At thirty, I started my comeback from the intelligence system.

Xiao An? Ann's nickname? Chen Geng didn't think much of it, assuming it was the name she used abroad.

"Okay, Xiao An. Get in the car."

He opened the car door, and the tall woman naturally got into the passenger seat. The Lincoln Z smoothly drove out of the garage.

Just as their car turned the corner and disappeared at the exit, Song Rui, the general manager of GG Company, and Wang Zhenye, the vice president, happened to walk out from behind a pillar on the other side of the garage.

Both of them saw the stunningly beautiful profile of Chen Geng in the car, as well as Chen Geng himself, who was driving.

Song Rui is fifty-eight years old this year, with gray hair. He was promoted by the former chairman Li Pengcheng and will officially retire next week along with Li Pengcheng.

He adjusted his glasses, his face full of disbelief, and whispered to Wang Zhenye beside him, "Zhenye, am I...am I getting old and my eyesight failing? That woman in the car just now, she looked so much like the new president who's taking office next week, President Mu Xueke?"

Wang Zhenye could see it all clearly, and his heart was already filled with turmoil!

No mistake! It's Mu Xueke! The eldest daughter of Longhan Group, and the future leader of Hanfeng!

In the afternoon, Mu Xueke secretly came to GG Company for research, and the two of them personally received her.

Mr. Mu asked very detailed questions, which showed that he had a deep understanding of GG Company.

The report continued until after 8 p.m. before President Mu announced the end of the research trip, declined the dinner arranged by the two, and took his leave.

But how did she end up in Chen Geng's car? And why did the two of them seem to be having such a pleasant conversation?

So, you refused the dinner we arranged just so you could have dinner with Chen Geng?

A startling thought struck Wang Zhenye in an instant:

Chen Geng is Mu Xueke's man!

It was a hidden pawn planted by Long Han in Hanfeng!

No wonder he got promoted so quickly!

No wonder he was able to handle Zheng Baichuan!

No wonder Liang Dan said he was "unfathomable"!

So that's where the problem lies!

He suppressed his shock, forcing a smile that was both visibly surprised and tinged with lingering fear, and whispered to Song Rui:

"President Song, you have a good eye. It seems... our Director Chen has a deeper background than we thought. Our previous reports were all factual and without any mistakes, were they?"

Song Rui also realized what was happening, and a layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.

He's resigning next week and doesn't want to offend the new boss's confidant at the last minute.

"No, no, absolutely not! Everything is done according to the rules! Zhenye, it seems we'll have to rethink GG Company... no, the entire Hanfeng Group. This Chen Geng... you're close to him, you'd better keep things on good terms!"

"I understand, Mr. Song."

Wang Zhenye nodded, his mind already racing with calculations.

As for Liang Dan... let's not reveal anything for now.

We must hold onto Chen Geng's lead firmly; this could be an excellent opportunity for him to gain a foothold under the new president and even advance further!

He secretly decided that tomorrow he would use the excuse of being concerned about the progress of the "Starry Sky" project to have another "in-depth" chat with Chen Geng, and make sure to get closer to him.

At 10 p.m., Shenzhen's nightlife is just beginning.

Chen Geng took Mu Xueke—or rather, "Xiao An"—for a stroll along a lively but not too noisy pedestrian street, introducing some local specialties and snacks.

Mu Xueke didn't talk much, but she listened very attentively, occasionally asking a question or two with a look of curiosity and inquiry in her eyes.

She seemed interested in the everyday life of ordinary people, yet maintained a subtle sense of detachment.

After strolling around for about half an hour, Chen Geng was introducing a time-honored dessert shop when he suddenly heard a slight but continuous "gurgling" sound next to him.

The source of the sound is "Xiao An".

Mu Xueke's body stiffened almost imperceptibly, and a very faint blush quickly rose on her fair face, barely noticeable under the warm yellow lights of the night market. She quickly turned her face away, pretending to look at the handicrafts at the stall next to her.

Chen Geng was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh.

Is this skilled and aloof female warrior's stomach growling with hunger?

The contrast is... kind of cute.

He pretended not to hear the awkward sound and said naturally:

"I'm starving after walking around for so long. There's a good barbecue place by the river; the owner is a friend of mine, and they use high-quality ingredients and the food is really good. Want to try it? Consider it a thank you for helping out at the park last time... um."

Mu Xueke turned her head, the blush on her face had faded, and she had regained her composure. She nodded and said, "Okay."

Veteran Barbecue on Binjiang Road.

The barbecue restaurant was packed with customers on Friday night, bustling with activity and full of lively atmosphere.

Seeing Chen Geng enter with a beautiful girl whose demeanor was completely different, Zhao Longsheng's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly replaced it with a warm smile: "Little Chen's here? Oh, you brought a friend? Come in and have a seat, there's a corner seat!"

He personally led the two to a relatively quiet small table in a corner, quickly wiped the table clean, and handed them the menu.

"There are a lot of people today, so I haven't been able to serve you very well. Please take a look and order whatever you'd like to eat. I'll be right back in a bit."

Chen Geng ordered some signature grilled skewers and stir-fries, which Zhao Longsheng noted down. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhao Longsheng hurried off to attend to the other guests.

But as he turned around, he glanced at Mu Xueke again, seemingly unintentionally, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly, and a complex and incredulous look of surprise flashed deep in his eyes.

Is this... that girl from the Mu family?

What is she doing here?

Is she still with Xiao Chen?

Judging from this situation... they don't seem like ordinary friends.

The Mu family sent her back to China, and she even got into Hanfeng?

The water in this pool is getting muddier and muddier.

Did Xiao Chen know her identity?

It doesn't seem like it... This girl has been cunning and clever since she was little.

He suppressed the turmoil in his mind and decided to wait and see.

The Mu family is one of the four major families in the capital, consisting of the Ai, Mu, Zheng, and Zhao families, whose influence is deeply entrenched.

Although Zhao Longsheng also shares the surname Zhao, he and that other "Zhao" are on completely different paths.

However, once you see something, you have to keep track of it in your mind.

Mu Xueke also vaguely felt that the owner of this barbecue restaurant looked familiar, especially his sharp, calm eyes that seemed to see through everything.

She frowned slightly, thinking carefully.

This person... doesn't have the air of an ordinary shop owner.

His eyebrows and eyes look a bit like Zhao Sanshu, the Zhao family's third uncle who left home a long time ago and is said to have gone to the army?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

If Uncle Zhao were still alive, he would at least be a general by now. Why would he be selling barbecue here? He probably just looks a bit like him.

She shook her head, dismissing the absurd association.

The barbecue arrived quickly, and it tasted really good.

Mu Xueke didn't eat much, but she was very focused and seemed to accept this rough and rustic style of food.

The two ate and chatted, their topics rambling on, and time passed by unnoticed, nearing midnight.

There were fewer customers in the shop. Chen Geng got up to go to the restroom.

After draining the water, he splashed cold water on his face in front of the rather simple sink, trying to dispel some of the fatigue and... the subtle restlessness in his heart caused by "Xiao An".

Looking at himself in the mirror, his eyes held a complex expression.

I glanced at my phone; it was already midnight.

Chen Geng steadied himself, made sure no one was around, and then summoned the system.