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Chapter 464 - 412 Green-haired Water Monster (Thanks for the tip, ask for monthly votes!)_2

Chapter 464: 412 Green-haired Water Monster (Thanks for the tip, ask for monthly votes!)_2

What truly saddened me was the relentless pursuit I made towards you. All along the way, I kept encouraging myself to close the unshakable distance that I couldn’t pretend didn’t exist. With such steadfast devotion, you didn’t push me away, but you repeatedly hesitated.

Upon reading this analysis, Jiang Chen fell silent.

"And to think you’re supposed to be the older brother. You don’t seem to care about your own little brother at all."

Miss Shi lectured him.

"Don’t you know it’s rude to peek at someone else’s phone?"

Jiang Chen retorted.

"I wasn’t sneaking a look, I was watching openly."

"..."

Jiang Chen was instantly at a loss for words.

Knowing this woman’s personality, he couldn’t be bothered to argue, but he didn’t expect that, apparently, this young madam was —

Quite cultured.

Indeed.

She had studied abroad after all.

"Aren’t you going to ask about your brother?"

"He’s an adult, he can handle it himself."

Jiang Chen fobbed off the issue. Saying that he didn’t care would definitely be a lie, after all, his cousin Hong Xiaoyu was practically raised under his eyes, always following him and Fang Qing around since he was little. But now, with this lady present, even if he wanted to ask, he’d have to pick a different time.

The Hancheng branch of Jinhai did not have the grandeur of Huainan, after all, the two placed their emphases differently. Jiang Chen had met Chu Tai, the head of Huainan, who was probably now racking his brains about how to make amends. The head of Hancheng, of a similar age to Mr. Chu, had a completely different demeanor.

Wearing a pair of glasses, he exuded a gentle and refined scholar-like air.

"Director Shi, welcome to Hancheng."

According to Shi Qianxi’s introduction, the man used to be a professor at Han University, a double-doctorate holder, and Jinhai had gone through a lot of effort to recruit him. Even now, Han University still retained his honorary professor title. Facing Shi Qianxi, the smile on his face lacked any mercenary insincerity and vulgar fawning, appearing sincere and amiable, which felt very comfortable.

"Uncle Duan, long time no see."

Shi Qianxi’s attitude towards him was starkly different from how she treated Chu Tai.

Meng Meiling had her visit the Hancheng branch first, not just because it housed Jinhai’s largest research center.

Duan Zhongxin’s loyalty to Jinhai was also a significant factor.

There were many people who left the educational system to enter business, and Duan Zhongxin was a typical example of such. He carried the spirit of a scholar: to put it simply, he was world-wise without being worldly, wise without being slippery.

Shi Qianxi had accompanied her father on a visit to Hancheng before and had even gone to Duan’s home for a meal with her dad.

It’s worth noting that such instances were rare in her father’s case.

Since then, she knew that the head of the Hancheng branch was highly trusted by her father, and the modest setting of his home had left a deep impression on her.

Logically, high-level executives of this stature should be living in luxury villas as a standard, yet he persisted in living in the quarters provided by Han University.

Caught off-guard by the address "Uncle Duan," Duan Zhongxin was slightly taken aback.

After all, Shi Qianxi remembered him, and he had not forgotten the seemingly obedient yet willful girl from those days.

"Last time Director Shi came to Hancheng, it seems you were still in school. Indeed, quite a few years have passed."

"But I still remember Aunt Pang’s pork ribs," said Shi Qianxi with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.

Duan Zhongxin smiled knowingly.

"If Director Shi wants to eat them, you’re welcome anytime. Just don’t waste the salt again."

That girl had sneakily slipped into the kitchen, and while no one was watching, she poured nearly half a bag of salt into the pot.

Unaware of this, Director Shi took a bite and his expression subtly changed. Oblivious to his daughter’s mischief and not wanting to cause embarrassment, he managed to finish his meal, all while that girl kept adding more to his plate.

When Duan Zhongxin tried a bite himself, he realized what had happened.

That meal left a lasting impression on him regarding the group’s princess.

"Uncle Duan, let me introduce you to someone."

Shi Qianxi turned her head towards Jiang Chen, who was half a step behind, closer to her than those headquarters executives.

"This is my assistant, Jiang Chen."

As a scholar, Duan Zhongxin believed in integrity but was not so naïve. He almost immediately saw that this young man was not as simple as an assistant.

A junior assistant would not warrant such fanfare in his introduction.

"He’s from Sha City, just like you, Uncle Duan, practically a fellow townsman."

"Is that so?"

