Xiao ier leaned forward slightly and asked, "Sister Lin, what connection can there be? I only know that starting a company requires paying taxes and handling paperwork."
Wen Shulin chuckled softly, "That’s just the basics. In the financial field, the direction of policy can directly determine the rise and fall of a company.
For example, if the governnt issues new financial regulatory policies, making restrictions on loan interest rates, fund flows, etc., a private equity company like Dili has to adjust its business strategy imdiately.
Otherwise, with the slightest negligence, you could touch the policy’s red line and face hefty fines or even a shutdown for rectification."
"The two are like symbiotic entities, one cannot do without the other. The local economy needs the financial market to support its developnt, while the financial market also needs the guidance and regulation of the local governnt. This relationship is quite subtle."
She tapped the table, "Think about it, Mr. Chen’s private equity, the funds he raises ultimately need to be invested in the real economy. What projects to invest in and how to invest, all require careful consideration. It needs to comply with market rules as well as policy directions."
"Is it...that complicated?" Xiao ier listened, a bit confused.
Wen Shulin smiled, "Of course it’s complicated. Sotis, a change in policy can turn a project from profit to loss. So Mr. Chen needs to keep an eye on policy trends and maintain good communication with relevant departnts to avoid risks and seize opportunities."
She continued, "Moreover, the financial industry is fiercely competitive, with various forces intricately interwoven. For Mr. Chen to establish himself in this circle, in addition to strong professional skills, he also needs enough contacts and resources."
"He’s busy socializing every day, attending various etings, actually to expand his network and maintain relationships. These things, although they don’t seem directly related to making money, are actually crucial."
"Sister Lin, hearing you say this, I realize Xiao Cheng has a lot to worry about behind the scenes."
Xiao ier’s eyes showed more understanding and heartache, "I used to complain that he didn’t have ti to accompany , but now thinking about it, he’s really in a tough spot."
Wen Shulin patted Xiao ier’s hand, "So, you need to give him more support and understanding. When he’s finished with this busy period, arrange a vacation as we discussed, have a good talk with him, and he’ll understand your feelings."
Xiao ier nodded firmly, "Yes, Sister Lin, I know what to do."
Wen Shulin swept her hair back, and Xiao ier noticed the large diamond ring on her hand again, unable to resist asking, "Sister Lin, aren’t you going to tell about that ring? I see you wear it on your hand, your eyes are so gentle, there must be a story."
Wen Shulin’s eyes fell on the ring, and having had so wine, she instinctively reached out to touch it.
Scenes from the chapel with Chen Cheng flashed in her mind, but she still said, "There’s really no story, I just thought it looked nice and bought it for fun myself."
Xiao ier could tell Wen Shulin had soone on her mind and sothing going on, "Sister Lin, if you have soone you like, you must tell first, so I can help you weigh in."
Wen Shulin’s eyes curved into a smile, "Okay, I’ll tell you first when I do."
Suddenly, there was a commotion in the courtyard, and Chen Donghai laboriously supported Chen Cheng, walking in unsteadily.
Chen Cheng, who had faked drunkenness several tis, was truly drunk this ti.
Wen Shulin and Xiao ier heard the commotion and hurriedly ca out from inside the house.
In the moonlight, seeing Chen Cheng like this, they were both taken aback.
Xiao ier quickly stepped forward, her brows furrowed, eyes full of concern, "Xiao Hai, what happened? How did Xiao Cheng end up drinking like this?"
Chen Donghai was slightly out of breath, "Sister Er, everything went smoothly at the joint innovation today, and the leaders were in high spirits..."
With the explanation of the stakes from Wen Shulin earlier, Xiao ier imdiately understood as well.
She extended her hand, placing Chen Cheng’s arm over her shoulder, then told Chen Donghai, "You go ahead and get so rest."
"Sister Er, why don’t I help you get him inside?" Chen Donghai could see that both Wen Shulin and Xiao ier had been drinking quite a bit too.
"No, no, I can manage on my own." Xiao ier said, "You’ve had a busy day yourself, quickly go rest."
Chen Donghai released Chen Cheng, "Alright, Sister Er, then I’ll head off now."
He nodded to Wen Shulin, and then left the courtyard.
But when Xiao ier tried to single-handedly get Chen Cheng into the house like she had done before, she found that this ti Chen Cheng was much heavier than before.
