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

"Goodbye, Mom... Compared to the dinner you made for me, Zixiao is still cooking at home waiting for me to come back. I'm not stupid, how can I make a choice? You taught me since I was little that I should distinguish between what's important and what's not."

"..."

Xiao Yuzhe...you're definitely going to be henpecked from now on.

Yu Zhe's silver hair swayed as he pointed at the pile of documents Yang Qiuyun was holding and laughed.

"But Mom, so even you... had your own selfish motives?"

"what do you mean?"

"It's about the project to establish a direct tourist route from Fenghai City to Klomer. Although it's part of the tourism industry,... the route that would be most beneficial to the Su family isn't to Klomer. You want to establish this route just to make that city better, right?"

The tourism project, while called tourism, is actually largely an attempt to use the tourism gimmick to enhance the tourism value of Klomer.

For example... increasing the green space in Klömmer, improving the environment, and making it more suitable for tourism, etc.

Why invest so much in improving Klomer when there are so many other cities with far better tourist attractions?

There's definitely some emotional bias involved.

Because this project also concerns the collective interests of the three parties, Yu Zhe bluntly pointed out that this is not the option to maximize profits. Logically speaking, it shouldn't be done so directly, since all the stakeholders are here.

but...

Neither Ouyang Yan nor Qi Yi expressed any objection.

Elisa walked to the conference table and, just like in her student days, leaned on the shoulder of her best friend, Yang Qiuyun.

She smiled faintly.

"Qiuyun, it must have been tough for you. You risked jeopardizing the interests of the entire company just to keep Xiaota... and prevent the city we once lived in from falling into desolation... You've really put your heart into it."

"Otherwise..." Yang Qiuyun leaned on her shoulder and said with a wry smile, "Humans are emotional beings, after all. In my opinion, memories are more important than money. Zhenfeng, you won't blame me for doing this, will you?"

"How could that be?"

Su Zhenfeng was now incredibly Zen: "I have no other desires than for you to come home and take charge like this. Even if you risk the entire company, it doesn't matter, as long as you and the children are happy."

"Pfft... I never expected to hear something like this from my miserly Zhenfeng in my lifetime. But... don't worry, the company still needs to grow. Under my leadership, the company's progress cannot fall behind Xiaoyuzhe!"

Why are you arguing with me?

24. The Art of Balance

Yes, some decisions made without regard to efficiency are truly romantic.

In the past, Yu Zhe had never signed off on a deal so readily when there was no guarantee of profitability.

Memories are far more valuable than money.

With this collaboration among the three companies, Yu Zhe's small hand, outlining a grand vision for the future, flies through the documents with a pen, more confident than ever before.

Including his recent experience rescuing Xue'er at Xiao Meng's house, Yu Zhe no longer hesitated when writing down the idea of ​​developing the veterinary industry in Fenghai City.

The Ouyang family and the Qi family are not just partners, but also have a closer and more trustworthy relationship.

Yu Zhe glanced to both sides during a brief moment of leisure.

There's no need to mention that Yu Che did his best to review the documents.

Sister Ye also did everything she could to help, helping Yu Zhe look up information and offering advice.

Even Little Lychee, who knows absolutely nothing about this... uh.

Is she about to fall asleep?

Pfft, that's true, you lose track of time when you're working.

I feel like I haven't been busy since this afternoon, but in reality, it's almost dusk.

Even though Xiao Lizhi kept squinting her sleepy eyes and nodding off, she didn't let go of the document that Yu Zhe had just handed her.

Why are you being so stubborn...?

Yu Zhe quietly took the document from her hand.

Supporting her shoulders, I helped her slowly lean on the table and borrowed a thin outer garment from Sister Ye to drape over her back.

Bathed in the slanting rays of the setting sun, this scene in the conference room was a rare and tranquil beauty amidst the busy work.

It is warm and harmonious, with the passage of time flowing by; it is truly as beautiful as a painting.

Elisa Ouyang Yan was discussing other projects with Zhenfeng and the others at the other end of the conference room when she happened to turn her head and saw this scene.

Ha... Li Zhi has never slept so soundly outside of her home before.

It must be because Yu Zhe was by her side that she felt at home, right?

This is not that home; it is Li Zhi's little home.

Yang Qiuyun raised an eyebrow dismissively at the couple, as if to say...

—So, my son, but your son-in-law, are you satisfied?

Of course I'll be satisfied!

