Young Again

Zhao, the driver, was driving his Maybach on the highway leading to Tianhe Airport.

The three of them sat in the back row, two of the girls with eyes full of excitement and anticipation, filled with curiosity about their first trip to Japan.

"It should be five o'clock by the time we arrive in Tokyo today," Shen Youyou asked.

Chen Wang smiled and said, "Yes, after we get off the car, there will be someone to take us to a meal."

"Hospitalized? Are they people from our company?" Li Xintong asked, somewhat puzzled.

"When did our company extend its reach to Tokyo?" Chen Wang joked before explaining, "It's a private tour guide company. We've already made reservations in advance. They'll pick us up in a private car, arrange our itinerary, and even book our villa in advance. You two can just relax and have fun without worrying about anything."

"The three of us can play without worry."

Sitting to Chen Wang's left, Li Xintong put her arm around his waist and giggled.

"Yeah, let's have some fun, the three of us." Chen Wang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's been so long since I've had a rest. This time, we're going to have a blast."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a phone call came in.

Chen Wang frowned after looking at his phone, but still answered the call.

"Mr. Chen, are you able to return to the company now?"

Upon hearing this, the two girls paused simultaneously, their expressions tense, and they began to listen intently.

"Is there any problem that I have to solve? How am I supposed to get back while I'm on my way to the airport?" Chen Wang said impatiently.

Seeing that he was getting agitated, Li Xintong tugged at his sleeve, telling him not to take his anger out on others.

Although he has indeed been a bit too tired lately.

"We can't make a decision on this issue... It's a very serious public relations crisis," the person on the other end said hesitantly, sounding troubled.

"Please wait a moment, I'll contact you when I get to Japan."

"Mr. Chen, you can't... It's really very serious, and we have to make a decision now."

“Then let’s talk on the phone.” Chen Wang said this as the Maybach was almost off the highway.

"Telephone...this is really complicated."

"No matter how complicated it is, you can solve it yourselves."

Chen Wang was clearly displeased by this matter; after all, it was a pre-arranged itinerary, and it shouldn't be disturbed by this.

But Li Xintong knew that he absolutely couldn't be like this.

The company is in a very important period of expansion, and a serious crisis communication is absolutely necessary.

So, she kissed Chen Wang right as he was speaking.

Chen Wang, who was initially a little impatient, was somewhat bewildered by this action.

He stared blankly at Li Xintong.

Then, the other party just smiled, took Chen Wang's hand, and slowly handed him the phone, replying, "This is Li Xintong. Mr. Chen, you'll be right back. You should stabilize the situation on your end, don't panic, and don't leak any information."

"But we've already booked our travel itinerary..."

Before she could finish speaking, Shen Youyou gently cupped Chen Wang's cheeks, gazing at the hurried man with a heartwarming smile: "We can go over there first and wait for you. You can arrive a little later."

"Yes, we're waiting for you."

The two women were so sensible that Chen Wang didn't know what to say.

"Okay, I'm coming back now. You guys wait for me."

Chen Wang hung up the phone.

Looking at the two girls, he said with great remorse, "We had agreed to have a good time this time, but some things disrupted our plans... I'm sorry, my darlings."

"Don't let other things affect your mood. We'll wait for you." Shen Youyou, despite her young age, already possesses some of the qualities of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

“Yes, as long as someone takes care of us, Youyou and I can have a lot of fun.” Tongtong smiled brightly as well.

"Well..." Chen Wang bit his lip and said after struggling for a moment, "Make sure you have your passport and visa card. Don't lose them. Wait for me, I'll come to Tokyo to find you tomorrow."

After saying that, Chen Wang patted the two girls on the head and gave them an apologetic smile once again.

And so, the Maybach drove to the airport, and after helping the two of them put down their luggage, the car took Chen Wang directly back.

Fortunately, I had made an appointment with the bank's VIP channel in advance, and after entering the station, I was greeted by someone throughout the process and went directly to the waiting hall.

