CHAPTER 203: 091 FINALLY SAW THE LIGHT_3

Behind the lenses, there was a hazy mist, with only a fleeting chill, like the biting north wind in the depths of winter, piercing straight through the heart.

"Jiang Shengyao, what do you want?"

Everyone watching this scene suddenly felt something was off.

Jiang Shengyao’s reaction didn’t seem like one of mere debt collection; instead, it carried a hint of ambiguity...

Could it be that even the unruly Mr. Jiang had fallen for Shen You’an’s school uniform skirt?

Jiang Shengyao’s Adam’s apple surged abruptly. His eyes were conflicted, yet he stared fixedly at this face, unblinking.

"Sorry, I mistook you for someone else."

"This is the second time." Shen You’an flung off Jiang Shengyao’s hand, her tone icy.

"In the future, make sure to sharpen your vision. If not, go and get yourself a pair of glasses."

After saying this, she no longer spared Jiang Shengyao another glance and stepped away from the cafeteria.

Jiang Shengyao kept his gaze fixed on Shen You’an’s retreating figure, only leaving the cafeteria in a daze after she had completely disappeared.

Her appearance had changed somewhat, but her voice couldn’t lie.

She disdained deception, but also couldn’t be bothered to feign cordiality with him.

Jiang Shengyao irritably thumped his forehead. Why did he have to mess everything up so badly?

Jiang Shengyao wandered to the edge of Swan Lake and stared blankly at the water’s surface.

At this moment, a shadow fell beside him. "Young Master, President Lan is waiting for you in the office."

Jiang Shengyao slowly raised his head, revealing Secretary Zhou’s face, his smile appearing as if meticulously measured with a ruler.

Jiang Shengyao followed Secretary Zhou in a daze to the administrative building, where on the top floor, in the chairman’s office, he saw Lan Man reviewing documents.

Lan Man didn’t even look up, her voice calm as she said, "Sit."

Jiang Shengyao stepped to the floor-to-ceiling window. The building overlooked the football field, with occasional students strolling about. The scenic beauty of Lanya High School stretched out before his eyes.

"If you’re here to lecture me about what happened earlier in the cafeteria, then congratulations, you guessed right. I like Shen You’an, and starting now, I’m going to pursue her."

Jiang Shengyao spoke casually, as if awaiting Lan Man to jump up and point at his nose, berating him for daring to ruin the talent Lanya Group had meticulously groomed.

Initially, he hadn’t even considered this angle, but Lan Man’s behavior directly reminded him.

He was born to rebel.

Much to his disappointment, Lan Man’s response remained exceptionally composed. After signing the last document, she closed the file.

At this moment, the assistant walked in, eyes lowered, placing tea on the desk before retreating carefully, closing the office door softly.

"It seems you’ve finally grown enlightened."

Jiang Shengyao abruptly turned his head, frowning as he looked at Lan Man.

"What do you mean?"

Lan Man walked over to the sofa and sat down, picking up the freshly brewed coffee prepared by the assistant.

"It’s true that Shen You’an is a talent Lanya Group has cultivated, but over the years, haven’t we groomed plenty of talents? They’ve all become elites across various industries. Even the core researchers in our experimental base are high-IQ elite talents no less than Shen You’an. Shen You’an is still young; her value has yet to truly reveal itself."

This was the true face of a capitalist: every transaction calculated with precision.

I’ve invested in you and expect a return, and the return must exceed the investment, or it’s a losing deal.

"I originally planned out a path suitable for her, but now it seems there’s another path even more fitting."

Lan Man smiled as she looked at her son.

"Whether or not you can keep her depends on you."

Jiang Shengyao said incredulously, "You’re manipulating even me?"

Lan Man curled her lips slightly. "I’m doing this for your own good."

Jiang Shengyao was fed up with this phrase. "I must be out of my mind to stay here and listen to your nonsense."

After saying this, he turned on his heel and stormed out the door.

Shortly after, Secretary Zhou walked in.

Secretary Zhou smiled and said, "President Lan, your approach is truly ingenious."

Jiang Shengyao does seem to harbor some feelings for Shen You’an. If he were to obsessively pursue her, it would undoubtedly affect Shen You’an. Hence, President Lan summoned Jiang Shengyao to give him a light warning.

President Lan’s underlying message was clear: Shen You’an has the value she prioritizes. She agrees to Jiang Shengyao pursuing Shen You’an, but only if Shen You’an stays with Lanya Group. With her intelligence, she would undoubtedly become a great asset to the company.

As far as he knows, ever since Mr. Jiang’s last incident, President Lan has considered grooming Shen You’an as a key focus.

Jiang Shengyao, apparently irredeemable in her eyes, has left her no choice but to pin her hopes on a future daughter-in-law.

After all, nothing could be more reliable than a daughter-in-law she personally nurtures.

However, this typically unrestrained, rebellious Young Master Leng has surely taken umbrage at his mother’s schemes. As a result, he’ll restrain his feelings.