Rong Dai watched as the original shareholders left the meeting room with dejected expressions, feeling a pang of heartache for Huo Shao Ting.
His job was already exhausting enough, and now he had to deal with these frustrating matters.
She hoped that these original shareholders would remember the words Huo Shao Ting had spoken tonight, because their future was tied to the fate of the Wen family.
The meeting room fell silent, and Huo Shao Ting took his phone and documents back to his top-floor resting room.
"Shao Ting, rest early," she said, gently touching the screen of her phone, longing to caress his weary cheek.
He wasn't a superhuman; he got tired too.
Huo Shao Ting also looked at her earnestly and tenderly. Seeing her nestled on the couch, lazily resembling a little kitten, softened his heart. He wished he could immediately embrace her in his arms.
"Wife, I miss you," he said in a soft voice.
Huo Shao Ting felt like he was losing his mind. His lifestyle had always revolved around work, and nothing else mattered. As long as he safeguarded the company, the Huo family would be secure.
But after meeting Rong Dai, his world gradually changed.
He learned to be gentle and to try to understand.
Otherwise, in a situation like today's meeting, he wouldn't have wasted time listening to their nonsense. The most direct and effective way to handle it would have been to reclaim their shares, offer them enough money, and let them leave the company to retire.
But he thought of Rong Dai.
She had been in a very difficult situation herself, trying to please the people around her with caution and obedience.
He remembered all her carefulness vividly.
Although the money these original shareholders had received from the company would be enough to support their families for several lifetimes, he still didn't choose the simplest and most effective way to handle this matter.
Just as he had said earlier, they had family members to support, and he was no exception.
These were issues that he would never have considered before.
But now, it all depended on whether those people would cherish this opportunity.
If they didn't, he wouldn't give them a second chance.
Hardly anyone had the privilege of receiving a second chance from Huo Shao Ting.
Rong Dai looked at him on the screen. After he shed his burdens and aura, he was just an ordinary man.
He would get tired and need warmth and care too.
Rong Dai wished she could fly to his side right now.
Perhaps it was because of her past experiences that she viewed many things from a different perspective and felt differently.
Huo Shao Ting took care of her meticulously and showed tender and delicate concern.
All of this made her feel warm, so she was willing to respond to the tenderness and warmth he gave her.
"I miss you too," she replied, blushing, her eyes greedily fixed on him.
Huo Shao Ting glanced at his wristwatch; it was nearly midnight.
The couple indulged in another fifteen minutes of affectionate moments. Huo Shao Ting tried several times to instruct her to go to sleep, but Rong Dai playfully resisted.
"Does my wife want to watch me take a bath?" Huo Shao Ting asked, a teasing smile playing at the corner of his eyes.
Rong Dai's ears flushed instantly, and she shot him an annoyed glance. "Who wants to look at you!?"
This guy was becoming more and more incorrigible!
It was rare for her to engage in such a conversation with him, letting go of all her thoughts, but he always had a way of ruining the atmosphere.
"I'm going to bed!"
As Rong Dai saw him actually taking off his shirt, her heart started pounding, and her cheeks blazed with heat.
She uttered a disgruntled remark and promptly ended the video call.
Seeing the call being disconnected, Huo Shao Ting's expression softened with tenderness at his brow and eyes. He touched his phone a couple of times and bid her goodnight before heading to take a shower.
Upon receiving his text, Rong Dai's lips involuntarily curled upwards. She glanced at the time and pondered for a moment before initiating a video call with Mrs. Huo.
"Oh, Rong Rong, how come you have time to pay attention to this old woman today?"
As the video call opened, Rong Dai saw Mrs. Huo engaged in her health regimen with a face mask on.
Mrs. Huo smiled at her with squinted eyes, while two or three other elderly ladies were also present, taking care of their well-being.
"Grandmother, I have been busy with filming lately. By the time I wake up, you are already asleep. I didn't want to disturb your rest."
"When you come back, can I accompany you properly? After all, I'm earning money to buy gifts for you, Grandmother."
Rong Dai could sense the teasing tone in Mrs. Huo's words, so she immediately coquettishly explained.
They say old people are like children, and with the elderly, it's best to be sweet and make them happy.
After all, how much money could she give to her juniors?
But that was only the case for normal elderly people.
"Huo Lao, your daughter-in-law has such a sweet mouth! Did she smear it with honey?"
Even before Mrs. Huo could speak, one of the elderly ladies beside her chimed in.
Mrs. Huo laughed blissfully, proudly stating, "Well, you should see who picked her."
Helpless, Rong Dai smiled and remained silent as the elderly ladies chattered away.
"Alright, I'll go back to talk to my daughter-in-law. You all can do your own thing. Just call me when it's time to eat."
Mrs. Huo could tell that Rong Dai had something on her mind when she called at this hour, so she made an excuse and retreated to her room.
"Grandmother, you have such perceptive eyes!"
Upon seeing that Mrs. Huo understood her intentions, Rong Dai's talent for praising others didn't cease.
"Is this sweet mouth really coated with honey? Come on, it's late, and you're still awake, what do you want to talk to this old woman about?"
Mrs. Huo glanced at her with a touch of annoyance, covered her knees with a small blanket, and leaned back on the couch for the video call.
Rong Dai smiled. Indeed, this was a seasoned elder who had experienced many ups and downs in life, able to see through her intentions at a glance.
In fact, the main reason Rong Dai video called Mrs. Huo was about the meeting with Huo Shao Ting just now.
Although she didn't understand business matters, Mrs. Huo did.
When Grandfather passed away, it was Mrs. Huo who took on the responsibility and held the company together. Without her, there wouldn't be the thriving Huo Enterprises we see today.
Even if Huo Enterprises still exists, it would be under the personal ownership of Huo Second Master, and it would have no connection to Huo Shao Ting and the others.
Considering the ambitious nature of Huo Second Master's family, it's uncertain whether they would tolerate the presence of Huo Shao Ting and his family in the company.
Mrs. Huo had a keen insight into this, so she bravely withstood immense pressure.
That's why she is the best person to consult when it comes to company matters.
She doesn't expect to be able to help Huo Shao Ting herself, as the knowledge she acquired in her previous life holds no value in the business battles here.
But at the very least, she wants to understand the current situation of the company, so she won't be completely oblivious and only aware of Huo Shao Ting's hardships.
With her excellent memory, she carefully shared the details of the meeting with Mrs. Huo.
