He continued, "However, there are also so problems; the fire departnt requires us to pay a deposit in cash. Calculated by area, it’s about 93,000."
"Don’t skimp on any of the necessary paynts," Chen Cheng continued, "We must pay this. Handle it as soon as possible, don’t dawdle, pay the deposit promptly to get the compliance certificate, that way we’ll have peace of mind."
"Okay, I’ll arrange it right now."
Xia Gaoqiang nodded, "There’s another thing. With the increase in students now, I’m sowhat overstrained teaching alone. Can we hire a few more coaches?"
"Do as you see fit," said Chen Cheng calmly, "You choose the people, I trust your judgnt. You handle the salary negotiations."
"Got it."
Only then did Chen Cheng light up a cigarette and deeply inhaled, "Anything else?"
Xia Gaoqiang and Feng Biao both spread their hands, "That’s all."
"Why have you started smoking again?" Xiao ier approached with a tray, which Feng Biao stood up to receive, "Sister-in-law."
Xiao ier nodded with a smile, stood behind Chen Cheng, and placed her hands on his shoulders, "It’s been a long ti since I’ve seen you smoke."
"Just bored," Chen Cheng patted her hand.
Indeed, whether it was Wanbao Hall, the training camp, or Callia, these three small businesses could no longer catch Chen Cheng’s attention.
What he was really contemplating was the building in Green City.
Only on the day of the unveiling of Dili Building would he truly complete his magnificent transformation.
In Xiao ier’s eyes, Chen Cheng’s "boredom" was the fatigue from recent convalescence.
He had been out of sight earlier, but now he appeared every day, always seemingly lost in thought; Xiao ier was puzzled but did not feel it appropriate to press him with questions.
"Boredom isn’t a reason to smoke more."
Xiao ier said, and took the cigarette from Chen Cheng’s lips, "Drink so tea, have a chat with your buddies, isn’t that good too?"
Chen Cheng chuckled, "Alright, alright. I’ll listen to you."
"Mr. Chen?"
Just as the four gathered under the Big Willow Tree, a female voice ca from behind.
Chen Cheng turned around and saw Wen Shulin’s secretary approaching gracefully.
She stopped in front of Chen Cheng with a smile, "Mr. Chen, Chairman Wen has sent to deliver an invitation to you."
As she spoke, she took out a black embossed invitation from her bag and respectfully handed it to Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng’s eyes lit up as he accepted it. The front read "A Night of Surprises". When he opened it, even Xiao ier beside him was stunned.
The interior page was pale yellow with elegant typography:
Sailing through challenges, building dreams for the future.
Dear Mr. Chen Cheng and Mrs. Xiao ier:
We cordially invite you at 7:00 PM on December 31, 2024 (Tuesday), to the banquet hall at the top of Beijing CGG Building, to celebrate "A Night of Surprises".
As we bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, we sincerely invite you and your wife to join us and witness this brilliant mont.
We look forward to your presence to celebrate this splendid occasion!
Yours sincerely,
Salute!
Invited by Wen Shulin of Beijing CGG Investnts
Beneath the text was a note: Formal attire required.
Xiao ier, seeing the "and wife" on the invitation, was incredibly excited.
This was not only her first ti attending such a formal event, but it was also her first public appearance as Mrs. Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng closed the invitation, "Good, I’ll be there."
"Very good, Mr. Chen."
The secretary smiled, "There will also be a prize draw that evening, with the grand prize being ten rcedes-Benz S500Ls. I wish Mr. Chen great luck and the top prize."
Chen Cheng was of course aware of such arrangents.
However, both Feng Biao and Xia Gaoqiang were amazed to hear from Wen Shulin about drawing for ten rcedes-Benz cars.
"Good, please pass my ssage to Chairman Wen, I will definitely be on ti."
"Alright, then I won’t disturb Mr. Chen any longer. Goodbye."
After the secretary left, car-dealer Feng Biao was the first to bound forward, "Wow, that’s lavish! Directly drawing for rcedes?"
Xia Gaoqiang was also surprised, "Yes, the scale is really huge."
Xiao ier wasn’t concerned about the car draw, instead she started to get nervous, "Xiao Cheng, what should I wear?"
Feng Biao ca back to his senses, "Right, Dacheng. Chairman Wen specifically invited your sister-in-law, so the standard... You have to make sure she’s well-prepared, choosing what to wear carefully, we can’t let her lose face."
"Indeed," agreed Xia Gaoqiang.
Chen Cheng turned to Xiao ier, "No rush, let’s go shopping now."
"Okay!" Xiao ier readily agreed, but then hesitated, "Where shall we shop?"
Chen Cheng furrowed his brows; he was naturally no expert in shopping and dressing.
But he always had a solution, "Don’t worry, I’ll make a call."
"To whom?" Xiao ier thought, besides Wen Shulin, the only woman Chen Cheng knew who frequented such events was Hoshino Mika.
So she asked, "Sister Lin or i Xiang?"
Chen Cheng shook his head with a smile, "Soone even more knowledgeable."
...
...
Courtyard, front hall.
"Mr. Chen, the clothes will be here shortly." Yu Xinwei sat in an armchair, speaking naturally, "Miss Xiao is in such good shape, whatever she wears, she’ll be the center of attention."
Xiao ier couldn’t believe it, Chen Cheng had managed to summon a popular actress to help her choose clothes, and right at their ho.
"Miss Yu, thank you for your help," she said.
Yu Xinwei smiled composedly, "You’re welco. Mr. Chen has helped before, and he also let endorse Callia, I ought to reciprocate."
As they were speaking, Chen Donghai appeared at the door, glanced at the door fra, "Mr. Chen, she’s arrived."
"Good, co in." Chen Cheng rose from his armchair.
In a short while, rows of clothes protected in dust covers were slowly wheeled into the room.
Following them, two won in suits and white gloves entered.
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