地震时怎样保护自己

Lu Weixi knew that Qin Zhiyou was very worried about Qin Zhigu seizing the power. After all, the patriarch of the company held the most sway, and if he threw his support behind Qin Zhigu, things would be difficult to predict.

Under everyone’s gaze, however, Qin Zhigu appeared calm. He spoke, “Thank you for your affection, grandfather and father. If Hanhai needs my assistance, I am willing to contribute. But if it involves joining the company’s management, I am not particularly interested.”

At his words, Qin Weijian became anxious, “What do you mean you’re not interested? Your capabilities are clear for all to see. If you’re worried about not being able to handle it at first, you can start in middle management. There are plenty of people here to help, as long as you’re willing, they will assist you to rise to the top.”

Was Qin Zhigu not seduced by the vast wealth of the Hanhai business?

Qin Zhigu seemed very clear-headed as he replied, “Father, thank you for your good intentions. You all say that I have gained some recognition which is because I love architectural design and want to continue in this field. If I were to join the company, though Hanhai is involved in construction, it primarily focuses on modular buildings which leaves me little room to express myself. Moreover, I am not interested in corporate management. I trust that with my older brother, father and aunt at the helm, the company is already in good hands.”

He was sincere. In fact, when they were children, his relationship with Qin Zhiyou hadn’t been as strained. Their uncle, Qin Weizang had been alive then, managing the company. Though Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia complained, they simply couldn’t match their elder brother’s abilities. As the older sibling, Qin Zhiyou used to play with him and their younger brothers and sisters.

After their uncle’s unexpected death, power transferred to the second and third households. As he and his older brother grew up, rumors began circulating in the family about their grandfather choosing one of them to succeed him, which worsened their relationship.

Just as Qin Weijian was about to persuade him some more, their grandfather chuckled, “So be it. Our family could use a renowned architect. The future is up to you now.”

Only then did Qin Zhigu show a hint of a smile. “Thank you, grandfather. I will work hard.”

Relieved, Yang Mogui’s face lit up with a smile. But Lu Weixi sensed that upon hearing this, Qin Zhiyou didn’t relax one bit, but instead became even more tense.

Turning her head, she saw him furrowing his brows, his peach blossom eyes staring unblinkingly at Qin Zhigu across from him, not uttering a single word.

Qin Zhigu wasn’t trying to grab power – this should have put him at ease. But Qin Zhigu’s words reminded him of how, not long ago, he had wanted to give a project to Lu Weixi. Lu Weixi had responded, “I am a designer. A work environment that is too comfortable will stifle my imagination. I also hope you will not interfere with my work.”

If Qin Zhigu joined the company, he would definitely live a comfortable and leisurely life, and with his qualifications, advancing wouldn’t be difficult. But he didn’t seem to care. Lu Weixi felt the same.

Neither of them coveted power and wealth. They were willing to work hard, even if it meant suffering, just to realize their own worth. That was why they had been able to truly love each other back then and why they still hadn’t forgotten.

But what about him?

He was a common man, striving to seize control of Hanhai and make it flourish. He could never align himself with Lu Weixi’s life pursuits.

Which was why, even after five years of marriage, Lu Weixi had never come to love him and refused to bear him a child.

The hand that should have been resting on Lu Weixi’s waist clenched silently into a fist..