Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Oh, Ying'er, are you planning to take your tea restaurant public?"

Deng Zhi asked in surprise after hearing Xiao Zhan speak.

Xiao Zhan could tell from Deng Zhi's expression that it wasn't feigned; it was likely that the siblings hadn't discussed this topic before.

as predicted,

Deng Ying, looking somewhat awkward, said, "Yes, brother. I was talking to Brother Zhan earlier, and we got onto the topic of going public. Of course, this is just my plan and idea; it hasn't started yet."

For some reason, Deng Ying didn't tell the truth, and her eyes were fixed on Xiao Zhan as she spoke.

Xiao Zhan immediately understood and changed the subject, saying, "Brother Zhi, I rushed over as soon as I got your call, but I'm sorry, I need to explain to you that Qin Huanhuan just received a call from the company and had to leave due to an emergency. However, I told her to call me when she was done."

Deng Zhi raised an eyebrow and said, "I just want to meet your confidante. Is she as beautiful as a fish sinking and a goose falling from the sky, or as beautiful as the moon hiding its face and flowers blushing, that my brother Xiao Zhan is so fond of her, even my Princess Ying doesn't care about her?"

Xiao Zhan immediately said awkwardly, "Brother Zhi, it's not that I don't care about Ying'er, it's just that Ying'er and I grew up together, we're too familiar with each other, I... I can't bring myself to do it."

"Hahaha…."

Deng Zhi laughed loudly, "What a fine line, 'too familiar to do it,' but it's also the absolute truth."

She heard two men talking about her to her face.

Deng Ying blushed and scolded, "Big brother, Zhan brother, if you keep bringing this up, I'll get angry."

Xiao Zhan quickly said, "No more, no more, Brother Zhi, let's not talk outside, let's go inside."

Deng Zhi looked up at the antique-style interior of the Anxiang Tea Restaurant and nodded, saying, "The exterior design is simple and elegant. I wonder what the interior design is like. Let's go in and take a look. Xiao Zhan, we brothers need to have a drink tonight."

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "If Brother Zhi wants to drink, I'll keep him company."

The three of them then walked towards the private room, chatting and laughing...

at the same time,

Qin Huanhuan and Hua Ying arrived at the entrance of the company's office building's logistics service center one after the other. Upon seeing each other, they both asked in unison, "Oh, you also received a phone call?"

At this moment, the logistics supervisor said, "Gentlemen, the company recently received a notice from customs that since neither of you has ever traveled abroad before, customs does not have your blood type test samples. In order to facilitate your smooth passage through customs, we need to draw your blood samples now. This is the doctor sent by the higher-ups to draw blood. Please cooperate."

Qin Huanhuan and Hua Ying were indeed going abroad for the first time and did not know that they would need to have their blood drawn.

Qin Huanhuan asked, puzzled, "Manager, I read the clearance guide online, and it didn't mention anything about needing a blood sample. It only said that I need to provide fingerprints and facial recognition, and visas are waived now."

The logistics supervisor said somewhat impatiently, "I don't know the specifics either. I received a notice late at night and still came to work overtime. The company leaders told me to notify the two of you to come for blood tests, so I did as they said. If you have any questions, you can contact President Zhu."

At this point, the man in the white coat and mask said impatiently, "Are you two going to smoke or not? If not, I'm leaving. You'll have to bear the consequences if you fail to pass the test."

Hua Ying whispered, "Huanhuan, go ahead and draw the blood. It's just a little blood. You lose so much every month, what's a little blood to you?"

Qin Huanhuan rolled her eyes at Hua Ying. The more she thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed. This time, she led a team of more than a dozen people to Thailand. Why were only she and Hua Ying there to have their blood drawn? She even said that she and Hua Ying had never been abroad. Did everyone else have been abroad?

Besides, she did look up walkthroughs online.

Qin Huanhuan took out her phone and said, "I'd better call Zhu Junjie and ask what's going on."

