Recently, Xu Zixi had been busy making models, while Pei Mingyuan had been busy uncovering the hidden truth behind the financial report losses. It had been a long time since they last sat down for a good chat. Even though he had been rejected by her, he still couldn't help but want to get closer to her.
It would be nice even if they could just sit down and chat as friends.
Therefore, Pei Mingyuan was reluctant to let go of such a good opportunity.
"I once watched the video of the physical model test for the Zhao family's project. Their models basically couldn't last for four hours, and the damage rate was 100%. But they thought this level of damage was sufficient, and finally they still carried out the construction according to the model. Over the years, there didn't seem to be any major problems."
"Your model can last for six hours, and there's still 20% of the main structure left in the end. You're much better than them. If this project can pass the second - round test and be successfully built, it will definitely make a stir in the world. Maybe you can even win a world - class design gold award."
Xu Zixi smiled. "It's too early to say these things. I don't like making empty promises to myself."
Inside the test room, Wei Shu noticed that Yan Yancheng had been sitting on the chair without moving for a long time and finally sensed something was wrong. He quickly stepped forward. Seeing that Yan Yancheng's forehead was covered in cold sweat and his hand was tightly covering his stomach, he hurriedly took out the stomach medicine from his pocket and offered it to him.
But Yan Yancheng waved away his hand with the medicine and said, "This medicine has a strong smell. I won't take it. Just pour me some hot water. I'll be fine after warming up."
"But Third Master, this isn't a solution," Wei Shu advised. "Your stomach has always been weak, and you haven't been eating properly recently. Please take some medicine. Otherwise, your stomach will surely cause problems sooner or later."
Yan Yancheng still refused to take it. Wei Shu had no choice but to go and get him some hot water. After drinking the hot water, Yan Yancheng's complexion improved slightly.
Wei Shu said, "Third Master, how about I call Master Xie and ask her to come to Haicheng?"
Yan Yancheng stood up from the chair and said, "No need. Aunt Shi is so busy. She can't be away from Fengcheng for too long."
"Then what about dinner tonight?" Wei Shu asked.
"Just make do with something simple," Yan Yancheng replied.
Wei Shu was on the verge of tears. What Yan Yancheng meant by "make do" was actually just taking a couple of bites. How could this be okay?
Xu Zixi saw Wei Shu and Yan Yancheng walking out of the observation hall one after another. She didn't want someone to have an excuse to pester her again. She nodded coldly at Pei Mingyuan. "I still have to rush back to revise the plan, so I won't chat with you any longer, President Pei. Yaru, Sulan, let's go."
Behind them, Wei Shu said to Yan Yancheng, "Third Master, Young Master Pei is talking to Miss Yuan."
Yan Yancheng's complexion was already bad, and his expression turned even colder after hearing this.
Wei Shu said, "But Miss Yuan didn't talk to Young Master Pei for long. She turned around and left."
Yan Yancheng's complexion eased a bit, but he still felt a bit annoyed in his heart. It seemed that he hadn't given Pei Mingyuan enough things to do. He actually still had the leisure to talk to her.
Pei Mingyuan didn't expect Xu Zixi to be so cold either. He stood there stunned for a moment, then let out a soft sigh with a look of disappointment on his face. As if sensing something, he turned his head and saw Yan Yancheng and Wei Shu walking towards him. When passing by him, Yan Yancheng stopped and asked,
"How's the investigation on the matter I told you about last time? Why haven't I heard you report the situation to me, the major shareholder?"
Pei Mingyuan was at a loss for words and said, "I'm still investigating. I just haven't found any clues for the time being, so I haven't been able to report to you in time, Third Master."
Yan Yancheng said, "Your work efficiency is really disappointing. I'm very skeptical whether you can reverse Pei's losses within half a year. If there really is someone playing tricks behind the scenes, they definitely won't stop there. Then Pei will be in danger."
Pei Mingyuan didn't dare to think about other things anymore and quickly said, "I understand, Third Master! I will definitely find out as soon as possible and get everything back on track!"
Yan Yancheng nodded in satisfaction and strode away with Wei Shu.
Xu Zixi got the detailed data of the first - round test of the physical model on the same day. In the following days, she and the rest of the team were completely immersed in the studio. On one hand, they were analyzing the areas where they could improve the durability and reduce the damage rate based on the data; on the other hand, they were visiting the market to look for materials. They were so busy that their feet never touched the ground, and they were completely back to the state of crazy overtime work before.
