After Alisha followed Qin Chuan to Hua Xia, she didn't spend much time with him. Her activities were limited to the capital, and she hadn't been anywhere else.
This might be a common trait among researchers; their career aspirations always come first, and they tend to forget other things once they're engrossed in their work.
As for Qin Chuan, he was an even busier man, shuttling between the capital, Longcheng, and Yongnan County. He had businesses and commercial ventures in each place, making him as busy as a spinning top.
This combination of factors meant that Alisha didn't know Qin Chuan very well. Their current relationship was too much to call them casual friends, but definitely not lovers.
Alisha was well aware of this, which was why she was so proactive this time. She wanted to take this opportunity to get to know the young man she had been attracted to from the moment she first saw him.
The reality didn't disappoint her. Qin Chuan's current approach to handling matters made Alisha very happy, her beautiful eyes shining with excitement.
Qin Chuan not only had a fierce, decisive, and domineering side when it came to his work, but he was also adaptable. He lacked the fragility of many young people who would complain at the slightest grievance. He was incredibly rational.
A man like this, given time, would undoubtedly achieve great things in the future.
Alisha found herself increasingly unable to control her feelings. Perhaps after this trip, she couldn't just stay in the lab all the time and needed to change her strategy.
Good men were won through effort, and opportunities were fleeting, weren't they?
What if he had a girlfriend? They were pursuing free love now. As long as he wasn't married, she still had a chance.
After being lectured by Qin Chuan, those who had been restless and felt wronged finally quieted down. No one dared to complain anymore.
Thinking about it, if their boss could endure the strange looks and mockery, what were they, mere employees, in comparison?
In the blink of an eye, a day passed, just like yesterday, with no progress.
In the afternoon, Li Yanxi's Mercedes left the parking lot and never returned.
Around 10:30 PM, Qin Chuan returned to the hotel with Zheng Chengdao. After a shower, he lay on the bed, making phone calls and sending messages to Teacher Yang, Li Ya, and many other friends and relatives back in China.
Meanwhile, Alisha, full of passion, was working overtime, her head bowed.
"Hiss..."
"Xiao Chuan, what's wrong?"
Li Ya, hearing the unusual sound from Qin Chuan, quickly asked.
"It's nothing, I just bumped my hand, hiss!"
Qin Chuan kept gasping, while Alisha, working overtime, cast seductive glances, her charm captivating, a fiery mare adorned with rouge.
"Xiao Chuan, when are you coming back? I miss you!"
Li Ya expressed her longing.
"Where do you miss me?"
Qin Chuan teased.
"Everywhere... I'm in the bathtub right now, and soon I'll be sleeping alone again..."
Li Ya's voice was full of longing, like a woman left behind, confiding her loneliness and hardship to her husband.
Qin Chuan felt heartbroken and wanted to comfort her immediately, but he was truly stretched thin. He could only console her, "Sister, I'll be done here in about a week at most. After a week, I'll definitely come back!"
Li Ya was thrilled, "You promised! I'll be waiting for you!"
After hanging up, Qin Chuan quickly picked up another phone, which he used for messaging Teacher Yang.
He had to treat both sides equally.
During their conversation, Teacher Yang shared some very important intelligence: the Han family was indeed in disarray, facing internal and external troubles.
The three Han brothers had completely fallen out over the inheritance, and the Kong family had almost broken off ties with the Han family.
Han Guangyao, a prominent figure, was even taken away by the police for a day and a night, apparently for an investigation. Although he was released, rumors and gossip were rife.
"Xiao Chuan, a friend of mine told me that the police are taking this matter concerning the Han family very seriously. They have already investigated the organization called the 'Avengers'."
Suddenly, a message from Teacher Yang mentioned.
Qin Chuan was startled, making Alisha curious, wondering what had happened out of the blue?
Qin Chuan was now 100% sure that Teacher Yang already knew his identity and likely had long investigated the grievances between the Avengers and the Han family.
He just didn't know if she had also found out about Li Ya. If she had, the consequences...
Qin Chuan quickly suppressed his inner panic. Based on Teacher Yang's tone in her messages, it seemed she hadn't discovered it yet.
"What does the Han family's situation have to do with the Avengers? Kong Nanchao wasn't killed by the Avengers. At most, they could be accused of unfair competition and fined a bit."
"If someone really tries to make a big deal out of this unfair competition charge, the Avengers aren't pushovers!"
Teacher Yang replied, "Why are you so familiar with the Avengers?"
Qin Chuan replied, "I have a friend who happens to be there, so I know a little bit."
Teacher Yang sent back a simple interjection: "Hmph!"
Qin Chuan responded with a "Hehe!"
They seemed to have seen through each other, but both tacitly agreed not to break the final veil.
After finishing his chat with Teacher Yang, Qin Chuan pounced and pinned Alisha down, and they proceeded to make love...
On the third day, as usual, Qin Chuan led his team to stand below the Samsung Electronics building. During working hours, it attracted a lot of discussion.
Qin Chuan and his group had become celebrities among Samsung Electronics employees and those in nearby businesses. Everyone knew that a group of people from China, known for their resilience, had been standing in front of Samsung Electronics for three consecutive days.
Unfazed by the wind and sun, they remained steadfast.
This persistence had earned them some admiration from those who were initially just watching, but most people were still spectators.
The third day also passed in a flash, with no progress on Qin Chuan's end.
On the fourth day, the sky was overcast early in the morning, with dark clouds pressing down, threatening heavy rain. The weather forecast also predicted a downpour.
"Boss, today is Saturday, and it's about to rain. Maybe we shouldn't go?"
Someone suggested.
Qin Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Then today is a holiday! Everyone can go wherever they want!"
"Yay!"
The crowd cheered and excitedly formed teams to go out and play. Alisha also wanted to go, so Qin Chuan told her to join the group.
"I don't want to! I want you to stay with me..."
Alisha pouted and playfully rubbed her full chest against Qin Chuan's body.
Qin Chuan smiled, gently patted her head, and said, "Be good, listen to me!"
Alisha could only pout and leave with the group. Qin Chuan and Zheng Chengdao were left alone in the room.
After everyone had left, he took Zheng Chengdao and went to the Samsung Electronics building again.
They had only been there for less than two hours when a torrential downpour began. Even though Zheng Chengdao had prepared umbrellas, their clothes were quickly soaked, turning them into drowned rats.
Qin Chuan looked up at the gray sky, then at the Samsung Electronics building. He turned and said, "Since it's raining, let's go back to the hotel first!"
Zheng Chengdao nodded. Just as they were about to turn away, a luxurious Mercedes emerged from the rain and stopped in front of them.
Qin Chuan froze as he recognized the familiar license plate. At that moment, the car window rolled down, revealing a stunning woman exuding an aura of noble elegance.
Qin Chuan's gaze met hers, and after about three seconds, he was the first to regain his composure, realizing that staring was impolite.
"Greetings, Minister Li!"
He said.
"Have him come up to the reception room on the seventh floor!"
Inside the car, Li Yanxi's emotionless voice sounded, and then the luxurious Mercedes drove into the underground parking garage.