Yesterday - - - Chapter 33.1

Chapter 33 Part 1

Time rushes by quickly. Thanks to the chaotic mess of my past, no one comes to ask for my hand in marriage, although occasionally there are families that only covet wealth and status, willing to marry their daughter off to a homosexual, they are waved off by my dad, brushed off vaguely.

I rush through the neverending files, signing one after another, thinking constantly, just what exactly do people live for? Maybe I’m too greedy, I already have too many things. Just with a wave of my hand, I’m already where other people strive their whole lives to achieve. But, just as HongBing said, I’m not happy.

HongBing found a new man, and got married in a flash, seemingly wanting to grasp him firmly by hook or by crook. I attend her wedding ceremony, looking at the bridegroom from afar, he has a striking appearance that matches very well with HongBing. I don’t like to stay long in crowded places, using my status as the bride’s boss, I enter the bride’s dressing room, where HongBing is nervously examining her makeup.

“HongBing, congratulations.” I am sincere, softly praying, at least happiness will befall the people close to me. This can also be considered happiness.

“Boss!” HongBing seems even more excited to see me than her own family, her eyes are sparkling.

“From now on, you will be someone’s loving wife and loving mother, you have to treasure it.”

“That’s right, I never thought that I would finally get married. Thinking of the days past and my past suffering.” She suddenly remembers something and sighs, saying preposterously: “I really hope that this will turn out, just like a fairy tale, ending precisely with that one sentence happily ever after.” I can’t help feeling touched. The reality of life is really frightful, not yet savoring fully the happiness of the present, already thinking of the difficulties that are to come. That’s right, protecting a happy marriage, is harder that waging a protracted battle. Whose life is not a non-stop neverending brave battle?

“HongBing, what are you blathering about? Even if there is a sequel to Cinderella, she must be bickering over daily necessities with the prince, who could be an exception?” HongBing suddenly laughs *xi xi*:

“Boss, I’m just wondering, nothing more, you don’t have to console me. Truthfully, as long as he is with me, a little bitterness, a little anger, is no big deal. After all, I think that loving someone, is to accept bitterness and loss. If I don’t love him, why would I give myself away?”

“I never thought that you were such a perceptive person. I still thought you were a model modern city woman, not having such ideas about love.”

“Modern city woman? Doing all these things, using so many schemes, all for what? All to let myself get a little bit of happiness. Saying this and that, it’s just all for one thing.” HongBing places her hand over her heart, her expression gentle and beautiful, making me think of the statue of the Virgin Mary in the church: “And him, he can make my heart feel full, warm.” I look and HongBing and laugh softly. HongBing puts down her hand and says to me: “Boss, you should try it too, place your hand on your heart and think of a special person. The feeling of fullness, warmth, that person will be your source of happiness. I dodge her hand.

“HongBing, don’t be cheeky. You’re the bride today, it’s improper. I don’t want to be punched by the groom, besides he is flanked by such big and tall best man and ‘brothers'” As I say this, I place the gift I brought on the table, and withdraw from the dressing room. My phone rings suddenly. I answer, turns out it’s ShuTing.

“ShengSheng, guess where I am?” ShuTing has been devoting himself to the business at He enterprise, he says it’s because of me, but I feel that he has come to like it, enabling him to sound like he’s having a good time. I gave the excuse of it being too troublesome, repeatedly preventing him from coming to see me in France, finding countless excuses, so much so that he vaguely knows that I don’t want him to appear in front of me. I think it over and say:

“Since you’re asking me like that, you must not be in Malaysia. Don’t tell me you’re on a business trip, to somewhere very close to me?”

“You’re so clever. ShengSheng, I really want to see you.” I hesitate a little and he adds: “I won’t let other people see us together, I just want to see you.” Even though we are only connected through the phone, I can picture him imploring. It’s like I’m standing on a single plank bridge, going forward will be one more step of deception, going back will hurt him immediately, standing still will only torture myself with my guilty conscience. After a considerable while, I say:

“I’m not at the office.”

“Then where are you? I’ll come pick you up.” I sigh silently, giving him the name of the hotel. ShuTing arrives very quickly, I suspect that he was already outside Huang enterprise when he called me, wanting to give me a pleasant surprise. Getting into the car, I see ShuTing’s excited state. “Where should be go eat?” He asks: “I’ve prepared a number of good choices, just waiting to see what you’re in the mood for.”

“McDonalds.”

“Huh?” He turns to look at me, saying earnestly: “That is junk food, it’s fine if I eat it, but you can’t.” I can’t help but laugh:

“ShuTing, I’m not a doll, I’m also not made of glass, you don’t have to be so concerned. But I don’t have an appetite, I just want to drink a little McDonald’s coffee.”

“No appetite and you still want to drink coffee, that is not good for your stomach.” ShuTing asks considerately: “How about some orange juice? I don’t know if their orange juice is freshly squeezed, I rarely go to fast food outlets.” When did I ever frequent fast food outlets? It’s just that I don’t want to go to a restaurant with him, and prolong the misery.

“Then, orange juice it is.” We drive looking for a McDonalds, ordering takeout, and dividing up the drinks in the car.

“For you, this is freshly squeezed orange juice.” ShuTing rummages a bit in the bag and hands me an orange juice. We sit in the car, silently sipping the beverages in our hands with our heads bowed. I feel unbearably awkward, hoping that he wouldn’t take this as spending some lovey dovey time with me. “ShengSheng, we have not spent time together like this for a long time.” That’s not right, we never have. We have never been together before. I stay silent, quietly nursing my straw. “ShengSheng, I feel that you are very indifferent to me. Is there something about me that you’re not happy with?”

“How can that be? You’ve always been a very good person.” This one sentence, unexpectedly is not the slightest bit false. ShuTing puts down his juice and leans towards me, blinking his bright eyes at me asking:

“Then, do you love me? ShengSheng, don’t tell me that all my efforts are in vain.” I suddenly realize that his attractiveness is not any less than YuJiang.

“ShuTing, how about you put your hand on your heart?”

“Huh?” He doesn’t understand but still does as I suggest.

“Then, who makes you feel filled and warm when you think of them?” This type of things can only be done by school children, done by two grown men, it should be extremely ridiculous. But both ShuTing and I do it with a sincere heart, seriously putting our hands over our hearts, closing our eyes and analyzing. “Who did you think of?” I ask.

“HuangSheng.” I smile bitterly:

“I’m honored.”

“What about you?”

