Chapter 44: Spring Warmth and Blooming Flowers

  The sweet fragrance of osmanthus is surrounded by Beihu Lake, far away from the hustle and bustle and pollution of the city, as if it were a paradise on earth.

  Entering the neighborhood, passing through a stone bridge imitating Hanbaiyu, you can see the striking "A" character on the lamp post from afar. Building 2 is located in a sparkling area, with a milky white small building surrounded by dark green osmanthus trees, shining under the soft corridor lights, swaying out a rich and intense water town atmosphere.

  Chu Tian Shu adjusted her breathing and pressed the doorbell.

  Like all men, when faced with a woman's invitation, he couldn't help but flash a thought of being overly familiar. However, when a green-clothed, green-skirted, black-leather-booted cold-faced girl appeared in front of Chu Tian Shu, this thought was like a burning flame encountering a basin of cold water, and it was instantly extinguished.

  "Is that Mr. Chu?" The green-clothed girl stared at Chu Tian Shu through the iron gate for a moment before asking in an icy tone.

  The voice wasn't loud, but Chu Tian Shu's first impression wasn't her rare Northeastern accent in Qingyuan City, but a single word: cold!

  The green-clad girl's gaze was like a sharp dagger, exuding a murderous aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

  "Yes." Chu Tian Shu felt a chill run down his spine, and with great effort, he managed to force out a faint smile.

  "Director Wu is in the living room on the second floor, please!" Still with a cold expression, as if to keep people at arm's length.

  Is there such hospitality?

  Chu Tian Shu couldn't help but feel a sense of discomfort in his heart. This was the attitude of the rich towards the poor, no matter if you were their benefactor who saved their life.

  As she reached the door, Chu Tian Shu finally got a clear look at the girl who had opened the door for her. The girl was wearing a military green tight-fitting shirt that accentuated her slender and sexy figure, a military green short skirt, black long boots, and her well-proportioned and powerful long legs shone brightly under the green clothes and black boots.

  Chu Tian Shu thought to herself: If you exclude that oppressive apathy from her body, she's still a pretty interesting girl.

  "What are you staring at? Change your shoes!" The girl in green opened the door and pulled out a pair of leather slippers.

  Chu Tian Shu lowered his head and obediently changed into slippers.

  "Please go upstairs!" The green-clothed girl stepped aside and let Chu Tian Shu walk ahead.

  She took off her long boots and was only slightly shorter than Chu Tian Shu.

  The young woman held the little boy's hand and welcomed him at the foot of the stairs.

  "Hello, I'm Ling Rui's mother, Wu Mengdie." The young woman spoke first, her voice steady and soft, extending a hand to Chu Tian Shu.

  "Hello, Chu Tian Shu." Chu Tian Shu's hand touched something soft and boneless, a faint scent of fragrance wafted from her body, refreshing and pleasant. His heart skipped a beat, he quickly let go and smiled: "President Wu, you're too polite!"

  "It should be, Ling Rui, call him Uncle." Wu Mengdie patted the little boy's head.

  "Hello, Uncle Chu!" Little Ling Rui greeted Chu Tian Shu very politely, today he was wearing a sportswear suit and looked particularly spirited.

  "Please come in and take a seat." Wu Mengdie said elegantly with a wave of her hand.

  A long table had been set with red wine and dishes. Chu Tian Shu sat on one side, while Wu Meng Die and Ling Rui sat on the other.

  "Hey, where's that girl?" Only after sitting down did Chu Tian Shu realize that the green-clothed girl had only sent him up the stairs before quietly disappearing without a sound.

  "Oh, her name is Leng Xue, my life assistant." Wu Mengdie raised her orchid finger, poured red wine for Chu Tian Shu, wiped the mouth of the bottle with a pink napkin wrapped around it, and then poured a little into her own cup in front of her.

  Wu Mengdie wore a light-colored suit, with shiny black buttons all the way up to her neck, setting off her slender and fair neck, elegant yet not lacking in grandeur.

  The posture of pouring red wine is elegant and refined, with a gentle swaying motion, the long earrings moving in the wind, like a flowing poem, exuding an air of mature nobility from head to toe, making one feel that beneath the dignified appearance of a white-collar worker lies a rich inner world.

  Chu Tian Shu secretly admired: These days have been a real treat for the eyes, having seen several unique and exceptional beauties!

  Despite this, the Wu Mengdie in front of him still made his heart beat slightly faster.

  It is known that a woman who has experienced many things in life has a unique charm, especially those with good figures, skin color and looks are more likely to tempt countless men than women of any age.

  In front of an elegant woman, Chu Tian Shu seemed to be infected and was also polite and courteous, neither arrogant nor humble.

  Ling Rui put his hands on his knees, sitting upright like a little adult, and at first glance, it was clear that he had received good education and was very well-behaved and polite.

  Wu Mengdie raised her cup, swirled it a few times, and said gratefully: "Mr. Chu, thank you for standing up to save Ling Rui, please allow me to express my gratitude."

  Intuitively, Chu Tian Shu knew that Wu Meng Die was not an ordinary person. He raised his cup and smiled: "President Wu, it's just a small effort, no need to be so polite."

  Wu Mengdie took a sip and said with a smile: "Hehe, Mr. Chu, a drop of water in need should be repaid with a gushing spring, let alone this life-saving favor. I have some humble wine at home, not enough to show respect, please help yourself."

