After being reborn, my sister insisted on marrying me.

The teahouse Old Ma mentioned is located on the innermost side of the fourth floor of Joy City.

It's called "Tingxuexuan".

The name is elegant, and so is the decor.

But the two men sitting inside had increasingly unseemly thoughts.

Ma Yun booked the largest private room at the very back.

The tea master was a young woman wearing a moon-white cheongsam.

She is very beautiful and is the most beautiful tea master in the shop.

She was visibly excited to see Ma Yun, the richest woman in China, arrive.

However, Ma Yun waved him away, leaving only the teapot and tea leaves.

"Brother Wei, try this."

Ma Yun personally picked up the Yixing teapot and poured a cup for Wei Yi. "Wuyishan Zheng Yan Rougui, I heard it's President Wu's favorite flavor. I reckon you're with her every day, so you'll definitely enjoy this tea."

Wei Yi took the teacup, but didn't say anything; he just smiled.

Zhang Kexin sat next to him, holding a teacup, looking at Wei Yi and then at Ma Yun.

She's still curious about it.

I was mainly curious about how Wei Yi knew Ma Yun.

As for the shock...

There was a little bit at the beginning.

Once you realize it, it's just like that.

After all, people like Ma Yun are not like most ordinary people or people from ordinary classes.

He is indeed a lofty and unparalleled figure, a truly rare and legendary figure in China.

But who is Zhang Kexin?

In the domestic medical field, he is a rare young genius in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive medicine.

The precious baby of Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

Her registration fee for a regular outpatient visit at Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

Those all start at 150 yuan.

Every time the number is sold out, scalpers outside are offering it for five or six hundred yuan.

Specialist clinics charge 500 yuan, while scalpers charge over 1,000 yuan.

If it were in the International Medical Department.

Each of her accounts costs at least 1,500 yuan.

She has treated at least fifty, if not a hundred, important figures.

If you include consultations and the patients her mentor took her to see...

She has even met two people at the orchard level.

Compared to those people, Ma Yun is nothing.

Right now, she's just curious.

I'm curious how my boyfriend met this currently most talked-about richest man in China.

In the conversation between the two just now.

She only understood the words "General Manager Wu".

But they had absolutely no idea what relationship this General Manager Wu had with Wei Yi.

She hadn't yet connected it to Wu Zhenhe.

Because that day she was on a date with Wei Yi when she met Wu Zhenhe.

The two of them behaving in a way that made it impossible for her to detect anything unusual.

At this moment, Ma Yun leaned back in the rosewood chair, crossed her legs, and relaxed.

"Brother Wei, last time at the China World Trade Center, you mentioned that the cooperation between Guoxin Branch and Zhifubao wouldn't happen until next spring. I've thought about it and I think we don't need to wait that long."

He picked up his teacup, blew on it to cool it down, but his eyes remained fixed on Wei Yi's face. "Some things are better done sooner rather than later. If you wait too long, more things will change."

Wei Yi nodded: "Mr. Ma is right."

"So I thought, how about this?"

Ma Yun put down her teacup, leaned forward slightly, and said, "The technical integration between Zhifubao and Guoxin Rating will begin next month. The conditions will remain the same as I mentioned before. What do you think?"

Wei Yi did not answer immediately.

He lowered his head and took a sip of tea.

The tea soup was indeed mellow and rich.

But he could tell that this tea was not the Zheng Yan Rou Gui that Wu Zhenhe usually drank.

Ma Yun was testing him.

From the moment he entered, every word and every action was a test.

"Mr. Wu loves this tea the most" is a way of testing how deep his relationship with Wu Zhenhe really is.

"You're by her side every day" is a test to see what his status is in Wu Zhenhe's eyes.

The fact that they are now forcing him to start a cooperation is a test of how much say he has in the matter of China Credit Rating.

Wei Yi slowly put down his teacup, revealing a perfectly timed hesitation:

"Mr. Ma, this... I still need to discuss it with Ms. Wu. As you know, regarding Guoxin Rating, I am nominally the chairman, but major decisions all require her approval."

When he said "General Manager Wu," he deliberately added a touch of intimacy to his tone.

Yet there was also a hint of lack of confidence.

It's just like a young person who has to bring up their backer to save face in front of outsiders.

Ma Yun narrowed her eyes slightly.

"Of course, of course."

His smile remained unchanged, but his tone held a subtle undertone: "Mr. Wu is your...mentor. Show him respect, that's only right."

A guide.

Wei Yi chuckled to himself.

