After getting the marriage certificate, although they were newlyweds, they still had to go about their own business.
Huo Linsheng couldn't stop his work.
Ling Nuan's plan couldn't afford any setbacks either.
During a spare moment, Ling Nuan met Qin Rao privately outside.
"Here's what you asked for." Qin Rao handed a file bag to Ling Nuan.
"Good thing you were careful back then and planted someone in the company. Qingnuan's accounts have been in a mess in the past year. It's a good opportunity if you want to start from here. But it might not be enough to bring down Shen Shaoqing with this."
Ling Nuan took a look at the various materials in the file and smiled. "In our line of work, timeliness is key. Once Qingnuan's tax affairs are investigated, the cooperation between Qingnuan and the Huo Group will surely change in the near future. The money Qingnuan invested in the early stage will be in vain."
The goal was to drag Qingnuan Technology down.
"Shen Shaoqing may not have much money, but Huo Xiao behind him doesn't lack it." Qin Rao reminded.
Ling Nuan raised her eyebrows and smiled. "By that time, Huo Xiao will probably be too busy taking care of himself. Besides, not everyone in the Huo Group is a philanthropist. There's no reason not to accept a gift that comes to the door."
"This is exactly what I've been aiming for during this period by promoting the cooperation between Qingnuan and the Huo Group."
"Okay, as long as you know what you're doing." Qin Rao nodded and then said, "By the way, I've investigated Tan Huan as you told me last time. She's very vigilant. I haven't found any connection between you two. But Tan Huan has been fighting for power with other family members recently."
"You mean Tan Huan is currying favor with Huo Xiao in order to fight for power?" Ling Nuan guessed.
Qin Rao shrugged. "I'm not sure, but it could be a reason."
Ling Nuan nodded. "It's quite possible. I'll keep an eye on it."
Saying that, Ling Nuan checked the time, smiled at Qin Rao, and said, "I have something to do later, so I won't invite you to dinner."
Qin Rao waved his hand in disgust. "Go ahead. I've also made an appointment. They should be arriving soon."
Hearing this, Ling Nuan smiled and said goodbye, then left.
The two had met in a private coffee shop.
There weren't many people in the coffee shop. Most of them were regular customers the owner knew.
Just as Ling Nuan was about to leave, someone came in.
Before Ling Nuan could open the door, the man pulled it open first.
"Thank you." Ling Nuan's eyes fell on the tall and slender man in front of her. She smiled and thanked him, then turned around and left.
The man stopped and frowned slightly as he watched Ling Nuan's departing figure.
"Meng Chang, what are you daydreaming about? Over here." Qin Rao looked up and saw the man at the coffee shop door. He waved at him.
Meng Chang withdrew his gaze and walked towards Qin Rao.
"What were you looking at just now? You looked so distracted." Qin Rao handed the menu to Meng Chang, curious.
Meng Chang took the menu and smiled gently. "I just met a girl. She seemed a bit familiar."
Qin Rao clicked his tongue. "What kind of romantic debt have you incurred? You don't even remember the person."
"Stop joking." Meng Chang was helpless. Then his eyes fell on the coffee cup Ling Nuan had used. "You're really good at using your time. You don't waste a single moment."
"She's the tech genius friend I told you about before. She just left. This girl is really talented. If we could get her to invest, I'm sure you'll get everything you want." Qin Rao said regretfully.
Meng Chang became interested. "Is she really that amazing?"
"Of course. None of our brothers have ever admired anyone like we admire her." Qin Rao said proudly when mentioning Ling Nuan.
Meng Chang was even more curious. "What's her name? I'd like to meet her."
"Don't. She's already married. If we got her to go abroad with us, it would mean separating her from her husband. I won't do such a morally wrong thing." Qin Rao flatly refused.
Hearing this, Meng Chang smiled helplessly. "It seems we're just destined to miss each other."
...
Ling Nuan really had an arrangement later.
