The notebook that was just given as a return gift had the three characters "Shen Duoyi" boldly written on the flyleaf. Shen Duoyi himself was still bent over, staring blankly up at Qi Shi'an: "What should I do, I wrote it wrong without thinking..."

Qi Shi'an held back his laughter and pulled the notebook out from under the other person's hand. Looking at the few strokes, he said, "The handwriting is beautiful, the name sounds great, and I quite like the person who wrote it."

Shen Duoyi's face turned red. Although Qi Shi'an didn't mind, he truly felt a bit embarrassed, and now there was an added bit of shyness. Not wanting to tease him further, Qi Shi'an closed the notebook and placed it in the center of the desk, finally comforting: "I'll think of you when I open it. How about you write my name in your notebook too?"

Qi Shi'an thought this was comforting, but after saying it, the redness on Shen Duoyi's face did not fade at all. He replied with effort: "I'll think of you when I use the fountain pen too."

"Then you must use it every day." Qi Shi'an was very sleepy and wanted to rest. The weariness in his eyes gradually intensified but could never overshadow his smile.

Shen Duoyi needed to return to his department to work. Picking up his bag, he asked, "Are you going to go home and rest?"

Qi Shi'an shook his head and complained as if acting pitiful: "I still have to meet with You Zhe. It's exhausting me to death."

"Mr. You who introduced me?"

Shen Duoyi changed the subject. He always felt that Qi Shi'an wanted him to say a few comforting words, or chat a bit more, so he added truthfully: "I still have two papers with Mr. You."

Qi Shi'an said, "Then I'll help you get them back. Find me before getting off work to get them."

It was already time to start work. Shen Duoyi left the 30th floor to return to the consulting department. Before going to see You Zhe, Qi Shi'an wanted to take a nap. He lay on the sofa and as soon as he closed his eyes, he saw the Sandman.

There were a few spare suits hanging in the office. Annie walked in quietly, selecting one in advance for Qi Shi'an. Even though she kept her movements light, the sound of high heels was still unavoidable. She looked nervously at the person lying on the sofa, thankful that he was sleeping soundly enough.

In an uncomfortable posture and limited time, under such poor conditions, Qi Shi'an replenished some energy. He didn't even set an alarm, naturally opening his eyes when the time came. After washing up and changing into the suit, he swiftly left the 30th floor.

Zhesi Finance was very close to Ming'an, both on Central Street. The driver wasn't going fast. He said, "Mr. Qi, after dropping you off at Zhesi Finance, I'll go for car maintenance. Is there anything you need changed at the garage?"

Qi Shi'an thought for a moment: "No, tell them I want to order a McLaren. Bring back the interior material samples and I'll choose when I have time."

Almost all the employees at Zhesi Finance knew Qi Shi'an because he often came to meet and discuss matters with You Zhe. You Zhe's secretary was already waiting for him in the first-floor lobby. On the way, she summarized the content of today's meeting.

The two of them met very casually in You Zhe's office. Coffee and fruit were prepared on the coffee table. The two each occupied a corner of the sofa, with charts and data directly projected onto the wall, discussing as they went along.

"When is this prosperity index from? The number I saw this morning wasn't this," Qi Shi'an frowned slightly, a bit disdainful. "But it's about the same, both below fifty."

You Zhe said, "You have a lot of medium and long-term clients at your company, right? Now it's in a waiting period with empty positions, like the off-season."

"We have a lot, but we don't have an off-season." Qi Shi'an didn't know what he was proud of. "If it's the stock off-season, just get everyone to play futures. Go back and mention it. Our Team Leader Shen can probably come up with a reception plan tomorrow."

"Team Leader Shen? Shen Duoyi?" You Zhe said, "I forgot. His work ability is pretty good, but there was only one position at the time. If demoted, he definitely wouldn't be happy, so I simply introduced him to you guys."

After finishing, You Zhe returned to the original topic: "Futures are fine, but I'm more inclined to pull towards foreign exchange. There will be big developments in forex in the coming years. What do you think?"

Qi Shi'an nodded: "Nonsense, I've dedicated my late nights to the forex market. Big developments are very tempting, but the complexity and operational difficulty are also daunting. It's not easy to do."

This chat-style meeting continued until noon. After eating and resting for a bit, they continued researching. Towards the end, You Zhe looked at his watch and said, "Last time I pulled an all-nighter and we didn't get to drink together. Want to go to Tokyo Bar for a couple drinks tonight?"

"Next time. I didn't sleep much last night." Qi Shi'an was still thinking about Shen Duoyi's papers. "Right, Shen Duoyi had two papers with you during his interview. I'll take them back to have a look."

You Zhe rummaged through his desk drawer. He first found one. Qi Shi'an picked it up and looked: "This is You Si's. You ghostwrote for her?"

"What are you thinking? She asked me to review it." You Zhe finally found Shen Duoyi's papers. Qi Shi'an took them and put them in his bag. Without staying longer, he said before leaving: "I'm going on a business trip to Sydney next month. Have her prepare to treat me to a meal."

Qi Shi'an strolled back to Ming'an. There were still two hours before getting off work. He originally wanted to go straight home to sleep, but he had promised to help Shen Duoyi get the papers, so he obediently went up to the 30th floor to wait.

