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Chapter 654 - 529 You’ve worked hard
Chapter 654: 529 You’ve worked hard
"Jiang."
Seeing Jiang Chen, Meng Jiye quickly approached him with an overly enthusiastic attitude, prompting many of the surrounding magnates to reveal looks of surprise and curiosity about who this young man might be.
"Uncle Meng."
Jiang Chen flashed a warm and modest smile.
Meng Jiye extended his hand and shook Jiang Chen’s firmly, with much vigor.
Despite the smile on his face, Jiang Chen still noticed a hint of anxiety and exhaustion in the corners of the other’s eyes.
It was quite evident.
Although he had not been held accountable for the Japanese spy incident, Shi Zhenhua’s return had indeed put tremendous psychological pressure on this outer relative.
"Qian Qian just called me, asking if you had arrived."
Jiang Chen had met Meng Jiye before in Huainan, but he could clearly feel that Meng Jiye’s attitude towards him had grown much warmer.
"She’s back?"
Jiang Chen asked in surprise.
"No, she’s still in Korea, it was a call. Qian Qian really cares about you."
Meng Jiye said meaningfully, then patted Jiang Chen on the shoulder, "Go on inside."
Jiang Chen nodded and did not delay Meng Jiye any further, heading towards the banquet hall.
Meng Jiye watched his figure recede.
Given how things had developed to this point, he had no other choice.
To maintain his position in Jin Hai, his only option was probably to build a good relationship with this young man.
"President Meng."
"Director Kong, long time no see."
Meng Jiye shifted his focus back to welcoming guests from all directions.
Entering the banquet hall, it was already bustling with life inside.
Tonight, perhaps every notable figure from East Sea would gather here.
Looking around, Jiang Chen did not spot Shi Zhenhua, so he found a place to sit, picking up a glass of champagne to taste.
"Shi Qianxi hasn’t come back?"
Suddenly.
A voice emerged.
Jiang Chen turned his head and saw someone unexpected yet reasonable.
The first scion of the wealthy he had encountered in his life.
The great young master of East Sea.
Sun Xiyu.
"Young Master Sun."
Jiang Chen said with a polite smile.
Sun Xiyu, dressed in a white suit, was quite striking, matching with his reputation and background to very much fit the ideal of a noble young master; no wonder people said a son should be like Sun Xiyu.
In East Sea, this Crown Prince leading the hotel industry was definitely the perfect prince charming in the eyes of numerous ladies of reputable families.
However, regretfully.
He seemed to have met with consecutive defeats in the field of love.
And both times, he lost to the same person.
Looking at Jiang Chen’s now calm and steady face, Sun Xiyu’s gaze held a mixture of emotions but no resentment.
"Shi Qianxi not coming back at a time like this is indeed showing maturity."
"Hardships always accelerate growth; having experienced such a major change, it’s time for her to grow up," replied Jiang Chen, raising his glass towards Sun Xiyu.
Sun Xiyu didn’t dwell on it and raised his glass of red wine, clinking it with Jiang Chen’s.
That’s the grace expected of a noble son.
"I thought that with such a major incident, Jin Hai taking the risk of putting the blame on her was very reckless, but now it seems I was wrong," Sun Xiyu said calmly.
Jiang Chen laughed, as if the painful torment he had suffered at the hands of that young lady had never happened, continuously speaking favorably of her in the presence of her former boyfriend, or rather, former fiancé.
"She’s actually quite clever, just naturally fond of fun; Uncle Shi and Aunt Meng indulged her too much before, so that’s how she acted. She is a very strong person."
Hearing this evaluation, Sun Xiyu smiled gently, his thoughts unknown.
He then said, "No wonder she is so fixated on you."
Jiang Chen was left momentarily speechless.
"I may not understand her as well as you do, but I know she treats you differently than the other men before, including me."
The two men with their complex relationships looked at each other.
Jiang Chen held back his words.
Sun Xiyu paused for a moment before saying, "I may not be qualified to say this, but I hope Shu Rui doesn’t get hurt."
Jiang Chen remained silent.
Sun Xiyu raised his glass for another sip, then turned and left.
Jiang Chen watched his departing figure.
He had to admit.
Even from the standpoint of a "love rival," Jiang Chen thought this great young master of East Sea was a very decent man.
If it weren’t for his own intervention, Li Shuru might have truly been moved by him in the end.
Unfortunately, there are no ifs in this world.
"I didn’t expect you and he were friends."
