Chapter 688: Chu Ning's Fiancé

Chen Yang, why are you here? I've been looking for you for half a day!

Wang Lei, why are you here too?

The two of you are being sneaky; are you talking bad about me?

Chen Yang and Wang Lei were discussing the New Year development plan for Three Stone Technology Company when the private room's door was suddenly shoved open.

Then they saw Chu Min walk in with a man about thirty years old.

Facing Chu Min's question, Chen Yang and Wang Lei ignored her and instead fixed their gaze on that man.

Because this man was Chu Ning's fiancé, Tang Qingquan, the vice president of East Prosperity International's Financial Investment Company.

News of his engagement to Chu Ning had made the headlines in Modu's newspapers; Chen Yang could hardly avoid knowing him.

"Chu Min, if you have something to discuss with General Manager Tang, just call me over; why come in person?" Wang Lei, obviously unwilling to offend him, immediately stood up and went to greet Tang Qingquan.

Tang Qingquan ignored Wang Lei, his gaze fixed on Chen Yang the whole time.

Full of hostility.

Chen Yang felt no fear. Even though the Tang family wields great influence in Modu, the harm they could do to him is still minor.

At this stage, his investments in Modu are only in Three Stone Technology and Xuehua Real Estate; these funds have been injected in batches, and the risk is entirely under control.

And Wang Lei, seeing Tang Qingquan ignore him, embarrassedly turned his gaze to Chu Min.

"Chen Yang, let me introduce you—this is my future brother-in-law, Tang Qingquan." Chu Min had actually anticipated the awkward atmosphere, but she still took the initiative to introduce the two.

"Chen Yang, what do you want with Mr. Tang?" Chen Yang didn't want too much involvement with Chu Ning's fiancé, preparing to exchange pleasantries and then leave.

"Chen Yang, General Manager Tang thinks your stock market success is mostly luck and wants to compete with you." Chu Min said this with a smug grin.

"Sorry, I'm not interested in stocks lately." Chen Yang guessed right away that Chu Min was stirring trouble. He didn't want to invite unnecessary hassle, so he got up ready to leave.

Seeing Chen Yang about to leave, Tang Qingquan stepped in front of the door and, with a provocative tone, said: "Director Chen, turns out you're just a coward, huh?"

Chen Yang calmly replied: "Whether I'm a coward or not has nothing to do with you, General Manager Tang."

Seeing Chen Yang ignore him, Tang Qingquan instinctively clenched his fists. He snorted coldly: "Chen, if you dare not compete, then get out of Modu at once."

Chen Yang laughed: "General Manager Tang, Modu isn't your personal fief—I can come and go as I please. What business is it of yours?"

Tang Qingquan's face instantly darkened menacingly. He spoke threateningly: "Chen, as long as the Tang family has a presence in Modu for a single day, I guarantee all your investments will go up in smoke."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Lei's face also turned grim.

Although Tang Qingquan himself hasn't entered politics, the Tang family behind him has strong governmental connections in Modu. If he were to move against Three Stone Technology Company, all my efforts over the past few years would be ruined!

To avoid collateral damage, Wang Lei decided to advise Chen Yang: "Director Chen, why not compete with General Manager Tang? As long as the stake isn't big, losing isn't a disgrace."

Chen Yang himself wasn't afraid of the Tang family, but he didn't want to implicate Wang Lei either. After all, the latter still has to make a living in Modu and can't avoid the Tang family's looming influence.

"Since General Manager Tang insists on a match, let's set the terms!"

Seeing Chen Yang acquiesce, Tang Qingquan smirked triumphantly.

"We each pick one stock, with a one-week limit; whoever makes more profit wins."

"Is there a limit on the principal?"

"No limit. But to prevent cheating, when we announce the results we must also disclose each other's trading data."

"Alright, let's start tomorrow!"

Having said that, Chen Yang prepared to leave.

"You don't want to wager anything?" Tang Qingquan thought, as Chen Yang just walked away like that, feeling odd.

"Of all you possess, the only thing I'd consider worth betting on is Chu Ning." After saying that, Chen Yang calmly looked at Tang Qingquan and asked: "You dare to wager?"

Tang Qingquan hesitated immediately.

At that moment, Chu Min slammed Tang Qingquan hard and shouted: "You dare to use our Chu family's woman as a betting stake? Do you want to die?"

Hearing that, Tang Qingquan immediately came to his senses.

"Besides Chu Ning, I can bet on anything you want!"

Chen Yang felt a bit disappointed. He had actually just wanted to set a trap for Tang Qingquan, to disgust him a little. He hadn't expected Chu Min to interfere.

"General Manager Tang, then let's drop the wager. You just want to prove you're stronger than me. I'll give you this chance."

Having said that, Chen Yang returned to the guest room.

Only Wang Lei, Chu Min, and Tang Qingquan remained in the private room.

Wang Lei worried that Tang Qingquan might take out his anger on him because of Chen Yang, so he immediately accompanied him with a smile: "General Manager Tang, have you eaten? If not, I can have the staff change the table and serve new dishes."

Tang Qingquan lightly said to Wang Lei: "I've heard General Manager Wang is well-connected in Modu's business circles; we could cooperate if the chance arises. I have other matters, so I won't join this meal." Having said that, he also left the private room.

After Wang Lei waited for him to leave, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. He then complained to Chu Min: "Miss Chu, Director Chen has always been so good to you—how could you bring his rival here?"

Chu Min gave Wang Lei an eye roll. "You don't understand—heartache needs heart medicine. Chen Yang had his woman taken by Tang Qingquan and can't get revenge. I'm letting him beat Tang Qingquan in the stock market so he can at least find some mental solace, isn't that right?"

Wang Lei said with some concern: "East Prosperity International is strong, full of elites—can Director Chen win?"

Chu Min said confidently: "I have great faith in Chen Yang's stock‑trading ability. He will surely defeat Tang Qingquan."

Seeing Chu Min full of confidence in Chen Yang, Wang Lei immediately smiled—but that smile quickly faded.

Because he realized that if Chen Yang won, Tang Qingquan, furious from embarrassment, would likely resort to underhanded tactics—and Chen Yang's business ally, him, would certainly not escape being schemed against as well.

"Miss Chu, why not persuade them to call off the match, lest we harm harmony?"

"Or should you go persuade them?" Chu Min gave Wang Lei another eye roll. She now hopes Chen Yang and Tang Qingquan fight as fiercely as possible—only by driving Chen Yang to the brink through the Tang family's pressure does she get a chance to play the savior.

Wang Lei sighed. Since Chu Min refuses to act as a peacemaker, he can only resign himself. Worst case, he'll relocate the entire company to Xingcheng.

"Miss Chu, it's getting late—I won't keep you company."

"I haven't eaten yet!"

"Order whatever you like; later have the front desk put it on my tab."

"Hmm, you won't keep me company?"

"Forget it—you don't like men anyway; my staying here would only be a nuisance."

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Chu Min watched Wang Lei's figure disappear, suddenly feeling annoyed. Before, there were always a bunch of sycophants surrounding her, asking after her well-being; now, not even someone to keep her company while eating a meal. Where exactly does she fall short compared to Chu Ning?