CHAPTER 416: CHAPTER 257: THE TRANSACTION

The letters of heartbreak, dot by dot.

The sound of wind and rain, one after another.

It seems a person from the past has arrived.

When Zhuang Shengxian heard Bei Ran’s surname, his expression changed instantly, because the person of the past who resembled her also had the surname Bei.

The Bei surname isn’t very common in the population, nor is it frequently seen in daily life.

But once, there was a woman with the surname Bei who left an indelible mark on his life.

"Director Zhuang, I am Bei Ran. My main purpose today is to hear any suggestions you two might have regarding wedding planning," Bei Ran said as she gazed at him.

At that moment, Zhuang Shengxian couldn’t care less about his own marriage; he wanted to figure out who this girl’s father was.

Who could her father be?

She looks so much like his person of the past!

Zhuang Shengxian became somewhat agitated. Before he could speak, suddenly a doctor rushed over: "Director, a critically injured patient from a car accident has been brought in; we need the director to personally consult..."

"I’m on my way!" Zhuang Shengxian had many things he wanted to say, but they would have to wait.

He looked at Bei Ran: "Miss Bei, I have suggestions... but right now..."

"Director Zhuang, please tend to your business first, and you can call me anytime after you’re finished," Bei Ran immediately replied, knowing that human life is paramount.

"Thank you..." Zhuang Shengxian was very pleased to see her understanding.

At this moment, Ning Shuhui said: "Miss Bei, I’m so sorry..."

"It’s okay, I understand," Bei Ran replied softly. "Doctors save lives and rank their patients’ lives as their utmost priority, which is something I deeply admire and respect."

"Wow, I also greatly admire and respect doctors. Miss Bei, although this is our first meeting, it feels like we’ve known each other for a long time," Ning Shuhui said happily. "I’m not afraid of being laughed at; I was the one who pursued Shengxian!"

"Why would I laugh at you? I think you’re very brave! A woman who dares to pursue her own happiness and love, that’s a remarkable thing," Bei Ran sincerely said.

While they were chatting, suddenly a familiar figure approached from a distance.

Ning Shuhui waved her hand: "Qingya, I’m over here, hurry over. I’m discussing wedding plans with Shengxian, do you have any good suggestions?"

Shen Qingya was wearing a plaid woolen coat with a blue scarf around her neck, looking elegant and beautiful.

She approached them and her eyes fell on Bei Ran.

Bei Ran, unaware that Shen Qingya and Ning Shuhui were close friends, simply nodded indifferently.

"I almost forgot to introduce you, Qingya, this is our wedding planner, Miss Bei, who is quite famous in this field," Ning Shuhui, a straightforward person, said, "Miss Bei, this is my good friend Shen Qingya."

Shen Qingya extended her arms, making a hugging gesture: "Miss Bei..."

"Miss Shen..." Bei Ran responded, and they lightly hugged each other before separating.

Bei Ran looked at them: "Any suggestions you have, please feel free to let me know!"

Shen Qingya said: "If you both have time, let’s find a café to sit down and talk slowly."

"Good, it’s my treat!" Ning Shuhui readily said.

A café.

Every move Shen Qingya made was elegant and tasteful. She extended her fair hand, picked up the coffee cup, and gently sipped: "Shuhui, I remember that you once wanted to be a flight attendant, and though you’ve become a nurse for someone now, I think you could hold the wedding on an airplane."

Ning Shuhui nodded: "I’ll ask Shengxian what he thinks."

Bei Ran smiled slightly: "Hosting a wedding in the sky is also very meaningful. Of course, after Mrs. Zhuang and Director Zhuang discuss it, just give me a definite answer."

At that moment, Bei Ran’s phone rang. She saw it was Wu Kang and said to the two, "Sorry, I need to take a call."

She stood up, walked outside to the balcony, "Wu Kang, what’s up?"

"Ran Jie, you’ve been talking for quite a while and haven’t returned!" Wu Kang said, "It’s almost lunchtime; shall we go to Peitian’s restaurant for a meal?"

"What, you lost a bet, didn’t you?" Bei Ran chuckled softly, "Come pick me up, I’m at the café right now."

When Wu Kang arrived, he drove up, and Bei Ran said goodbye to Ning Shuhui and Shen Qingya.

Wu Kang was very gentlemanly as he opened the car door for her, and upon settling in the car, he said: "Ran Jie, isn’t that Shen Qingya? Did you meet her?"

