CHAPTER 116: CHAPTER 115 WATCH

Zhou Cheng looked at Yang Chen awkwardly; he never imagined that the orphan he had looked down on since childhood was actually the president of Shangdong Group!

If he had known about this connection, he definitely wouldn’t have acted pretentious at Yang Chen’s wedding banquet.

One should never underestimate the close associates of a president, such as drivers, bodyguards, and secretaries, because they hold a lot of sway.

If not, the plan he had with Wei Xueqing was almost successful the other day, but it was all ruined because of a single statement from Ye Xin.

There’s definitely some resentment.

But after all, Zhou Cheng is a smart guy, and a businessman too. As long as he can get the job done, it doesn’t matter much to him.

He looked ingratiatingly at Yang Chen, took out a bulging envelope from his pocket, and handed it to Yang Chen, saying, "Younger Brother Yang, this is some nourishment money for our sister, take it!"

Yang Chen looked at the envelope in his hand with a smile, and squeezed it for its thickness. There should be thirty or fifty thousand in it.

Honestly, he was tempted to take the money to give Zhou Cheng a lesson as a reminder of his actions. Back at the orphanage, Zhou Cheng always liked to bully the brothers and sisters there.

But instead, he pushed the money back.

If he needed money, he would earn it himself.

His sister’s illness was his to treat; it had nothing to do with people like Zhou Cheng, nor would he owe them any favors.

"If you have anything to say, just say it. I’m very busy!" Yang Chen said flatly.

"Well..." As the saying goes, accepting gifts makes things easier, but if you don’t accept the gift, it becomes difficult to handle affairs.

"If you don’t want to say it, I’m leaving." Yang Chen said and was about to leave.

"Don’t, don’t, don’t!" Zhou Cheng stopped Yang Chen, hesitantly saying, "Um... Yang Chen, could you possibly talk to your boss? Our Huicheng Trading has substantial strength and great potential for development. If your company agrees to cooperate with us, it would surely gain the biggest benefits."

Yang Chen looked at Zhou Cheng and said in a deep voice, "First, we have investigated Huicheng Trading’s information. You know your company’s situation better than anyone. Second, though the brands you see now might match your strength, they will soon be phased out, and the new brand we are launching isn’t something your strength can handle. So, apologies! I really can’t help you!"

After speaking, Yang Chen strode away with long steps.

Watching Yang Chen’s back, Zhou Cheng clenched his fist in anger.

"Damn! He’s just a lousy bodyguard! What’s so great about him, damn it!" Zhou Cheng cursed.

He didn’t agree with what Yang Chen had just said.

Previously, Shangdong Group didn’t take an original route, and their brands weren’t very successful; they were just considered as third or fourth-tier domestic brands, and not famous at all.

The reason he wanted to represent Shangdong Group’s brand was solely to latch onto the Shangdong Group, because once onboard with this big ship, all other businesses would become easier to deal with. Whether the clothing project made money or not, they could recoup funds elsewhere.

But Yang Chen said they didn’t qualify?

That was uncertain!

Zhou Cheng took out his phone and called someone, "Could you introduce me to Blue Maple Group? I want to cooperate with them! If you succeed, I will agree to any terms you propose!"

After hanging up, Zhou Cheng coldly said, "Yang Chen, you will regret this!"

...

After placing the medicinal herbs in the villa, Yang Chen returned to the company.

As soon as he entered the office, Wei Xueqing asked, "Yang Chen, what gifts do you guys like?"

Yang Chen thought for a bit and said, "It should be something related to their habits. Some guys like computers, some like game consoles, some like watches, some need razors, and some need belts. It’s roughly like that."

"Oh!" Wei Xueqing seemed thoughtful as she lay on her desk, in a daze.

Yang Chen glanced at Wei Xueqing and walked back behind the screen.

After lunch, Wei Xueqing said to Ye Xin, "Honey, could I borrow your boyfriend!"

"Ah?" Ye Xin was a bit confused. Boyfriends can be borrowed?

Seeing Ye Xin’s surprised look, Wei Xueqing blushed and said, "I want him to help me try something out, as a gift for Da Hai."

"Oh, oh, oh! Sure!" Ye Xin giggled and agreed.

Yang Chen didn’t mind; he had to go wherever Wei Xueqing went anyway.

The two drove to Dasheng Plaza, a gathering place for high-end brands.

Patek Philippe.

This is a very famous watch brand, representing luxury.

"Come, help me try this," Wei Xueqing handed Yang Chen a watch.

Yang Chen didn’t say much and put it on his wrist.

Wei Xueqing looked at it, shook her head, and continued to select.

Finally, Wei Xueqing decided on a Patek Philippe antique watch priced at two hundred seventy thousand.

After the painful card swipe, Wei Xueqing said to Yang Chen as soon as she walked out, "Seriously, if I hadn’t invested all the money I earned from Will Street earlier, I would definitely have bought that mechanical chronograph."

Yang Chen knew which one she was talking about. That watch was around three million, and she had indeed asked him to try it on several times earlier, clearly liking it very much.

After contemplating, Yang Chen said, "Actually, the best watches are still crafted ones. I know a craftsman in Rhein Country who makes excellent timepieces. If there’s ever a chance, I could take you there."

"Really? Have you ever gotten one done by him?" Wei Xueqing looked at Yang Chen.

She always felt that Yang Chen was very mysterious.

Even though he’s supposedly just a retired guard, he seemed to have visited every part of the world, with acquaintances in various countries.

Yang Chen smiled, "Yes, there is one, just at home. If you come over, I can show it to you."

"Why don’t you wear it?" Wei Xueqing asked.

Yang Chen smiled and shook his head, not answering.

He definitely couldn’t say that that designer was Rhein Country’s royal top contracted craftsman, and the watches he made were globally scarce and worth over ten million, which he found too flashy to wear, right?

Wei Xueqing didn’t press further, leading Yang Chen to an international courier company.

While filling out the forms, Wei Xueqing hesitated and asked, "Do you think I should mail the watch or deliver it in person?"

Yang Chen thought for a bit and said, "If you’re just giving him a gift to surprise him, I think mailing it is perfectly fine; you’re quite busy and it’s hard to find the time. But if it’s something more memorable, I feel delivering it in person is better, as it would deepen the relationship. Don’t worry, if you go, I’ll guarantee to watch from afar without disturbing you two, ensuring he won’t find out."

Hearing this, Wei Xueqing laughed, "Hehe, if I were to go, I would definitely introduce you to him."

Thinking for a bit, Wei Xueqing put the watch away and said to Yang Chen, "Then I should deliver it in person!"

Yang Chen nodded.