"Sister Zhou, what brings you here?"
Lin Fan rubbed his stomach and greeted her with a smile.
"Xiao Fan, who was that just now?" Zhou Yi asked curiously.
"A friend."
Lin Fan didn't want to say more.
"An expert?"
"You could say that."
Lin Fan grinned, some things were implied without words.
Zhou Yi walked into the room, "Introduce us when you have time, let's be friends."
Lin Fan shook his head gently, "Her temperament is very... how should I put it, in short, if you see her in the future, it's best to stay away from her. Otherwise, if you accidentally offend her, losing your life would be a minor matter."
The bodyguard turned his head away, looking unimpressed.
Who was he trying to scare?
Did he think society was lawless to the point where lives were lost so easily?
"For example, this gentleman, next time, please do not make eye contact with her."
Lin Fan saw the bodyguard's defiance and specifically reminded him.
He couldn't keep an eye on Wang Xiaoli every day. If this woman really wanted to kill someone, it would be as easy as eating and drinking.
"I understand."
Zhou Yi could tell he wasn't joking. She turned back and said sternly, "Did you hear that?"
"Understood, boss."
Facing his superior, the bodyguard put away his arrogance and nodded respectfully.
Lin Fan smiled and shook his head, hoping this bodyguard would take his warning to heart.
Otherwise, if he lost his life in some muddled way one day, it would be quite unfair.
"A distraction, and I forgot the main thing."
Zhou Yi patted her forehead, "Xiao Fan, the matter I asked you to handle, did you forget it?"
"What matter?"
Lin Fan immediately remembered: the construction project for Borun Hospital.
"Oh no, I really did forget!"
He looked ashamed, "I'll ask for you right now."
"It's too late!"
Zhou Yi said with frustration, "Borun Medicine has even issued the tender announcement. Although I'm not afraid of anyone if we bid fairly according to the rules, according to the information I have, this project seems to have already been decided internally."
Lin Fan felt something was seriously wrong.
He had only been away for a few days, how could things have escalated like this?
"Su Yurou should have some influence at Borun Medicine. Didn't you ask her?"
"Don't mention that shrew."
Zhou Yi cursed hatefully, "I went to see her specifically once, and I didn't expect her to act like that. Hmph, she's really grown up. She's no longer the beauty salon owner who used to give me massages."
"Sister Zhou, don't worry. What exactly did she say?"
"She complained to me, saying she had no power, that no one in the company took her seriously. Let alone big projects, she couldn't even handle buying toilet paper."
Zhou Yi chuckled helplessly, "Heh, she also said that President Zheng makes the final decisions on company matters, and that I should find the fifth young lady of the Zheng family directly, or come to you."
"Why didn't you call me?" Lin Fan asked, confused.
"Such a big matter, how can it be explained clearly over the phone," Zhou Yi complained.
Lin Fan thought about it; even though his relationship with Zheng Yue was unusual, such a significant matter required a face-to-face conversation.
"I'll look into it. If possible, we'll get the project back. Since it can be internally awarded to someone else, there's no reason why it can't be given to my Sister Zhou." Lin Fan said confidently.
"Xiao Fan, with those words, I feel relieved."
Zhou Yi was greatly pleased, "By the way, I know which real estate company it's internally awarded to. Have you heard of Yuanqiao Real Estate?"
"I seem to... have a slight impression. It's an enterprise from Shimen County, right? How did it get internally awarded?" Lin Fan asked.
"I heard someone pulled some strings, and then the executive vice president made the decision and awarded it to Yuanqiao Real Estate. Actually, judging by the norms, this project isn't that lucrative. But I just feel very frustrated," Zhou Yi replied.
"Alright, don't be frustrated. I will definitely help you get the project back. I definitely won't let you suffer any loss."
Lin Fan looked at the aggrieved Zhou Yi, supported her arm, and they walked out together.
The three got into the car and headed for Shimen County.
On the way, Lin Fan asked the driver to stop midway and bought some bread and milk to fill their stomachs.
"Xiao Fan, you haven't eaten yet?"
Guilt appeared on Zhou Yi's face.
"Yeah, it was just around lunchtime when you came to find me."
Lin Fan tore open the bread wrapper and ate heartily, picked up the milk, sucked it through the straw, and swallowed with satisfaction.
Zhou Yi felt heartbroken, "There's juice in the car. Let me see if there's anything else to eat."
She opened the small refrigerator next to her, looking for something to go with the meal.
"No need to trouble yourself, I'll just fill my stomach," Lin Fan said with a smile.
Zhou Yi felt even more guilty and took a tissue to wipe the corners of Lin Fan's mouth.
"I can do it myself."
Lin Fan felt a bit uncomfortable and took the tissue.
"Eat slowly," Zhou Yi said softly.
"Mm."
The car fell silent. Lin Fan ate very quickly, making even Zhou Yi, who had no appetite, feel hungry.
"Sister Zhou, you haven't eaten either?"
Lin Fan looked up, finding it hard to believe.
He knew Zhou Yi was a person who valued quality of life. After suffering so much in the past, she deserved to enjoy the rest of her life.
Zhou Yi sighed, "Too many worries lately, my appetite hasn't been good."
"Here's one for you. Let's eat together. Eating with someone makes it tastier." Lin Fan handed her a piece of bread.
"Okay, sure."
Zhou Yi took it, tore open the wrapper, and took a small bite.
"Here's the juice for you. The bread is too dry. I can't eat it without drinking something."
Lin Fan unscrewed the juice bottle cap and placed it in Zhou Yi's hand.
Unconsciously, Zhou Yi ate more than half of the bread. Perhaps it was because she had food in her stomach, but she felt much better.
"Sister Zhou, looking at your complexion and your symptoms, you're likely suffering from depression."
Lin Fan observed her carefully for a moment, then continued, "Earlier, I felt your palms were hot. Is your chest also feeling hot?"
Zhou Yi nodded, "Yes, I've been feeling a tightness in my chest recently. I always want to throw off the blankets at night."
"This is a heartache. Is it all because of the Borun Medicine construction project?"
Lin Fan was puzzled. It shouldn't be. Xinghe Real Estate mainly developed commercial properties. A small, unrelated project shouldn't be this significant.
"Xiao Fan, if one day I go bankrupt, will you take me in?"
"Sister Zhou, what are you joking about?"
Lin Fan couldn't believe Zhou Yi would go bankrupt.
Xinghe Real Estate was the leading enterprise in Shimen County, with substantial funds. How could it go bankrupt so easily?
"I was just kidding."
Zhou Yi smiled, but her expression seemed very serious.
Lin Fan scratched his head, "If you go bankrupt, come and stay with me. I'll build you a large villa, and I'll take care of all your expenses. If you still want to do business, I'll invest in you, whatever you want."
A satisfied smile curved Zhou Yi's lips. She knew Lin Fan wasn't lying.
"I just feel so tired. I don't want to manage anything. I have the urge to sell the company."
Her expression was bitter, "But the company is, after all, the legacy left by my parents. If I sell it easily, I'm afraid I won't have the face to see them in the afterlife."