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Chapter 1316 Two-person trip, frustrated Miss Wang
Li Li seemed to have been suppressed for a long time. After knowing Zhou Chen for more than half a year, this was the first time that she completely let go of herself in front of Zhou Chen and showed herself in front of Zhou Chen without reservation.

Naturally, Zhou Chen would not let Li Li down. He devoted himself to her and comforted her gently.

After a long time, peace finally returned to the room in the apartment.

Zhou Chen hugged Li Li, gently stroked her smooth and soft back, and whispered in her ear: "Do you regret letting me come up?"

Li Li understood what Zhou Chen meant and rolled her eyes at him coquettishly.

"I didn't expect you to be so bold. You came up and took advantage of me without even saying a word."

Zhou Chen lowered his head, gently touching Li Li's forehead with his forehead, and said, "I can't help it. Who made you so charming? If I could really hold back, I wouldn't be a man."

Li Li narrowed her eyes, enjoying Zhou Chen's intimacy. The madness just now was something she had never seen or experienced before. She didn't expect that Zhou Chen, who was always gentle and polite, would suddenly change his usual behavior and become so wild.

After enjoying the tenderness for a while, she suddenly said, "Actually, my name is not Li Li. My original name is Chen Zhen. I'm sure you already know that."

Zhou Chen said: "Yes, one of Mr. A's 18 Arhats, the fastest salesperson in the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, has suddenly become the proprietress of the largest restaurant on Huanghe Road. I guess few people would believe it."

"But I can't hide it from you, can I?"

“I’m not like other people.”

He is someone who knows the plot of this world and has the ability of foresight. Indeed, no one knows the future development better than him.

"I have a shady past, do you mind?"

Li Li raised his head and looked at Zhou Chen with sharp eyes, trying to see Zhou Chen's true thoughts.

Zhou Chen gently stroked her cheek and said softly: "If I minded, why would I provoke you? Everyone has an unbearable past. Maybe some people care about the past, but for me, I care more about the present and the future, because the past cannot be changed, but the present and the future can be changed."

"To me now, you are Li Li, my Zhou Chen's woman. Once you fall into my hands, you can never escape, now and in the future."

Li Li's fingers slid across Zhou Chen's chest, her cheek pressed against Zhou Chen's hand, and she looked coquettish: "You are so domineering."

Zhou Chen said: "I am so overbearing in this regard. There is no room for negotiation. You are my woman and you can only be my woman in the future. I will not abandon you, and you should never think of leaving me."

"Do you do this to every woman?"

"No, I only do this to women I care about."

Despite being so overbearing, Li Li felt at ease and got closer to Zhou Chen.

“It feels good to have someone to lean on.”

During this period, she was running Zhizhen Garden alone, dealing with businessmen from all over the world and acting as an intermediary. She had to use her brain, hands, drink, and compete with others in wits and courage, which really exhausted her physically and mentally.

But she can't stop yet. Once she stops, she may never have such a good opportunity and platform again.

Until she met Zhou Chen, the most relaxing moment for her in the past year was at Zhou Chen's home, and the most unrestrained time was just now. The same thing was that Zhou Chen was always there.

She herself didn't expect that she would be able to give herself to Zhou Chen so quickly, but she did it without any regrets.

"If you don't want to be so tired anymore, I can help you."

But Li Li shook her head firmly and said, "If it is something else, I can accept it, but I must pay this debt myself. Only in this way can I completely let go of the past and be your woman in the future."

"Okay, it's up to you."

Zhou Chen did not persuade her much. Li Li was not the kind of weak woman who could not take care of herself. She had her own ideas and abilities, and she could execute them firmly. So he only needed to follow her wishes and let her do it. This was the greatest support for her, instead of just thinking about conquering her and making her dependent on him.

Every woman has her own characteristics and personality. What he needs to do is to understand their personalities and get along with them in the right way, rather than always being chauvinistic and conquering.

