And Shao Xiaoqi even used the relatively rare adjective "cool."
Guo Bing even subconsciously pulled out the glasses from his pants pocket... after all, they were still at some distance.
When they gathered by the window, they saw the Bell 407, which had just landed and stopped on the makeshift helipad, with its cabin door open and two women emerging first.
The one on the left was quite ordinary, except for those glossy legs under the sunlight, but the woman on the right was a real head-turner.
A black sporty tank top paired with straight-leg jeans perfectly showcased her tall figure and curvy silhouette. Even with sunglasses partially concealing her face, her exposed features were bold, striking, and a bit aloof.
She was the type of woman you’d feel an urge to conquer the moment you saw her, yet you might also lack the confidence to do so.
"Which family’s heiress from Hang City is this, do you know her, Xiaoqi?"
Zhang Zhiyuan, who usually wasn’t interested in women, surprisingly had his eyes lit up and asked.
Shao Xiaoqi was about to shake his head when he saw both women turn around simultaneously. The girl in the short skirt on the left even enthusiastically stretched her hand into the cabin to help someone out.
Then they saw a handsome young man in formal wear and sunglasses stepping out of the cabin, and from the positioning...
It was clear that he was the real owner of the helicopter.
"Holy, what is Zhou Wang doing here!"
"So it was Uncle Zhou..."
"Oh, I just started liking her and got heartbroken immediately; since it’s Uncle Zhou, then fine, fine."
The three of them exclaimed simultaneously, though each with different sentiments.
Zhang Zhiyuan stared blankly at the two, confused, "Did you guys know Zhou Wang would be here?"
"Young Master Zhang, it feels like you’re the one who’s missing out here."
Shao Xiaoqi said perplexed, "This BSK shareholders meeting was organized by Zhou Wang. He’s the major shareholder of BSK now, don’t tell me you didn’t know!"
"What?"
Zhang Zhiyuan, for the nth time, was taken aback.
Zhou Wang had acquired BSK shares and became the major shareholder?
After being stunned, Zhang Zhiyuan suddenly understood. No wonder Zhang Shihao’s tone was off this morning, as if it was a given he would be here.
From his second uncle’s perspective, he probably thought Zhang Zhiyuan was aware of this, or perhaps Zhang Shihao assumed he was just here to hitch a ride...
Finally figuring everything out, Young Master Zhang was both amused and resigned, but it was fine; he had come to Hang City mainly to see Zhou Wang anyway, and meeting him here saved some trouble.
"Do you think we should go down to greet him?"
At this time, Shao Xiaoqi asked Guo Bing.
From understanding Guo Bing to wanting to become Guo Bing, Shao Xiaoqi’s current goal was to surpass Guo Bing, definitely let Zhou Wang see his "sincerity"...
Well, it’s better than calling Zhou Wang "Dad," right?
Shao Xiaoqi believed Zhou Wang would reciprocate his actions and not covet his mom anymore.
...Mainly because there was no other option.
"Forget it, let’s just wait here for him."
Guo Bing hesitated for a moment but shook his head. With so many people in the lobby, it’d be too awkward!
Even though he no longer resisted Zhou Wang, he still wanted to retain some dignity.
Listening to the conversation, Zhang Zhiyuan, having accepted the facts, couldn’t help but feel amused. Damn, these two brothers seemed to be taking Zhou Wang as a serious elder!
Thinking about Cheng Qing from Yi County, whose social rank dropped after just one extra meal, Zhang Zhiyuan clicked his tongue.
Three little unfortunates!
Luckily, I can still interact with Zhou Wang as an equal; by that logic, I’m their uncle too?
With this thought, Zhang Zhiyuan burst into laughter, leaving Guo Bing and Shao Xiaoqi puzzled.
...
In fact, the choice of West Lake Golf Club in Hang City for the gathering was not Zhou Wang’s idea.
With his temperament, he would have directly chosen a beautiful outdoor spot with mountains and rivers, grilled some barbecue, and drank beer to enjoy the night.
But often in this world, you can’t just choose what you like most but what fits best.
The BSK shareholders were a complex bunch, comprising public figures and some shady capital representatives, necessitating a location ensuring privacy with ample activity space.