“Guess.” ShuTing turns his head and looks at me, calmly saying:

“It’s not me, am I right?” I suddenly realize that his intelligence is also not inferior to YuJiang. I nod. Right now, an impulse to end everything in one strike hits my heart. “Then who is it? Rong YuJiang?” I nod my head again. ShuTing is speechless. I say:

“ShuTing, we never started anything between us. Therefore, I think, I don’t need to raise the matter of breaking up.” All of a sudden, ShuTing extends his arms, hugging me tightly in his arms. I never thought he would react like this. Because this embrace really has no trace of anger or hatred, rather it is full of true love and yearning. It even vaguely resembles YuJiang’s embrace.

“You don’t understand anything. ShengSheng, my love for you started way before Rong YuJiang came into the picture. A very very long time ago, I already planted it in my heart. Right now, you do have special feelings for me, am I right? Then how can I possibly give up?”

“The one I love, is definitely not you.”

“Then, is it possible, that you would come to love me one day in the future? Tell me, is it possible?”

“ShuTing, what is the use of hoping, the affairs of the heart cannot be affected with sincerity, just like trying to open a mountain.

“Even if you love Rong YuJiang, so what of it? It only proves that you can love wholeheartedly. That is what I really like about you.”

“Don’t put such a bright halo on my head!” Right at this moment, I feel a little shamed into anger, struggling free of ShuTing, holding my head high: “Everything is something you imagined out of thin air. I have always displayed my ruthlessness in front of people, don’t you regard me as a gentleman, only to rain curses on me after you have been fooled, crowning me a hypocrite. ShuTing, doing so will definitely not affirm your innocence, nor highlight your magnanimity. I’m telling you clearly right now, to your face, that I’m not a pure and innocent boy, but a black winged demon.”

ShuTing is shocked by my words, showing it clearly on his face. He looks at me silently, his gaze lingering on my face, as if looking for some explanation to ease his heart. I really hope that he won’t find anything, so that he will drive off in his new car, get totally drunk by himself, forgetting all about this person, HuangSheng.

“ShengSheng …. ” In the end, he found what he was looking for. He places his hands on mine, saying softly: “You’re an angel, your feathers have been dirtied by others to the point of becoming black, that’s why you’re mistaking yourself for a demon. That’s because you are too spotlessly white. I love you, I will always believe that you are spotlessly white.” Heavens, please end all this preposterousness! I push open the car door and rush out. ShuTing runs after me and grabs my hand.

“Don’t let everything end just like this, ShengSheng.” ShuTing says: “You can’t be so cruel, I beg you, ShengSheng.” Don’t tell me you don’t know what will be even more cruel? Or, is it that you understand but are unable to accept it.

“ShuTing ….. ”

“Don’t end it. ShengSheng, you have never understood, all this in my heart, represents all that is good in my life. If you can’t accept the rest, at least let us maintain the relationship we have now.”

“What relationship do you think we have now?”

“In the least, you’re willing to accept my phone calls, you’re willing to talk to me, you’re willing to eat McDonald’s with me.” I can’t even let out a gasp, a violent pain shoots through my chest. I’m learning that if you want to deceive someone, you must not have even the slightest bit of affection for them. Otherwise, the person that will be tormented, is only yourself.

“ShuTing, you …… you should also at least let me calm down a little, OK?” I leave hastily. I can vaguely picture ShuTing in my mind looking yearningly at my back. I should have ended it but I didn’t.

I’m back in the office the next day. HongBing is not here, the newly married would of course request for a long leave. Human resources has again sent a new replacement, everything is not going smoothly. What did I do to deserve such a horrible time? I tell myself, I should have known a long time ago that things would come to this wretched situation. But worse times are yet to come. Because, I just can’t let YuTing off, and of course, I also can’t let He enterprise off. I suddenly regret wanting ShuTing to involve himself with He enterprise. The phone rings, I shake off all the tedious thoughts weighing me down, and answer the phone.

“ShengSheng?”

“ShuTing?” Will he really never give up? I almost roar out loud, releasing all my frustration.

“I have already returned to Malaysia. It’s just that I want to make sure if you’re still angry.” This person really makes no sense. I can only laugh bitterly:

“Why should I be angry?” If someone should be angry, that would be ShuTing. It’s too bad, he has never been angry with me. It must be some inexplicable bad karma.

“You’re not angry, that’s for the best. OK, I know you don’t like to be long-winded, I’m hanging up. Goodbye.” This is the aftermath of not settling everything cruelly. If someone were to come up to me now and slap me in the face, berate me for waffling and being indecisive, acting like a little old lady without any backbone, I can only agree.

“Mr. Huang, these are the files sent over by the planning division, they said it is very important, to be acted on as soon as possible.” The assigned temporary secretary, LinYe, knocks on the door and comes in.

“OK, put them here, I will prioritize them.” She places the files on top of the desk, and glances at me smiling.

“In a bad mood?”

“Is it obvious?”

“Mr. Huang’s face does not look too good.” I look up expressionless:

“Thanks for your concern, but I would be even happier if you take the time you’re using to show your concern to deal with the other urgent files.” I ruthlessly frighten the new secretary into withdrawing in alarm with my words. Only after she shuts the door do I realize that I’ve lost my temper, and took my anger out on others. HuangSheng, what on earth are you doing? There really isn’t a president more monstrous than you. I come to my senses and put my attention back on work.

As for ZhouHeng, he is still keeping his close relationship with me a secret. After taking care of the construction files, I leaf through the data that ZhouHeng sent over before picking up the phone and calling ZhouHeng to set up an appointment to meet two days later. ZhouHeng has already registered the new company YouDi Science and Technology. Concealing the relationship with Huang enterprise from the outside world, engaging in the research and development of high-tech products. My meeting with ZhouHeng is at a quiet French restaurant. In order not to attract attention, we reserved a private room.

“ZhouHeng, I’ve already looked through the report you sent.”

“What do you think, Mr. Huang?”

“It looks very good, with high market potential, it can be used as YouDi’s competitive product.” ZhouHeng is the same as always, not conceited or rash:

“Mr. Huang has thrown so much money into research, if the results are not satisfactory, how can I explain myself to Mr. Huang? The research phase of this mobile memory technology is now complete, we are now officially entering the production phase. Regarding the issue of a worldwide distributor, we should start soon.”

“Do you have any ideas?” ZhouHeng is a very shrewd man, he glances at me and says:

“Usually, for this type of product, we should look for a suitable agent in each region, to serve as a pipeline for our distribution. It would be better for YouDi to be only responsible for production and further technology research.”

“Look for an agent for each region? What if we were to look for a worldwide agent?”

