After the divorce, I started to transfer

The two women didn't finish their shopping until almost 1 p.m.

During this time, Fang Xiaoyue messaged him asking if he wanted to have dinner together at Wenhuaju, but Chen Feng immediately declined. Mainly, he didn't want to interfere with her date with Xu Wei.

He's Xu Wei's boss, Wu Mengting is his wife, and Sun Xiaorui is also a company leader. If all three of them dine with the two of them at the same time, Xu Wei will definitely feel very uncomfortable. Therefore, it's best if they don't eat together.

Fang Xiaoyue, on the other hand, would naturally prefer to have dinner only with Xu Wei.

After spending the morning with Xu Wei, Fang Xiaoyue was quite satisfied with him.

First of all, Xu Wei's appearance, height, and physique satisfied her. He was nearly 1.8 meters tall, had six-pack abs, wore glasses, and had a refined air about him. He also graduated from a 985 university.

Secondly, when they chatted, Xu Wei showed high emotional intelligence, and his words were insightful and even humorous.

Thirdly, there's the matter of his financial situation. His current monthly salary is around 40,000 yuan, and if you add his year-end bonus and various allowances and subsidies, his annual income is over 500,000 yuan. Even in a first-tier city, this level would place him among the very high-income earners.

In this respect, Fang Xiaoyue is far behind. Although she is now a chief clerk in her unit, her annual salary, bonuses, and various subsidies and allowances amount to only 180,000 to 190,000 yuan, which is still a bit short of 200,000 yuan.

This excludes other extra income, such as gifts that people insist on giving during holidays, including shopping vouchers, membership cards, gift cards, gas cards, etc. Otherwise, the total would definitely exceed 20.

Of course, she still had some principles regarding accepting gifts. She resolutely refused to accept gifts from people she wasn't familiar with or didn't have a good relationship with, and even if she did accept one, she would reciprocate with a gift of similar value afterward. This was considered normal social interaction, so her accepting gifts didn't constitute a violation of rules or laws.

Overall, Fang Xiaoyue is an upright and law-abiding civil servant.

However, even so, in terms of economic income alone, she is far inferior to Xu Wei.

Undoubtedly, at her age, blind dates are with marriage in mind, so she will definitely consider the other person's financial strength, which is a significant factor.

In the past, Fang Xiaoyue, like most women who wanted to get married, valued the other person's wealth the most, and only secondarily considered whether the other person was pleasing to the eye. As for appearance and temperament, they were secondary considerations.

But now, after experiencing several emotional setbacks, especially after encountering a few scumbags in a row, she has gradually come to terms with it.

When looking for a man, especially a husband, you absolutely cannot look at whether he has money. You must choose someone reliable. Otherwise, even if he is very rich, if he cheats on you, breaks up with you, or even divorces you, it will end in tragedy, or even nothing at all.

Of course, even if someone is a reliable person, you still have to consider whether you like them or not, whether they suit your taste, and of course, they can't be penniless.

Xu Wei wasn't penniless, and he was quite good-looking, which suited her perfectly.

Moreover, after this interaction, Xu Wei seems to be a very reliable person.

Therefore, Fang Xiaoyue was clearly already interested and naturally didn't want anyone to disturb her and Xu Wei's time together.

It was undoubtedly best for Chen Feng not to eat with them.

Chen Feng and Sun Wu didn't go to any fancy restaurants; they just found a Northeastern Chinese restaurant near the Paris Central Shopping Mall.

The prices are definitely a bit expensive for the average person, after all, the rent for the shop here is not cheap. The taste of the dishes is okay, but there are undoubtedly some high-tech features added, and every dish is very fresh.

However, it shouldn't be a problem to occasionally go out for a meal that doesn't involve much high-tech food.

During dinner, Wu Mengting became curious about the progress of Fang Xiaoyue and Xu Wei's relationship and asked Chen Feng to send a message to inquire.

Without thinking much, Chen Feng sent the message directly: "How's your progress?"

Fang Xiaoyue was already dining with Xu Wei at Wenhuaju, thoroughly enjoying the various dishes and, needless to say, the ambiance. Most importantly, Chen Feng, the big boss, was paying for everything, so she was not only getting a free meal but also having the high-quality Xu Wei with her, making it even more enjoyable.

Upon seeing Chen Feng's message, she replied instantly: "Not bad, I'm quite satisfied with him."

Chen Feng asked: "How does he treat you?"

He's certainly satisfied with me, otherwise he wouldn't have stayed with me so much. Don't worry, I'll win him over soon.

Chen Feng quickly typed again to remind him: "Be reserved. You're a woman, and you're not just planning to play around with him, so you can't be too casual."

Okay, you're so long-winded, I'm done chatting.

Chen Feng put down his phone and said to the curious Sun and Wu women, "She said things are going well and they've hit it off."

Wu Mengting said happily, "That's good. I think the two of them are a good match. Besides, they're not young anymore. If they can get together, I'll consider it a good deed."

