Milady's Fine Gentleman 399 New Leaf 2

"That man, Han Fengyu… We lost him."

Xue Minhe was lost in his own thoughts. He kept on remembering what his comrades told in the middle of the night on a deserted street near the convenience store some time ago. 

Because of his intervention, Chen Linyun safely returned to the Chen dream house after his impromptu grocery shopping. Their Chen couple's night commenced as scheduled.

As for Xue Minhe, he learned that s.h.i.+ Fan Hai had actually escaped the watchful eyes of his comrades – the amateur pirates in the south who left their little village and came to Beijing to seek vengeance.

"Young Master. We should be leaving by now in order to catch our schedule." Butler Lee's knocking on his bedroom door disrupted his train of thoughts and returned him to earth.

"Yes, Butler Lee. I'll be out soon." He fetched his leather bag by his bedside table, and with one last stroke, he smoothed the stubborn crease on his dress s.h.i.+rt. 

It was the day of the launch of their newest cargo vessel which was meant to be loaded with liquefied petroleum gas. Its design was state-of-the-art and intricate due to the complexity of the product. Vessels for liquefied petroleum gas require that its pressure and temperature are maintained at specific levels to prevent the gasification of the liquid content. To note, this type of petroleum product s.h.i.+fts between two phases: liquid and gas.

This project was a collaboration of Shuilong Trading, Zhu s.h.i.+pping Lines, Xue s.h.i.+pping and s.h.i.+ Corporation under Chen Holdings. In other words, big names in the s.h.i.+pping and trading industries and elite members of the richest families spearheaded this project. It caused a stir in the whole country. The interest of the ma.s.ses was piqued because compet.i.tors such as the Xue s.h.i.+pping and Zhu s.h.i.+pping Lines who used to vie for the top spot helped each other out for this project. The media did not help to contain the ma.s.ses' interest either; rather, they amplified it. 

The government rode into its glory when the multiple companies involved in the project admitted that they closely cooperated with them this time to ensure that this magnificent breakthrough vessel is compliant to the government policies. Moreover, Chen Holdings released a statement that they are expecting this investment to propel and save the newly acquired and controversial s.h.i.+ Corporation – a petroleum company - from its lowest point, and mark its redeeming point in history just yet under its new management.

And so, the launch of MV Milady Kins.h.i.+p, the most susperb and highest quality LPG tanker was televised, and was something that the whole country tuned into. 

Xue Jinxu who was staying in a private room in the Imperial hospital almost had her eyes glued on the television. After she fainted a couple of days ago, the doctors advised her to stay under observation in the hospital – bedridden – until she finally goes into labor.

She last saw her husband last night before his flight to Shanghai. "I'm nervous." The husband confessed as he pulled his eyegla.s.ses upward.

Xue Jinxu smiled gently at that and caressed his cheek with her palm. "Don't be. You got this. I remember a few years back, you only stood by with the audience and applauded during our launch. Now, you're one of the leaders! Congratulations, Chen Liyun~"

"Do you feel bad about it?" He inquired with much uneasiness.

"Not in the least. I'm proud of you. Go represent our family. You can do it. You're almost in the finish line. It's like a graduation ceremony – the launch, I would say. What could go wrong? Your friends are with you so it's a lot more fun."

Chen Linyun fetched the wife's hand on his cheek, and kissed it. "Thank you, Misis Chen. Will you be alright here?"

"Yes, of course. I will be watching you live on the television. Don't worry about me. I'm surrounded with a whole team of medical experts . Just focus on the program, alright, dear?"

"Alright."

But that morning, Xue Jinxu was probably the most nervous of all of them. Helplessly, she waited for the livestream. While waiting, she sent her husband some more encouraging words, without letting her nervousness slip to the husband's knowledege.

The program would commence at the port attached to s.h.i.+ Corporation's oil terminal in Shanghai. After the launch and tour of the new vessel along the port, the vessel would depart on its maiden voyage for its destination in Tianjin. Since the loading operation of the LPG cargo would finish at around sixteen hours, the loading already commenced the night before, with an estimate completion of around ten in the morning that day. It meant that after their program, the media could catch on camera the departure of MV Milady Kins.h.i.+p.

Xue Minhe and Chen Linyun aarrived at the port with Butler Lee. When they arrived, Zhu Li Qiang was already being interviewed by a certain news anchor at a safe distance from the pier.

For safety purposes, the management had set up a cordoned section where the media could stay and use their gadgets to cover. If they wanted to screen onboard the vessel, they would need to carry a special spark-proof camera.

Xue Minhe and Chen Linyun joined Zhu Li Qiang in the interview.

On the other side of the country, Xue Jinxu who was watching on live stream grinned proudly at the sight of her husband on television. She giggled gently and told her twins how proud and happy she is of their father. "Look at your dad! All glammed up in an engineer's safety coat and shoes with corresponding har hat! He looks fabulous!"

"I couldn't agree more!" Mo Wenbin agreed at the couch. Kang Sola was also there, watching attentively. Her eyes also sparkled and relayed her true emotions even if she didn't say anything. 

"The other two are your uncles, Uncle Minhe and Uncle Li Qiang. They're both good friends of your father." Xue Jinxu continued talking to her twins. "And your Uncle Wenbin chose to be with us rather than join them on the field. That's sweet of you Uncle Wenbin!" While saying the last sentence, she used a cute tiny voice.

"No problem! I'm on an errand by your father, you see! Hehehe!"