"Baby, Mommy has to work again tonight and can't go home to have dinner with you. You have to be good at home. If you want to eat something, just tell Aunt Li. Aunt Li will cook it for you. If you want to go out and play, tell Aunt Zhang. Let Aunt Zhang take you to the community park. But remember, never go too far and never leave Aunt Zhang's side!"
Comparing the building materials that Fang Ruiyang had just brought to her, Xu Zixi was on the phone coaxing her two babies.
Yuan Xiaoxuan said in a milky voice, "Okay, Mommy. Xuanxuan and Xuxu will be obedient. Mommy also has to be good at work so that you can come home early to sleep with the babies!"
Yuan Xiaoxu said, "Mommy has to remember to eat well! If you don't eat, your tummy will be hungry!"
"Okay, Mommy remembers. I love you. Muah~"
The two babies gave a loud kiss on the phone and then hung up.
Hearing Xu Zixi's words, Aunt Li asked the two babies with a smile, "Master Xuanxuan, Master Xuxu, since the young lady won't be coming back for dinner tonight, what would you like to eat? Aunt Li will cook it for you."
Yuan Xiaoxuan swayed his legs and said, "Xuanxuan wants to eat emerald shrimp and pumpkin soup."
Yuan Xiaoxu propped up his little face and said, "Xuxu wants... wants... sweet oatmeal red bean porridge."
Aunt Li was almost melted by the cuteness of the two babies. Her eyes were bent into a line with a smile as she replied, "Okay, I'll go and prepare it right away."
Teacher Chen had already left after finishing today's class. Under Aunt Zhang's care, the two babies were playing with the small toys that Dai Sha and Huang Zhenzhen had given them in the living room, while the TV was playing a popular TV drama that Aunt Zhang had been following recently.
This TV drama was extremely cheesy. It was about a bankrupt and down - on - her - luck rich young lady who was forced into a business marriage with a wealthy CEO. When the male and female leads got married in a flash, the male lead had a white moonlight that he had been secretly in love with and guarding for many years.
After their flash marriage, they had a very unpleasant start because of their personalities. But as they got along, they gradually discovered the shining points in each other, slowly developed feelings, and the male lead even became a wife - protecting maniac, standing up for the female lead in various ways.
But just when the feelings between the male and female leads were gradually deepening, the male lead's white moonlight, that is, the second female lead, came out to cause trouble. The second female lead used various means to separate the male lead from the female lead and also plotted to make the male lead dislike the female lead. Finally, the male and female leads got divorced.
But after the divorce, the female lead found out that she was pregnant. At this time, the male lead finally saw his own heart clearly. It turned out that the person he loved had always been the female lead. So he started his long journey of chasing his wife back.
Aunt Zhang had been following this TV drama since it started broadcasting. She would watch the live broadcast at night and then watch the replay the next day. She was truly a loyal fan of this TV drama.
At this moment, the TV drama was playing the grand finale.
Five years after the divorce, the male and female leads accidentally ran into each other in a hot spring resort. Seeing the baby beside the female lead and the appearance of other suitors around the female lead, the male lead, who had been missing the female lead, was extremely jealous. He did his best in the hot spring resort to stop the date between the female lead and the second male lead, and then he even forcefully kissed the female lead.
"Zhixi, the child is mine, right? You named him Niancheng because you were also missing me, right? Zhixi, the person I love is you. It's always been you!"
"Um..."
After the kiss, the male and female leads hugged each other and cried bitterly, while the little baby happily rushed into the male lead's arms and affectionately called out, "Dad! Mom! From now on, we're a family!"
The music played, and the plot ended. The words "The End" appeared on the subtitles. Aunt Zhang was deeply touched. She pulled up her sleeve to wipe away her tears and said, "They're finally together. It's worth all the time I've spent following this drama."
After wiping away her tears and looking up, she saw Yuan Xiaoxuan staring intently at the TV, as if he had followed the whole TV drama with her.
Aunt Zhang was startled and quickly pressed the remote control to switch to the children's channel. Yuan Xiaoxuan then watched the cartoon with gusto and even giggled along with the plot.
Aunt Zhang let out a sigh of relief.
Master Xiaoxuan is still so young. He should not understand the TV drama just now, right?