Rebirth 05: From Coal Mine Owner to Mobile Phone Tycoon

As for Sir Zheng, he could turn a blind eye for the time being and pretend he didn't see it.

If anyone else were supervising, they wouldn't have allowed Lu Yuan to do this.

But Lu Yuan also knew that this was a very special case, and once he did it, he would have to bear all the consequences himself.

The essence of establishing rules is to protect everyone.

If you deliberately act outside the rules, you will naturally no longer be protected by the rules.

Taking a risky gamble, if you win, everything will be fine, and you might even get compliments and praise from others, who will say that those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles.

But if you lose, it's not just about bankruptcy and closure; it could even lead to the destruction of your family and the loss of your loved ones.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Lu Yuan had no intention of doing so.

But Lu Yuan appreciates Sir Zheng's favor; not everyone has the confidence Lu Yuan possesses.

Having been given a second chance at life, Lu Yuan, with his knowledge and experience, knew many ways to make a comeback.

But for most other people, faced with the same situation, they might really gamble their entire fortune.

Therefore, its value in giving you the courage to take a gamble at crucial moments is evident.

"But Miss Zheng, don't you still need to handle matters related to the donations?"

Lu Yuan wasn't refusing, but he actually made a hidden condition regarding how the donation would be handled.

Sir Zheng was initially surprised, then looked at Lu Yuan with a meaningful expression before smiling and saying...

"Qianqian doesn't know much about the situation in mainland China. Apart from Guangzhou, she hasn't been to any other places, let alone Yunnan in the southwest."

"I don't know if Mr. Lu is familiar with Yunnan. If possible, I would appreciate it if you could help Qianqian out."

"This way, she can have more energy to focus on the company's business."

Lu Yuan extended his hand and shook hands with Sir Zheng.

"Then I'm all set, thank you for your support, Mr. Zheng," he said, extending his hand to lightly touch Zheng Qian's.

"Ms. Zheng is also welcome to join us."

When Lu Yuan withdrew his hand, his fingers brushed lightly across Zheng Qian's palm.

Zheng Qian smiled slightly, just like before, and then reverted to her previous aloof demeanor.

"You young people can chat, I won't make a fool of myself. I'm getting old, I'll go back to my room to rest first."

Lu Yuan and Lin Shaoyang were also very perceptive; they had achieved their goal, or even exceeded it.

The two had no reason to stay in the house and continue begging for forgiveness, and the guests at the party had already begun to leave one after another.

Taking advantage of the end of the event, Lu Yuan and his companion decided to leave first.

"We've already taken up so much of Mr. Zheng's time, so we won't bother you any longer."

"How could it be considered a disturbance? Why don't you stay a little longer? You young people should chat more."

Lu Yuan smiled and shook his head.

"No, Mr. Zheng and Ms. Zheng, I'm sure you'll have a lot to do after the banquet, so we won't bother you any longer. You should get some rest too."

"Ms. Zheng will be working with us from now on, and we'll have plenty of time to get to know each other. There's a long road ahead."

"Well, that's fine then," Sir Zheng didn't try to stop them any further, but turned to Zheng Qian and said, "Qianqian, could you see Mr. Lu and Mr. Lin off for me?"

"No need, no need," Lu Yuan waved his hands repeatedly. "There's no need to trouble Miss Zheng."

"Mr. Lu, please don't stand on ceremony. This way, please."

Zheng Qian stood to the side, remaining calm and quiet, without saying much or urging anyone on.

Lu Yuan nodded. "Mr. Zheng, we'll take our leave now. Please stay."

After saying goodbye, Lin Shaoyang and Zheng Qian walked out of the entertainment room, passed through the reading room and the small bar again, and went down the stairs.

Zheng Qian escorted Lu Yuan and his companion to the door, exchanged contact information, shook hands once more to say goodbye, and then returned to the building.

This time, Zheng Qian clearly sensed that Lu Yuan's subtle finger movements were not as faint as they were upstairs.

This time, Lu Yuan's finger clearly hooked into Zheng Qian's palm.

Zheng Qian didn't react to this, her expression remaining as aloof as ever.

Lu Yuan wasn't discouraged. He was now very interested to see how long this aloof goddess could keep up her act in front of him.

Zheng Qian bid farewell to each guest she encountered along the way, without lingering for long, and returned to the second-floor entertainment room.

Sir Zheng was smoking a cigarette, looking out the window at the cars that kept coming and going.

Like a giant dragon made of car headlights, it turned over in this huge French manor, then swam into the distance and disappeared into the horizon.

Zheng Qian didn't say anything, walked over, took the cigarette that Sir Zheng hadn't finished smoking from his hand, and stubbed it out in the ashtray.

Sir Zheng smiled helplessly.

My daughter is good in every way, except that she is too aloof and cold. I don't know what will happen to her after she gets married.

What kind of in-laws could possibly tolerate her temperament?

"Dad only took two puffs, you're wasting your breath like that."

"Smoking is bad for your health, and... it smells terrible."

Sir Zheng was speechless for a moment. It's his daughter, so he'll spoil her.

"Are you unhappy with Dad's arrangement for you to work for Lu Yuan?"

Zheng Qian didn't speak, but simply shook her head slightly.

"Do you know why Dad arranged it this way?"

Zheng Qian nodded, then shook her head.

"Tell me your thoughts first."

"Dad, you're still young. Besides, you have your younger brother. By the time you retire, he'll be able to stand on his own."

Sir Zheng fell silent again.

"Your younger brother is still young, it's hard to say whether he's cut out for this. Besides, can't you help your father out a bit sooner so he can retire earlier?"

"Retire early? Then go live with Aunt Wang and your younger brother?"

Sir Zheng choked again and sighed.

"That's because you're the mother. You're being very rude."

"stepmother."

"A stepmother is still a mother."

Zheng Qian did not speak.

"Besides, isn't this a good thing? Once you've gained experience, you can take over the family business."

"I will step back and personally teach your younger brother. When he grows up, he can take over from you, freeing you from tedious tasks."

Zheng Qian's expression finally changed. At this moment, she looked at her father with confusion and anger, opened her mouth, but then gave up the words.

"Whatever, you decide." Sir Zheng felt a deep sense of powerlessness every time the topic turned to his second wife and their son.

My daughter and I always end up on bad terms; it's been like this for over a decade.

"Then tell me why your father arranged for you to work with Lu Yuan."

"Because they are a newly formed small team, and none of the members of this small group have a background with the Zheng family or any business dealings with the Zheng family."

"So they won't give me too much care at work just because I come from the Zheng family. Instead, they need me to rely on my own abilities to achieve the mission objectives."