thefictionvixens Chapter 177 Lou Xiao'e's Purpose
Chapter 177 Lou Xiao'e's Purpose
Lin Zhou was fully aware of Lou Xiao'e's little thoughts. The last time he was invited to inspect Beijing, he even made a special trip to the No. 95 courtyard house.
Lin Zhou also told He Yuzhu that Qin Huairu deliberately refused to have children for him. Upon hearing this, Xu Damao spoke to He Yuzhu with smugness and sarcasm.
Lin Zhou, finding it displeasing, spoke up for Lou Xiao'e, exposing Xu Damao's true colors. He said that Lou Xiao'e not only married well but also had a child, causing Xu Damao to lose face in the courtyard. Moreover, Qin Jingru was chasing and beating her, and was even threatening to divorce her.
Lin Zhou didn't intend to tell Lou Xiao'e about this.
Anyone with eyes could see that when others stood up for her in this kind of situation, there was always a distance between them and her. Only when she returned to the courtyard house herself and stood in front of those people could she truly understand the situation.
Let them see with their own eyes that they can have children and live a happy life, and let them slap those people in the face with their own hands. Only then can they truly vent their anger and make those gossips disappear completely.
So at this moment, Lin Zhou simply followed up on Lou Xiao'e's words, smiling and agreeing, "Then we should definitely take a look around more. There are still many good places in Beijing. We should take the children to see them properly and let them get to know their roots."
"Yes," Lou Xiao'e nodded in deep agreement, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes, which was quickly replaced by a smile.
"After being away for so many years, I always felt like something was missing. Coming back to visit makes me feel at ease."
"By the way, Lin Zhou, is your trip to Beijing on business or personal? Judging from the entourage you've brought, with so many subordinates, you must be busy with a big project, right?"
Having worked in the Zhonghua Industrial Park back then, she naturally knew Lin Zhou's style of doing things. He was always decisive and efficient, and his actions were always large-scale. Now that he had brought so many key members of the group to Beijing, he must have something important to do.
"Official business comes first," Lin Zhou said frankly without mincing words.
"I invested in the Zhonghua Building project in Beijing. It's under construction now. I came to check on the progress and also to handle some follow-up business development matters."
"Zhonghua Building?" Lou Xiao'e's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this, but then she showed a look of understanding.
"I did hear my husband mention that a landmark building is going to be built near Dongzhimen in Beijing. The investor is a big company from Hong Kong. It turns out it's your project! Lin Zhou, you're really something. It's only been a few years since I last saw you, and you've already expanded your business to Beijing. You're getting more and more impressive."
Her words were full of genuine admiration. She knew Lin Zhou was a capable person from the first time she saw his story in many newspapers.
Under his leadership, the Zhonghua Group he founded is thriving and has now expanded its business to Beijing, building a 30-story building. His boldness and ability are truly admirable.
"It's just a small business," Lin Zhou said with a smile, waving his hand modestly. "Compared to Sister Lou, who has both a son and a daughter and a happy family, mine is nothing."
These words struck a chord with Lou Xiao'e, and her smile widened, her eyes brimming with undisguised happiness: "You certainly know how to talk, but to be honest, for a woman in this life, having a happy family and two well-behaved children is enough."
As she spoke, she looked down at her two children beside her, her eyes overflowing with tenderness. She had hesitated before marrying Mr. Chen, now a professor at Hong Kong University, a gentle man with some family wealth.
Of course, compared to a business tycoon like Lin Zhou, she is far inferior, but after so many years of getting along, Teacher Chen has been very considerate to her and dotes on the children. The family lives a warm and harmonious life, which is the happiness she wants.
Su Wanqing and Lou Xiao'e stood there chatting enthusiastically, mostly about everyday things, asking each other about their lives over the years, and talking about their children's funny stories. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
People came and went outside the airport, and every now and then someone would glance over at this group of distinguished people and at the eye-catching Crown sedan, but it was only a fleeting glance before they hurried away.
