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Chapter 176 - 176 168 165 Happy Birthday

176: Chapter 168 Chapter 165: Happy Birthday 176: Chapter 168 Chapter 165: Happy Birthday Mr.

Dian had left Ye Chen in the crowd, and Ye Chen looked utterly bewildered.

A dashing young man quickly approached him, revealing a “friendly” smile as he said, “Hello, Ye Chen, I am the president of Hengling Enterprises, my name is Zhang Bufen.”

“Hello!” Ye Chen hastily shook hands and greeted him with a smile, “Bufen, you truly are extraordinary.

Your demeanor is outstanding, with high brow bones, a broad forehead, bright eyes, and prominent cheekbones.

Excellent, excellent, you will undoubtedly make a fortune in the future!”

“Ha ha, all thanks to brother Ye!” Zhang Bufen felt very comfortable inside, and the people nearby laughed as well, “Hehe, Bufen is certainly extraordinary, and not only that, his father is the Minister of the Provincial Public Security Department.”

“Yes, not only does he come from a good family, but he is also very capable!

I heard that Bufen graduated from the University of Cambridge in the UK, right?”

“Actually, I think it was Harvard University.”

The people around boasted and praised Zhang Bufen, lifting him higher than anyone else.

Ye Chen could see that this Zhang Bufen really was extraordinary.

However, his excessive hospitality seemed somewhat odd.

Logically, for someone like himself, Zhang shouldn’t have been this polite.

Such people usually act proud with a little bit of status or shine brightly with a bit of praise.

Ye Chen mused internally and began to be on his guard slowly.

Zhang Bufen curiously looked at Ye Chen and asked, “Brother Ye, may I ask where you are employed?”

“Me?…” Ye Chen glanced around, then picked up a glass of red wine from a waiter’s tray, put his left hand in his pocket, sighed, and said, “Ah, compared to you, I’m afraid I fall far short!”

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately showed a disdainful look, but Zhang Bufen decided to delve deeper as he continued to ask, “Then…

what industry are you in, brother Ye?

Maybe there’s an intersection between us, and later you could also support your brother, right?”

“Ha, I’m afraid I can’t help!” Ye Chen waved his hand and chuckled, “Well, I’ve recently been active in Syria and Iraq.

You know, I can only find some opportunities there.

Recently, I’ve managed to fiddle with some goods and sold them to some organizations there, earning a neat eight or ten billion.

Ah, our line of work earns the money of vegetables but faces the risks of dealing with drugs.

Tough…”

Although Ye Chen didn’t directly state what his occupation was, the people had already guessed.

They were all dumbfounded, their mouths hanging open, their tongues clearly visible.

Zhang Bufen hastily swallowed a gulp of saliva, stared at Ye Chen in astonishment, and hastily asked, “Brother Ye, you…

you deal in arms?!”

“Hey, Bufen, you can’t just say it like that.” Ye Chen immediately waved his hand and said, “I’ve never been involved in any illegal occupations.

Don’t spread rumors about arms trading; otherwise, if the wrong people hear it, wouldn’t that be a grave sin?”

Hearing Ye Chen say this, Zhang Bufen felt even more that Ye Chen’s line of work was no ordinary affair.

Even if it wasn’t arms trading, it definitely involved dealing with foreign terrorist forces.

It was well known that whether directly or indirectly supporting any domestic or international terrorist forces was absolutely illegal.

That was something that would get one invited by the National Security Bureau for a talk.

Zhang Bufen silently took note of this.

“Brother Ye, then what…,” Zhang Bufen asked curiously, “is your identity?”

“Oh, actually, I’m quite close to the Little Prince of Saudi Arabia.

Just the other day, he and I were chatting on the beaches of Hawaii!” Ye Chen lied without a blush, pointing at his tanned skin as he said, “Look at this, this is the tan I got while in Hawaii.

Ah, that sun was truly scorching.

Just a short while under it was unbearable!”

Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.

To be connected with the Prince of Saudi Arabia was certainly a significant asset.

Everyone knew that Saudi Arabia was the wealthiest country in the Middle East, with sands rich in invaluable oil.

If one could hook up some deals there and sell some oil, it would definitely mean instant wealth.

Suddenly, some people involved in international trade could hardly contain themselves.

“Brother Ye, I am from the International Trade Limited Company…”

“Brother Ye, I am…”

Immediately, a crowd of people squeezed in, each handing their cards to Ye Chen, just like people handing out flyers on the street, or fans running into a celebrity, wanting a photo and an autograph, frantically jostling their way to the front.

Zhang Bufen was immediately pushed out by the crowd.

Zhang Bufen’s expression changed unpredictably, his teeth gritted as he clutched his phone and quickly walked out.