Of course, for those women who have no opinions and are weak in character, male chauvinism is the best method. The more domineering you are, the more attractive they will find you.

Zhou Chen did not return all night, and the two of them slept in each other's arms until noon. Zhou Chen and Li Li made love again, and then he called Wang Yuan to pick them up.

Zhizhen Garden is not as busy at noon as at night, so even if Li Li doesn't go, Manager Pan can still keep the situation stable.

In the private room of the Dynasty Hotel on Zhapu Road, Zhou Chen asked Li Li, "How do the dishes here compare to your Zhizhen Garden?"

Li Li picked up the dishes elegantly and said, "I should be the one asking you this. After all, I'm the boss lady and you're the customer. The customer has the final say on how the food tastes."

Zhou Chen smiled slightly and said, "They each have their own merits. The taste here is slightly better, but the atmosphere of Zhizhen Garden is better."

Li Li just smiled after hearing that. For her, being an intermediary, promoting business and making money were the top priorities of Zhizhen Garden. She really didn't pursue a taste for it too much.

Suddenly, Li Li's pager rang a few times. She picked it up, took a look, and then put it down.

"Something happened at the hotel?"

“It’s not a restaurant.”

"That's the group of people from Shenzhen, Qiang Mujie?"

Li Li said in surprise: "You know everything, that's right, you even know my identity. It's not surprising that you know Qiang Mujie and Nan Guotou. It was indeed President Qiang who called me."

Zhou Chen snorted, "It seems that these people came to Shanghai to make a fortune in the stock market again. However, the Shanghai stock market is different now than it was a few years ago. It is no longer a place where people can be slaughtered at will."

In today's Shanghai stock market, there is the Qilin Club in front, Abao's stock fleet in the back, and capital from all over the country. Although Nan Guotou is quite powerful, it is really not that easy for it to do whatever it wants here and cover the sky with one hand.

"Are you ready to take action?" Li Li asked.

"No, I don't have that intention. When I play the stock market, I don't like to manipulate the market unless it's my own listed company. You can say I'm hypocritical, but I really don't like to manipulate the market to cut retail investors' leeks. I'm not short of money, so why should I do this kind of thing?"

Li Li looked at Zhou Chen with strange eyes. Although Zhou Chen also played stocks, he was obviously different from Mr. A, whom she admired the most.

To put it nicely, Mr. A's stock trading is ambitious and has great aspirations. To put it bluntly, he is profit-driven and has no regard for morality or sense when it comes to making money.

As for Zhou Chen, he is obviously capable, but he is lazy all day long, as if he doesn't care about making money at all. He is rich, powerful, and has vision, but he actually says that he doesn't want to be a market maker and reap the benefits of retail investors. This concept is completely different from that of Mr. A.

If it were in the past, she would definitely agree with Mr. A's idea, but after Mr. A's stock market crash, she knew how terrible the stock market was. So now when she heard that Zhou Chen was not interested in the stock market, she felt inexplicably at peace.

She didn't want to live the same exciting life as before. Instead, Zhou Chen's lifestyle made her feel stable and peaceful. Perhaps it was Zhou Chen's indifferent and peaceful mentality that deeply attracted her.

Drinking tea, reading newspapers, painting and wood carving, and basking in the sun every day is also a very wonderful life.

"I'll accompany you when I finish all this." Li Li blurted out.

Zhou Chen smiled at her and said, "Okay, I'll accompany you now."

A few days passed in a flash. Zhou Chen did not go to Huanghe Road during these days, but Li Li would come to Zhou Chen's old house every day to spend the night with Zhou Chen.

Since that night, Li Li has never made their relationship public in front of outsiders, but now she has completely accepted her identity as Zhou Chen's woman, and basically comes to see Zhou Chen whenever she has free time.

In the past, she needed to drink alcohol to numb herself every night in order to sleep soundly, but sleeping next to Zhou Chen, she felt very safe and could fall asleep quickly.