After sitting down, a fleeting look of sadness flashed in Shen Youyou's eyes.

But the next moment, Li Xintong took her hand, interlocked their fingers, and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Isn't going on a date with me the same thing?"

“…Tongtong, you’re so kind.” Shen Youyou was slightly encouraged and felt a bit of admiration. “You would have been even more upset.”

"Actually, I also felt pretty bad about not being able to be with him the whole time. But, people can't always do whatever they want, right?" Tongtong showed a particularly open-minded attitude.

Unlike the Tongtong who used to be so irritable and ready to hit people with a brick, she is now very emotionally stable.

It can also be understood.

“I don’t think Chen Wang is the kind of person who would hold a grudge against others. He just cares about us too much, so he doesn’t want to disappoint us,” Shen Youyou said.

"Yes, once he calms down a bit, he will take the initiative to apologize to the people in the company. He is a very good person."

"Hmm."

The girl managed to comfort herself.

As they relied on each other, time passed, and the two boarded a first-class ticket to Tokyo.

The flight was on time, and the journey was very smooth. However, after getting off the plane, the two of them started to have headaches.

too big.

The two held each other's hands tightly and followed the people in front of them all the way out of the station.

Then, at the baggage carousel, they retrieved their suitcases.

Then, continue walking towards the exit.

"They said there would be people picking us up with signs, so we could spot them right away," Li Xintong said.

"Then we mustn't miss anything..."

“Oh, is that her?” Li Xintong pointed to a woman in formal attire wearing a mask and holding up a sign with both hands.

Kiri-chan~

Yuu-chan~

"It seems so." Shen Youyou blushed.

Li Xintong also held her forehead, quite embarrassed: "How could I do something so embarrassing?"

"It seems to be Chen Wang's idea," Shen Youyou said.

Absolutely.

The two walked over somewhat awkwardly, and as soon as they met, the other person exclaimed in surprise: "You two are so beautiful! You're even more beautiful in person than in photos!"

“You too,” Li Xintong said with a smile.

"Can you tell even though I'm wearing a mask?" The other person tilted their head and then took the two of their suitcases.

"Are you Chinese? Your Chinese is very good," Shen Youyou said.

"Yes, that's me. I work for a private tour guide agency in Tokyo, and our boss is Chinese," the other person said in a friendly manner. "Since Mr. Chen has entrusted you two to us, we will ensure that your entire experience is as fulfilling as possible. And it's absolutely safe."

"Thank you." Li Xintong nodded.

After the two followed the tour guide out of the station, a black Alphard pulled up in front of them. The driver, wearing white gloves, got out of the car and put their suitcases in the trunk.

Youyou and Tongtong sat in the middle of the boss's seat, while the female tour guide in the passenger seat kept turning her head back to give them a friendly and concise explanation throughout the entire journey.

"Next, we're going to a very famous seafood restaurant in Tokyo. We definitely have to try their sashimi."

"Is sashimi the only option?" Li Xintong frowned.

"They also have barbecue, Japanese cuisine, sashimi, and sukiyaki. But sashimi is that restaurant's specialty."

"oh oh……"

The two nodded in unison, indicating their acceptance.

However, after getting out of the car and entering the private room, they sat on the tatami mats and looked at the luxurious sashimi platter.

"Want to try some?" Shen Youyou hesitated, her chopsticks hovering over the salmon sashimi.

"It's their signature brand after all, why not give it a try?"

Li Xintong hesitated for a moment, but after encouraging each other, they both mustered up the courage. So they each picked up a chopstick, dipped it in vinegar with serious expressions, put it in their mouths, and slowly relaxed.

"It's alright." Li Xintong nodded.

"Yes, it has a slightly sweet taste and a bit of a chewy texture," Shen Youyou agreed.

At that moment, the waiter brought in the foie gras, placed it on the table, and greeted the waiter with a very friendly smile, saying in broken Chinese, "Sashimi, is it good?"

