Marry a female star at a bargain price

Chapter 141 140. Han Xixi fled overnight

I wandered around Jiangda campus for a while.

Lin Xiao noticed that some students had begun to look in their direction frequently, and guessed that Han Xixi was about to be recognized.

So he quickly took her away.

It was already past two in the afternoon and both of them were hungry.

They found a restaurant with a private room to have lunch, and then Lin Xiao drove the two back to Ninghai.

It was already seven o'clock in the evening when I got home.

Lin Xiao was really tired after driving all day, and originally planned to go back to Tianlan Garden to rest.

As a result, my mother-in-law called and said that Han Haijun had returned and asked if they had time to come over for dinner.

The two drove to Jili Garden again.

When I walked in, dinner had just been prepared and the table was full of delicious food.

Han Haijun was in a good mood. It seemed that the cooperation discussion in Haicheng went smoothly.

Upon asking, it turned out to be true.

Han Haijun rarely showed his emotions, and said cheerfully: "We have reached a preliminary cooperation intention with Benda Group. They plan to invest 7 million yuan to build the group's third production base in Ninghai's high-tech industrial park, which is also the first production base in the central region!"

Lin Xiao had actually guessed it.

But I was still surprised to hear my father-in-law announce the victory.

Liu Liyun raised her glass and said, "We really have to celebrate! With the entry of Benda Group, Nanzhou Province will have a well-known electric car brand. We have finally caught up with the high-speed train of the development of the new energy industry!"

Han Haijun nodded in agreement.

The family of four celebrated and raised their glasses in a very joyful atmosphere.

Putting down the wine glass, Lin Xiao asked, "Dad, when Mr. Meng from Benda Group chatted with me privately before, he clearly said that the new energy industry foundation of Nanzhou Province was weak and he did not consider building a production base in Nanzhou. Instead, he set his sights on the popular cities of Chengdu, Xingcheng, and Jiangcheng. Why did he suddenly change his mind?"

Han Haijun glanced at him and smiled meaningfully.

Lin Xiao immediately realized that he was exposed.

The last time "Chaobai Window" published a public account, it brazenly wrote that it had a very pleasant conversation with Benda Group and reached a preliminary cooperation intention. Now it says that Meng Zhaodong has revealed his cards to him privately and does not consider building a factory in Nanzhou Province at all...

This is clearly an admission that the content written in the official account is false, or that Meng Zhaodong’s visit to Chaobai Town for inspection was a conspiracy!
Lin Xiao quickly lowered his head guiltily.

The South Korean navy seemed to have guessed this long ago and was not surprised at all by this truth.

He smiled and said, "As the saying goes, everything depends on human effort! Benda Group naturally has their considerations, but as long as they don't sign the land acquisition agreement, we in Nanzhou still have a chance!"

After a pause, he continued: "The foundation of the new energy industry in Nanzhou Province is weak, but it is not completely non-existent. There are so many high-tech enterprises in Ninghai's high-tech zone. If we piece together what we have, it will be enough for the Benda Group!

"What's more, the Benda Group focuses on the low-end electric vehicle market. To put it bluntly, their technological level is not that high! They can handle almost all emerging technologies themselves. What they need are some traditional automotive processes, which Ninghai does not lack!"

Lin Xiao nodded in agreement.

He really didn't think much about these contents, he just believed them because Meng Zhaodong said so.

It seems that my father-in-law’s work over the years was not in vain.

He had never had any contact with Meng Zhaodong, and had never actually established any connection with the Benda Group, but he had accurately sensed the business opportunities for development and the possibility of cooperation.

This terrifying foresight is enough for Lin Xiao to learn for a while.

"But dad..."

Lin Xiao asked again, "What Ninghai has, Xingcheng, Jiangcheng, and Chengdu-Yu also have, and there are no fewer! Then why did Benda Group choose Ninghai instead of those cities they were more optimistic about?"

Han Haijun laughed and said, "What do you think is the reason that can make such a large group change its mind?"

Lin Xiao thought about it and his eyes suddenly lit up.

Han Haijun said solemnly: "For this cooperation, the province has come up with unprecedented policy benefits, the land price discount is reduced to the lowest, and the first year is directly tax-free, and half of the tax amount will be returned in the next two years... This combination of punches is equivalent to saving Benda Group hundreds of millions, and finally this cooperation was achieved!"

