CHAPTER 194: 186: AH-SHI ASKED ME TO COME OVER TO DISCUSS COOPERATION WITH YOU_2

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He would always walk toward her without hesitation, accompanying her day after day, never giving up.

Yu Zhi didn’t notice the emotions in the man’s eyes, nor did she seize the chance to discover his love at this moment.

She nodded slightly, deciding not to bring up this inexplicably heavy topic anymore, and continued chatting with him about anything and everything.

*Ding*—

The WeChat notification sound rang. The young woman swiped open her phone, and upon seeing Shi Wei’s message, the corners of her lips curled into a subtle arc.

She quickly replied to it, then thought about the molybdenum mining matter and turned to the man: "Shi Wei came back last night. When are you planning to cooperate?"

Wen Renche paused mid-motion as he lit a cigarette. He looked out at the bustling crowd outside the window and gave an enigmatic chuckle: "Soon. I’ll go see him in a while."

"Should I text him to let him know first?"

"No need."

He thought to himself, it’s better to give that man a surprise.

*

*

Xingye Group.

The CEO’s office was filled with the rich aroma of soup.

The man sitting at the desk snapped a folder shut with a crisp sound and lifted his gaze, ice-cold eyes staring at Chen Cai, who stood opposite him holding a thermos.

His pale pink lips parted slightly: "Get out."

"Boss, it’s past 1 o’clock now. You really should eat something to fill your stomach." Chen Cai spoke with genuine concern, almost like a nagging housewife.

As he spoke, he subtly fanned the fragrant aroma toward the man, trying to let it waft precisely into his nose.

Shi Wei leaned back lazily, slouching against his chair, and looked up and down at the fool in front of him with a sardonic smirk: "Chen Cai, are you—"

"Boss, I’m not going to Africa!" A thoroughly terrified Chen Cai vehemently shook his head like a rattle-drum, almost fast enough to leave afterimages.

Shi Wei sneered, ignored his words, and raised a finger to point at the thermos: "Are you defective?"

"Defective how?"

"What do you think?"

The man’s teasing gaze left Chen Cai entirely clueless, and he awkwardly chuckled: "Boss, could you speak plainly?"

The word "defective" was far too alarming. Anyone hearing it might think he had some sort of illness.

"You should go to the hospital and have it checked out." Shi Wei shook his head, sighed deeply with exaggerated regret, as though he were diagnosing a terminal illness.

Though, truth be told, stupidity couldn’t be cured.

Chen Cai stood frozen in place, his expression shifting between pale and flushed, as though his nose had lost its sense of smell—unable to detect any aroma anymore.

His face drooped, and his hands, still clutching the thermos, trembled slightly: "Boss, tell me the truth. Do I... not have much time left?"

Shi Wei: "..."

He really felt like kicking this man out of the window.

"Get out." Shi Wei rubbed his temples in frustration, no longer bothering to waste words scolding him.

Chen Cai took a deep breath, gazing at the man longingly for a few seconds. He left the room in reluctant steps, turning back every three steps, his expression as mournful as someone near death.

Perhaps it was his hopeless idiocy that triggered Shi Wei’s momentary pity. In the end, he couldn’t help calling him back.

"Alright, you’re fine."

"Boss... at a time like this, you don’t need to lie to me anymore. I already know." Chen Cai started speaking but suddenly realized something mid-sentence.

In high spirits, he exclaimed, "Boss, did you say I’m fine?"

"Mm." Shi Wei responded perfunctorily and quickly changed the topic before Chen Cai could resume his rambling: "The Meng Family—did you carry out my orders?"

His first task upon arriving at the office today was to intercept several of Meng Family’s deals, causing their stock to plummet drastically within a short time.

It’s likely the Meng Family was in chaos right now.

"Everything’s been handled. Without your approval, they won’t work with the Meng Family anymore." Chen Cai reported dutifully, his tone serious for once.

When it came to the work itself, he rarely made mistakes.

Shi Wei pondered briefly: "Keep an eye on them. Let me know if there’s any movement."

"Understood. I’ll get it done right away."

As soon as the man left quickly, Shi Wei finally enjoyed a rare moment of peace. But that peace lasted only a few minutes before the headache-inducing figure appeared again.

This time, Chen Cai wasn’t holding the thermos, but something about his expression seemed off.

Lowering his voice like a thief, he whispered, "Boss, there’s someone outside looking for you."

"Who?"

"A man. He said Ah-Shi sent him to discuss collaboration with you."

"Ah-Shi?" Shi Wei murmured the nickname, casually fiddling with his lighter, his tone flat and devoid of emotion: "Let him in."