Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

It's you again, you elusive young master!

It's you useless, idiotic bodyguards again!

Thanks to you guys, last time you guys drove the car away right in front of us and we couldn't stop you. Yu Zhe laughed so hard back then.

But these bodyguards were just following orders. Now that Qi Jiang has fallen, although they are fools, they have now truly taken on the responsibility of protecting the real Qi family.

After a moment of silence, Yu Zhe pointed to the door and asked, "This time... do we still need to report?"

"No more reporting, no more reporting." The bodyguards, sweating profusely, flung open the door. "Young Master Su, please come in!"

20. You came without even saying a word!

The door slowly opened.

Yu Zhe swaggered in front of the bodyguards with an air of indifference, as if he didn't recognize anyone.

Just kidding. Last time I came, I had to sneak in. This time, since I'm coming openly, how can I not be a little more blatant?

The Qi Family Manor has temporarily taken over the functions of the original Qi Group Building in the city, which is currently under investigation and under lockdown.

Therefore, on his way to Qi Xinye's residence, Yu Zhe saw many Qi Group employees walking hurriedly with various documents in their hands.

They had no idea what was going on, but one thing was clear: the company's management had changed, and the chairman had gained real power.

Because Qi Yi promised to improve their compensation after the company resumed operations, they were happy to contribute to the company's reopening.

Along the way, these people must have seen Yu Zhe striding leisurely through the Qi family manor.

Everyone reacted with astonishment, as if they had seen a ghost.

Good heavens, isn't this the young master of the Su family who stole the show at the Qi Group building before?

Can one really just stroll around Qijia without any restraint?

They were unaware of the inside story; they were just ordinary workers who assumed there was some rift between the Su and Qi families.

Ke Yuzhe, unaware of their thoughts, waved at them with a smile and said, "Hmm, work is really hard."

What are you waving your hand at?!

Hmm? Wait a minute, now that Sister Ye is involved in the Qi family's affairs, she shouldn't be sleeping at this hour, right?

If you're at work, like in a meeting, it's not good to disturb them with a message.

It's better to ask someone, so you don't end up empty-handed.

Looking around, Yu Zhe stopped and stepped forward to stop a young woman in uniform who was walking quickly.

"Hey, wait a minute, ma'am. Can I ask you something?"

Yu Zhe's beautiful voice was so penetrating that it made the young lady stop in her tracks.

The moment she turned around and saw Yu Zhe's face clearly, she was startled, and the documents and drawings in her hands scattered all over the floor.

There were two reasons why she was so frightened: first, she knew who the person in front of her was; second, although she had heard that Su Yuzhe was incredibly handsome, she never expected him to be so captivating in person.

"Oh, I'm sorry!" she apologized, then squatted down to pick up the blueprints from the ground.

Am I that scary...? I gave them a heads-up beforehand.

Yu Zhe shook his head and bent down to pick up all the documents.

He then handed them to the Qi family employee: "Miss, I wanted to ask where your young lady is now. Also, I'm sorry... I think I startled you just now..."

Taking the blueprints from Yu Zhe, the young lady paused for a moment before replying, "Ah? Um... this, Miss, Miss is in the temporary conference room, in the tallest building, ah, over there..."

Seeing that the employee was stammering and seemed very nervous, Yu Zhe didn't make things difficult for her. He thanked her and turned to leave, saying, "Thanks, miss. I know where that place is. You go ahead and do your work. I'll take my leave now."

Speaking of the tallest building, Yu Zhe certainly knew it. He often played there when he was a child, and he knew the layout of the mansion very well.

Watching Yu Zhe's silver hair trailing behind him as he jogged away, the female employee was momentarily dazed.

Not only is he incredibly handsome, but he also has a wonderful personality. Reports often describe the eldest son of the Su family as aloof and detached from worldly affairs.

Now that they're calling her "little sister" so casually, where's the coldness in that?!

The young woman was in a great mood and felt that she wouldn't feel tired even if she worked a few extra hours today.

...............................

The tallest building in this mansion used to be an auditorium, which was used by the Qi family for large events.

Now, making the best use of the space, it has been transformed into a temporary meeting room, and in such a short time, the transformation is quite impressive.

After entering the building and asking several people, I learned that Qi Xinye was having a meeting in the main hall in the middle of the third floor.

Thank goodness, it was the right decision not to make that call rashly.

Upon reaching the third floor, one could faintly hear the echo of a microphone in the corridor; it was Qi Yi's voice.

Since it was a temporary renovation, the soundproofing and construction were not those of a professional meeting venue.

There was a small window on the wall. Leaning against the wall, Yu Zhe stood on tiptoe and tried his best to look inside.

The room was large, and many people were sitting neatly inside, probably all of them senior executives of the company. Qi Yi was sitting in the main seat, giving instructions on some precautions for the company's resumption of work, while Qi Xinye sat next to him, dressed in a suit, flipping through thick documents, looking serious, sometimes thinking, and sometimes saying a few words.

Sure, Sister Ye.

Yu Zhe was quite pleased; judging by this trend, she would soon be able to stand on her own.

Now... we definitely can't leave. How can we just leave without even seeing Sister Ye?

There's only one option: wait!

Yu Zhe leaned against the wall and took out his phone to play some games.