In the evening, Huo Linsheng invited Huang Sheng and Xun Cong to dinner.
The restaurant was a private kitchen located in a quadrangle courtyard in an alley.
"Huo Linsheng." Huo Linsheng looked at Huang Sheng and Xun Cong and took the initiative to reach out his hand to Huang Sheng to introduce himself.
Huang Sheng was extremely nervous inside, but remained calm on the surface.
"Hello." Huang Sheng shook the tip of Huo Linsheng's finger and also introduced herself. "I'm Huang Sheng, and he's Xun Cong."
Huo Linsheng smiled and replied, "It's better to see once than to hear a hundred times. Nuan Nuan often mentions you."
Huang Sheng joked, "How many bad things did she say about me for you to remember me, Mr. Huo?"
Huo Linsheng replied cooperatively, "Putting friends before lovers. Does that count?"
Huang Sheng was surprised. "Really?!" She looked at Ling Nuan, her face full of questions.
Ling Nuan was helpless and explained, "On your birthday, he happened to be about to go on a business trip. He asked me if I would go on the business trip with him or celebrate your birthday with you."
Hearing this, Huang Sheng laughed and hugged Ling Nuan. "I'm sorry, Mr. Huo. I stole Nuan Nuan from you once."
"By the way, did you go on the business trip that day?" Huang Sheng recalled the situation on her birthday.
On her birthday, she had invited a few good friends. They had dinner together and then went to a bar for a while. Ling Nuan hadn't mentioned anything about Huo Linsheng's business trip at that time.
Ling Nuan pulled Huang Sheng to sit down and explained, "He was originally going to go on the business trip at that time, but there were some changes in his work, so the business trip was postponed. He'll have to go later."
Since it involved the work of the Huo Group, Ling Nuan didn't say any more, and Huang Sheng didn't ask any more either.
After the four of them were seated, the waiter began to serve the dishes.
Out of love for Ling Nuan, Huo Linsheng was nice to Huang Sheng and Xun Cong. He put away his domineering aura at work and even prepared gifts for them.
Huang Sheng received a set of cosmetics. It wasn't cheap, but not so expensive that Huang Sheng would feel uncomfortable.
Xun Cong got the latest model of the PS game console.
"Brother-in-law! How did you know I wanted this?!" Xun Cong was extremely happy.
Huang Sheng gave Xun Cong a disgusted look and tried to signal him to be more restrained with her eyes, but Xun Cong was so happy that he didn't notice Huang Sheng's look at all.
Ling Nuan was also a bit helpless. "He's still a student. Why did you buy this for him?"
Huo Linsheng smiled. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Moderate gaming won't have any negative effects."
"Right, right, right." Xun Cong immediately became enthusiastic towards Huo Linsheng. "Brother-in-law, you're my real brother-in-law."
"Am I your step-sister then?" Ling Nuan pretended to be angry.
Xun Cong smiled sheepishly and then moved his chair closer to Huo Linsheng. "Brother-in-law, when are you and sister going to have the wedding?"
Huang Sheng also became interested. "Nuan Nuan, what kind of wedding do you want? You have to tell me in advance once the wedding date is set so that I can ask for leave in advance. I absolutely can't miss your wedding. I'm going to be your bridesmaid."
Hearing this, Ling Nuan smiled at Huang Sheng. "We haven't talked about these things yet."
They had gotten the marriage certificate so suddenly that they hadn't had the time to talk about these things.
But when it came to the wedding, Ling Nuan was equally looking forward to it.
"Mr. Huo, I'm sorry to ask, but what are your plans for the wedding?" As soon as Huang Sheng heard Ling Nuan's words, she immediately looked at Huo Linsheng and took the initiative.
Ling Nuan also looked over, clearly looking forward to Huo Linsheng's answer.
The smile in Huo Linsheng's eyes faded a bit.
After a moment, he replied, "It's still hard to say about the wedding for now."