In the President's office, the man resting on the desk suddenly started shouting, "Xiao Nian! Xiao Nian..."
Perhaps his dream was too vivid. His arm hit the desk, and the pain brought him slowly back to reality.
"Young Master, did you have that dream again?" The butler, Zhang De, carefully passed a towel over.
The man looked at his butler in front of him, did not speak, took the towel and wiped away the sweat beads on his forehead. A fleeting look of loss crossed his face.
"Zhang De, how are the discussions for the acquisition going?"
AN Group was planning to acquire a foreign-listed cosmetics company. If successful, it would boost AN Group's strength, facilitating smooth expansion overseas, and gain entrance into the international market.
Zhang De nodded, "It's almost settled. Once Young Master heads there, we can sign the contract."
Hou Chengyi, the heir to the Hou Clan, also the founder of AN Group, propelled AN Group to the pinnacle of domestic corporations within the shortest time, while also striving to break into the international market.
"Book a ticket to Germany right away!" Hou Chengyi's face resumed its usual stoicism.
This deal was something he was determined to clinch.
Zhang De replied, "Understood, Young Master. I'll arrange for it right away."
Hou Chengyi casually picked up a document from the table. His eyes fell on the red string tied around his wrist, and instantaneously, the face from his memory flashed up in his mind.
======= I am the adorable dividing line =======
"Xiao Nian, what kind of school do you want to go to in the future? Let's take the university entrance exam together." On the lush, vibrant grass, two figures were sitting back-to-back.
"I want to go to a city by the sea to see the magnificently rolling waves. Ze Yu, do you want to go with me? Shall we work hard together?" The girl's face was full of hope as she spoke.
"Alright, wherever you go, I'll go. We will never part for the rest of our lives. I've chosen you!" The boy suddenly turned his face, sat up straight, and said it with seriousness.
"Mmm, I believe in you." The girl placed her hand in the boy's palm, feeling the warmth between them. "I know you would never lie to me."
Their eyes met, and two somewhat young and naive faces bore a thick sweetness.
"Which class are you two from? You're not allowed to date in school, don’t you know that?!" An irate voice came from a distance.
"It's the Dean of Instruction, let's run."
...
The girl's smile was bright and beautiful, her delicate face prettier than a finely crafted porcelain doll. Her rosy cheeks expressed tenderness as she ran lightly ahead.
"Xiao Nian..." The boy called from behind, but the girl's steps became faster, her silhouette growing more distant. The boy tried to grab her hand, but no matter what he did, he couldn't. Eventually, the girl's figure gradually disappeared from sight.
======= I'm the adorable dividing line =======
"Xiao Nian, I dreamt of you again. How I wish it wasn't just a dream." Hou Chengyi touched the red string on his wrist, his countenance sinking again, and murmured, "Where exactly are you? Why haven't I been able to find you all these years?"
"Young Master?" Zhang De’s voice pulled Hou Chengyi from his daze. "The business gathering in a few days has been arranged, and everything is going according to plan."
Hou Chengyi nodded, "Good, you take care of this matter. I don't want any mishaps."
