h4Chapter 695: Chapter 700: The Banquet/h4

    "A big problem?" Hu Fei asked confusedly, "Where is the problem? I didn’t sense it."

    Ling Chen shook his head and said, "I can’t articte it clearly at the moment, but it’s a kind of intuition. Think about it, when Lin Jiawei kidnapped the porridge girl, Ji Gang, an expert from the Heavenly List, was also present. If Lin Jiawei’s status in the God Organization wasn’t high, why would they dispatch an expert from the Heavenly List to apany him? That’s one thing. Another point is, thest time Lin Jiawei came to East Sea City, Ji Gang was with him; clearly they were aware that I am not easy to handle, so they sent someone who could hold the fort. But what about this time? Lin Jiawei wanted toe to the base to rescue people, and though he brought a good number of men, there weren’t that many real experts with him. Last time, he was protected by an expert from the Heavenly List, but this time he only had a bottom-ranking expert from the Earthly List. Isn’t the discrepancy too big? That’s why I’m wondering if there might be an issue."

    After listening to Ling Chen’s spection, Hu Fei nodded convincingly and said, "If you put it that way, indeed there seems to be a problem. All right, what do you suggest we do? I’ll follow your lead."

    Ling Chen thought for a moment, then said, "Don’t act against Lin Jiawei for now, let’s see how the God Organization reacts."

    "Not act against him?"

    "Correct, we’ll detain him for the time being and monitor his movements 24 hours a day, and decide what to do after observing for a few days."

    "Okay then." Hu Fei was somewhat reluctant but still followed Ling Chen’s arrangements. Watching Ling Chen turn and walk to the interrogation room, Hu Fei suddenly called out to him, asking, "I say, you are also from the Ling Family. In terms of rtions, Lin Jiawei is your elder, you wouldn’t be thinking of going easy on him, would you?"

    Ling Chen didn’t turn his head back and waved his hand, "Rest assured, we’ve discussed this long ago. If necessary, I will personally deal with him."

    "That’s good."

    Returning to his room, Ling Cheny on the bed, staring nkly at the ceiling, his expression somewhat vacant.

    Back then, that mysterious man told him about the Ling Family and the God Organization’s affairs and repeatedly warned him not to get involved lightly. Presumably, he was considering his identity. After all, no matter how much he denied it, he could never change the blood rtionship he had with the Ling Family.

    When that time came, would he truly be able to steel his heart and deal with everyone from the Ling Family?

    Thinking of this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but feel a headache. He patted his forehead, sat up from the bed, and decided not to think about those annoying matters.

    ...

    In the blink of an eye, a week had passed.

    During these days, Ling Chen stayed at the research base to prevent further attacks from the God Organization. However, to Ling Chen and Hu Fei’s surprise, the God Organization did not make any moves and did not even send someone to contact them to negotiate the release of hostages.

    Ling Chen became even more puzzled by the indifferent attitude shown by the God Organization. Could it be... Lin Jiawei was right, and the God Organization really decided to abandon him as a pawn?

    Amidst his thoughts, a ringtone came from his pocket.

    Ling Chen took out his phone, nced at the caller ID, and immediately answered the call, saying, "Hello! Wanqing, is there something you need?"

    "Are you busy? Do you have time tonight?"

    "I’m not busy. What’s up?"

    "I’ve just secured a big business deal, and the other party has organized a dinner. They invited me, and I couldn’t refuse, so I was thinking of bringing you along. Can you..."

    "No problem." Without waiting for Nanrong Wanqing to finish, Ling Chen immediately agreed. He would naturally not refuse when his girlfriend asked for hispany. Besides, there was nothing to attend to at the research base and no need to stay there all the time.

    "Wait for me at thepany. I’ll pick you up after work."

    After setting a time, Ling Chen hung up the call and checked the time; it was already five o’clock in the afternoon, with half an hour left until Nanrong Wanqing finished work. To save time, Ling Chen said goodbye to Hu Fei and then drove off to Hongyu Group.

    Arriving at the CEO’s office on the top floor of the group, Nanrong Wanqing was already prepared.

    Although she was attending a dinner, Nanrong Wanqing hadn’t dressed up specially, still wearing her usual simple attire. However, even the simplicity seemed exquisite on Nanrong Wanqing, highlighting an exceptional temperament.

    Her fair skin gleamed like snow, and her delicate face and features seemed sculpted by an artist, wless and captivating, like a freshly bloomed exquisite flower, exuding endless charm and fragrance.

    Seeing Ling Chen appear at the office door, Nanrong Wanqing’s lips curled into a slight smile. She quickly walked over to Ling Chen, naturally took his arm, and then headed to the elevator.

    On the way, Ling Chen asked, "What big deal did you close today?" He knew well that for Nanrong Wanqing to call it a ’big deal,’ it must not be simple, at least involving billions.

    Sure enough, as soon as she mentioned the business deal, an excited smile appeared on Nanrong Wanqing’s pink cheeks as she replied, "Argepany has just moved into East Sea City, and they want to develop here. Though they have substantial funds, theyck the necessary connections, so they want to coborate with our Hongyu Group, using our resources to help them open channels. I’ve calcted that if this coboration is sessful, Hongyu Group’s annual profits could increase by a few percentage points, which is a significant uplift for the group."

    Hearing this, Ling Chen said with a smile, "That sounds great. Oh! What kind ofpany are they?"

    "They are mainly into pharmaceuticals, besides medical equipment and rted essories. They have been in this field for many years, rich in experience, with coborations with many domestic hospitals. However, their business has always been in the south, and now expanding to East Sea City, they wish to expand their business empire. I’ve thought it through, although Hongyu Group is good, it’s only famous in East Sea City. Looking nationwide, there are too many localrge enterprises like Hongyu Group. To spur the growth of Hongyu Group, we must expand. Fortunately, our Hongyu Group has never touched the southern market of Huaxia, so with this opportunity, I can use their channels to try to develop in the south. It’s a win-win situation for both parties."

    Ling Chen nodded, "You’re better at business than I am, you decide."

    As they conversed, they left the Hongyu Group headquarters side by side and stepped into Ling Chen’s Audi car.

    "Where are we going for dinner?"

    "Head to Hundred Garden, I’ve been there once, go that way."

    Following Nanrong Wanqing’s direction, Ling Chen started the car and drove straight to the destination.

    In the evening, at a quarter past six, Ling Chen and Nanrong Wanqing smoothly arrived at Hundred Garden.