Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 245 The intelligent and gentle Secretary Qin, how can she resist?

The night is blurred.

The Bund is dazzling and vibrant, a dreamlike sight.

Inside the banquet hall, people clinked glasses and toasted each other.

For Qin Shuang, who was attending a high-end dinner party for the first time, tonight was destined to be an eye-opening experience.

She was not surprised by the extravagance of the fine wine and food.

Because we dined at the historic, elegant, and luxurious Peace Hotel.

It is perfectly reasonable to have bottles of aged Moutai, aged for many years, and dishes made with top-quality ingredients, exquisitely presented, and with excellent taste on the dining table.

What truly opened her eyes and deeply shocked her was the fawning and obsequiousness of the wealthy business tycoons towards Zhao Ruilong.

No matter if they are geniuses, stock market gurus, land kings, or textile tycoons, shipping giants, or members of prestigious families.

Each of them was wealthy and powerful, and they were all prominent figures in their respective localities and fields.

Some of them are even well-known entrepreneurs who are on the rich list and frequently appear in news reports.

But tonight.

They competed to perform in front of Zhao Ruilong.

What does it mean to be servile and obsequious?

What is flattery?

How to be shameless and obsequious?

These business elites, wealthy tycoons, and scions of prominent families set an excellent example for Qin Shuang.

This made her realize that having money and power doesn't mean you don't have to offer toasts, say nice things, or put on a smiling face.

Quite the opposite.

The wealthier and more powerful a person is, the more intelligent and adept they are at playing the field.

Moreover, they have a wider network of contacts, more information channels, more frequent social interactions, and richer experiences.

He is often praised and flattered.

Therefore, compared to ordinary people, they are not only more confident in their speech, but also more knowledgeable and better at conversation.

Therefore, they not only know how to find topics to talk about, but also how to adjust the atmosphere.

The flattery and fawning over Zhao Ruilong were also more sophisticated, smooth and unpretentious, without making anyone feel awkward.

Qin Shuang really wanted to use a video camera to record these dinners.

This will make it easier to study frame by frame in the future, showing how these big shots socialize and interact.

Unfortunately……

At a dinner like this, let alone bringing a camera.

No electronic devices, including mobile phones, pagers, and other similar devices, are allowed.

Therefore, apart from pouring drinks and exchanging business cards, Qin Shuang spoke less and listened more, observed more and remembered more.

Hearing your words is worth more than reading books for ten years!

After the dinner, Qin Shuang felt that she had learned more than she had in four years of university.

Zhao Ruilong, who was being toasted repeatedly, became somewhat tipsy even after only taking a small sip.

Back in my room, I sat down on the sofa and immediately felt dizzy.

Feeling dizzy and weak.

I really want to lie down in bed and sleep right away.

"Mr. Zhao, here, have some warm water."

"okay."

Zhao Ruilong slowly sat up and took the water glass.

He saw the beautiful Qin Shuang, who was kneeling beside him with tender affection.

A pair of clear, bright eyes gazed at me with deep affection.

In an instant, I really couldn't hold back anymore.

Since he clearly told Qin Shuang that he had high hopes for her, would focus on cultivating her, and would entrust her with important responsibilities in the future.

This stunningly beautiful woman has become noticeably more proactive these past two days.

They not only became more attentive to their work, but also studied and asked more questions.

They are taking increasingly meticulous care of themselves.

Previously, because he was busy with work and needed to focus on winning over wealthy businessmen in order to raise a large amount of funds, Zhao Ruilong couldn't spare the time to appreciate Qin Shuang's charm and gentle nature.

But tonight...

With the overall situation settled, the work pressure suddenly decreased.

Once you relax, looking at this stunningly beautiful woman, you'll naturally feel a little distracted.

If my second sister hadn't reminded me beforehand to tell her about the situation after the dinner, I wouldn't have been able to find out.

Zhao Ruilong wished he could take this alluring and seductive little vixen right then and there.

After finishing the water in one gulp, Zhao Ruilong handed the cup back to Qin Shuang.

