"However, you are the only one among all the sponsored individuals who has seen me and knows my identity!"
Su Ci added with a squinting smile.
Lin Xiaoxiao looked up blankly at Su Ci's blossoming smile. For a moment, she was dazed, as if she saw the warm sun of March, its gentle warmth melting the ice deep within her heart.
The word "only" in particular made the tips of her ears turn red.
Still somewhat lacking in confidence, she murmured, "Really?"
"Of course it's true. After all, so far, no photos of me have been leaked through any channels, have they?"
The gentle words were like comforting a child who had lost something important.
Lin Xiaoxiao was very receptive to this, and the corners of her mouth inadvertently curled up. The next moment, she became panicked again: "Oh, right, right. Is Miss Su here to visit the Orphanage? It's all my fault, it's all my fault for making Miss Su stand outside for so long."
Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao's panicked look, Su Ci waved her hand: "It's fine, I just came out of the Orphanage a moment ago..."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoxiao felt as if she had been struck by lightning: "What!"
She had only just seen the light, and was the light already leaving?
If she had known, she would have come back earlier.
That way, she could have gotten to know Su Ci sooner and spent more time with her.
Unfortunately, hindsight is always 20/20.
Then she heard Su Ci continue: "I forgot something in the car. I'll go back in after I get it."
"I see." Lin Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief.
She saw Su Ci open the rear car door and take out a folder: "Let's go."
When she left today, she had put the agreement signed by Cheng Mingliang in the car just in case.
Now it could actually be of some use.
"I heard from the Director that you only return to the Orphanage on weekends. If I remember correctly, today is only Friday!"
"There are no classes this afternoon, so I came back early."
"What year are you in?"
"Senior year."
"Then you're almost graduating and starting your internship. Have you found a job yet? Are you interested in interning at Changsheng Biotechnology?"
Su Ci and Lin Xiaoxiao stood at the door of Li Changwei's office.
Hearing Su Ci ask if she was interested in interning at Changsheng Biotechnology, Lin Xiaoxiao's heart beat rapidly. She said excitedly, "Can I?"
"Of course you can."
Su Ci wanted to give Lin Xiaoxiao some more encouragement, but just then, the office door suddenly opened.
It was Qin Shiyao who opened the door. She paused for a moment as she looked at the two people at the door, then looked at Lin Xiaoxiao: "Who is this?"
"Lin Xiaoxiao."
Seeing Qin Shiyao's furrowed brow, Su Ci knew she hadn't been able to get anything out of Wang Wu. However, she still asked: "How's the progress?"
"It's not going well. Wang Wu went to the bathroom during the meeting, and after he came back, the two of them had a very smooth discussion."
Qin Shiyao said in a lowered voice.
Su Ci glanced into the room. Li Changwei and Wang Wu seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation.
Only, Wang Wu's smile was somewhat stiff.
"Since they've finished their talk, then let's start my business meeting."
The conversation between Su Ci and Qin Shiyao left Lin Xiaoxiao confused, but she could tell that Su Ci knew this big sister who was just as beautiful as her.
It seemed the two were here to talk business with the Director. Did that mean she was no longer needed?
Qin Shiyao stepped aside to let Su Ci in.
Su Ci stood at the door for a moment, then turned back to Lin Xiaoxiao and said, "Come in and take a look too. Since you want to intern at Changsheng Biotechnology, treat this as gaining experience."
Lin Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, then plucked up her courage and followed them in.
Click!
The door closed. Li Changwei and Wang Wu, who were still masking their hostility with smiles, noticed Su Ci and Lin Xiaoxiao walking in.
Li Changwei greeted, "Xiaoxiao, you're back early today. If you have nothing to do, go out and help Mother Gou take care of the children."
Lin Xiaoxiao's body stiffened. She looked at Li Changwei, then at Su Ci's back, and remained standing where she was.
Su Ci pulled out two chairs from the side, placed them by the desk, sat down, and put the documents in her hand on the table. Then she pointed to the seat next to her: "Sit next to me."
Lin Xiaoxiao glanced at Li Changwei again. Under Li Changwei's complicated gaze, she sat down beside Su Ci and proactively took the teapot and disposable cups from the table to refill tea for everyone.
Qin Shiyao sat on Su Ci's other side.
Su Ci's fingers tapped rhythmically on the table: "How was the chat between Director Li and Mr. Wang?"
Li Changwei and Wang Wu looked at each other, feeling a bit speechless. Hadn't Qin Shiyao already told her? Why ask them again?
Li Changwei still said amiably, "Thanks to Captain Qin, our meeting was very successful."
"The Qingshan Welfare Institute has complete facilities and the buildings are still sturdy. It was our misjudgment before; there's no need for demolition."
Wang Wu had a smile plastered on his face.
Su Ci immediately rolled her eyes inwardly. What a blatant lie.
"Since you've finished talking, then let's sit down and continue discussing whether this Orphanage really needs to be demolished."
Hearing this, Wang Wu and Li Changwei looked at Su Ci in confusion. Didn't they say everything was settled? Why are you, an outsider, stepping in?
After all, Wang Wu didn't know that the land development rights were in Su Ci's hands.
Su Ci's actions were undoubtedly giving him an assist.
He thought for a moment, covered his mouth with his hand, and a strange smile actually appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Even an outsider said it should be demolished. He wanted to see what other excuses Li Changwei could come up with.
"Miss, what do you mean by that?"
Li Changwei's gaze narrowed as he stared at Su Ci.
Su Ci pushed the documents on the table in front of the two of them: "Take a look for yourselves, and you'll know what I mean."
After saying that, Su Ci lowered her head and picked up the steaming tea. The tea leaves were settled at the bottom of the dark brown tea, and the fragrance was overflowing. She took a light sip:
"The tea has a rich aroma and a mellow taste. Director Li really has good taste. This must be big red robe tea from Wudao Mountain, and high-quality at that."
Wudao Mountain's big red robe tea was not cheap. Although it didn't have many effects, rarity made it valuable. Especially the tea produced from the mother tree of Wudao Mountain's big red robe, which cost tens of thousands per gram.
Hearing this, a drop of cold sweat trickled down Li Changwei's temple: "Not at all, not at all. These were gifts from guests who came to the Orphanage. If it weren't for the two distinguished guests visiting today, I wouldn't have been willing to bring it out!"
Then he reached out and opened the folder in front of him. Just the title, "Sea City West District Development Rights and Compensation Transfer Agreement," made Li Changwei's whole body tremble.
Wang Wu also leaned in curiously. Both of them looked up at Su Ci in disbelief.
Wang Wu was the first to speak: "This is impossible. How could Big Brother transfer the development rights to you?"
The development rights for the West District were extremely important to his big brother. Whether it was the profits from the development or the kickbacks from the demolition funds, it could make them filthy rich.
Wang Wu knew that Cheng Mingliang would not give up the interests involved. How could he transfer them to the person in front of him?
Su Ci had long known Wang Wu would react this way, and a slight smile played on her lips: "Nothing is impossible. Just have some patience and keep reading."
"Oh! By the way, didn't your big brother go out with a group of lackeys the day before yesterday and hasn't returned yet?"
Wang Wu slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily, "What did you do to my big brother?"