jdhmnovel Chapter 23 They are the same person
Chapter 23 They are the same person
"President Xie, if Fu Shiyue were here this time, do you think he would agree to cooperate with you?" The name Fu Shiyue seemed to possess a magical quality, prompting deep thought. He was a renowned figure in the business world, famous for his exceptional business acumen and decisive decision-making. If he were truly here to discuss cooperation with us, the situation would likely be entirely different.
Imagine Fu Shiyue walking into the conference room. He's tall and elegant, his eyes radiating confidence and wisdom. He'll analyze the market situation with sharp wit, offering unique insights that will impress everyone present. Partnering with such a powerful figure will undoubtedly bring the company tremendous opportunities and challenges.
However, Fu Shiyue is not one to compromise easily. He has extremely high standards for his partners, valuing not only their strength and resources but also the alignment of their philosophies. Winning his approval is no easy feat.
After speaking, Fu Shiling's lips curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile. His gaze slowly swept across Xie Lianzhou's face, as if trying to see through her eyes to understand her true thoughts.
"I heard that your Xie family has recently had a major event—they actually found that granddaughter who had been missing for many years. I haven't seen her myself, so I don't know if it's true or not." Fu Shiling paused, then continued, "If you don't have the ability to handle this position, then perhaps your sister will replace you. After all, the Xie family doesn't keep idle people."
His words carried a hint of sarcasm and provocation, instantly darkening Xie Lianzhou's expression. He clenched his fists, trying to control his emotions, but the anger in his eyes was impossible to conceal.
He picked up his things and left the conference room with a flourish, leaving Xie Lianzhou alone.
Watching his departing figure, Xie Lianzhou's anger erupted like a volcano. Unable to control his emotions, he angrily grabbed the things on the table and threw them far away. Documents, pens, and notebooks scattered all over the floor, as if telling the story of his dissatisfaction and resentment.
Xie Lianzhou recalled with deep emotion the hard work he had put in over the years. After years of honing his skills and striving, he had finally climbed to such a high position in the large company DW. His thoughts drifted back to the past, when his grandfather had instructed him to come to the company to learn how to handle various affairs, and solemnly warned him to hold his ground and never allow anyone to replace him.
The scene from that year was still vivid in his mind; his grandfather's kind yet resolute face seemed to be right before him. He deeply understood his grandfather's emphasis on and expectations for the family business, and he also understood the heavy responsibility he bore in protecting the family's honor. Therefore, from the moment he stepped into the company's doors, Xie Lianzhou vowed to go all out and continuously improve his abilities in order to be competent for this important position.
However, reality is always full of challenges and competition. What particularly alarmed him was his seemingly weak yet ambitious younger sister—was she coveting the position that should rightfully be his? This thought frequently crossed his mind...
"Shi Yue, I have some news about DW. Their chairman is sick and hospitalized. Should we go visit him?"
Although they arrived a little late, they finally came to this city that carried her essence.
Fu Shiyue stood quietly outside the airport, tilting his head slightly, sunlight shining through his sunglasses onto his cold and resolute face.
He took a deep breath, savoring the unique atmosphere of this unfamiliar city.
He said, "Let's go visit him."
After saying that, he and Xiao Yun got into a black Maserati.
Heading towards the hospital...
His brown pupils revealed indifference and aloofness, his thin lips were pressed into a straight line, and his brows and eyes revealed a calm and clear demeanor.
He walked through the hospital corridors, one section after another.
He then slowly stopped and stood in front of room 19. After hesitating for a moment, he raised his hand, preparing to gently knock on the door, but just as his fingers were about to touch the door, a faint yet familiar female voice reached his ears.
"Grandpa, let me peel an apple for you..." The voice was soft and melodious, as if carrying a hint of sweet fruit fragrance, which made people feel happy.
Grandpa Xie sat on the sofa, a loving smile on his face. He nodded slightly and replied, "Good, good child." His tone was full of doting affection for his granddaughter.
This warm and harmonious scene touched the heart of the person outside the door. He stood there quietly.
That voice, so familiar, it's clearly Ah Yun's voice!
Fu Shiyue was absolutely certain he hadn't misheard! Her voice was like magic, deeply imprinted in the depths of his heart. Every time he heard that unique and beautiful voice, all the memories of her would flood back…
He pushed the door open forcefully with great emotion, and with a creak, the door was flung open. The old man and Xie Zhiyu, who had been talking inside, turned around at the sudden sound and their eyes were fixed on the figure in the doorway.
