Chapter 79: Expansion Ventures.
Hao Ren reached home, and Han Lingshi accompanied him, trying to lift up his spirits. The two of them had just entered the house, when Hao Ren bent down to help her with her shoes and suddenly, held her in his embrace.
Han Lingshi was surprised, but then she gradually relaxed. Hao Ren could feel her effort trying to make him happy and distract him by changing the topic. The young man inhaled the soft fragrance coming off of her and said, "Thank You, Lingshi."
The lady was also holding him in her arms, she was surprised by the carved muscles that hid under the clothes, but said, "Uhm, mention not. This is what we should do for each other."
The two of them had learned to lean on each other in times of need. They were only humans after all, they could not shoulder everything alone, however, this vulnerability they had was oddly limited to each other only.
Hao Ren knew that when his parents were being threatened by Edgar Hamil, Han Lingshi helped him divert the focus of the Hamil Family. The warmth shared between the two people was spreading through their bodies. The flames that had been extinguished yesternight were being stoked once again.
Hao Ren raised his head and his eyes matched Han Lingshi's. The latter had a faint blush on her face. The young man leaned down and claimed her soft lips for himself. The slow lingering kiss evolved into an expression of passion. There was no one to stop the two of them this time.
Slowly, there hands began to wander, before they really started exploring each other and the living room was echoing with low moans and groans. Hao Ren and Han Lingshi did not have any experience and they were very cautious and clumsy in their movements. Gradually, their hands were holding each other from the most private spots on the bodies while their tongues were battling for territory.
Hao Ren was laying under Han Lingshi on the couch as the kissed. But after a few minutes, Han Lingshi was pinned down by Hao Ren who was rubbing his crotch against hers. The lady did not refuse and her moans were setting him on fire with every tiny moment.
He leaned more and bit on her neck. Han Lingshi opened her eyes wide as she gasped, the pain was not too much, it was just for a moment, but Hao Ren did it so suddenly that she was overwhelmed. Her hands pulled him even closer and she reciprocated his gesture.
Hao Ren reached out to unbutton her short when the girl froze and exclaimed, "Ren, wait!"
Hao Ren froze and he asked, "Did I hurt you?"
Han Lingshi shook her head and replied, "I was thinking if we can wait for the wedding night?"
Hao Ren was shocked and then he slowly stood up from the couch. He sorted his clothes and said, "Umm, we will follow what you want. Umm, yes, I think I am a bit sweaty from the time in the kitchen. I will go and take a shower, okay?"
Han Lingshi could see that he was forcing himself to control his urges and was going to shower to get away from it and nodded with a faint blush on her face. The next moment when she raised her head, Hao Ren had really run away. The lady shook her head, she could not help but find it silly and exciting at the same time. This was the most intimate they had ever been.
Hao Ren took a deep breath as he stood under the cold shower. The cold water was extinguishing the flames burning in his core, gradually the heat vanished and sanity returned to him. He took a deep breath and dried himself up. He was drying his hair when his phone rang.
Xiao Mei notified, "Boss, its an encrypted line."
Hao Ren froze in his gesture. He put away the dryer and asked, "Can you check where it is from?"
Xiao Mei replied, "If I tried, the other party will know. The encryption is very strong, not something a civilian can afford I think."
Hao Ren nodded and picked up the call while thinking hard who it could be. The call was connected, and a stern voice sounded in his ears, asking, "Hello, am I talking to Mister Hao, CEO of Thunder Technologies?"
Hao Ren replied, "Yes, I am, may I know who is this?"
The person replied, "CEO Hao, my name is Lieutenant Xia Yun, I am speaking from the northern military region. May I have a few minutes of your time?"
Hao Ren raised his brow but replied calmly, "Please tell me what can I do for you, Lieutenant."
Xia Yun replied calmly, "CEO Hao, I was wondering if your robots have nursing capabilities?"
Hao Ren thought about it and replied, "Well, in a way they can be programmed according to the customer's needs. However, the process is costly and is also very long."
