My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1245 Process

The two people's eyes met in the air, and there seemed to be an indescribable tacit understanding and warmth flowing between them. At this moment, Zhou Xing knew that his life was about to become different because of this woman named Ling Xue.

As night fell, the moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the roofs of the small village, shining brightly. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue sat side by side in the small courtyard of the farmhouse, surrounded by rice fields that had just been harvested, exuding the fragrance of soil and rice. The shadows of the two stretched out on the ground, as if connected together.

Zhou Xing held a piece of straw in his hand and gently woven it. His movements were skillful and gentle. Ling Xue looked at him quietly, with a soft light flashing in her eyes. She knew that although this man was not good at speaking, his heart was as tough and sincere as this straw.

"Lingxue, I..." Zhou Xing's voice was a little hoarse. He stopped what he was doing, turned his head and looked at Lingxue seriously, his eyes firm and affectionate, "I am willing to use my hands to weave a home for you."

Ling Xue's heartbeat accelerated at this moment, and her cheeks were slightly flushed. She lowered her head and said softly: "Zhou Xing, I am willing to be with you, no matter the wind and rain, no matter how the world changes."

Under the moonlight, the two held hands tightly, as if they were making a silent vow for the future. Everything around them seemed so quiet, with only the croaking of frogs in the distance, as if they were singing a blessing song for the lovers. That night, the seeds of love were planted deep in their hearts, waiting to slowly sprout, bloom, and bear fruit in the future.

Facing Zhou Xing and his team, Ling Xue elaborated on her product quality control process in detail and provided a series of test reports from authoritative institutions. Her eyes were firm and her tone was sincere, allowing everyone present to feel her sincerity and determination. However, Zhou Xing still insisted on conducting a comprehensive review of all suppliers' products to ensure that there were no mistakes.

During the review, another supplier's product was also found to have problems, which put Zhou Xing's team in a dilemma. On the one hand, their trust in Ling Xue was tested; on the other hand, they also realized that they might have misunderstood Ling Xue. After a heated discussion, Zhou Xing decided to give Ling Xue more trust and support, while speeding up the review of other suppliers.

After the storm, Zhou Xing's supermarket reputation was affected to a certain extent, but his trust in Ling Xue became stronger. He knew how valuable it was to find a reliable partner in this uncertain business world. For Ling Xue, this crisis made her realize the importance of cooperating with Zhou Xing and deepened her respect and trust for him.

As time goes by, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's cooperation becomes more and more tacit, and the relationship between the two gradually transcends pure business partners. On a sunny weekend, Zhou Xing invites Ling Xue to participate in a community charity event to donate daily necessities and books to the local orphanage. Ling Xue gladly accepts the invitation, and she thinks this is a good opportunity to get to know another side of Zhou Xing.

During the event, Zhou Xing showed a side of himself that was usually unknown to others - gentle, patient, and loving. He drew pictures and told stories with the children, and every move he made revealed his love for the children. Ling Xue watched from the side, and a warm current surged in her heart. She began to realize that Zhou Xing was not only a successful businessman, but also a person with a sense of social responsibility.

After the event, the two went to a nearby cafe together. In a relaxed atmosphere, they talked about their childhood and dreams, and shared many personal anecdotes and insights. Zhou Xing talked about the hardships he faced in the early days of his business, while Ling Xue talked about how she overcame many difficulties to build her own company. These conversations allowed them to have unprecedented exchanges and collisions of hearts.

As night fell and the street lights gradually lit up, the two reluctantly said goodbye. On the way home, Ling Xue was extremely excited. She found that her feelings for Zhou Xing were no longer just admiration and respect, but had deeper emotional fluctuations. She didn't know how this relationship would develop, but she knew that she was willing to explore this unknown journey.

Soon after, a sudden economic crisis swept the entire retail industry, and Zhou Xing's supermarket chain was not immune. Sales fell, inventory was piled up, and the capital chain was tight, and the entire business operation was in trouble. Faced with this series of challenges, Zhou Xing had to make difficult decisions, including layoffs and cost reduction.

