I Want a Lifetime with You
Chapter 200

"Hmm?" Fu Chengyan laughed dryly. "Genius?"

"Yes. Don't you think so? You excel in work and can even race well. I think you can be an excellent racer." Shi Nuan was envious of him. "We're both born human, but why are you so much better than me?" Fu Chengyan shook his head while chuckling. "Everyone is good at something. You're good at your work too!"

He put down the teacup and chose a few parts to write his own opinion. He handed the paper to Shi Nuan. "Pay attention to these few areas. The rest is fine. Did Lin Yu give you free hand?" "How do you know?" Shi Nuan raised her head in surprise and smiled. "Fine, I know Mr. Lin isn't as bad as me."

"Don't belittle yourself. You're good too. Lin Yu merely had more experience than you. He also had experience with complicated problems like this, and this." Fu Chengyan pointed at a few spots. "He'll avoid making these mistakes."

Shi Nuan nodded her head in understanding. "Actually, I wanted to ask Mr. Lin to read it so I can edit my mistakes. But, he's feeling unwell recently and told me to give the file to you directly." "Good try." Fu Chengyan shook his head. "Okay, Just edit these parts and it'll be perfect."

"Oh, okay!" Shi Nuan started editing her mistakes seriously. Illuminated by the dim light, Fu Chengyan stood aside with a teacup in his hand and watched as his wife worked hard.

Perhaps she was too immersed in her work that she didn't realize Fu Chengyan had left. When Shi Nuan finally finished editing her work, she realized Fu Chengyan had already left. She hurriedly put everything back into the file. The woman had just reached the door when Fu Chengyan came to her. He only had a bathrobe on with a towel in his hand. "You're done?"

Shi Nuan nodded. "Why didn't you dry your hair before coming out?"

Fu Chengyan merely smiled. "I wanted to see your progress."

"Don't you trust me?" Shi Nuan giggled as she pushed him into the master bedroom.

She signaled Fu Chengyan to take a seat, she took the towel from him and started drying his hair.

Both of them remained silent so the atmosphere was quiet and calm. Shi Nuan made sure Fu Chengyan's hair was half dry before she stopped. "The heater is on so you won't feel cold. Don't blow-dry your hai too often since your hair is short and dries easily."

"Okay." Fu Chengyan took the towel and patted at the spot beside him. "Sit down!"

Shi Nuan took the towel from him and hung it back in the bathroom. When she stepped out, a thought suddenly occurred to her. "So you never planned on handing this project to someone else?" Recently, a few companies handed their proposals hoping to collaborate with Shengyuan as it was an influential company in Jiang City. When Shengyuan announced it would bid for that land, many people started salivating over the prospect and wanted to compete for a slice of the cake.

Previously, Shi Nuan didn't really know how this worked. But after this, she realized Fu Chengyan wasn't planning to collaborate with other companies.

However, the man shook his head. "That was my original plan."

"Then what made you change your mind?" Shi Nuan was rather curious. Logically, Fu Chengyan wouldn't change his mind after making a decision.

"Fucheng." Fu Chengyan waved and pulled Shi Nuan's hand so she would sit down. The man squeezed her fingers. "Fucheng wants to grab the chance to establish connections with Shengyuan."

Shi Nuan nodded. "I know. But their company is small, so they won't be considered at all. I thought you wouldn't change your mind because of them."

Fu Chengyan merely smiled when he heard her words. Standing up, he made his way to her back and started massaging her shoulders gently. Shi Nuan raised her head in surprise with Fu Chengyan's actions. She was about to pat Fu Chengyan's hand so he would stop, but the man covered her hand and told her, "You kept your head down to work for a long time. I think your shoulders must be sore." Shi Nuan was taken aback, then a smile lit up her face. "Okay. Thank you, Yan."

She had kept her head down for a long time, so her shoulders and back were sore. Fu Chengyan's observance surprised her.

"I hate it when people threaten me with people I love." Fu Chengyan kneaded her shoulders. The pressure he applied was just right so Shi Nuan felt relaxed. She looked at Fu Chengyan and met his gaze. He told her, "Fu Yuqing came to my grandfather. Back then, Fu Jiaqi owed them a favor so we had to return it. My grandfather is old-fashioned, plus Fu Yuqing's family was a branch of the Fu clan so I had to spare them."

"That's one matter. From what I know, Fucheng had been receiving favored treatment all the while but they hadn't improved at all. I don't think they deserve Shengyuan's help! That was why I gave up on the proposal and outsource it."