Duan Zhongxin, a native of Hancheng, smiled warmly, making one feel like basking in a spring breeze.

"It seems that our Jingchu land really is a place where outstanding people are born."

Jiang Chen, who had been mysteriously given the title of assistant, was at that moment unable to explain and could only smile and say, "Director Duan flatters me, I didn’t even manage to get into Han University back in my college entrance exam days."

Duan Zhongxin was taken aback.

"Had you known Uncle Duan earlier, getting into Han University would have been a breeze, right, Uncle Duan?" teased Shi Qianxi.

Duan Zhongxin also started to laugh, finding the young man quite amusing.

"I can’t guarantee that—I mean, Han University treats everyone equally. But anyway, a hero is not judged by his origins."

In the midst of this harmonious atmosphere, Shi Qianxi’s party was ushered into the Hancheng branch.

The culture of a company is largely determined by its leadership.

Despite the top leader’s visit, there was no disruption at the Hancheng branch; every person was still fervently working, diligently holding their posts in an orderly manner.

Meng Meiling’s arrangement for her daughter to visit Hancheng first was indeed thoughtfully considered.

After all, if this lady discovered that the corporation was filled with treacherous officers like Chu Tai, who play both sides, she would probably be greatly shocked.

As an "assistant," Jiang Chen naturally accompanied her throughout the day, and at noon, in the staff restaurant, he even ended up sitting at the same table as Shi Qianxi and Duan Zhongxin for lunch.

"Uncle Duan, my mom asked me to thank you for taking so much trouble."

"It was the least I could do, I hope Director Shi recovers soon."

Whether as the top executive of Hancheng Jinhai or as a former professor at Han University, Duan Zhongxin’s network in Hancheng was undoubtedly strong.

Upon hearing the news of Shi Zhenhua’s serious injury, he contacted Hancheng’s best medical team and rushed to Huainan right away.

Jiang Chen could not help but think of Li Shuru’s father last year.

Almost driven to desperation for a heart.

There has never been such a thing as fairness in the world.

There’s no point in resenting anyone for it.

Instead of complaining uselessly, it’s better to strive to make oneself stronger.

In the afternoon, when Shi Qianxi wanted to visit the research center, Jiang Chen firmly refused to accompany her.

For a corporation, a research center is like the heart, of utmost importance; even if Shi Qianxi didn’t mind, he had to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

After several back-and-forths, Miss Shi had to give up reluctantly.

Having gained his freedom, Jiang Chen took out his cellphone, wanting to ask his cousin what exactly had happened, but then he remembered he was in Hancheng and there was no need to ask over the phone.

"Driver, to the Geology University."

He hailed a taxi and went straight to the gate of the Geology University, paid a few dozen bucks in fare, then picked up his cellphone and called his cousin.

"Bro, what made you think of me?"

Hong Xiaoyu was pleasantly surprised, and there was no sign of anything unusual in his tone.

"How have you been lately?"

As Jiang Chen asked, he walked into the campus.

"Pretty good."

"Really?"

"Bro, what’s up? You’re acting kind of weird?"

"What’s up with your Moments?"

Jiang Chen asked outright.

Hong Xiaoyu fell silent for a moment.

"It’s nothing, bro, I’m just pretending to be artsy."

Jiang Chen could hear his forced cheerfulness.

After all, he had also been through that age, he was no stranger to the bumps and bruises of love.

"Heartbroken?"

"No."

Hong Xiaoyu immediately denied.

"Bro, didn’t I tell you? I don’t have a girlfriend, how could I be heartbroken?"

"I know you don’t have a girlfriend, but didn’t you say you had a girl you liked?"

Hong Xiaoyu fell silent.

"Bro, you’ve got it wrong, I told you, we’re just friends."

This kid.

He had followed him around since he was little, but he hadn’t picked up any of his positive traits.

If you like someone, you like them.

There’s no need to hide it.

Liking someone isn’t anything to be ashamed of.

"Fine, whether you guys are friends or not, you shouldn’t be in class right now, right?"

That was a redundant question.

How could he answer the phone if he were in class?

"No, bro, what’s up?"

Hong Xiaoyu was increasingly baffled.

"I’m at your university."

"What?!"

"I’m at Hancheng Geology University."

Jiang Chen repeated.

"Bro, you’re not joking with me, are you?!"

Hong Xiaoyu was in disbelief.

"Why would I joke about that?"

There was a scramble of noises from the other end.

"Bro, where are you?"

Jiang Chen looked around, "I just entered the gate, there’s a basketball court nearby."

"Just wait there, I’ll come right over!"