Lin Xiao suddenly understood.

I can't help but admire the provincial leaders' arrogance. In order to attract enterprises, they have offered such great policy benefits.

In comparison, the last time I tried to persuade Meng Zhaodong to invest in Chaobai Town with just my words, it was just like a child playing house!
I couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook my head.

Han Haijun glanced at him at this time, his expression full of admiration, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Han Xixi didn't say a word at the dinner table.

After noticing his dad's expression, he knew he hadn't said anything yet, so he hurriedly urged him, "Dad, what do you want to say? Say it now!"

The tone was a little coquettish.

It's clearly saying: Dad, please praise my husband, he has put a lot of effort into this cooperation!
Han Haijun laughed, and then said: "But then again, the Benda Group is very wealthy, but the policies and tax incentives alone are not enough to impress them, so they came directly to our Nanzhou to build a factory. This is also partly due to the recommendation of their Vice President Meng. Vice President Meng is a native of Ninghai, and he is definitely willing to contribute to his hometown."

Lin Xiao nodded, he understood this point.

Han Haijun added, "But Vice President Meng later said that he really didn't consider Ninghai at first, but a junior said something that changed his mind."

Lin Xiao's expression became tense.

The junior that Meng Zhaodong was talking about must be him.

"Which one?" he asked.

Han Haijun did not keep the secret and said directly: "Meng Zhaodong said that this sentence points out the superiority of Nanzhou Province's geographical location. It is located in the heart of South China. Although its GDP ranking is not high and its presence is weak, it has perfectly radiated many surrounding cities."

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect it to be this sentence.

When he was lobbying Meng Zhaodong, he had done enough homework in advance, but in fact he was at the end of his strength. He racked his brains to come up with several competitive advantages of Ninghai compared with other economically strong cities.

But to be honest, he himself didn't quite believe it.

Unexpectedly, Meng Zhaodong actually listened to it... Maybe he didn't really believe it, but this statement became a breakthrough for him to convince the board of directors and a stepping stone for Benda Group to accept the choice of Ninghai.

Benda Group: We are really attracted by Ninghai’s geographical location, not just those preferential policies!
Han Haijun continued, "Before, because Ninghai's economic level was not outstanding in the central and western regions, the Benda Group did not consider Ninghai at all! But after you pointed out the advantages of Ninghai, they were deeply inspired and felt that as a production base, the local economic level was not important. Instead, the transportation convenience and radiation range were the top priorities... So in the end, a preliminary cooperation intention was reached!"

After Han Haijun finished speaking, he looked at Lin Xiao with more satisfaction and appreciation.

Liu Liyun looked at her son-in-law with indescribable satisfaction, as if to say that the child I raised must be good.

Han Xixi had actually understood it a long time ago that the deputy general manager his father was referring to was Lin Xiao.

But he pretended not to know, and then he suddenly understood and said: "So, it was actually Lin Xiao who facilitated this cooperation? Then Dad, you have to thank him very much!"

Han Haijun laughed and nodded, "Yes, I have to thank Lin Xiao!"

Then he looked at him and said seriously, "Although your method of contacting Meng Zhaodong this time was inappropriate and your motives were impure, fortunately the result is good! I have already informed the Transportation Bureau and asked them to re-examine the issue of building a highway exit in your town... Xiaolin, your perseverance in work is great, keep it up in the future!"

In fact, Han Haijun originally wanted to say that after this battle, many leaders in the province also knew about his existence.

But I was afraid that he would become proud and feel burdened, so I didn't mention it.

The same goes for Lin Xiao.

He originally wanted to ask, the production base of Benda Group was finally located in Ninghai, which actually had little to do with Han Haijun, so why should he care so much!

But this kind of thing becomes clear if you think about it.

It is of course important to achieve results in your job, but it is equally important to show your face in front of your superiors.

Although this cooperation took place in Ninghai, it was fully promoted and facilitated by the Korean Navy.

Not only should the Ninghai team be grateful to him, but the provincial leaders also know the whole story and will naturally give him a big credit in the book of merit.

The Han Navy’s work was definitely not in vain.

But there is no need to say more about this kind of thing on the table, everyone understands!

The meal became more and more enjoyable.

