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Cai Ling smiled slightly, her lips curving upwards in a confident smile, and replied, "I've lived here for many years and have long considered this my second home." A hint of pride flashed in her eyes, as if she were showing Su Chang her love for this city.
Su Chang nodded in agreement, his face beaming with anticipation, and said, "That's wonderful. With Miss Cai accompanying us, this trip will definitely be even more exciting."
Cai Ling smiled, a hint of something deeper flashing in her eyes. She gently bit her lip, as if deep in thought. Then, she said softly, "Mr. Su, you're too kind. I'm very happy to travel with you all."
Su Chang asked casually, "I just wonder if Miss Cai would be interested in returning to China to work?"
Cai Ling was taken aback for a moment after hearing this, then winked mischievously at Su Chang and said, "That depends on whether someone can invite me back."
The two exchanged a glance, both smiling broadly, but neither brought up the topic again.
In the evening, Cai Ling took everyone to a restaurant near the London Eye. The restaurant was elegantly decorated, with a view of the Thames River at night from the windows. Everyone sat around a long table, enjoying the food and chatting about their experiences that day.
"Sister Ling, you're amazing! You know every corner of London." Chen Nanxing's eyes shone with admiration, and his tone was full of amazement.
“Yes, Miss Cai’s explanation has given us a deeper understanding of London,” Zheng Shuyi echoed, a satisfied smile on her face.
Cai Ling smiled, gently patted Chen Nanxing's head, and said, "I'm glad you like it. Tomorrow I'll take you to Buckingham Palace and the British Museum; there are many more things worth seeing there."
"That's great!" Guan Xiaodi clapped her hands excitedly, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "I've always wanted to visit the British Museum."
“Then we’ll set off first thing tomorrow morning,” Cai Ling said, her tone firm and decisive.
After dinner, Cai Ling and Su Mang escorted everyone back to the hotel. At the hotel entrance, Cai Ling said to Su Chang, "Mr. Su, see you tomorrow." She had a faint smile on her face, and her eyes revealed a hint of anticipation.
Su Chang smiled and nodded, his eyes filled with gratitude and anticipation. Watching Cai Ling's departing figure, he thought to himself, "Cai Ling is truly an interesting person. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's trip."
Back in his room (ccdj), Su Chang stood by the window, gazing at the London night view, feeling an immense sense of peace. This trip had not only relaxed him but also allowed him to meet an interesting person like Cai Ling. He had a feeling that this European journey might bring some unexpected rewards.
Meanwhile, Su Mang and Cai Ling sat in the hotel's coffee shop, talking in hushed tones.
"Sister Ling, what do you think of Su Chang?" Su Mang's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she tilted her head slightly, looking at Cai Ling expectantly.
Cai Ling smiled slightly, revealing a faint smile: "He is a very charming person, intelligent, composed, and farsighted. No wonder you speak so highly of him."
Su Mang's face flushed instantly. She lowered her head shyly and said softly, "He's just my client. And you know my situation. With so many women, why would he even look at me, who's pregnant with a baby?" Her fingers gently stirred the coffee in her cup, as if trying to hide her inner unease.
Cai Ling gave her a meaningful look, a hint of slyness in her eyes: "Really? But I think your relationship seems to be more than just that of clients. And from what you've said, he has so many women, all kinds of types, so he probably wouldn't care about your situation." Her voice carried a teasing tone, making Su Mang's heart beat faster.
Su Mang's lips trembled slightly, but she didn't utter a word. Her gaze flickered, as if she were deep in thought. Finally, she simply sighed softly and continued stirring her coffee.
Seeing this, Cai Ling didn't press the matter further. She gently patted Su Mang's shoulder and said with a smile, "Alright, it's getting late. You should get some rest too. We're taking everyone out to play tomorrow."
"Okay, goodnight, Sister Ling." Su Mang stood up and hugged Cai Ling. Her movements were a little stiff, as if she was trying hard to control her emotions. Then, she turned and left, her steps heavy.
Cai Ling watched Su Mang's retreating figure, a slight smile playing on her lips. She took out her phone and dialed a number: "Help me look up Su Chang's information, the more detailed the better." Her voice carried a hint of determination, as if she were preparing for a decision.
