Chapter 22: Manager Wang's New Intelligence

After finishing dinner, Lu Chen did not stay at the Zhuangyuan, but instead returned to the Banshan Jiudian.

There were still important matters tonight, and he hadn't had much contact with Wang Jingli at the Huangguan Yinhang during the day.

"Mr. Lu, you've returned."

Wang Jingli rose from the sofa in the lobby, a trace of anxiety on his face.

Upon seeing Lu Chen, it immediately turned into a smiling face.

"Let's go, we'll talk in the room."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and walked quickly toward the elevator.

Wang Jingli followed closely behind him.

After returning to the room, Lu Chen sat directly on the sofa, tossed a Cigar to Wang Jingli, pointed to the sofa beside him, and began to preheat his own cigar.

"Mr. Lu..."

Wang Jingli did not preheat the cigar right away; instead, after hesitating for a moment, he spoke immediately.

"No rush, smoke a cigar first."

Lu Chen did not slow his movements, glanced at Wang Jingli, and interrupted him directly.

The entire room slowly fell silent, with only the faint sound of the cigar being toasted remaining, and the sky gradually grew dark.

Lu Chen chose not to turn on the lights, the glow of the cigar tip flickering in the darkness.

"Speak."

Lu Chen took a puff of the cigar, slowly exhaled the smoke, and used the faint light from the window to keep the room from falling into total darkness, while still making it impossible for anyone to see the specific expression on his face.

"The offshore company quietly established by Huangguan has me as the legal representative, but I hold no shares; I just finished signing the documents this afternoon after you left."

The glow of Wang Jingli's cigar flared up suddenly, and it was several seconds before it dimmed again.

His voice carried a trace of trembling, as if he had encountered some kind of flood or wild beast.

With the help of the faint moonlight, Lu Chen could still clearly see the fearful expression on Wang Jingli's face.

"No need to be afraid. Has the new identity been processed? Are there any difficulties?"

Lu Chen took a light puff of his cigar, slowly exhaled the smoke, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

As expected, that old fox Wei Er would never use Huangguan to gamble.

The risk isolation was done well.

However, the one person he shouldn't have chosen was Wang Jingli!

But even with Wang Jingli's presence, Wei Er likely wouldn't easily let him intervene in that company's affairs.

He still needed to think of a way.

"The new identity is still being processed. Most of the channels I have... Wei Er knows about, so I can only act with caution."

After a long silence, Wang Jingli continued to speak.

His voice was slightly more stable than before, but it still allowed Lu Chen to detect a trace of fear.

Yet the terror on his face remained undiminished, which gave Lu Chen a slight headache.

"Stop what you're doing on your end; I will have my people help you handle it."

Upon hearing Wang Jingli's words, the expression on Lu Chen's face instantly turned grave.

He hadn't expected that Wei Er would actually have control over Wang Jingli's channels.

No, it shouldn't be a problem with Wang Jingli's channels, but rather the critical link!

Switching to an unfamiliar channel should be able to help Wang Jingli handle the matter well.

"Okay... then what should be done next?"

The glow of Wang Jingli's cigar flickered, and his voice carried a trace of trembling.

Slowly, Wang Jingli's complexion became much calmer than before, which finally made Lu Chen heave a sigh of relief.

"Everything as usual, but keep an eye on the people from the Laimu family; they should be coming to Xianggang in the next two days."

After a moment of silence, Lu Chen took out a stack of Hong Kong dollars, placed them on the coffee table, and pushed them over gently.

"This is yours. Don't be afraid; I will arrange a way out for you."

"O-okay."

Wang Jingli crushed out the cigar and took the Hong Kong dollars from the table.

His hand movements remained as steady as ever; it seemed his greedy nature had not been diminished much by fear.

In fact, because he had Lu Chen's promise, he felt it was only natural.

However, Lu Chen nodded slightly in satisfaction.

"By the way, Mr. Lu, Director Wei Er asked me to write an Invitation Letter today, and there is one for you; it's regarding a networking cocktail party. What do you think..."

"Oh? A cocktail party? What day?"

Lu Chen paused before asking with some curiosity.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes; this cocktail party was likely not simple.

Although he had made some connections at the auction previously.

But during this time, Lu Chen had not gone to visit or maintain them.

They were not important!

As long as Lu Chen had not stepped into real industry, these people were just passersby.

But now it was different!

Lu Chen had to enter real industry, so some of the previously ethereal connections would also be slowly solidified during this process.

"The day after tomorrow. I don't know why Director Wei Er chose that day, but he said it is very important."

Wang Jingli's voice gradually calmed down, his tone carrying a trace of confusion.

Lu Chen stood up and turned on the desk lamp on his office desk.

The desk had already been tidied up until it was spotless.

He nodded slightly, sat behind the desk, and gestured for Wang Jingli to come over.

"The day after tomorrow is the day the members of the Laimu family arrive in Xianggang."

Lu Chen offered a brief explanation, then took a fountain pen and a notebook out of the drawer.

He began to write and draw.

"What do you think is the purpose of Wei Er hosting this cocktail party?"

Wang Jingli subconsciously began to preheat his Cigar; Lu Chen was in no rush, so he also began to preheat a Cigar.

He started smoking slowly; as the room filled with swirling smoke, the heavy scent of the Cigar made Lu Chen feel slightly uncomfortable.

He opened the window, and a gust of hot air blew away the stuffiness in his head.

It allowed his thoughts to become clear once again.

"Wei Er is not just looking to invite these celebrities; he intends to make securitization public, or at least spread it within a small circle."

After a long period of contemplation, Wang Jingli finally spoke.

The Cigar had been burning for nearly half the time!

"The Laimu family possesses excellent channels in Piaoliang Guo; it is possible that this is a precursor to them wanting to hold specific negotiations with Wei Er to push securitization globally."

"Don't worry about the Laimu side; just keep a close watch on their itinerary in Xianggang for me. What you said is indeed possible."

Lu Chen fell silent; this was not good news for him!

The Cigar in his hand burned slowly as Lu Chen listed the known elements in his notebook.

He slowly sorted out his thoughts.

"You are very good! Just focus on doing your job well and don't worry too much. By the way, you can come to the Zhuangyuan to find me in the future."

"Very well, Mr. Lu, I will take my leave now."

Lu Chen took out another stack of Hong Kong banknotes, placed them on the desk, and pushed them toward Wang Jingli.

Wang Jingli accepted them without any psychological burden.

He stood up and left the room.

In the entire room, only Lu Chen remained, sitting under the desk lamp, looking at the notebook in his hand.

After a long while, he sighed.

Crown is truly likely as Wang Jingli said...

Greed always leads to one's destruction...

Lu Chen put away the notebook and placed it back into his personal space.

After changing into pajamas, he sat on the chair, unconsciously toying with the Small Box.

He stared blankly at the two wooden boxes placed side by side.

It wasn't until the Small Box spat out another cold Silver Coin, making Lu Chen's hand sink, that he reacted.

Lu Chen sighed slightly, placed it into the wooden box, and then went to bed.

He still had to test Secretary Shen tomorrow!

He would see what she thought of that little hoodlum, Fei Ge!