Chapter 214

Chapter 214 - Maybe He Would Go and Have a Room

“Xiaolong, why didn't you give me a heads-up?” Chen Yaru nestled against the man's chest after they got home, her voice soft.

The merger had turned Soaring Dragon into a behemoth, yet Zhang Xiaolong had handed it all over to her, a move she hadn't anticipated.

“You're my wife. What's mine is yours, right?” Zhang Xiaolong said, smiling.

“It's not the same at all. Didn't you see how upset Su Mei was? If Su Mingtang hadn't intervened, I doubt the merger would have gone through today.” Chen Yaru shuddered at the thought.

“Don't worry, a little hiccup like that won't derail us,” Zhang Xiaolong assured her confidently. “Besides, I wanted to show her that you're irreplaceable, both to Soaring Dragon and to me.”

“You really didn't need to go to such lengths. As long as Soaring Dragon thrives in the future, I can handle a bit of discomfort,” Chen Yaru said earnestly, aware that all his efforts were for her.

Zhang Xiaolong chuckled heartily. “Ever since we met, you've been the one making sacrifices for me. During the Strong Dragon auction, you gambled everything on me. Now, giving you Soaring Dragon is the least I can do. I won't let you face hardships.”

“Hubby...” Overwhelmed with emotion, Chen Yaru leaned in for a passionate kiss.

Zhang Xiaolong welcomed her affection wholeheartedly, and soon their room was a whirlwind of romance, the passion between them only intensifying.

......

The merger between Strong Dragon and Soaring Dragon quickly became the talk of the town.

One was a former titan, the other a new powerhouse on the scene. Their union was a force to be reckoned with, a challenge no ordinary company could easily meet.

Yet, within Soaring Dragon, harmony was lacking.

As they were conversing, the sound of an argument drifted in from outside.

“Is this the proposal you've come up with?” Su Mei's voice was piercing, her tone causing furrowed brows, “After all this time, you present me with a proposal that seems like child's play. Do you think this is a game? What do you think this place is?”

“I'll redo the proposal...” The retort was soft but held its ground against the anger, sounding merely subdued.

Su Mei's irritation flared at the calm response, “What kind of attitude is that? I want to know if you're still interested in your job. If not, feel free to submit your resignation now. I'll approve it on the spot.”

Chen Yaru and Su Mei emerged through the door, witnessing the scene, yet Yaru had no intention of intervening.

With Zhang Xiaolong present, she left the matter in his hands.

“Yaru and I are well aware of Jingjing's planning talent,” Zhang Xiaolong stepped forward with ease, “Back when Soaring Dragon was a small company, she could craft the most fitting plans at minimal cost. Su Mei, you shouldn't assess her work with your usual metrics. Sometimes, you only realize the value of her ideas after giving them a chance. Otherwise, you, as the decision-maker, might miss out on the best opportunities.”

“And who might you be?” Su Mei's displeasure grew as he defended his colleague, challenging him, “What's your role at Soaring Dragon? If I recall correctly, the agreement stated I only answer to the CEO, and that's not you, is it?”

Zhang Xiaolong smiled and nodded, “Correct, you can disregard my comments. However, Jingjing is my sister. If you can't see her worth, I'll have no choice but to take her talents somewhere they're appreciated. Does that satisfy you?”

With that, he took Yang Jingjing by the hand and, under Su Mei's astonished and furious gaze, they walked out of the Soaring Dragon Company's doors, step by step.

“Watching your man walk away holding another woman's hand, doesn't that bother you? For all we know, they could be off to a hotel right now!” Su Mei spat out to Chen Yaru, fuming.

“Manager Su, it seems you're taking quite an interest in my personal life,” Chen Yaru said, not with anger but with a hint of amusement. She took a couple of steps toward the office before pausing and looking back. “Just a heads-up—Xiaolong is quite traditional. He's fond of gentle and adorable girls. Coming on too strong won't make a favorable impression on him.”

“What are you implying?” Su Mei asked, momentarily taken aback.

Was Chen Yaru implying she had a chance with Zhang Xiaolong?

“Don't get the wrong idea,” Chen Yaru said, her tone shifting back to its former seriousness. “I'm simply pointing out that moving forward, you might have more on your plate. I hope you can manage your energy without spreading yourself too thin.”