Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 391: Did the Appointment Work Out

Chapter 391: Chapter 391: Did the Appointment Work Out

Once mid-April passed, the final auction result for the Orchid Garden plot was announced online. Cheng Xiangheng saw the webpage showing Feida Real Estate Co., Ltd. had won the Orchid Garden bid, and the smile at the corner of his mouth deepened.

It seems he has a massive funding gap.

"Stupid kid, if you don’t experience head-on collisions, you’ll never know how tough life can be."

Chen Qian knocked on the door and walked in, placing a document on the desk. He glanced at the auction information on the screen and withdrew his gaze.

He had planned to mention this during the signing, but it seems unnecessary now.

Chen Qian said, "Mr. Cheng, the Qingshan project is already underway, and the groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 9:08 the day after tomorrow."

Using the Qingshan project’s groundbreaking and the Orchid Garden auction results as a contrast to Cheng Qiaobei’s disappointment truly pleased Chen Qian.

"Understood." Cheng Xiangheng signed the document and then said to Chen Qian, "Such a good event as the groundbreaking, send an invitation to Cheng Qiaobei. After all, he was very fond of this piece of land at first. Let him share in the good fortune."

Chen Qian nodded, "Okay, Mr. Cheng."

Cheng Xiangheng: "By the way, deliver it yourself."

"!" Chen Qian paused slightly, "...Okay, Mr. Cheng."

When Chen Qian walked into Eastern First-class Company with the invitation, the office was quiet and empty. Zhou Chong wasn’t at his workstation, Shen Rongshen was casually browsing webpages with his chin in his hand, Deng Yan’s office was empty too. Wei Lai came out of the tea room with a cup of coffee, saw him, and frowned, displaying a clearly unwelcome attitude.

"Why are you here again?"

Chen Qian smiled with a victorious demeanor, "I’m here to see Manager Cheng."

Wei Lai said, "What good can come from you looking for Cheng? Tell me what you have to say and I’ll pass it on."

Chen Qian held up the exquisite invitation, "Mr. Cheng said I have to deliver it to Manager Cheng face to face."

Cheng Qiaobei has already independently founded a company. Regardless of its size, calling him Mr. Cheng would not be inappropriate, but Chen Qian intentionally used Manager Cheng to suppress him.

Cheng Qiaobei heard the voices and said to the person outside, "Wei Lai, please let Secretary Chen in."

Even if Wei Lai was unhappy, she had no choice but to bear it, "Secretary Chen, please come in."

Chen Qian smiled, "Thank you."

As he walked past, Wei Lai rolled her eyes.

Chen Qian reached the door of Cheng Qiaobei’s office and pretentiously knocked. Cheng Qiaobei watched him with amusement, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

"Big company secrets really have great professionalism."

Chen Qian approached and offered the invitation with both hands, "9:08 the day after tomorrow, Qingshan project groundbreaking ceremony, inviting Manager Cheng to attend."

Cheng Qiaobei casually glanced at the invitation held aloft, lazily took it and tossed it aside.

Seeing Cheng Qiaobei suffer a setback delighted Chen Qian internally, but outwardly he pretended to be apologetic to disgust Cheng Qiaobei.

"Mr. Cheng asked me to convey that Manager Cheng was very fond of the Qingshan project back then and invites you to join in the good fortune."

Cheng Qiaobei raised an eyebrow and nodded, "Tell him I thank Mr. Cheng."

Chen Qian nodded slightly, "I won’t keep Manager Cheng from your work any longer. Goodbye."

Cheng Qiaobei shouted towards the door, "Wei Lai, escort Secretary Chen."

Wei Lai escorted him to the door, her professionalism allowing her to remain polite, "Take care, Secretary Chen."

Chen Qian suddenly stopped and looked Wei Lai up and down, "Switching from a big company, you’re doing worse and worse. The wardrobe you have on isn’t even as good as Jade Jiali’s lobby manager."