Another voice rang out.
It sounded familiar.
After taking a sip of champagne, Jiang Chen looked up and saw Duan Zhongxin, the head of Jinhai’s Hancheng branch, standing in front of him.
The man wore a smile as he looked at him, a hint of playfulness in his eyes.
"Manager Duan."
Jiang Chen immediately called out.
As a key figure in Jinhai, it was only natural for Shi Zhenhua, who had recovered from serious injuries, to visit him.
Most likely, all the high-level managers from other regions had flown into East Sea tonight.
"I’ve always felt that Sun Xi Yu is a rather excellent young man, but Director Shi’s standards are too high,"
This prominent official spoke ambiguously; although he came from an academic background, his verbal artistry was also quite sophisticated.
On the surface, he praised the recently departed Sun Xiyu, but in fact, he was complimenting Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen feigned ignorance, as if he did not understand the other’s implication, and changed the subject, "Did Manager Duan come alone? Didn’t Miss Duan come with you?"
Duan Zhongxin shook his head and laughed, "No, I don’t know what she’s been up to lately, busier than me. Jiang, if you get a chance, could you ask Xiao Yu for me?"
Xiao Yu?
Jiang Chen was taken aback, suddenly feeling odd.
Someone like Duan Zhongxin certainly wouldn’t utter such a sentence out of the blue.
Could it be?
Could it be that Shi Qianxi’s random matchmaking actually hit the mark?
Did Xiao Yu really get together with that Miss Duan?
"Sure."
Jiang Chen nodded without delving too hastily into the matter, thinking about talking to the young man later.
He had met Duan Xueying and had a good impression of her. If this relationship really came to be, it would seem to be a joyous occasion.
Duan Zhongxin did not continue further and shifted the conversation.
As the two of them chatted, more guests arrived, and at last, the man of the hour, Shi Zhenhua, made his appearance.
This time.
Meng Meiling, who seldom appeared together with him, was also by his side.
Even if they were no longer husband and wife.
The two were still partners.
Shi Zhenhua walked with the stride of a dragon and the stance of a tiger, engaging in lively conversations with the guests, showing no trace of being someone who had just survived a calamity.
"Let’s go."
Jiang Chen nodded and walked with Duan Zhongxin towards Shi Zhenhua.
"Director Shi, you look radiant, healthier than I seem."
It was apparent that Duan Zhongxin and Shi Zhenhua had a good relationship. Ordinary superiors and subordinates could not joke like this.
"Haha, of course. After all, I’ve been lying in bed for quite some time."
Shi Zhenhua laughed heartily, his voice robust, as if the business magnate of yesteryear had returned.
"Aunt Meng."
Jiang Chen greeted Meng Meiling.
Meng Meiling nodded.
"Director Shi, it seems that you’re recovering well; everyone is waiting for you to come back."
The person speaking on the side was probably another senior manager from Jinhai.
"No rush, I still need to continue my convalescence. Qian Qian is doing quite well; thank you all for supporting her during this time."
Shi Zhenhua did not seem to be in a hurry to return to the company and take control.
Or rather, this ordeal had, to some extent, changed the mindset of the man who had been engrossed in his career for half his life.
"Of course."
Sycophantic voices continued without ceasing, every daunting face from various regions now beaming with eager smiles.
Jiang Chen didn’t interject or show off; he looked around, a bit puzzled.
He had thought that, given Lan Peizhi’s relationship with the Shi Family, she would definitely show up tonight, but up until now, she was nowhere to be seen.
Could it be that she hadn’t arrived yet?
It wasn’t until Shi Zhenhua invited him for a private chat that Jiang Chen learned the reason.
"Jiang, do you have time lately?"
"What is it?"
"I’d like you to take a trip to Goryeo. Jinhai is having some issues over there, and Qian Qian is overwhelmed and under a lot of pressure, so..."
Jiang Chen fell silent.
"She’s indeed been working hard during this time. Don’t worry, I’m just asking you to accompany her, to help ease her mind. As for the rest, there’s no need to trouble you; Miss Lan has already gone."
"Miss Lan went?"
Jiang Chen showed his surprise.
"Yes, hasn’t Qian Qian told you? Jinhai and Miss Lan have a business partnership."
No wonder Lan Peizhi wasn’t present tonight.
Jiang Chen kept his composure and paused appropriately before nodding, "Alright, I’ll set out as soon as possible."
Shi Zhenhua patted his shoulder.
"It’s hard work."
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