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Upon hearing Zhao Shucheng's words, Xiao Qianxi shook her head and said, "Qin Chuan, you know I never regret anything, because I never look back, I only look forward."

As she spoke, Xiao Qianxi glanced at Zhao Shucheng's parked sports car outside and said, "Although I envy your current financial freedom, being able to live according to your own wishes and charter a plane to see Wang Ying whenever you want, I can do the same on my own, and it won't take long."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "It's good that you have such ambition. I also believe that if you keep going, you can achieve it. Keep it up!"

"I will."

After the two finished their meal, Zhao Shucheng drove Xiao Qianxi back to the apartment the company had arranged for her.

Xiao Qianxi originally wanted to get out of the car and go back by herself, but Zhao Shucheng said, "Qianxi, won't you invite me up for a bit?"

Xiao Qianxi was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Zhao Shucheng and said, "Isn't that unnecessary?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "What are you thinking? If I pick you up to go out to eat and then come back without doing anything, won't Chen Tianhe and the others be suspicious? I'm just going up to sit for a while."

Xiao Qianxi said, "It's nothing, please!"

Zhao Shucheng followed Xiao Qianxi into the apartment, looked at the furnishings, and said, "It seems that President Chen has put a lot of thought into it."

While tidying up her things, Xiao Qianxi said, "Yes, he really takes good care of me. By the way, what would you like to drink?"

"Boiling water is fine."

"Okay, please have a seat."

Just then, Zhao Shucheng heard someone knocking on the door. He went to open it and saw Xiao Qianxi's assistant, Xiao Chun, standing outside.

Xiaochun paused for a moment when she saw Zhao Shucheng, checked the house number to make sure it was correct, and then said, "Hello, is Sister Qianxi here?"

"She's in the kitchen, come in!"

"No, no need. I just came to check tomorrow's schedule with her. Since I have guests, I'll come back later."

Xiao Qianxi came out of the kitchen with a water glass in her hand. Seeing Zhao Shucheng standing in the doorway, she asked, "Who is it?"

"It must have been your assistant who came to check your schedule for tomorrow, but she left when she saw me. Call her again after I leave and you've finished washing up."

"Okay!" Xiao Qianxi didn't expect Xiao Chun to arrive so conveniently, but thinking about what Zhao Shucheng had said before, she felt that this was not bad. At least Chen Tianhe and the others would believe it, right?

Meanwhile, He Xiaozhou recovered from his injuries and was discharged from the hospital. Yang Cheng and Wang Ying came to pick him up.

As Wang Ying opened the car door, He Xiaozhou suddenly remembered the horrific car accident, and she still felt lingering fear.

"Little Boat, are you alright?"

"fine."

Yang Cheng said, "Why don't you sit in the back? That way your dizziness will be better."

"Okay, thank you!"

When Wang Ying and the others arrived at He Xiaozhou's rented apartment, they said, "You've recovered like this in such a short time. I've never seen anyone as ruthless to themselves as you and Qianxi."

He Xiaozhou said, "We had no choice."

Yang Cheng, feeling restless, said, "Alright, since everything's alright, let's go."

"Why are you leaving? Xiao Chuan just got out of the hospital and is still a bit inconvenient to move around. Let's go buy him some daily necessities."

"Fine, you're the young lady, so you get to decide. But your driver is alright, he drives quite steadily, just too slow."

"It's better to go slowly. After what happened last time, I think the most important thing is to stay safe and sound."

He Xiaozhou nodded and said, "Yes, safety is the most important thing. But you guys go back first; I can buy the things myself."

"That won't do. You've just been discharged from the hospital and haven't fully recovered yet. How about I have a nanny come and take care of you?"

"No need, I can manage on my own, really, or else you can..."

Seeing that He Xiaozhou was still trying to stand up and walk a few steps, Wang Ying could only say, "Okay, anyway, you have my phone number, call me anytime if you need anything."

As Yang Cheng and Wang Ying left, sitting in the car, Yang Cheng said, "It seems Qin Chuan treats you quite well."

Wang Ying smiled and said, "It's alright."

"You're being modest now. She's both a nanny and a driver. If she wasn't heartbroken for you, she wouldn't have gone to this extent. I thought that after your family's troubles, he would..."

"Qin Chuan is not that kind of person."

