Soon the representative from Zhou Group arrived, and Shen Zhaozhao was surprised to find that it was actually Zhou Huaiyu.
Shen Zhaozhao knew his family was wealthy, but she didn’t realize they were THAT wealthy.
She hadn’t expected that Zhou Group was actually owned by Zhou Huaiyu’s family.
Indeed, at the end of business, it all comes down to connections.
After graduating from college, Zhou Huaiyu officially joined the family company.
And the collaboration with Zhao Yi was the first project he was personally in charge of; it would be hard to say there wasn’t an element of mixing business with personal interest.
Just as Li Shanshan had used her status to meddle with the DT and Zhao Yi collaboration, Zhou Huaiyu used his status to facilitate the cooperation between Zhou Group and Zhao Yi.
One’s own brother should be cherished by oneself, no problem there!
"Why are you here?" The moment Shen Zhaozhao saw Zhou Huaiyu at the company, she initially thought he had come to hang out with Sheng Chuyi. It was only when she noticed a group of people in suits, carrying briefcases and looking very professional behind him that she realized something was amiss.
Zhou Huaiyu still had the same demeanor from high school, and he raised an eyebrow at Shen Zhaozhao, saying, "I’m here to review the proposal with Old Sheng! Didn’t he tell you that he’s collaborating with our company? I’ve come today to see your initial proposal."
"Review the proposal?"
Shen Zhaozhao belatedly realized, "So you mean, you’re the representative from Zhou Group?"
"That’s right!" Zhou Huaiyu nodded with a smile, "What, do I not look the part?"
"No, it’s just really unexpected," Shen Zhaozhao shook her head, then after a pause, she asked, "So, Zhou Group is your family’s company?"
Only then did Shen Zhaozhao fully understand; no wonder Sheng Chuyi had so easily signed a collaboration agreement with Zhou Group—it was because of Zhou Huaiyu’s connection.
"When a brother faces troubles, don’t I have to lend a hand?" Zhou Huaiyu said with a smile, confirming her guess.
"That’s really nice of you!" Shen Zhaozhao gave him a thumbs-up, suddenly envious that Sheng Chuyi had such a brother.
Zhou Huaiyu laughed, "Of course. Our relationship goes way back. When you two get married, I’ll have to be his best man. Consider this collaborative project a wedding gift I’m giving you both in advance."
When marriage was mentioned, Shen Zhaozhao couldn’t help but remember that after this year’s birthday, she and Sheng Chuyi would meet the requirements for a marriage certificate.
She wondered when he planned to marry her?
In the blink of an eye, her birthday came around.
After work, the two left the company, and Sheng Chuyi drove Shen Zhaozhao directly to a nearby restaurant.
Shen Zhaozhao originally thought he planned to spend a romantic evening with her.
But to her surprise, as soon as she pushed the door open, she saw a group of unexpected people.
"Happy Birthday!" Inside the private room sat Daddy Zhaozhao, Zhaozhao’s mother, as well as the Qin Suxin couple and Little Ali.
"Dad, Mom, how did you get here?" Shen Zhaozhao asked in surprise, seeing her parents who were supposed to be at home.
Early in the morning, they had sent her a birthday red envelope, but hadn’t mentioned at all that they’d be coming to Jing City.
Daddy Zhaozhao said with a smile, "Of course, we’re here to celebrate our precious daughter’s birthday."
Shen Zhaozhao felt touched and happy, but she couldn’t help saying, "It’s just a little birthday, I’m not a child anymore, you didn’t have to make a special trip for me, did you?"
"It wasn’t just our own idea to come." Daddy Zhaozhao blurted out without thinking.
"Hm?" Shen Zhaozhao looked over in astonishment upon hearing this.
"It’s nothing." Realizing his slip of the tongue, Daddy Zhaozhao hurriedly produced a box, saying, "Here is the birthday gift from your dad and mom for you and Yiyi. Open it and see if you like it?"