“Mr. Huang wants to give all the distribution rights to one company?”

“That’s right.” ZhouHeng ponders with his eyes lowered, before raising his head asking:

“He enterprise?” I start to smile:

“ZhouHeng, you are indeed an intelligent man.” Everything has already been said, becoming clear to all. ZhouHeng thinks for a bit, saying:

“Although the subsidiaries of He enterprise are involved in the science and technology industry, their main focus is still on construction.”

“Tech is currently a hot sector, if you make them believe that they will gain a lot from being the worldwide agent, they would definitely make a big commitment. Businessmen, will do whatever brings in profit, He enterprise is no exception. All of this, I will leave it to you.”

“You’re leaving it all up to me?”

“ZhouHeng, someone as capable as you, would definitely be able to ensure that He enterprise would not be the least bit vigilant, and look upon this partnership as a gold mine sent down from heaven.”

“This won’t be a problem. Even if we were to put aside the technology, we still have an advantage on the manufacturing costs, making our product a honest to goodness gold mine.” A secret board game has already been laid out.

After a month, HongBing finally returns from her honeymoon. Returning to the office early in the morning, I catch sight of her familiar figure, leaving me immediately pleasantly surprised.

“HongBing? You’ve finally come back. How was the honeymoon?” The days without a familiar secretary were too hard to bear. HongBing is dressed in a pink suit, in great spirits, she looks up at me and laughs while straightening out the files on the desk, looking through the records from the past month.

“I know you were hoping for my return day and night. Honeymoon? Of course it was pure bliss like floating on clouds. Boss, I will give you your present later.”

“Yet another music box?”

“If I tell you, it wouldn’t be a surprise.” She is busy handling the work that had been put aside for a month, moving about like a whirlwind. I decide not to get in her way and enter happily into the president’s office. In this world, there is finally someone that is happy, isn’t that right? Just into the office, the phone rings. It’s ZhouHeng bringing good news.

“He enterprise has researched the technology and market potential behind our new memory product, boosting their confidence greatly in our product, stating clearly that they are interested in becoming the sole agent for our product in Asia.” I laugh softly saying:

“Then, when you indicated that you are looking for a worldwide agent, the eyes of the representatives from He enterprise must have fallen out of their sockets?”

“It was quite entertaining to see the looks of those people drooling over the potential profits. YouDi is now having top level negotiations with He enterprise. Mr Huang, are we going to hand over the distribution rights to them if they once again state that they are interested in being the worldwide agent?

“Of course.”

“But, wouldn’t that be too beneficial to He enterprise?”

“If it is not to their advantage, how are we going to gain their trust? ZhouHeng, you can sell off the rights to them but there are two conditions. First, even though the strength of our product is great, we shouldn’t drive up the price, nor can we price it too cheaply. In fact, even if it’s priced high, as long as there is profit, He enterprise will still want it. Second, remember to attach an ambiguous clause of the final contract.”

“Ambiguous?”

“Let them know that in order to retain their rights as the agent, they must be vigilant at all times.”

“Ah, I understand.” Once I hung up the phone, HongBing walks in. She holds an exquisitely wrapped box in her hand, smiling broadly:

“Boss, your mood is really good today, anything good happened?”

“Of course it’s because I get to see my capable secretary.”

“Then, I’m really honored. Now I’m a happy wife and a happy secretary.”

“Soon it will be the day when you’ll be a happy mother.” I accept the gift and shake it while smiling: “What can it be?”

“Open it and see for yourself. I like people who quietly open up their gifts.” HongBing puts down the documents in her other hand, and changes to her professional tone saying: “GuiDe is holding a party tomorrow night, will you be attending?” I nod. HongBing quickly jots down my response: “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be outside.” She sticks her tongue out at me and quips: “After one month away, the backlog is as high as a mountain, scaring me to death. Boss, GuiDe’s party tomorrow night, you must definitely not ask me to be your dance partner, I will be working overtime to straighten out everything.” This woman when she is serious is really like a strong city woman, but when she is cheeky, you’ll have to bring her age down to about 10 years old. I shake my head and can’t help but laugh.

NiLuo’s party is already something so familiar to me, yet again with new interior decoration, leaving people praising in amazement. I stand in a corner listening to the music with a glass of wine. Speaking about music, NiLuo chose a very outstanding DJ, weaving the music according to atmosphere of the party.

“ShengSheng, have you been here long?” I turn around and raise my glass towards NiLuo:

“I just saw you busy entertaining your other guests, so I didn’t go over to greet you.” NiLuo inclines his head looking at the man he was just talking to and says to me:

“There is an interesting business proposition, don’t know if you have any interest?” I give him a warning glance, saying breezily:

“NiLuo, I don’t have any interest in any deals between you and Rong YuJiang.”

“Ah, you have a deep seated mistrust of YuJiang.”

“I’m only keeping myself from harm, nothing more.”

“It’s a really interesting proposition, there’s no harm in hearing me out. Come.” NiLuo pulls me into one of the small resting rooms prepared for his distinguished guests. He shuts the door blotting out the music, leaving us a quiet room. I can only sit down and listen to NiLuo elaborate on this interesting business proposition.

“ShengSheng, if you were given a block of land in New York City that is over one hundred thousand square meters for development, what would you do?” I shake my head while laughing softly, saying:

“NiLuo, a piece of land in New York City? Aren’t you indulging in wild fantasies?”

“It’s only a coincidence of sheer luck, that we received such a rare opportunity. This piece of land originally belongs to an American development company, but they suddenly experienced financial difficulties, causing them to have no choice but to give up this gold mine.”

“They handed over the mortgage to GuiDe?” NiLuo nods slyly: “There are a lot of other things involved, but that is not of your concern.” I finally start to show interest, suddenly tempted, asking:

“Where in New York?”

“Of course it’s not downtown, but within the city limits, recently drawing interest from people, if the city center were to move a little towards it, the profits would be out of this world. First things first, do you have any interest?” I think it over carefully before nodding saying:

“As long as it’s in this line of business, I’m afraid no one would be able to resist it.” We start to have an animated discussion such that when it was time to leave the villa, it was already daylight, the guests of the party have all left long ago. Although I feel very tired, I was full of excitement. I may be a born businessman, my spirits buoyed by a promising prospect.