"You must be tired after a long day. Go back to your room and rest!"

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong took out his phone and pressed and held it to turn it on.

"It's so late, do you still have to work?"

Qin Shuang put down her water glass and asked with concern and heartache in her eyes.

"The people I needed to get things done have been taken care of, and the people I didn't need to get things done have also been taken care of. What else is there to be busy with? It's just that my second sister reminded me in advance to give her a call."

As he spoke, Zhao Ruilong dialed a phone number.

He held his phone in one hand, closed his eyes, leaned back on the sofa, and waited for the call to connect.

And what about Qin Shuang?

She first got up and went to draw the curtains in the living room and bedroom.

Then I asked the floor manager to bring over a wooden basin, which I washed repeatedly and then filled with hot water.

Finally, he took his slippers, carried a large basin of hot water, and came to Zhao Ruilong.

However, she had just lifted Zhao Ruilong's right foot and hadn't yet taken off his leather shoes.

While resting with his eyes closed and making a phone call, Zhao Ruilong subconsciously opened his eyes and straightened up.

"What are you doing?"

"You must be tired and exhausted after a long day. Let me make you some hot water to soak your feet."

Qin Shuang smiled sweetly, and Zhao Ruilong's heart melted instantly.

That shy yet considerate gentle smile.

Who the hell can withstand this?

In an instant.

Zhao Ruilong finally understood why heroes have always found it hard to resist the charms of beautiful women.

Because a peerless beauty not only has outstanding looks and figure.

And because of her gentle, water-like beauty, it's truly irresistible.

"What's wrong, Ruilong?"

On the phone, I heard my second sister's urgent voice asking.

"It's nothing. I didn't expect Xiaoshuang to bring me a basin of hot water so I could soak my feet."

"Wow, that's great! Such a beautiful and talented woman is serving you so attentively and gently. You're in for a treat tonight!"

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "It's not that I have a particular taste for this, but the moonlight is just right and the flowers are in full bloom. If I don't wash away the mud from walking in this world, it would seem like I don't understand romance."

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong closed his eyes and leaned back, relaxing.

Qin Shuang gently removed her shoes and socks and placed them into the hot water in the wooden basin.

From the soles of my feet to the top of my head, a warm current instantly flowed through me, making me feel much more relaxed.

this moment.

Zhao Ruilong suddenly remembered that before he traveled through time, he often had to wash clients' feet for business purposes.

It also reminded me of those jokes about washing feet online.

It's not just washing your feet, it's washing away the mud and grime of walking through life.

It's not about squeezing the back, but about squeezing away the rough edges and misfortunes that time has worn away.

When a man can skillfully put on his wristband and calmly wave to call for a replacement technician if he sees an unsatisfactory one, he can achieve this.

When a man understands that foot massage is also a way, and techniques are also methods, and that the way follows nature!

That was a man who had attained enlightenment and achieved transformation and growth!

From then on, he would no longer feel shy or timid, or blush when interacting with any woman!

In my previous life, I had met a few good technicians.

They have outstanding looks, graceful figures, and soft voices.

They don't care about their own cars and houses, but they offer tenderness and romance.

Unfortunately……

The autumn wind thinks of me, gentle and affectionate.

Love rises with the clock, and lingers even when the clock stops!

"Oh dear, Xiaoshuang is just washing your feet, why are you still spouting such pretentious nonsense? Even if you have some ulterior motives, it's nothing more than wanting to make money. Since that's the case, stop pretending to be a gentleman."

"I wasn't pretending. Why would I need to pretend?"

"It's up to you whether you pretend or not. Just don't let Lu Yike know how you play around outside."

After giving a few reminders, the second sister, Zhao Xiaohui, changed the subject.

"So, would you like to rest in Tianhai for a couple of days?"

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "What's there to rest? So many people are waiting to invest with me and make a fortune. I'll be back tomorrow, and in a few days I have to go to Linjiang Jinghai for the groundbreaking ceremony of the wind power project. I can't miss it."