During this difficult period, many suppliers chose to withdraw or put forward more stringent cooperation conditions. However, Ling Xue stood up at this time. She took the initiative to contact Zhou Xing and expressed her willingness to provide a more flexible cooperation plan and even lower the price to help Zhou Xing's supermarket overcome the difficulties.

One night, the two sat in the familiar cafe again. Zhou Xing looked a little tired, but Ling Xue's arrival obviously gave him great comfort and support. She said softly, "Mr. Zhou, we all know that this is an extraordinary period. I am willing to do my best to help you." Zhou Xing looked at her determined eyes, and his gratitude was beyond words.

In the following months, Ling Xue not only ensured the stability and quality of supply, but also actively helped Zhou Xing find new sales channels and marketing strategies. Her company even paid part of the payment in advance to ease Zhou Xing's financial pressure. These actions deeply touched Zhou Xing and his team.

As the economy gradually recovered and Zhou Xing's team worked hard, the supermarket began to improve. Zhou Xing knew that without Ling Xue's support and sacrifice, his business would not have recovered so quickly. He began to re-examine his feelings for Ling Xue and realized that she was no longer just a partner to him. The experience of sharing weal and woe made their relationship stronger, and Zhou Xing's heart gradually leaned towards her.

The dawn of economic recovery has finally arrived, and Zhou Xing's supermarket chain has also ushered in new vitality. Sales have steadily recovered, customer confidence has gradually recovered, and everything is moving in a good direction. Against this background, Zhou Xing decided to hold a grand celebration to thank all the employees, partners and customers who have supported him.

In the process of preparing for the event, Zhou Xing specially invited Ling Xue to attend as a guest. He wanted to take this opportunity to publicly express his gratitude to her and announce to everyone the special partnership between them. On the night of the celebration, the lights were bright, the music was melodious, and the whole venue was filled with joy and a warm atmosphere.

When it was Zhou Xing's turn to speak, he first reviewed the difficulties and challenges of the past year, and then mentioned Ling Xue's selfless help and support during this difficult period. His words were sincere and touching, and moved everyone present. Then, he turned to Ling Xue and said affectionately: "Here, I want to say thank you to one person, that is you, Ling Xue."

The eyes of the whole audience were focused on Ling Xue, and a slight blush appeared on her face. Zhou Xing walked down the stage and extended his hand to invite her to come on stage together. Amid the applause and cheers of the crowd, the two shook hands tightly, then smiled at each other. At that moment, their hearts were closely connected, as if all the storms had passed, leaving only the deep trust and dependence on each other.

As time passed, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's love quietly blossomed in the small village, like those wild flowers that grew inadvertently, inconspicuous but exuding a faint fragrance. However, this beautiful love aroused jealousy and misunderstanding from other people in the village.

Some gossipy villagers began to whisper. They were jealous of Ling Xue's beauty and sneered at Zhou Xing's mediocrity, thinking that he didn't deserve such a beautiful girl. Some even started to make up rumors, saying that Ling Xue was with Zhou Xing for his money.

Zhou Xing, a middle-aged man, has a moderate build, a kind face, and a shrewd look in his eyes. He is the founder and owner of the "Zhou Xing Chain Supermarket", which is famous in the city for its rich and high-quality goods. Zhou Xing's supermarket not only strictly controls the selection of goods, but also pays more attention to the treatment of employees, which makes the employees work more enthusiastically and the supermarket's business is booming. On this day, Zhou Xing, as usual, shuttled through every corner of the supermarket, checking the display of goods and asking customers for their opinions. His steps were brisk and his eyes were sharp, and he knew every detail of the supermarket. Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by a female employee who was tidying up the shelves. The female employee was named Ling Xue, one of the new suppliers. She was dressed in simple work clothes, with her long hair tied behind her head. Her movements were quick and orderly, giving people a sense of competence.

Zhou Xing walked closer and noticed that Ling Xue was carefully placing bottles of exquisite imported perfume. Her fingers were slender, but very powerful. Every time she stroked the bottle, it was like she was protecting a precious work of art. Zhou Xing couldn't help but admire: "Miss, you really take good care of these perfumes."

Ling Xue raised her head and smiled brightly: "Hello, Boss Zhou. I believe that every product has its soul, and I am just doing my best to take care of them."