After hanging up the phone, Cai Ling stood up and walked to the window. She gazed silently at the London night view, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.
In the early morning in London, sunlight filters through the thin mist and spills onto the Thames, creating shimmering ripples on the water.
Cai Ling arrived at the hotel early and led the group to begin their day's journey. Today's itinerary included visiting Buckingham Palace and the British Museum, followed by a flight to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
In front of Buckingham Palace, Cai Ling gave a detailed explanation of the palace's history and architectural style. Her explanation was vivid and interesting, eliciting frequent nods from the audience. Su Chang stood to the side, her gaze frequently falling on Cai Ling, her admiration for her growing stronger.
"Miss Cai is truly knowledgeable about European history," Su Chang said with a smile.
Cai Ling smiled slightly: "I just enjoy researching these things in my spare time. If President Su is interested, I can talk more about it."
Su Chang nodded: "That's great, I'm also very interested in European history."
After visiting Buckingham Palace, the group went to the British Museum. The museum displays precious artifacts from around the world, and Cai Ling led everyone through each exhibit, explaining the background story of each piece in detail. Her explanations were insightful yet easy to understand, and everyone listened with rapt attention.
After visiting the British Museum, the group took a private plane to Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was late when the plane landed at Amsterdam Airport. Cai Ling arranged for everyone to stay at a hotel located by the canal.
The next morning, Cai Ling led everyone on their Amsterdam tour. Amsterdam's canals are crisscrossed, and the buildings on both banks are quaint and elegant, full of exotic charm. Cai Ling rented a boat and took everyone on a tour along the canals.
"Amsterdam's canal system is one of the most complex in the world, and it is known as the 'Venice of the North'," Cai Ling explained as she stood at the bow of the boat.
The cruise ship glided slowly along the canal, the scenery on both banks picturesque. Guan Juer and Guan Xiaodi took out their phones and started snapping photos. Song Nuan, meanwhile, held her camera, intently capturing every detail. Su Chang stood beside Cai Ling, gazing at the distant scenery, feeling utterly relaxed.
“Miss Cai is also very familiar with Amsterdam,” Su Chang said with a smile.
Cai Ling smiled slightly: "I lived here for a while, and our company is in the tourism business, so I know this place quite well."
Just then, as the cruise ship passed under a small bridge, Cai Ling suddenly suggested, "Let's stop here and go up for a look."
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Everyone agreed. After the boat docked, Cai Ling was the first to jump ashore. However, the moment she jumped, she slipped, twisted her ankle, lost her balance, and fell into the river.
"Watch out!" Su Chang reacted quickly, pulling Cai Ling into his arms.
Cai Ling, still shaken, looked up at Su Chang, a blush creeping onto her face.
Su Chang hugged her tightly and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Cai Ling shook her head: "I'm fine - my foot just hurts a little."
Su Chang looked down at her feet and noticed that her ankle was red and swollen. He frowned: "You've sprained your ankle - you need to get it treated quickly."
Cai Ling nodded: "It's okay, I can still walk."
Without a word, Su Chang picked her up and carried her on his back, saying, "Don't move around, or it will get worse. I'll carry you back to the hotel."
Cai Ling paused for a moment, then blushed slightly and said, "No need, I can walk by myself."
Su Chang insisted, "Your foot is injured, you can't walk anymore."
Cai Ling did not refuse again and let Su Chang carry her back to the hotel. The other women showed maternal smiles, but Su Mang's eyes showed some struggle.
Back at the hotel, Su Chang placed Cai Ling on the sofa and then took out a set of acupuncture tools from his suitcase. He knelt down, gently held Cai Ling's ankle, and carefully examined it.
"You know acupuncture?" Cai Ling asked, somewhat surprised.
Su Chang nodded: "I've learned some, so it should be able to help relieve your pain."
Cai Ling nodded: "Then I'll trouble you."
Su Chang skillfully inserted the silver needles into the acupoints on Cai Ling's ankle and gently twisted them. Cai Ling felt a tingling and numb sensation, and then the pain in her ankle gradually subsided.
"How are you feeling?" Su Chang asked.
Cai Ling nodded: "Much better, thank you."
Su Chang smiled and said, "You're welcome. Take a good rest, and you should be able to walk normally again tomorrow."