Chen Feng shook his head and said, "It's not certain whether it will work out or not. Even if it does, there's no guarantee they'll be happy. So, I didn't approve of matchmaking for them in the first place."

Wu Mengting retorted, "You're just too pessimistic. Don't let your own fear of marriage lead you to condemn other people's marriages."

Chen Feng was too lazy to argue with her and changed the subject, saying, "Everyone says that Northeastern dishes are very generous in portion size, but the dishes we ordered here seem to be only so-so in portion size."

Upon hearing this, Sun Xiaorui couldn't help but complain, "Yeah, everyone online says that ordering one or two dishes is enough for Northeastern cuisine, and two or three people might not be able to finish it. But the plates here look pretty big, but the portions are seriously shrunken."

Wu Mengting joked, "I guess this is adapting to local conditions, since we Southerners don't have the same appetite as Northerners."

Chen Feng smiled but didn't argue with the people in the store. There were several pieces of beef on the packaging of the beef instant noodles. If you actually believed that, you'd be a fool.

……

While Chen Feng was having dinner at the mall, Zhao Jinfu had just finished eating with his nephew Zhao Xingrong at the Zhao Family Garden Villa.

During their meal, the uncle and nephew talked about Chen Feng and the 6 million yuan donation again.

Zhao Xingrong still insists on fulfilling his promise as soon as possible and donating the 600 million yuan, or at least 100 million yuan.

However, Zhao Jinfu was stubborn and refused to listen to his nephew's advice, insisting on his original plan. Everything else had to wait until they successfully acquired the mines in Luzon.

This made Zhao Xingrong very unhappy. In addition, being forced by his uncle to go to Luzon again, his face was even worse. He looked sullen and listless.

Seeing this, Zhao Jinfu could only continue to comfort him, "Don't worry. No matter how powerful Chen Feng is, he can't do anything to us in the short term. Once we successfully take over that mine, I will immediately raise funds to make up for the 6 million donation. At that time, we will sincerely apologize to him, and there shouldn't be any problems."

Zhao Xingrong was too lazy to argue with him anymore, so he just shook his head and didn't say anything.

Zhao Jinfu sighed inwardly, feeling that his precious nephew was too soft-hearted and too principled. The business world is like a battlefield, where there is no room for leniency. This was evident from the fact that his nephew's business had been declining for more than a decade.

But there was nothing he could do. He only had this one precious nephew, whom he had raised from childhood to adulthood as his own son. The grandson who had been nominally adopted by him was even worse than his own nephew. He was also somewhat timid and young, just starting his second year of college, so he was of no use to him.

A sense of desolation, that there was no one to carry on the legacy, spread through his heart.

The only consolation is that his nephew has always been very filial to him.

Even though he knew his nephew was very reluctant and scared to go on the next trip to Luzon, he still overcame his fear and chose to go because of his uncle's insistence.

This is exactly what he wanted. As the future heir to the family business, he first and foremost needed courage; he couldn't be a coward, and he had to get back up wherever he fell. Secondly, the signing of the mining agreement in Luzon required his nephew's presence. He was getting old, and it had to be Zhao Xingrong, and only him, who would stand in front of the Zhao family. "Your flight is at 3 PM, so you have to leave for the airport by 2 PM. Don't back out at the last minute. Don't worry, you saw the ten bodyguards outside, and Xiao Chen is going with you. When you arrive in Luzon, the local police and the bodyguards I hired will pick you up. There won't be any security issues this time. You'll stay there for a maximum of one week. Xiao Li (the negotiator) will help you with the negotiations, and my old friends there will also be assisting. If all goes well, the formal contract should be finalized within a week. If it doesn't work out, come back first, and let Xiao Li continue lobbying and lobbying there. Okay, go back and prepare."

Zhao Xingrong simply nodded, said nothing more, and got up to leave.

Watching his nephew's retreating figure as he went downstairs, Zhao Jinfu could only sigh silently.

Zhao Xingrong went downstairs, out of the hall, and into the courtyard. There he saw the ten bodyguards Zhao Jinfu had hired, traveling in three cars. An Audi Q6 led the way, followed by a Cadillac Escalade, and in the middle was a Mercedes-Benz W14, which was, of course, his employer's car.

There were three bodyguards in each of the cars in front and behind, and four in the Mercedes-Benz W4 in the middle.

Bodyguards were seated in both the driver's and passenger's seats, while Zhao Xingrong sat in the middle of the back seat, flanked by two bodyguards. It could be said that he was protected from all angles.

However, Zhao Xingrong was not used to such a large-scale operation while still in China.

This level of security is comparable to that of political figures.

This shows just how much Zhao Jinfu, as the uncle, cares about his nephew's personal safety.

This only made Zhao Xingrong more uncomfortable, because hiring just ten bodyguards from China, plus buying those two cars, had already cost two or three million. Not to mention that his uncle had also hired local armed bodyguards in Luzon.

Unfortunately, Zhao Jinfu went to Chen Feng's side and complained about being poor, saying he couldn't afford to donate any money.