……

After dinner, the couple returned to Tianlanyuan, with Han Xixi driving the car.

When they got downstairs, Han Xixi took the initiative to say that he wanted to take a walk.

Lin Xiao wasn't drunk, so of course he let her do what she wanted.

However, when they really walked around the community, the two of them were speechless for a while and the atmosphere was a bit dull.

It's already March, the weather is warming up, and the trees are sprouting new buds.

There are more and more people participating in activities in the community.

The two of them held their fingers tightly together, and the pressed palms together made their body temperatures stronger, thus blocking the invasion of the chilly spring air.

After walking for a while, my body is still warm.

"Have you decided what song to sing in the next episode?" Lin Xiao suddenly asked.

"Well... not yet!"

Han Xixi smiled and said, "Director Cao has selected several songs for me, all of which are suitable for stage performances, but I haven't decided which one I want to sing yet!"

Her tone was normal but with a hint of playfulness, and she didn't sound nervous or embarrassed at all.

Lin Xiao laughed and stood still to look at her: "You haven't thought about it yet, you just don't like it?"

Han Xixi smiled and admitted it embarrassedly.

"Yeah...I still want to sing what I want to sing!"

"It doesn't matter even if you fail to challenge the club?"

"It doesn't matter!"

Han Xixi's mentality was extremely good. "I am already very satisfied to be able to step onto this stage. I have never thought about having to succeed in challenging the opponent or anything like that..."

Seeing how open-minded she was, Lin Xiao nodded approvingly.

He had originally thought that if Xixi needed it, he could immediately write a song for her to help her win the next round of the competition.

But since she has such a good attitude, there is not much need for it.

In the entertainment industry, how many good works are considered too many?
Although Xixi has been in the industry for less than a year, she already has several hit songs. Her resume is so strong that she can outperform 90% of veteran singers!
With these few songs, she will be able to make a living as a singer for the rest of her life!
There is absolutely no need to keep fighting and killing each other endlessly.

The two continued their leisurely walk.

Han Xixi suddenly sighed: "I have to leave again tomorrow..." Her voice was low, and the reluctance she felt almost swallowed up the night.

Lin Xiao found it funny and stopped to look at her.

"What's the matter……"

Xixi avoided his gaze, feeling a little embarrassed, and her ears were already red with embarrassment.

Lin Xiao raised their tightly held hands, kissed the back of her hand gently, and smiled happily: "Why? Can't bear to leave me?"

Han Xixi was embarrassed for a moment and tried to shake his hand off, but her palm was clamped tightly and she couldn't break free at all.

"You...you're asking questions even though you already know the answer, you bastard!"

"What's wrong?"

“Nowhere…”

Before she could finish her words, a sudden kiss fell like spring rain, covering her soft lips.

Han Xixi's mind went blank.

The place where the two were standing was not very secluded, and next to them were residents who were walking around in the community. Many of them leaned over to look at them, and all of them had an expression of judgment that "the world is in decline and they are shameless"!

Han Xixi, however, didn't notice any of this. His mind was empty and he forgot everything.

A spring breeze blew by.

The faint floral scent was sent into her nasal cavity, and it seemed that a petal of unknown species fell on her face, then fell to the wing of her nose as her muscles rose and fell, then to her philtrum, and then was ruthlessly crushed by the bulldozer and swallowed into her stomach.

Mmm... so sweet!

Han Xixi has absolutely no experience in kissing.

So he could only be like a defeated soldier, being ruthlessly occupied by Lin Xiao. His rationality had been cruelly strangled long ago, and he could not remember anything at all.

It was not until a faint smell of alcohol rose up that her thoughts were awakened again.

She clenched her teeth and dodged.

With Lin Xiao's forehead pressed against his, they both gasped heavily with blurred eyes.

Lin Xiao wanted to continue, but she dodged by turning her head.

"You...stink!" Xixi's voice came from deep in her throat, and it seemed as if she had used up all her strength to say these simple words.

"..."

Lin Xiao was silent for a moment, then he realized that he had drunk some wine in the evening, and it was indeed impolite to stick out his tongue when he was drunk.

He immediately opened his arms.

Then he took her hand and dragged her home at a quick pace.

Xixi followed behind, her brain was totally useless, shyness and sweetness mixed into a pot of porridge.

