I run a hotel in Huangshan

Chapter 34 Cooperation again
"No, why would I think of anything bad? I was thinking about whether I should temporarily hand over the travel agency to my brother, and I will help you prepare the new store." Feeling her fiery and compelling gaze, Lu Siqing answered timidly.

"Hmph! I know all your little tricks. Just focus on your live broadcast. Huangshan needs you!" Han Qingyue was completely ungrateful.

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say. I'll promote Huangshan and your hotel on my livestream account!"

"Okay, then thank you first!" Han Qingyue said with a smile.

A month later, Han Qingyue and Zhou Chenyu were set to collaborate. Zhou Chenyu was secretly delighted. Publicly, this collaboration would benefit the company; personally, it would allow him to have more contact with Han Qingyue. Over half a month had passed since Han Qingyue had retrieved the hot pot, and they hadn't met in that time.

The meeting was scheduled at the Qingxin Hotel's Chinese restaurant. Han Qingyue had prepared Zhou Chenyu's favorite Anhui cuisine. While Han Qingyue considered it an ordinary business meeting, it was a rare date for Zhou Chenyu.

His well-tailored white shirt and trousers perfectly showcased his elite temperament. He was an elegant and gentlemanly man, not like a businessman, but more like a well-read scholar.

Without much pleasantries, Zhou Chenyu got straight to the point: "Qingyue, I have a suggestion. I will be responsible for the construction of the hotel on the mountain and the decoration of the store. You will only be responsible for management. Think of it as my investment in Qingxin. What do you think?"

"Mr. Zhou, wait a moment, let me calm down. I can't accept what you said for the time being." Han Qingyue couldn't hide her inner shock. Zhou Chenyu wanted to invest, and he was responsible for the construction and decoration of the hotel. What was going on!
Zhou Chenyu smiled dotingly, sizing up the usually armored woman before him. Her surprise and bewilderment at this moment made her seem like an ordinary girl, a touch of the everyday. He wished she could always be like this, with him caring for her and protecting her, rather than her having to brave the storms and hurdles on her own.

"Haha, Qingyue, I'll give you enough time to think about it. But don't overthink it. I'm sincerely investing in Qingxin Hotel, not just for you."

Zhou Chenyu's words were ambiguous, showing his sincerity while also indirectly confessing to Han Qingyue, meaning that it's not just for you, but it's for you as well. In short, no matter what I do, it's because of you.

Han Qingyue was so smart that she knew what he meant. However, since Zhou Chenyu wanted to invest in Qingxin in this way, she had no reason to refuse. As the general manager of the Huangshan branch of Qingxin Hotel, she had to put the interests of the hotel first.

Han Qingyue pondered for a moment, avoiding Zhou Chenyu's ambiguity, and said with a smile: "I can't give a clear answer to Mr. Zhou's idea for the time being. I need to go back to Beijing and discuss it with the shareholders. If the shareholders' meeting approves, I welcome Mr. Zhou to join Qingxin!"

"Okay, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation! Come, Qingyue, let me drink first to show my respect!" Although Zhou Chenyu looks elegant, he also has a bold personality. He drank the wine in the glass before he finished speaking.

Han Qingyue didn't hesitate and raised her glass with him: "Mr. Zhou, it's a pleasure working with you!"

"Qingyue, let me remind you, don't forget our previous agreement. You should call me Brother Chenyu." After three rounds of drinks, Zhou Chenyu became a little bolder.

"Okay, I'll listen to you and call you Brother Chenyu."

Han Qingyue wasn't one to shy away. Zhou Chenyu donated money and supplies to the disaster area, helped build a Hope Primary School, and even provided bedding and fruit to the people staying at the hotel. Han Qingyue welcomed such a conscientious entrepreneur joining Qingxin. However, Qingxin Hotel wasn't solely theirs; approval from the shareholders' meeting was required.