In Zhao Xingrong's view, his uncle's actions were despicable and hypocritical, violating his principles.

The fact that Chen Feng was his savior made him feel extremely guilty and uneasy these past few days.

Therefore, when he had lunch with his uncle today, he couldn't help but persuade his uncle to make up the 100 million first, but the result was the same. Even though he lost his temper, the old man wouldn't listen to him.

This made him feel powerless, as if the old man still treated him like a child who hadn't grown up, which made him even more uncomfortable.

The three cars slowly drove out of the garden villa. After they got onto the main road, he gritted his teeth, took out his phone, found a number, and dialed it.

This phone number belongs to Chen Feng. He got it from Xiao Jinhan yesterday, but he hadn't contacted Chen Feng until now.

The call was made, but the other party hung up on it shortly afterward.

Zhao Xingrong was slightly taken aback, then dialed again, only to have the call disconnected once more.

Zhao Xingrong was starting to doubt it and dialed the number a third time.

Just when I thought the other party might hang up again, the call was answered.

"Hello, who are you looking for?" Chen Feng's voice rang out.

Zhao Xingrong then came to his senses and quickly said, "Mr. Chen, I am Zhao Xingrong, the one you rescued in Luzon. To be honest, I am really ashamed. After returning to China, I went to the hospital for treatment. I was discharged the day before yesterday, but I haven't had a chance to come and thank you in person. Is it convenient for you now? I would like to thank you in person for saving my life."

Chen Feng was somewhat surprised. After a slight pause, he said, "There's no need for a face-to-face thank you. Just make sure you and your uncle don't renege on your promise and deliver the promised 6 million yuan donation as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xingrong blushed with embarrassment. He said somewhat guiltily, "I know it's not very kind of my uncle to delay the donation. But it's his decision, not mine. I personally really want to fulfill my uncle's promise, but my personal ability is limited, and I really can't raise 6 million in a short time. However, I'm willing to mortgage my real estate, other properties, jewelry, antiques, paintings, and stocks to you. I've roughly calculated that I can raise four or five hundred million. If that's not enough, I'll find another way. What do you think?"

Chen Feng was truly stunned this time. If Zhao Xingrong was telling the truth, his character was truly impeccable.

"Are you kidding me?" Chen Feng asked.

Zhao Xingrong smiled wryly and said, "How could I joke about something like this? If you're willing, you can bring a lawyer to my house right now, and I'll mortgage all the assets I mentioned to you."

Chen Feng narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Alright, give me your home address, and I'll contact a lawyer to go there with you right now."

"Okay, I'll send you the address right away."

As he spoke, Zhao Xingrong sent his home address to Chen Feng.

Upon receiving the message, Chen Feng didn't hesitate and told Zhao Xingrong, "I'll try to get there within half an hour."

Zhao Xingrong quickly replied, "Okay, I'll be waiting for you at home."

"Okay, see you later."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Feng contacted Lu Guancheng, a lawyer with whom he had always cooperated, and also called over his two bodyguards, Wang Yichuan and Zhang Jianhui.

At this moment, Chen Feng was still having dinner with the two women.

Chen Feng briefly explained the situation to the two women, who were both greatly shocked after hearing it.

Wu Mengting was clearly dissatisfied with Zhao Jinfu's dishonesty, criticizing him: "This Zhao Jinfu is already in his seventies or eighties and he still defaults on his debts. He really has no sense of propriety or shame."

Sun Xiaorui praised, "This Zhao Xingrong is quite responsible; he's actually willing to mortgage all his family's assets to you. His character is impeccable."

Wu Mengting, however, was somewhat skeptical, saying, "I hope Zhao Xingrong keeps his word and doesn't try anything funny."

Chen Feng shook his head and said, "That shouldn't be the case. I brought a lawyer with me; he can't pull any tricks, and there's no need for him to."

"I hope so."

When the three of them finished eating and came out, Wang Yichuan and Zhang Jianhui had already arrived.

Chen Feng greeted them and then drove the two women back to Zijinyuan.

Then, following the address Zhao Xingrong gave him, he drove there using navigation. It was only a ten-minute drive, not far from the Zhao Family Garden he had visited before.

When we arrived at the address, it was in an upscale villa area. Judging from its age, it should have been more than ten years old, but it was still relatively new.

Lu Guancheng had already arrived and was waiting at the entrance of the residential area.

After Chen Feng contacted Zhao Xingrong, their cars quickly drove in.

The three cars soon stopped in front of a villa with a garden.

Zhao Xingrong was already waiting in front of the villa's large iron gate, greeting him with a smile.

Upon seeing Chen Feng emerge from the car, he immediately ran over, grasped Chen Feng's hands in both, and said with a face full of gratitude, "Mr. Chen, thank you so much for risking your life to rescue me in Luzon! Thank you!"

Finally, Zhao Xingrong released his hand and stood at attention, bowing deeply to him. (End of Chapter)