"I speak Japanese."

Just as Shen Youyou was about to speak, Li Xintong interrupted. Then, staring at the waiter, she gave him a thumbs up and said in a serious tone, "Yoshi."

"...Thank you."

The waiter smiled warmly and then slowly left the private room. The two continued to look at the plate of sashimi. Li Xintong slightly lifted the curtain of the private room, glanced outside, and then picked up her chopsticks. Shen Youyou did the same, quickly grabbing her chopsticks as well.

The two of them worked in perfect unison, frantically throwing sashimi into the hot pot when the waiter wasn't around.

After doing this, both of them couldn't help but laugh.

"Let's take some photos. We'll show them to Chen Wang when he comes tomorrow," Shen Youyou said.

"Okay."

Li Xintong picked up her phone, turned around, and pointed the screen at her and Shen Youyou. The two of them flashed charming, radiant smiles before she snapped a picture.

They left the restaurant after eating their Japanese meal for about an hour.

Almost immediately, the Alphard that was supposed to pick me up arrived perfectly within minutes, wasting no time at all.

"So, are we going to the villa next?" Li Xintong asked.

The tour guide smiled and asked, "Are you two tired?"

"It's alright," Li Xintong said. "Because it was first class, I wasn't too tired."

"Then let's go to Ginza. This is also part of Mr. Chen's itinerary."

"Will you come with us..." Shen Youyou asked, feeling somewhat insecure.

"Of course, the whole time. If you think I'm too much trouble, I'll just secretly follow behind you two, keeping a safe distance."

"No need," Li Xintong said, amused by her sense of propriety.

"I was just joking," the tour guide explained with a smile. "I also have my reasons for having to follow you two the whole time."

"Huh?" Shen Youyou looked confused.

"President Chen instructed that you two can only go to the villa if you spend one million in Ginza."

"what?!"

The two girls were simultaneously taken aback and embarrassed by this domineering CEO trope.

For working-class people, all they can do is sigh with envy: "Is this what it looks like to be surrounded by happiness? I'm so envious."

The two girls, because of the political task set by Chen Wang, spent several hours in Ginza and finally managed to scrape together one million.

Actually, there are many exorbitantly priced luxury goods here, and a million can be spent very quickly, but when they saw the prices, the two women had the same expression.

so expensive?
crazy?

Even if it's just to spend money, you can't spend it like this!

In the end, the two bought some clothes and bags, picked out a watch for Chen Wang, looked at a DSLR camera, and finally gritted their teeth and bought some luxury jewelry, managing to spend the money within the allotted limit.

At 9 p.m., the car drove to a Japanese-style villa with a hot spring and a back mountain, a very secluded and tranquil environment.

Upon hearing that the price for a night's stay was 50,000, both women simultaneously expressed their bewilderment and pain at the cost.

"Men do get a bit too arrogant after they have money," Shen Youyou sighed.

"Yeah, they really don't treat money like money." Li Xintong complained for a moment, but quickly came to terms with it. "But isn't it only right that they spend money on us?"

"But what if I run out of money someday... Ugh, ugh, ugh." Shen Youyou covered her mouth, regretting her jinxed words.

The two of them then entered the courtyard and went to the villa.

Although it's Japanese style, it's surprisingly spacious and doesn't feel cramped like some other places that try to save space everywhere. It even has a touch of antique charm.

As we prepared to go upstairs, two female waitresses said to each other, "Miss Youyou (Tongtong), please come this way with me."

“We need to share a room,” Li Xintong said.

“Okay, but the clothes and towels we provided are in your respective rooms. Please go to your rooms first,” one of them said.

After exchanging glances, the two had no choice but to comply.

So, they followed the waiters carrying suitcases down the stairs on the left and right respectively.

Li Xintong unconsciously became a little nervous.

No, you've watched too much Japanese horror; don't apply that to this!

