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Tong Le prepared all the materials and headed to Yi Sheng Architecture. The reason for collaborating with Yi Sheng was due to a previous partnership between their two companies many years ago, which had proven to be quite effective. Although time had passed, Yi Sheng Architecture still offered competitive pricing and high-quality materials.
Tong Le had also made contingency plans. With Uncle Hou having passed away, Yi Sheng Architecture was now managed by his son, Hou Yi. She needed to assess the current state of the company; if it had declined significantly since its heyday, she would reconsider the collaboration.
Upon arriving at Si Lou Xia, Tong Le noticed that the factory behind the office was undergoing expansion. It seemed that Yi Sheng Architecture had been developing well over the past few years.
Guided by a staff member, Tong Le made her way to Hou Yi's office. Before this visit, she had done some research on him and heard that he was an eccentric person with a somewhat dubious reputation. However, he was known for his decisiveness in business; any project that passed through his hands was pursued relentlessly until it met the highest standards.
The staff member knocked on the door of Hou Yi's office. The room was bright and spacious, filled with sunlight, which contrasted sharply with the uniform black decor—black cabinets, black desks, black chairs, and black sofas. The overall atmosphere felt somber, but the sunlight softened the darkness somewhat.
Tong Le spotted Hou Yi inside. He stood tall in a black suit that accentuated his broad shoulders. For some reason, despite the formal attire, he did not exude a typical business demeanor; instead, he radiated an intimidating presence.
Her gaze fell on his cane; he was using it because of an injury that required him to wear a cast on his leg. When he turned around, she noticed a prominent scar near his eyebrow, which solidified her impression of him.
Tong Le's first impression of Hou Yi was straightforward: a formidable figure dressed in a suit who seemed brooding and unapproachable.
Hou Yi offered a polite smile that felt more like a grimace. It was clear that he wasn't skilled at smiling genuinely; his expression seemed almost predatory.
Feeling suddenly tense, Tong Le thought about how handing him a gun at that moment would make him resemble a gangster.
Taking a deep breath, she prepared herself for a direct discussion about their business deal.
Once the staff member left the office, Hou Yi gestured for Tong Le to take a seat.
She settled onto the sofa as Hou Yi leaned on his cane and prepared to join her. Tong Le quickly stood up to assist him, but he declined her offer with a simple "It's fine."
He set his cane aside and poured hot tea for her from the teapot on the table in front of them.
As Tong Le observed Hou Yi's features closely, she felt a vague sense of familiarity but couldn't place where she might have seen him before. She racked her brain but still came up empty.
During the tea-pouring process, Hou Yi hoped that Tong Le would recognize him immediately; he believed his appearance was distinctive enough for her to remember him. After all, he had always attracted attention from women due to his striking features and magnetic presence. He never needed to pursue women actively; they flocked to him effortlessly.
Confidently, he thought Tong Le would surely remember him since he owed his life to her intervention in the past. However, after two minutes of silence between them, it became clear that she did not recognize him at all.
Tong Le was too focused on work to consider Hou Yi's appearance; her mind was occupied with business matters. She handed him her folder and politely said, "President Hou, here are the details of the project. Before I came here, I spoke with President Li from your company. He mentioned I should discuss everything directly with you."
Hou Yi pushed the teacup toward her while still waiting for her to recognize him—but unfortunately for him, she remained oblivious.
Hou Yi comforted himself, thinking that on the day of the accident, his face had been smeared with too much blood and dirt, which was why Tong Le had failed to recognize him at first. However, he was still not convinced. As he picked up the folder, he deliberately raised the documents with both hands, revealing the Red Woven Bracelet on his wrist.
When Tong Le saw the bracelet, she thought she must be mistaken. It looked exactly like her own—bearing the same signs of wear and tear, frayed strands, and a faded dark red hue. She stared at the bracelet and hesitantly spoke up, "Your bracelet is just like mine. Your bracelet..."
Tong Le didn't know how to ask him where he got it from; it felt intrusive to pry into someone else's privacy. Hou Yi casually remarked, "Oh, really? This was given to me by my savior."
Hearing this, Tong Le was taken aback. She looked again at Hou Yi's face and then at the identical bracelet. Suddenly, she understood where her earlier sense of familiarity had come from.
Looking at Hou Yi, who had a leg in a cast, she quickly confirmed, "Did you have an accident before?"
Hou Yi set the Project Proposal aside without even glancing at its contents; he had been waiting for Tong Le to say this. At that moment, he called out to the Female Secretary outside the door, "Come in!"
The Female Secretary hurried into the room.
Hou Yi instructed her, "Prepare the contract."
The Female Secretary complied and went to get things ready. Turning back to Tong Le, Hou Yi asked, "Is my face really that unrecognizable? You only just recognized me since you walked in?"
Tong Le was a bit surprised. "Is it really you? How did you get discharged so quickly? Are you okay?"
Hou Yi didn't want to linger on small talk with Tong Le. Since she was his savior, he decided to repay her as such. He stated clearly and decisively that he would handle the deal with Tongshan Real Estate personally, offering them the lowest market price for top quality products, and that his team would fully cooperate.
Tong Le felt flattered and confirmed, "Are you serious? Or are you just doing this as a favor?"
She waved her hand dismissively. "Rescuing you that day was no big deal; it was just a small effort on my part. As long as you're fine... For this deal, let's stick to market prices; I value your quality assurance more."
Tong Le was very pleased; she felt that Hou Yi was a man of honor and loyalty. It was clear he was repaying her kindness.
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