"Alright, go talk to Huang Jian later and book it for a week. Let me know after it's finalized. Then, I have a plan to tell you."
Lu Chen said, looking at Zhuang Youxing: "Fourth Uncle, can you give your subordinate Chen Yun a few days off?"
Zhuang Youxing spread his hands: "Sure, he can use his annual leave. I'll arrange the work."
Chen Yun was dumbfounded: "This…why give me a day off?"
Lu Chen said leisurely: "To give you a day off to go have fun, and you'll be taking your Miss Shen with you. Of course, in the end, you'll be having fun alone. I'll tell you the details after you make the request to Huang Jian and succeed."
Then, his voice became sharp: "Also, you need to understand, Manager Chen, if you tell Huang Jian about what happened today, your fate will be terrible, do you hear me?"
Chen Yun quickly said: "I won't say a word, I won't utter a single word, I swear!"
Lu Chen looked at Zhuang Youxing and smiled, "Fourth Uncle, this is how I'm handling it. Manager Chen needs to cooperate with me in playing a little trick. I think he's a decent person; it's great that he can admit his mistakes and correct them. Administrative punishment is inevitable, but please be lenient and don't punish him too harshly."
Zhuang Youxing was also curious about the game, but it was clear he didn't want to ask. He laughed and shouted at Chen Yun, "Little Chen, let me tell you, this is your chance to make amends. You must cooperate fully with Chen. Otherwise, Huaihai will no longer tolerate you. Understand? Your behavior was a serious violation of discipline; you're lucky you weren't fired!"
Chen Yun nodded vigorously; how could he dare disagree?
Then, under the watchful eyes of Zhuang Youxing and Lu Chen, Chen Yun called Huang Jian.
Sure enough, Huang Jian hesitated. After all, Shen Tian was a woman of considerable influence under him. A week's worth of service? He'd never heard of that before. However, given the substantial profits in Huaihai, Huang Jian agreed.
As soon as he hung up the phone, Lu Chen expressed his satisfaction with Chen Yun and explained the next steps. It was simple: Chen Yun would take Shen Tian on a two-person tour package that afternoon, and it had to be an out-of-province trip.
Of course, Shen Tian wouldn't go. If Chen Yun really wanted to go, he could go alone, but he couldn't bring anyone else to avoid any leaks.
After three or four days, he could call Huang Jian and ask if Shen Tian had returned home, saying she had mysteriously disappeared and he didn't know where she had gone.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yun was startled and waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no! How can this work? Will Huang Jian believe me? He'll definitely suspect I abducted her."
Lu Chen chuckled, "He might suspect, but his suspicion is baseless. With your high status and promising future, all you want is to play around with a woman, why would you abduct her? Huang Jian might suspect, but you can explain. If you say something nice, he'll believe you. Don't tell me you, as an administrative manager, can't do that."
"Besides, he still wants to make a lot of money off you! In the end, if he can't find you, he'll just have to accept his bad luck. He won't make things difficult for you, and he wouldn't dare to. Isn't that right?"
Lu Chen's reasoning was sound, leaving Chen Yun speechless and embarrassed. Lu Chen looked at Zhuang Youxing, her voice tinged with guilt: "Fourth Uncle, I'm sorry, my friend is pitiful. She wants to escape Huang Jian's clutches. And now, it's clearly a good opportunity, I have to take advantage of it."
Zhuang Youxing glanced at Shen Tian, then at Lu Chen, chuckled meaningfully, and nodded: "I understand. No matter what, I'll help you. It's not a big deal!"
Then he turned to Chen Yun and shouted:
"Did you hear that? This is your chance to redeem yourself! Help A-Chen properly, and I can overlook your outrageous behavior today; even punishment can be temporarily waived. Also, you're in charge of entertainment expenses for the five subsidiaries, right? I'll allocate two more to you, giving you more leverage with Huang Jian. But don't let the spending get too outrageous, or I won't be able to protect you!"
Hearing this, Chen Yun breathed a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly.
"If Huang Jian finds out about this, Chen Yun, your days in Huaihai are over!" Zhuang Youxing added coldly. "I understand!" Chen Yun nodded and bowed repeatedly. "Thank you, Director Zhuang, for your mercy! Thank you, Chen! Thank you, Chen!"
Then, Chen Yun was ushered out and told to wait for further notice in the afternoon.
In the private room, Lu Chen, along with Shen Tian, thanked Zhuang Youxing.
Zhuang Youxing's smile became even more meaningful. He said, "Chen, no need to thank me. We're all on the same side. Helping out is only right. Besides, even if it weren't for Luo Luo, you're someone very worthy of help. Although I haven't witnessed your abilities firsthand, they are absolutely extraordinary! If Huaihai had someone like you, it would definitely flourish!"