Everything started to unfold quickly. I took the data from NiLuo and handed them over to my underlings, asking them to look into the feasibility of the plan, most importantly with regards to the legalese to see if there any loopholes that may cause problems. One frenzied week later, I finally decide that the plan is not only feasible but also has the possibility of being very profitable. I decide to take it on. After all, carrying out real estate development in a place like New York is in itself a very exciting thing. I formally indicate to NiLuo that Huang enterprise is interested in developing this piece of land. NiLuo says:

“ShengSheng, this size of land is worth a great deal, so the investment is also substantial. Based on the current standing of Huang enterprise, GuiDe is unable to fully support it.” I sneer:

“NiLuo, you obviously know the standing of Huang enterprise long before. If your answer was going to be like this, why did you try to persuade me a hundred ways?”

“I thought you would bring in a partner, and carry out the development together, not relying on just your own strength to carry it out.”

“Partner? Who are you referring to?”

“Who do you think?”

“If you think I would go seek a collaboration with Rong YuJiang, you’re sorely mistaken.”

“Don’t get so upset.” NiLuo laughs while shrugging his shoulders, saying: “I operate a bank, not a court, we don’t make laws. But really, I’m the only one responsible for this deal, if you can find a qualified partner that would make GuiDe have full confidence in your ability to shoulder the entire investment, I will definitely support you.” It’s as if I have been splashed with cold water, drenched from head to toe, my fiery heart letting out a *chi chi* sound.

Coming out from NiLuo’s office, I sit in the car, continuously polishing the steering wheel with my hands, thinking of who I should choose as my partner? YuJiang? That’s impossible. Thinking of how we’d have to interact everyday, discussing the details of the project, I can’t help but shudder, shaking my head. Then, other construction companies, there are ……… in the middle of my confusion, my cell phone rings. Turns out it’s ShuTing.

“ShengSheng, how are you?” ShuTing pauses before continuing in a soft voice: “I miss you.” My heart starts pounding in fright, I’m especially fearful of his gentle tone. But there is something that I need to ask him:

“ShuTing, are you still responsible for foreign construction projects for He enterprise?”

“I am, why? Do you need my help with something?”

“It’s not that I want your help, but I have something good to tell you.”

“What is it?” I subconsciously want to pull He enterprise into this deal, but I still don’t know how I’m going to use this opportunity. I quickly relate the details of the New York land deal to ShuTing, saying at the end:

“This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, it would really be a waste if we let it slip by.” ShuTing stays quiet on the phone, finally speaking after a long time:

“ShengSheng, your intention is for He enterprise and Huang enterprise to collaborate on this development project?”

“You doubt my sincerity?”

“How can I? This plan is a little interesting. What other details can you give me?”

“Wait till I get back to the office. Then we’ll continue our discussion.” I hang up the phone and start the car. NiLuo, did you put this gold mine in front of me because YuJiang asked you to? He must have thought that I would definitely ask him to join in, but if he finds out that I have dragged in He enterprise, wouldn’t he be so furious to the point of spitting up blood?

It is safer for me to partner with ShuTing than with Rong enterprise. I make a hundred excuses for myself, but in the end, I have no choice but to admit that I’m a little afraid of facing YuJiang. If I were to work with YuJiang closely, how many days would it be before I throw myself into his arms? The scene where I emotionally rushed into YuJiang’s arms that night plays continuously in my mind. The faint warmth and the inexplicable sense of security and contentment that I felt lying on his chest really alarms me.

This is insanity. I clearly know that getting close to YuJiang is a dangerous thing. Unfortunately reason and emotions are always in a constant struggle. If I was a ranked master of martial arts, my lethal point would have long ago been manipulated by some other master. Only mounting a passive resistance before being totally wiped out.

Things seem to progress smoothly. After a week, ShuTing calls to say that He enterprise is very interested in the project, but:

“I don’t know why but brother-in-law is very wary of Huang enterprise. ShengSheng, based on the relationship between Rong enterprise and Huang enterprise, the both of you must have had some contact.” ShuTing’s tone seems to imply that both me and YuTing were victims of YuJiang, so we should empathize with each other. My heart jumps a little, saying:

“Business is business, as for your brother-in-law’s prejudice towards Huang enterprise, I don’t know the reason.” ShuTing appeases me saying:

“Don’t worry, brother-in-law is not currently in charge of construction business, also big sister is very supportive of this project, urging me to seize the opportunity. I will reach France tomorrow, we’ll discuss it in detail then.”

“Good, I’ll be waiting.” Once I hung up the phone, before I could even take a sip of water, it rings again. This time, it is ZhouHeng, coming across lively and brightly, clearly in a good mood.

“Mr. Huang, the draft contract on the memory device is all going smoothly, making me happy.”

“ZhouHeng, congratulations on yet another big success.”

“That’s too soon. The congratulations should wait until the contract has been officially sealed and signed. He enterprise looks at us as if we’re a sure win, putting up lots of capital to be our agent.” ZhouHeng says seriously: “In the drafted contract, it is stated that if He enterprise upsets the market while promoting our new memory technology, YouDi will immediately withdraw the agent rights and also demand compensation for our losses from He enterprise.”

“Very well done, this provision, when we think about it, will give us quite a lot of wriggle room. Who will be signing on behalf of He enterprise?”

“He family’s dutiful son-in-law, Rong YuTing.” I let out an ‘Oh’:

“He doesn’t suspect you?” YuTing should know that ZhouHeng used to work for YuJiang.

“Suspicion can be manipulated. Once you find a way to eliminate the suspicion, you can foster an even deeper trust.”

“There are times when I really admire you, ZhouHeng.” It’s done, ZhouHeng has lured ShuTing into the trap, I laugh happily.

I personally went to the airport to greet ShuTing when he arrived in France. I stand by the gate waiting for him to come out, laughing:

“It’s strictly business, don’t misunderstand.”

“As long as you’re willing to come, I’m happy.” We both laugh. I shake my head saying:

“ShuTing, our relationship is really a huge mess, isn’t that right?” ShuTing disagrees, saying:

“I feel it is quite harmonious.” We have lunch and then drive back together to Huang enterprise, to discuss the details of the project.

“This is a colossal project.”

“Indeed, there are a lot of companies who staked everything on this type of earth shattering project to lay waste to all their rivals.” ShuTing says softly:

“But staking it all on one throw, is not a sure win for everyone, in China’s hundred years, how many have toppled over in just one day.”

“ShuTing, don’t tell me you don’t have faith in our joint venture?”

“To tell you the truth, ShengSheng,” ShuTing looks at me and says slowly: “I agreed to the project not for the profit, but for you.” His gaze was a little difficult to endure, such that I unconsciously evade it.

