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"Since there are secrets that cannot be revealed, why choose to make them public?" Zhou Yan asked.
Li Li coldly replied, "If it can ultimately be disclosed and executed, it certainly won't expose the flaws to the public. The main content that cannot be disclosed lies within this current timeframe, which is the opening period. During this time... there are hidden agendas."
After chatting with Chen Rui for a while, Li Li and the others left the Business Club. After all, they would soon meet again, and they needed to prepare for their trip. Although they were no longer in positions of power, they were still the brains behind major corporations, and their sudden disappearance could cause chaos.
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Fifteen minutes earlier:
"Me?"
Chen Rui was momentarily taken aback, unable to grasp Li Li's meaning.
"Yes! As long as it's within the allowed scope, I don't think your superiors would mind if you accompany these important clients for a bit of sightseeing, right?"
Li Li smiled and winked at Li Xue, who was beaming with joy and discreetly gave a thumbs-up with her right hand.
"Well, this really needs approval from our leadership first," Chen Rui began to look for excuses to decline the generous invitation. It wasn't that he wanted to refuse, but losing half a month of vacation was truly uncomfortable.
"Hey? Zhang? Long time no see! Oh my! I've missed you so much! Alright, alright, actually, don't you have some kind of regulation that allows us to make a request? Yes, that's it... we actually want Chen Rui to join us for a little outing. Oh! Great! Thank you, Zhang! See you later, bye!"
Qin Xin quickly hung up the phone with a cheeky tone, and Chen Rui could almost hear Zhang Jun's laughter and scolding from the top floor of the company.
Without needing to think too much, it was clear that he was definitely going to 'casually wander around' with this group.
Chen Rui couldn't help but smile wryly: My vacation...
"Then let's meet tomorrow morning at the top floor of Dawn Heavy Industries. Don't let anyone come to invite you," a group of people laughed as they left the meeting room, leaving Chen Rui nearly in despair.
Chen Rui leaned helplessly against the sofa, forcing a smile.
"Don't want to go? Just say it directly. I believe they won't force you," Liang Yu said with a smile as he walked in from the doorway and sat down on the sofa opposite Chen Rui.
"I know, but they are clients, and such high-level businessmen at that. From any perspective, I can't refuse them. I have to serve these people well!" Chen Rui replied with a bitter smile. "And my vacation is being wasted on them; it's really frustrating..."
Liang Yu covered his mouth and grinned mischievously. "Actually, you're just thinking about your vacation, right? What's wrong with going out with them? It's all about eating, drinking, and having fun—top-notch service! What more could you want?"
Chen Rui shook his head helplessly. "I don't know, but my gut tells me that this time is definitely not going to be good!"
Liang Yu chuckled. "As long as it doesn't interfere with my wedding, you're fine! You're my first boss; you can't just ignore me like that! I'll make sure to mention you in front of Zhang..."
"Am I the only one invited?" Chen Rui asked in surprise. Although their relationship was better than with others, it wasn't that close.
"Of course not! The entire A Group will be there. Since both families don't have many relatives, there are plenty of spots for colleagues," Liang Yu laughed. "Oh, there's no way you won't have time; you'll only be able to play for about ten hours anyway."
Chen Rui nodded helplessly.
Liang Yu continued teasing him. "How old was that girl earlier? You can't be illegally enticing minors!"
Liang Yu's words made Chen Rui smile wryly. Minors? Are you kidding me?
"I guess I can't call her a girl anymore, after all, she should be about my age."
"How is that possible? She clearly looks so..." Liang Yu asked in shock.
"She just takes good care of herself. Rich people are like that, especially wealthy women."
"I'm talking about this!" Liang Yu said, placing her hands on her chest and gesturing. "I thought she was still a high school student, but judging by her demeanor, she seems to be at least a college student. However..."
"Poor nutrition..." Chen Rui covered his face, realizing how keen her observational skills were. You could notice such details upon first meeting someone; your insight is impressive.
But why hadn't he noticed this issue before?
Suddenly, Chen Rui recalled something. Among the three women in that client group, they didn't seem to be doing well either. Standing together, it was easy to overlook, but why was that? Poor nutrition? Are you kidding me???
"I know, Chen the Great Hero is someone who walks through a garden of flowers without touching a single petal. Even when gold is placed before him, he wouldn't even glance at it. Alright, I have things to do, so I'm leaving," Liang Yu said with a smile as she walked out of the meeting room. Chen Rui sat alone on the sofa, reflecting on how quickly time passed.
A moment later, Chen Rui also exited the meeting room. Although he was supposed to gather at Dawn Heavy Industries tomorrow morning, he needed to prepare for the trip. Moreover, he had no idea where they were going, how long they would be there, or what they would do.
To avoid any embarrassing situations as much as possible, Chen Rui had to be fully prepared. It was already afternoon, so there wasn't much time left to linger here and complain.
Chen Rui took a taxi home. Since it was a trip, there was no need to dress in formal attire; however, he had plenty of other clothes.
Looking at the Burberry trench coat he had bought earlier, Chen Rui couldn't help but shake his head. How did he end up buying a trench coat in such a muddled way? It had just entered autumn and he couldn't feel any chill yet; this coat would likely have to sit for a while before it could be worn.
Since he didn't know how long the trip would last, Chen Rui prepared three sets of clothes. This way, even if it turned out to be a ten-day trip, he would be ready. Besides, Chen Rui didn't like carrying a bag; too much luggage would only make him feel irritable and unable to enjoy the journey.
