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Chapter 463 - 412 Green-haired Water Monster (Thanks for the tip, ask for monthly votes!)

Chapter 463: 412 Green-haired Water Monster (Thanks for the tip, ask for monthly votes!)

Hancheng.

The central city of the central region.

An important industrial base in Shenzhou.

It is also the place with the highest number of universities in the country.

Jiang Chen naturally wasn’t a stranger to this place; after all, it was the provincial capital of his hometown, and he had considered attending university in Hancheng after graduating high school. However, because of the resentment towards fate in his heart, he eventually chose the East Sea, which held more possibilities.

"This place isn’t far from your Sha City, right?"

On the expressway from the airport, Shi Qianxi turned her head and asked.

"Yes, it’s quite close. It takes about an hour and a half by high-speed train."

"Then when you have some spare time, why don’t you take me back with you for a visit? It’s a coveted place that I’ve never been to."

It was only then that Jiang Chen realized something was amiss.

"You’re here on a business trip, not for tourism. Work is more important,"

he hurriedly said.

Miss Shi could clearly hear the reluctance in his tone.

"It won’t take much time. Just half a day for the round trip, and now that I’m in your territory, you’re the host. Don’t you know how to treat your guests?"

Of course, Jiang Chen wasn’t someone who lacked manners, but having this lady visit Sha City would surely lead to chaos.

If the neighbors or his aunts saw her—

The thought was too wonderful, and he couldn’t bear to imagine it.

"Why did you come to Hancheng and not go to the Capital City or Shencity?"

Jiang Chen swiftly changed the subject,

for he knew that this lady came to Hancheng to "inspect" the area.

Just like how a new emperor would inspect his lands, it helped establish prestige. Moreover, after the Huainan Energy incident, inspecting the local companies was imperative.

Jinhai had branches in nearly all significant regions across the country, although Hancheng might not seem like the best choice compared to those super first-tier cities.

"I wanted to go to the Capital City too, but my mom wouldn’t let me. The largest research center of Jinhai is situated in Hancheng. It is the power core driving Jinhai’s growth, so its strategic significance to Jinhai is no less than any other place,"

said Miss Shi bluntly, without any pretense or concealment.

She seemed to take it lightly, but Jiang Chen felt a bit uncomfortable.

"Those are Jinhai’s business secrets. You don’t have to tell me those."

"Didn’t you ask?"

"..."

Jiang Chen was left speechless.

However, with this diversion, Miss Shi had seemingly forgotten about the trip to Sha City.

The five-car convoy proceeded orderly towards the downtown area.

Apart from Jiang Chen and four bodyguards, all the others accompanying were carefully selected by Shi Qianxi following her mother’s advice.

Although Meng Meiling was usually far from the power center of Jinhai, her understanding of the company was exceptional.

Now that Shi Zhenhua had fallen and Shi Qianxi had risen to power, she still did not grasp control, yet she subtly held a position akin to "ruling from behind the curtain."

Of course.

She had fundamental differences from the likes of empresses dowager like Empress Lü and Cixi.

"My dad is hospitalized in the Capital City. The Jiuding Group has been very helpful, bringing in retired professors and experts to treat my dad. I’ve decided to cooperate with Jiuding. This is also my dad’s wish,"

explained Miss Shi at length.

"Stop, you don’t need to tell me these things."

Jiang Chen quickly interjected. He was a man who kept his promises, and the "gentleman’s agreement" he had with Meng Meiling was always on his mind.

"What’s the matter?"

Shi Qianxi was puzzled.

"I’m just here to accompany you. You handle Jinhai’s matters on your own."

After speaking, Jiang Chen pulled out his phone, making it clear he didn’t intend to continue the conversation.

Shi Qianxi rolled her eyes at him but didn’t press the issue, turning to look out the window instead.

After scrolling through the starry sky for a while, Jiang Chen opened WeChat and browsed through his Moments.

Suddenly, he saw that Fang Qing had also posted a graduation photo, dressed in a cap and gown, with a serene smile and her long hair fluttering.

Jiang Chen’s lips involuntarily curled into a smile, and as usual, he gave it a like before commenting, "Such a photogenic scam."

With the ancient educational buildings in the background, anyone would think she was a highly cultured and talented woman.

But only Jiang Chen, who suffered from her antics, knew what a wicked soul hid beneath that seemingly elegant facade.

Fang Qing wouldn’t be constantly on her phone. In fact, she and Jiang Chen had similar habits. Jiang Chen almost never posted on Moments, and she posted rarely as well, only recording significant life moments like graduation — so she wasn’t likely to respond to Jiang Chen’s comment right away.

After commenting, Jiang Chen casually scrolled further, and one particular update caught his attention.

"It seems like we are at the bottom of a pond, moving from one moon to another."

It was from his cousin, Hong Xiaoyu.

Jiang Chen was surprised.

Cousin Hong Xiaoyu was attending university at Hancheng’s Geological University.

Looking at the text brimming with a melancholic air, Jiang Chen hesitated before he was about to message and ask. However, a voice suddenly came from beside him.

"The Creature from the Black Lagoon."

"What?"

Jiang Chen turned his head.

Miss Shi brazenly glanced at his phone screen, "The Creature from the Black Lagoon, haven’t you read it?"

Although Jiang Chen had been a top student, he couldn’t possibly know everything.

"Who is this Xiao Yu?"

Miss Shi asked.

"My brother,"

Jiang Chen replied instinctively.

"Your brother might have been dumped."

"How is that possible? My brother doesn’t have a girlfriend."

"He must not have told you then,"

asserted Miss Shi with certainty.

"Why do you say that?"

"Just search for the meaning of that sentence, and you’ll know."

Miss Shi looked confident.

And indeed, Jiang Chen did look it up.

Certainly it is only due to my limited knowledge that I associate myself with the sentence "It seems like we are at the bottom of a pond, moving from one moon to another" from "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" when I want to