Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1392 - 803: Busy?

Lin Yun walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and exhaled softly, "Ye Chunan, I can almost see your jealous yet helpless face right now."

"I also want to see what you and sisters like Gong Jiu will look like when you see her."

Hehe~

Lin Yun hung up the phone and gave those elites a smile reminiscent of the Mona Lisa.

"It won’t be long before you can see what the real Master looks like."

Ten years ago, people might have known what Sui Yi looked like, but with later network monitoring, the Nation had special exemptions for certain individuals, including Sui Yi. Unless photos of her were kept privately, they were almost nonexistent on the public network.

Therefore, after ten years, the talent system at Sui Tang Square was updated several times, and there were very few left who remembered Sui Yi.

In fact, ten years ago, Sui Yi didn’t really get close to these people.

Let alone ten years later.

As a result, Lin Yun’s words caused a stir among the high-level group members.

Meanwhile, inside the hotel, after Sui Yi explained the usage of modern appliances, she personally demonstrated once, which was enough. Wang Qing’s learning ability was astonishing, and she quickly got the hang of it.

"Thank you," Wang Qing, though indifferent, did not forget her manners.

"You should bathe first, and if there’s anything you don’t understand, just call me."

Wang Qing paused, then understood that Sui Yi would wait outside. After all, they were both women, and Wang Qing didn’t mind, so she didn’t say anything.

Although this bathroom was novel to her, it was indeed clean, comfortable, and convenient. She kept what Sui Yi said in mind and quickly took her clothes inside...

Half an hour later, Wang Qing walked out of the bathroom in clean pajamas. When she entered the living room...

She saw Sui Yi sitting on the sofa, motionless, and upon closer inspection, realized she had fallen asleep, leaning against the sofa.

Such a powerful and controlled person, previously maintaining a composed and elegant demeanor... despite being so exhausted and uncomfortable...

Wang Qing stood on the soft carpet, lost in thought for a while, then walked over to gaze at the deeply asleep, seemingly oblivious Sui Yi, like a child.

After watching for a while, she reached out and touched Sui Yi’s arm. Hmm... she slumped onto the sofa.

Wang Qing glanced around; no one was there—thank goodness.

Hmm... she didn’t do it on purpose.

But... what is this?

The wide sleeve was pushed up a bit, revealing the skin on her wrist.

Slim, fair, delicate... yet covered in scars.

But unlike her scars, this person’s skin bore no scabs or blood traces, only pale, cold wounds. The entire forearm was covered in tiny scars, not superficially, but torn open from the inside.

This horrifying sight contrasted sharply with the originally smooth, porcelain-like white skin.

More severe than hers by far.

Wang Qing frowned. Previously in the space-time turbulence, she had protected this person well; external skin injuries should be minimal. These scars were all internal.

"Forcing open a Spatial Tunnel isn’t as easy as others might think. Even when injured, she didn’t utter a word... She’s really a strange person."

Yet somehow felt a bit similar to herself.

Persistent, proud.

Just a bit too talkative.

Wang Qing pursed her lips, covered her with the blanket, then proceeded to the bedroom and closed the door.

Sui Yi did not rush back to Capital City. After recuperating in the hotel for three days, she had recovered about one-third of her energy, far better than humans.

After all, Wang Qing had only recovered one-tenth.

Gong Jiu and others contacted Sui Yi on the second day... The rest of the details were not mentioned on the phone, as network communication may not be secure. What Sui Yi had experienced couldn’t be known by others, so Gong Jiu and the others restrained their impulses and agreed to meet in Capital City.

As for how everyone had been over the years, Sui Yi didn’t mention her situation, and they naturally didn’t say anything...

Sui Yi only knew that currently several people were not within the China Region.

Many people had also lost contact.

After ending the call with Gong Jiu, Sui Yi held the phone, lost in thought.

She’s not worried about the others, but Yi... Gong Jiu and others seemed to have something hard to say, only suggesting discussing it in person.

It didn’t seem like a good thing.

Standing before the floor-to-ceiling window, Sui Yi quickly gathered her emotions, turned her head to look at the eight group executives seated on the sofa, including Ye Chunan.

After Sui Yi finished speaking, these people began reporting on group affairs. Initially, Lin Yun also wanted to come from Capital City, but due to busy affairs and some confidential reasons, Sui Yi didn’t allow Lin Yun to move.

However, at this moment, all eight of them had cheerful expressions.

Also, during these three days, Ye Chunan, though busy with projects, stayed in the same hotel, right next to Sui Yi. Whenever he had free time, he chatted with Sui Yi. Ten years had passed; the boy had grown up and learned how to interact with Sui Yi. After several conversations, they became closer than ten years ago.

