Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Repaying Kindness

Earth Sea Airport.

Xu Xiangbei leaned against the Porsche, smoking a cigarette, gazing at the towering terminal building ahead, watching the bustling crowd coming in and out of the airport.

The sky was filled with a thunderous roar, a huge shadow blocked the sunlight, as a Boeing plane slowly flew overhead, and Gu Xiangyi was on that plane.

Half an hour later, Xu Xiangbei’s phone rang, and Gu Xiangyi’s melodious voice came through: "I’ve arrived at Earth Sea, have you prepared my lunch?"

"Of course it’s ready, I’m in the parking lot, you’ll see me as soon as you come out."

"What about Xin Yan? Does she know I’ve come to Earth Sea?"

"I told her, she has time to come out from the film set tonight."

From afar, Gu Xiangyi was seen carrying a briefcase, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, dressed in a blue Prada professional suit, her face was full of spring delight, she energetically walked out of the airport. Who would have thought such a beautiful young girl would be the female CEO of the Xiangyi Group.

Seeing Xu Xiangbei waiting for her, a warm feeling arose in Gu Xiangyi’s heart, as if she had eaten a piece of honeyed candy.

Looking at Xu Xiangbei’s handsome face, shining in the sunlight, she felt as if she were in a dream, finding it hard to believe that the young man leaning in front of the silver Porsche was the one she had clung to many times, giving her the most security.

She recalled the scene of her first encounter with Xu Xiangbei, her face flushed at the thought. To escape thugs chasing her, she had stumbled into his bathtub, having a close encounter.

Since then, they became entwined like intertwined vines, eternally tangled together. She didn’t know what exactly their relationship was; landlord and tenant, or friends? Or perhaps...

The only feeling she could grasp was that as long as she saw Xu Xiangbei, her heart would become incredibly secure, comfortable, warm, and romantic; a myriad of emotions would rush in.

Xu Xiangbei, wearing a plain T-shirt, held a cigarette like a driver of an illegal taxi, no one could associate him with the multi-million dollar silver Porsche behind him.

Xu Xiangbei and Gu Xiangyi hugged lightly, like a couple meeting for the first time, as she fell into his embrace, feeling her body gently tremble with shyness.

Smelling the Chanel fragrance on her, Xu Xiangbei asked in his magnetic voice, "Future wife, was the trip tiring?"

Breaking free from Xu Xiangbei’s embrace, she tucked her wind-tousled long hair behind her ear, Gu Xiangyi’s delicate face flushed with a slight red hue, she playfully scolded, "Taking liberties as soon as we meet, aren’t you afraid your girlfriend will get jealous?"

Xu Xiangbei cheekily held Gu Xiangyi’s small hand, refusing to let go: "You are my girlfriend."

"NO, we are friends, but I am not your girlfriend."

On the way to Emperor Pavilion Hotel, Xu Xiangbei curiously asked Gu Xiangyi, "Why did you think of partnering with us for toy chips? Can’t Dragon Tiger Group do it?"

Gu Xiangyi looked a bit exasperated: "Dragon Tiger Group is having difficulties recently, they can only manage part of the work, so I had to come to you."

"Having difficulties? Is it because of the skyrocketing prices of chip raw materials?"

A smirk appeared on Gu Xiangyi’s face: "As expected of you, President Xu, you’ve moved from pharmacology research to market economics. You’re right, the price of chip raw materials is soaring. The value added by making our toy chips is too low, costs are too high, and the profits aren’t enough for them. To repay Ouyang Yude for their help, I bid for Zijin Real Estate’s intelligent chip project on their behalf, which makes much more than our toy chips."

Xu Xiangbei picked up on something, and helplessly said, "But for the Zijin Real Estate Yanjing project, it’s not up to me, it’s up to Qin Libao. Can you guarantee that Dragon Tiger Group will definitely win the bid?"

Gu Xiangyi flashed a shrewd smile: "The only competitor to Dragon Tiger Group is your Thunderbird Group. If you voluntarily give up, of course Dragon Tiger Group will win."

It was clear that Gu Xiangyi had done her homework. She not only understood her own toy market, but was also very familiar with the chip market. This vibrant body housed the soul of a strong businesswoman.

Xu Xiangbei glanced at Gu Xiangyi’s long, fair legs under her professional skirt, wearing a playful smile: "So you came to Earth Sea to make me give up bidding, huh? Such a big business deal, if you want me to let you have it, what will you give me in return? I have a suite in Emperor Pavilion, clean and elegant..."

Knowing Xu Xiangbei was being cheeky again, Gu Xiangyi couldn’t help but laugh, twisting his arm: "Drive properly, stop talking nonsense. I heard your chip business is in a freeze period lately, and relies on recovering receivables and the profits from gaming business to support performance. Although our toy chip has low added value, it can still bring you enough profit, benefiting both sides. Why not do it?"

Xu Xiangbei raised his eyebrows with a mischievous grin: "I still prefer the high-profit, high-end chip business. To make me give it up, you’ll need to spend the night with me."

Although she didn’t agree with her words, Xu Xiangbei had already agreed to Gu Xiangyi’s plan in his heart; he was just pushing his luck.

Seeing Xu Xiangbei’s rogue look, Gu Xiangyi punched his shoulder a few more times: "Rogue, didn’t you agree with me on the phone?"

Xu Xiangbei continued to threaten: "Hehe, I agreed on the phone, but I only agreed to take your toy orders, I never said I’d give up the Zijin Real Estate project. Actually, with our relationship, it’s not impossible. My future good wife, as long as you accompany me nicely tonight, I’ll happily agree to you, hehe..."

Seeing Xu Xiangbei’s rogue manner, knowing that persuasion wouldn’t work, Gu Xiangyi didn’t get angry. Instead, a shrewd smile appeared on her face: "Alright, you’re not agreeing, right? You can tell your brother yourself."

Xu Xiangbei sensed something was amiss, his plan to extort was about to fail: "My brother?"

"Ouyang Yude, I invited him to Emperor Pavilion as well. Dragon Tiger Group is in trouble, you won’t just stand by and do nothing, right?"

Xu Xiangbei lost his composure, his Iron Gall and fantasies of cultivation techniques were all taught by Ouyang Yude. Dragon Tiger Group’s trouble was something Gu Xiangyi could ignore, but he could not ask no questions.

Xu Xiangbei collected his frivolous expression, looking more like a wilting rooster: "When is my brother coming?"

A hint of smugness flashed in Gu Xiangyi’s eyes, "I can’t handle you," she suppressed her inner laughter and calmly said, "I called him as soon as I got off the plane, if there are no changes, he should arrive at Emperor Pavilion before us."

Just as Gu Xiangyi said, when Xu Xiangbei brought Gu Xiangyi to Emperor Pavilion, Boss Zhou smiled and approached: "Mr. Ouyang Yude has arrived, he’s in your private room, Biyun Hall on the second floor."