Chapter 173: Is She Even Worthy?

Compared to Jiang Mumu's shock, Yang Tianxing did not have much of a reaction; he was only thinking to himself: "Oh, so Jiang Mumu works at this company."

However, she performed quite well. Aside from her initial surprise, Jiang Mumu quickly adjusted herself. Her presentation was clear and enthusiastic, though she frequently looked in Yang Tianxing's direction.

Zhao Qingxun teased in a low voice: "Is this another romantic debt you've left behind?"

Yang Tianxing glanced at her: "Even though we are very close, I can still sue you for slander if you talk nonsense."

Zhao Qingxun nodded as well: "I think it's also unlikely; this female presenter isn't pretty enough."

After Jiang Mumu finished speaking, she bowed and stood to the side, firstly to see if there were any more opportunities to perform, and secondly to understand why Yang Tianxing was able to sit here.

"Wasn't it said to be an important guest? Yang Tianxing is just a sophomore at the Finance Institute, right? Could he also be very important?"

Jiang Mumu observed Zhao Qingxun from the corner of the room; he was whispering and chatting with a young, beautiful woman beside him.

As they chatted, Yang Tianxing took out a cigarette, raised his head, and scanned the tabletop, likely looking for something.

Jiang Mumu reacted immediately, ran over, and brought an ashtray: "Hello, here is an ashtray."

"Thank you."

Yang Tianxing nodded and said thanks.

Lu Jinfeng and several other managers felt that Jiang Mumu had done well; she was truly quick-witted.

"President Zhao, leaders, next I will briefly introduce Jinjie's development layout for the next two years. I ask for your guidance and criticism."

Lu Jinfeng took the microphone and began to outline Jinjie's research direction. The purpose of doing this was firstly to seek common ground in business between the two companies, and secondly to showcase their soft and hard power.

Yang Tianxing leaned back against the chair and listened silently. Whether compared to Li Qisen of Chenman or Yu Guisheng of Lianfa, Lu Jinfeng's way of doing things was much more magnanimous, and it could be clearly reflected in the development trajectory of the enterprise.

Yang Tianxing noticed that Zhao Qingxun was also listening very carefully, thinking that the final decision-making power actually still rested with her.

After Lu Jinfeng finished speaking, it was nearly 6 o'clock in the afternoon, and Jinjie was certainly doing its best to persuade them to stay for a social dinner.

Zhao Qingxun was not very interested, so Yang Tianxing stepped forward to politely decline: "We still need to study this carefully when we go back. We can save this meal for later; there will be plenty of opportunities to meet."

Lu Jinfeng could not keep them and could only shake his head. Just now, whether it was Zhao Qingxun or Yang Tianxing, it was clear they were both very interested in Jinjie's future framework. In this project tender, Lu Jinfeng was also very confident in overwhelming other competitors.

If he could make progress on a personal relationship, then it would basically be a done deal.

It was just a pity that Zhao Qingxun's air was too haughty, Yang Tianxing was relatively unfamiliar, and the others felt like they couldn't make the decisions.

However, just as the Runxing group was about to get into their car and leave, and just as the regret in Lu Jinfeng's heart showed on his face, a voice suddenly popped up.

"Junior Yang, tomorrow is my birthday. Do you have time to come and attend?"

Everyone stopped what they were doing at the same time and looked toward the sound; it was actually Jiang Mumu.

She didn't care about everyone's gaze at all and walked up to Yang Tianxing with a smile: "Junior Yang, if you count carefully, we have known each other for almost a year. You are usually too busy, and the time we spend together is relatively short. Tomorrow is my 22nd birthday; I wonder if I can invite you to attend."

"Wow."

No one knew who had let out a quiet exclamation, calling out the sentiment in everyone's heart present—the two of them actually had this layer of relationship.

Lu Jinfeng's eyes lit up immediately, and hope was reignited.

Even Zhao Qingxun was smiling on the side and said: "You don't want to admit it yourself, but it's a pity the girl doesn't want to help you hide it anymore. Speaking of which, your taste is a bit poor this time; this quality is far too low."