Old Ma, you really know how to choose your words.

The title "guide" both flattered him and firmly cemented his identity as a "gold digger."

"Mr. Ma is right." Wei Yi smiled, revealing a young man's forced composure after his secret was exposed. "Mr. Wu has indeed been very kind to me."

The movement was small, but enough for Ma Yun to catch.

Zhang Kexin, who was standing nearby, finally couldn't hold back anymore.

She asked Wei Yi in a low voice, "Who is General Manager Wu?"

"A friend," Wei Yi replied softly.

"Oh." Zhang Kexin nodded, then added, "Are you in business too?"

"Yes. He's in business. He's very wealthy."

Zhang Kexin said "Oh" and didn't ask any more questions.

She has never been interested in these business intricacies.

Guo Mu has met many people, including the richest man in China, Wang and Ma, but they're just so-so.

What difference would it make if another richest man like Wu came along?

After all, she is a truly rare talent.

Ma Yun witnessed this scene.

His gaze lingered on Zhang Kexin's face for a moment before returning to Wei Yi.

That smile was even deeper than before.

"Brother Wei, is this your girlfriend?" Ma Yun suddenly asked.

Wei Yi feigned hesitation, but still nodded: "Yes."

"Beautiful. You're so lucky." Ma Yun picked up her teacup, her tone casual as if in a leisurely conversation. "Does President Wu know about this?"

coming.

Wei Yi understood perfectly.

After going through such a long and winding road, the old horse has finally gotten to the point.

He first determined the nature of his relationship with Wu Zhenhe, and then determined his actual say in Guoxinping.

Now, this old horse should be confirming the third thing:

Does Wu Zhenhe know that his "little lover" has another girlfriend outside?

If you don't know.

That would be a huge weakness.

Wei Yi remained silent for a moment.

He tried hard to recall the deceptive micro-expressions his sister and Wu Zhenhe used when they were deliberately acting.

Then he showed a very faint, almost imperceptible hint of panic.

"Ms. Wu... she doesn't really concern herself with my personal affairs."

He spoke, his pace slightly faster than before, as if trying to cover something up, "And Kexin... we're just dating normally. I'll talk to President Wu about it later."

I'll talk to her about it later.

It hasn't been said yet.

Ma Yun's smile deepened.

He leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and wiggled his toes slightly.

That posture.

He was like a hunter who had cornered his prey.

"Brother Wei," Ma Yun said leisurely, "you're young, so you might be thinking too simply. I know many people like President Wu. People at this level hate deception the most."

He paused, then slowly added:

"Especially since you're a capable young person. She's willing to mentor you because she finds you reliable. But if... you do something outside that's inconvenient for her to know, then her opinion of you might change."

That was a perfectly watertight statement.

Not a single word was mentioned about threats.

But every single word is a threat.

Wei Yi remained silent after listening.

He kept his head down, gripping the teacup tightly, his knuckles showing the force he was using.

After a long while, he finally raised his head and forced a smile.

"Mr. Ma, are you mistaken? Mr. Wu and I don't have the kind of relationship you're thinking of. We're just... business partners."

Ma Yun burst into laughter.

"Brother Wei, what are you saying? When did I say you two had something else in your relationship?"

He patted Wei Yi on the shoulder. "I'm just reminding you. Young man, be careful. You still need to say what needs to be said to General Manager Wu. If you don't say it, and someone else says it for you, the situation will be different."

Someone else said it for you.

The nature of it is different.

Wei Yi was already laughing so hard he was about to cramp up inside.

Old Ma's skill level is indeed high.

It was clearly coercion and enticement.

But the whole process was wrapped in a sugar coating of "I'm doing this for your own good".

If he hadn't been so aware of Wu Zhenhe's true nature, or if he hadn't actually been a kept man, he would have been in a much better position.

He might actually fool me today.

"Mr. Ma is right."

Wei Yi took a deep breath, his face showing a submissive look after being reprimanded. "I'll talk to President Wu when I get back."

"No rush, no rush."

Ma Yun waved her hand, "Take your time. Say what you want to say when you want to, but you should be patient. I'll also smooth things over with President Wu. We're friends, after all."

friend.

Wei Yi mentally applauded Ma Yun.

The subtext of this statement, when translated, is:

"I have something on you. As long as you obey, I won't say anything. If you don't, Mr. Wu will receive news at any time."

high.

That's really not low.

Wei Yi's face showed a relieved expression.

