Chen Qingdi sat in his office, nodding in satisfaction as he looked over the Mingyue Group’s financial report. The company’s performance had been on a steady incline recently, which made him feel very gratified.
He stood up, walked to the window, and gazed down at the cityscape below.
After a moment, he turned, returned to his desk, and dialed Shen Mingyue’s number.
“Mingyue, could you come here for a moment? I have something to discuss with you,” Chen Qingdi said.
Before long, Shen Mingyue walked into the office. Seeing the joy on Chen Qingdi’s face, she asked, “What is it, Cyan Emperor?”
Chen Qingdi handed her the financial report, smiling. “Take a look at this. Our company’s performance has been excellent lately.”
Shen Mingyue took the report and examined it closely. Even though she was Chen Qingdi’s wife, she was also very familiar with the company’s operations. After she finished reading, a delighted expression appeared on her face as well.
“This is wonderful news,” Shen Mingyue said. “We should definitely celebrate.”
Chen Qingdi nodded. “I had the same thought. I want to host a cocktail party and invite some of our important clients and partners.”
“That’s a great idea,” Shen Mingyue said. “But shouldn’t we also invite some of our own people to attend? They’re part of the company too, after all.”
Chen Qingdi thought for a moment. “That works. We could also hold a corporate operations meeting at the same time, to let everyone know how the company is progressing.”
“So where should we host this party?” Shen Mingyue asked.
“I’ve thought of the perfect place,” Chen Qingdi said. “Medical God Island. The scenery is beautiful, the facilities are top-notch, and it’s ideal for an event like this.”
“Medical God Island?” Shen Mingyue mused. “That place is indeed perfect. It would also be a chance for everyone to relax.”
Chen Qingdi nodded. “Good. I’ll call Lone Wolf and have him start the preparations.”
Lone Wolf was the manager of Medical God Island and a good friend of Chen Qingdi.
He was thrilled when he received Chen Qingdi’s call.
“Boss, you’re coming to Medical God Island to host an event?” Lone Wolf asked.
“That’s right,” Chen Qingdi said. “We’re planning to host a cocktail party and a corporate operations meeting there.”
“No problem,” Lone Wolf said. “Rest assured, I’ll take care of everything.”
“Good,” Chen Qingdi said. “After this event is over, I plan to promote you to Vice President of Mingyue Group, while you continue to manage Medical God Island.”
Lone Wolf was instantly overcome with excitement. He had always dreamed of joining Mingyue Group’s core management team. Now, that opportunity had finally arrived.
“Thank you for your trust,” Lone Wolf said. “Don’t worry, I’ll give my all to the company.”
Chen Qingdi chuckled. “I’m looking forward to seeing what you can do. Now, hurry up and get everything ready. We’ll be arriving soon.”
After hanging up, Lone Wolf immediately sprang into action.
He began issuing orders to his subordinates while simultaneously brainstorming how to make the event an absolute success.
He knew this was a crucial opportunity for his career, and he couldn’t afford a single misstep.
Meanwhile, in the Mingyue Group offices, Shen Mingyue and Ye Shiqi were also discussing the details of the event.
Ye Shiqi was Chen Qingdi’s confidante and the company’s Director of Public Relations.
She believed the event wasn’t just about celebrating the company’s success, but also about showcasing its corporate culture and brand image.
Therefore, she proposed including some interactive activities at the party so that clients and employees could get to know each other better.
“I think that’s an excellent suggestion,” Shen Mingyue said. “It will also help build company cohesion.”
As everyone was busy with preparations, Li Shuang’Er and Gu Shuang’Er joined the discussion.
They were now senior executives at the company, as well as Chen Qingdi’s women.
They believed the event should focus on employee engagement, making everyone feel like a valued part of the company.
So, they proposed presenting awards to outstanding employees during the operations meeting to incentivize everyone to work even harder.
「A few days later」
Chen Qingdi, along with most of Mingyue Group’s senior executives and relevant technical staff, set off for Medical God Island. The large contingent traveled in a procession of three tour buses.
Chen Qingdi was on the first bus, with his wife, Shen Mingyue, seated beside him.
Shen Mingyue was dressed in an elegant qipao that accentuated her graceful figure and beautiful features. She leaned against Chen Qingdi’s shoulder, enjoying the scenery outside the window.
“Cyan Emperor, what’s this trip to Medical God Island for, exactly?” Shen Mingyue asked curiously.
“This trip is for a collaboration on a medical project for Mingyue Group,” Chen Qingdi explained. “We need to discuss the details with the manager of Medical God Island.”
“Oh, I see,” Shen Mingyue nodded. “Then when will we be back?”
“I’m not exactly sure. It will depend on how the collaboration talks go,” Chen Qingdi said, sounding a little resigned.
Just then, Ye Shiqi, who was sitting nearby, chimed in. “Chairman Chen, I hear the scenery on Medical God Island is stunning. Will we have a chance to go sightseeing?”
“Of course,” Chen Qingdi answered with a smile. “Medical God Island doesn’t just have beautiful scenery; it also has many historical and cultural landmarks. We can definitely explore in our free time.”
The bus continued down the highway, the atmosphere inside relaxed and cheerful.
Everyone chatted and admired the passing scenery, their conversations punctuated by bursts of laughter.
However, as the bus turned onto a remote stretch of road, a problem suddenly arose. The driver slammed on the brakes, jolting everyone forward. He then opened the door and said anxiously, “Chairman, it looks like someone is blocking the road up ahead. I need to get out and take a look.”
Chen Qingdi frowned. ‘This road should have been cleared beforehand,’ he thought. ‘Something like this shouldn’t be happening.’
He got off the bus with a few of his men to investigate.
After getting out, Chen Qingdi saw several figures standing in the middle of the road, just as he’d suspected. They seemed to be intentionally blocking the way. He walked up to them and asked,
“Who are you people? Why are you blocking our path?”
One of the men stepped forward and said arrogantly, “If you want to use this road, you’ll have to pay a toll. Otherwise, you can forget about getting through.”
Chen Qingdi was startled. ‘Robbers?’ he thought. ‘Out here in the middle of nowhere?’
He quickly scanned his surroundings. There was only one road to Medical God Island. On the other side was a steep cliff. Turning back or finding another route would take a great deal of time and effort.