CHAPTER 142: CHAPTER 142 MEETING

Gu Yi first started cooking rice, she deliberately cooked a bit more today.

She stir-fried some bacon with chili, then stir-fried spicy and sour cabbage, and finally made some egg soup.

The dishes were all served on the table, and only then did Ye Hao come out of the room.

"Weren’t you hungry? Come and eat."

"Here I am, it smells so good."

Ye Hao smiled as he walked to the table, closing his eyes to take a sniff.

"I need to eat more today."

"Come, eat quickly, you can rest for a while after eating."

Gu Yi served the rice and handed it to Ye Hao.

"Thank you, wife."

Ye Hao took the bowl and started to eat.

"How long will this mission take?"

"They say it will take over a month. Don’t worry. I’ll rush back as soon as it’s over."

"Okay, you should take some medicine with you, right?"

In her past life at this time, Ye Hao was still in military school, so he hadn’t gone on missions. Gu Yi didn’t know if this mission had happened originally, let alone whether it would be dangerous.

Gu Yi wondered if she, like a little butterfly, really had changed the course of events.

"No need for medicine, there’s a military doctor around."

"It’s still better to have some on you for peace of mind. After eating, you can start packing your things, and I’ll make a trip to the clinic."

Gu Yi thought it was best to have some medicine on hand. If the military doctor wasn’t nearby, it could be useful in an emergency.

"Alright, I’ll listen to the wife."

Ye Hao said with a smile at Gu Yi.

Gu Yi knew mission details were confidential, so she didn’t ask Ye Hao where he was going. It was already good that he had told her approximately how long he’d be gone.

After eating, Gu Yi cleaned up the dishes and then went to the military clinic.

She bought some anti-inflammatory and hemostatic medicines and some midday tea, which is the best for vomiting and diarrhea.

Then she took the medicine home.

Ye Hao had almost finished packing his things.

"Done packing so quickly? It seems like you didn’t pack much."

Gu Yi looked at the military bag in front of her, thinking that training in the army was really useful for men.

At the very least, the packed items looked pleasing to the eye.

But the contents were indeed quite sparse.

"Just a set of change of clothes and some daily necessities because sometimes we need to carry the bag, so we can’t take too much."

Ye Hao explained.

"Then take these medicines with you later."

Gu Yi said as she went to the room to find paper and pen, writing down the dosage and effects of each medicine before packing them in a plastic bag and putting it in Ye Hao’s military bag.

While watching Gu Yi pack for him, Ye Hao suddenly didn’t feel like going on the mission, thinking it would be nice to just stay home with Gu Yi.

After packing, Gu Yi urged Ye Hao to rest for a while.

Even though she didn’t want Ye Hao to go, it was his duty. Even if she said anything, it wouldn’t change anything.

She didn’t want Ye Hao to worry about her, so she never said much.

Thinking that going on a mission was different from being at home, she just wanted Ye Hao to have a good sleep at home.

"Then accompany me, otherwise I surely won’t be able to sleep."

Ye Hao began to act spoiled.

Gu Yi couldn’t bear to refuse him.

The two lay on the bed with their eyes closed without speaking.

But actually, neither of them fell asleep.

When it was time to depart, Gu Yi saw Ye Hao out the door.

Originally, Gu Yi said she would see him onto the bus.

But Ye Hao didn’t let her, jokingly saying that since no one else was brought along, he couldn’t make exceptions.

Ye Hao kissed Gu Yi’s forehead and walked away with his military bag.

Finally, Gu Yi stood in the courtyard, watching Ye Hao walk further and further away.

When Gu Yi returned home, she suddenly felt the house was particularly empty.

She thought that Ye Hao probably also felt this way when she wasn’t home.

She sat in the living room for a long time, unsure of what to do, feeling an emptiness in her heart.

The next morning, Gu Yi went to the city.

Because today, she had arranged to meet Liang Yesheng and Li Yitian for lunch.

By the time Gu Yi arrived, Li Yitian was already there.

"You got here so early?"

Gu Yi sat down, and Li Yitian poured her a cup of hot water.

"Yeah, just to show my sincerity."

Li Yitian smiled cheekily.

"Mm, there’s hope for you."

When Liang Yesheng arrived, Gu Yi and Li Yitian were chatting and laughing.

Since her back was to the door, it wasn’t until Liang Yesheng came over that she noticed him.

"Brother Liang, you’re here. Let me introduce you. This is Li Yitian I mentioned to you."

Upon hearing Gu Yi call Brother Liang, Li Yitian stood up.

"Brother Liang, nice to meet you. Gu Yi has mentioned you before, and I finally get to meet you today."

Li Yitian followed Gu Yi’s lead in calling him Brother Liang, also in a particularly familiar manner.

"Hello, let’s sit down."

Liang Yesheng had a good impression of Li Yitian since he was introduced by Gu Yi.

So he was also polite to Li Yitian.

When the dishes were served, Li Yitian asked Liang Yesheng if he wanted to drink a bit.

"No need, let’s discuss our business first today. There will be plenty of opportunities to drink later. Let’s eat while talking."

Liang Yesheng said with a smile.

Seeing Liang Yesheng’s response, Li Yitian didn’t insist.

"Brother Liang, I asked around about that piece of land. If we really want it, the price can be pressed down a bit."

They had arranged this meeting specifically to discuss this matter. Li Yitian had also prepared this proposal as a show of sincerity.

"And what’s the bottom price?"

Liang Yesheng showed interest.

"Four million."

"A full four million?"

Gu Yi was a bit skeptical upon hearing Li Yitian’s words. She distinctly remembered it being bought for over four million in her past life.

Could it be Li Yitian used his father’s connections?

"Yes, exactly four million."

Li Yitian looked at Gu Yi with firm assurance.

"Brother Liang, if we can get it for four million, Yitian and I can provide two million together, and you another two million, then you take 50%, and we split the remaining 50%. How does that sound?"

Gu Yi got straight to the point.

"Sure, I’m fine with that. There is just one thing I want to discuss with you. From what I’ve learned, even if we acquire it, the immediate return may not be much. The future will depend on societal development and government planning."

Liang Yesheng believed the land had potential, but short-term gains might be challenging.

If everyone wanted to collaborate, they needed to understand the risks.

Otherwise, any disagreements later on could be problematic.

"We’ve considered that, Brother Liang. Don’t worry, we won’t back out halfway."

Gu Yi understood Liang Yesheng’s concerns.

She clarified everything upfront.

Li Yitian nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let’s have a toast to a successful collaboration with water instead of wine."

Liang Yesheng raised his glass.

They later agreed to proceed with the acquisition under Liang Yesheng’s name.

As he had a team, all the acquisition procedures would be handled by Liang Yesheng.

Li Yitian would leverage his connections.

Gu Yi would deal with any unexpected issues during the acquisition.