Ever since Huo Zhenyang taught her how to read financial statements, she applied the knowledge actively. She had the store manager send over the financial statements of the past few months and went through them all.

Unconsciously, the night deepened.

The door was pushed open.

Footsteps approached, and before she could lift her head from the computer screen, a deep, magnetic male voice floated over: "Haven’t gone to bed yet?"

She instinctively stuck out her tongue and quickly shut her laptop. It was almost midnight; this man would probably nag again upon seeing her still awake.

As expected, his slightly tired handsome face showed a bit of dissatisfaction. He set the laptop aside, his voice clearly unhappy: "Even Zaizai knows to sleep early when sick."

She watched him standing by the bed, slowly unbuttoning his shirt, getting ready for bed.

If this were a few days ago, she might still feel a bit awkward and uncomfortable, but now she was somewhat distracted and didn’t mind too much, tentatively asking: "Are you going to the shareholders’ meeting at the company tomorrow?"

His slender fingers paused momentarily on his collar, simply uttering a word: "Yeah."

Indeed, how could he just watch his brother replace him?

The position of CEO, he was definitely going to take it back.

The business world is always a war without smoke. Although she trusted his capability, she was still somewhat nervous.

Sensing the young woman’s nervousness, he suddenly leaned down, his tall body close to Jiayi sitting on the edge of the bed, his eyes intensely focused on her delicate cheek.

Her trembling eyelashes and the slightly bewildered look in her eyes all revealed her unease.

Was she nervous about herself? That’s good, even if it’s just a little bit, it was enough to make him feel much better.

He held her chin: "Once this matter is over, we will..."

Realizing what he was about to say, she reflexively moved her face away, slipping out from under his warming fingertips, looking somewhat fearful and also somewhat evasive.

Huo Zhenyang understood, perhaps bringing up remarrying was a bit too soon.

The divorce had happened only a few months ago, and she hadn’t gotten over it yet.

He didn’t say much else, his eyes slightly dimmed but managing to glean a bit of sheen, he ruffled her hair: "Sleep."

She regretted her own hesitation, as she had just thought that during this period she would accommodate him, relieving him of any worries. She wanted to say something, but as she looked up, she saw that he had already taken off his outer garment, revealing a strong, well-proportioned torso, and she was momentarily stunned, her face inexplicably heating up.

He didn’t used to like being so exposed at home, but ever since she moved back to Disheng, he seemed to... 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Especially enjoy parading around the bedroom half-naked.

Was he developing an exhibitionist habit, or was he trying to seduce her?

In any case, she found it quite troubling.

Every night, seeing a living aphrodisiac wandering around before her eyes, how could she not feel flustered and short of breath?

It’s good that she’s not bleeding from the nose...

Lost in her chaotic thoughts, he flipped onto the bed.

She was startled: "You’re not wearing pajamas today?"

He tucked her into the duvet: "Sleeping naked occasionally is good for the body."

"But you never used to sleep naked..."

"I’m starting to focus on health now."

"...Yeah, that’s right, it’s time to start paying attention." She pouted.

The man’s teeth itch with annoyance. What is this young woman implying? Does she think he’s too old or not capable?

If her injuries weren’t still fresh, he would definitely have devoured her alive right now to show her his prowess.

His handsome face sets grimly, displeased, as he suddenly turns her around and embraces her from behind in a semi-punitive manner.

Are all men this petty about such things?

She could almost feel the furious energy from the body behind her and quickly tried to salvage what she had just said, "What I mean is you might have to return to the company soon. With more issues arising, you really need to start taking care of your health..."

This woman’s only cleverness lies in her quick thinking, able to smooth over everything adeptly.

First infuriating him till he’s half-dead, then coaxing him to seventh heaven.

He smacks her round buttocks hard as a form of punishment.

She quickly closes her eyes and curls up in his arms, pretending to sleep seemed the safest bet.

Otherwise, this man could keep teasing her energetically without end.

She could possibly end up limp as mud in his arms, only to be mocked to death by him.

*

Haodu Building.

At today’s shareholders meeting, besides the major shareholders of Huo Group from China attending, as per protocol, a few media representatives were also invited at the entrance of the meeting room.

Inside the meeting room, everyone was present, and the silence was palpable.

Several shareholders, who had traveled from G City in China to Yunling, now cast their gaze towards Su Yan at the forefront of the horseshoe-shaped conference table, waiting for her crucial speech.

Since Huo Tianpei had a stroke, up to now he still remains in recovery in America, without having regained mobility.

Huo Zhenyang had unexpectedly left the group a few months ago, and insider rumors suggested that he had submitted his resignation.

Currently, most of Huo Group’s operations in China are temporarily managed by this newly inducted young Mrs. Huo.

When the major shareholders first heard that Mrs. Huo would manage the group, there were some reservations.

Mrs. Huo was once just Huo Zhenyang’s secretary, without any notable family background or experience. However, it was precisely her devoted care of Huo Tianpei for several years, which endeared her to the old man, that she climbed up her current position.

Several major shareholders from within the group had sided with Huo Tianpei, and even Huo Family’s patriarch at some point, possessing substantial experience. Watching Su Yan suddenly rise and control the business in China, they were naturally discontent.

Moreover, a particular shareholder even wanted to go to America to personally inquire Huo Tianpei about Huo Zhenyang’s resignation and Su Yan’s acting management, but all were suppressed by Su Yan through various means and benevolence.

Su Yan sits in the chairman’s seat.

Today her hair is pulled up, revealing her slender neck, clad in a beige suit custom-made by C Family paired with black high heels, a diamond wristwatch exuding an upscale and arrogant demeanor. Her gaze sweeps arrogantly over the assembled shareholders, her brilliantly maintained, delicate fingers lightly tapping on the table surface, resembling a regent empress.

Several months as a lady of high society and managing the group have made her thoroughly enjoy this superior lifestyle.

Completely unrecognizable from her past self.

The taste of power was truly too wonderful.

As she thought about introducing Huo Zhenxuan into the group and gradually stepping down to make way for him, Su Yan felt distressed, but recalling Huo Zhenxuan’s threat from that day, she had no choice but to speak up:

"I believe, as everyone heard before, the CEO of our group, Mr. Huo, submitted his resignation a few months ago. Changing the CEO is a major affair, to ensure the stock market and economy remain unaffected, I have not made any official statements until now. Today, at the shareholders meeting, I am formally announcing it."

The shareholders were abuzz.

Su Yan continued: "...since Mr. Huo submitted his resignation, there’s a vacuum in the group, hence today I will propose a new member to the board of directors. I hope everyone supports his work in the future."

The shareholders who had seen hints of this in the newspaper now spoke up: "Mrs. Huo, who are you planning to introduce into the group?"