“Like this, it means your motivation seems to be completely different from mine. This matter with the project, should we start again from the beginning?” ShuTing laughs, as if wiping away the uncomfortable atmosphere:

“ShengSheng, why so serious, of course I have faith in you, and by extension, Huang enterprise. So I believe in the soundness and profitability of this joint venture, in which we are definitely not in disagreement.”

“That’s good, let me call NiLuo now and arrange a meeting.” We go through all the details in the afternoon. ShuTing shows his authority as the He enterprise representative, seriously discussing with me the details of the deal. Looking at his manner, I too get down to business, bringing in the heads of the involved departments to join in, looking for any potential problem areas, exhausting all the possible outcomes of the project. Time passes by in excitement and weariness.

The next day, I go together with ShuTing to meet NiLuo. NiLuo sees ShuTing and whispers to me meaningfully: “An excellent partner.” My heart freezes, an indescribable feeling floats up. ShuTing in front of NiLuo, although lacking YuJiang’s slick and sophisticated ways, has his own dynamic nature, shaking hands charismatically with NiLuo, saying:

“I’ve heard people talk of GuiDe’s parties many times, if there is a chance, I’d really like to see for myself.”

“That’s just an exaggeration. ShengSheng is a frequent valued guest at my parties.” We exchange one round of greetings before sitting down to discuss the details of the project. Listening to our intentions, NiLuo doesn’t speak, just habitually twirling the wine glass in his hand. ShuTing says:

“NiLuo, Huang enterprise and He enterprise are both accomplished companies, with strong backgrounds in real estate development, what is the view of GuiDe?”

“He enterprise and Huang enterprise coming together in a joint venture, of course gets GuiDe’s vote of confidence. But, ShuTing, truthfully, this mega project carries a huge cost, it is hard enough to raise funds just for the price of the land alone.” I interject:

“That’s why we need GuiDe’s backing, to get behind the plan by providing us with a loan.”

“How much are you looking for?”

“Two billion.” NiLuo puts down the wine glass in his hand and looks at me:

“Two billion?”

“That’s right, a joint loan to Huang enterprise and He enterprise.”

“I’m sorry, I can’t agree.” ShuTing and I look at each other, stunned, asking questioningly:

“Why? NiLuo, you know that this project will definitely succeed, isn’t that right?”

“ShengSheng, calm down. I was the one that brought you the project, of course I know that the profit would be considerable.” NiLuo says this while slowly waving his hand, explaining to us: “What I’m against, is a joint loan for Huang enterprise and He enterprise. ShengSheng, although we are good friends, and Huang enterprise’s growth at the moment is also quite good, but in light of the frequent top level upheavals in Huang enterprise in the recent years, GuiDe’s board of directors can only question the ability of Huang enterprise to repay the loan.” It’s true, these two years, Huang enterprise was in constant turmoil, again and again pulled back from the brink by YuJiang and NiLuo, a really unhealthy record. NiLuo turns his head and says: “But in this respect, He enterprise has an excellent record. On the other hand, if the one borrowing funds is He enterprise, it would be easy for me to handle.” I hesitate for a moment before saying:

“This project is a collaboration between our two houses. Letting He enterprise shoulder the loan on its own is really unacceptable.”

“It’s actually quite simple, the value of this piece of land is about 1.2 billion, the title now belonging to GuiDe. If He enterprise acts on its own to borrow funds from GuiDe, the title will be handed over solely to He enterprise, leaving Huang enterprise responsible for the development costs, shouldering the costs of manpower and materials. Both houses shouldering 50% of the costs, isn’t that fair?” ShuTing shakes his head saying:

“This way, it would be unfair to Huang enterprise. They are putting out manpower and materials while He enterprise is just using its reputation.” I don’t feel the same way:

“It’s very fair, the contribution from He enterprise is the risk of repaying the loan.” NiLuo says:

“The both of you should talk this over. This is my proposed solution. ShengSheng, the current economic landscape is not good, all of the banks are also very cautious when it comes to lending money, please don’t hold it against me.” ShuTing and I immediately return to Huang enterprise from NiLuo’s office, to consider our options. In reality, there is nothing to discuss, NiLuo’s proposal is really an excellent solution. Furthermore, He enterprise recently took on a couple of big projects in Malaysia, so they are unable to spare any skilled personnel for the time being, no matter how you look at it, Huang enterprise would have to take care of the construction. ShuTing says:

“So then, He enterprise will take care of the bank loan, and take over the title for the piece of land in New York. We provide the land, you provide the buildings, how is that?” I nod saying:

“Let’s do it this way.” HongBing sits behind me, rapidly jotting down our discussion.

ShuTing spent a week persuading his big sister and the He enterprise board of directors. Although I remain in France, I fully expect YuTing to oppose the plan. But, maybe he won’t be able to block it. Because it is such a rare opportunity for considerable profits, the upper ranks won’t give it up in vain just because of one Rong YuTing. Sure enough, ShuTing quickly brings back the good news, returning to France to represent He enterprise.

We made an appointment to meet with NiLuo as quickly as possible, and signed the loan at record speed. Huang enterprise’s commitments were also already in order. The contract signing ceremony was set for 2 pm. The venue was chosen by HongBing, all carefully arranged. Before the signing, I go for lunch with ShuTing.

“After the signing ceremony, it will be successfully accomplished, I will definitely take a few days off to rest. ShengSheng, would you like to take a break together?”

“Heavens, this is only the beginning. Don’t forget, after providing the land, He enterprise will just be waiting with outstretched hands for profit, while Huang enterprise still has to construct the buildings. After the signing, I will be going to the site in New York.” ShuTing laughs *ha ha*:

“Getting to work seriously with you, makes me very happy. Truthfully, as long as it’s together with you, no matter what it is, I would be very happy.” His final sentence again starts to hint at his adoration for me. Hearing that, my hair starts to stand on end. Luckily ShuTing’s cell starts to ring. I heave a sigh.

“What?” ShuTing frowns slightly, as if coming across something unpleasant. He says: “Big sister, you’re being too paranoid?” Looks like it is the young mistress of the He family, I wonder if her husband is by her side. I look down while eating my lunch quietly. It is a while before ShuTing hangs up the phone. His expression is not too good.

“What? Is something wrong?” I raise my head.

“Regarding the contract, there is something I would like to add.” My heart jumps fiercely, I calm myself down and say:

“What do you want to change?”

“Big sister says that He enterprise borrowed 2 billion from GuiDe with the promise to return it in a year. We would only be able to repay after construction is finished, but Huang enterprise is responsible for the construction …… ” ShuTing seems to have difficulty speaking: “If Huang enterprise were to intentionally delay the project, and not complete construction in six months, He enterprise would be in the hole.”