Wei Lai’s face instantly darkened, and she mocked, "Look at you, dressed in a suit and tie. Deep down you’re quite unrefined. You’ll never reach Deng Yan’s position; you’re not fit to be the chief secretary."

"Jealous, aren’t you?" Chen Qian said mockingly, glancing behind her, "With your office environment, can you even compare to mine?"

Just then, Deng Yan happened to come out of the elevator, seeing Chen Qian by the door saying something contemptuous to Wei Lai. He quickened his pace and headed towards Chen Qian.

Wei Lai was just about to unleash her sharp tongue when a figure appeared in front of her, separating her from Chen Qian.

"What are you doing?"

Wei Lai saw Deng Yan protectively placing her behind him, and instantly felt that he was particularly tall and strong.

Recalling Wei Lai’s mockery about his inability to reach a chief secretary position, Chen Qian looked even less favorably upon Deng Yan, "Why so nervous? I’m not interested in targeting such small company employees as yours."

Deng Yan’s demeanor was indifferent, "You speak nicer than you sing, showing up here clearly targeting us."

Chen Qian choked, "...I don’t have time to argue with you idle folks."

Then, he turned and left.

Wei Lai angrily was just about to rush over to respond with a few more words, but Deng Yan stopped her. His expression returned to normal as he gently said to Wei Lai:

"Wei Lai, hold back at critical moments."

Wei Lai took a deep breath, "Got it."

Deng Yan said, "Don’t be upset. Let me treat you to dinner tonight."

Wei Lai said, "Why are you inviting me? It’s not like you made me angry."

Deng Yan pursed his lips, "I want..."

"Hmm?" Wei Lai furrowed her brows, looking at him puzzled.

Deng Yan swallowed, "I want to spend more time with you."

Wei Lai: "..."

Her heart started to race; this sounded like he was chasing her.

Seeing Wei Lai frozen still, Deng Yan said again, "Let’s go hiking over the weekend. I checked the weather forecast; we can see the sea of clouds on Sunday morning."

"..." If she didn’t understand now, she’d really be dense.

Wei Lai’s face began to flush, feeling a bit awkward. Her hands hanging by her sides nervously clutched her fingertips.

Zhou Chong walked from the elevator, seeing the two at the company entrance. Though he didn’t hear what they were saying, from Wei Lai’s expression he could tell some subtle change occurred between them.

Seeing Deng Yan still hadn’t gotten a reply from Wei Lai or knowing whether to pursue further, he stood there foolishly.

Actually, he shouldn’t be so awkward; he navigates interpersonal relationships with ease, but faced with someone he likes, he’s overly cautious as if he’s walking on eggshells.

Just as Wei Lai said "Okay," Zhou Chong came over with a smile, breaking the awkward atmosphere between them.

"Are you two standing here like stone lions guarding the company?"

Deng Yan looked at Wei Lai, as though he heard her agree, yet unsure.

"You," he was just about to ask when Zhou Chong put his shoulder around him, pushing him back inside the company, "Oh, a wrong account number came up. Come check it out."

Deng Yan looked back at Wei Lai, the latter brushed back her bangs and quickly retreated to her office, her face still flushing.

Deng Yan was speechless; did they agree on the outing or not?

During lunchtime, Deng Yan wanted to find a chance to ask Wei Lai, but Zhou Chong was busy with trivial tasks, pulling him along to help. They even shared lunch, and Wei Lai was swamped with client materials that needed reviewing. Not until the end of the day did she finish her tasks.

Zhou Chong then suggested taking Deng Yan out for drinks as a thank-you for his help during the day.

Deng Yan said, "Forget about dinner, I’m taking Wei Lai out tonight."

Zhou Chong looked at Wei Lai, "...did you two make plans for tonight?"

Wei Lai opened her mouth, seeing Deng Yan adjust the frame on his nose. She couldn’t quite pinpoint the sensation, but it was like a gentlemanly villain, seemingly warning her that if she dared say she wasn’t going, he’d deal with her.

She nodded, "Yes."