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Ding Yuanying, a business genius working for a private equity firm in Germany, used his extraordinary means to invest funds raised in Germany into the Chinese stock market, using "cultural codes" to frantically plunder China's wealth. Later, he had a change of heart and decided to leave the company, but this decision came with severe consequences. He paid a heavy price, with all his dividends frozen, and he was so poor that he had to eat instant noodles every day. When he returned to the ancient city to "retire," he met Rui Xiaodan, a female detective who grew up in Frankfurt and now works for the local police force in the ancient city. Their relationship evolved from acquaintances to close friends, from a pair of audiophiles to passionate lovers, unfolding a spectacular, romantic, and legendary love story from heaven.

A Distant Savior

Ding Yuanying, Xiao Yawen, and Li Zhijiang arrived back in Beijing on the same flight. The plane landed at Beijing Capital International Airport at 4:30 PM local time. While Berlin's June temperature was below 20 degrees Celsius, Beijing had already entered summer.

At the airport, they were met by Liu, the accountant for the private equity fund, and Director Ma from Zhengtian Commercial Building, who had arrived earlier with three cars. Liu drove the private equity fund's Chrysler V6, now fitted with temporary plates. Director Ma brought two cars: an Audi A6 for Zhengtian and a BMW 730, which belonged to Han Chufeng.

Director Ma, in his thirties, exuded the polished demeanor of a well-trained business professional. He approached Ding Yuanying with a handshake, "Brother Ding, Mr. Han is in a meeting, so he sent me to pick you up. Sister Qiu arrived yesterday and is staying at the Sunshine Hotel, Room 9012. She's waiting for you there. Mr. Han asked me to tell you to use his car and driver, Xiao Zhao, whom you know. Mr. Han also mentioned that he wants to have a drink with you tonight, so don't make other plans."

Ding Yuanying nodded, "Alright, you take Zhijiang back, and we'll head to the hotel."

Ding Yuanying got into the Chrysler, driven by Xiao Yawen. She placed a bag of records and a small leather suitcase on the passenger seat. Liu, the accountant, and Ding Yuanying sat together, with the black BMW following them as they left the airport.

Liu, in his forties, short, balding, and wearing thick glasses, took out a file folder from his briefcase, "Mr. Ding, I brought the car transfer documents; they're all in this folder. The two computers are in the trunk."

Ding Yuanying glanced through the documents.

Liu then took out some reports, records, and a stack of cash, explaining, "After your call, we distributed all the salaries. Here's the payroll. Miss Xiao's annual salary of 200,000 yuan has been deposited in the bank, and she has the receipt. Seven computers are here, two in this car, and five at the office. Here's the inventory of office supplies. After paying the salaries, rent, utilities, and property management fees, we have 6,300 yuan left, which I've withdrawn. There are only two unsettled accounts: the 30,000 yuan Miss Xiao withdrew last month and the expenses for this trip to Berlin. Also, 14 people came to see you in the past few days; here are the details."

Ding Yuanying said, "I'm aware of Miss Xiao's withdrawal; no need to settle those accounts. Later, you and Miss Xiao will go to the office to handle the financial handover, then I'll have you sent home. Let Miss Xiao handle the rest. I appreciate everyone's cooperation this past year. Thank you all."

Liu replied, "Mr. Ding, if you ever need anything, just call."

Ding Yuanying nodded, "Thank you."

After about half an hour, they arrived at the Sunshine Hotel. Xiao Yawen parked the car, handed the keys and the small suitcase to Ding Yuanying, and put the records in the BMW.

Ding Yuanying instructed Xiao Zhao, "Take them to Rongtai Office Building, then drop off Accountant Liu at home. No need to pick me up; stay with Miss Xiao, she has money with her."

He then handed 20,000 USD to Xiao Yawen, "Go to the bank and exchange this first, then handle the financial documents handover. Contact a moving company to transport the documents and valuable office equipment to my basement. You take care of this while I finish up here."

Xiao Yawen took the dollars, "I just got paid; I'll use my own money for the exchange."

Liu and Xiao Yawen got into Xiao Zhao's car and set off to complete their tasks.

3-1:Return to Beijing