Yu Zhe's unintentional, small acts of gentleness truly inherited the most beautiful aspects of Qiu Yun and Zhen Feng's personalities.

They were relieved.

They kept fiddling with it until it was completely dark.

Yu Zhe lightly pressed the pen in her hand onto the last document, stretched and yawned—just like a lazy white cat.

"Phew~~ Finally finished? Yu Che, are there any other projects? If there are today... well, there's nothing we can do about it today, let's talk about it tomorrow. Let's find them today."

Lu Ling and Lu Yao still have some things to attend to.

—I have something else to do.

Yu Che was so clever; she understood immediately after her brother said that!

Okay, okay~ You must have planned to go on a date with those two sisters tonight?

That's great! My brother doesn't usually know how to get along with them, so he should take this opportunity to make sure it doesn't interfere with his important business.

That's right. In Yu Che's opinion, her brother's date was the important thing. Compared to that, were these documents even a big deal?

Yu Che gathered all the documents to his side, tilted his head, and smiled, revealing his little tiger teeth.

"All the work is finished! Wow... Brother is amazing! He finished a week's worth of work for me and Mom and Dad in just one afternoon! It's alright, it's alright! Brother, go do whatever you want!"

"Hmm? Is Xiao Zhe in a hurry right now?" Qi Xinye didn't quite understand; she still wanted to have dinner with Xiao Zhe.

Hey! Yu Che hates those who are slow-witted and clueless!

"Big-breasted girl, stop messing around! When are you free? Lu Ling, that blockhead, it's rare for her to dare to go on a date with my brother, what a rare thing!"

If I don't explain it to you, you won't understand!

"Are you on a date?!"

Qi Xinye suddenly understood.

There's really nothing more to say about that!

Given Lu Ling and Lu Yao's personalities, it's truly unprecedented that they're able to go on a date with Xiao Zhe!

Hearing Qi Xinye's exclamation, Xiao Lizhi also woke up from her sleep.

Recently, this phrase has become just as appealing to her as "dinner is served!"

"A date...?" Little Lychee asked, still a little dazed, grabbing Yu Zhe's arm. "Hehehe... Is Brother Yu Zhe going on a date with Li Zhi? Okay, okay... Let's go to the food street, there's a shop there that has really delicious almond cookies... Brother Yu Zhe, you should try some..."

Ugh, how come you guys are all so rowdy!

Yu Che was truly exasperated. Where was that brat Zi Xiao now?

As the two central figures in Yu Zhe's harem, Yu Che and Zi Xiao's task of mediating internal conflicts is no easy feat!

If Yu Zhe had low emotional intelligence, he might have directly rejected Xiao Lizhi, avoiding the main issue, since he had made a prior agreement with Lu Ling and Lu Yao.

But Yu Zhe has high emotional intelligence!

His response neither rejected the idea nor failed to leave time for the evening.

"Almond cookies...that sounds good, I've been wanting to eat them for ages. Little Lychee, how about we go out for lunch tomorrow? You wait for me at your door, I'll try to get there early."

"it is good!"

The little idiot immediately snapped out of it!

A gleam appeared in her eyes, as if reflecting the light of almond cookies!

The future of Little Lychee has suddenly become much more colorful!

That's not all. Yu Zhe certainly won't forget Sister Ye, who is kind and understanding and has quietly shrunk to the corner seat.

This statement is quite intriguing.

"And Sister Ye~ See you tomorrow night at the Qi Family Manor!"

"tomorrow...?!"

"Too early?"

"No, no, it's not early! Don't worry, Xiao Zhe! Your sister will cook something delicious for you herself!"

"Okay, then I'll look forward to Sister Ye's cooking skills."

In just a few words, Yu Zhe maintained the balance of the surroundings.

So, this is an art!

Yu Che also breathed a sigh of relief.

Phew, thank goodness my brother was quick-witted, otherwise it would have turned into a situation where my brother went out on a date at night and Yu Che stayed home to send messages to comfort the two disappointed guys.

Without any warning.

Yu Che felt a reassuring pat on his head.

She looked up and saw Yu Zhe placing his hand on her head, leaning down close to her ear and laughing.

"And you...you just said you'd finished all the work, were you lying to me? Go and finish up what you haven't done yet, I'll come back the day after tomorrow. Oh, and...put a cushion on the office sofa, it's so uncomfortable to move around in."

"!"