He won 900 million in the lottery.

Dingxin Apartment, Block A.

I had just entered the house when Chunqiu hadn't finished school yet.

The phone suddenly rang, and the three words "Chen Yuanyuan" were particularly eye-catching on the screen.

I raised an eyebrow and pressed the answer button.

"Mr. Shen, are you busy?"

Chen Yuanyuan's voice exudes the competence unique to professional women, without being wishy-washy.

I replied with a smile, "No matter how busy I am, I still have to answer Mr. Chen's calls."

Chen Yuanyuan: "There's something I need to tell you. Dean Wu would like to meet with you."

Wu Lei?

The scene of our last meeting immediately flashed into my mind. We did exchange contact information back then, but I never imagined that we would have to go through Chen Yuanyuan to arrange our next meeting.

His sudden invitation to dinner was somewhat unexpected.

I remembered what Dong Ling had said before—"He's impressed by your abilities, and he might contact you on his own initiative."

I pressed further, "Did Dean Wu initiate the contact?"

I need to make sure clearly whether this is a scheme orchestrated by Chen Yuanyuan or by the head of the procuratorate.

"Yes," Chen Yuanyuan's voice was quite frank, showing no particular emotion about Wu Lei's invitation to me, "He specifically asked me to tell you."

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Wu Lei's sudden request to meet must mean something's up.

"Time? Place?" I didn't beat around the bush anymore and went straight for the essential information.

Chen Yuanyuan: "Tomorrow at noon, on the third floor of the Shengshi Hotel, there will be four people in total."

Four people?

It seems the main focus is on this fourth person. Chen Yuanyuan is quite interesting; she deliberately revealed the number of people involved. I wonder if it was her own idea or Wu Lei's.

After hanging up the phone, I leaned back on the sofa, my fingers lightly tapping the table.

Regardless, this is an opportunity. It came earlier than I expected, but it's still within my plan.

Lying in bed with nothing to do, I opened WeChat and sent a message to my darling wife.

Me: "Are you asleep?"

Lingling: "No, I was just about to eat." [Photo]

The photo shows tableware with the Renmin University logo, and the background is the Renmin University campus restaurant.

Me: "I remember Renmin University has a CEO program, and I'd like to take it."

Lingling: "Okay! When are you planning to come? I'll register you."

Me: "I'm going to Shanghai at the end of the month, maybe next month."

Lingling: "Okay, the CEO training program is once a month, three days each time. I'll arrange it for you next month."

After we've finished discussing business, we should talk about something more heartwarming.

Me: "Have you been busy lately?"

Lingling: "It's alright, the new courses and projects aren't too demanding."

Me: "Don't overwork yourself. If you need any help, just let me know. I may not be good at other things, but my stamina is definitely up to par."

Lingling: "Ugh~" [Shy emoji]

Lingling then asked, "Has your mobile phone procurement project started yet?"

Me: "Yes, the deposit has been paid. I'll pay the balance after the National Day holiday, and then we'll settle everything."

00: "Is the insurance all set up?"

Me: "Absolutely! By the way, Wu Lei contacted me through an intermediary today, and we're meeting for lunch tomorrow. You're amazing, you guessed it all!"

Lingling: "He's getting a little anxious."

Me: "There's a fourth person; the middleman specifically told me about it."

Zero Zero: "I guess this is a test. Did you receive the things I mailed to you?"

Me: "I received it, and I always carry it with me."

Zero Zero: "Then you'd better behave, that thing has a GPS tracking feature~" [Screenshot showing my real-time location]

Me: "Then does that mean I can't create any surprises for you? I was planning to sneak off to Beijing to see you."

Lingling: "You don't need to sneak around to see me~" [Shy emoji]

Me: "I went to your house after I came back from Beijing. Your aunt misses you a lot."

Lingling: "My mom called me and told me, and she kept praising you."

Me: "Haha, so how are you planning to reward me?"

Lingling: "Looking forward to your next trip to Beijing~" [Evil grin emoji]

Me: "It's only been a few days since we parted, and I already miss you."