  Although it was just a few home-cooked dishes, they were made very refreshing and delicious, but both parties were too polite, so the meal wasn't particularly enjoyable.

  Ling Rui also toasted Chu Tian Shu once with juice.

  "Director Wu, I thought you were a successful businessman, but I didn't expect your culinary skills to be so good."

  Wu Mengdie waved her hand: "I don't have this skill, it's all thanks to Leng Xue."

  Since the topic wasn't quite right, Chu Tian Shu asked again: "Director Wu, how did you get my phone number?"

  Wu Mengdie smiled slightly: "Hehe, what I want to know, I will definitely find out." As she spoke, she stood up and took a business card from the tea table and handed it to Chu Tian Shu. "This is my phone number, we can keep in touch often."

  The business card is printed very delicately, with a logo at the top right corner, and only has a name and a mobile phone number below it. There are no unnecessary things like company names or titles, making it clear that this is a personal contact method.

  Sat down again, drank some more red wine, Wu Mengdie used public chopsticks to give Chu Tian Shu dishes, both enthusiastic and thoughtful, the dinner table began to relax, Ling Rui smiled and listened to their idle chat, never casually interrupting.

  Wu Mengdie smiled and asked: "Mr. Chu, where are you from?"

  "Linjiang City, Wangcheng County."

  "Oh, how did you end up in Qingyuan?"

  "I'm here for a government job interview."

  "Not simple. Which school did you graduate from?"

  "Jingjiang College of Economics and Management."

  Wu Mengdie knocked on the table and said softly, "Hehe, I also studied MBA at LinDa Business School, so we are actually alumni."

  Chu Tian Shu hastily raised his wine cup and stood up, laughing as he said: "Then I must toast my senior sister."

  "Wu Mengdie waved her hand and said: 'Xiao Chu, sit down, sit down. As fellow disciples of the same master, we also share a kind of fate.'"

  Chu Tian Shu sat down and clinked glasses with Wu Meng Die, both of them taking a small sip.

  Wu Mengdie asked again: "Xiao Chu, what are you doing in Qingyuan?"

  "Sister, sorry, I'm just doing some odd jobs at the Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission."

  "Oh, what a great department."

  Chu Tian Shu's face slightly showed a blush, he glanced around and smiled: "Compared to my master sister, I'm ashamed, ashamed."

  Wu Mengdie smiled slightly: "Xiao Chu, you're still young, as long as you work hard, material things will come sooner or later."

  "Sister, you're talking like you're really old."

  "Isn't it?" Wu Mengdie took a glance at Ling Rui, implying that they were all grown up now.

  Chu Tian Shu smiled and shook his head.

  Wu Mengdie didn't continue to discuss this boring topic with Chu Tianshu, she glanced at Ling Rui and said: "Rui Rui, don't you have something to say to Uncle Chu?"

  "Hmm, Uncle Chu, can you promise me one thing?" Ling Rui asked, looking up with his round face.

  "You go ahead and say it."

  "Uncle Chu, can you promise me first?"

  Chu Tian Shu looked at Ling Rui and then at Wu Meng Die, nodded and said: "Alright, Uncle agrees with you."

  "That's great, Uncle Chu! My grandfather asked me to give you a gift. You must accept it!" Ling Rui said excitedly.

  "Alright." Chu Tian Shu had thought of this a long time ago. Rich people almost all have a strange habit, which is that they don't like to owe others a favor.

  Chu Tian Shu readily agreed, and Wu Meng Die immediately spoke up: "Mr. Chu, what do you need? A house, a car, or stocks, anything is fine."

  Chu Tian Shu secretly cursed, what a big mouthful, she said these few things, he didn't have any of them. To be honest, he wanted all of them. However, from Wu Meng Die's tone, he heard disdain and from the bottom of his heart, as a man, it was really hard to accept a woman's condescending gift, which would make him think of derogatory terms like "eating soft rice".

  If it were Ling Rui's grandfather who said this, Chu Tian Shu might have considered accepting it calmly.

  "Big sister, what you said is exactly what I need right now. However, as for material things, I still hope to obtain them through my own efforts, rather than someone's charity!"

  Wu Mengdie rarely smiled, revealing a look of appreciation, and said: "I understand what you mean, but this is the idea of the child's grandfather, and I have to obey. Rui Rui is the grandfather's darling, who values it more than his own life. You saved Rui Rui's life, and he said that the Ling family still has some strength, and no matter how they repay it, it's not excessive."

  Chu Tian Shu's heart was racing with excitement as a strange thought suddenly popped into his head: Am I going to get rich?!

  However, Chu Tian Shu politely declined and said: "Sister, please tell Ling Cuo's grandfather that I understand his kind intentions. I rescued Cuo not because I wanted to gain something in return; if it were someone else's child, I would still lend a helping hand."

  At this time, Ling Rui was anxious, he grabbed Chu Tian Shu's hand and shook it while saying: "No way, no way, Uncle Chu, you promised me, you can't go back on your word."

  Wu Mengdie also became serious and said: "Xiao Chu, please consider the feelings of the elderly as well. If you insist on refusing, I think he will be very sad."

  "Alright." Chu Tian Shu could only nod his head, and suddenly said: "Then lend me 100,000 yuan."

  "What do you want 100,000 yuan for?" Wu Mengdie was shocked.