On this day, another teaching building was completed. Since it was donated by him, he naturally had to show up when it was completed.

After spending a whole day taking photos and talking with a group of city and school leaders, Zhou Chen's face became stiff from smiling.

As soon as she got home, Zhu Mei told him.

"Sir, someone just called you and left her name as Miss Wang. She said she would call back later."

"Oh, I see. When the phone calls come, go to the study and call me."

"Yes."

Before dinner, Wang Mingzhu called again. After a while, Zhou Chen got dressed and asked Wang Yuan to drive him out.

It was still that small pork ribs and rice cake restaurant, and it was also the place where they met most often.

Wang Mingzhu is a straightforward person. As soon as Zhou Chen sat down and hadn't even taken a bite, she went straight to the point.

"I've made up my mind, Mr. Zhou. I'm willing to be your partner, but just as you said, you're only responsible for the capital contribution, and I'll take care of everything else. No one else can know that I'm your partner, and we'll each own half of the shares. What do you think?"

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "I have no objection to what you said before, but in the end, if the shares are half each, then neither of us will have absolute control. If we disagree in the future, who should we listen to?"

Wang Mingzhu said: "Then let's discuss it and we'll listen to whoever makes the right argument."

Zhou Chen said: "This is to start a company. The purpose of starting a company is to make money. It's not that anyone can make money just because they are right. Also, I'm investing in you. If the shares are half each, it's like I'm starting my own company, so this won't work."

Wang Mingzhu looked hesitant. In fact, she felt that Zhou Chen was paying and she was doing the work, so she was taking advantage of him half and half.

"Then what do you think we should do?"

"It's very simple. You own 51% and I own 49%. How the company develops and operates is entirely up to you. Unless you make a major mistake in a decision, I will not comment."

"But you paid the money, but your shares are less than mine. This is unreasonable. Money is more valuable than manpower."

"That depends on the situation. It's decided. It's best if you have more shares than me. Next, tell me where you plan to open the company..."

Seeing Zhou Chen's firm attitude, Wang Mingzhu hesitated for a few seconds, but finally said nothing and then began to talk about her plan.

"I plan to hold an investment promotion conference first, right at Huanghe Road to Zhenyuan..."

Zhou Chen listened carefully to Wang Mingzhu's narration. It was the same as in the plot. Although Wang Mingzhu suffered a great loss at Jin Meilin, she had not really faced the reality. She still thought that she had been on the Yellow River Road for many years and still had some face, so she thought of holding an investment promotion meeting on the Yellow River Road.

But he didn't stop her. Without real experience, Wang Mingzhu would not grow up, so it was good to let her suffer a little setback.

"what do you think?"

Wang Mingzhu said a lot in one breath, and then looked at Zhou Chen with anticipation.

Zhou Chen replied expressionlessly: "I'm fine with anything. I'll do as you say."

Wang Mingzhu thought Zhou Chen supported her, so she became more confident. She took action the next day to build momentum for her investment promotion conference, sent invitations to many people, and went to find her master.

Wang Mingzhu's master, Section Chief Jin at No. 27, was flipping through the brochure that Wang Mingzhu gave her.

Wang Mingzhu boasted to Section Chief Jin that when she made the phone call, those people were very polite and optimistic about her. They all said they would come to support her when the time comes, and that their parents were also very supportive of her, etc.

Section Chief Jin listened carefully, and only put down the investment promotion brochure in his hand after Wang Mingzhu finished chattering.

"People outside are just there to watch the fun. Once they open their mouths, they can talk about everything. But you have to know your own weight, Ms. Wang, after leaving The Bund 27."

"I know, so I was a little worried before I called them, fearing that they would feel that they had offended the foreign trade company and would be embarrassed to come. But I didn't expect these people to be so enthusiastic and optimistic about me. They say that flowers bloom inside the wall and are fragrant outside the wall. Even though I am out now, my relationship is still with the foreign trade company, which means I am still serving the foreign trade company."

