From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

As the physiotherapy tools were applied to his shoulders and back, Lu Yunzhou braced his hands against the edge of the chair.

Ye Zhiwei moved quickly, first pressing down around the old injury, then applying the kinesiology tape along the muscle lines.

After treating his shoulders and back, she squatted down to check his ankles.

"Don't put too much weight on your right foot. I'll go to the construction site with you this afternoon."

She put the tools back into her tactical bag, her expression serious.

Lu Yunzhou moved his shoulder, and the pain had lessened considerably.

He looked at Gu Nanqiao and pushed the documents on the table towards her.

"You need to compile a list of design risks for the old port of Nanwan. A sample section in the tidal zone also needs to be built, with water level, settlement, drainage, and material usage all clearly written down."

Gu Nanqiao opened the document and tapped the paper twice with the tip of her pen.

What standards should be used for the sample section model?

"Submit what's usable first, don't just make it look fancy. Give me a first draft in three days, and a complete plan in seven days."

Gu Nanqiao wrote down the requirements and immediately took the stack of documents away.

Lu Yunzhou then looked at Ye Zhiwei: "You'll be my assistant, and you'll come with me to the site. You'll be in charge of overseeing the entry routes, worker arrangements, and material verification."

Ye Zhiwei fastened the buckle on her tactical bag: "Is someone not cooperating?"

"Make a note of their names first, so we can keep evidence. If anyone causes trouble, hand them over to me."

Ye Zhiwei nodded, picked up the safety ledger on the table, and turned to start arranging the inventory of supplies for the afternoon.

The office is busy again.

Lu Yunzhou had just picked up his phone when the screen suddenly lit up.

The message came from Su Qingwan.

There was no text, only an encrypted location.

Below the address is a short message: Chenghu Horse Club, South Gate, 10:00 AM.

Come alone.

Lu Yunzhou glanced at the time; there were only forty minutes left until ten o'clock.

Su Qingwan rarely contacted him in this way.

Every encrypted connection brings its own set of problems.

He placed his phone face down on the table and picked up his car keys.

Gu Nanqiao looked up at him: "Something else?"

"Go out for a bit. Do as I say for the South Bay data."

After giving his instructions, he went straight downstairs.

Only after the car drove out of Yuanchuan did Lu Yunzhou turn on the GPS again.

Chenghu Horse Club, located in the Chengdong Lake District, is known for its strict membership vetting process.

Ordinary vehicles are not allowed to enter, and visitors must be authorized by the member in person.

He increased the car's speed.

The roads were relatively clear in the morning.

Twenty minutes later, the south gate of Chenghu Horse Club appeared in front of us.

A black iron gate stood between two rows of tall trees, and a clean stone path stretched out outside the gatehouse.

Two security guards stood by the door, their uniforms neatly ironed, with communicators hanging from their waists.

Lu Yunzhou parked the car outside the white line.

The security guard walked to the car window and gestured for him to lower the window.

Lu Yunzhou handed over his phone: "Su Qingwan asked me to come."

The security guard took the phone, his polite demeanor disappearing.

He scanned the location page and then entered his name on the tablet.

"Name."

"Lu Yunzhou".

The security guard stared at the screen for a few seconds to check, then raised his hand and called over another person.

The license plate, ID card, and visitor authorization were compared one by one.

Lu Yunzhou sat in the car waiting, his fingers on the steering wheel, his patience quickly wearing thin.

The first door was half open.

"Drive the car in and park it in the inspection area."

He drove the car past the gate, and the two metal plates at the front and back immediately rose up.

The staff inspected the vehicle, and the trunk was also opened.

The chassis scan is complete, and the items inside the vehicle are registered one by one.

Lu Yunzhou handed over a folding knife.

The staff took it and affixed a seal: "Return it when you leave."

Lu Yunzhou didn't argue and continued driving in.

After the second gate, visitors need to walk through a security checkpoint.

The metal detector scanned from the waist to the shoe, and the staff checked the identification again.

"Please go to the main building; Ms. Su has already left authorization."

Lu Yunzhou took back his phone and walked towards the main building by the lake.

The horse racing club occupies a large area, with the training ground and stables separated by a low wall.

In the distance, the sound of horses' hooves could be heard as staff led several tall horses through the passageway.

People here speak in very low voices, even the gatekeepers are very disciplined.

He walked to the steps of the main building, where the third checkpoint was already waiting for him.

A man in a gray suit reached out to block the way: "The main building only accepts members and invited guests."

Lu Yunzhou turned his phone screen around, and as soon as the location page lit up, a confirmation sound came from the man's earpiece.

He stepped aside: "Mr. Lu, please come in."

As soon as Lu Yunzhou stepped onto the steps, the sound of cars outside began to fill the air.

A line of black cars drove into the horse racing club.

The lead car cleared the way, followed by several minivans.

The motorcade did not sound its horn, but all the staff at the horse racing club stopped what they were doing, and the gatekeepers quickly stood at attention.

Lu Yunzhou stopped at the edge of the steps, his gaze sweeping over the convoy.

The car in the middle stopped, and the driver got out first, went around to the back and opened the door.

Only one woman got out of the car.

Su Qingwan wore a snow-white long dress with a short jacket draped over her shoulders, and the earrings on her ears swayed gently with her steps.

She didn't bring any other bodyguards today; apart from the driver, no one else followed her in the convoy.

She stood by the car door and looked up at Lu Yunzhou.

"They arrived quite quickly."

Lu Yunzhou walked down two steps: "You sent me your location, how could I dare to be late?"

Su Qingwan closed the car door and walked towards him.

Her skirt brushed against her shoes; her steps were steady, and she seemed more relaxed than usual.

"You only have one thing to do tonight: follow me."

She stopped in front of Lu Yunzhou and straightened his crooked collar with her hand.

Lu Yunzhou looked down at her hand: "You want me to be your bodyguard, or to shield you from drinks?"

"It will be all right."

Su Qingwan withdrew her hand, her gaze lingering on his face: "Don't look around. This outfit isn't for you."

Lu Yunzhou's Adam's apple bobbed, and his gaze fell on the main building behind her: "Who do you want to see?"

"You'll know once you go in."

She turned and walked towards the steps, and Lu Yunzhou followed.

When she reached the entrance of the main building, Su Qingwan suddenly stopped.

She turned to the side and lowered her voice: "If anyone asks you who you are later, just say you came with me. As for anything else, wait until I let you speak."

Lu Yunzhou looked at her: "Is there trouble inside?"

Su Qingwan raised her hand and pressed it against the doorframe, her expression turning cold: "Some people want to see me make a fool of myself, and others want to see if you can stand firm."

Lu Yunzhou put the car keys into his palm and stopped beside her.

"Then let them see it clearly."

Su Qingwan's gaze fell on his face, and she lightly tapped the door frame with her finger.

"Stand to my left tonight, and don't move an inch."

She turned to look at the convoy and the accompanying driver, her voice clear: "Everyone inside the cars stay outside. No one is allowed to go in."

The staff at the entrance immediately stepped aside to both sides.

Su Qingwan raised her hand and grabbed Lu Yunzhou's sleeve.

"Lu Yunzhou, come inside with me."

The inner door opened to both sides, and the dull thud of horses' hooves hitting the ground could be heard from inside.

Lu Yunzhou stepped over the threshold, and Su Qingwan led him into the main building.

The door behind him closed immediately, shutting out the convoy and the sounds of people outside.