"Yes, it's truly remarkable that he could do that. After all, couples are like birds in the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly away separately. You two are only engaged, but Qin Chuan's unwavering commitment shows that you have good judgment."

"That's right, don't you know who I am? Let's not talk about us, what about you? After breaking up with Xie Qiao, who's your new girlfriend? It's not some foreign beauty, is it?"

Yang Cheng shook his head and said, "Not yet. Right now, it feels really boring."

"What about Ren Siyu? Are you still entangled with her?"

“We haven’t been in contact for a long time. Ever since she went to see Xie Qiao without my permission, I’ve completely cut ties with her.”

"Really? Aren't you reluctant to part with it?"

"There's nothing to be sad about. We were just playmates before, not a serious relationship. It's okay if it ends."

Wang Ying didn't know what to say to Yang Cheng. Although she no longer had feelings for him, he was still a childhood friend, and she really didn't want to see him continue to be so dissolute.

Time quickly came to August.

This year, Beijing hosted the Olympics, and the streets and alleys seemed to change overnight. People started talking about the Olympics, shifting from national affairs and trivial matters.

Wang Ying also graduated smoothly and returned to China. However, instead of rushing to find a job, she spent some time traveling with Zhao Shucheng and watching the Olympics.

On the day of the Olympic Games opening ceremony, Zhao Shucheng, thinking he had already seen the live event, hadn't prepared in advance and therefore couldn't buy a ticket, so he had to watch it from home. The grand opening ceremony thrilled Wang Ying, especially after the fireworks display, which left her deeply moved.

Wang Ying said, "I didn't expect the opening ceremony to be so good. I really want to know how many gold medals our country can win this time."

"As the host country, we have the home advantage and will definitely gain a lot. We didn't get tickets for the opening ceremony, but for the other matches, whatever you want to see, we'll go see them live."

"Okay, but it seems like online tickets are quite expensive these days, right?"

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "That's true. Tickets now range from tens to thousands of yuan, but it depends on the specific attraction. However, it's all small change for us, so we don't need to worry about it."

"Yes, Mr. Qin, you certainly don't care about such a small amount of money."

Zhao Shucheng put his arm around Wang Ying and said, "Don't forget, you're quite wealthy now. Most of my money is spent on company research and development, so I might not even have as much as you do."

"Yeah, then you'd better try to curry favor with me, or I won't give you any pocket money."

"Yes, Miss. But seriously, now that you're back in the country, shouldn't we start thinking about getting married and registering our marriage?"

Wang Ying was taken aback for a moment, and said, "Isn't there a need to be in such a hurry? I just returned to China, and nothing has been settled yet."

"Why aren't we in a hurry? We've been dating since you started college, and now you've graduated with your master's degree. It's been almost seven years, and we've been engaged for a year. If it were anyone else, seven years would probably be enough time for their kids to grow up."

Seeing that Wang Ying was still hesitating, Zhao Shucheng said, "Besides, your mother has nothing to do now, so why not have a child for her to take care of? It would give her something to do and allow her to enjoy family life, wouldn't it?"

Wang Ying rolled her eyes at Zhao Shucheng and said, "I think it's because you want to get married that you're bringing up my mother."

"Then just tell me if you're willing or not. You can't just abandon your high school-educated fiancé just because you've finished your studies and have money now, can you?"

"Who wants to abandon you? But aren't you still Qianxi's rumored boyfriend? If we get married, won't the truth be exposed?"

"I've been a shield for so many years, we can't just stay single forever because of your best friend, can we?"

"Of course not. I think we can get our marriage certificate first, but not have a wedding. That way, it won't affect Qianxi. After Xiaozhou finishes his studies and returns to China, they can get married, and then we can gracefully retire."

As Wang Ying spoke, she held Zhao Shucheng's hand tightly and said, "Qin Chuan, please, please?"

Zhao Shucheng said helplessly, "Since you've said that, what else can I say? Even if we don't have a wedding, it's still necessary for both families to have a meal together after we get our marriage certificate."

"Of course, I guarantee unconditional cooperation."

"That's good."

Although Zhao Shucheng and Wang Ying did not publicize their marriage registration, they still informed Xiao Qianxi, Xie Qiao, and Xu Lin.

