usatvline Chapter 498 Something More Important Than Business Opportunities
Chapter 498 Something More Important Than Business Opportunities
As soon as the morning sun climbed over the low slope of the Yang County Ruins, Pei Luonan was already busy in the makeshift kitchen.
Fresh ingredients were placed on the stainless steel stove. He wore an apron and skillfully poured water into the pot. When the water started to bubble, he put in the millet and simmered it over low heat.
The misty heat rose up, blurring the sharpness between his eyebrows and adding a bit of worldly air.
Ever since Gu Fanxing admitted that he "has come to understand the truth a little bit", Pei Luonan has made "chasing his wife" his top priority. He gets up early every day to make breakfast, for fear that he might not do it well enough and reduce the value of his budding feelings.
"Millet porridge needs to be cooked for forty minutes to be sticky, shrimp dumplings need to be steamed for just eight minutes, and the eggs need to be runny..."
Pei Luonan muttered to himself as he glanced at the wall clock. He estimated that Gu Fanxing was about to wake up, so he took out the fresh strawberries that he had asked the kitchen to prepare yesterday from the insulated box, washed them carefully, and arranged them into a small fruit plate.
At this moment, the cell phone suddenly rang, and the name "Kong Haoyu" popped up on the screen.
"Boss! It's an emergency!"
Kong Haoyu's voice on the other end of the phone was urgent, and the sound of keyboard typing could be heard in the background.
"The new energy project we were collaborating on with the foreign M Group suddenly changed their minds, saying they needed to reassess the risks of the collaboration and even suppressed our technical proposal.
The person in charge there said that you must go there in person to discuss this matter, otherwise the cooperation may fall through!"
Pei Luonan stopped stirring the millet porridge and frowned slightly.
He has been keeping an eye on this cooperation project with M Group for more than half a year and has invested a lot of manpower and material resources. If it fails, not only will he suffer heavy losses, but it will also affect the company's layout in the new energy field.
In the past, he would have booked a flight without hesitation, but now… He glanced at the shrimp dumplings and strawberries on the table, and the image of Gu Fanxing eating breakfast emerged in his mind. His tone unconsciously slowed down: "Can't we send a team to connect first? I have things to do here."
"We sent people! We sent people from the technical and legal departments over yesterday, but they refused to budge. They said they only recognize you as the person in charge." Kong Haoyu's voice became more urgent. "I've checked the nearest flights. There's a direct flight at 2 o'clock this afternoon. I've booked a first-class ticket for you. Please pack your things and I'll have the driver pick you up."
"Refund the plane ticket."
Pei Luonan's voice was firm and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
"You'll negotiate this project for me. Bring along Mr. Zhang from the technical department and Ms. Li from the legal department. Clearly explain our core strengths and risk mitigation plans. Tell them this partnership is a win-win. If they insist on changing their minds, we have backup plans. Don't let them get away with it."
Kong Haoyu was stunned. "Boss? What did you say? Let me go? This is a project worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and they only recognize you! Besides, what else is more important to you?"
In his impression, Pei Luonan always puts work first. Not to mention projects worth hundreds of millions, even if it is a collaboration worth millions, as long as there is a problem, he will handle it personally and has never said "let someone else do it".
Pei Luonan couldn't help but laugh. He looked down at the apron he was wearing, which was still stained with flour. His tone was full of tenderness that could not be concealed.
"More important than this project is that I have to stay here, make breakfast for my future wife, help her sort the porcelain tiles, and get along well with her.
You are not a child anymore, you know what you should know. You can't waste a single moment on pursuing your wife."
Kong Haoyu finally realized what was happening and couldn't help but jokingly said, "So the boss is doing this for Miss Gu! Okay, I get it! Don't worry, I will definitely get you this project and I guarantee it won't hinder you from pursuing your wife!"
But...if the talks break down, please don't blame me!"
"Don't worry, if the deal falls through, it's my responsibility. If it succeeds, I'll give you a bonus."
