Chapter 544: New Type Weapon

No problem, Jingxiang, just keep Chief Yuan company for a while, talk about romance, and boost your feelings. Youqichuangongshanren's eyes carried a hint of encouragement.

Miss Jingxiang, may I? Chen Yongren looked at Youqichuangongjingxiang.

Mm! Jingxiang nodded and followed behind Chen Yongren.

Chen Yongren smiled and continued to stay silent.

Their sudden reunion also left Jingxiang's heart in turmoil.

You seem flustered? Chen Yongren said gently, "Do I look like a man-eating monster to you?"

Youqichuangongjingxiang looked at Chen Yongren and said, "I really didn't expect to see you here."

I'm even more surprised than you. Chen Yongren reached out his hand and said, "Let's get reacquainted, Chief Yuan, the young master of the Yuan Clan."

Youqichuangongjingxiang. Jingxiang blushed and reached out to grasp Chen Yongren's hand.

This way of meeting was, for Jingxiang, like a young lady riding in a bridal sedan for the first time.

Compared to the chance encounters favored by the second-generation rich, meeting like this—being fated—is far more interesting.

Chief, you said you'd accompany me, so why are you just standing here? Jingxiang asked, puzzled.

If you want to keep holding hands like this. Chen Yongren suddenly said something puzzling.

Huh?

Jingxiang then realized she had been holding Chen Yongren's hand all along; she hastily let go, blushing: "Sorry, I didn't mean to."

It's fine; if holding my hand makes you happy, I don't mind letting you hold it a bit longer. Chen Yongren teased, then proactively reached out his hand.

Miss Jingxiang, may I?

Chen Yongren asked again.

Of course.

Looking at the sturdy big hand before her, Youqichuangongjingxiang's cheeks flushed with two rosy spots, and she proactively grabbed Chen Yongren's hand.

Thank you for ending my blind-date banquet early. Chen Yongren humorously said, "I thought this banquet would be terribly dull, but I didn't expect to run into an acquaintance."

I didn't expect that either. Jingxiang shook her head helplessly, glanced at Chen Yongren beside her, and said: "Chief, are all those rumors about you true?"

Huh? Chen Yongren feigned confusion, then smiled: "What does it matter whether it's true or false? Let them gossip as they please; why bother caring about what others say?"

You really are nothing like those people. Jingxiang couldn't help but say.

Not showing off, yet very humble—indeed, I shouldn't have those stereotypical impressions.

So should I thank you for being special in your heart? Chen Yongren said with a smile.

Of course. Jingxiang smiled happily.

Fate has arrived; nothing can stop it.

Chen Yongren took Jingxiang's hand and began to stroll around the venue.

Not long after, uplifting music began to play in the venue.

Has the banquet started? Youqichuangongjingxiang asked.

No, the banquet has already begun. Chen Yongren lowered his head to look at their joined hands.

Youqichuangongjingxiang's face turned red, and she encountered another unfamiliar tactic.

However, I still need to step away for a moment. Chen Yongren said with a smile: "After all, I still have to represent the clan and give a speech on stage."

Oh... Jingxiang felt somewhat helpless.

They hadn't even exchanged a few words yet.

However, before that, I hope you can agree to one thing. Chen Yongren said solemnly.

What is it? Jingxiang asked.

Accompany me on stage. Chen Yongren said.

Together? Jingxiang exclaimed in surprise.

Of course, I will announce it right here, so they won't waste their time on me. Chen Yongren smiled: "Because I already have a better choice."

Uh? Jingxiang froze, her blush deepening.

Chief, Chief, where are you?

If you don't show up soon, some girls in the venue might end up heartbroken.

A ripple of laughter appeared in the venue.

Uncle Chi Mu is looking for us; hurry and follow me. Chen Yongren tilted his ear to listen for a moment, then took Jingxiang's hand and hurried toward the stage.

Jingxiang had wanted to refuse, but her body involuntarily followed Chen Yongren's steps onto the stage.

