Chapter 2130: Chapter 2131: The Original Spouse Leaving With Nothing 50

Zhang Qiang quietly listened as Zhang Yu made a phone call, and when he heard her mention skiing in Dubai, he was quite surprised.

"You’re planning to go skiing in Dubai?"

Han Yu, listening nearby, also glanced over in surprise.

Zhang Yu nodded, "Yeah, you wouldn’t think I’m lying, would you?"

"I’ve been thinking these past few days about how to spend the winter vacation. After much thought, I decided I should go to a place with snow."

"I originally considered going to Japan because it’s close to home and there’s no need to deal with a time difference. But then I thought, going there, there’s a high chance of running into Han Xue."

"As for going to Europe, Han Xue’s belly is getting bigger, so even if she’s willful, she wouldn’t risk her safety." Even if Han Xue would go to bars and such with her big belly, in the later stages of pregnancy, especially when she’s close to delivery, she definitely wouldn’t dare take a long international flight.

"So, going to Europe is the best choice." Knowing the elders would definitely worry about the costs, "You don’t need to worry about the money, I’ll cover it."

Seeing the excited and proud Zhang Yu, Zhang Qiang and his wife exchanged looks. It seems their daughter has made quite a bit of money lately, otherwise, she wouldn’t be so free-spending.

Since it’s the money their daughter earned, however she wants to spend it is her business. "Alright." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Zhang Yu originally thought Zhang Qiang and his wife would try to persuade her otherwise, citing that skiing in Japan is cheaper than in Europe. She didn’t expect them to agree readily, which made her happy as they didn’t dampen the mood.

As for the maid at home when the family went on vacation, Zhang Yu thought it over, "I plan to let Auntie the maid go home for New Year’s. After we leave, she can go back, and then come back two days before we return to clean the house."

Zhang Yu was really satisfied with the auntie, as she cooked well and was not a nosy person.

Zhang Qiang and his wife also felt there was no issue with letting the auntie go back, as she wouldn’t have much to do staying at home alone while they were away.

The maid was delighted upon hearing this decision. Who wouldn’t want to reunite with family, especially when it’s paid leave this time? Although it’s just for a few months, she was truly happy.

"Alright, I’m going to the study to get busy." Zhang Yu had been calculating in her mind and figured out that good accommodations, food, and activities for the family in Europe would cost at least several hundreds of thousands.

Thus, she needed to make more money. As soon as she logged into her messaging app, she saw a message from Xie Zhen.

Xie Zhen: The project proposal you wrote is great.

Xie Zhen: The one for Lin Yu.

Zhang Yu was trying to figure out which project proposal he was talking about, and it surprised her to learn it was Lin Yu’s: How do you know?

Though the bidding results were out, such things generally wouldn’t be public unless someone from within leaked them. Lin Yu probably wouldn’t share, but Zhang Yu wasn’t sure about his team.

Xie Zhen: I forgot to tell you, I’m a partner with the winning bidder this time.

What! Zhang Yu was stunned by Xie Zhen’s message: You, you’re a partner with them?

Zhang Yu felt a headache coming on: I remember you’re with the same company as Lin Yu, aren’t you?

Before leaving the company, this guy came for inspections, representing the headquarters.

Zhang Yu was sure that even if one was at headquarters and the other at a subsidiary, there wouldn’t be two companies competing for the same bid.

The fact that Xie Zhen was partnering with someone indicated: Did you already leave the company?

Looking at Zhang Yu’s message, Xie Zhen replied: Yes, I left a couple of months ago. I’ll start at the new company in a few days.

Zhang Yu: The company that won the bid?

Xie Zhen: Haven’t you thought I might start my own business?

Starting an investment bank? Zhang Yu looked at Xie Zhen’s message, knowing little about this senior, but she knew he was capable, having satisfied their professor and held a high position at headquarters. His family background wasn’t lacking either.

Zhang Yu: If you were in Harbor City or Europe and America, I’d believe you’d start a business. But on the Mainland? All good resources are monopolized by state enterprises or financial dynasties.

Zhang Yu: Starting your own investment bank would likely be a small one, and you wouldn’t be content with that, would you?

Xie Zhen nodded at Zhang Yu’s spot-on analysis: Yes, so by switching jobs, if I do well, I might be in charge of domestic operations.

Xie Zhen: Are you interested in helping after you graduate?

Xie Zhen extended an invitation, aware that Zhang Yu’s chance of returning to a Mainland job was low, despite her parents being veteran financial experts and their connections doing well. But they were aging.

Plus, with Han Xue’s family doing so well now—even if they failed this time, their status isn’t shaken and many would jump to tackle Zhang Yu.

After some thought, Zhang Yu responded to Xie Zhen’s offer: I feel quite content now, doing as I please.

Zhang Yu: The pressure of working is just too much, and as you know, I make quite a bit of money outside, so there’s no need for a job.

Before extending the invite, Xie Zhen had considered the odds of Zhang Yu’s rejection, though he didn’t expect her refusal to come so swiftly.

Xie Zhen: Won’t you consider it a bit more? Don’t worry; working here won’t be affected by the Han family.

Zhang Yu: It’s not about the Han family. But can a job pay me millions a year? No.

Zhang Yu: I already make that much outside while enjoying more free time. Everyone who’s worked in Investment banking knows how relentlessly busy it gets.

Zhang Yu: I relish my semi-retired life now and don’t wish to change that.

Zhang Yu: We can collaborate differently; you provide the funds, and I’ll provide the brains.

Xie Zhen stared at Zhang Yu’s reply for a while. Indeed, why leave free earnings for a demanding job when you earn the same?

Xie Zhen: Alright, we can continue collaborating. By the way, the professor’s 80th birthday is coming up. Will you attend?

Zhang Yu: I’ll return for it, to see the professor and walk around the campus.

Xie Zhen: Great. Will you bring your son? Have you thought about letting him study finance?

Zhang Yu: My son needs to attend school, so I won’t bring him. As for his future major, that’s his decision, not mine.

Xie Zhen was quite surprised since several generations in finance usually wish their kids to follow suit, smoothing their path considerably.

But upon reflection, he understood. Zhang Yu might say she’s unconcerned about Han family matters, but deep down, she’s still cautious.

Xie Zhen: I need to visit Harbor City in a couple of days. Can I meet your son then?

Zhang Yu didn’t understand why Xie Zhen was so keen on meeting Lin Zixuan, but as he was already visiting Harbor City, she figured she should at least treat him to a meal now that she’s aware.

Lately, he had introduced her to quite a few opportunities that earned her a lot. So, treating him was due: Sure.