Chapter 62

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"Second Brother, you have a good relationship with the fourth son of Minister Chen from the Ministry of Railways, right?"

Cao Junming's words made Cao Junwei shudder, and he quickly shook his head in denial, "Brother, I haven't done anything bad recently!"

Lin Yuqing couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, finding this Second Brother Cao truly amusing.

Cao Junming, helpless with this joker of a brother, sighed and shook his head, "I didn't say you did anything bad. I just want you to talk to Chen Hongtao and see if he can help us affiliate our company with one of the engineering bureaus under the Ministry of Railways. This way, no one can question our background."

Xu Junran's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly, "That's a good idea, that's a good idea."

He, of course, understood the benefits of such an affiliation. Using the shell of a state-owned enterprise while maintaining a private company structure was a common practice in the future.

"Brother Wei, can you manage it?"

Xu Junran looked at Cao Junwei and asked with a smile.

Cao Junwei, now excited, nodded repeatedly, "This is easy. I'll just treat that kid to a meal."

Cao Junming's face turned serious, "What do you mean 'just'? Treat this as a serious matter! Talk to him tomorrow. If you can't handle it, I'll do it myself."

Cao Junwei, though a significant figure in Beijing, wasn't afraid of many people due to his background in the military compound. Lin Yuqing had even seen him today at the military compound's guesthouse, where he had taught a man a lesson. That man, according to the attendant, was a deputy ministerial-level official, yet he was still beaten badly by Cao Junwei. But even such a person was terrified of his elder brother Cao Junming. Hearing Cao Junming's words, he quickly nodded, "Brother, don't worry, I'll call him tomorrow."

Cao Junming nodded in satisfaction and looked at Xu Junran, "Junran, what do you think?"

Xu Junran gave a thumbs up, "Brother, you really think things through."

After a moment's thought, he added, "Brother Wei, you can discuss with Chen Hongtao and let him take a share. You two can each take 20%, and the remaining 60% will be our Li Family Town Commune's share. We can split the profits according to this ratio."

Cao Junwei nodded, "Alright, I understand. Old Chen's family is strict with him, and he's not well-off. He'll be happy to agree to such a good deal."

At this moment, Jin Li came downstairs and said with a smile, "You guys, it's time to rest. It's already so late."

She then noticed Lin Yuqing's wine glass and the red-faced men chatting and drinking, frowning slightly, "It's Yuqing's first time here, why are you making her drink so much?"

Looking at the clock, Xu Junran and Cao Junming exchanged glances and smiled helplessly; it was already nearly ten o'clock.

"Alright, Brother and Sister-in-law, you should rest early," Xu Junran stood up and said to Cao Junming and Jin Li.

Cao Junming nodded and instructed Cao Junwei, "Take Junran and your sister-in-law to the guesthouse before you go home. I'll call Dad for you."

"Sure thing!" Cao Junwei chuckled and nodded in agreement.

After bidding farewell to Cao Junming and his wife, Xu Junran and Lin Yuqing got into Cao Junwei's car.

At this time in Beijing, there wasn't much nightlife. Unlike in the future, there weren't various clubs and bars. Most people spent their evenings at home, and those few young, more open-minded individuals who enjoyed entertainment would often find a quiet place to play music and dance.

With Lin Yuqing present, Cao Junwei naturally wouldn't take Xu Junran to any disreputable places. Besides, he knew Xu Junran had come for a reason.

At the guesthouse entrance, Xu Junran and Lin Yuqing got out of the car, "Brother Wei, come up for a bit?"

Xu Junran asked with a smile.

Cao Junwei waved his hand, "No, I need to go home. If the old man finds out I didn't come home tonight, I'll be in trouble. Rest early, and I'll come find you once things are settled tomorrow."

Xu Junran nodded lightly and waved goodbye.

Lin Yuqing hadn't spoken much during the entire journey. Even at the Jin family's place, she only spoke when asked, clearly unsure of what to say and slightly shy around Cao Junwei and the others.

"What's going on?"

Once Xu Junran entered the guesthouse room, he asked Lin Yuqing with a puzzled look.

Lin Yuqing's face turned red, and she whispered, "It was arranged by Second Brother Cao. I..."

Xu Junran smiled bitterly, realizing what had happened. Cao Junwei must have really thought he and Lin Yuqing were a couple, so he had arranged a single room for them.

"It's fine, I'll get another room," Xu Junran said helplessly after a bitter smile.

Lin Yuqing shook her head lightly, "I asked, but there are no more available rooms."

Xu Junran's face turned strange, then he remembered that the National People's Congress was about to start, and Beijing was at its busiest. Many people from all over the country had flooded into Beijing, and the military guesthouse was certainly full. Cao Junwei had already done well to find a room.

But the thought of sharing a room with Lin Yuqing still made Xu Junran uncomfortable. He shook his head, "Let me stay at my brother's place."

As he said this, he started to walk out.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yuqing grabbed Xu Junran's hand and shook her head.

Then, in a barely audible voice, she said, "It's too late. How will you go to Brother Cao's place? Otherwise, you can stay here."

A woman holding a man's hand and softly asking him to stay in her room.

Thinking about this, Xu Junran felt a slight heat in his body. He subtly moved away from Lin Yuqing and said, "Alright, Sister Yuqing. You take the bed, and I'll sleep on the floor."

This was a double room with only one large bed. Apart from the bathroom, there were only two chairs.

Lin Yuqing's face turned bright red. She could only nod lightly, having already used up all her courage to ask Xu Junran to stay.

After a simple cleanup and washing up, the two, each with their own thoughts, lay down. Xu Junran spread a layer of bedding on the floor and made a bed, while Lin Yuqing lay on the bed in her intimate sleepwear.

The lights were gently turned off, and the faint starlight filtered through the curtains into the room. It was very quiet, with only their breathing sounds.

Xu Junran didn't take off his clothes but lay down on the pillow, lost in thought.

"Junran, are you asleep?"