Facing Zhou Yi's question, Susan opened her mouth but didn't know what to say.
She wasn't the project manager, so strictly speaking, she didn't have the right to discuss the future profit distribution of this project.
She knew very well that even if her relationship with Zhou Yi was friendly, such a large investment was beyond what a simple friendship could handle.
Aerospace issues were never minor. Even just orbiting the Earth required billions in funding.
And once that unit was involved, ninety-nine percent of the World's friendships could fade.
So, Susan was very embarrassed.
And as if seeing her embarrassment, Zhou Yi smiled and helped her out of the situation.
"You don't have to answer me now, Darling Susan.
Perhaps you can discuss it with your team and then give me your reply."
This understanding was what Susan needed most right now.
She looked at Zhou Yi gratefully, then smiled gently and said to him.
"I don't know how to thank you, Yi.
Please rest assured, I will definitely strive for the maximum benefit for you."
"These small benefits are not important, Susan.
I just need something to shut up those people below!
If I really cared about these small benefits, I could completely drag you all to the end, forcing you to give me the maximum benefits."
Zhou Yi made a gesture that implied 'you know what I mean,' squinting as he leaned back in his chair.
"I'm not actually very optimistic about this kind of investment with an unclear future.
You have to know, the key reason I'm willing to help you all is because of you, Susan.
You are worthy of my help.
That's enough."
Hearing this, a different kind of brilliance appeared on Susan's face.
"Wow, how should I put this, Yi, thank you.
I don't know how to express my gratitude.
I can only say, thank you!"
"That's enough, Darling Susan.
For me, that's enough."
Zhou Yi smiled, no longer continuing the topic.
And this clearly suited Zhou Lan's wishes.
She didn't want her son to be with such a beautiful woman and only talk about business.
That would be too much of a waste.
Although someone was already calling her grandma now, she really wanted to nurture her grandson from a baby to an adult.
It would be a pity if she left such a regret in her life.
From another perspective, Zhou Lan was very satisfied with a woman like Susan.
Born into a prestigious Family, well-educated, sensible, and beautiful.
After spending so much time together, she had grown to love Susan to a certain extent.
If it weren't for modern society not emphasizing arranged marriages, she would definitely drag her son to the Storm Family to propose herself.
Of course, the current situation wasn't too bad for her either.
The skills Zhou Yi learned during his wild youth seemed to be very useful to this Young Miss Storm.
This seemed to give Zhou Lan a glimmer of hope that her wish would come true.
Without discussing business, the conversational lead was quickly taken over by the two women.
Zhou Lan was a leader in the fashion World, and Susan was clearly her staunch fan.
When the two got together, they naturally talked about topics in the fashion World.
In this regard, Zhou Yi really couldn't get a word in.
His only understanding of the fashion World was that even if you wanted to make a piece of clothing, you needed to make an appointment, which was a waste of time and money.
Then you would be criticized by a bunch of people.
Zhou Yi didn't know why his mother liked this kind of work, but he had clearly developed the good habit of remaining silent.
However, for the current topic, silence was definitely useless.
Because very quickly, the two women present dragged the topic onto him.
"Hey, my Darling Child.
Who picked out your outfit?"
"Uh, me.
What's wrong?"
Zhou Yi opened his eyes, returning to reality from his nap.
He was a little puzzled, wondering how the conversation had turned to him.
"I knew it would be like this!"
Zhou Lan first made a summary, then immediately started scolding.
"Look at your shirt, Child.
I remember the last time we met, you were wearing this style.
How long do you plan to wear this shirt, until the next century?"
"If possible, I personally have no objection."
Zhou Yi forced a smile, hoping to muddle through.
But Zhou Lan didn't give him that chance at all.
"Oh my God, you actually have such a thought.
This is simply a nightmare.
Susan, can you imagine a man being so sloppy?
He actually wants to wear one style of clothing forever."
"That does sound terrible."
Susan replied to Zhou Lan with a smile.
As they chatted, they became a little dissatisfied with just verbal pointing and criticizing.
So, at My Lord Mother's command, Zhou Yi obediently followed them to Zhou Lan's studio.
The rest of the matter was simply a nightmare for Zhou Yi.
So much so that he was only completely freed from it when Mrs.
Hamilton informed them that it was time for dinner.
As for what he had actually experienced, he didn't want to recall even a tiny bit.
However, Zhou Yi did enjoy dinner quite a bit.
The chef hired by Zhou Lan made excellent French cuisine, and the roasted beef, a local British specialty, also tasted wonderfully.
Plus, having a beautiful lady to dine with, Zhou Yi felt that the suffering he endured this afternoon was not in vain.
