Chapter 61: Frail Body
Time moved forward in an orderly manner, a relentless march that brought unexpected changes.
Song Qie never anticipated that the original conflict between him and Lu Beihuai would be temporarily shelved due to the pressing demands of their current project. He found himself surprised, perhaps underestimating Lu Beihuai's capabilities or overestimating his own.
At work, they seemed to hit it off seamlessly, an unexpected alliance blossoming amidst their previously strained relationship. It was a sensation Song Qie had never imagined experiencing—a feeling of connection where everything he wanted to express, or couldn’t express, was somehow understood by Lu Beihuai.
Their discussions around the feasibility of the stock prediction model became a fertile ground for inspiration. Lu Beihuai, it turned out, had an innate ability to think beyond the constraints of the A-share market. Whether in A-shares or other stocks, there lay a shared logic of recognizing differences while seeking common ground.
Kewen Pharmaceutical's listing plan progressed steadily, supported by a solid pharmaceutical foundation. All necessary information met the stringent requirements of the U.S. stock market. With substantial backing, the timeline for their public offering was likely to accelerate. Consequently, the IPO pricing was unexpectedly high, a reflection of the confidence surrounding the venture.
After three months, they had completed the bulk of the necessary materials, culminating in a successful pricing meeting in New York.
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“Would you like to have dinner together tonight?”
After the meeting, as Song Qie packed up his documents, he heard Lu Beihuai’s voice drifting toward him. He looked up to see Lu Beihuai entering the room, clad in a neatly fitted black shirt with all buttons secured to the top. The gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose lent him an air of sophistication and charm.
“I have to fly back to England tomorrow afternoon,” Song Qie replied, shifting his focus back to his papers.
“I know,” Lu Beihuai said, stepping closer to Song Qie’s side, his tone casual yet sincere. “Can’t I just treat it as a thank-you dinner?”
“Is it really just a thank you?” Song Qie asked, gathering his documents and laptop, his brow furrowing in skepticism.
Lu Beihuai's recent demeanor had exceeded Song Qie’s expectations. It was no longer the coercive behavior he had come to expect. Yet, Song Qie wasn’t naïve; he sensed that Lu Beihuai still harbored plans for him, but the exact purpose remained elusive.
“I’m just thanking you,” Lu Beihuai replied, effortlessly taking the laptop bag from Song Qie’s hands, echoing their past interactions. Noticing Song Qie’s scrutiny, he smiled. “Remember how you always used to bully me into fetching things for you?”
Song Qie frowned, the memory stirring mixed feelings.
“I hated it then, but now that I think back on it, it feels… different,” Lu Beihuai mused, guiding him toward the elevator.
As they descended, Song Qie noticed they weren’t heading to the first floor. “Why are we going to the parking lot?” he inquired.
“Come to my house for dinner tonight. I’ll cook for you,” Lu Beihuai replied, stepping out of the elevator first and turning back to block the door with his hand. “I bought an apartment in the Upper East Side.”
Song Qie stepped out, taken aback by the revelation. “Where exactly?” he asked, already aware of the steep real estate prices in that area.
“Near Central Park,” Lu Beihuai said nonchalantly.
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