Sorry, Uncle, I'm a bit late. Chen Yongren walked up to Chi Mu Chengping and said into the microphone before him.

Chief? Chi Mu Chengping saw Jingxiang beside him, smiled, and made way.

As Chen Yongren and Jingxiang took the stage, the audience below turned their focus onto them.

Youqichuangongshanren and his wife wore a faint smile, unable to help straightening their backs to look at the stage.

First, I'm delighted that everyone could attend my banquet today. Chen Yongren said, one hand holding Jingxiang's, the other gripping the microphone.

I had prepared a speech full of content, but now it seems unnecessary.

Chen Yongren looked at the bashful Youqichuangongjingxiang beside him, raised their joined hands high, and spoke loudly into the microphone.

Now I will officially announce that Youqichuangongjingxiang is my girlfriend.

In the future, she will also be my fiancée and my legitimate wife.

Upon hearing this, Youqichuangongjingxiang's expression showed surprise.

I never expected that "Chief Yuan" would announce our relationship in front of so many people.

Does this not mean that, for my sake, he directly rejected all the girls present?

Looking at Chen Yongren's earnest expression, Jingxiang's heart was instantly filled with moving emotion.

As soon as he said that, the whole hall erupted in an uproar, and the audience below the stage showed a variety of expressions.

A flood of inner voices poured into Chen Yongren's ears.

"Damn, really letting the Youqichuangongjingxiang family take advantage."

"In the end, it was just a wasted trip, huh. A handsome man and beautiful woman — they could be considered a match made in heaven."

"Boo-hoo-hoo, if only I were the one up on stage..."

……

Envy, jealousy, hatred — all kinds of emotions were present.

"We are a talented man and beautiful woman, a natural pair; how dare you monsters oppose us?"

Having said that, Chen Yongren grabbed Youqichuangongjingxiang's hand and ran off.

Left alone on stage, Chi Mu Chengping looked disheveled.

But this old guy reacted quickly too, stepping up briskly to the microphone and saying: "Young people really are different; perhaps this is what they call love at first sight."

"The banquet seems to have had a mishap; I, standing in for the Chief, apologize to everyone."

"Besides the Chief, Jinmen actually has many outstanding young talents, each of them excellent and with a bright future."

"Tomorrow I will formally introduce them to everyone; I hope nobody takes offense."

"Now the dance officially begins."

Saying that, Chi Mu Chengping glanced to the side, gesturing for the music to start quickly.

The next moment.

The band immediately struck up the music.

Chi Mu Chengping also hurriedly ran off; he had reckoned every possibility but never expected that the Chief would suddenly announce their relationship in public.

He didn't even want to go through the process.

But thinking that it was the Chief who did this, the old guy wasn't surprised.

Although the banquet had some mishaps, Chi Mu Chengping gave all the respect due, and also said he would continue introducing outstanding talents tomorrow.

They could only hold their noses and accept this.

Chi Mu Chengping ran off the stage, but Chen Yongren was nowhere to be seen.

Just as he was about to look for him, a second lieutenant hurried up to his side and whispered a few words.

"What?" Chi Mu Chengping exclaimed in surprise: "Now, General, you want to talk to me?"

"Hai!" the lieutenant said sternly: "You can go straight to the ambassador's office; he's waiting for your call."

"Yabba, why didn't you say so earlier!" Chi Mu Chengping had no time to get angry; he rushed to the phone, picked it up, and said: "Commander, I'm here."

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

The voice on the other end, tinged with a smile, said: "No problem; I can wait a bit for the Chief's matter."

"Hai!" Chi Mu Chengping stood at attention.

The voice on the other end was polite, but Chi Mu Chengping dared not take it at face value; he cautiously asked: "General, I have finished my duties; may I ask what orders you have?"

The voice on the other end said:

"The new weapon developed in Fengtian has succeeded; I need you to protect the weapon so it can be smoothly transported to the front lines…"