CHAPTER 403: CHAPTER 378: COURAGE TO TRY NEW CHALLENGES_2

"What’s wrong, Brother Shen? What happened?" Chen Xin asked with concern.

"It was Wang Junchen! It was his call."

The mastermind behind the scenes was indeed Wang Junchen!

Chen Xin raised an eyebrow and handed the phone back to Li Zishen, "Did he contact you... for something?"

After all, there had already been several encounters before, and each call was either a threat or a provocation; this time was certainly no exception.

Li Zishen said through clenched teeth, "He said, ’The sins one commits must always be atoned for,’ and also mentioned that my father harmed the most innocent of people. This guy is simply insane! I won’t let him get his way."

Chen Xin looked at Li Zishen calmly and said soothingly, "Brother Shen, please calm down first. We can’t let his words affect us, nor can we rashly reveal our cards. That guy is too cunning; he’s probably just trying to provoke you on purpose."

Li Zishen took a deep breath, struggled to calm down, and nodded, "You’re right, he must have some sinister plans. We definitely can’t take him lightly."

"Brother Shen, now that we’ve confirmed his identity, he won’t be able to manipulate us easily."

Li Zishen looked into Chen Xin’s resolute eyes and felt a surge of confidence. He collected himself and nodded with a stern expression.

Moments later, the two went together to the Neurology ward area, and upon seeing Li Zishen, Uncle Lai Jingshan couldn’t help but show a hint of relief in his eyes.

"Zishen, you’re back."

"How is Auntie? Does she need..."

"Don’t worry, everything is fine now, she’s just a bit sleepy."

Li Zishen held Lai Jingshan’s hand and said softly, "Uncle, spend time with Auntie recently and don’t worry about the company matters for now."

"Mm, okay."

Chen Xin walked to the bedside and also expressed his concern, as Lai Jingshan was always very amiable.

In the ward, Li Zishen talked with his uncle Lai Jingshan about the hotel investment in an attempt to alleviate the tension. However, he couldn’t get Wang Junchen’s words out of his head.

He was determined to uncover Wang Junchen’s true intentions and would neither back down nor cooperate with him.

...

Elsewhere, at Haisong R&D Department.

After hanging up the phone with his uncle, Wu Qiming, Chen Ran was totally confused.

His uncle had become the general manager!

Tang Xiaowan had resigned to take over Chihai Hotel, and she would be his uncle’s boss from now on. Just a few days ago, he had been her mentor.

Rich people really are low-key but decisive!

"Hey, what are you doing? Thinking about your little apprentice again?" coworker Xiao Zhou teased with an eyebrow raised, clearly in the mood for some excitement.

"Buzz off, that’s nonsense!"

"Actually, when she first came, I felt she wouldn’t stay long, and it turned out to be true."

Chen Ran: "..."

Did he also know Tang Xiaowan’s true identity?

"Why... would you think that?" Chen Ran cleared his throat, asking curiously.

"She hasn’t even graduated yet! Isn’t that obvious? She needs to earn credits for university! She probably just wanted to try something new for a change, and just didn’t expect to actually get hired."

After hearing this explanation, Chen Ran didn’t feel like responding. Was graduating really just about those few credits?

He picked up his cup and took a big gulp of water.

Just then, Supervisor Gao suddenly shouted, "Chen Ran, come out here for a moment."

"Oh, okay, right away."

Xiao Zhou turned with haste, "In trouble?"

"Buzz off, close that crow’s beak of yours!" Chen Ran retorted irritably.

After stepping out, Chen Ran baffledly followed Supervisor Gao to the staircase, went upstairs, and finally arrived at the general manager’s office.

Knock, knock, knock, three knocks on the door.

"Come in."

Hearing the prompt, they quickly entered.

Chen Ran thought he was there to bring files or something else but saw a familiar figure.

It was Tang Xiaowan; she had arrived.

At this moment, Chen Ran’s feelings were mixed.

He saw Tang Xiaowan sitting in the chair designated for the general manager, while Liu Yang stood by her side, reporting to her with utmost respect.

Could it be... Haisong now also belonged to her?

Chen Ran, who was quite sharp, immediately thought of this possibility.

And at that moment, Tang Xiaowan turned her head and smiled, waving at Chen Ran to come closer, "Chen Ran, how have you been these past few days?"

"Good, very good!"

"I have an assignment for you."

Though surprised, Chen Ran asked without hesitation, "What assignment?"

"Our company is about to launch a new product, and I hope you will represent us at... the medical device conference held in Jin City this weekend. Would you be willing?"