"Yes!" Bei Ran said, "It’s pretty good, the old man Gu’s aesthetic standards are not bad!"

"My Ran sister, she’s your rival in love, since when do you speak for your rival?" Wu Kang complained, "What’s so good about her? It’s just that she has a powerful family background!"

But Bei Ran didn’t mind at all and responded, "No one can choose their own birth, you, me, her, it’s all the same. However, one can choose their life, regardless of whether it’s brilliant or not, it’s something one can control. By the way, you haven’t said yet? Did you lose the bet?"

"Yes!" Wu Kang didn’t hide it from her, "I’ve been watching Lu Yaxin; she took money from Song Yunyin and did her bidding! Ran sister, you guessed right!"

"Firstly, Lu Yaxin’s gaze seemed deliberate, her eyes revealed her inner thoughts; secondly, the newspaper didn’t disclose any signs of a marriage alliance between the Shen family and Gu Qingchen, but how could Lu Yaxin know? Obviously, someone told her. Besides, Song Yun approached me before, and I didn’t pay her any attention!" Bei Ran spoke confidently.

She wasn’t making wild guesses; she had a rationale for her deductions.

After lunch, Bei Ran returned to the company.

...

Gu Group.

Shen Qingya, along with the company’s fashion models, came to Gu Group to discuss some details about cooperation with the public relations department.

"Miss Shen, for these matters, they need to be personally approved by President Gu," the public relations manager said.

"No problem," Shen Qingya nodded, "I’ll talk to President Gu in person!"

Shen Qingya left the models in the reception room and then went to the president’s office.

"Miss Shen..." Ah Sheng wasn’t surprised to see her.

Having seen Ah Sheng as Gu Qingchen’s special assistant the day before, Shen Qingya nodded, "I’m here to see President Gu!"

Ah Sheng pushed open the door, Shen Qingya walked in, and Gu Qingchen, with a cigarette pinched between his fingertips, didn’t show any other expression upon seeing her.

"What are you here for?" Gu Qingchen obviously didn’t want to see her.

Shen Qingya, seemingly hurt by his words, proudly smiled, "Just business! Rest assured, I’m definitely not here for personal matters!"

What are personal matters?

Nothing more than their emotional connection from six years ago!

Gu Qingchen took a drag from his cigarette: "For business matters, talk to the public relations department."

"I’ve talked to them already, but there were no results, it has to be decided by you," Shen Qingya looked at him.

Gu Qingchen stubbed out the cigarette in his hand: "Then go back and wait for the results."

After speaking, he was already focusing on his computer screen, ignoring her.

"Qingchen..." Seeing his cold attitude, Shen Qingya finally put aside her pride, as proud as she was, facing him, she still didn’t want to wear such a mask, "Six years ago, my departure was out of necessity, I’m sorry..."

"You don’t need to apologize to me!" Gu Qingchen still didn’t look at her, "Let the past be the past! You and I both have new lives now, and that’s fine."

Shen Qingya gave a tearful smile, "Yes! I think so too, the past can’t be revisited, and we should cherish the present. I saw her today..."

"Why did you see her?" Gu Qingchen’s eyes, as cold as ice, shot towards her, his gaze sharp as he protected Bei Ran and targeted Shen Qingya.

Always seeing the new faces smile, but where does one hear of the old ones weeping!

Shen Qingya didn’t want to cry in front of him; the fact that she could come back, see him again, she had no extravagant thoughts left.

However, listening to him criticizing her while defending another woman still hurt.

"Don’t worry! It was just a routine business interaction!" Shen Qingya wiped the tears from her eyes, "I have my pride, how could I have any schemes to contact her?"

Gu Qingchen’s gaze did not soften one bit, he continued to stare sharply at her, "If you’ve already left, why come back?"

He knew as well, Shen Qingya’s appearance would definitely make Bei Ran unhappy.

In his heart, he did not want her to be unhappy.

He hoped that Bei Ran could live a happy life.

"The company has branches in the country, I’m back to take full charge, I’m the president of the Asia-Pacific Region," Shen Qingya regained her composure as a strong-willed businesswoman, "Our company has business dealings with your company, and I hope we have a pleasant collaboration!"

Gu Qingchen remained firm and detached in his attitude, thinking that perhaps the company’s business did not need to interact with her.

"Actually, I have another suggestion!" Shen Qingya said, "You could get engaged to me, of course, it’s just pretend. This way you can break free from old man Gu’s control and return to being the Great Doctor."