Soon entered the building.

Soon I got into the elevator.

There was no one else in the elevator, but the two of them stood far away from the camera as if to avoid suspicion.

The elevator is so slow today, incredibly slow!

Lin Xiao almost counted the floors as he arrived home, and rushed to the bathroom as soon as he entered the door. Ku Ku was brushing his teeth so hard that sparks were about to come out.

After brushing my teeth, I felt it was not enough, so I took off my clothes and took a shower.

Han Xixi was in the living room, listening to the sound of water in the bathroom. Her face turned as red as a date bun and her brows were furrowed.

"What on earth is he going to do..."

……

When Lin Xiao came out of the shower, he found the room empty.

He searched everywhere but couldn't find Han Xixi, so he quickly called her.

It took a long time before the call was finally connected.

"Hello..." The tone on the other end was awkward.

"Xixi, where have you been?"

Lin Xiao asked.

There was silence on the other end: "Um... I'm going back to my parents' house!"

Lin Xiao: “???”

I was really stunned for a moment.

"Why did you go back suddenly?"

"I... missed my mother, so I went back..."

"???"

The more Lin Xiao listened, the more puzzled he felt: What a weird reason!
He paused and became serious: "What happened? Tell me honestly, I will be very worried!"

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment.

Han Xixi finally mustered up the courage to say, "You...you're taking a shower...it's scary!"

Lin Xiao had already thought that something had happened to her at work and was extremely worried, but he never expected it to be because of this!
"I smell after drinking, what's wrong with taking a shower?" He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"..."

"You don't think I'm going to do anything to you after I take a shower?"

Lin Xiao held back his laughter, feeling helpless.

The other end said nothing, obviously admitting it.

Lin Xiao suddenly burst into laughter.

He lay down on the bed and said helplessly: "Han Xixi, I'll tell you the truth - I'm a normal man, of course I have such thoughts, but we have just confirmed our relationship not long ago, and this is your first time to fall in love, I will definitely respect you! So you don't have to be so scared, understand?"

Han Xixi didn't say anything.

Lin Xiao added: "And I said last time when we terminated the contract that we should let things take their own course. This also applies to this matter, do you understand?"

Han Xixi still didn't speak.

Lin Xiao felt helpless and sighed.

"If you don't want to talk, I'm hanging up!"

"Oh...don't!"

Xixi finally spoke, and her shyness could be felt even through the phone signal.

The more Lin Xiao thought about it, the more weird it seemed to him: What on earth does it mean that his wife ran away overnight? If he told others about this, wouldn’t he be laughed to death?
Han Xixi tried hard for a long time before he mustered up the courage to say, "It's not that I don't believe you..."

Lin Xiao asked helplessly: "Then why are you running?"

Han Xixi stammered, "I'm... afraid I can't help myself!"

Lin Xiao: “???”

His mind went blank, and now he was completely confused.

What does Xixi mean by this?
She said she was afraid she couldn’t help herself, which means... she wanted it too?

There was silence on both ends of the phone.

"I'm dead..." Han Xixi's courage was at its limit and he couldn't hold on any longer.

"Etc., etc!"

Lin Xiao called her, and at this moment her joy reached its peak, like a little bee fluttering in a rapeseed field.

It turned out that Xixi was just bluffing and didn't want to die.

The call duration continues to accumulate!

"what……"

"Come back, I miss you!" Lin Xiao said.

"……don't want!"

"I'll treat you to a delicious barbecue, okay?"

"……don't want!"

"If you come home suddenly, your parents will misunderstand that we had a fight!"

"…I'll explain it clearly!"

"how to explain?"

Lin Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "They said you were guarding against your husband like a thief, and you packed up and ran away in the middle of the night?"

Han Xixi immediately became anxious: "How can I pack my bedding... I didn't take anything!"

Lin Xiao immediately responded: "Yes, I didn't take anything, not even my husband!"

Han Xixi: “…”

After being stunned for a long while, his earlobes were already boiling and he almost fell several times.

In the end, I had to cut the Gordian knot and hung up the phone after saying "good night".

On the other end, Lin Xiao looked at the phone screen with a helpless look on his face.

I really didn't intend to do anything.

But now, I was aroused and felt hot and uncomfortable all over...

(End of this chapter)