After dinner and dessert, Susan prepared to bid farewell to Zhou Lan and her son.
At this moment, Zhou Lan looked at the sky and said to Susan.
"The weather isn't very good today, Susan.
Why don't you stay here for the night?
I'll have Mrs.
Hamilton prepare a room for you right away!"
"No, thank you, Ms.
Zhou."
Susan politely declined her offer, saying with an apologetic smile, "You know, with Zhou Yi here, it wouldn't be quite appropriate for me to stay!"
Zhou Lan smiled understandingly; a good girl who kept herself pure also suited her wishes.
She thought for a moment and then said.
"Alright then, Susan.
I'll have Zhou Yi take you back.
You know, London's public security hasn't been very good lately.
There have been many gang Fire fights."
Zhou Lan was referring to the Fire fights that had been plaguing the London police recently.
Both sides were extremely ruthless gangsters.
Very serious clashes had occurred for several consecutive nights.
It was said that many people had died, but the London police had found no evidence.
Neither bodies nor suspects, there were no clues whatsoever.
It was as if these people had appeared out of thin air.
This put immense public pressure on the London police, and even the Prime Minister had come forward to reprimand them.
But even with increased police surveillance, the expected clashes and Fire fights still occurred, not a single one less.
Some even escalated.
This made the citizens of London feel a sense of precariousness.
Susan was no exception; if she hadn't needed to ask Zhou Lan some questions and inquire about Zhou Yi's company, she really wouldn't have wanted to venture out.
Originally, she had planned to take advantage of the darkness to go to Zhou Yi's house, but that plan was abandoned.
After much thought, Susan still succumbed to her fear.
She lowered her head and smiled shyly, saying to Zhou Yi.
"Then I can only trouble you."
"Of course!"
Zhou Yi's face broke into a brilliant smile.
"It's my honor to escort a beautiful Young Miss safely home!"
Watching her son set off, Zhou Lan smiled with satisfaction.
And under her smile and gaze, Zhou Yi temporarily acted as the driver, driving Susan's car towards the destination she indicated.
Here, Zhou Yi had to thank the existence of Google Maps, because with it, even Zhou Yi, who was completely unfamiliar with London, could drive smoothly like all experienced drivers.
And precisely because there was no awkwardness of having to ask for directions along the way, Zhou Yi began to chat freely with Susan.
"I didn't expect a lady like you to enjoy driving this kind of sports car.
Why?
Do you also have a hobby of seeking this kind of speed and excitement?"
"Of course not!"
Susan immediately replied clearly.
"This is my brother's car, and only a wild person like him would like such a terrifying thing.
Honestly, I don't even dare to step on the gas when I drive this car!"
"Oh.
That's really unfortunate news."
Zhou Yi grinned.
"I remember you mentioned your brother, Johnny.
A pilot?"
"That's in the past now."
At the mention of this, a helpless expression immediately appeared on Susan's face.
"He originally had a promising career, but now because of his own foolishness, he's been fired.
What great news!"
"Oh, that sounds like there's some hidden story.
May I know?"
"Rash, reckless, never considering the consequences."
Speaking of her brother's flaws, Susan immediately rattled off a whole list without stopping.
"I really can't believe it, he actually took a bunch of models to a flight simulator to fool around, and then he even threw the cockpit out.
Damn it, how did he do that?"
"Wow."
Zhou Yi exclaimed, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"You know, if I didn't know you were talking about your brother, I would have thought you were talking about my sister.
Oh my God, Charisse also has a knack for causing trouble everywhere.
The only thing he's better at than your brother, I guess, is that he hasn't messed around with the opposite sex."
"You know, a while ago she even came to me making a fuss, saying she wanted to graduate from school and directly join the SWAT Officer team I formed in Huiyao City.
You know who that place used to belong to, and you should also know how dangerous it is there.
So you understand, when I heard her tell me about this, I almost went crazy!"
"Are you talking about Huiyao City, which is still in the biochemical cleanup phase?
Oh my God.
How could she have that idea?"
Susan understood the meaning behind Zhou Yi's words, so she quickly exclaimed in surprise, "I really can't believe it, how could she have such a thought?
Doesn't she know it's dangerous there?"
"Danger means excitement.
I know how these Little fellows think.
I guess your brother is the same; for excitement, they can really drive you crazy!"
"You're absolutely right!"
As one of the countless older siblings troubled by their younger siblings' antics, Susan immediately agreed with Zhou Yi's statement.
They began to relentlessly criticize their younger siblings' various misdeeds, and soon, the car drove into the urban area of London.