As she spoke, she noticed that her master had no expression on his face, and her voice suddenly became softer.

Section Chief Jin stirred his coffee and said slowly, "In this case, without using the foreign trade company's funds, there is still some flexibility. Has anyone asked you who you would start a company with?"

Wang Mingzhu's eyes flashed and she said, "I told them that I would do it alone."

Section Chief Jin had been with Wang Mingzhu for several years and could tell something was wrong with her at first sight.

"So, you didn't do it alone. Who did you work with?"

Wang Mingzhu looked hesitant, not knowing whether she should say it or not.

"Why, is there anything you can't tell me? Do you think I will hurt you?"

"No, Master, I am indeed in partnership with someone, but we agreed in advance that he would be responsible for providing the funds, and I would take care of everything in the company. To the outside world, I would say that it is my own company."

Section Chief Jin immediately understood something: "So, your partner is not simple?"

Wang Mingzhu finally gritted her teeth and replied, "It's Mr. Zhou."

"Zhou Chen from Chenxing Venture Capital?"

Section Chief Jin's expression changed immediately. She never expected that Wang Mingzhu's partner would be Zhou Chen.

"Well, I am a partner with him, but not in the name of Morning Star Venture Capital, but in his personal name. I own 51% of the company's shares, and I am responsible for the operation of the company. He is only responsible for providing funds and does not show up."

Section Chief Jin was really surprised: "Are you familiar with Zhou Chen? He is an investor. Would he give you such good conditions and let you own more shares?"

"Of course, Master, Zhou Chen is a really good person. Others say that I rely on Mr. Bao, but he is the only one who values ​​my personal ability. He invests in me and partners with me because he sees that I am capable. I can see that he is sincere in starting a company with me."

For Wang Mingzhu, what Zhou Chen gave him was not just money, but also recognition and encouragement.

Chief Jin was not familiar with Zhou Chen, but he had heard a lot about him. There should not be any traps in Zhou Chen's investment in Wang Mingzhu. At most, he might be targeting Wang Mingzhu, but this was just a possibility.

However, if Wang Mingzhu were to partner with Zhou Chen, she would be able to rest assured. After all, Zhou Chen was a successful businessman and more powerful than Mr. Bao. Even if he said he would not participate in management, he would definitely be able to help Wang Mingzhu if any problems really arose.

"Since you are cooperating with Mr. Zhou, I won't ask you anything else. Where is your investment promotion banquet scheduled?"

Wang Mingzhu took out the invitation and handed it to Chief Jin.

"Yellow River Road, to Zhen Garden."

On the day of the investment promotion conference, at five o'clock in the afternoon, Zhou Chen came to Huanghe Road and walked into Zhizhen Garden at the invitation of Manager Pan.

At the gate of Zhizhen Garden, he saw the billboard of Wang Mingzhu's investment promotion conference. When he entered Zhizhen Garden, he saw Wang Mingzhu who was preparing. Wang Mingzhu also saw him.

However, he did not walk over. He just nodded at Wang Mingzhu and took the elevator upstairs.

As soon as I got out of the elevator, I saw Li Li standing at the elevator door waiting.

"Why are you here so early today?"

"I heard there was something exciting to watch today, so I came here early."

Zhou Chen walked out of the elevator and walked into the box with Li Li.

"What to eat?"

"Just cook a few dishes for me. Any more would be a waste."

Li Li smiled gently. They were so close now that there was no need to be formal. There was no such thing as a minimum consumption for the private room.

"Okay, I'll let someone do it."

Li Li found a waiter and gave him some instructions, then walked back to talk to Zhou Chen.

"Today, Miss Wang is holding an investment promotion meeting here. We gave her a private room, but she thought it was not enough and wanted to ask us for three. Do you think Miss Wang can do it?"

Zhou Chen didn't answer, but asked: "What do you think?"