"Qin Huanhuan, stop hitting us, we're here."

Then Zhu Junjie and Zhao Ruirui walked over together.

Zhao Ruirui said, "Huanhuan, this is a new regulation. There's no way around it. I also need to have my blood drawn. Don't hesitate. This doctor only came to our door because General Manager Zhu had someone ask him to find connections. Otherwise, we would have to go to the hospital, queue up for blood tests, and then upload the report to a special website for filing."

Zhu Junjie said to the doctor, "Doctor, thank you for your trouble. This is just a small token of my appreciation. Thank you for your hard work."

As Zhu Junjie spoke, he took out a thick envelope and stuffed it into the pocket of the doctor's white coat.

The doctor patted his pocket and said, "Mr. Zhu, you're too kind. I had to come because of the task assigned by my superiors. I was having dinner with my family on the weekend."

Zhao Ruirui stepped forward and said, "Doctor, please draw my blood first."

The doctor pointed to the chair and said, "Please sit down. I'll draw your blood. Don't worry, it won't hurt at all."

Zhu Junjie looked at Qin Huanhuan and said, "Huanhuan, what's wrong? Why are you dawdling over getting your blood drawn?"

Qin Huanhuan: "Mr. Zhu, customs didn't mention any blood test procedure!"

Zhu Junjie said calmly, "It's like this. Our company sends too many employees abroad every year. For your safety, after communicating with the border management department, we have recorded your blood type and other information in the company's employee personal information management system. In case of an emergency abroad, such as a sudden illness or a traffic accident, you can receive timely and effective treatment."

"Don't think it's no big deal. There are painful lessons to be learned from past mistakes. Previously, an employee suddenly fell ill after working continuously and went to the local hospital for treatment. Because they didn't know his blood type and other relevant information, timely treatment was delayed. Another employee in country T was injured in a car accident on his way to work. His condition worsened due to delayed treatment. The company is committed to being responsible for every employee, which is why the company spent money to add this project."

Zhu Junjie's explanation makes perfect sense...

It seems the company places great importance on the health and well-being of its employees.

At this point, Zhao Ruirui had finished having her blood drawn.

Qin Huanhuan and Hua Ying exchanged a glance, then silently stepped forward and extended their arms to have their blood drawn.

Five minutes later.

Qin Huanhuan and Hua Ying walked out of the office building.

Hua Ying jokingly asked, "Huanhuan, are you coming back to the dorm with me or going to your young master Xiao's place for some alone time?"

Qin Huanhuan was about to speak,

"Beep beep beep".

The phone rang, and it was Xiao Zhan calling.

Qin Huanhuan said, "Speak of the devil, and he calls."

Hua Ying chuckled mischievously, "Tsk tsk tsk, you're living such a sweet life. You've only been gone a short while and the phone is already ringing. You'd better answer it now, I'm going back to my dorm."

"But Huanhuan, I'd like to remind you, make sure to take proper precautions. Don't get pregnant before marriage, that wouldn't be good."

Qin Huanhuan blushed and said, "Hua Ying, thank you for reminding me. I took my medicine afterwards."

"Don't leave yet. I guess Xiao Zhan wants me to go out for dinner. Come with me. You've lost a lot of weight these past few days."

Hua Ying patted her little belly and laughed, "I'm not skinny at all, but if there's a big meal to eat, why not take it? Hehehe..."

Qin Huanhuan answered the phone and said, "I just finished here. What's up?"

On the other end of the phone, Xiao Zhan said, "Then come over now. One of my older brothers wants to meet you, and we'll have dinner together."

Qin Huanhuan deliberately acted coquettishly, saying, "Oh dear, I can't eat any more meat, I'm getting so fat!"

Xiao Zhan didn't react for a moment and asked, "What is QQ?"

Qin Huanhuan: "Oh dear, it's a penguin! You're so silly."

Xiao Zhan chuckled and said, "You're not fat."