Shi Nuan belatedly realized it. "So that was why you hired George. You had collaborated with him previously, and those from Shengyuan knew George well so they won't say anything. Working with outside help allows you to maximize the corresponding benefits too."

Fu Chengyan nodded proudly. "You're smart!"

"Hey, I'm just a genius in retrospect. You've predicted everything back then. You're just informing me what happened now." Shi Nuan knew her limits.

"What will happen next? What is your plan?"

"Have you forgotten all about Li Heng?"

Shi Nuan hesitated before turning to him in a hurry. "You're going to work with Li Heng?" She nodded like she knew it all along. "Yes, working with Li Heng is far better than working with others. Li Group will win even if Fucheng is ten times bigger. Even if your grandfather has complaints, he'll say nothing because of Li Heng."

"Shengyuan wasn't planning on advancing in this area, but I have wanted to try out since a few years ago and Li Heng is more experienced."

"How long will George be here? The project hasn't started yet. The first phase and second phase will take at least one year. You can't possibly let George stay in the hotel for so long."

"Yes, how thoughtful. I've never thought of that." Fu Chengyan nodded. "George won't be going back for now. We need him for the first phase and last phase."

"You said George is interested in Chinese culture, right?" Shi Nuan ran to grab paper and pen to write down George's interests. "It's weekend the day after tomorrow, we can bring him around. By the way, is he interested in Chinese tea culture?"

"Why? Are you going to fulfill your duties as a host?" Fu Chengyan patted Shi Nuan's head. "I think he is. I left it to Zhou Zheng previously. I've never asked about that."

The man pondered about it. "Why don't we do this? I'll ask Zhou Zheng to replace a place for them to stay. It will be a hassle staying in the hotel for one year. About the tea culture, your friend has a teahouse, right? I'm afraid I don't have time this weekend because I need to go and see Li Heng."

"Don't worry. I'll do it."

Over the weekend, Fu Chengyan went to meet Li Heng while Shi Nuan brought Zhou Zheng to meet George. They had found a place for him. Zhou Zheng told her this villa was once owned by Li Heng. When Li Group was the developer, he kept some for his friends but Fu Chengyan rarely went here.

When Shi Nuan brought Zhou Zheng along to bring George there, he was surprised with the arrangement. "I never knew you'd be this thoughtful. Yes, I'm going to stay in Jiang City for at least a year. Last night, I was telling Dani and the others we have to replace a comfy place to stay in because I don't really like staying in a hotel."

"We've already prepared the villa for some time. My husband was the one who arranged it. We have arranged for someone to clean it thoroughly and air the place because it has been left empty for some time. That was why we didn't send you there on the first day."

Shi Nuan took Dani's suitcase and placed it in the trunk. Zhou Zheng noticed her action and hurried over to help her. "Mrs. Fu, let me do it!"

"It's fine. You can call me by my name when we are outside." Shi Nuan didn't mind. She put their luggage in the trunk with Zhou Zheng's help before asking him to drive them to the villa. "The villa is located in a great place. It's in the city center but the surrounding area is quiet. I went there yesterday and it's a nice place to live in."

Shi Nuan introduced the place and took out her phone to show George. "I took some photos of the villa which is European style. I think you'll love it!"

"Oh, this is great." George looked through the photos. Indeed, the environment was great. The overall design seemed elegant, too. The architect gave Shi Nuan thumbs up. "Does this mean very good in China?"

Shi Nuan smiled and nodded. "Thank you for your compliment, Mr. George. I'm glad you like it," she paused, "I heard you're interested in Chinese tea culture, right? It's weekend today so I am not working. Car I show you around today?"

"Sure. Dani and I are free for a few days. I prefer working during working hours. Mrs. Fu, what do you think?"

Shi Nuan nodded in agreement. "I agree. We should relax during non-working hours. Mr. George, you can address me as Ms. Shi."

"Oh? Why is that?" George paused. "Aren't you Eric's wife?"

"Yes, but no one knows we're married." Shi Nuan winked and shot George a cheeky smile. "He's my boss at work and my husband at home."

George nodded. "You're an independent woman. Chinese women are mostly independent now. That is great!"

"Thank you!"

When Zhou Zheng heard them, he couldn't help but grumble inside. She's not being independent but Mr. Fu isn't wanted! He was merely grumbling because he knew the reason. "By the way, do you remember Lin Yu?"