Chapter 2112: Vacation

As Zhao Fusheng said, in the end, the matter just fizzled out.

The money was made up, and they said it was a staff error.

Zhao Fusheng, and Future Group as well, could only pretend it never happened.

Because of this incident, Zhao Fusheng's mood turned sour. He simply left Fan Beibei with Dong Chenxi and took Liu Yiming and a group of company assistants to inspect the properties under Future Group.

This trip lasted nearly a month.

It wasn't until almost April that Zhao Fusheng returned to the capital.

"Just stay home and take it easy, will you?"

Zheng Yao said helplessly to Zhao Fusheng. "With you gone, I have to handle a mountain of company affairs. It's driving me crazy."

Zhao Fusheng shrugged. "You're the CEO. If you don't take responsibility, who will?"

Zheng Yao was speechless. The guy made a good point, and she couldn't argue.

"So, what's up?"

Zhao Fusheng sat in his executive chair and asked Zheng Yao.

"Nothing much. Just take a look at Future Advertising's plan for this year."

As she spoke, Zheng Yao handed Zhao Fusheng a document.

Zhao Fusheng glanced at it and nodded. "It's fine. Go ahead."

Future Advertising had basically stabilized its development. Unless Zhao Fusheng planned to expand overseas or diversify into other fields, its growth was pretty much set.

"So, you really don't want to be the number one advertising company in the country?"

Zheng Yao asked with interest.

Zhao Fusheng shrugged and shook his head. "Why be number one?"

"To..."

Zheng Yao opened her mouth, about to say 'to make money,'

but suddenly realized that Zhao Fusheng no longer needed Future Advertising to make money.

After all, his investment business was doing too well.

"See? You get it now."

Zhao Fusheng smiled at Zheng Yao. "Just keep things steady."

Then he laughed. "When I decide to sell my shares, remember to consider becoming the major shareholder."

"Get lost!"

Zheng Yao said bluntly, picked up the document from the table, and turned to leave.

There was no point chatting with this guy; it always ended up in useless talk.

...

...

Watching Zheng Yao leave his office, Zhao Fusheng shook his head and laughed.

He had been sincere. Rather than hand the company over to someone else, it was better to give it to Zheng Yao.

"Ring, ring, ring..."

The office phone rang.

"Hello, who is this?"

Zhao Fusheng picked up the phone, a little surprised.

"It's me."

It was Ye Jing on the other end. He asked Zhao Fusheng, "Old Jiang's movie has wrapped. Want to come see the rough cut?"

"Has it been edited?"

Zhao Fusheng asked, surprised.

"Not yet. That's why I'm asking you to take a look." Ye Jing replied.

"No need."

Zhao Fusheng shook his head. "Let him finish the edit first. I'll watch it then."

"Alright."

Ye Jing was about to hang up when Zhao Fusheng remembered something and quickly said, "Wait, I'd better take a look first. What if Old Jiang messes up the edit himself?"

The content of *Let the Bullets Fly* was too sensitive, and Jiang Wen was no pushover. If his edit caused trouble, it would be hard to explain.

"I know what I'm doing."

Ye Jing laughed. "Don't worry, I won't let him have his way this time."

No way in hell!

With the IPO imminent, if Jiang Wen's film—a major investment for the company—ran into trouble, the loss for Future Film would be incalculable. So Ye Jing absolutely wouldn't allow Jiang Wen to do as he pleased.

Zhao Fusheng thought it over and finally agreed with Ye Jing. "Alright, keep an eye on it."

...

...

Spring was coming, and Zhao Fusheng planned to take a vacation.

"A vacation?"

Hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, not only Zheng Yao but even Dong Chenxi was stunned.

"Why a vacation?"

They looked at Zhao Fusheng, puzzled.

Today, Zhao Fusheng had called them all to his home and told them he planned to take some time off. It was quite unexpected.

"I'm a bit tired."

Zhao Fusheng shrugged. "I've been feeling exhausted lately, so I want to rest."

Then he smiled. "You can email me about company matters. I should be able to handle them. Call me if there's an emergency."

They exchanged glances and looked at Zheng Yao.

As CEO, she had the most say among them.

If anyone could influence Zhao Fusheng's decision, it was Zheng Yao.

But Zheng Yao remained silent for a long time.

"Okay."

After a long pause, Zheng Yao looked up at Zhao Fusheng. "I agree."

"Agree?"

"Are you crazy?"

"Why?"

Dong Chenxi, Ye Jing, and the others were all stunned. Even the usually steady Dong Guoxiang looked at Zheng Yao in surprise. Clearly, no one expected her to agree with Zhao Fusheng.

They had all hoped Zheng Yao would talk him out of it.

But now, Zheng Yao had switched sides!

"Because it's what he wants to do."

Zheng Yao's expression was calm as she looked at them. "Do you think we can change his mind?"

They were all taken aback, then smiled bitterly.

As Zheng Yao said, after knowing Zhao Fusheng for so many years—even Ye Jing, who had known him for a shorter time—they all understood his temperament.

He was someone who wouldn't turn back until he hit a wall.

In other words, once Zhao Fusheng set his mind on something, he would stick with it.

And if he decided on something, he wouldn't easily change his mind.

"Alright, since you have no objections, let's do it my way."

Zhao Fusheng smiled at them.

Zhang Qian frowned and asked, "Where do you plan to go?"

"Not sure."

Zhao Fusheng shook his head. "Just wander around."

"Liu Yiming must go with you, stay in touch with us at all times, and you need adequate security." Zhang Qian listed a series of requirements.

To him, whether Zhao Fusheng took a vacation or not didn't matter; what mattered was Zhao Fusheng's safety.

No matter what, Zhao Fusheng couldn't get into trouble.

Zhao Fusheng listened to Zhang Qian, thought for a moment, and nodded. "Okay, I agree."

He understood Zhang Qian's intentions. Everything Zhang Qian did was for his safety.

After all, even if he took a break, Future Group would continue to run smoothly with the people around him. There was no need to worry about other issues.

But if he were gone, if something happened...

That would be the worst outcome!

Since he was about to leave, he naturally had to brief the company. After speaking with each of them individually, Zhao Fusheng kept Zheng Yao behind.

"So, you're planning to gradually fade into the background?"

After the others left, Zheng Yao asked with a smile.

"You noticed?"

Zhao Fusheng smiled, looking unconcerned, as if he didn't mind Zheng Yao seeing through his thoughts.

"Not just me. Everyone knows."

Zheng Yao shook her head. "I'll say it again: you can rest, but the group must remain under your remote control. No one else can lead Future Group."

Zhao Fusheng understood her meaning and nodded. "Don't worry, I know what to do."

Then he said to Zheng Yao, "In the coming days, be sure to keep an eye on the real estate company. You've seen the housing prices in the capital. The rise is too sharp!"

Zheng Yao thought of the skyrocketing housing prices, which had shot up like a rocket, and smiled bitterly. "I used to think it was risky for you to have us acquire land. Now I see the land prices change almost daily. The several plots we hold have already doubled in value."

"Don't rush. This is just the beginning."

Zhao Fusheng smiled at Zheng Yao. "Believe it or not, the prices could increase eightfold."

"Really?"

Zheng Yao's eyes widened. She hadn't expected Zhao Fusheng to make such a judgment.

Zhao Fusheng nodded and sighed, but inwardly he wasn't very happy.