In the consulting department, Team Leader Qi was conducting training for the senior consultants. Shen Duoyi was auditing. He was new, so this kind of work should be taken on by him. After familiarizing himself this time, he would be responsible for it in the future.

The training ended just in time to get off work. He called the 30th floor and asked, "Annie, has Mr. Qi left?"

"Not yet. Mr. Zhang is also here."

Shen Duoyi figured Zhang Yiming had business with Qi Shi'an, so he wasn't in a hurry to pack up. After the other colleagues in the department had mostly left, he leisurely went upstairs.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yiming was still there. The office door was open and Shen Duoyi could hear the conversation inside from the doorway. Qi Shi'an caught a glimpse of the figure at the door and waved: "Team Leader Shen, come in."

Shen Duoyi said, "I won't delay your discussion with Mr. Zhang, will I?"

"We're done talking. Just chatting." Zhang Yiming stood up from the chair, looking like he was about to leave. Before leaving, he said to Qi Shi'an, "Next month you're going to Sydney to see your childhood sweetheart. I still have to stay at my work post. I'm so miserable. Why don't you let me have that McLaren?"

Qi Shi'an said irritably, "How about you go on the business trip and I stay at my work post?"

Zhang Yiming couldn't bear to leave his boyfriends and girlfriends here, so he grumbled a few more words and left. Shen Duoyi, who was waiting on the side, overheard bits and pieces, but he had no interest in gossip and wasn't very curious.

Who knew that after only the two of them were left in the office, the first thing Qi Shi'an said was an explanation: "I'm going on a business trip to Sydney next month. You Zhe's parents and younger sister are all there. We're childhood sweethearts, you could say. We few are all childhood friends."

After he finished speaking, he felt it was a bit too much concern, and for a moment didn't know what else to say. However, Shen Duoyi smiled and said, "I also have a childhood friend who I grew up with since we were little. He's now a high-level executive at an entertainment company. If you have a celebrity you like, I can help you get an autograph."

His tone and expression were very proud, as if introducing a close "insider". Qi Shi'an wasn't jealous, but still felt a bit awkward and replied, "No need, my younger brother pesters me all day about wanting to be a celebrity. It's almost annoying me to death."

Shen Duoyi smiled even more happily, "Younger brothers are annoying, helping aunties trade stocks is also annoying. Is there anything you don't find annoying?"

This was definitely not the tone a subordinate uses with their superior. Qi Shi'an felt that Shen Duoyi had completely relaxed. He took out the two papers and praised, "Reading them word for word, I don't find it annoying at all. In fact, I wish they were a bit longer."

Shen Duoyi walked to the desk, "Thank you. Actually there are a few viewpoints that still need to be refined."

It was long past the time to get off work. The employees in the Ming'an Building were probably down to just a few. The two of them exchanged a few words across the office desk, neither noticing the position of the hands on the clock.

Qi Shi'an felt hungry and set a trap for the other person, "You previously worked at an insurance company and designed many popular products. Could you give me some free advice?"

Shen Duoyi was very straightforward and directly asked, "Who are you thinking of buying it for?"

"For my parents. They're getting older and buying insurance is for some protection." As Qi Shi'an spoke, he packed up his things, putting what he needed to take into his bag.

Shen Duoyi's mind turned quickly and immediately analyzed, "I remember your family lives in the military retirement home. If your uncle and aunt are both from the military, then you don't need to worry about retirement and medical care. If they're interested, just buy a comprehensive medical insurance for the middle-aged and elderly."

He continued, "Actually, there are many types of insurance, and more and more high-end products are being launched. But the core is actually more or less the same, nothing more than making divisions based on the economic strength of the target audience. If you're really interested, I'll go home and find some information to give you."

The earnest and helpful Shen Duoyi was very charming, at least that's what Qi Shi'an thought. He had already packed up his things and stood up to leave the office with the other person. After entering the elevator, Shen Duoyi turned his head and said, "Since I've already rambled on for so long, I might as well promote my junior sister's product. There's one suitable for young people called 'Intelligent Life' that she designed. It covers dozens of critical illnesses and is very popular."

Qi Shi'an's focus instantly shifted, "Is it the junior sister you went on a blind date with?"

"Yes, it's her." Shen Duoyi was completely unaware and still spoke with full enthusiasm, "That insurance is designed for young people. Office workers nowadays are under a lot of pressure and can also be considered a high-risk group for sudden illnesses."

That appearance was especially innocent. Qi Shi'an no longer had the mind to ponder aimlessly. He replied, "Looking at it this way, I should buy it. I work overtime and stare at screens all night long every day. It's very likely that I'll suddenly drop dead one day."

Shen Duoyi said, "Then you should buy 'Intelligent Life'. It's quite suitable."

"But if I suddenly drop dead, what's the use of the payout? I can't spend it." Qi Shi'an asked sincerely.

Shen Duoyi answered, "It depends on who you fill in as the beneficiary. If you fill in yourself, if you get sick, it will compensate medical expenses. If it's accidental death, the insurance money will be directly paid to your family."

The elevator arrived at the first floor. Qi Shi'an took a step out first to block the doorway.

"If it's paid to family, who is the first in line?"

Shen Duoyi said, "It's your partner."

Qi Shi'an stared at him, "Looks like I need to find a partner first. Then can you be my partner tonight and have dinner with me?"