And so he stood there quietly, gazing at her without moving, while Xie Zhiyu slowly rose to face him.
They stood as steadfast and unwavering as a sculpture. Time seemed to freeze at that moment, the whole world fell silent, and an indescribable atmosphere permeated the space between the two of them.
His eyes were as deep as the sea, surging with a complex mix of emotions, like turbulent waves. These emotions intertwined, making it difficult to discern whether it was joy, pain, or longing.
Two years have passed, a full two years... This long period felt like an endless nightmare to him. During these two years, he never gave up searching for her; every clue, every glimmer of hope, became his driving force. Countless days and nights, he traveled to various places, tirelessly pursuing her whereabouts.
Now, finally seeing her again, all the fatigue and hardship vanished in an instant. At this moment, his heart was filled with emotion and excitement, as well as a sense of relief and satisfaction.
His throat felt as if it had been scorched by fire, emitting a hoarse and low voice, as if squeezed from a broken bellows: "Xie Shiyun... I... I've finally found you." These words seemed to have exhausted all his strength, each word carrying a heavy weight.
"Sir, you must have mistaken me for someone else! How could I possibly be the Xie Shiyun you're talking about? Although we share the same surname Xie, there are countless people in the world with the same surname. Does that mean that any woman with the surname Xie is the one you're looking for? Heh... that's really absurd!"
She stood gracefully before him, her beautiful eyes clear as water, bright and lively. A slight upturn at the corners of her mouth held a half-smile, and she gently waved her delicate hand, as if to show him what made her unique.
"Sir? Sir?" Seeing that he was still lost in his thoughts and unresponsive, she raised her voice and called out twice more. However, he still stared at her blankly, his eyes revealing an indescribable confusion and bewilderment.
He held her hand tightly, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but hesitated. Finally, he mustered his courage and spoke, "You..."
However, she seemed quite impatient, forcefully shaking off the hand that was holding her, her face showing displeasure. She glared at him and said irritably, "You're dressed so formally, you don't seem like a hooligan. But if you keep bothering me like this, I'm going to call for help!" With that, she turned and went back to her grandfather's side.
Seeing this, he became anxious and quickly stepped forward to grab her arm again, explaining sincerely, "Tell me, what's your name?" As he spoke, he gently released her hand.
She stopped and turned to scrutinize him, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. After a moment's thought, she replied calmly, "We don't know each other, and I won't tell you. You don't need to make up these excuses." With that, she left him standing there.
Just then, the old man, who had been sitting quietly to the side, suddenly coughed softly. Although the sound was faint, it caught Xie Zhiyi's attention. He immediately turned his head, his gaze fixed on the old man, and quickly knelt down beside him, asking with concern, "Grandpa, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Would you like me to get you some water or medicine?"
Grandpa Xie gently shook his head, a kind smile appearing on his lips, indicating that he was fine.
His gaze slowly shifted to Fu Shiyue, who was still standing quietly to the side. Then, the old man turned to Xie Zhiyu beside him and said softly, "Zhiyi, this man standing here is an important partner of my company—the president of another company. His name is Fu Shiyue..."
Hearing this, she froze on the spot. It turned out that she had almost misunderstood the person and even called him a hooligan. At this moment, she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into and ease the embarrassment.
At that moment, she stared at the man before her, and some blurry memories suddenly surfaced in her mind, repeatedly replaying scenes of a man and a woman. She murmured, "Why? Why did you deceive me? Why!"
Then, the woman fainted...
Xie Zhiyi felt as if all of this had actually happened, but why were these things appearing in her mind?
That figure was just like Fu Shiyue standing in front of me.
That woman seemed to be herself.
"Shi Yue, this is my granddaughter, Xie Zhiyi. She just returned a while ago. Since you've come to see me today, you two can get to know each other. But I see you two already knew each other before?"
"I don't know her," she said.
"I know him," he said.
They almost spoke in unison
He then sat down on the sofa next to the old man and said, "Miss Xie looks a lot like my wife. When I saw her just now, I immediately thought it was her..."
Xie Zhiyu was speechless for a moment after hearing this.
Like his wife?