As they chatted, Lou Xiao'e glanced at the watch on her wrist, a hint of apology on her face, and said:
"Lin Zhou and Wanqing, I'm so sorry, my family, whom my mom contacted, are still waiting outside to pick us up, so I won't chat any longer. This time when I come back, I'll definitely treat you and Wanqing to a meal, and we can catch up properly."
"Of course," Lin Zhou nodded with a smile. "I'll probably be staying in Beijing for a while. We'll get in touch again once you're settled."
"Okay," Lou Xiao'e agreed, then said to Su Guohua, "Uncle Su, I'll take my leave now and come to see you another day."
Su Guohua waved his hand gently: "Have a safe trip."
Afterwards, Lou Xiao'e reminded the two children to say goodbye to Lin Xiaofeng, then, holding the children's hands and accompanied by her assistant, turned and walked towards another area outside the airport. After walking a few steps, she turned back and waved to Su Wanqing, who raised her hand in return. Watching Su Wanqing's figure gradually blend into the crowd, she then looked away.
Lin Xiaofeng tugged at Lin Zhou's sleeve, tilted his head back, and asked:
"Dad, who is this Aunt Lou? I've never seen her before."
"He's an old friend of yours and Dad's," Lin Zhou explained with a smile, rubbing his son's head. "He used to work with your mom; he's a very nice person."
Lin Xiaofeng nodded as if he understood, then turned to look in the direction Lou Xiao'e had left and whispered, "Her daughter is so cute."
Su Guohua watched from the side, a gentle smile on his face, and said to Lin Zhou, "Miss Lou is quite insightful. Now that she has both a son and a daughter, her life is quite fulfilling."
"Yes," Lin Zhou nodded, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes, "Her return is likely to make some people uneasy."
Su Guohua, being so perceptive, immediately understood Lin Zhou's meaning. He simply smiled and shook his head, saying nothing more. Some things are better left unattended; the best outcome is for the parties involved to resolve them themselves.
Seeing that Lin Zhou and the others had finished talking, Liu Yaolong quickly stepped forward and respectfully said, "President Lin, President Su, Uncle Su, Young Master, the car is ready. Shall we go to the hotel now?"
Lin Zhou snapped out of his reverie, glanced at the sky, and saw the afternoon sun gradually setting, casting long shadows on the ground. He nodded and said, "Let's go. Let's go to the hotel first to settle them in, then we'll go back to the courtyard house to stay, and then we'll go to the project site tomorrow."
"Okay." Liu Yaolong replied and quickly stepped forward to open the door of the Crown sedan for Lin Zhou. He then thoughtfully placed his hand on the door frame to prevent Lin Zhou from bumping his head.
Lin Zhou first let Su Guohua and Lin Xiaofeng get into the car, and then he got in himself. The other key members of the group got into the two taxis behind.
Liu Yaolong closed the car door, quickly walked to the driver's seat, got in, and started the car.
The black Crown sedan slowly drove away from the airport, followed closely by taxis, forming a small convoy as they headed towards the city center.
As they got closer to the city center, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but lean against the car window, curiously looking at the scenery outside. The streets of Beijing weren't wide, and most of the cars on the road were bicycles, with only a few buses and cars occasionally visible.
The buildings along the street are simple and have some Ming and Qing dynasty marks, which is completely different from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, but has its own unique charm.
Su Guohua leaned against the car window, gazing out with a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. The environment here was very similar to his hometown. After being away for so many years, coming back to visit still felt very familiar.
Lin Zhou leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes to rest, but the scene of his encounter with Lou Xiao'e flashed through his mind, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
Lou Xiao'e's return to Beijing will surely make things lively at the courtyard house. That kid Xu Damao is probably going to get his comeuppance again.
However, these were all just side issues. His main purpose in coming to Beijing was the Zhonghua Building project. This building was his stepping stone into the northern market and the foundation for the Zhonghua Group's foothold in Beijing, so it could not be taken lightly.