Chapter 191 - 187: Invitation

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Chapter 191: Chapter 187: Invitation "Mr. Ling, I really know I was wrong, can you give me another chance, I will never make the same mistake again," Zhang Zekai pleaded. Although he threatened Tang Shiyun, saying if she did not comply, he would join other companies in banning her, it was just a verbal threat; he would never actually do it. He was a businessman, and businessmen value profits. It’s only been a little over a month since Tang Shiyun’s debut, and she had already become nationally famous and a star who attracts widespread attention. If properly cultivated, Tang Shiyun would be equivalent to a money printing press. As a shareholder of Silver Star Entertainment, all he needed to do was sit at home and count money. So, he would never do something that would cut off his own financial source. "You originally had a great opportunity, and you were the one who wasted it. My terms have already been laid out; you just need to tell me whether you agree or not." Zhang Zekai struggled and said, "Mr. Ling, I am not in charge of this matter. It’s true that I am a shareholder of Silver Star Entertainment, but I don’t manage the company, and my stake is only thirty percent. Unless all other shareholders agree, I have no authority to cancel the contract between Miss Tang and Silver Star Entertainment." "That’s your problem, not mine." After speaking, Ling Chen glanced at Nanrong Wanqing, "Chairwoman, it’s getting late. Shall we head back to the hotel?" Nanrong Wanqing nodded, "Qianqian, thank you for your hospitality today. We will get together again when there’s a chance." Soon after, upon receiving the notification, Zhong Wei rushed over with others and started pushing the wheelchair out. "Girl, let’s go as well," he said. Tang Shiyun obediently responded and followed closely behind Ling Chen. Seeing them about to leave, Zhang Zekai breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Ling Chen was not going to pursue the matter with Tang Shiyun any further. But at that moment, as Ling Chen reached the doorway, he suddenly turned back, lips slightly raised, and said, "President Zhang, I hope you can give me a satisfying response at this time tomorrow, or else you’ll be responsible for the consequences." After watching them leave, Zhang Zekai stood there in a daze. Ling Chen’s words made his heart, which had just eased, tense up again. "Big brother, what’s the background of that Ling Chen? Even Director Liu is helping him," Zhang Qianqian asked, confused and puzzled. "How would I know?" Zhang Zekai kept complaining. If he knew Ling Chen’s identity, he wouldn’t be so uneasy. With the broad reach of the Zhang Family, he could ask someone for mercy. But the problem was that he didn’t know Ling Chen’s background, which left him without a starting point. There were so many prominent families in Beijing, with deep backgrounds. Often the most terrifying were those who didn’t reveal their family ties. "Since he’s a well-connected man, why would he condescend to work for Hongyu Group as a mere security guard?" "I..." Zhang Zekai was about to speak when his eyes suddenly brightened, "Qianqian, aren’t you close with Miss Nanrong? Could you help me ask her? Ling Chen works for her, so she might know his identity." After a pause, he added, "I’ll call Dad in a bit to get him to contact Director Liu to see if anything can be learned." For a while, the Zhang Family was caught in guesswork and fear about Ling Chen’s identity. After leaving the Zhang Family, Nanrong Wanqing politely said, "Miss Tang, where are you headed? I’ll take you." "No need, I have a car to pick me up, but thank you for your kindness," Tang Shiyun said, and then naturally looped her arm through Ling Chen’s, acting affectionately as she smiled sweetly and said as if no one else was present, "Ling, my concert is in a couple of days, will you come to see it?" "You know I have work now, but if time allows, I’ll definitely go." Hearing this, Tang Shiyun’s eyes shifted, and she cast a sly glance towards Nanrong Wanqing, with a hint of a smile on her lips and anticipation in her voice, "Miss Nanrong, may I invite you to watch my concert?" Nanrong Wanqing looked at Ling Chen, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise. She knew all too well that the real purpose of Tang Shiyun inviting her to the concert was actually for Ling Chen. She had thought that Ling Chen just happened to encounter Tang Shiyun at the Zhang Family and learnt of her plight, and out of righteous indignation, he helped her. But now it seemed this was not the case. Two people who had just met would not show such affectionate behavior, nor would they call each other ’Ling brother’ with such closeness. Moreover, Tang Shiyun’s actions seemed to be very natural. Not only that, Ling Chen always casually called Tang Shiyun ’girl’, his eyes filled with indulgence. From all these signs, they must have known each other for a long time. Although she did not know the specifics of their relationship, seeing their intimate gestures still made her feel a bit uncomfortable. First was Zhu Xiaozhu, and now Tang Shiyun. Just what charm did this man have to attract so many women, and each one so outstanding? "Miss Nanrong?" Seeing Nanrong Wanqing not responding, Tang Shiyun had to speak again. "Miss Tang, with such a gracious invitation, of course, I won’t refuse," Nanrong Wanqing came back to her senses and smiled as she agreed. "Yay!" Tang Shiyun excitedly gestured to Ling Chen, her face nearly blossoming into a flower. "Ling brother, I’ll head back first, remember to contact me when you’re free, and don’t be like last time, not a word for over a month." "Okay, okay," Ling Chen smiled and nodded, casually opening the door of the Mercedes-Benz for Tang Shiyun and cautioned, "Be safe on the road." Not until the Mercedes-Benz gradually drove away from the Zhang Family did Ling Chen retract his gaze. Turning around, he saw Zhong Wei and his party watching him with envy and a hint of suggestive looks. Liang Zhao Hui secretly gave a thumbs up and winked, the meaning self-evident. Ling Chen shook his head helplessly; these guys definitely misunderstood the pure friendship between him and Tang Shiyun, but he was too lazy to explain. Hesitating for a moment, he glanced at Nanrong Wanqing before him, and seeing her expressionless, icy demeanor, he couldn’t help but say, "Shiyun used to live in the Old City area, she was my neighbor, and I’ve always taken care of her like a sister. If anyone bullies her, I’ll never look the other way. I hope you don’t mind about the incident just now; I didn’t intend to ruin your relationship with the Zhang Family." Nanrong Wanqing said indifferently, "As you said, you were dealing with Miss Tang’s situation in a personal capacity, it has nothing to do with me, no need to explain to me. Zhong Wei, let’s go back." "Yes, Chairwoman." Back in the car, Nanrong Wanqing looked at Ling Chen outside the window, and the discomfort in her heart instantly disappeared, a smile unconsciously rising on the corner of her lips. Ling Chen really didn’t need to explain to her, but he did, could it be that he cared about her thoughts? Thinking this, the resentment she had felt over the past few days seemed to be somewhat alleviated. Returning to the hotel, it was almost ten o’clock. After sending Nanrong Wanqing back to her room, just as Ling Chen was about to return to his own, the ringtone of his mobile phone suddenly rang in his pocket.

Chapter 191 - 187: Invitation

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