Manager Cao smiled awkwardly and said, "How could that be possible? Our collaboration will definitely create a miracle in the gaming industry."
This matter was thus glossed over, and no one brought up the topic again; they began to discuss the action plans for both parties.
An Zihao squinted, looking thoughtful, but his gaze wandered over several people in the meeting.
He had figured it out; this Bai Qiyan was exceedingly protective of Wan Chu’er, not allowing her to suffer even the slightest grievance.
It was a mystery where this person came from all of a sudden. If it had been An Gang, they could’ve easily led him by the nose within minutes.
Wan Chu’er remained calm, her expression revealing nothing, looking as if she completely trusted Bai Qiyan.
Although Manager Cao had compromised just now, An Zihao was willing to bet that the man named Cao wouldn’t give up and would certainly try to go around Xiao Bai to approach Wan Chu’er directly in the future.
But at least for the coming month, there would be no chance of that, as Wan Chu’er and Mai Qiqi were about to set off on a remote rural teaching mission.
Apart from that one unpleasant episode, the entire cooperation meeting was harmonious, and Manager Cao immediately instructed the technical director to arrange for Wan Chu’er to demonstrate the game.
Wan Chu’er spent two days with the tech staff of Dingsheng, sharing all her knowledge generously.
On the one hand, Wan Chu’er was busy with the game collaboration in the limited time before departure, while on the other, Mai Qiqi was also preparing the things she needed to take.
Mother Mai was extremely worried about her daughter going to such a distant place, and although there were six others accompanying her, she was still reluctant to let go.
"You know, others would avoid it at all costs, but you, you’re eagerly jumping in. Are you being silly?" Mother Mai griped at Mai Qiqi while helping her pack her bags.
Mai Qiqi had never experienced any hardship from childhood to adulthood; she was purely going with an adventurous spirit, looking forward to traveling afar with Wan Chu’er for some fun and to add a gleam to her credentials.
So whatever her mother said, she just chuckled and didn’t take it to heart.
While mother and daughter were talking, Grandpa Mai arrived, and Mai Qiqi hurried over to support her grandfather’s arm.
Grandpa Mai looked at his lively granddaughter and nodded his head, "Going out to toughen up is good, but they say poor mountains and rivers breed crafty folks; have your mother prepare some self-defense items for you."
Upon hearing this, Mother Mai was stunned. She had only been thinking about the hardships of the environment, but had not considered safety issues, and now she was even more worried. She was inclined to persuade her daughter further, but the recent words of Old Sir Zhong made her hesitant to act hastily.
Old Sir Zhong had said that going out to toughen up was good, and if she said anything more, she would be going against his wishes, something she had never dared to do before.
Mother Mai rushed out of the living room hurriedly; she needed to find out what self-defense items she could prepare for her daughter. After Grandpa Mai sat down, he asked, "Haven’t seen that Old Man Zhong around recently?"
Mai Qiqi nodded, "No, haven’t seen him since."
Since the two encounters with Old Sir Zhong last year, her grandfather had instructed her to inform him immediately if she saw Grandpa Zhong again. Unfortunately, she hadn’t seen him since then.
Grandpa Mai "hmm’ed" and contemplated, "The two times my granddaughter met Old Man Zhong, one of her classmates was always with her. Could it be on account of that classmate?"
"What’s the name of that university classmate of yours? Wan..."
"Oh, Wan Chu’er. She is a very nice girl."
Grandpa Mai nodded, "She’s a good person; try to bring her home often. Being acquainted with more people in the compound would be good for her future."
Mai Qiqi thought her grandfather was looking out for Wan Chu’er’s best interests, so she agreed with a smile.