"Alright, let's stop talking for now and enjoy Xiaoshuang's gentleness. We can talk about it when we meet tomorrow!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the second sister immediately hung up the phone, afraid of delaying her brother's good time.

After putting down his phone, Zhao Ruilong closed his eyes and enjoyed the comfort of soaking his feet in hot water and having a woman massage his legs.

I thought the time was right and I would take Qin Shuang, who was already completely convinced of my worth, tonight.

however……

Despite being the crown prince of Handong, he had a powerful background.

These days, I've been putting in a lot of effort to win over various wealthy tycoons and raise huge sums of money.

In addition, I was toasted repeatedly tonight and drank quite a bit.

At this moment, with my whole body relaxed and the alcohol taking effect, I could no longer resist the overwhelming drowsiness.

Before he knew it, Zhao Ruilong had fallen asleep.

After Qin Shuang finished massaging her legs, she dared not make any further movements.

After washing your feet, find a towel, gently dry them, and put on your slippers.

After tidying up, Qin Shuang laid Zhao Ruilong down flat and covered him with a blanket.

Turn off the main living room light, leaving only the hallway light emitting a soft glow.

I picked up my bag and went to the coffee table, taking out my phone, which had been switched off for almost a day.

The phone rang as soon as I turned it on.

Startled, Qin Shuang quickly covered her face with both hands, afraid of waking Zhao Ruilong.

Fortunately, Zhao Ruilong was not woken up, but as soon as he let go of her hand, a text message arrived.

After glancing at the text message, Qin Shuang looked at Zhao Ruilong again.

He was completely still, breathing evenly, and sleeping soundly.

She walked slowly into the bedroom and gently closed the door.

Then Qin Shuang dialed her best friend Wan Qianru's number.

"My dear Secretary Qin, you finally called me back! Now that you've climbed up the ladder and are clinging to President Zhao's coattails, have you forgotten your best friend? You're not going to become a heartless woman who forgets her friends for the sake of a pretty face, are you?"

As soon as the call connected, Wan Qianru launched into a sarcastic remark at Qin Shuang.

It was she who gave Qin Shuang the advice back then: it was too difficult to get into a large state-owned enterprise, and it was difficult to get ahead by taking the civil service exam and trying to get a government job.

It would be better to work for Huilong Group, which has a strong background; the salary and benefits are good, and the career prospects are also promising.

Wan Qianru already knew that the real boss behind Huilong Group was Zhao Xiaohui, and with the power and background of her father Zhao Lichun, Huilong Group never had to worry about not having business.

She also knew that Zhao Xiaohui had a younger brother named Zhao Ruilong, who was imprisoned for causing a traffic accident. If Qin Shuang could get close to Zhao Ruilong, how could she not soar to great heights?

For this reason, Wan Qianru not only arranged for Qin Shuang to work at Huilong Group, but also provided her with financial assistance.

Otherwise, given Qin Shuang's family's circumstances, how could they afford all sorts of designer brands?

The clever Qin Shuang knew, of course, that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

The so-called 'best friend' actually has ulterior motives.

It's understandable that he would persuade himself to work at Huilong Group based solely on the friendship he formed with his classmates over four years of university.

But the constant stream of large sums of money she received allowed her to buy all sorts of designer clothes, shoes, perfumes, cosmetics, and skincare products, and she would also frequently teach herself how to please and seduce men…

With such painstaking efforts, how could Wan Qianru not have any selfish motives?

Just as the call connected, Wan Qianru made this joking complaint.

Often, people use jokes to express their true thoughts.

Qin Shuang knew that Wan Qianru was afraid that if she succeeded in taking over, she would forget her kindness.

"What do you mean by forgetting friends for a pretty face? I haven't even been promoted yet, I'm just a busy little secretary!"

"Seriously? You're so beautiful, he even took you to stay at the Peace Hotel in Tianhai, how come he hasn't taken advantage of you yet?"

"What to eat? How to eat? I'm busy to death every day."

