Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

A commodity crisis struck like a raging flood, but receded just as quickly as the Qiantang River tide...

Deng Ying completely shot herself in the foot, and in the process, she also pushed herself into a desperate situation...

If it weren't for Grandpa Deng and Grandpa Xiao joining forces to find Xiao Zhan and suppress the incident...

I'm afraid Deng Ying is already in jail.

It was only because Qin Huanhuan generously issued a letter of understanding, coupled with Old Master Deng's influence, and it's said that Xiao Zhan even spoke up for Deng Ying, that Deng Ying was spared criminal punishment...

However, a huge sum of money was also paid to Qin Huanhuan's company as compensation. As for how much it was, outsiders had no way of knowing except for a few core personnel.

In the end, the competition ended in a crushing defeat for Deng Ying. After seven days of self-reflection, Deng Ying resolutely decided to settle abroad, far away from the troubles of Beijing...

As Deng Ying's solitary figure disappeared at the end of the airport jet bridge, Qin Huanhuan was holding a press conference and a celebration party at the company to mark the huge sales success of their products.

This product crisis propelled Guose Tianxiang Cosmetics Group to become a top-tier cosmetics company in China, but Deng Ying's unexpected setback ironically became Qin Huanhuan's wedding dress...

No one knows what Deng Ying is thinking at this moment...

Three days later,

No. 14, East Chang'an Street

In the director's office,

Xia Keke handed a new identity document and a new passport to Ishida Mako, saying, "This is the new identity that Xiao Zhan promised to give you, Ishida Mako. From this moment on, you are a citizen of China. You can choose to live in China, or you can choose to go to any city where no one knows you and live a quiet, secluded life."

Ishida Mako accepted the passport with both hands and said gratefully, "Thank you, Director Xia."

Xia Keke: "No need to thank me, thank Xiao Zhan instead."

Mako Ishida: "Didn't Xiao Zhan say he was coming today?"

Xia Keke laughed and said, "They're so busy now. Every day, the young couple goes to work together, comes home together, and eats together. They're living a life as sweet as honey."

suddenly,

Xiao Zhan's cheerful voice rang out from the doorway: "Director Xia, talking behind people's backs isn't like you, Director Xia."

Upon hearing Xiao Zhan's voice, Mako Ishida exclaimed with delight, "Young Master Xiao is here!"

A figure flashed by at the doorway, and Xiao Zhan's tall and handsome figure appeared before the two, followed by a beautiful woman. Without a doubt, who else could it be but Qin Huanhuan...

Xiao Zhan, holding Qin Huanhuan's hand, said, "My wife and I came here specifically to congratulate Director Xia on his promotion."

Then, waving a box of Zhang Yiyuan tea in his hand, he said, "It's a small gift but carries great sentiment; Director Xia, please don't stand on ceremony."

Xia Keke rolled her eyes and joked, "I've been promoted to bureau chief, and you're just going to give me a box of tea to get rid of me?"

Xiao Zhan smirked and said, "Otherwise what?"

Qin Huanhuan stood there without saying a word, watching the two good partners bicker, and smiled faintly.

Xia Keke: "You have to treat me to a big meal."

"Huanhuan, what do you think? Your husband is getting stingier and stingier. Such a big boss only gave me a box of tea that costs 38.8 yuan. Am I just unable to afford it, or am I not worthy of drinking good tea?"

Xiao Zhan looked at Qin Huanhuan and said, "Wife, hurry up and send the invitations over, otherwise we'll have to treat Director Xia to a big meal separately. With her like that, she'll bankrupt me."

Qin Huanhuan smiled and said, "Okay, husband."

Then, she handed over two invitations printed with large red "double happiness" characters and said, "Coco, Ms. Zhenzi, welcome to my wedding with Xiao Zhan."

Xia Keke accepted the invitation and said, "Huanhuan, I not only want to attend your wedding, but I also want to be your bridesmaid."

Ishida Mako never dreamed that Xiao Zhan and Qin Huanhuan would send her an invitation. She was immediately moved to tears, and accepted the invitation with both hands, choking back tears as she said, "Thank you, I will definitely attend on time."

