Chu Qingxue’s expression grew serious, "He’s been fine for a while now, having returned a week ago. What’s up?"
"Just asking casually, how could that jerk come back? Isn’t... I mean... Qingxue, what I mean is..." Lu Wanqing found herself unable to explain clearly.
Chu Qingxue broke into a smile, "It’s okay, Wanqing, I get what you mean, he really is a jerk."
"Right? I told you so, he’s a complete and utter jerk!" Lu Wanqing said angrily, strongly agreeing with Chu Qingxue’s view.
"You two are really like arch-enemies, neither willing to concede to the other, always fighting upon meeting. By the way, if you want to mock him, why don’t you just call him directly?" Chu Qingxue asked.
Lu Wanqing replied annoyed, "I would never call that jerk!"
"Alright, let’s not talk about him. How come every time we chat we end up talking about him?" Chu Qingxue laughed.
Lu Wanqing laughed as well, "I don’t know, but seeing you always reminds me of him, then I just have the urge to curse that jerk. I just can’t control it!"
"The data has been confirmed to have no issues now, right?" Chu Qingxue asked.
Lu Wanqing nodded, "After the final comprehensive experiment, we can consider this set of data successfully completed."
"Hmm, I trust the capabilities of Jiangnan University, and now that it’s confirmed to be correct, I’m prepared to hand over the material. That way, I can breathe a sigh of relief," Chu Qingxue said.
"When are you planning to go?" Lu Wanqing asked.
"In ten days, the Milan Fashion Week in Italy will start, and I’ll take that opportunity to deliver the items into their hands," Chu Qingxue said.
Lu Wanqing immediately felt relieved, "Good, if you personally deliver it, I’ll rest easy."
"By the way, do you want to come along?" Chu Qingxue asked.
"If I’m free, I might as well go. Let me check my schedule for the upcoming days first. If I manage to complete all my tasks, I’ll be able to make it. It’ll be a good opportunity to travel and relax," Lu Wanqing said.
"Haha, just between you and me, Ye Chenfeng will also be going," Chu Qingxue said with a laugh.
"What?" Suddenly, Lu Wanqing’s complexion changed, "Ye Chenfeng is going too?"
"Yes, he’s responsible for protecting me. What, if Ye Chenfeng goes, do you dare not to?" Chu Qingxue provocatively said.
Lu Wanqing showed a defiant look, "Hmph, why wouldn’t I dare? It’s just Ye Chenfeng we’re talking about. Now, Qingxue, I’m telling you, I’m going too! Definitely going!"
"Haha, I just love seeing the two of you bicker," Chu Qingxue said with a smile.
"The two of us bickering? You like to watch?" Lu Wanqing said, her expression strange.
"Yeah, it’s so interesting watching you two argue! I think the scene is very harmonious and lively," Chu Qingxue nodded and said with a smile.
Lu Wanqing’s expression shifted, "Qingxue, you’re not trying to pair me up with that jerk Ye Chenfeng, are you?"
"What? Why would I match you two up?" Chu Qingxue was stunned.
Lu Wanqing eyed Chu Qingxue warily, "Aren’t you trying to match us up, Qingxue? Saying how harmonious we look together, and that we’re natural enemies."
Chu Qingxue grinned, "Wanqing, I’ve had no such thoughts. Is it you who’s thinking in that direction? Could it be you want to be with Ye Chenfeng..."
"Stop joking, Qingxue. Me and Ye Chenfeng? How could that be possible! Whenever we meet we can’t wait to annoy each other to death, how could we possibly be together?" Lu Wanqing said.
"That’s true! The two of you together would be like Mars crashing into Earth," Chu Qingxue agreed, nodding her head.
"Yes, that’s exactly right!" Lu Wanqing concurred.
But then Chu Qingxue added, "But I just want to see what it looks like when Mars crashes into Earth!"
"You say these guys are obviously doing sneaky business, so why do they even bother recording it? Isn’t that like asking for trouble?" Shi Buddha said, puzzled.
"It was recorded by a literary madman, and now it’s become something that the major powers are using to check and balance each other with. Who knows how many people want to get their hands on these files," Ye Chenfeng said indifferently, his hands behind his back.
Shi Buddha nodded, "So, this tycoon doesn’t have the capability to protect it anymore and is looking for a bigger backer now?"
"Exactly," Ye Chenfeng affirmed.
"And there’s still no sign of that ungrateful Emperor of Night?" Shi Buddha couldn’t help but ask.
Ye Chenfeng shook his head, "No sign of him at all, not even when the Second God destroyed it. He didn’t show up."
"So, where could this guy have gone? To disappear so completely!"
"I believe that one day he will return with war to find me!" Ye Chenfeng declared confidently.
"I’m looking forward to it!"
That evening, when Ye Chenfeng learned that Chu Qingxue would be delivering the Nano Warhead data during the Milan Fashion Week, he couldn’t help but get excited.
Their plans surprisingly coincided.
"What, are you excited?" Chu Qingxue noticed Ye Chenfeng’s unusual mood.
"Yeah, I originally thought you were just going to deliver some data. I didn’t expect you to attend the Milan Fashion Week. I’ve heard there will be a lot of models and stuff," Ye Chenfeng said excitedly, rubbing his hands.
Chu Qingxue gave him a look, "That’s all you think about."
The next day, Ye Chenfeng didn’t go to the company but instead spent the day hanging out with Shi Buddha and the others.
In the office, Chu Qingxue was immersed in working on the documents when Gu Jundie’s call came through.
"Speak!" Chu Qingxue answered the phone.
"President Chu, there’s someone claiming to be from the Northern European Dan World International Group wishing to see you, apparently looking for a collaborative project," Gu Jundie said.
"From the Dan World Group?" Chu Qingxue was taken aback for a moment, knowing it was a renowned company from Northern Europe that far outstripped Huating International in various aspects.
Yet such a major international corporation had come all the way from Northern Europe to Divine Land to seek her out specifically?
"Let them in!" Chu Qingxue didn’t hesitate and requested Gu Jundie to invite them in.
Soon after, Gu Jundie brought in a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, who appeared to be from the Danish region of Northern Europe.
"Miss Chu, a pleasure to meet you. Allow me to introduce myself; I am Kelunde from Dan World Group! Here’s my business card," Kedelong said, speaking fluent English.
Chu Qingxue accepted the exquisite card and glanced at it, believing it to be mostly genuine. The logo on the card and the characters confirmed its authenticity.
Gu Jundie then whispered something in Chu Qingxue’s ear—it was to verify whether Dan World Group had recently sent anyone to Divine Land, and the answer was affirmative.
"So, my mistress, Brittany Katherine, would like to invite Miss Chu to discuss a business opportunity. Would Miss Chu be available?" Kelunde inquired.