Only now did Sui Yi learn that the scale of Sui Tang Square was extraordinary. Although initially based on jewelry and antiques, due to Sui Yi’s connection with the Dark Realm, they had intervened in private martial arts halls amidst the global martial arts boom over the past decade. They extended into martial weapons and various commercial operations. Coupled with the popularity of ancient artifacts, the value of the antique industry soared, causing the entire group to progress swiftly.

To this day, Ye Chunan still remembers how, after Sui Yi disappeared, Lin Yun began to focus on nurturing him until she promoted him to one of the group’s leaders. That day, her eyes were red as she said, "The young boss seemed to have anticipated this day long ago, so he left private messages for me, Gong Jiu, and Flower Demon. He also signed agreements to transfer management rights of the group to us... including you."

Besides the management transfer agreement, the private message contained plans for the group’s future, including predictions about the global expansion of Martial Arts. Thanks to Sui Yi’s foresight, the group promptly aligned with the development direction...

Nowadays, it’s considered one of the top ten groups in the country, and it’s renowned internationally as well.

At that time, Ye Chunan was shocked and also a bit disappointed inwardly. Why didn’t Sui Yi just send him a private message directly?

Perhaps there was still some distance between them?

It wasn’t until he took charge of a sector and truly grew into a man that he realized Sui Yi’s arrangements were meant to prevent him from being overwhelmed by too much pressure at once. Lin Yun and the others had immediately shouldered all the pressure from Sui Yi’s disappearance, while he was allowed to grow quietly.

This was the kindest gesture from a cousin to her younger brother.

It was her gentleness.

Of course, as time passed since Sui Yi’s disappearance, Ye Chunan and the others could clearly feel some powers that be itching to move.

Thankfully, they returned.

Ye Chunan put down the documents in his hand and suddenly said, "The news from the other day is already out."

Sui Yi looked at him, "And then?"

"The project we had been negotiating for half a month without success was approved this morning," Ye Chunan said with a smile on his lips.

Sui Yi smiled softly, "So, do you want me to praise you? But I already praised you to Auntie last night."

Everyone laughed, but they soon got into working mode, with various reports covering the table... more and more people joined.

After the tedious matters concluded, someone suddenly looked towards the bedroom, becoming cautious. Everyone present looked over in silence.

Wang Qing had been leaning against the bedroom door frame for quite some time.

Her expression was somewhat calm, thoughtful, maybe because Sui Yi’s poised manner on the sofa felt unfamiliar to her, yet somehow it seemed as if this was just how he ought to be.

Light from the French window cast onto Sui Yi’s turned side profile.

This suite had two bedrooms, with a shared living room.

But they were meeting for the first time in these three days.

Probably because each bedroom had its own refrigerator.

And they were both recuperating.

Three days without a meal, or eating cold food for three days.

Still, like Sui Yi, her attire was simply elegant, matching her own temperament, cold yet not devoid of refinement.

Wang Qing’s appearance was truly exquisite and elegant, with a hint of fragile charm in the turn of her eyes, but her cold allure and sharp aura formed an unusual and contradictory appeal.

Especially now, arms crossed, leaning against the wall watching them... even the kidneys tightened.

"I suppose you have something to tell me."

Sui Yi turned his face to look at her, his tone much more gentle than before.

At least everyone present could sense the change in tone from the previously calm and taciturn boss.

It wasn’t deliberate; it was just natural.

Wang Qing nodded slightly to everyone present in greeting and then said, "Since I’m here, I’ll adapt to the local customs, but I’ll have to trouble you."

Though she was formidable and capable of self-preservation in this world, her basic survival skills were weak. Running off alone from Sui Yi would be incredibly selfish and foolish behavior, which she definitely wouldn’t do.

Such politeness?

These two don’t seem very close, do they?

Even Ye Chunan was surprised.

More surprising was the unfamiliar... pleasant smile on Sui Yi’s usually calm face.

"Maybe I’ve been waiting for you to say this these few days."

Everyone: Why do we all feel inexplicably embarrassed?

Wang Qing paused, seemingly reading something from others’ expressions, pursing her lips and ending with silence.

She departed as abruptly as she arrived, Lin Yun and Ye Chunan had already helped Sui Yi reapply for bank cards and other essentials, and a new phone was purchased too.

Ye Chunan handed the car keys to Sui Yi, watching the two leave.

As the car drove out of sight, he sighed softly, "It’s more than just fondness."

It’s practically indulgence.

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While Jiangnan City isn’t exactly a big city, it’s listed as a renowned quaint town, featuring small bridges and flowing waters, with the refinement and bustling modern urban charm.

Sui Yi took Wang Qing for a walk down the street, stopping here and there, as time passed, Wang Qing gradually got accustomed to many things. At least now she could discern from the various adverts on the skyscraper screens that--Sui Yi’s friend evidently belongs to the highly famous category in this world.