Chapter 73 - 73 - Good Times

Fang's clever manipulation had made a lot of people very happy and satisfied.

The school authorities were ecstatic that they got such a good deal at amazing prices - and an exotic location to boot, not to mention a chance to visit one of the most reclusive government offices in the world.

The Sand Country minister and their tourism department were quite pleased because of meteoric rise in their tourism - a huge batch of students from a high class school meant that if they liked the place, not only would they come again, but also bring along their families and friends! They could almost hear the cash flowing into their coffers.

The students were very excited because Sand Country was an exotic location and uncharted territory for almost everyone. Children are naturally curious and eager to explore new things, so this opportunity made them very happy.

The parents of the students were also quite intrigued. Everyone involved in business knew of Sirocco's new office in Sand Country, and they were thrilled that their children would have a chance to see it in person, as well as visit an exotic place and get a privileged tour not open to the general public. Many families, who had seen the video Fang shared, were already planning to drop in for a brief visit while their children were in Sand Country for their school trip.

Sirocco employees were happy because school children were like a breath of fresh air and no one disliked being gazed at with admiring looks from young children!

The happiest, of course, was a certain CEO Ren. His significant other was coming over to stay with him for three whole weeks! Ren was insanely proud of Fang and how well he'd handled the entire matter - even Pax was quite impressed. Pax had remarked to Ren later that even he himself would have found it difficult to plan and arrange everything so smoothly and efficiently and made everyone happy in the process. Fang had made everyone feel that they'd gotten the better end of the deal - while his ultimate goal all along had been to spend more time together with Ren!

And Fang had somehow even managed to wrangle special permission from the school authorities to stay with Ren! He'd join his schoolmates during the day for the scheduled activities, and go home with Ren every evening. He really couldn't ask for any more than that.

For the three week trip, Steward Paul and Jules were going to accompany Fang as well - so there were two more people who were very satisfied with Fang's planning.

In short, everyone was looking forward to the school trip!

Fang kept his word and coordinated with the tourism department and the immigration office in Sand Country during his weekend visit. With the minister's assistance, the process went very smoothly and the school authorities were full of praise for Fang.

To celebrate Fang's great success, Ren personally cooked a table full of Fang's favourite dishes. After dinner, Uncle Wolf, who had flown Fang in this time, took charge of the three furballs and retired to the apartment next door, which he and Pax used whenever they visited. (Pax had cleverly bought out all the apartments on this floor in Sirocco's name. It would prove to be very handy in the future, as Ren and Fang would find out later.)

Ren and Fang were left alone in the large apartment. It looked much more cheerful now, thanks to Fang's efforts. He'd added in little knick knacks all over, put up some nice family pictures, and brought in a fair bit of supplies for the furballs. The overall effect was quite warm and cosy now, just like Ren's heart.

"You are amazing," Ren said reverently, kissing Fang's hand. "Even Pax can't stop singing your praises these days."

"Are you happy?" Fang asked quietly. At the end of the day, for him, Ren's happiness was paramount.

"Over the moon," Ren replied with a big smile. "I can't believe you actually managed to pull off such a stunt so smoothly!"

"A man in love is invincible," Fang said teasingly, bringing Ren's fingers to his lips. "I was desperate to be with you and I absolutely didn't want to go to some random place and be stuck there for two weeks!"

"I'd have visited you," Ren murmured. "But you solved it yourself, and so beautifully at that. I can't wait to hand over Sirocco to you and become a full time couch potato..." Ren's voice turned dreamy.

Fang laughed. "CEO Ren, if you're stuck at home, you'll start climbing walls in less than a month, I bet! His eyes softened. "Besides, the only reason I want to work in Sirocco is because you're there..."

Ren chuckled. "You're getting better and better, Mr. Smooth Operator!" he teased.

Fang smirked. "Speaking of which, I learnt something very interesting today at the government office... something you've neglected to tell me, great CEO Ren!" he accused.

Ren frowned slightly. "What is it? Is there any issue with the trip? Do you want me to set up another meeting with the minister?" he asked, concerned about Fang. To be honest, Ren was probably more excited about Fang's school trip than Fang himself.

Fang laughed and shook his head. "The trip is all well and settled - even the bookings are being made as we speak, I think. I'm talking about something completely different!" he said in a happy and bright voice, setting Ren's concern at rest.

Ren thought for a while, but came up blank. He didn't think there was any essential information he'd missed out on giving Fang... besides, even if he forgot something, he had the omniscient Pax behind his back - Pax would surely ensure that Fang knew everything he needed to know, wouldn't he?

Fang tapped Ren's forehead lightly. "Your confused look is adorable," he muttered. "CEO Ren, didn't you forget to tell me that the age of consent in Sand Country is seventeen?"

Ren blushed furiously.