CHAPTER 524: CHAPTER 524: I PROMISE NOT TO DISAPPOINT YOU

"That’s not it."

Chen Bin clasped Lu Cailian’s White Jade Peaks with both hands, kneading firmly as he spoke.

"Wu Jie can’t be used, the singing competition needs a female host. Besides Ji Yue, who else do you think is suitable?"

Holding onto Chen Bin’s neck, Lu Cailian thought for a moment before responding.

"Yan Kangli is pretty good too, she just hasn’t had the chance to shine, so she seems unremarkable at the station."

"Since you’re recommending her, she must be great. Let’s go with her!"

"Thank you, Master, for giving me face."

With that, Lu Cailian leaned in to give Chen Bin a deep kiss.

However, after the kiss, Chen Bin did not proceed further and instead told her to quickly get dressed.

After all, the singing competition was urgent, and they couldn’t waste time on such matters.

As Lu Cailian got up to straighten her clothes, she hesitated before asking.

"Recently, there have been people at the station saying you’ve been quite close with Lan Moke. Are you aware of this?"

"I know. What do you think about it?"

"Lan Moke has a bad reputation; you should be careful around her."

Her face was full of concern while she spoke.

Clearly, she was genuinely worried about Chen Bin.

"Rest assured, I know what to do."

Nodding slightly, Lu Cailian gave Chen Bin a firm kiss on the cheek before turning to leave.

There were plenty of hosts at the station, and Yan Kangli hadn’t stood out much.

Chen Bin had only seen her name on a list, and had no recollection of her appearance.

When he called Yan Kangli to his office, he found her appearance quite impressive.

Not only was she beautiful, but also had a shapely figure, and with a height of 1.65 meters, she looked near-perfect.

"Mr. Chen, you wanted to see me?"

Yan Kangli was filled with anxiety upon being summoned by Chen Bin.

She was just one of many hosts at the station, so facing the top boss suddenly was understandably stressful.

"You’re currently on standby, right?"

Hearing Chen Bin’s question, Yan Kangli nodded slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

She used to have a show to host, but due to low ratings, it got cut recently.

Now she came to work every day with nothing much to do, just killing time.

Chen Bin then asked, "So what are your plans?"

"Well... I’m... I’m open to whatever arrangements the station has for me."

"Alright. There’s a singing competition happening at the end of the month, and you’ll be one of the hosts."

"What?"

Yan Kangli’s eyes widened in disbelief.

"What, you don’t want to?"

"I do! I do!"

Yan Kangli originally thought she might get laid off, and didn’t expect such a great opportunity to land on her.

She was still in a state of bewilderment as she spoke.

"It was Lu Cailian who recommended you, saying you’re excellent but just need a chance to shine. Don’t disappoint me."

Yan Kangli bowed deeply to Chen Bin and answered earnestly.

"Please rest assured, Mr. Chen. I promise not to disappoint you!"

"Then quickly get into shape, and definitely don’t end up like Ji Yue, dropping the ball at a crucial time."

By mid-December, the land certificate was finally processed.

Chen Bin went to the bank, used the land certificate as collateral, and took out a loan of two billion.

The bank promised to release the funds within a month.

Subsequently, Chen Bin invited Ma Juan and Pan Hao out for a meal.

During the meal, the three of them talked about their current situations.

After some casual chatter, Chen Bin initiated the main topic.

"The reason I’ve gathered you here today, besides catching up, is to discuss something important."

Patting his shoulder, Pan Hao jokingly said, "What’s the big deal? Go on, spill. I knew there was more to this dinner than just a meal."

Taking a sip of water, Chen Bin slowly began.

"The provincial TV station is outdated, so a new one is set to be built by the Tianhai River. But the land area of over three hundred acres is a bit too much, so I’m thinking of constructing a five-star hotel nearby. I want to hear your thoughts."

Pan Hao nodded repeatedly, "I have thoughts!"

Ma Juan, however, didn’t rush into a decision and calmly said.

"I need to conduct a field study before making a decision; after all, every investment comes with risks."

Pan Hao, being a second-generation wealthy, had always had things going smoothly for him, so he was dismissive of Ma Juan’s approach.

"If Chen Bin is involved, there’s no way it’ll be a loss. You’re his woman, he wouldn’t set you up."

Stealing a glance at Chen Bin, Ma Juan was momentarily speechless.

She was just approaching the matter with her usual problem-solving mindset, but what Pan Hao said made sense.

Much of her current success was credited to Chen Bin.

To doubt her man was indeed her mistake.

"Brother Bin, I..."

Before Ma Juan could finish, Chen Bin interrupted with a wave of his hand.

"Xiao Juan, you don’t need to explain. Investing truly does involve risks and requires comprehensive consideration."

Then, he laid out two of the most crucial reasons.

"Firstly, there are tourist attractions near Tianhai River, so opening a five-star hotel in partnership would be highly competitive. Secondly, starting from next year, various celebrities will be visiting the provincial TV station, and hotel accommodations are something I can arrange."

Nodding slightly, Ma Juan began to feel tempted.

After all, where there are celebrities, there are fans, surely there would be those who’d stay at the hotel to idol chase.

With a steady stream of customers, profit is guaranteed.

"Alright, count me in!"

At this, Pan Hao then asked.

"How much would it cost to build a five-star hotel?"

Chen Bin replied, "I haven’t calculated the exact amount yet, but it should be at least five hundred million."

"Five hundred million?"

Frowning slightly, Pan Hao’s face turned a bit grim.

Although he was a wealthy second-generation, casually extracting money from home wasn’t simple.

Seeing this, Ma Juan immediately suggested.

"How about this, I’ll invest three hundred thirty million, and you cover the rest. How does that sound?"

"Well... alright then."

With this settled, the three of them continued their meal.

After leaving the private room, Ma Juan drove Chen Bin back to the villa.

When he finished freshening up and entered the master bedroom, he found Ma Juan lounging by the headboard, gazing at her phone.

She wore a silk slip dress with a deep neckline, revealing almost half of her cleavage.

The short hemline accentuated Ma Juan’s long, jade-like legs.

Seeing this, Chen Bin wasted no time, pouncing directly.

"Ah, no, I can’t today... mmph..."

Ma Juan was about to speak but was seized in a passionate kiss by Chen Bin.

He disregarded everything else, thrusting his tongue into Ma Juan’s mouth, entwining it with her silky, sweet tongue.

Under Chen Bin’s assertive and domineering kiss, Ma Juan’s resistance gradually weakened.

Until eventually, she was drained of all strength.

Like a survivor in the desert stumbling upon an oasis, Chen Bin fervently savored Ma Juan’s sweetness.

With a firm suck, he drew her soft tongue into his mouth.

As the kiss ended, Chen Bin’s tongue trailed along Ma Juan’s ear, kissing it continuously.

The hot, heavy breath constantly skittering against her ear made Ma Juan’s whole body tremble.

"Mm~ hubby, it tickles... your licking makes it unbearable..."