Lingling: "I miss you too. I'm not going to say anything more, I'm going to see a movie with three friends tonight." [Photo: A close-up picture of the four of them]

Immediately afterwards, a voice message came through, the voice soft and sweet: "Brother Shen, when are you coming to Beijing? I miss you so much~"

I replied with a cool emoji: "Tonight, your movie tickets and bubble tea are all on me!"

Indeed, two people who truly love each other can find joy and comfort even just chatting on WeChat.

The door opened as soon as the chat ended.

Chunqiu exclaimed with delight, "Boss!"

The girl put down her schoolbag, ran over quickly, and gently sat on my lap.

I patted her head: "Do you usually get out of school this late?"

Chunqiu: "Yeah, I have evening self-study tonight. Boss, are you hungry? There are night market stalls downstairs, shall I go buy you something to eat?"

Me: "I'm not hungry, I just ate."

Chunqiu seemed to be in a good mood; it's true that we haven't seen each other for a few days.

She grabbed my arm: "I'm going to take a shower first~"

Me: "Okay."

Watching her walk into the bathroom, I leaned against the headboard and scrolled through my phone.

A moment later, the bathroom door was opened a crack, and Chunqiu peeked out with her cute little head: "Boss, want to shower together?"

There's no reason to refuse an invitation from someone who has taken the initiative to invite you.

I pushed open the door and walked into the bathroom. In the misty steam, the girl was covered in dense foam, with only her wet little head showing. She looked exceptionally well-behaved.

"Boss, sit down, I'll wash your hair."

I sat down as instructed, and Chunqiu picked up the shampoo and carefully massaged my hair while humming a song softly.

"Love is gone, my heart is gone, you said you were leaving, I sang a final ancient ballad for you... The torrential rain stirred up memories, how can they be hidden? Your beautiful eyes, as they were back then, linger in my heart. Our last meeting at the ferry crossing marked the end of our chapter. If only we had met as we did at first, why would we feel the sorrow of parting..."

The gentle singing accompanied the sound of flowing water, creating an exceptionally pleasant atmosphere. However, as they washed, the originally harmonious scene gradually took on a slightly ambiguous tone.

I gently placed my hand on her shoulder; her skin beneath the foam was delicate and smooth.

Chunqiu's cheeks flushed, and her voice was soft: "Boss... please rinse off the foam first..."

"Ugh... I'm feeling a bit weak..."

In the end, I still felt sorry for her and didn't cross the final line. The process of a girl becoming a woman should be solemn and gentle, not rushed.

Lying in bed, I lit a cigarette and watched Chunqiu packing his schoolbag beside me.

"It's so late, and you still have to do homework?"

Chunqiu: "It's not school homework, it's practice questions I bought myself. I'll do a few when I get home tonight to reinforce the knowledge points."

I couldn't help but praise, "You've really worked hard!"

Chunqiu pouted, her tone a little aggrieved: "I have to get into a top-tier university, otherwise you might not want me anymore."

I stubbed out my cigarette and patted her head: "I let you repeat a year because I value you and believe in you. I'll need help here in the future, so you'll have to work hard and give me a hand."

Chunqiu nodded emphatically: "Yes! I will definitely pass the exam!"

Men's desires are often driven by instinct, but once they calm down, what remains is a clear plan.

I lay in bed, reviewing the current layout and wondering if I had overlooked anything.

Our current business operations mainly focus on four areas:

Zhang Xingxing was in charge of HW's agency business. After all, this matter depended on Chen Yuanyuan's connections, so he was the most suitable person to take the lead.

The line involving Prosecutor General Wu Lei, though just beginning, has great potential. For it to be sustainable, it needs to be mutually beneficial, ensuring both sides reap the rewards.

We still need to maintain close ties with Chen Sheng. His political and business connections are more extensive and complex than I imagined, and they might come in very handy in the future.

I need to attend the Shanghai Wealth Management Summit at the end of the month and the CEO training program at Renmin University next month to expand my network and improve myself.

Thinking about it, I've actually been quite busy lately.

Before I knew it, I had been thinking for more than half an hour, and it was time to go to sleep.

Chunqiu snuggled into the covers and gently nestled beside me, her voice soft: "Boss, I'm hungry again~"

This little girl is such a troublesome little devil.

The naivety and innocence of 18 years old and the maturity and sophistication of 38 years old are indeed two completely different feelings.