Although Chen Rui really didn't want to join them for fun, it didn't mean he disliked playing. On the contrary, Chen Rui was someone who loved to have a good time, but he also found trouble to be quite bothersome.
Chen Rui believed that going out to have fun with this group of people was definitely not an enjoyable experience. After all, they were all big shots from major corporations, prominent figures in their own right. Acting like children would only make him appear naive and complicate any potential collaborations.
To put it simply, Chen Rui thought these people didn't know how to truly "play." Their idea of fun was merely a series of social events among the elite, which held no appeal for someone like him, an ordinary person. This was one of the reasons he didn't want to go.
However, no matter what, once he had agreed, he had to follow through. Moreover, they were clients—after all, the saying "the customer is king" was meant for people like Chen Rui. He truly intended to treat them like gods.
He quickly boiled a bowl of noodles and scarfed it down. The nutrition from the previous day had come solely from nutrient solutions; while his body wasn't lacking in nutrients, his stomach was quite dissatisfied.
After finishing his noodles, Chen Rui took a shower and lay down on his bed early. Since he was there to accompany them in their fun, he needed to bring his A-game. If he couldn't even muster enthusiasm for himself, how could he lift the spirits of others?
Despite his intentions, sleep eluded him. There was nothing he could do; even in dreams, it could barely be considered rest. Dream time felt like five hours while reality barely registered as one hour. He hadn't even reached level fifteen of dream quality yet; if he managed to fall asleep now, it would be a miracle.
He opened his phone and started playing music. Listening to music often helped him fall asleep quickly; although he didn't know why, it certainly seemed effective.
Setting an alarm, Chen Rui lay comfortably on his bed. His eyes were closed, but his mind continued to wander.
Drunkenly lying on the battlefield, listening to the hoarse cries
Laughing at the world, amidst fiery blossoms
Counting the storms and boasting bravely, just scars remain
Winners and losers hinge on a single thought
Life and death in an instant; boldness forever shines bright
The land is vast; where is home?
Passing through countless barriers, watching the fireworks of prosperity
Winning everything but losing her...
“Doo, doo, doo, doo~~~ doo, doo, doo, doo~~~”
The sound of the military horn jolted Chen Rui awake. He had unknowingly fallen asleep; music was indeed his lullaby, any music except for the military horn. The horn served as his alarm clock, and only this sound had a fundamental power to rouse him, thus it had the opposite effect.
Chen Rui rubbed his face, forcing himself to wake up. He stumbled to the bathroom and splashed cold water on his face. The icy water chased away the last remnants of sleep.
After a quick wash-up and checking his luggage, he slung on his only backpack and headed downstairs to catch a taxi to the headquarters of Dawn Heavy Industries.
Dawn Heavy Industries was China's first private enterprise involved in arms manufacturing. However, what the outside world didn't know was that the company had been secretly taken over by the government. The founder and many decision-makers had been sidelined, and the management was now entirely occupied by government personnel.
Most of those in decision-making positions had fallen into a situation similar to that of the Li siblings—living a life of luxury and indulgence, immersed in pleasure day after day. Meanwhile, those who attempted to regain power had already been forcibly bought out of their shares, leaving no one aware of what happened next.
Of course, Li Li was not among these two types of people; his ambition could never fade. This failure would only make him more reckless next time—a fact that even Chen Rui could confirm. There was a glint of a blade hidden in his gaze. As for where that blade would strike, Chen Rui had no idea.
Li Xue, on the other hand, was much simpler than Li Li. At least her so-called enjoyment was genuine; she truly immersed herself in pleasure and experienced happiness firsthand. The notion of spending money to create joy was just that—after all, she had plenty of money.
After being manipulated by the government, Dawn Heavy Industries gained greater operational space and naturally saw increased profits. As a board member, the dividends they enjoyed were significantly higher.
Chen Rui arrived at the base of Dawn Heavy Industries. It was a towering ninety-story building that appeared only slightly taller than the twin towers of Golden Fortune Tower. This building was constructed with proper meter-high floors and could not be compared to the bizarre structure of Golden Fortune Tower.
Entering the lobby, Chen Rui caught the receptionist's eye as she flashed a professional smile. “May I ask if you are Mr. Chen Rui?”
“Yes,” Chen Rui replied, somewhat surprised that she recognized him. Then he realized it must have been Li Xue who had informed her.
"Mr. Li is already waiting for you in the office. Please follow me," the girl said as she led Chen Rui down a corridor. At the end of the corridor, there were only two elevators with their doors open, ready for guests to enter.
The girl guided Chen Rui into the left elevator, which had only two floor buttons, indicating it was a direct elevator to the top floor.
After swiping her card, the button for the upper floor lit up, and the girl exited the elevator, respectfully bowing to Chen Rui.
The elevator moved quickly, and within a minute, Chen Rui arrived at the top floor.
Directly in front of the elevator doors was a corridor. The walls of the corridor were unpainted and appeared to be made of concrete, giving off a military base vibe.
At the end of the corridor was a glass door, its patterned surface obscuring what lay beyond. To the right of the door was a keypad for entering a code, and beside it was a camera. Chen Rui glanced at it and managed to resist the urge to fidget with his hands.
Just as Chen Rui was about to take out his phone to make a call, the door opened.
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