"Hmm, Zhu Fei, that Xie Jun we just met seems to be a guy from the Bright Moon Club in the capital."
After getting off the plane, Shen Yuyan’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, eyeing the business card in her hands with suspicion.
Zhu Fei’s eyes flickered, and he frowned as he looked towards Shen Yuyan. "Sister Shen, are you sure?"
Shen Yuyan shook her head and placed the business card back into her beige purse. "I’m not entirely sure. His business card doesn’t specify. I’m just guessing. Let’s not overthink it for now."
As she spoke, Shen Yuyan took out her phone from the beige purse and switched it on.
Unexpectedly, just as Shen Yuyan turned her phone on, a call came through.
Shen Yuyan gave Zhu Fei an apologetic smile before answering the phone.
"Sister Shen, I heard your flight had some issues, are you all right?"
The voice of Zhao Jing, Shen Yuyan’s bodyguard and assistant, came through the phone.
Her words were filled with care and deep concern.
Shen Yuyan smiled slightly and responded, "Don’t worry, Little Jing, I’m fine. So, why are you calling me now...?"
"Oh, Sister Shen, here’s the thing—Shui Xiong, the manager of Royal Jewelry here in Donglin City, called me. He wanted to ask you about the proposal he mentioned to you before and how you are considering it."
"Also, he just told me he has already reserved a private room at Bright Moon Club and hopes you could attend his dinner tonight."
Zhao Jing’s tone clearly carried a hint of annoyance as she continued,
"Sister Shen, although I’m not sure what he proposed to you initially, I don’t think he is a good person. He might harbor ill intentions towards you. I think it’s better if you pass on his invitation tonight—"
"Mm, Little Jing, I understand. Tell him I’ll be there on time tonight."
There was a pause, and Shen Yuyan added, "Little Jing, I know you’re worried about me, but our company’s collaboration with Royal Jewelry is too important. Some things, if we can endure, we should."
Speaking, Shen Yuyan glanced at Zhu Fei beside her, then again addressed the person on the phone,
"By the way, Little Jing, could you also inform Shui Xiong that I might bring a friend along tonight?"
"Uh, Sister Shen, you’re bringing a friend? Who might that be...?"
"Hehe, you know him. You’ll find out when you get there."
Shen Yuyan didn’t immediately tell Zhao Jing but chatted some more before hanging up.
After ending the call, Shen Yuyan’s eyes gleamed with mirth as she looked toward Zhu Fei. "Zhu Fei, how about it? Are you free tonight? If you are, why not join me at a dinner?"
Zhu Fei touched his nose and gave a wry smile, "You’ve already told your bodyguard, do I have any choice?"
"Giggle... Well, how about I officially invite you? Consider it helping a friend out, okay?"
Shen Yuyan laughed, filled with joy.
At that moment, Shen Yuyan was not stern, not efficient, nor did she carry the demeanor of a female CEO.
What she had was simply the purest form of playful banter among friends.
In that moment, the charm she exuded was so mesmerizing that even Zhu Fei, who had seen countless beauties, was slightly startled by her appearance.
Zhu Fei also smiled, but after his smile, he slightly narrowed his eyes and suddenly asked,
"By the way, Sister Shen, about that Shui Xiong you mentioned on the phone just now, what exactly is his situation?"
Caught off guard by Zhu Fei’s question, Shen Yuyan also startled, and then somewhat irritably glanced at Zhu Fei,
"Zhu Fei, talking about this now, isn’t it a bit... inappropriate? Never mind, you don’t need to worry about this matter; I know how to handle it."
Clearly, whether before or now, Shen Yuyan had never taken Zhu Fei’s words to heart.
She didn’t believe that Zhu Fei truly had enough influence to speak with one of the ’Macau’ tycoons, Guo Qian.
Seeing Shen Yuyan’s reaction, Zhu Fei knew she didn’t really believe what he said, and at that moment, he could only inwardly force a bitter smile.
However, he didn’t continue to explain; after all, when the time came, he would simply secretly help her resolve the matter.
As they continued talking and walking, just as Zhu Fei and Shen Yuyan were about to exit the airport, they suddenly noticed.
Ahead of them, there were already dozens of fully armed SWAT officers, all holding guns.
Zhu Fei quickly realized that these SWAT officers were probably here because of the previous hijack incident.
Zhu Fei didn’t hesitate but continued walking with Shen Yuyan until they reached the cordon that these officers had formed. That was when a leading officer stepped forward and stopped them.
"Excuse me, you two must have been passengers on Flight 733, right? I am the team leader in charge of this case, and we would appreciate your cooperation to go with us shortly for an investigation."
Zhu Fei looked at the team leader and, without making it difficult for him, took out a purple booklet from his own pocket and handed it over, saying,
"Hello. I had previously informed your superiors about this matter. After reviewing my credentials, you should understand."
The team leader was taken aback, instinctively took the purple booklet handed over by Zhu Fei, and flipped through it.
Instantly, his face, which was originally businesslike, became stern, and he immediately saluted Zhu Fei, then said,
"So you are Minister Zhu. I apologize for any previous offense, please don’t mind."
He paused, then continued, "I’ve just received a call from Minister Shan, who said I should immediately clear you through once you arrive. Minister Zhu, please go ahead."
Saying this, the team leader gave a signal to the surrounding SWAT officers, and they quickly made way for Zhu Fei and Shen Yuyan.
Zhu Fei looked at the team leader, furrowed his brows and thought for a moment, then asked, "You just mentioned Minister Shan, he is...?"
"Oh, to report to Minister Zhu, Minister Shan is one of the heads at the Donglin City division in Northeast Province, and holds a position similar to yours."
The team leader, seemingly on the principle of confidentiality, whispered this explanation near Zhu Fei’s ear.
After hearing this, Zhu Fei nodded and smiled at the team leader, "Okay, I understand. By the way, please send my thanks to Minister Shan later on. If there’s nothing else, my friend and I will go ahead."
"Of course, Minister Zhu. Have a good day."
The team leader nodded, saluted Zhu Fei once more, and then along with the other officers, saw Zhu Fei and Shen Yuyan off.