Li Li smiled and didn't give an answer, but her expression was equivalent to the answer.

An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Manager Pan came up to report to Li Li about Miss Wang’s investment promotion meeting downstairs.

"Madam Boss, no one has come to Miss Wang's place yet. Fortunately, there is only one private room reserved today. If no one comes later, how about I let them out first?"

Li Li said without hesitation: "Keep it. We still have to give face to Miss Wang."

After Manager Pan left, Li Li said to Zhou Chen, "It looks like Miss Wang is in trouble. Do you want to be a hero and save her again?"

Zhou Chen picked up some food for Li Li: "Eat some, eat until you are half full, so you won't get drunk easily when you drink later."

"As for Miss Wang's investment promotion conference, she probably doesn't want me to go, so I won't join in the fun."

Li Li was quite satisfied with this answer, but she then showed some emotion on her face.

"This is the reality on Yellow River Road. Miss Wang is a good person, but she is still a little naive. The Miss Wang at No. 27 The Bund and Miss Wang are two different concepts. After today, she should be able to clearly realize that it may be cruel to her now, but in the long run, it may not be a bad thing."

Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "You understand?"

"We all make a living on Huanghe Road. I can understand Miss Wang and sincerely wish her success."

"Hopefully."

Wang Mingzhu is successful in the TV series, but in fact, her success is not just due to herself.

In the end, at around seven o'clock, only two people came to Wang Mingzhu's investment promotion meeting, one was Mr. Fan from Sanyang Brand, and the other was Mr. Wei, a second-generation rich fur dealer.

Zhou Chen stood on the second floor, looking downstairs.

At the gate of Zhizhen Garden, Wei Hongqing was talking to Wang Mingzhu with a depressed look on his face.

Wang Mingzhu suffered a big blow today. Seeing Wei Hongqing's appearance, she felt a little bit reluctant. However, thinking that she already had a partner, she naturally would not have the idea of ​​forming a partnership with Wei Hongqing anymore.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Wei. I know you mean well, but forget about doing business together. I already have a partner, so it's impossible for us to do business together."

When Wei Hongqing heard this, he didn't believe it at all: "How is it possible, Miss Wang, I know you are lying to me. If you already have a partner, why didn't he show up today? Even if you really do, he didn't show up at this time, which means he doesn't care about you at all. What's the point of cooperating with such a person? You might as well cooperate with me. Although I don't have money now, but..."

But before he could finish, Wang Mingzhu interrupted him and said, "Who said he didn't come today? He did come, but you just didn't see him. Mr. Wei, I am very grateful for your help today, but my partner is not what you think, so please don't say bad things about him. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

Zhou Chen came today, but according to their agreement, Zhou Chen could not come out to support her. Although she couldn't say it out loud, she also couldn't see Wei Hongqing saying bad things about Zhou Chen.

Li Li walked to Zhou Chen's side and saw Wang Mingzhu and Wei Hongqing parting ways downstairs.

"It seems that Mr. Wei is just being too enthusiastic. In fact, if he had a certain amount of financial resources, it might not be impossible for Miss Wang to cooperate with him. It's a pity that Mr. Wei is just Mr. Wei after all, and the financial power is in the hands of his father."

Zhou Chen suddenly asked: "Do you think Miss Wang can succeed?"

Li Li pondered and said, "It's hard to say. If you really want me to give you an answer, I think yes. I heard that Section Chief Jin of the Foreign Trade Company is her master."

Zhou Chen nodded and understood what she meant. Miss Wang herself might not be able to do it, but it was actually related. As long as she worked hard, the chances of success were still very high.

The hasty conclusion of this investment promotion conference was a blow to Wang Mingzhu, but it actually aroused his fighting spirit.

The next day, she found Zhou Chen again and said that she wanted to start the company directly and determine an office location, and asked Zhou Chen to help her with some ideas.

(End of this chapter)