu Yunxuan disagreed, eyes wide in indignation, "I do everything myself, barely let Mom and Dad worry, study seriously, never lose my temper, how is that spoiled?"
"I don't mean that kind of spoiled. I mean socially naive."
Gu Yunpeng frowned, "You were clinging on back there. Didn't you notice Qin Siyang's face had already gone completely dark?"
"Dark? Where dark? I don't think Qin Siyang's face is dark, he's not exactly pale but not dark either."
"I…", Gu Yunpeng had no more words.
Forget it.
Anyway, the sister was going to marry Zhao Sifang.
Later, the one who'd have headaches would be Zhao Sifang, not him.
Speaking of which, Zhao Sifang could be single-minded at times.
Gu Yunpeng nervously smoothed his cheek and muttered, "What will you two be like after you're married?"
"Me and Sifang are great! Don't worry about us!"
"Good luck with that."
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After Gu Yunpeng and Gu Yunxuan left, Qin Siyang escorted Wen Shu and her grandma to their lodgings.
"Grandma, at Wen Shu's request and so she can take care of you easily, I arranged a single room for you both."
Wen Shu's grandmother smiled kindly, "Thank you, Little Qin. My name is Xu Lanzhi. You can call me Grandma Xu."
"No problem, Grandma Xu. Call me Little Qin from now on. Watch out, there's a step here."
Qin Siyang helped Xu Lanzhi steady between Wen Shu on one side and himself on the other, and they reached the room safely.
After opening the door, Qin Siyang put the keys on the table and explained, "Although this is a single room, it's fully equipped. Living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, balcony, plus a large bedroom, it's all here."
"If you find it uncomfortable, I can arrange a bigger rental off-campus, but Zone 7 is complicated; living off-campus might be less convenient than staying here."
Xu Lanzhi hurriedly waved her hand, "Little Qin, no trouble. This place is so spacious, I walked more than ten steps from the door before I reached the opposite wall. I grew up dirt-poor, never imagined I'd get to live in such a spacious place."
"Also, it's so quiet here. In my old place I always heard neighbors upstairs and downstairs, doors opening and closing, arguments and chatter. Here, once you close the door I can hear nothing."
"For an old woman like me, this is a place only a deity could live in."
Wen Shu looked at the clean, tidy room; her eyes shimmered like stars, "This is great, far better than where we used to live. Grandma and I are truly very satisfied."
Then she bowed deeply to Qin Siyang, "Thank you, Qin Siyang."
Qin Siyang was a little embarrassed by Wen Shu's bow, "You don't have to, really, you don't."
After chatting a moment, Qin Siyang left the room to let Wen Shu and Xu Lanzhi rest.
When Qin Siyang left, Wen Shu helped Xu Lanzhi sit down.
"Grandma, rest for a bit. Qin Siyang said to call the front desk if needed. I'll ask them about dinner preparations…"
Wen Shu hadn't finished when Xu Lanzhi grasped her hand.
"Little Shu, sit down. Don't worry about dinner now, Grandma has something to tell you."