“Didn’t we already discuss this in detail? The contract clearly states that Huang enterprise fails to complete the construction within the timeframe, we would compensate He enterprise ten thousand dollars each day until the construction is completed. Which such a stipulation, you don’t need to worry about losses due to delays. Furthermore, we are developing this project together, why would I intentionally slow down the schedule?”

“I also don’t know what big sister is thinking. But brother-in-law says that He enterprise has no right to question construction practices by Huang enterprise. So, if Huang enterprise were to complete 99% of the construction but refuse to put in the last piece, He enterprise will be ruined.”

“I refuse to complete? Why would I stop myself from making profit, and instead pay you ten thousand each day?”

“If the majority of the buildings were already completed, and Huang enterprise were to rent out the completed sections, the earnings would be hundreds of thousands each day. The ten thousand compensation to He enterprise would only be a drop in the ocean, nothing more. On the other hand, He enterprise will be on the hook when the loan period is up, with no way to repay the loan to GuiDe, and be forced into bankruptcy.” ShuTing says as he scratches his head: “Truthfully speaking, this aspect is not covered in the contract.”

The glass in my hand jerks suddenly, spilling water all over the table. The billows in my heart already reaching a level 2 alert. Not because of anything, but because I really did have this intention. Otherwise, why would I have spent so much time hatching this scheme? I really wanted to use this opportunity to destroy YuTing’s sanctuary, but when I think of ShuTing, I couldn’t find it in me to ruthlessly exploit him. This plan would have placed the fate of He enterprise in my hands. If I wanted to be cruel, I would just drag it out day after day, watching YuTing die in front of my eyes. If I wanted to be merciful, taking ShuTing into account, I will give them a life raft at the critical moment, and make money together. It is rare to have someone’s life in the palm of your hands in the business world. What could possibly be better than the current plan?

Now, it’s ruined, exposed with his one remark. The alarm and guilt in my heart is indescribable. My face must be deathly pale. ShuTing thinks my reaction is caused by fury, so he quickly pacifies me:

“ShengSheng, I trust you, I’ve never doubted you. But brother-in-law is also looking out for He enterprise, after all, I am also accountable to the board of directors. If I don’t modify the contract after he pointed out such a dangerous loophole …… ” I stop ShuTing with a wave of hand, smiling faintly, saying:

“Your brother-in-law is very diligent. Since it’s like this, let us modify the contract immediately, let’s not put it off and still sign the contract this afternoon, OK?” ShuTing sighs immediately, saying happily:

“ShengSheng, you’re really principled.” I can only smile wryly in reply. HongBing makes the snap changes to the contract in a mad rush. But she has always been the invincible secretary, everything was ready before the signing ceremony. Aside for the snap changes to the contract, everything else goes smoothly.

After ShuTing fulfilled his duties, he was reluctant to leave for a while, but he eventually rushed to the airport to fly back to Malaysia to report back. HongBing and I send ShuTing off, both of us heave a sigh of relief, as if we had just fought a war.

“Boss, we have finally got through today safely, should we congratulate ourselves a little?” HongBing cast aside the chaotic afternoon amending the contract and laughed *he he* at me.

“I see, you’re thinking that we should go out for dinner to celebrate.” HongBing exclaims:

“There is no one more perceptive on earth than my boss.”

“What about your husband? Are you willing to let him gnaw on his bowl?”

“He left on a business trip yesterday.” HongBing pulls a face. So it’s like that. I can only act out the good boss and treat HongBing to a sumptuous dinner.

The business in New York progressed relatively smoothly. Everyday, everyone at Huang enterprise are rushing about busily, while I shuttle back and forth between France and New York, losing quite a bit of weight. ShuTing still acts as the point of contact between me and He enterprise. For this, I’m extremely happy, even though my relationship with ShuTing is out of the ordinary, we understand each other well on a lot of issues.

I sneak a break amidst the craziness, asking NiLuo to play a round of golf with me. The green grass of the newly opened golf course is very pleasing. I breathe in the rare fresh air, and breathe out life’s hardships, wanting to leave behind the toils of official business.

“I hear that your project is going smoothly.” NiLuo takes a swing that is comparable to that of professionals. The sun is very strong, I wipe the sweat on my forehead, saying:

“It’s going pretty well, we didn’t have any problems getting approval from the New York authorities, the project is already in the foundation phase.”

“It’s too bad that He enterprise is earning easy money from this.” I feel a sudden obstruction in my chest and look up at NiLuo. NiLuo is not paying attention to my expression, looking distantly at the ball he hit, saying casually: “I never would have guessed that He enterprise is so astute, adding a condition to the contract right at the last minute.” I regain the color in my face, shaking my head laughingly:

“Really NiLuo, nothings gets past you.”

“It’s not that nothing gets past me.”

“Then who? YuJiang?” I guess, saying coldly: “Looks like I, HuangSheng is worth several cities, for two big shots to watch over me day and night, on top of employing several top level psychologists to analyze my every move.” NiLuo couldn’t help buy say:

“ShengSheng, just one mention of YuJiang, and you turn into a porcupine.”

“I turn into a porcupine?”

“That’s right, your sharp needles are hard to ward off.” I run out of words, and can only shrug my shoulders saying coldly:

“NiLuo, I know you have a deep friendship with YuJiang. We are also old friends, tell me truthfully, how should I be handling all of this?”

“See, this is how you react. Would I dare to make any suggestions?”

“Fine, treat this as me asking for your frank advice today. What suggestions do you have, feel free to tell me.” Looks like NiLuo came prepared. After leading me to ask his advice, he immediately sits down, clearly wanting to have a long discussion.

“ShengSheng, is it possible for you to put aside the old scores?”

“NiLuo, before we go any further, can you tell me, how much do you know about the old scores between me and YuJiang?”

“More than you think.”

“Such as?”

“To give an example would only be rehashing the past once again, telling yourself how YuJiang cannot be forgiven, underscoring your own pain, what’s the use? ShengSheng, you insist on bringing up the past constantly, trapping yourself. Why don’t you take a step back and look up to the future?”

“Life’s experiences, why can’t it be taken from the past? Forgetting the past, I’m afraid, would only lead to a multitude of stumbles.” The conversation seems to go nowhere. NiLuo thinks it over for a moment before saying sincerely:

“Truthfully, the reason why I’m having this frank talk with you today is because I can’t bear to see this drag on.” I reply out of the blue:

“You can’t bear it? NiLuo, when did you ascribe to Buddhism, wanting to save all living things?”

