Guan Su Lin carefully unwrapped the blanket and gently draped it over her. As he withdrew his hand, his fingertips accidentally brushed against her neck.
It was delicate and soft. Her skin was smooth and translucent, as if it would break with the slightest touch, evoking a strong desire to cherish and protect her. She reminded him of the flowers, birds, fish, and insects he kept—noble and elegant, irresistibly charming.
Guan Su Lin retracted his gaze, feeling quite pleased as he settled back into his seat. He couldn't help but think that this would be an interesting journey.
In the building, the young and beautiful receptionist looked up at the masked man in front of her, her tone softer than usual. His eyes were truly bright, with double eyelids that didn’t appear to be surgically altered. His nose seemed natural as well. She thought it was a pity that she couldn’t see what his mouth looked like.
"Excuse me, when will Team Leader Zheng be back? I need her signature on this batch of goods," she asked.
He spoke up, his voice clear and pleasant as it emerged from behind the mask. "She’s on a business trip. I can help you contact another leader for the signature."
"Thank you," Ye Bing replied, feeling a sense of regret. It wasn't easy to secure this opportunity, having traveled across several provinces to get here, only to find no one available.
He felt a bit unsettled inside.
Twenty days ago, Ye Bing had set his sights on the Land of High Value. Before approaching, he reminded himself not to fall back into old habits. After some contemplation, he realized that he needed to make a name for himself; otherwise, given his current situation of having nothing, even meeting Zheng Mengni would be a distant dream.
He tried to keep his mind at ease while maintaining a sense of balance. He needed to stand at the highest and farthest point to have the confidence to care for her.
Ye Bing worked for his boss, Rong Shu. The business had grown significantly, mixing both legitimate and shady dealings. In recent years, profits had poured in like water, filling their coffers to the brim. Now that he was older, Rong Shu had begun to consider stepping back from the business, which meant he had higher expectations for any new recruits.
The most important requirement was to uphold their principles. They couldn't afford to be arrested frequently; they avoided taking unnecessary risks whenever possible. Many came to Rong Shu drawn by his reputation, but after working for a few days, they realized that making money wasn't as easy as they had imagined. Ignoring warnings, they took risks and ended up being expelled by Rong Shu.
After each round of dismissals, new recruits were brought in. However, finding someone suitable was rare due to the strict requirements. In truth, Rong Shu wasn’t just looking for subordinates; he hoped to find a clever young man whom he could take under his wing as an adopted son. Otherwise, after all these years of fighting tooth and nail to build his empire, there would be no one left to carry it on.
Another batch of candidates was sent in. After a selection process, only twenty remained. Before they even arrived in front of him, Rong Shu had already heard about Ye Bing from his subordinates.
Ye Bing was a young man who could adapt and remained humble despite his talents. He stood out among thousands of applicants without seeking the spotlight or trying to steal attention. Unfortunately, his abilities did not allow him to remain low-key for long; he caught the eye of a discerning senior who recommended him to Rong Shu.
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