Pei Luonan's mood improved a lot.
"If you have any problems you can't solve, feel free to call me and I'll provide remote guidance. Okay, I'm busy making breakfast, so I'll hang up first."
After hanging up the phone, Pei Luonan sent another message to Gu Fanxing: "Xingxing, breakfast is almost ready. It's your favorite millet porridge and crystal shrimp dumplings, and strawberries. I'll send it to you later?"
Not long after, Gu Fanxing replied with a cute smiley face: "Sure, thank you for your help! I just finished sorting out a set of porcelain pieces and was about to go wash up."
Looking at the smiling face on the screen, Pei Luonan's mouth corners curved even more.
He recalled that he had always believed that work was the most important thing, and that as long as he made the company bigger and stronger, he could give Gu Fanxing the best life. But only now did he understand that the best life was not about material possessions, but about being able to have breakfast with her every day, listen to her stories about archaeology, and be there for her when she needed him.
Pei Luonan put the millet porridge and shrimp dumplings into the thermos, packed some strawberries, and then carried them to Gu Fanxing's tent.
As I walked to the door of the tent, Gu Fanxing just came out after washing up. She had no makeup on her face and exuded a natural and beautiful look.
Pei Luonan handed her the thermos, took off his coat, and put it on her shoulders, "Don't catch a cold when it's cold."
Gu Fanxing was stunned for a moment, looked down at the coat on his shoulders, and felt warm in his heart.
She took the thermos, turned and walked into the tent. Pei Luonan followed her in and helped her set up the small table.
Gu Fanxing opened the thermos and saw the millet porridge, shrimp dumplings, and strawberries inside. Her eyes curved into crescents: "Did you make shrimp dumplings especially for me? I haven't had them in a long time."
"I know you like it, so I asked the restaurant in the county to prepare fresh shrimp stuffing yesterday." Pei Luonan sat opposite her, his eyes full of tenderness, "How is it? Is the porridge sticky?"
"Glutinous! Especially delicious!" Gu Fanxing nodded, picked up another shrimp dumpling and took a bite, "This shrimp dumpling is also delicious, better than the ones I had in the city."
Seeing her eating happily, Pei Luonan felt as sweet as honey in his heart.
He became even more certain that his decision just now was correct - work was important, but Gu Fanxing was the most important "career" in his life.
Gu Fanxing took a few mouthfuls of porridge and couldn't help asking, "If you have work, you don't have to stay here with me."
Pei Luonan smiled, reached out to help her wipe the porridge stains on the corner of her mouth, and said firmly: "The most important thing for me now is to accompany you and let you 'recognize' your own heart as soon as possible."
Gu Fanxing's cheeks flushed instantly. She lowered her head and whispered, "I... I've already understood a lot."
"Really?" Pei Luonan's eyes lit up, his tone full of anticipation, "Then are you willing to...formally date me?"
Gu Fanxing raised her head and looked at the seriousness and expectation in his eyes, her heart beating fast.
She remembered what her parents said, and everything Pei Luonan did for her - breakfast every day, organizing materials, silent companionship, and the fact that he gave up a project worth hundreds of millions in order to stay here.
These little things, like spring rain, slowly moistened her heart and made her feel shaken.
Pei Luonan reached out and carefully held Gu Fanxing's hand, "Okay, I won't force you. Think it over carefully before answering me. There's a long way to go, and I have plenty of time to wait for you."
The sunlight outside the tent was getting warmer and warmer, shining through the gaps and falling on the two people's clasped hands, which was warm and beautiful.
Not far away, Ling Jiuer saw this scene, secretly made a "yeah" gesture, and turned around to do her own thing.
Pei Luonan held Gu Fanxing's hand, his heart full of confidence.
He knew that giving up the project might result in losses, but what he would gain was something more precious than any business opportunity - Gu Fanxing's affection and their future happiness.
He will spend his whole life to protect this love and manage this happiness, and let Gu Fanxing know that her choice of him is the best decision in her life.