But it's true, you have to plan ahead before doing things. If I had contacted Sister Ye in advance yesterday, it definitely wouldn't have been so troublesome. I just came over on a whim this morning, so I guess I'll just have to wait a bit.

In the empty corridor, I listened to the echoing speech about the Qi family's future plans.

Yu Zhe was just scrolling through funny and silly videos on his phone.

This thing is so useful for killing time!

I replied to several messages from Zixiao during that time, and an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Just then, Yu Zhe heard Qi Yi say into the microphone, "Everyone, go and rest for a while. The meeting will continue in twenty minutes."

it's time.

Yu Zhe put his phone in his pocket and stood near the door.

The room became noticeably noisier, and the first to come out was Qi Yi, who was closest to the door, while Qi Xinye was still tidying up her documents at her seat.

Upon seeing Yu Zhe standing at the door, Qi Yi was taken aback at first, then quickly stepped forward and said, "Nephew! Why didn't you tell me you were coming? Are you here to see Xiao Ye? Have you been waiting for a long time?"

In a sense, Yu Zhe was the savior of the Qi family. Qi Yi felt that even though he was a junior, he should still go out to greet him if he came.

"It's nothing, Uncle Qi. I just arrived too. I'm sorry to have had a tiring meeting. Um... if you could, could you call Sister Ye for me?" "Of course."

After speaking, Qi Yi turned around, walked back to the front of the stage, and said something to Qi Xinye.

Qi Xinye suddenly raised her head and turned to look at the doorway with a surprised expression.

The moment she saw Yu Zhe, she stood up as if by reflex, her face filled with indescribable surprise and joy, the fatigue from the morning's meetings vanishing instantly.

She shoved the document she had been carefully reading onto the table, strode towards the door, and stood beside Yu Zhe.

Without saying a word, she took Yu Zhe's hand, her eyes filled with joy mixed with concern: "Xiao Zhe, why did you suddenly come here... Your hands are so cold, you must have been waiting for a long time... Really, you should have told me in advance if you were coming, how could you have waited here!"

"It wasn't long, and it wasn't that cold. I'm not that fragile."

Sister Ye's hands were warm, and you could feel the intense, undisguised emotions she was conveying.

Qi Yi smiled and said, "Then you two, find somewhere to catch up. It's too noisy here, and there's nowhere to sit. It's not a good place to chat."

"Hey, is this okay?" Yu Zhe looked at Qi Yi. "But you guys are in a meeting, right? This is the break."

"I'm just taking a break, I just came to check in... If the meeting is important, I won't disturb you."

"Nephew Yu Zhe, what are you saying!" Qi Yi was a little anxious, as if he was afraid that the two of them would not be able to spend time alone together. "If Xiao Ye could talk to you more, that would be much more meaningful than this meeting. Don't worry, I can handle things here. You two can go and have some fun."

How could Qi Yi not know that Yu Zhe and Xiao Ye were childhood sweethearts? After being separated for so many years, Xiao Ye even called out Yu Zhe's name in her dreams. Now that he is in power in the Qi family and doesn't have to listen to other people's arrangements, he must create opportunities for the two of them!

Hearing Qi Yi's words, a hint of gratitude flashed in Qi Xinye's eyes: "Thank you, Dad!"

Then she started running slowly, taking Yu Zhe's hand and running downstairs: "Xiao Zhe, come with me, I want to take you somewhere..."

21. Though circumstances have changed, the people remain the same.

After leaving the renovated auditorium, Qi Xinye deliberately led Yu Zhe along a less crowded side road. Although it might be a longer route, she still felt it was worth it.

Since I stepped outside, I've noticed that almost every employee who passes by stops and looks at Yu Zhe.

Even though Qi Xinye had tried her best to quietly shield Yu Zhe behind her, it still couldn't stop everyone's curious gaze.

So they simply found a secluded path.

A quick glance is fine, but her Xiao Zhe wouldn't allow anyone to stare at her for too long.

Qi Xinye may just have a mild-mannered appearance, but she might actually have an exceptionally strong possessive streak.

There are advantages to following a path: it's quiet, and you can hear birds chirping from time to time, which can be quite refreshing.

More importantly, this path is built on a certain elevation, offering a panoramic view of the entire Qi Family Manor.

The place is magnificent; the older generation of the Qi family must have put in a lot of effort when it was first built.

Even Lian Yuzhe couldn't help but marvel: "I've never been to this area before. I have to say, the Su family's villa is too Western-style, far inferior to the Qi family's blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles. Hmm, not bad, not bad..."

Yu Zhe's eyes were filled with admiration, which Qi Xinye noticed. She murmured to herself, "After we're together... won't it all be yours sooner or later, Xiao Zhe...?"

"Sister Ye, did you say something?"

"N-nothing! Let's keep going!"

Oh no, I almost blurted out what I was thinking to Xiao Zhe.

But that's how it is... If I get married to Xiao Zhe in the future, he can change this yard however he wants.

Led by Qi Xinye, the two walked one after the other along the quiet path that was surrounded by trees and flowers.

Finally, the view opened up, and this was the place Qi Xinye wanted to bring him to—an open space at the very back of the manor.

If the area before was deserted, this place is completely devoid of people.

After all, it's not an office area. Not to mention other people, even Qi Xinye herself hasn't come here often in recent years.