Whether or not you golf was unimportant in times like these; the sport, originating among royalty and nobility, was now labeled "high society socializing."
Thus, it was the most fitting for such occasions.
And don’t think all the bigwigs here love golf; it’s just the trend, and these settings are indeed suitable for unwinding and chatting, gradually becoming popular among certain classes.
Those who would delve into techniques and flaunt terms like "eighteen holes, seventy-two strokes," "lost balls, spin shots" often were middle-class emulators...
From the helicopter, this is indeed the earliest and only Zhe Province golf course approved by the national X Yuan for construction, much better than the one by Dianchi Lake in Ming City.
Visually, the practice range here alone was several times larger than that at Dianchi Golf Course in Ming City.
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Upon descending the helicopter, Zhou Wang bid farewell to Moli from Hangflux Aviation and nodded smilingly to the two pilots, thanking them for bringing him, before heading inside with Jiang Qingkui under the guidance of a jogging club attendant.
Arriving via the private elevator to the second floor, Zhou Wang was momentarily in disbelief when the doors opened.
What the heck?
Standing neatly in the hallway were my favorite nephews?
He had barely considered that Shao Xiaoqi might be joining Luo Meiling for the excitement... perhaps guarding against his flirting with her mother, too.
But he hadn’t expected Zhang Zhiyuan and Guo Bing to be here too.
"Xiaobing, Young Master Zhang, what brings you here?"
Zhou Wang, of course, was delighted; having peers around injected some fun elements he loved into this otherwise business-heavy gathering.
"Uncle Zhou, I arrived in Hang City last night to specifically catch up with you and Xiaoqi. Upon hearing about this shareholder meeting, I tagged along."
Guo Bing stepped forward laughingly, "Oh, right, my dad sends his regards and wants to know when you’ll be in Magic City so he can make time to host you."
"Kindly send my regards back to Old Brother Guo too. As for going to Magic City, it might take a bit. I’ll notify him ahead when I plan to visit."
Zhou Wang responded with a smile, then stepped forward and lightly hugged Zhang Zhiyuan.
"When did you get here?"
"Just this morning. I only just learned this gathering was organized by you, otherwise, I thought my second uncle dragged me to be muscle..."
Zhang Zhiyuan shook his head with a chuckle.
"Come on, let’s talk inside."
Zhou Wang patted his shoulder, then remembered something, briefly introduced Jiang Qingkui beside him, "Jiang Qingkui, a sister of mine, now serves as my secretary."
Zhou Wang intentionally emphasized the dual roles, prompting a more respectful approach toward Jiang Qingkui from the others.
They refrained from presumptuously shaking hands with Jiang Qingkui, with only Shao Xiaoqi looking a bit conflicted, quietly asking Zhou Wang:
"Should I call her sister or aunt?"
His voice, not particularly low, reached Jiang Qingkui’s ears, causing her to throw a puzzled look his way.
She had earlier heard them calling Zhou Wang "Uncle," now confirming her initial hearing was correct...
What a tangled mess of relationships!
The two were not that young either, with Guo Bing evidently older than Zhou Wang, how come they called him "Uncle"?
Shao Xiaoqi’s question also left Zhou Wang momentarily taken aback before he quietly said, "For now, just call her sister."
Shao Xiaoqi immediately understood, becoming less worried about Zhou Wang flirting with his mom; clearly, Jiang Qingkui was a noticeable upgrade.
Having introduced the trio to Jiang Qingkui, they all headed towards the private room.
Just approaching the room door, Zhang Shihao, possibly alerted by the noise, came out smiling to greet.
"Bro, you arrived quicker than I expected!"
"Second brother, I flew over..."
"I noticed, bro. Your helicopter wasn’t purchased, right?"
"Of course not, just a short-term rental anyone can use. No point buying when I’m not permanently in Hang City, wouldn’t you agree, second brother?"
As the two talked, initially, Zhang Zhiyuan was smiling along, but as Zhang Shihao kept saying "bro" and Zhou Wang replying "second brother," back and forth, his smile froze.
Who am I, where am I, and what are they doing?
Second uncle, please don’t!