Previously, Chen Cheng pretended to be drunk; this ti he was genuinely drunk.
"Did he gain weight after the New Year?" She had drunk quite a bit too and was finding it hard to muster strength.
As soon as she took one step, Chen Cheng’s body tilted, almost causing him to fall.
Wen Shulin acted quickly and supported Chen Cheng’s other arm, "Let help you. Mr. Chen is very drunk; you probably can’t manage alone."
Xiao ier put more effort into it, "Sister Lin, you’re such a help."
"Not at all, let’s go."
Wen Shulin and Xiao ier, one on each side, supported Chen Cheng and slowly walked toward the bedroom.
Chen Cheng was very tall, and both of them were shorter, making it a bit difficult to support him.
After much effort, they finally got Chen Cheng into the room, reached the bedside, and were about to gently place him on the bed, but with the montum of the alcohol, he just collapsed onto it.
Due to inertia, Wen Shulin and Xiao ier were also pulled down, landing on either side of Chen Cheng.
Ti seed to freeze at this mont.
Wen Shulin’s mind went blank, her nose filled with the faint scent of alcohol mixed with a familiar tobacco sll from Chen Cheng, making her heart race suddenly.
The scene of the two of them being intimately close in the chapel involuntarily flashed in her mind, and the tingling sensation and shyness surged again in her heart.
"Sister Lin, are you alright?" Xiao ier’s concerned voice pulled Wen Shulin back to reality.
Wen Shulin wanted to get up, but in her fluster, she found her hand was placed on Chen Cheng’s broad chest, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes blinking uneasily.
"N-no, I’m okay."
Xiao ier also tried to get up, but out of habit, Chen Cheng pulled her over and nuzzled against her neck.
Xiao ier felt anger, annoyance, and an urge to laugh all at once, nudging Chen Cheng, "Xiao Cheng, wake up, you’re crushing ."
Chen Cheng, being heavily drunk, slept deeply, only mumbling sothing indistinctly and holding Xiao ier even tighter.
Not daring to stay any longer, Wen Shulin quickly said, "Xiao Er, it’s nothing, I’ll head off now."
"Alright, alright, I’ll see you off."
"No need, you..."
Wen Shulin was about to get up when she was suddenly pulled into Chen Cheng’s embrace by his outstretched arm, unable to break free.
She could even feel Chen Cheng’s warm breath spraying on her neck, a familiar sensation to Wen Shulin.
Xiao ier was also startled by this sudden turn of events, "Xiao Cheng, wake up! You’re crushing Sister Lin!"
However, Chen Cheng showed no reaction but instead held even tighter with both arms.
Wen Shulin’s heart was racing even more, she wanted to break free from Chen Cheng’s embrace, but his grip was strong, even in his drunken state, holding her firmly so she couldn’t move.
"Mr. Chen, wake up." Wen Shulin didn’t dare to use too much force, afraid of hurting him.
The three of them lay there, Chen Cheng in the middle, really becoming the left Xiao ier and the right Lin.
Xiao ier, having no other choice, kept apologizing, "Sister Lin, I’m really sorry! Xiao Cheng had too much to drink; he definitely didn’t an it!"
At this mont, Wen Shulin’s heart was pounding, her cheeks burning, and Chen Cheng’s familiar male scent enveloped her, making her almost breathless.
She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure, "I’m fine, Xiao Er, don’t worry."
"But..." Xiao ier still felt a bit guilty.
In her view, Wen Shulin had helped out a lot, providing guidance for so long. Now being held by Chen Cheng like this, how would she explain it to a sober Chen Cheng?
"Let’s think of a solution." Wen Shulin softly suggested, "We can’t just..."
Xiao ier nodded repeatedly, moving Chen Cheng’s arm, "Yes, yes, I’ll co out first."
But under the influence of alcohol, she was already having difficulty maintaining her strength after all that effort.
"Sister Lin, just wait a mont... I’m a bit dizzy..." she struggled to keep her eyes open, "Can fruit wine really be this strong..."
Looking at that hand with the diamond ring, resting so close to Chen Cheng’s heart,
She snuck a glance at the tipsy Xiao ier before settling in Chen Cheng’s embrace, tenderly saying, "It’s alright... no rush, no rush."
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