"Please come in."

After opening the door and putting the suitcase inside, the waiter smiled.

"……hold head high."

Li Xintong slowly walked in and closed the door.

This is a very spacious suite, with a screen separating the living area and the rest area.

Li Xintong planned to lie in bed for a while before tidying up, but she was stunned by the scene before her as soon as she passed through the screen.

Opposite the soft, large bed stood a beautiful wedding dress in the room, as white as fresh snow and as bright as the moon, with every inch full of details, the veil like it was woven from clouds.

At first glance, it looks as if a graceful ballerina is standing there.

As she slowly walked over, Li Xintong placed her hand on the bust of the wedding dress, feeling the delicate sensation in her palm.

Li Xintong's eyes were unconsciously drawn to the stunning beauty of the wedding dress.

Little by little, she took off her clothes, leaving only her underwear on her lower body.

This exquisite wedding dress seemed tailor-made for her; every part of it fit perfectly.

Including those crystal high heels.

After she was fully dressed in her wedding gown, Li Xintong saw a card on the wedding dress rack.

After picking it up, I saw a line of text written on it.

Come out through the back door.

"..." Li Xintong paused for a moment, then put it down. She walked to the vanity mirror, sat down, looked at herself in the mirror, and a charming smile appeared on her lips. "I'm so beautiful."

However, girls who wear wedding dresses only hope to be the most beautiful.

In front of the vanity mirror, there was already a makeup box and lipstick prepared in advance.

With her lips pursed, Li Xintong carefully applied makeup to herself.

After finishing, she stood up, put the exquisite and sacred veil on her head, held the hem of her skirt with both hands, and carefully went downstairs after leaving the room.

The moment she stepped out the back door, she encountered Shen Youyou, who was already waiting there. She was wearing a halter-neck wedding dress that perfectly showcased her fair and beautiful skin, exuding the charm of a young girl's first encounter with a man.

Upon seeing Li Xintong, she smiled and said, "Tongtong, you look so beautiful today, so beautiful that it makes my heart flutter."

"It's an honor to hear such words from a straight woman." Li Xintong smiled and extended her hand. "You too, you're so beautiful, like a fairy."

The two girls smiled at each other, then gently held each other's hands, while holding the hem of their skirts with their other hands, and slowly walked forward.

At the back gate of the villa is a courtyard.

A wisteria-covered corridor, resembling a time tunnel, appeared before the two of them.

It still glowed faintly, preventing the night from being completely dark.

After walking slowly, the two stopped.

At the end of the flower-lined corridor, a tall, handsome man with a stylish haircut and dressed in a black suit, who could rival any idol, stood with one hand in his pocket, exuding an air of elegance and sophistication.

Of course, there's also an overflowing sense of youthfulness.

The smiles on the two girls' faces gradually brightened, their joy beyond measure.

"So nothing's wrong at the company, and this is your surprise?"

Li Xintong walked up to Chen Wang and asked with a smile.

Chen Wang smiled faintly, then slowly knelt down on one knee.

This action caused the light in their eyes to be visibly adjusted to its highest level.

Shen Youyou's slender, fair fingers trembled slightly as she placed them on her lips.

Slowly, Chen Wang opened the ring box.

Inside were two dazzling rings.

Same style, different bezel size.

The two nervously took out the ring.

After putting down the ring box, Chen Wang accepted the two rings with both hands.

Two hands slowly stretched out.

Chen Wang steadily placed the rings onto the ring fingers of the two girls.

Then, he looked up at the two smiling girls and said gently, "Gentlemen, will you both marry me?"

The two girls looked at each other, their eyes no longer filled with jealousy, but with genuine happiness.

As if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding, the two turned around and each extended a hand.

Chen Wang knelt on one knee, placing his hand in the palms of the two girls. Holding their hands, the girls turned and led him away through time. The pure white veils, like a silver river, flowed dreamily across the back of his hand… (End of Chapter)