Chapter 55: Temporary Business Trip

After returning home, his mother Shen Yurou immediately came to greet him, her eyes full of anticipation: "Xiaofeng, how did it go? Did you find your father?"

Looking at his mother's hopeful gaze, a wave of bitterness washed over Ye Feng's heart.

He stammered, "Mom, I... I went to the prison, but..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yurou's face instantly turned pale; she collapsed onto the sofa, her eyes filled with disappointment and pain.

After letting out a sigh, she said in a low voice: "Xiaofeng, Mom understands. Your dad, he... he really is gone!"

Seeing his mother like this, Ye Feng sat over, held her shoulders, and said in a low voice: "Mom, don't be sad. I will definitely find Dad, please rest assured!"

Shen Yurou nodded, her tone carrying a hint of exhaustion: "Xiaofeng, Mom is tired and is going to rest first. Don't push yourself too hard, and remember, absolutely do not get dragged into this whirlpool!"

After saying this, she stood up and walked slowly back to her room.

Watching his mother's back, Ye Feng's heart was filled with complex emotions.

He knew that although his mother appeared strong on the surface, she must be in great pain inside!

Ye Feng sighed and was just about to return to his room to cultivate when his phone suddenly rang.

Picking up the phone to look, it was a call from Gu Ran.

"Ye Feng, are you free lately?"

"There is something at the company that requires you to come over!"

As soon as he answered, he heard Gu Ran's slightly hurried voice.

Ye Feng nodded to himself; although he was a bit puzzled as to why he needed to go to the company during the holiday, he still agreed: "Okay, I'll be there right away!"

After hanging up the phone, he tidied up a bit and headed straight for the Gu Group.

By the time he arrived at the company, it was already afternoon.

Aside from a few employees working overtime and the Security Guard, there was basically no one else in the company.

Ye Feng took the elevator directly to the president's office on the top floor.

As soon as he pushed open the door, he saw Gu Ran sitting at the desk, holding a document with a grave expression.

"President Gu, I'm here."

Ye Feng walked in front of Gu Ran, his tone carrying a hint of confusion: "It's the weekend, is there something going on at the company?"

Gu Ran looked up, and seeing Ye Feng, a hint of a smile appeared on her face: "Ye Feng, you're here. First, put on this suit; you'll be accompanying me on a business trip to Shangjing Shi later."

As she spoke, she took a brand-new suit from the coat rack nearby and handed it to Ye Feng.

Ye Feng took the suit and asked with some confusion: "Shangjing Shi, so suddenly?"

Gu Ran nodded, her tone carrying a hint of urgency: "Yes, there is an important cooperation project that I need to discuss in person. Time is tight, we must leave immediately."

Hearing this, Ye Feng did not ask further; he nodded and took the suit to the changing room.

A few minutes later, he walked out wearing the suit.

Seeing Ye Feng, a flash of amazement crossed Gu Ran's eyes: "Ye Feng, you look quite handsome in a suit!"

Ye Feng smiled, his tone carrying a hint of teasing: "President Gu, are you complimenting me?"

Gu Ran also smiled and said: "You could say that. Alright, let's hurry and set off!"

After saying this, the two of them went downstairs together.

After finding Gu Ran's Porsche, Ye Feng stepped on the gas and drove her toward Shangjing Shi.

Along the way, Gu Ran briefly introduced the purpose of this business trip to Ye Feng.

"This time we are going to Shangjing Shi to discuss a partnership with a major client. This client is very important to our company, so we must give it our all!"

Gu Ran's tone carried a hint of seriousness.

Ye Feng nodded, his tone carrying a hint of confidence: "President Gu, don't worry, I will fully cooperate with you to ensure this partnership goes smoothly!"

Gu Ran smiled, her tone carrying a hint of gratitude: "Ye Feng, with you here, I can rest easy!"

The car sped along the highway, moving further and further away.

When they arrived at Shangjing Cheng, it was already approaching evening.

Following Gu Ran's instructions, Ye Feng first went to the hotel that had been booked in advance.

However, when they walked to the front desk to check in, the receptionist showed an apologetic expression.

"I am very sorry, the two of you, the room you previously booked has already been sold, and now there is only one presidential suite on the top floor left!"

The receptionist's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

Hearing this, Ye Feng's expression instantly turned ugly; he frowned, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction: "What is the meaning of this?"

"We clearly booked the rooms in advance, how could they have been sold?"

The receptionist hurriedly explained: "Sir, I am truly sorry, perhaps there was a system malfunction that caused your booking to be cancelled. We only have the presidential suite left now, would you..."

Ye Feng was somewhat annoyed and continued to argue: "System malfunction? I think you are deliberately trying to cheat us out-of-towners!"

"I am truly sorry, how about this, we will upgrade you to the presidential suite for free!"

The receptionist's face was full of apology, and her tone even carried a hint of pleading!

Seeing this, Gu Ran tugged at Ye Feng's sleeve and said in a low voice: "Ye Feng, don't be impulsive. We came to Shangjing Shi this time to discuss a partnership; there's no need to make things unpleasant over such a small matter!"

"Besides, swapping two regular rooms for one presidential suite, we aren't losing out. Let's just do it!"

Hearing Gu Ran's words, Ye Feng nodded. Upon closer thought, it seemed they were actually the ones profiting!

It's just that, for a man and a woman to stay in one room, isn't that a bit...

Hmm... since it can be called a presidential suite, there should be more than one room, right!

Following that, he said with slight helplessness: "Alright, then let's upgrade to the presidential suite!"

Seeing Ye Feng relent, the receptionist breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly processed their check-in.

A few minutes later, Ye Feng and Gu Ran took the room card and took the elevator to the presidential suite on the top floor.

However, when they pushed open the door and walked into the room, the scene before them left both of them stunned...

As it turned out, in this room, there was truly only one room and one bed!

Seeing this scene, Ye Feng's expression instantly became awkward, and he said in a low voice, "President Gu, this... what should we do?"

A flush also flashed across Gu Ran's face, but she quickly regained her composure, her tone carrying a hint of teasing: "I originally thought a presidential suite would definitely be divided into several small rooms; I didn't expect there to actually be only one bed!"

"How about this, I'll sleep on the sofa today!"

Hearing Gu Ran's words, Ye Feng was left stunned on the spot.

This girl, even though she was the boss, was actually willing to sleep on the sofa herself!

Hmm... a leader like this is truly a peerless, good leader!

Seeing that Ye Feng did not speak, Gu Ran smiled and said, feigning ease: "Alright, it's decided!"

"We came to Shangjing Shi this time for work; there's no need to waste time over such a small matter. Besides, the sofa in a presidential suite is also very large, so there's basically no difference!"

Seeing Gu Ran so composed, Ye Feng found it difficult to say anything more.

But he still felt that letting a beautiful woman sleep on the sofa was perhaps a bit too much of a jerk move!