Qin Huanhuan continued, "Coco, Mako, I'm now formally inviting you both to join my bridesmaids. Would you be willing?"

Xia Keke glanced at Xiao Zhan, then stepped forward and took Qin Huanhuan's hand, saying, "Of course I'm willing."

Mako Ishida: "I'd like to too."

Qin Huanhuan: "Then let me tell you two the details."

Mako Ishida exclaimed excitedly, "Great! Great! I've never been a bridesmaid before!"

Xiao Zhan quietly left the room and went to Bai Zexiang's office. Ma Feng saw Xiao Zhan and happily went up to greet him, saying, "Brother Zhan is here. Minister Bai is waiting for you inside."

Xiao Zhan: "Ma Feng, are your parents comfortable living in the house I arranged for them?"

Ma Feng: "My parents are very used to living here, but they always say it's a waste for them to live in a big villa of more than 300 square meters."

Xiao Zhan: "What's the waste? As you get older, you need to live in a spacious and comfortable place. Besides, you'll be getting married and having children in the future, a whole family. How can the place be small?"

Ma Feng: "Brother Zhan, a few days ago, the demolition workers from my hometown called me to ask for my opinion, saying that I could probably get more than a million yuan in compensation."

Xiao Zhan: "Give them whatever amount is due. We won't give them any special treatment, but we also can't give them less. We'll handle it according to the policy regulations."

Ma Feng: "That's what I said too."

"squeak."

At that moment, the office door opened, and the secretary came out and said politely, "Young Master Xiao, Minister Bai would like to invite you in."

Xiao Zhan: "Thank you."

Then he stepped into the office and saw Bai Zexiang sitting on the sofa drinking tea, so he smiled and said, "Minister Bai, you have such refined tastes."

Bai Zexiang pointed to the sofa and said, "Xiao Zhan, sit down and talk."

Xiao Zhan sat opposite Bai Zexiang, picked up his teacup, took a sip of hot tea, and smacked his lips, saying, "Good tea."

He paused, then asked, "Minister Bai, is there something you need me for?"

Bai Zexiang tossed Xiao Zhan a cigarette and chuckled, "Hey kid, can't I invite you over for tea and a chat if there's nothing else going on?"

Xiao Zhan shrugged and said, "Boss Bai, I'm busy right now. I have endless investment meetings, reports to listen to, and papers to sign every day. If you have something to say, say it quickly and don't delay me from making money."

"I earn money by the second now!"

Bai Zexiang rolled his eyes at Xiao Zhan.

He knew Xiao Zhan was joking.

So he joked, "You've got a money-grubbing streak, haven't you? You weren't like this before."

Xiao Zhan: "I used to be a soldier, now I'm a businessman. In business, efficiency is key. Time is money, and efficiency is life."

Bai Zexiang laughed and said, "Hehehe, no wonder you reek of money now."

Xiao Zhan grinned and said, "I like the smell of money."

Bai Zexiang's expression turned serious as he said, "Alright, enough joking around, Xiao Zhan. Project Mole has been officially shelved and is now history. Your Project Dragon Shield has also been officially completed. In recognition of your outstanding performance, you are hereby awarded the title of National Hero with the approval of your superiors. Since you are no longer in the military, A has specially entrusted me to award you this National Hero Medal."

Bai Zexiang stood up, took out a metal box with the national emblem on it from the safe, and handed it to Xiao Zhan: "Comrade Xiao Zhan, this is an honor that belongs to you."

Xiao Zhan accepted the gift with both hands and said, "Thank you, country. Thank you, Minister Bai."

"Beep beep beep".

Just then, the red telephone on the desk rang.

Bai Zexiang: "Xiao Zhan, go answer the phone."

Xiao Zhan was completely confused, but he still walked over, picked up the phone, and asked, "This is Xiao Zhan. Who is this?"

A dignified and steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "Xiao Zhan, have you received the National Hero Medal?"

Xiao Zhan glanced at the box in his hand and said, "Reporting, sir, I have received the medal. Thank you for recognizing my work."