Yang Tianxing thought to himself, admit what the hell. Jiang Mumu and I have only met a few times; I can't even be bothered to pay attention to her. She was deliberately being vague and ambiguous just now to make people jump to conclusions.

However, this kind of thing is really impossible to explain. If Yang Tianxing said with a serious face: "Miss Jiang and I actually have no relationship. Although we know each other, we haven't even said ten sentences in total."

Saying it like that, others might not believe it. They might think Yang Tianxing is shirking responsibility, and it wouldn't be very tactful either. The other party invited you to a birthday party, yet you say you aren't close.

Yang Tianxing paused his steps and asked: "Did you invite Ziyang?"

Jiang Mumu actually hadn't planned on inviting Shao Ziyang, but her expression didn't change, and she smiled and replied: "Of course Ziyang is attending. We have already agreed; he is also my good friend."

Yang Tianxing nodded: "Then we will go together."

After saying that, he got into the car. Zhao Qingxun even suggested: "Should we stay for a meal? Actually, it doesn't matter to me, but we have to give the girl some face."

"President Zhao's Mandarin is getting more and more standard. I remember it used to have a Cantonese accent."

Yang Tianxing also mocked her, then said: "Then you can eat here; I still have some things to do at school."

Jiang Mumu was using him to show off; Yang Tianxing would not stay for dinner no matter what. He would not keep being a stepping stone for people to boost their presence.

Zhao Qingxun did not force him; she sensed that Yang Tianxing was a bit angry.

However, Zhao Qingxun's dinner still had to be taken care of. Yang Tianxing thought for a moment and said to the driver: "Turn toward Hejiaying. Tonight I'm treating everyone to cold noodles, oil-drenched meat sandwiches, and meatball vermicelli soup."

Cold noodles and meat sandwiches are specialty snacks of Chang'an, and there is a time-honored brand inside Hejiaying.

The others might not have had much interest, but Zhao Qingxun ate until her mouth was oily, exclaiming that it was delicious.

"Actually, when you think about it, you are quite interesting."

Zhao Qingxun held a spoon and drank a mouthful of the delicious meatball vermicelli soup: "You have a little talent in business, you are quite good at talking, and you know these delicious street-side places. It's just that you are too much of a scumbag; you run into romantic debts everywhere."

Yang Tianxing curled his lip: "Does she deserve it? It really wasn't like that today. I just met Jiang Mumu on the train by accident, and a close friend of mine likes her very much..."

Just as Yang Tianxing was explaining his relationship with Jiang Mumu, in the general manager's office at Jinjie, Jiang Mumu was also explaining her relationship with Yang Tianxing, but the version was completely different.

"I met Junior Yang during a trip. At the time, I felt he was knowledgeable and knew how to take care of people, so I added his QQ."

"In that case, your relationship is quite good?" Lu Jinfeng asked.

"Of course, we often go out for meals in Chang'an," Jiang Mumu said.

Lu Jinfeng was very curious: "Then why didn't he stay for the social dinner tonight?"

"Maybe he was shy."

Jiang Mumu pursed her lips and smiled: "After all, there were so many people."

Lu Jinfeng nodded slightly. He pondered for a moment and suddenly said: "The company will cover the expenses for your birthday party tomorrow night, and I will specially approve an extra 50,000 yuan in funding for you. You must deepen the relationship as much as possible; I can feel Yang Tianxing's role in this project."

"He is indeed quite capable."

Jiang Mumu also sighed with emotion; this sentence was her sincere thought.

After signing for the money at the finance department and looking at the heavy 50,000 yuan in her hand, Jiang Mumu thought for a moment and took out her phone.

"Hey, Ziyang, I want to invite you to attend my birthday party tomorrow."

"Sister Xiao Jiang, I definitely have no problem with that. Where is the location..."

Shao Ziyang asked excitedly over the phone.

He had no idea that if not for the sake of Yang Tianxing, he would not even have been in the plan.