I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 373 - 345 Nine Tripods_2

Chapter 373: 345 Nine Tripods_2

Hearing this, Sun Yuwen understood that the arranged marriage was completely off the table—somewhat regrettable, but not too disappointing.

After all, such matters couldn’t be forced.

The other party’s words were also a way of saving his face.

"Ha ha, children have their own fortunes. The young people nowadays are different from our time; they all have their own thoughts. We truly are getting old," he chuckled.

In the midst of laughter, the two tycoons smoothly glossed over an issue that could have caused a rift between their families.

Suddenly,

a commotion arose from one direction of the venue,

and several turned their heads to look.

They saw a woman walking in, surrounded by top figures from various industries displaying different expressions, yet they all flocked to her, greeting her warmly.

He was still too young after all, lacking in self-control. Watching the woman who became the center of attention as soon as she entered, Sun Xiyu couldn’t hide the wariness in his eyes.

"Miss Lan is also here," he noted.

The elder is still mightier.

In contrast, his father, Sun Yuwen, was much more at ease.

"I’ll go say hello."

Shi Zhenhua parted ways with the Sun father and son.

"Dad..."

Sun Xiyu hesitated to speak.

"In our line of work, it’s important to know friends from all industries, especially people like Miss Lan,"

Sun Yuwen said calmly as he withdrew his gaze, "Let the past be the past. If you’re going to take over Fuli in the future, you must first get rid of the habit of making decisions based on personal likes and dislikes. There’s still much for you to learn. Observe how others do things. Here, it’s also a battlefield of sorts."

"Miss Lan."

After those greeting her dispersed, Shi Zhenhua approached Lan Peizhi.

"Director Shi," she responded with a slight smile.

While everyone else was dressed to the nines, she was as usual—simple yet unique.

Looking at her face, which seemed to defy the passage of time, Shi Zhenhua exclaimed, "I remember when I first met Miss Lan, ten years ago. I never imagined that ten years later, Miss Lan hasn’t changed a bit."

Are you saying I look old?" Lan Peizhi teased.

Shi Zhenhua smiled wryly in response.

After a while, Sun Yuwen also came with Sun Xiyu to say hello.

"This young master of the Sun Family indeed stands out among his peers, Director Shi has a good eye," Lan Peizhi remarked softly as she watched the father and son leave.

"What’s the use of having a good eye if I don’t have the fortune to match," Shi Zhenhua sighed.

"Oh?"

Lan Peizhi chuckled, "I was actually looking forward to the wedding celebration of both families."

"I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint Miss Lan then," said Shi Zhenhua, picking up a champagne glass from a waiter’s tray in his tailcoat. He didn’t offer one to Lan Peizhi, knowing she never drank such things.

"It seems that Director Shi has found another more favorable son-in-law," Lan Peizhi noted.

Hearing this, Shi Zhenhua gave a bitter smile and shook his head.

"To have a son like Sun Xiyu is to be lucky. It’s difficult to find a child more outstanding than Xi Yu in the entirety of East Sea. It’s just that my daughter was spoiled too much."

"I’ve actually encountered an interesting young man recently," she mentioned.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Shi Zhenhua seemed interested, "A person who has caught Miss Lan’s attention must be extraordinary."

"You should know him, Director Shi."

Surprised, Shi Zhenhua asked, "Who?"

"A senior student from East Sea University."

Hearing this, Shi Zhenhua’s brow furrowed slightly, and without playing dumb, he said, "Miss Lan, are you referring to Jiang Chen?"

Lan Peizhi nodded her head.

"How did you get to know him?" asked Shi Zhenhua.

"Not long ago, he approached me to ask for help in rescuing a female star detained by Ye Tingxuan. He was quite generous with his offer—ten billion US dollars,"

Lan Peizhi said lightly.

Shi Zhenhua’s pupils shrank, and though there wasn’t a dramatic change in his expression, the champagne in his hand stirred with visible ripples.

"Did Miss Lan agree?" he asked.

Lan Peizhi shook her head gently.

Shi Zhenhua fell silent.

Jiang Chen had sought out Lan Peizhi, and he had been unaware of this. Moreover, Jiang Chen had offered ten billion US dollars?