“YuJiang is suffering.” NiLuo is blunt and sincere, saying: “Do you know how much he is suffering? He has been all along.” His tone seems to carry a hint of criticism and resentment, but I’m already incapable of analyzing it further. All my brain cells, is focused on the word suffering. YuJiang’s suffering …….. It’s as if just by hearing that one word, I am completely overwhelmed with heartache.

“So what if he is suffering? Who in the world is without suffering?” I laugh out saying: “NiLuo, look at your consideration for others, seems that you’re showing your sensitive side, really what a surprise. But it’s actually for someone like Rong YuJiang.”

“ShengSheng, don’t tell me you’re really willing to let this drag on? Insistently not willing to forgive YuJiang? Not willing to let go of all that is already long gone?” I reply incredulously:

“Let go? NiLuo, you’ve got it backwards. I should be the one to ask him to let me go.”

“If YuJiang were to throw it all away, no longer watching over your every move, would you be happy?” NiLuo suddenly raises his voice, as if shouting into my ears. “Ask yourself truthfully, haven’t you always sought out YuJiang’s attention?” If YuJiang were to suddenly let me go ………. I consider the possibility and tell myself faintly: Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could YuJiang be so kind as to let me go? I get angrier the more I think about it, as if falling into a nameless trap, agitated and anxious, saying bitterly:

“NiLuo, you and YuJiang are just like jackals from the same lair, twisting words to the extreme.” NiLuo seems to realize that his words were too hurtful, staying quiet for a bit and calming down.

“YuJiang really loves you. I never thought it is possible for a man to love another man this much, this is a miracle in this circle. ShengSheng, don’t you think you should cherish it?” NiLuo says softly: “Don’t tell me you have never considered that, to keep tabs on your whereabouts, to keep tabs on your intentions, is even more confining than your imprisonment? If it was you, would you be able to show the same painstaking care for the one you love?”

“You don’t think that this kind of love is terrifying?”

“This kind is love is very heavy, not just anyone would be capable of it. Longing for you at every moment, having to ability to get to you at any time, but holding back in order to not alarm you. The way YuJiang cherishes you is unmatched in this world. Do you still want to let it continue on like this?” I reply coldly:

“Who would want to continue on like this? I am already terrified out of my wits.” There is no use in continuing this conversation when there is no common ground, my face to face talk with NiLuo, could be considered parting on bad terms.

NiLuo is an excellent mediator. At the very least, that night, I kept on seeing YuJiang’s worried face in my dreams. YuJiang is very very thin and extremely haggard. He stands quietly at the side, seemingly very close, yet also seemingly very far away. At first, I was terrified, thinking of ways to escape, but after escaping, seeing that he makes no move, I can’t help but return to him. I can’t bear to part with the haggard him. I ask:

“YuJiang, why are you not coming over?” YuJiang replies softly:

“ShengSheng, I won’t be going over anymore.” I suffer a huge shock, a feeling of abandonment assaults me. I ask:

“Why? Why are you not coming over?” I ask continuously, while YuJiang just stands quietly, looking at me sorrowfully. “No! I don’t like it!” In my sudden panic, I wake up from my dream. Cold air is flowing in the room, the cool moonlight filters in from the window. It’s very quiet, I feel an indescribable loneliness, a feeling of abandonment floods over me from the dream. I raise my hand to discover that my cheeks are wet with tears. Didn’t I say that I no longer wish to cry?

Returning to Huang enterprise the next day, I feel very dispirited. ZhouHeng calls again, looks like YouDi and He enterprise have officially signed the contract.

“Mr. Huang, the clause we spoke about previously, is also included in the contract.”

“Speaking of that, He enterprise will soon start to deploy their assets to start promoting the new memory device?”

“That’s right.” I think to myself, He enterprise is getting a lot of major success in this period of time. Even though the performance is excellent, but with regards to expenditure, it carries a certain risk. Each project requires a considerable upfront investment, especially the New York real estate development project, having borrowed a substantial amount from GuiDe, if anything were to happen, to cause a breach in one part of He enterprise, it could easily lead to a domino effect, bringing He enterprise to financial ruin. Ai, why is it that the sanctuary YuTing chose, is the family business of ShuTing? Should I let this opportunity go, and just forget about the past, and wipe away all the old scores? Will this make me a little happier?

After worrying over it the whole morning, as dad used to say, I’m still going round and round in circles over a simple emotional matter, completely entangled, how ridiculous. Maybe I just don’t have an extraordinary breadth of mind. Now that it has come to this, it would be better for me to focus on work. I resolve to continue immersing myself in work. Although the economy is in a recession, the receptions held by the big enterprises are not lacking in expense. Everyday, I receive all sorts of invitation cards. HongBing acts as the gatekeeper, ignoring the invitations from small companies, declining each one without exception, only showing me the invitations from our collaborators and other necessary parties.

Tonight is the 50th anniversary celebration of the biggest tech company in France, PaiLin, a grand occasion, of course I can’t not attend. With the ever changing technology devices, this industry is highly valued. The big crocodiles have turned into darlings in the eye of the public. Therefore, this night, in addition to the elites of the tech industry, many celebrities are also in attendance. This is a glittering jeweled night, with all the ladies in attendance dripping with gems. Putting on a once in lifetime jewelry exhibition for the rest of us.

Maybe I’m showing my age. I have grown to appreciate peace and quiet with each day, often retiring to a corner at parties to wait out the time after attending to business greetings, leaving without a trace when the time comes. After giving my greetings to the president of PaiLin, I ask the server for the guest lounges, and proceed to hide in one of them. PaiLin is very considerate of its guests. They have prepared ten lounges, letting their guests rest by themselves, maybe to allow their guests to conduct private conversations. I take a whole room to myself, shutting the door. After all, I’m still a guest, so I don’t lock the door, only turning on the “Do not disturb” lighted sign outside the door.

I definitely did not sleep well last night. It’s strange but ever since I left YuJiang, I am rarely able to sleep soundly. Don’t tell me I’m addicted to sedatives, unable to have a good night sleep without it. I lean back deeply into the sofa, slowly overcome by sleepiness. It’s rare for me to have a good sleep. I might as well lie down on the sofa, close my eyes and invite the God of Dreams.

I inevitably start to dream, seeing YuJiang in my dreams as I often do. As usual, I awake in fright. ly, YuJiang would transform into an evil spirit and fly towards me. But these days, the YuJiang in my dreams no longer wants me, leaving wordlessly. It makes me weep in dismay. If YuJiang were to abandon me, what would I do? Thinking of this possibility, my heart feels as if it is being cut into pieces by a small blunt knife. In my dreams, I can’t help but admit that I cannot live without him. I can’t leave him, no matter what he does.

