BXBX NOVEL Chapter 41 Out Of Town Field Research
Heavenly Star Enterprise was currently having its weekly status meeting wherein the higher-ups and directors were all gathered together including the CEO and the Chairman.
The main purpose of this meeting was to share updates on the latest projects of the company. They needed to make sure that everyone on the team was on the same page about the process of the project.
For the past three decades, Heavenly Star Enterprise was focusing on the merchandise of different products for men and women of all ages like shoes, clothes, bags, jewelry, watches, and many more.
And just a month ago, the company decided to expand into a hotel and resort business. Currently, Heavenly Star Enterprise was working on a project called Heavenly Star Paradise.
They wanted to build a resort hotel in the Empire City which could provide quality hospitality service and the finest accommodation to their guests. It would be specializing in a \'getaway\' atmosphere to provide relaxation and recreation, most importantly, it was nature friendly at the same time.
The meeting was still on-going but Tristan couldn\'t concentrate on the reports, not only because of his hangover but because his mind was very distracted as of now, thinking about Zhen-Zhen.
He was wondering what she was doing at his Condo Unit alone. He couldn\'t get her gloomy and sad expression out of his mind. He kept on checking his phone but he didn\'t receive any message from her.
\'Did she forget how to use the phone? Is she just alright? D@mn, I am not at ease, leaving her alone.\'
Tristan was sitting beside his grandpa Lu, who was the Chairman of the company. Unknown to him, Grandpa Lu could see his uneasiness and restless behavior.
\'I wonder what is troubling this little fella. Is he worried about his CEO position?\' Grandpa Lu thought to himself while secretly observing Tristan.
Then a sly smile appeared on Grandpa Lu\'s face. \'I think I need to pressure him more so that he will take my threat seriously.\'
The presenter just finished showing the management the planned architecture and design, as well as the landscapes the Heavenly Star Paradise Hotel and Resort.
However, Tristan was not paying attention. He didn\'t absorb everything the presenter had said to them. His focus was only brought back when Grandpa Lu started to speak up.
"Currently, we are in the process of seeking investment funds and finding commercial finance partners who share the same vision with us. Someone who desires to participate in this exciting business opportunity in the hotel and resort community."
Everyone nodded their heads in agreement. They were all aware of that. They were still new in this type of business and they needed someone to support them.
Aside from financial resources, they needed business partners who had experienced managing Hotel and Resort business successfully.
"In order for this project to be more successful in the future, we need to further conduct field research to the well-known hotel resort outside the City of Empire. And I want this research to be headed by my two grandsons, Tristan, our current CEO and Andrew, our Finance Director." Grandpa Lu said, making Andrew and Tristan gaze at his direction.
The other directors just remained silent on their seats. They knew what the Chairman was trying to do here. It\'s either he wanted the two brothers to work collaboratively or he was trying to intensify the competition between the two brothers.
"What do you mean, grandpa… I mean Chairman!? We can leave this work to our Director of the Research Team" As usual, it was Tristan who showed his disapproval and displeasure about the idea first.
On the other hand, Andrew didn\'t show any disapproval at all. Instead, he immediately accepted the task and the responsibility given to him.
"I understand, Chairman. If this is what you want, I am gladly accepting this task."
Tristan rolled his eyes upon hearing Andrew\'s obedient reply. He didn\'t want to look bad in front of the other directors, so in the end, he had no choice but to accept the task.
"Since there\'s no more objection. It is already decided. The two of you will have one week out of town business trip to Oceanis City two days from now. You will conduct your field research in the most well-known hotel resort in that City." Grandpa Lu said his final decision.
"What?! One Week!" Tristan exclaimed in disbelief.
\'I can\'t leave Zhen-Zhen for that very long time. And Matthew will also leave two days from now to fetch Zhen-Zhen\'s adopted parents.\'
Grandpa Lu frowned unhappily after seeing Tristan\'s protest. \'Does he hate Andrew that much, that\'s why he is against this idea?\'
Grandpa Lu was mistaken. Tristan didn\'t care if he would go with Andrew. He could stand that. But what he was worried about was leaving Zhen-Zhen.
Of course, if he wanted to he could let Matthew watch over her but just thinking about Zhen-Zhen and Matthew having fun together without his presence, Tristan could somehow feel a tinge of jealousy deep down his heart.
\'No! I can\'t go on this trip. Zhen-Zhen will be sad again. But if I don\'t do this, I will get a bad impression from the other directors. I will look irresponsible and disobedient for not following the Chairman\'s order. Then they might think Andrew is more suited to become the CEO.of this company! No way! I won\'t allow that to happen.\'
"Okay, Chairman. I understand. Andrew and I will leave the day after tomorrow." Tristan finally agreed.
"Good. Now, do you have any other concerns? Raise it now before we finally adjourn this meeting." Grandpa Lu turned to everyone.
Everyone just shook their heads. This meant they had no further concern for today. Grandpa Lu adjourned the meeting. Everyone started to leave the conference room while Tristan remained on his seat, thinking hard.
After much thought and careful consideration, Tristan came into a decision.
"I will bring Zhen-Zhen with me on this business trip. Besides, Andrew and I will bring our own car and it doesn\'t mean that we need to stay in one room. I can book one room for Zhen-Zhen and me. I don\'t have to introduce her to Andrew yet. I will just be careful not to let him see her."
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[ Author: DanDaDaRan! It looks like Zhen-Zhen might cross paths with Andrew on this business trip. Baby Tristan, watch your goddess carefully or else… Hmmm ] (Author\'s evil smirk)