Xia Yun hummed and said, "Actually my superior is in the capital. Could you arrange for a basic demonstration?"
Hao Ren agreed and said, "A basic demonstration would not be a problem. However, even if you are from the military, I would like to tell you before hand, these bots will not be weaponized for battle purposes."
Lieutenant Xia Yun chuckled and replied, "You misunderstand us a bit too much, CEO Han. I would send someone to pick you up at your office at eleven hundred hours. Would that be fine for you?"
Hao Ren thought about it and said, "Can we arrange it after lunch? The robots have been displayed today for a project and are undergoing maintenance at the moment, they will be cleared to work by lunch tomorrow. I apologize but I hope you understand."
Lieutenant Xia Yun was not a hard to talk to person and he agreed to a post-lunch meeting time. Hao Ren disconnected the call and mumbled, "Here comes the money."
Xiao Mei asked, "Why did you delay the meeting?"
Hao Ren rolled his eyes and replied, "Why else, I have to prepare something special for the military friends and also, I have to go to the office in the morning to check the sale number."
Xiao Mei replied, "Boss, I get a feeling that you are making excuses so that you can cook for Miss Han."
Hao Ren replied calmly, "You are just an artificial intelligence Xiao Mei, you cannot have feelings apart from a metaphor."
Xiao Mei retorted with a snarky comment, "You are just a simp who pretends to be cold and macho."
Hao Ren furrowed his brows and asked, "What makes you think I am a simp?"
Xiao Mei replied, defines your actions as a simp."
Hao Ren sighed and said, "Xiao Mei, some poor people who do not find love from the people are the ones who came up with this word called Simp. Do you know what I mean? Think of it as a defense mechanism."
Xiao Mei nodded and said, "I understand."
Hao Ren did not know that his trusted subordinate posted these words on the portal and the chat lit up instantly. Hao Ren found that Han Lingshi was getting ready to leave. He did not ask her to stay because the situation was not very good tonight. Their emotions were fluttering all over the place.
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The night was a fleeting matter, in the morning, Hao Ren quickly left the house and headed to the office. He contacted Heath on the way, and the latter told that he would be busy in recruiting people for the next week.
Hao Ren came to the new office building. This place was a newly developed industrial zone near the suburbs. Hao Ren was driving the car Han Lingshi had left for him, because today he needed to go to the military region in the capital.
He stood before a seven floor tall building and looked around. After a few minutes, he went inside, and found that the reception was set up. The girl behind the counter saw him and stood up in greeting, "Good Morning, President Hao."
Hao Ren nodded with a faint smile and asked, "Umm, June, can you notify the leaders to come to the conference room?"
June nodded and bowed slightly as she said, "Right away, Sir."
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Hao Ren made his way to the third floor and soon, Markus Bourne, Lynn Carter, Neil, and Klaus came over. They were all now directors, and hiring more people under them. Each of them had a dedicated floor for their departments. Klaus was voted to be the director unanimously.
Hao Ren said, "Well, I want to know if we are making profit on the House Bots?"
Lynn Carter nodded and replied, "Yes, Sir, we are."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Starting next week, a finance Director will be joining you to manage the accounts, and also he will be handling a separate Investment firm under the Thunder Technologies. Miss Carter, please get in touch with him and go through the process for me."
Lynn Carter nodded and Hao Ren said, "Now, two things. First, I have a meeting with a military officer, they seem to be interested in the House Bot project."
The people opened their eyes wide. Hao Ren raised his hand and said, "Second, I want to establish a research center, and we will be hiring people there. While you are at it, Miss Carter, set up a medicine company. Also, appoint someone to over see production. I will transfer thirty million to push the construction for the assembly line.
Mister Neil, please organize training drives for the employees to improve their efficiency. Mister Klaus, I want you to create an eco-system for a mobile operating system. Okay?"
The people nodded and then they discussed many things before it was lunch time and then the people moved quickly.
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