Like a dragonfly skimming the surface of water, their contact was brief before they parted.

By the time Chen Zheng realized what had happened, Wei Zixuan was already sitting back on the sofa, her eyes brimming with affection. "Thank you, thank you so much, Chen Zheng!"

The airport project was extremely important to her. She had never spoken of the pressure, but somehow, Chen Zheng had sensed it! This project was not only linked to her status within Xingsheng Group but was also deeply connected to her resistance against her family!

"Alright now, don't cry. People might think I'm some sleazeball taking advantage of you!" Chen Zheng said with a smile, reaching out to wipe away the tears from the corners of Wei Zixuan's eyes. "It's okay. With me here, no one can bully you!"

Chen Zheng comforted her softly, and in her eyes, his gentleness felt incredibly reassuring.

She nodded slightly, her cheeks flushing red.

Just then, Yu Hui finally snapped back to reality and scrambled over to Chen Zheng.

"Chairman Chen! Chairman Chen! I was blind not to recognize Mount Tai, please spare my life! It was my fault for not recognizing you, please forgive me!"

The softness in Chen Zheng's eyes vanished instantly. He looked coldly at Yu Hui. "I already gave you a chance, you know. I actually preferred your defiant attitude!"

"Chairman Chen, I was truly wrong! I'll get on my knees for you! Please spare my life, I really don't want to go to jail!"

As Yu Hui spoke, he began to cry. He was keenly aware of how much money he had embezzled over the years as the General Manager of Dahong Real Estate. If the accounts were audited, he was doomed. He wouldn't just face jail time but would also have to compensate the company for huge losses!

All he wanted now was for Chen Zheng to treat him like he was nothing and let him go. He didn't care how he was humiliated, as long as his accounts weren't investigated!

Chen Zheng couldn't be bothered to waste any more words on him and gave Lisa a look.

Lisa understood immediately and called for several security guards. The security at Dahong was highly professional, and they arrived at the office in an instant.

"Drag him out. Don't let him cause a disturbance here," Lisa said coldly.

"Understood!"

The security guards promptly dragged Yu Hui away, but his struggles were futile.

Soon, the office was quiet again.

"Wei Zixuan, it's noon. How about we grab a bite? You can try Dahong's cafeteria."

"I'd love to!" Wei Zixuan was in an excellent mood and happily agreed.

"Chairman Chen, would you like to eat in the office, or shall we go to the cafeteria?" Lisa asked professionally.

"Let's go to the cafeteria. This office is full of Yu Hui's things. Make sure you search this place thoroughly as well!"

"Understood, Chairman!"

Lisa nodded slightly. "Then Chairman Chen, Manager Wei, I'll take you to the cafeteria!"

With that, she led Chen Zheng and Wei Zixuan through the office area toward the cafeteria.

As they passed through, all the employees sat nervously at their desks. Some couldn't help but steal glances at Chen Zheng, trying to memorize the new chairman's face. This new chairman was decisive and forceful, having fired the general manager on his very first day! With methods like these, if they didn't work hard, they might end up in jail right alongside Yu Hui!

Upon arriving at the cafeteria, Lisa inquired about their preferences before notifying the kitchen. For a chairman to eat with employees would show that he was approachable, but with Wei Zixuan present, Lisa, as his assistant, certainly couldn't order them ordinary fare. They were served specially prepared dishes from the kitchen's private stove.

It had to be said, the chefs in the cafeterias of large companies were incredibly skilled; the food could rival dishes from a grand hotel.

In what felt like the blink of an eye, they had finished their lunch.

Wei Zixuan smiled at Chen Zheng. "I need to discuss the details of our project with Lisa this afternoon. How about I treat you to dinner tonight?"

"No problem. You two focus on your work. If you have to work late, I can even bring you dinner!" Chen Zheng smiled, then reached out and playfully pinched Wei Zixuan's nose.

Then, he turned to Lisa. "Lisa, is there anything at the company that needs my attention later?"

Lisa smiled professionally. "Chairman Chen, if any company matters arise, I will handle them for you. If your presence is absolutely necessary, I will notify you!"

Chen Zheng nodded. "That's good. In that case, I'll take care of some other things this afternoon."

"Zi Xuan, call me when you're finished this evening, and I'll come pick you up!"

"Okay!" Wei Zixuan replied with a happy laugh.

After a short rest, Wei Zixuan and Lisa went to the office to discuss the project, while Chen Zheng left Dahong Real Estate.

Who would have thought being a chairman could be so relaxing? With a professional assistant, most problems took care of themselves. There was hardly anything that needed his personal attention. Looks like from now on, I can just swing by whenever I'm free!

If there were meetings or projects he absolutely had to attend, Lisa would notify him immediately.

Of course, although Chen Zheng was the chairman, it was only because he owned the largest number of shares. He wasn't the actual executive director. It's not like I have the ability to manage a multi-billion-dollar corporation anyway! This is all just a reward from the system!

On his way to the parking lot, Dahong Real Estate employees would greet him from time to time, and Chen Zheng would nod back in acknowledgment.

Being called "Chairman" feels pretty damn good!

Just as Chen Zheng reached the parking lot and was about to get in his car, he heard an anxious voice shout from nearby, "Robbery! Help, robbery! Someone stole my bag!"

Chen Zheng instinctively looked over and saw two men on a motorcycle laughing arrogantly. They had just snatched a woman's handbag.

Just then, the system's voice sounded in his mind.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering a choice mission!]

[Option 1: Be a good person! Help the passerby retrieve her stolen handbag! Punish the robbers! Reward: A residence in Tianrui Manor!]

[Option 2: Be a coward! The robbers are too dangerous, and you're scared! Pretend you saw nothing, drive away, and earn the disdain of the robbed campus belle!]

Chen Zheng was speechless.

Obviously, I'm choosing option one! So the victim is a campus belle, huh!

Chen Zheng figured the campus belle must have been here looking for a job.

But regardless, any man worth his salt would step in to help!

"Option one," Chen Zheng said in his mind.

Immediately, he charged toward the two robbers like a leopard stalking its prey.

"What the hell!"

"What's going on?!"

"Scram if you don't want to die!"

The two robbers on the motorcycle were startled by Chen Zheng's sudden appearance and started cursing at him.

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