He nodded to Ma Yun, his tone extremely sincere:

"Thank you, Mr. Ma. I'll arrange the cooperation between Guoxin Rating and Zhifubao as soon as I get back. It will start next month, and the terms will be as you suggested."

Ma Yun's eyes lit up immediately.

The smile on that little head was as dazzling as the snow outside.

"Good! Brother Wei, that's great! I knew you were destined for greatness. From now on, Alibaba and China Credit Rating will be one family."

He picked up his teacup and gestured towards Wei Yiju.

Wei Yi also picked up his teacup and clinked it against his.

The teacups clinked together, making a crisp sound.

Zhang Kexin sat next to her, completely bewildered by what she heard.

After the two finished their tea.

She whispered to Wei Yi, "What are you talking about? What's this 'President Wu'? What's this 'keeping it a secret'? I don't understand."

"It's nothing," Wei Yi patted the back of her hand. "We just talked about some work-related things."

"Oh," Zhang Kexin replied, lowering her head to drink her tea.

She really didn't understand.

But her sixth sense told her that although the short man was always smiling, the way he looked at Wei Yi made her feel a little uncomfortable.

She couldn't pinpoint exactly where she felt unwell.

I just feel that this person's smile doesn't reach their eyes.

She doesn't like this person.

Zhang Kexin turned her face away and looked out the window.

The snow is still falling.

Tiny snowflakes fell silently onto the windowsill, accumulating into a thin layer.

She suddenly remembered.

In my own contacts and WeChat.

She has many friends and contact numbers who are even more influential than Ma Yun.

These were all patients she had previously served.

Because I thought she was professional and skilled, I took the initiative to add her as a friend.

Or leave your contact number.

For example, Mr. Wu Zhenhe, whom I met a few days ago.

Huh, this person also has the surname Wu?

do not care.

she thinks.

I need to help my dear.

We need to think of a solution.

Let him get to know some of my patients.

They might not be willing to help with truly troublesome or major favors.

But for small favors, she felt that these important figures would still be happy to lend a hand.

If all else fails...

She thought again.

I can also ask my tutor for help.

Her mentor.

That would truly be a figure of extraordinary stature.

Although they were only physicians for figures of extraordinary stature.

Could he be considered... a top-tier physician?

Okay, that's the decision.

Ugh, I suddenly have a craving for chestnuts.

The main reason is that when she went out just now, Wei Yi said he would buy her some roasted chestnuts.

So she quietly tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Let's go buy some roasted chestnuts later."

Wei Yi turned to look at her and smiled.

"Okay. I'll buy two bags. I'll eat one now, and take the other back to my sister."

"Does your sister also like roasted chestnuts?"

"I like it. She likes to eat everything."

Ma Yun stood to the side, watching the two whispering to each other as if no one else was around, a smile still on her face.

But his fingers tapped lightly twice on the table.

The rhythm was neither too fast nor too slow.

It looked like they were plotting something.

After three rounds of tea.

Ma Yun got up to say goodbye.

He grasped Wei Yi's hand and shook it forcefully:

"Brother Wei, it's fate that we bumped into each other at Joy City today. I'll treat you and Mr. Wu to dinner another day. We can have a good chat then."

"Okay. Take care, Mr. Ma."

Ma Yun has passed away.

He was accompanied by his group of assistants and entourage.

In the private room, only Wei Yi and Zhang Kexin remained.

Zhang Kexin let out a long sigh of relief: "This person is so enthusiastic. But he talks a lot, and I don't understand a lot of it."

"That's right, you don't understand." Wei Yi smiled and pinched her cheek. "Come on. I'll go buy you some roasted chestnuts."

Zhang Kexin's eyes lit up: "Okay!"

The two got up and walked outside.

As Wei Yi reached the door, he suddenly stopped.

He glanced back at the pot of tea on the table.

The tea has gone cold.

The aroma of the cinnamon from Zheng Yan has completely dissipated.

Wei Yi's lips curled into a smile.

Old Ma, oh Old Ma.

You think you've got my Achilles' heel.

I don't know.

What you've grasped is merely the tail I deliberately handed to you.

Although it probably won't have much effect on Ma Yun.

But he still found it enjoyable to tease these bigwigs in the business world.

He took Zhang Kexin's hand and walked outside.

"Let's go buy chestnuts."

"Um!"

Zhang Kexin happily responded, took his arm, and walked with the lightness of a young girl.

The snow outside the window suddenly started falling heavily.

The fluttering clouds enveloped the entire city of Yanjing in a gentle, tranquil white.