Cai Ling looked at Su Chang, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes: "President Su, you are such a good person."
Su Chang was surprised that Cai Ling would give him the "friend zone" card. He smiled wickedly and said, "It was just a small favor, but I'm not exactly a good person."
Cai Ling didn't say anything more, but just looked at Su Chang quietly, a strange feeling rising in her heart.
The next morning, Cai Ling's foot was indeed much better. She tried walking a few steps and found that the pain was gone. She went out of her room and saw Su Chang standing in the corridor, seemingly waiting for her.
"How is your foot?" Su Chang asked with concern.
Cai Ling smiled and said, "I feel much better, thank you."
Su Chang nodded: "That's good. Let's go to the windmill village today."
Cai Ling nodded: "Okay, I'll take you there."
The group traveled by bus to the windmill village outside Amsterdam. The windmill village is one of the most iconic attractions in the Netherlands, preserving many old windmills and offering picturesque scenery.
Cai Ling led everyone on a tour of the village's windmill museum, explaining in detail the history and working principles of the windmills. Her explanations were vivid and engaging, and everyone listened with rapt attention.
After visiting the windmill village, the group went to a nearby cheese factory and sampled the local specialty cheese. Cai Ling explained the Dutch cheese-making process, which everyone listened to with great interest.
That evening, the group returned to the hotel. Cai Ling's foot was completely healed. Standing on the hotel balcony, looking at the distant scenery, she felt incredibly relaxed.
Su Chang walked to her side and asked softly, "What are you thinking about?"
Cai Ling smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just had a very enjoyable trip."
Su Chang nodded: "Yes, this trip was really enjoyable."
Cai Ling looked at Su Chang, a complex expression flashing in her eyes: "President Su, thank you."
Su Chang smiled and said, "No need to be polite. We're friends now, aren't we?"
Cai Ling nodded and didn't say anything more.
Over the next few days, Cai Ling led everyone on a tour of other attractions in the Netherlands, including the Tulip Gardens and the Van Gogh Museum. At each location, Cai Ling provided detailed explanations of the site's history and culture, captivating everyone's attention.
Su Chang and Cai Ling's relationship gradually warmed up during this trip. They often took walks and chatted together, and their understanding of each other deepened.
One evening, Cai Ling and Su Chang sat on the hotel balcony, looking at the distant scenery, feeling incredibly peaceful.
"Mr. Su, what do you think of this trip?" Cai Ling asked softly.
Su Chang smiled and said, "I'm very happy and relaxed. Thank you, Ms. Cai."
Cai Ling shook her head: "You're welcome, I'm very happy too."
Su Chang looked at Cai Ling, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes: "Ms. Cai, actually, there's something I've always wanted to ask you."
Cai Ling was taken aback: "What problem?"
Su Chang took a deep breath and slowly said, "Are you willing to go back to China to work?"
Cai Ling was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "President Su, are you trying to poach me?"
Su Chang nodded: "Yes, I think you are a very talented person. If you can join our company, you will definitely be a great help to us."
Cai Ling smiled and said, "President Su, you flatter me too much."
Su Chang shook her head: "I'm serious. Miss Cai, would you be willing to consider it?"
Cai Ling looked at Su Chang, a complicated expression flashing in her eyes: "President Su, I need some time to think about it."
Su Chang nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for your reply."
Cai Ling nodded and didn't say anything more.
The trip to Europe not only brought Su Chang and Cai Ling closer, but also gave Cai Ling new ideas about returning to work in China. She knew that this trip might change the trajectory of her life.
The glass facade of Orlando International Airport gleams brilliantly in the sunlight, like a giant mirror reflecting the passing travelers.
Su Chang and Guan Juer led Guan Xiaodi and Cui Tianqi out of the airport gate, their figures standing out discreetly in the bustling crowd.
Having just finished their trip to Europe, Su Chang sent everyone else back to Shanghai on a private jet, while the four of them chose to fly to the United States to begin their search for their missing person.
Su Chang was wearing a dark gray casual suit, her face showing a hint of fatigue, but her eyes remained sharp.
He turned his head slightly to look at Guan Xiaodi beside him and asked in a low voice, "Xiaodi, is everything arranged?"