"What's he so busy with? He's the Crown Prince of Handong, does he really need to be so busy?"

"Of course he's busy with those high-tech things that interest him, like chips and large aircraft, all sorts of technical discussions that are enough to give you a headache."

Qin Shuang did not mention that Zhao Ruilong was busy discussing financing cooperation.

She knew all too well that once this bombshell news was revealed to Wan Qianru...

Even simply buying shares of listed companies in advance can generate substantial profits when the stock price surges after the official announcement of positive news.

After a soft sigh, Wan Qianru suddenly smiled and said:

"It's okay if you don't understand. You're so smart, you'll definitely understand if you study more."

"If you hear any good news, don't forget your best friend!"

Qin Shuang smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll be best friends for life. I'll always remember your help."

……

After a while.

Qin Shuang returned to the living room and placed the many business cards she had received that evening on the coffee table.

Then he took out his notebook and began to take detailed notes.

In addition to basic information such as name, phone number, and workplace.

She also has an exceptional memory, recalling what these people look like and what they said.

In the process of recording this, we not only analyzed their interests and demands, but also learned their communication skills.

If I were to become a senior executive at Huilong Group in the future...

Obviously, in addition to having strong professional skills, one must also learn how to socialize and network.

After taking notes, I repeatedly reviewed and pondered them carefully.

As for what has happened these past few days, the people I've met, and the things I've said...

Qin Shuang, of course, wouldn't tell Wan Qianru any of this information.

I can repay her for her help in the future with money.

How could I risk my promising future?

After I finished cleaning up, it was already past midnight.

Qin Shuang was about to take a nap on the sofa next to her.

As a result, Zhao Ruilong suddenly sat up.

"What's wrong, Mr. Zhao?"

Startled, Qin Shuang hurriedly asked.

"I need to pee, I need to go to the toilet!"

Zhao Ruilong put on his slippers and went straight to the bathroom.

There wasn't even time to close the door.

So much so that Qin Shuang could hear the rushing water even in the living room.

I didn't eat much food at the dinner, but I drank quite a lot of alcohol.

After returning to my room, I drank a large glass of warm water, so it was inevitable that I would wake up in the middle of the night needing to urinate.

Qin Shuang got up and went to the bathroom door.

"You didn't eat much tonight, you must be hungry by now, how about we order some late-night snacks?"

"I'm not really hungry, but my mouth is dry. Could you get me a glass of water?"

Zhao Ruilong flushed the water, turned around, and went to the sink.

After washing my face, I started rinsing my mouth.

Through the mirror, I saw Qin Shuang, still dressed in a business suit, standing tall and graceful outside, holding a water glass.

She looked at me with such affection, just like a loving wife who dotes on her husband.

"what time is it?"

"We should hurry!"

"Then put the water glass on my bedside table, and then hurry back to wash up and go to sleep!"

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong buried his head and rinsed his mouth.

Two hands reached around her waist and wrapped around her abdomen.

A subtle fragrance wafted through the air as Qin Shuang gently embraced Zhao Ruilong from behind.

"Let me stay with you tonight, okay?"

Zhao Ruilong was stunned.

"How about we wait a few days?"

"why?"

Zhao Ruilong slowly turned around.

Looking at Qin Shuang's weak and pitiful appearance.

"I suddenly remembered that you've stopped drinking ice water yesterday, instead of just pouring me warm water. Is it because you've started your period?"

Qin Shuang blushed instantly, lowered her head shyly, and gently bit her red lips with her pearly teeth.

That hatred in my heart!

Why did my period have to come these past few days?

"Alright, it's getting late. You must be tired after a long day. Go back and wash up and get some rest!"

"We have a long future ahead of us, there's no need to rush. Anyway, you're mine..."

Before he could even utter the word "person," Zhao Ruilong's lips were sealed shut.

Since that's the case, why be so polite?

After being out for so many days, I'm like a volcano that's been building up.

Why play hard to get at this point?

Since respect won't get you to back down, then don't blame me for being impolite...