Ye Chen found himself surrounded by the crowd, internally regretting.

Damn it, seemed his lie was too big and had gotten him into trouble.

Mr.

Dian, seeing Ye Chen’s cleverness, although it was a lie, thought that this young man had thick skin, capable of lying without a blush or heartbeat.

Absolutely a great talent.

He nodded with satisfaction.

At that moment, the hall lights dimmed.

Everyone looked up and stared at the corridor of the hall, because the main character of the day was finally making her entrance.

The birthday song started to play in the hall, and everyone, keeping with the beat, sang the birthday song loudly.

Soon, a tall woman, supporting an elder with white hair, walked out from the corridor, followed by a waiter pushing a three-tiered birthday cake, several meters high.

“Elder Dian, what are you doing out here!” A few older men came up to greet him, supporting the elderly man from both sides.

The elder smiled and said, “Haha…

Today, I’m here for my granddaughter’s birthday.

I rarely get to see my granddaughter.

If I didn’t attend her birthday party this time, who knows if I would ever get another chance in my lifetime!”

The tall woman beside him hummed softly, delicately saying, “Grandpa…

What are you talking about?

I’ve already told you you’re definitely going to live to 105 years old; you have many more years to go.

Really!”

“Haha…” The old man immediately laughed aloud.

Everyone gathered around the old man, flattering him with words, but there was one person who stood still, unable to move for a long time—the person was Ye Chen.

From the moment the old man and the tall woman arrived, Ye Chen had been frozen in place.

The tall woman was none other than Dian Ling, who had brought him to the birthday party.

Ye Chen looked at the scene in astonishment, touched his pocket, and exclaimed, “Shit, so it’s this girl’s birthday and I, damn it, haven’t prepared anything…

What should I do now!”

Seeing Ye Chen frozen in place, Dian Ling immediately gave him a look.

When Ye Chen still didn’t move, Dian Ling simply walked over and pulled him along.

Dian Ling, arm in arm with Ye Chen, brought him before the old man, grinning widely, “Grandpa, this is my boyfriend, what do you think?

Does he meet your standards?”

The old man was startled and quickly squinted at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen felt an immense power continuously drawing him in, and he struggled to control himself from wavering.

The old man immediately frowned, a kind of emptiness lingering between them.

Ye Chen felt enveloped by a force, and continued to restrain himself, until moments later, the force suddenly vanished without a trace, and the old man showed a satisfied smile, saying, “Not bad at all, boy has composure.

Lingling, aren’t you going to introduce him?!”

“Hee-hee, his name is Ye Chen!” Dian Ling, smiling cheerfully and holding Ye Chen’s hand, indeed, her chosen man had caught her grandfather’s eye, a rarity considering how seldom her grandfather complimented others.

The old man immediately grabbed Ye Chen’s hand, as if they were long-time friends sitting down for a chat, asking about Ye Chen’s family and his job.

This left Ye Chen entirely confused, only able to continue with the lies he had just told, as if afraid of being exposed.

Meanwhile, Dian Ling, hearing Ye Chen speak, suddenly laughed out loud.

“Lingling, happy birthday!” Zhang Yantong, wearing a white dress and with her black hair draped over her shoulders, oozing the charm of a mature and intellectual woman, handing a birthday gift to Dian Ling.

Dian Ling accepted the gift, smiling cheerily, “Thanks, Tongtong.”

“You’re welcome!” Zhang Yantong smiled faintly, but her brow furrowed soon after, for she had seen a familiar face—Ye Chen.

She was curious as to why Ye Chen was here.

Was he invited by Dian Ling to her birthday party?

Seeing the doubt on Zhang Yantong’s face, Dian Ling immediately giggled, “Hey, don’t be jealous, Tongtong.

Ye Chen is just helping me out today, acting as my boyfriend to fend off those annoying pests!”

Zhang Yantong blushed and retorted, “I am certainly not jealous of him; what he does is none of my business.

Even if he really were your boyfriend, it wouldn’t matter to me!”

“Really?” Dian Ling was surprised, giggling, “But you know, Ye Chen told me he really likes you!”

“What?

He…

He really said that?” Zhang Yantong’s face turned scarlet.

“Of course, he said he really admires how you handle your work!” Dian Ling whispered in Zhang Yantong’s ear, causing her heart to suddenly race, her entire being jittery like a startled deer.

Just as Zhang Yantong hesitated, unsure how to face Dian Ling, the door again resounded with a blessing, “Ling’er, it’s been so long, cousin wishes you a happy birthday!”

“Ah, cousin Li Ruo, I didn’t expect you really came!” Dian Ling immediately rushed over excitedly.