After seeing Zhou Chenyu off, Han Qingyue booked a flight for the next morning to return to Beijing for a meeting with shareholders. She also wanted to go back and see her parents, as she hadn't been home since arriving at the Huangshan branch.

When Lu Siqing knew she was leaving, he booked a plane ticket to follow her without hesitation, saying that he missed home.

After getting off the plane, Han Qingyue went straight home. As soon as she pushed the door open, she felt that the house was very lively, as if many guests had come.

"Qingyue is back!" The voice of her mother Qin Yajun came from the direction of the restaurant.

Han Qingyue was delighted and quickly changed her shoes and ran over. She discovered that not only were her parents home, but her cousin Qin Wendong was also there. Together, they prepared lunch for her. Han Qingyue put her left arm around her father and her right around her mother, giving them both a big hug.

Knowing that Han Qingyue came back with Lu Siqing, Qin Wendong praised: "Qingyue, it seems that Siqing is in Huangshan and is really here to accompany you. He is here when you are, and he will come back with you when you come back!" Qin Wendong did not want to give up the opportunity to match his sister with his friend.

Hearing Qin Wendong mention Lu Siqing, Han Ruoyuan and Qin Yajun both asked who Lu Siqing was. Qin Wendong cherished the opportunity to show off his friend and told him how Lu Siqing had accompanied Han Qingyue in Huangshan and helped at the Qingxin Hotel.

While they were chatting, Han Qingyue went back to her room, changed her clothes, put on an apron, and went to the kitchen to help wash the vegetables.

"Xiao Yue, your cousin told me that Lu Siqing is a really good kid! If you have time these days, why don't you bring him home for dinner?" Qin Yajun discussed with her daughter.

"Mom, he is not related to me, why should I bring him home? Besides, my schedule has been full these days since I came back, and I don't have time to look for him." Han Qingyue refused decisively.

Throughout the meal, Qin Wendong spoke well of Lu Siqing from time to time, and Han Qingyue, Han Ruoyuan, and Qin Yajun all understood his intentions. However, considering that their daughter had her own ideas, neither of them wanted to interfere.

After dinner, Han Qingyue called her cousin aside and stared at him with a sharp gaze.

"Qin Wendong, could you please stop making trouble?" Han Qingyue called her cousin by his name.

"What's wrong with me? What trouble did I cause?" Qin Wendong pretended to be ignorant and had an innocent expression.

"You know, I don't have the time, the energy, or the desire to find a boyfriend. I told you that a long time ago!" Han Qingyue protested.

"I know! But Siqing is a good person, you should consider him, my lovely sister!" Qin Wendong insisted with a smile.

"Let's talk about it later. I'm not considering it at this stage." Han Qingyue said with great certainty.

"Okay, okay! I can't argue with you, but I have to remind you, don't miss a good man!" Qin Wendong tried his best to speak for his friend.

"Good man? Brother, are you sure he is a good man? I heard that he has always been popular with women. I'm afraid he has more ex-girlfriends than you?" Han Qingyue teased him.

"Hey, hey, hey, how can you talk about your brother like that? I take every relationship seriously, okay?" Qin Wendong was not convinced.

Han Qingyue glared at him coldly, but after a few seconds, she couldn't help but laugh. That's right, although her brother changed girlfriends frequently, he was devoted to each one.

Listening to the quarrel between the brother and sister, Qin Yajun was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. She placed some cut fruits in front of them, trying to divert their attention.

"You two enemies, stop arguing and eat some fruit!"

　My dears, Hanhan's book was originally planned to be published in a contest for essays about Mount Sanqingshan. However, due to health reasons, I submitted my essay too late, and the contest was nearing its end. So, we've changed it to a contest for Mount Huangshan. I've changed the descriptions and place names of Mount Sanqingshan to match those of Mount Huangshan, but the rest of the content remains unchanged, so it shouldn't affect the readability at all. Please forgive me, dears! Love you all!
　　
　
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