Xie Qiao was surprised that Zhao Shucheng and Wang Ying got married so quickly, and suddenly felt a little lost, as if she had lost something very important.

Xu Lin was very happy for Wang Ying and immediately prepared to give her a red envelope. However, when he learned that they had only registered their marriage and the wedding would have to wait, he could only offer his verbal blessings first.

Wang Ying said, "Thank you. Don't worry, I will definitely invite you to be my bridesmaid when we have our wedding."

Xu Lin said, "Then it's settled! But now that you've registered your marriage, when are you going to have the wedding?"

“We’ll have to wait. You know Qianxi’s relationship with Zhao Shucheng now. If Qin Chuan were an ordinary person, it might not be a big deal, but his wedding will definitely invite many business partners, and maybe even celebrities. If people find out, Qianxi’s reputation and their company will be in trouble.”

"Sigh, that's true. But if Qianxi knew that you went to this lengths for her, she would definitely be very grateful to you."

"Whether I'm grateful or not isn't important, after all, we've been through life and death together."

Xu Lin nodded and said, "That's true. By the way, Qianxi didn't come to congratulate you in person after she found out, did she?"

"No, she said she was coming, but I didn't let her. After all, given our current relationship, it would be awkward if her company found out about it. It's better not to meet."

Upon hearing this, Xu Lin couldn't help but sigh and said, "I don't know if Qianxi is truly sorry for doing this. I heard that Qianxi couldn't even visit the injured boat."

"Yes, although Xiao Chuan said he didn't mind, I could tell from his expression that he really hoped Qian Xi could come. But I understand Qian Xi, after all, it wasn't easy for her to get to where she is today, and she can only move forward, not backward."

"Yes, all we can do is support her and hope she goes further and achieves great things."

Wang Ying didn't know what other people's married life was like. Her own parents' married life was different; her father was busy with work every day, and he and her mother treated each other with respect. But after she married Zhao Shucheng, her life was very happy. Zhao Shucheng often gave her little surprises, so she felt that happiness was growing.

Of course, this happiness wasn't just because of Zhao Shucheng, but also because of his family. For example, Zhao Shucheng's grandmother often called to check on him and see if he was treating her well. And Qin Qian, though far away in Shanghai, told her a lot about Qin Chuan's childhood, helping her to understand him better.

The care and concern shown by these people made Wang Ying feel the warmth of home again, a warmth that was completely different from the one she had felt at her own home before.

After getting married, Wang Ying initially planned to look for a job, but after submitting many resumes, she either received no response or was told that she did not meet the requirements.

Wang Ying had some idea why those people didn't want to hire her; it was because of what happened to her uncle before, and the aftereffects were still lingering.

When Zhao Shucheng found out, he laughed and said, "See, I told you a long time ago, otherwise you should go out and find a job. You're practically the owner of a milk tea shop now, and a shareholder in the company. It would be so much better if you just went to work for the company."

"You know I studied this major in college. I can't just give up halfway and go into business, can I?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "There's nothing we can do about it. You know the situation in China. The art market has always been a mixed bag. Nobody can fathom how deep the antique market is. Bronze artifacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to the Zhou dynasty are impossible to distinguish without exceptional talent or in-depth research. Not to mention the forgery techniques for antiques and calligraphy, which have been passed down for thousands of years. There's a lot to learn to master them."

"I didn't intend to do this kind of work. I just wanted to work in a gallery and organize exhibitions for emerging painters. Surely there wouldn't be any fakes there?"

"This gallery is quite simple. Since those other companies don't want us, let's just do it ourselves. You happen to have some spare cash now, so rent a warehouse or a place, decorate it, and start from scratch. Who knows, maybe in the future, when it grows bigger and stronger, other companies will come to you to cooperate?"

"Can what you're saying really work?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "There's nothing wrong with that. Those people didn't start out with a long history; they all started from scratch. Besides, you have my support. We can even collaborate with those artists and print their works on our milk tea cups. This will not only promote our products but also increase their brand awareness. As more people learn about them, their works will also become more popular, right?"

Upon hearing Zhao Shucheng's words, Wang Ying seemed to ponder them. She suddenly realized that Zhao Shucheng's idea was quite good, and that she herself had taken a different approach; perhaps she could actually achieve something significant. (End of Chapter)