Zhou Qi had lost five games before, but at this moment his style of play suddenly changed, and each of his moves was sharp.

Fei Boxiang knew the opponent's strength very well, and he could see that he did not hide his weakness today. So it seemed that the previous failure might have other reasons.

"Mr. Zhou, it was not until the very end that I realized how brilliant your strategy of drinking from two cups of wine was." Facing the chessboard that had already been decided, Fei Boxiang admitted his defeat with a wry smile.

This feeling was familiar, just like the previous discussion.

At first, Zhou Qi seemed to be in control of the situation, but unknowingly, the situation changed quietly and became unpredictable.

"Mr. Fei, you are too kind."

Zhou Qi smiled and said, "I just acted on the spot, it's not a strategy. But the two cups of drinking you mentioned is indeed very appropriate."

He continued: "One sober, two tipsy, why more?"

Fei Boxiang was slightly surprised after hearing this. He certainly understood the meaning of Zhou Qi's words: this was waiting for his response. If there was no clear answer this time, then there would be no need for a third chance.

Fei Boxiang smiled and responded: "Mr. Zhou is right. Once or twice, you can stay awake unintentionally. Why bother?"

"There is no win-win situation in chess."

He said, "But outside of chess..."

As he spoke, Fei Boxiang placed an agreement on the chessboard: "I hope to work together with Mr. Zhou for mutual benefit."

Zhou Qi chuckled: "It will definitely be so."

This is a preliminary cooperation agreement, covering raw stone cooperation, equity transfer, and 300 million in cash.

Zhou Qi quickly glanced over it and signed his name without hesitation. Hualong Investment will be responsible for handling the formal terms and equity matters.

Fei Boxiang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Zhou Qi sign so readily.

At this time, Zhou Qi's phone rang, and it was a notification that the raw stone had arrived safely in Hai City. He immediately instructed the insurance company to send the raw stone directly to Lao Fengxiang.

Not long after, at the Lao Fengxiang headquarters, when Zhou Qi opened the safe containing the raw stone under the watchful eyes of a group of appraisal experts and company executives, everyone was shocked by the beauty before them.

Despite expectations, the beauty of this top-quality gemstone exceeded everyone’s imagination. It was like a fatal temptation that was hard to resist.

Everyone present thought that the knife skills must have come from Xing Zheshen. Xing Zheshen was about to explain, but was stopped by Zhou Qi. Everything was said without words.

Zhou Qi handed the raw stone to Fei Boxiang, who then arranged for someone to transfer the money to Zhou Qi. As for the transfer of shares, it was left to be dealt with the next day.

That night, Fei Boxiang hosted a banquet in honor of Zhou Qi and his party.

During the dinner, they talked about business cooperation, future development, etc. As the national tour of "The Voice of China" is about to start, the Lao Fengxiang brand will also take this opportunity to promote itself and will appear as the title sponsor in the new season of the show.

In addition, the two sides also discussed other possible cooperation projects, but these require more time to explore.

The atmosphere of the banquet was harmonious, and Zhou Qi also enjoyed it. After returning to the hotel after dinner, he soaked in the bathtub to relax his body and mind, enjoying the comfort brought by the massage, and spent a pleasant night.

The next day, Zhou Qi and Lao Fengxiang formally signed an equity transfer agreement, and Hualong Investment acquired 15% of Lao Fengxiang's shares.

After completing all the necessary formalities, Zhou Qi politely declined Fei Boxiang's invitation to dinner again, said goodbye to his friends, and prepared to go home.

No matter how wonderful the outside world is, his heart is always with his wife and daughter at home.

On the way to the airport, Qiao Xuying mentioned that the New Year was approaching and she planned to hold an annual meeting, and asked Zhou Qi if he was free to attend.

Zhou Qi shook his head and said, "Everyone has worked hard this year. You can handle the welfare as you wish. You should also pay attention and don't be too polite."

Although Qiao Xuying said that she would not let him off easily, she still felt a little disappointed. Du Qianqian also joined in the persuasion, emphasizing the importance of attending as a boss.

In the end, Zhou Qi never gave a clear answer, but just asked them to make flexible arrangements based on the situation.

Qiao Xuying and Du Qianqian expressed their willingness to adjust the annual meeting time in accordance with Zhou Qi's schedule.

Even though the diverse industries have brought many affairs, family is always the most important place in life.

He considered taking his family with him, both as a trip and to participate in important company events. In the end, Zhou Qi promised to make a decision based on the specific arrangements to ensure that he could balance work and family.

Parting always brings a touch of sadness. Qiao Xueying watched Zhou Qi and Du Qianqian leave, her eyes full of reluctance.

Zhou Qi was going back to the county to catch a flight to Chun City, while Du Qianqian was going back to Nanyue. After sending Du Qianqian on the plane, Zhou Qi also boarded the plane.

At around 2:45 in the afternoon, the plane landed steadily at Chunshi Airport.

Unlike the cities in the south, this place was covered in snow and the air was freezing. But the breath of cold air he inhaled into his lungs made Zhou Qi feel extra sober.

Before leaving, he called Lin Ruixue and told her that he didn't want her to pick him up. But when Zhou Qi walked out of the airport, he still saw her red cheeks and hands from the cold.

"Why are you here? Didn't you say you didn't need to pick me up?" Zhou Qi walked quickly forward and covered her face with his hands in pain.

"I'm not cold."

Lin Ruixue pushed his hand away and took out a down jacket from the car for Zhou Qi to wear: "It's warm over there and cold here. What if you catch a cold? Get in the car quickly."

Zhou felt warm inside and pinched her cheek gently.

Seeing that she was about to drive, he stopped her. She didn't feel tired after flying for so long, so how could he let her work hard? Lin Ruixue didn't insist, because she was a little afraid of the highway, so she obediently sat in the passenger seat.

Just as Zhou Qi opened the car door, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of his eye and was stunned for a moment. It was a girl with long hair, who looked very anxious and got into a black car.

Xiang Chenxiang? I can’t see clearly, so I’m not sure if it’s her.

"What's wrong?" Lin Ruixue asked.

"Nothing." Zhou Qi answered casually. When he looked back, the car had already driven out of the parking lot.

He shook his head, maybe he just recognized the wrong person. Xiang Chenxiang has been abroad, and not long ago he called to tell him that he would not return this year. There are many similar figures, so he did not think about it anymore.

After getting in the car, Zhou Qi gently turned the steering wheel and drove towards home. However, he was sure in his heart that he was not mistaken - the anxious person was Xiang Chenxiang.

In the black car, Xiang Chenxiang asked Uncle Dong with a worried look on his face: "Uncle Dong, how is my grandfather now?"

Uncle Dong hesitated and replied, "Not bad."

"Alright? What do you mean by alright?"

Xiang Chenxiang felt even more uneasy and asked anxiously, "Uncle Dong, don't hide it from me.

Didn’t grandpa go to the emergency room before? What’s his condition now? Have you found out what the illness is? What did the doctor say? Tell me now!”

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