"But I heard that in the end, he really did rescue the person from the hands of Young Master Ye."

Shi Zhenhua took a sip of champagne, "Since Miss Lan didn’t help, how did he do it?"

"You don’t know, Director Shi?"

Shi Zhenhua shook his head.

He indeed hadn’t inquired, from beginning to end, it was as if the incident had never happened.

"Him? He gave Young Master Ye a beating, and a pretty severe one at that."

Even with Shi Zhenhua’s composure, he couldn’t hide the astonishment on his face.

"Miss Lan, are you serious?"

"If Director Shi doesn’t believe me, you can ask him yourself. His own account will certainly be more exciting than what an outsider like me knows."

Having weathered many storms for most of his life, rising step by step from humble beginnings to where he was today, Shi Zhenhua thought he had seen it all, yet at that moment, his heart couldn’t help but churn with turmoil.

What sort of person was Ye Tingxuan?

He actually got beaten up?

If these words hadn’t come from Lan Peizhi’s mouth, he would never have believed it no matter what!

"Heroes emerge from the younger generation indeed."

Shi Zhenhua calmed himself and sighed with emotion.

"Moreover, it’s said that before he returned from the Liang Districts, Young Master Ye even held a banquet to see him off."

Lan Peizhi’s words never ceased to shock.

Shi Zhenhua was silent.

Since this young man had entered his field of vision, his image had continually been elevated in Shi Zhenhua’s mind, but now Shi Zhenhua realized he had still underestimated him.

Daring to demand someone from the Liang Districts was audacious enough, but to actually give Ye Tingxuan a beating?

To have beaten him was one thing, but without Ye Tingxuan seeking revenge and even holding a banquet in his honor?

"Miss Lan, I suddenly find that I really do seem old," Shi Zhenhua confessed.

Lan Peizhi gave a light smile.

"This is the era of the young now."

Shi Zhenhua, not to be outdone, sighed once again.

Lan Peizhi didn’t continue on the subject, but instead, with an abrupt change of topic, brought up that military engineering project that many were eyeing covetously, set to start this year.

Regarding this significant project, Jin Hai had been eagerly preparing, even before the year began, so upon hearing this, Shi Zhenhua immediately became attentive.

"Does Miss Lan also have an interest in this project?" he probed tentatively.

The current underworld wasn’t the same as before.

The era of brute force had long passed.

"Director Shi jokes, in this area, I am a layperson."

"Miss Lan need not be modest. If Miss Lan is interested in this project, we can collaborate," Shi Zhenhua proposed seriously, not joking at all.

Despite years of acquaintance, he couldn’t really say he understood this woman, but a thought was clear: to become the widely feared ’Blood Guanyin,’ besides ruthless decisiveness, possessing a vast network of powerful connections was indispensable.

This project was Jin Hai’s most important strategic move for the near future, yet in truth, Shi Zhenhua wasn’t all that confident, knowing that having strong allies would only be advantageous and not detrimental.

Her sudden mention of this topic must be for that purpose, but unexpectedly, she simply shook her head.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Director Shi," she said.

Despite her calm tone, her refusal was very firm.

Shi Zhenhua frowned slightly, unable to grasp her true intentions.

If not to get a piece of the action, then why bring it up out of the blue?

"If Director Shi doesn’t mind, may I make a suggestion?" she asked.

Shi Zhenhua’s eyes flickered, sensing the crux of the matter was approaching.

"Please, Miss Lan," he invited.

"I think, Director Shi, there’s no need for you to waste energy on this project," she opined.

Shi Zhenhua was taken aback, clearly perceiving the insinuation in her words.

Was she advising him to give up on this project?

"What do you mean by that, Miss Lan? To be frank, Jin Hai has already made full preparations for this project..."

"Jiuding will also be competing for this project," she interrupted.

Shi Zhenhua’s words stopped abruptly.

"Jiuding?"

"Has Director Shi ever wondered why Young Master Ye detained that actress?"

Shi Zhenhua’s gaze intensely stirred.

Lan Peizhi, however, offered no further explanation, seemingly implying that her point had been made.

"Director Shi, please excuse me," she said, indicating her departure.