“ShengSheng, you’re as slim as before.” I vaguely hear someone whisper in my ear. Who is it? It is not YuJiang’s voice. Very familiar. I open my eyes drowsily to see a frightful face. “Seeing you in this pose, makes me think of the time when you begged for mercy under me.” How did he end up here? I’m terrified, immediately jumping up from the sofa, only to let that person force me back onto the sofa. I was so terrified that my voice comes out hoarsely:

“YuTing, don’t forget where you are. I will scream for help.”

“Seeing you terrified to such an extent, will you able to be able to scream? Don’t be afraid, I’m also a distinguished guest of PaiLin, I won’t do anything to you.” I thought that I have already put the deathly fear of that day behind me, but seeing his face once more, I realize that I have only pushed it deeply inside. The terrifying atmosphere and his crude actions, lashes at me and rips me apart, at that instant an invisible force pounces, throwing me into the middle of the storm. The buzzing in my ear gets louder and louder. It turns out that psychological trauma can have such an intense effect. He’s right, my hands and legs turn weak, I even lose the ability to say anything. YuTing looks at me intently and draws closer saying:

“Thank you for presenting He enterprise with a piece of the pie, after all, land in New York is very hard to get, my one clause added from my vigilance, did it ruin your plans?” I force myself to reply:

“YuTing, that’s just business.”

“Hmph, don’t think I believe you. ShengSheng, kindness can be left unsaid, but hatred must be declared. Could you possibly have a ounce of consideration for He enterprise? I know you will never forgive me, but He enterprise is so powerful, what can you do?” YuTing says sinisterly: “What you’re thinking is right. The both of us, we will never let go of each other.” He enterprise? YuTing hides unashamedly behind it. Right at this moment, I resolve to forsake the mutual affection between ShuTing and I, and destroy He enterprise overnight.

“Why do you hate me so much?”

“Because hurting you is the best way to hurt YuJiang.” Me and YuJiang, it’s not as if we are linked in body and mind. I reply shakily:

“You’re talking nonsense!” The impulse that I’ve repressed for a very long time, dashes against the thin membranes of my heart, clamoring.

“Your throat is very pale.” YuTing inches closer little by little, saying sarcastically: “Ripping apart your throat will cause YuJiang to rip off his own throat in pain.” Heavens! I watch him get closer, completely powerless to fight back. Nothing comes out of my throat, my brain is in complete chaos. Just like a string that has been stretched to its limit, snapping all of a sudden. Darkness falls before me and I pass out.

When I wake up in a daze, I’m lying in someone’s arms. I feel inexplicably at ease, a feeling of belonging envelops me. Who else could it be?

“YuJiang?” This person seems to be all-knowing, always appearing at strange times, hitting me precisely when I’m most vulnerable.

“ShengSheng, it’s me.” I don’t move even a little, quietly leaning in his arms, closing my eyes and asking:

“Where’s YuTing?”

“I scared him off.”

“Was I out for long?”

“Just a short while, not more than 5 minutes.”

“How useless, I actually passed out from fear.” I smile bitterly. YuJiang dotes on me, saying consolingly:

“That’s because your mind is under too much pressure. Other people will also be this way. Furthermore, you eat too little, not exercising to strengthen your body. Are you aware of that? You have low blood pressure, so you get dizzy easily.” He speaks gently, unconsciously revealing his pained suffering. I raise my head and look at his face. Fortunately he is not haggard like in my dreams, still radiating health and energy. I sigh.

“No matter how I train, there is no way for me to achieve bronzed skin and iron bones.” I continue foolishly: “I’ll also still be vulnerable to a hundred poisons.”

“ShengSheng, you’ve changed a lot, you’ve become a lot stronger. It’s just that you don’t realize it. Look, you even have me going around in circles.”

“YuJiang, will you tell me the truth?”

“What do you want to ask?”

“With your capability, why did you let YuTing off, letting him stay in He enterprise, happy and free?” YuJiang laughs softly. He says:

“I figured you would want to do something yourself.”

“So you’re saying that you let him off so that I can take my revenge personally?” I recover a little, struggling out of YuJiang’s arms, and sit up on the sofa. YuJiang can only look at me, smiling bitterly.

“ShengSheng, you’re really a proud man.” He says frowning: “I have never come across someone as proud as you.”

“I’m sorry.”

“No, I’m proud of you.” Our conversation ends here. We sit quietly in this luxurious lounge. each pondering over our conversation. A serene atmosphere fills the air around us, touching our hearts. We sit like this the whole time, right until the end of the reception.

In the end, YuJiang sighs softly and stands up. He looks at me and as if realizing that leaving is inevitable, turns around and slowly walks out. I do my best to stop myself from stopping him. Right at that moment I feel that I’m not only tormenting YuJiang, but also tormenting myself. So why do I persist carrying on this way? I find no answer. YuJiang loves me, he really loves me. Watching the retreating back of YuJiang, I recall NiLuo’s words. He has always been suffering, suffering because of me. In this world, am I the only one that can make him happy?

High tech is worthy of being the crux of today’s world economy. YouDi’s new memory product, under the strong promotion by He enterprise, because of its capability and inexpensive price, rapidly takes over the market. Sales channel after sales channel are rapidly established, earning profits that greatly exceed the estimates. These days, I frequently receive reports of success from ZhouHeng. I laugh into the phone saying:

“This proves that electronics has always been promising.”

“Mr. Huang, if we continue this collaboration with He enterprise, both sides would be happy.”

“That’s right, let YuTing depend on our product, making him appear flushed with success at He enterprise, with a future as beautiful as brocade.” ZhouHeng continues:

“Little do they know that success comes from XiaoHe but downfall also comes from XiaoHe.” After the surprise attack by YuTing, I already resolved to bring down He enterprise. Never again letting them go.

“ZhouHeng, hold back the troops for now, we might as well let YuTing enjoy several days of happiness.” Truthfully, I really don’t want YuTing to be happy, much less deriving happiness on the back of Huang enterprise. But the misstep with the New York real estate development trap, made it ineffective, simply putting one plan into motion, will not for certain pull He enterprise off its horse. We must wait for an opportunity to bring them down in one fell swoop.

I think back to the time in Malaysia when the small packet of white powder was discovered, shocking me speechless, only that can be considered earth shattering, only letting people realize after the shock, the layer upon layer of deception, seamlessly arranged from the beginning. How can one not admire their evil masterplan?

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