"It’s okay, finding out now is the same." Yang Xiao didn’t take it seriously and said casually, "But it’s not completely settled yet. It’s a big project, involving many aspects. I suppose you won’t have the patience to listen to me. This is between men, you don’t need to worry about it. Just give me some information about their usual preferences, okay?"

"Then I’ll send you a list. If it’s a business hospitality situation, follow what I say and you won’t go wrong. Besides being a bit picky, they’re usually easy to talk to."

Yang Xiao rubbed his forehead, not feeling that they were easy to talk to at all.

On the contrary, he felt a bit of provocation from the other party. Was it just his illusion?

However, this provocation seemed to have no malice; perhaps it was just due to their pickiness.

Gu Ziyou prepared a detailed list, listing out some of Gu Zimo and Xie Nianjing’s usual preferences, even down to what vintage and vineyard wines they liked, key points they valued in partners, and things that absolutely should not be done.

Vice President Yang should be reliable, but his somewhat flamboyant nature was a bit of a headache.

The elder brother was still okay; Nianjing, however, was truly picky.

The toughest person to please in the Gu Family, so he can only let things take their natural course with him.

Fortunately, although Xie Nianjing often has a bit of a sharp tongue, it’s just talk, and taking him seriously will only lead to frustration.

Yang Xiao expressed his thanks and asked her to take her time sending it to his email before heading into Shen Lingfeng’s office.

*

"It should be approved in about a month. If they actually come to Hai City in person, the press conference must be well prepared. If there’s no surprise, this collaboration should be the most significant among Hai City’s enterprises in recent years."

After the discussion, Yang Xiao sat in the chair, crossing his legs.

"Also, I just asked Youyou about the preferences of those two stars from the Gu Family. She said she’ll sort it out and send it to me."

Shen Lingfeng suddenly frowned, "You told her?"

"What, can’t I say?" He was puzzled, "Why didn’t you tell her? They’ll meet when they come to Hai City, and they’ll find out anyway."

"Forget it." Shen Lingfeng sat down.

He wasn’t intentionally hiding it from her; he just hadn’t mentioned it yet.

"Although the partner is SNM, it’s a professional matter, there’s no need to discuss it. Yang Xiao, we should act as we usually do, and not go looking for her because of this."

Yang Xiao roughly understood, even though he felt it wasn’t necessary.

"Don’t worry, there’s nothing else. But considering it’s her brother’s company, even if you want to keep things separate, you should at least mention it to her." He reminded him as he got up to leave.

Back in the office, he saw a long email from Gu Ziyou, making his head hurt even more...

After work, as usual, Gu Ziyou continued to stay at the company "working overtime." When she knew Shen Lingfeng was able to leave, she went downstairs to the parking lot to wait.

Throughout the journey, she was unusually silent for someone who normally talked a lot.

Gu Ziyou looked out the window, not knowing what was on her mind.

After driving back, Shen Lingfeng didn’t get out of the car immediately. He turned to see her unbuckling her seatbelt and stopped her hand.

"What’s wrong?" She looked up, somewhat puzzled.

Gu Ziyou herself wasn’t aware of the slight anomaly; she was just lost in thought and forgot to speak.

"Did you think the collaboration with SNM made you upset?" he said in a low voice, his gaze leaving her no escape.