So, they were trying to poach him!
Lu Chen regretted it. He should have known better than to try and sell health products.
He scratched his head and chuckled, "Fourth Uncle, can we not talk about this for now? There's plenty of time!"
"Yes, yes, plenty of time!" Zhuang Youxing nodded immediately:
"Anyway, Chen, think it over carefully. What I also want to tell you is that at Flying Eagle Bio, you're just the research director. But if you come to Huaihai, you'll be a pioneer! Huaihai can give you strong financial support to build Huaihai Bio! Then, you'll be the general manager!"
Lu Chen smiled wryly.
Zhuang Youxing patted Lu Chen's shoulder again, glanced at Shen Tian, and winked:
"This girl is good, worth doing this for. Your plan is good; as long as she's well hidden, nothing will happen. Don't worry, first, I assure you, Chen Yun won't dare leak anything; second, even if Huang Jian finds out, although he's the head of the Golden Hall, he's not someone our Zhuang family takes seriously. To some extent, we'll help you."
"However, I'll also cover for you while you're with this girl. What man doesn't have a few wildflowers outside, right? Just don't let Luo Luo know."
Lu Chen's wry smile turned awkward.
"Alright, alright, then I won't bother you anymore." Zhuang Youxing laughed heartily: "Anyway, Chen, this lunch was very interesting. I'm increasingly impressed with you."
After Zhuang Youxing left, Shen Tian looked at Lu Chen with great surprise. She murmured, "No wonder you were so confident! You're related to Huaihai's administrative director!"
Then, her tone became even more incredulous: "And, Master Pang is Flying Eagle's security director, and you're Flying Eagle Bio's research director. The two major families in Yunzhou City are so close to you!"
Lu Chen scratched his head and chuckled, "Not that close, just a bit of fate."
"You're being modest!" Shen Tian said quietly, "But, Chen, are you really determined to get rid of me from Huang Jian? What did you mean by what you just told me?"
Lu Chen's expression turned serious.
"Shen Tian, I want to confirm with you again. To cure your illness, to live, you must break free from Huang Jian's control. I'm willing to help you, but if your will isn't strong, like going back to him after you're cured, I'll feel it's not worth it. So, you must promise to stay away from him for the rest of your life!"
Shen Tian nodded: "I've thought it through, I promise!" Anyway, I've repaid him enough over the years. I was originally an orphan, and after being adopted from the orphanage, I was treated very badly and did many things I can't say. Later, Huang Jian saved me and even helped me get revenge, so I've always stayed with him.
"But now, it's time for me to leave him. Ah Chen, you gave me the courage to want a new life." "
As she spoke, tears welled in Shen Tian's eyes. She took a step forward and nestled into Lu Chen's arms.
Lu Chen gently held her as he explained his plan.
The plan was simple: Shen Tian would suddenly disappear during her trip with Chen Yun, vanishing without a trace into the vast sea of people.
Of course, this was a smokescreen. In reality, Shen Tian wouldn't leave Yunzhou City; she would stay within the city. Lu Chen had already arranged a place for her—his penthouse apartment in the Country Garden residential complex.
Few people went up to the penthouse; living there almost felt like being isolated from the world.
This was a sudden inspiration from Lu Chen; he hadn't expected the small apartment to come in so quickly.
"This is safer than anywhere else you could go, because wherever you go, you'd inevitably have to show your face. With the internet so developed now, Huang Jian could easily use a little money to dox you, and you wouldn't be able to hide." "You can hide in the place I provide for a year or two without any problem. I'll take care of your daily necessities and food, and you can finally calm down and focus on recovering. Of course, it's up to you; if you don't feel it's suitable, you can choose not to."
Lu Chen explained gently.
Shen Tian didn't think for long before a cheerful smile spread across her face, and she raised a delicate, pretty hand.
Lu Chen raised his hand and met hers with a sharp slap.
"I think this is great, Chen. I've told you before, I've always wanted to be alone in a place where no one bothers me. But sometimes, that kind of life becomes a habit, and I become numb. Now, with you, I'm willing to change my life!" "
The rest was simple. Lu Chen called Chen Yun again.
Chen Yun obediently followed the arrangement and went with Shen Tian, whom he could no longer have, to buy a double travel package. They were leaving the next day. Then, Shen Tian called Huang Jian to report to him, pretending to ask for his opinion.
Huang Jian had already communicated with Chen Yun and naturally had no objections. He simply instructed Shen Tian that since Chen Yun liked her so much and wanted to take her on a trip, she should seize the opportunity and see if there was anything else she could take advantage of!
His tone was truly domineering and insatiable."