Chapter 198: Woman's Intuition
As Wang Fangfang led her team out of the airport, she saw several large welcome signs standing outside.
"Wang Fangfang, Bangkok Special Line."
It caught Wang Fangfang off guard. She quickly called to check—she'd been in constant contact with the domestic tour guide the whole time, accompanying them every step of the way. Why was there such a big reception in Thailand?
He Mei had come to pick them up in person this time, bringing two buses from the company, each with four security guards on board—a very generous arrangement.
There was also a small car for flexible use.
From the moment she realized how much Zhou You valued this trip, she guessed these tourists must be close to him.
Now that He Mei had a strong team, she no longer led tours herself.
This time, she selected a few top-tier guides and took personal command.
It was safe to say she had gone all out in showing how important this was.
After picking up the group, she didn't say much. The guides began sharing basic information along the way.
"This tour is a super VIP package. Our CEO is personally overseeing it. There are no shopping stops—it's purely for fun."
"The hotel will be five-star, and each of you has an extra 5,000 Thai baht in travel funds for tips and small purchases."
"If anything doesn't meet your expectations, feel free to let us know."
"We've also assigned four security personnel to each bus—an unprecedented perk. For now, travel is very safe, but our CEO wants to take every precaution to ensure you all have a great time."
After the guides finished, everyone was a bit stunned.
What was going on? Most had already exchanged some Thai baht before leaving, as their domestic guide had suggested. Now they were getting extra baht on top of that? What kind of amazing tour group had their boss booked?
And security guards too.
Professor Li had been to Thailand before, but he'd never encountered treatment like this.
He and Wang Fangfang were seated on separate buses, planning to ask about it when they got off.
The moment He Mei saw Wang Fangfang, she knew—this woman had a special connection with Zhou You.
And the moment Wang Fangfang saw He Mei, she also sensed something was off.
After the guides finished speaking,
He Mei quietly said to Wang Fangfang, "These are all Mr. Zhou's specific requests. First, he didn't want anyone to hold back on spending, so he prepared extra funds. Second, even though it's safe, he added security measures—all company staff. If you want to shop later, we'll arrange it separately, not at tourist spots."
Wang Fangfang finally understood, but she was still a bit puzzled: "How much does this tour cost?"
Seeing her ask, He Mei smiled and replied, "Mr. Zhou said if you asked, I should tell you: this travel agency is his investment. It was set up last year during the filming of *Lost in Thailand*, and thanks to that wave, business has been booming."
Wang Fangfang had guessed as much, but she never imagined Zhou You would have the leisure to invest in a company while traveling abroad. As for his relationship with this woman, she didn't need to ask—she already knew in her heart.
For the rest of the time, the two didn't know what to say to each other, so they just sat there with their eyes closed, resting.
When they reached the hotel, Li Baoyin rushed over: "What's going on? I've been here before, but I've never seen a tour like this."
Wang Fangfang helplessly told him, "This is also one of Zhou You's investments. He didn't mention it when we left. Just keep it to yourself."
Li Baoyin was speechless. Zhou You really knew how to stir things up.
Call him lazy, and he had investments everywhere.
Call him diligent, and he couldn't be bothered with small matters.
In short, he only handled the big talk.
How satisfying was bragging?
How exhausting was doing real work?
Forget it—he didn't have that kind of luck. Better to stick to his own business. Li Baoyin stopped overthinking. People should know when to be content.
Over the next few days, everyone's experience kept getting better.
He Mei also learned more about Zhou You through conversations with different people.
She couldn't help but envy Wang Fangfang, Zhou You's publicly acknowledged girlfriend—she had a much better fate than He Mei herself.
It all came down to timing.
If Wang Fangfang hadn't met Zhou You when he was just starting out, none of this would have happened.
Now Zhou You still went swimming often, and there were other female instructors, but none of them had ever sparked anything.
No wonder the old saying goes, "You have fate, but no destiny."
As the trip neared its end, He Mei found a chance to chat with Wang Fangfang: "How have the past few days been? Anything you're not satisfied with?"
Wang Fangfang had already adjusted her mindset, but she never thought she'd meet her face-to-face one day. Now she was calm: "It's been great. The scenery is beautiful, especially the fruit—so delicious. My favorite is the small pineapple."
"Really? Mr. Zhou loves small pineapples too. Too bad they're only best when fully ripe locally—they don't travel well to the mainland," He Mei explained.
"And your customs here are quite unique. Ordinary people don't have it easy," Wang Fangfang remarked.
Seizing the opportunity, He Mei said, "Yes, ordinary people have it rough. Boys from poor families become ladyboys, girls struggle to marry. If I hadn't met Mr. Zhou, I might have ended up like them. I'm so grateful he changed my fate and my family's. My brother almost became a ladyboy too."
Hearing this, Wang Fangfang felt a deep connection. She took He Mei's hand and said, "Yeah, Brother You is a wonderful person. He's changed so many people's fates. Meeting him is a blessing, especially for families like ours."
Shared likes are the best way to bond, and similar experiences are a great lubricant.
From then on, the two hit it off more and more. Women, after all, can easily become close friends.
In the following days, they were practically inseparable.
Besides sightseeing, they went for beauty treatments, massages, and manicures together—like real sisters.
It must be said, catering to someone's interests is a powerful move.
When the group was about to leave, the two were reluctant to part, even shedding tears as they said goodbye.
They had essentially formed a united front.
This trip was an eye-opener for everyone. Aside from Professor Li, the others were either students, villagers, or swimming pool staff—coaches, lifeguards, and cleaners had all come.
In Zhou You's eyes, these were all people, and they deserved equal treatment.
He didn't rank them by class—everyone was equal in dignity.
Now, everyone's loyalty to Zhou You was at an all-time high. Some had worked for so long without even a few days off, let alone a trip. Since coming to the new place, they had good benefits, plenty of vacation, and even paid travel.
When employees are happy, they give their full effort—ten out of ten.
When pressured from above, they slack off—one out of ten.
They might even secretly cause trouble.
The villagers were especially over the top. This time, Zhou You's uncle and second uncle had come along, and they were so flattered by everyone else that they barely knew which way was up.
They kept saying they were basking in Zhou You's glory and that their lives hadn't been wasted.
Suffice it to say, Zhou You had unintentionally boosted his reputation in the village once again.