Zhou Xing was amused by her answer: "You are right, commodities also need respect. However, I am more curious, did you bring these perfumes?"

Ling Xue nodded: "Yes, these are our company's new product lines, I hope to get your approval."

Zhou Xing's eyes flashed with interest: "Oh? Then you have to introduce it to me."

In this way, the conversation between the two unfolded in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Zhou Xing had a very good first impression of Ling Xue, and Ling Xue was also full of curiosity about Zhou Xing's supermarket. This chance encounter seemed to herald the beginning of a new fate.

As time went by, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue had more and more interactions. Whenever there were new products to be put on the shelves, Zhou Xing would always be the first to see Ling Xue busy at work. Her professionalism and enthusiasm left a deep impression on Zhou Xing, and she also developed a strong interest in Zhou Xing's business philosophy and way of dealing with people.

One afternoon, as the number of customers in the supermarket gradually dwindled, Zhou Xing walked up to Ling Xue and asked softly, "Ms. Ling, what do you think of our operations here?"

Ling Xue stopped what she was doing and answered seriously, "Boss Zhou, I think your supermarket is well managed and the service attitude of the employees is very friendly. However, I think if we can work harder on the diversity of the goods, we may attract more customers."

Zhou Xing's eyes lit up: "Oh? Do you have any good suggestions?"

Ling Xue thought for a moment, then said, "For example, we can introduce some specialty products from niche brands to meet the needs of different customers. At the same time, we can also try to hold some themed promotions to enhance customers' shopping experience."

Zhou Xing nodded and praised: "That's a good idea, Miss Ling. I will seriously consider your suggestion."

From that day on, Zhou Xing began to pay more attention to Ling Xue's opinions and invited her to participate in some of the supermarket's decision-making. Ling Xue also shared her ideas and insights, and the two gradually established a deep trust and friendship at work.

However, as they got to know each other better, Zhou Xing found that his feelings for Ling Xue had gone beyond a purely business relationship. He began to care about Ling Xue's smile and looked forward to every communication with her. And Ling Xue seemed to have sensed Zhou Xing's changes, and sometimes a strange light flashed in her eyes.

On a sunny afternoon, Zhou Xing summoned up the courage to invite Ling Xue to drink coffee together. The two sat by the window of the cafe, the sun shining through the glass on them, warm and comfortable. Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue, and the emotions in his heart were as strong as the coffee in the cup. He knew that he could no longer suppress his love for Ling Xue, but he was still looking for the right time to express his feelings.

As the aroma of coffee and the warm sunshine intertwined, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's conversation gradually deepened. They talked about the future of the supermarket, shared each other's dreams and life details. In the process, Zhou Xing found himself increasingly attracted to Ling Xue's wisdom and independence. Her eyes sparkled with love for life, and her words were full of expectations for the future.

By chance, Zhou Xing learned that Ling Xue was in urgent need of funds due to an emergency at home. He did not hesitate and immediately offered to help. Although Ling Xue was grateful, she insisted on writing an IOU, but Zhou Xing smiled and waved his hand: "It is natural for friends to help each other, there is no need to be so formal."

This incident made Ling Xue's impression of Zhou Xing even deeper. She began to realize that Zhou Xing was not only a successful businessman, but also a man of affection and righteousness. A warm current quietly arose in her heart, and her good impression of Zhou Xing also deepened unconsciously.

As time went by, the relationship between the two became closer and closer. Zhou Xing would specially select some special little gifts for Ling Xue, and Ling Xue would also prepare dinner for Zhou Xing when he was working overtime. Their relationship was full of warmth and tacit understanding, as if everything was unspoken.

Finally one day, Zhou Xing plucked up the courage on the way to send Ling Xue home. He stopped the car, took a deep breath, and then turned to Ling Xue: "Ling Xue, I find that I have become accustomed to the days with you by my side. I don't know if this is love, but I know I don't want to lose you again."

Ling Xue was shocked by Zhou Xing's words. Her heartbeat quickened and her cheeks flushed. She lowered her head and said softly, "Zhou Xing, I feel the same way. I don't know what the future will be like, but I know I am very happy now."

At that moment, the two hearts were closely connected.