My stepmother forced me to donate bone marrow, so I retaliated by slapping my scumbag father in the

But the next second, his expression changed.

Yu Binglan strode out from the gate of Xingchen Group.

Instead of her usual stiff business suit, she wore a light-colored casual long dress with a light jacket over it, her long hair falling smoothly over her shoulders.

He lost some of the imposing aura of a CEO and gained a gentler demeanor.

What's worse, the moment she saw Shen Ze, the coldness on her face vanished instantly.

"Brother Shen Ze".

The voice was very soft and gentle.

The surrounding employees all fell silent for a moment, and Wang Yu's eye twitched violently.

Mr. Yu?

Is this their CEO Yu, who never listens to a single nonsense word during meetings?

Shen Ze walked up to her: "Have you been waiting long?"

Yu Binglan shook her head: "No, I just came down."

The assistant next to him silently complained in his heart.

Mr. Yu had come down ten minutes ago and even checked his phone three times at the door, but of course she dared not say that.

Yu Binglan opened the car door for Shen Ze: "Let's ride in this car."

She arranged for a black minivan, separate from the staff bus.

There were only her, Shen Ze, and the driver in the front seat in the car.

Wang Yu felt incredibly jealous watching Yu Binglan personally usher Shen Ze into the car.

A male colleague whispered to him, "Manager Wang, it seems that General Manager Yu really likes Mr. Shen."

Wang Yu's face darkened: "Don't talk nonsense, President Yu is just nostalgic."

The man gave a dry laugh and dared not accept the reply.

The convoy set off quickly, and the staff bus was filled with constant chatter along the way.

"Did you guys see that just now? The way Mr. Yu spoke to Mr. Shen was just...unbelievable."

"I've been with the company for three years, and this is the first time I've heard President Yu speak so gently."

"In the past, when Shen Cong gave him an eight-million-dollar Ferrari, President Yu didn't even bat an eye. Now that Mr. Shen is here, President Yu personally comes downstairs to wait for him."

"The difference is just too big."

"If I were Mr. Shen, I'd be laughing in my sleep."

Several male employees felt a mix of envy and admiration upon hearing this.

What's enviable is that a woman like Yu Binglan can actually be gentle with men.

What I admire is that Shen Ze standing there is truly flawless.

Wang Yu sat in the front row, getting more and more annoyed as he listened, so he simply closed his eyes.

He didn't believe Shen Ze was strong in every way; what use was being handsome?

These team-building activities, especially in places like the Tianshan Resort Area, often include hiking, climbing stairs, swimming, and other outdoor activities.

For men, in the end, it all comes down to physical fitness and physique.

Around noon, the convoy arrived at the Tianshan Resort Area.

The resort is built against the mountain, with a huge stone archway at the entrance, behind which are layers of bluestone steps leading up.

From a distance, the steps look like a long gray ribbon, stretching deep into the mountainside.

The employees had just gotten off the bus and hadn't even started walking when someone let out a wail.

"So long?"

"Seriously? Can't we drive the car up there?"

"I heard that the central area's landscape is protected and must be explored on foot."

"Oh no, I usually sit in an office and get out of breath climbing three flights of stairs."

Yu Binglan looked at Shen Ze: "If you're tired, we can slow down."

Shen Ze smiled and said, "I'm not that weak."

Yu Binglan's ears turned slightly red: "That's not what I meant."

The two walked uphill side by side.

At first, the employees were chatting and laughing.

After walking for more than ten minutes, most of them were already panting heavily.

"Wait for me, I can't take it anymore."

"Why aren't these steps finished yet?"

"My legs are no longer my legs."

"I should have known better than to stay up late last night."

Wang Yu was relatively relaxed, as he regularly worked out and had much better stamina than the average employee.

Seeing several male colleagues panting with their hands on their knees, he jokingly said, "You guys aren't very fit. You should all go back and train."

"Manager Wang, you're really something."

"We can't compare to you."

"With your stamina, you could probably walk for another hour without any problems."

Wang Yu felt a sense of satisfaction upon hearing this, and his gaze unconsciously swept backward, wanting to see if Shen Ze was already tired.

If Shen Ze looks unwell and walks unsteadily, then he will have a chance to perform well today.

But upon seeing that, Wang Yu froze completely.

Shen Ze was holding Yu Binglan's hand as they walked upstairs with leisurely steps.

His breathing was steady, and there was no sign of fatigue on his face.

Yu Binglan was led by him, and she didn't walk very fast, but she always had a smile on her lips.

One section of the steps was a little steep, and Shen Ze used a little force to help Yu Binglan up.

Yu Binglan looked up at him, her eyes overflowing with tenderness.

The employees were all dumbfounded.

"Am I seeing things? Mr. Yu was being held hands with?"

"The key point is that General Manager Yu didn't shake him off!"

"Not only did she not shake him off, but President Yu's smile is so sweet."

"Is this still our icy female CEO?"

"Mr. Shen is so steady. He's walked for so long without getting out of breath, and he can still take care of President Yu."

"Manager Wang just said that they might run out of energy."

No one knew who said it, but the voice wasn't loud, yet it just happened to reach Wang Yu's ears.

Wang Yu's face instantly turned ugly.

He had just been secretly waiting to see Shen Ze make a fool of himself, but Shen Ze not only wasn't tired, he also led Yu Binglan up the stairs with ease.

What hurts the most is that Yu Binglan smiled so naturally next to him.

Wang Yu has been pursuing Yu Binglan for so long, but he hasn't even received a single word of private concern from her.

Shen Ze, however, was able to hold her hand in front of the entire company.

This drop is much more tiring than climbing stairs.

Upon arriving at the center of the resort, many employees collapsed onto chairs in the rest area.

The center of the Tianshan Resort Area is an open platform surrounded by wooden villas, scenic restaurants, hot spring areas, and a clear stream.

Surrounded by distant mountains and forests, the air is filled with the moist scent of grass and trees.

The employees were free to move around.

Some people went to the restaurant, some went to take photos, and some went straight back to their rooms to rest.

Wang Yu took a sip of water, glanced at the stream not far away, and suddenly perked up.

The stream flows down from the mountains, and a safe swimming area has been specially built next to it.

Several young employees are excitedly taking pictures.

Wang Yu deliberately took off his jacket, revealing a tight-fitting sports vest underneath.

"The weather's nice, how about we go swimming in the stream?"

Several male colleagues teased, "Is Manager Wang about to show off his physique?"

The female employee laughed, "Manager Wang has been practicing quite well."

Wang Yu smiled and deliberately said modestly, "It's alright, everyone just relax."

After saying that, he looked at Shen Ze: "Mr. Shen, are you going or not?"

The people around immediately quieted down.

Wang Yu's tone carried a hint of provocation.

Shen Ze glanced at him and said, "Okay."

Wang Yu laughed: "Then let's go together. I thought Mr. Shen didn't like going into the water."

Someone nearby asked, "Why?"

Wang Yu jokingly said, "Maybe he's afraid of being embarrassed if everyone sees that he's not in good shape."

As soon as the words were spoken, the expressions of the employees became somewhat subtle.

That's pretty obvious.

Yu Binglan frowned slightly, about to speak, when Shen Ze smiled and said, "It's alright."

After he finished speaking, he turned and went to the locker room.

Wang Yu sneered inwardly. A man's good looks are useless; you only know who has the real substance when he takes off his clothes.