Age of Legends

Chapter 263 A bit interesting

Qin Yu was unwilling to do such a thing in the first place. The other party was just a senior high school student. If he used these methods on him, he would still despise himself and feel that it was a bit despicable.

However, this matter concerned interests and the prospects of maintaining a relationship with Taixun Group, a large company that could enjoy many smooth days with even a slight inclination towards it. He still decided to use this method.

Moreover, in his view, this was still helping Shen Nuoyi escape a terrible predicament. They were never a good match in terms of social standing. If the man on the other side was an official, that would be one thing. But if he wasn't an official, and came from a scholarly family, that would be acceptable too.

The key point is that the other party is nothing special; they are just an ordinary working-class family.

It's estimated that Shen Mingbo's company makes around two hundred million in profit annually, and Nuoyi's grades are good enough to get into Tsinghua or Peking University. From any perspective, what I, the villain, did was necessary and wise.

"You understand, right? I've met you before, and I don't think there's anything wrong with you. I see many good qualities in you, and you're quite capable. I'll try to get you to call me 'Second Uncle' as soon as possible," Qin Yu said calmly.

After he finished speaking, he saw Zhang Chen staring at him for a long time before saying, "Okay, I'll try my best."

Indescribably, Qin Yu felt extremely uncomfortable with Zhang Chen's gaze, so he felt a slight resentment.

In the short period of time just now, Zhang Chen may have experienced humiliation, anger, or even suppressed resentment, and it is even possible that he lost control of his emotions.

It was Zhang Chen's calmness that made Qin Yu feel somewhat incredulous, and she began to think that this boy should not be underestimated.

He had some doubts about whether Zhang Chen was truly outspoken and assertive, or simply very patient and reserved, but none of that mattered. If Zhang Chen, with the impetuousness of youth, were to turn on him on the spot, he'd actually be more than happy. Some seasoned veterans in government offices often dealt with hotheads this way: they'd constantly create trouble for them, letting their anger build up until they finally snapped. Then, these people could feign innocence, turning the situation into a performance. If it reached the ears of the higher-ups, it would sound like a hothead's hysterical outburst, giving them an impression of being irrational, emotionally unstable, and lacking composure. They might even be seen as someone who couldn't withstand pressure or be wronged—who would entrust them with responsibilities then?
If Zhang Chen were to act this way, that would be perfect. In fact, if he were to vent his anger on Shen Nuoyi, it could create a rift between them. He knew all too well that men and women of this age are sensitive and vulnerable, and it's easy for them to have conflicts.

And the fact that he didn't turn on him and even pretended to be calm was even better. There were plenty of ways to ignite his youthful passion. He just couldn't believe that this young man could be such a calm old tortoise.
Qin Yu thought to herself, then smiled and said, "Things are a bit busy over there, so I'm just asking for your help with the arrangements for the event... come with me."

Zhang Chen hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay."

Seeing Zhang Chen's smile again, Qin Yu felt inexplicably more irritated and annoyed.

……

As Qin Yu and Zhang Chen walked forward, their expressions suddenly turned serious. They approached a young man wearing a blue shirt and glasses, who had a scholarly air about him, and their faces broke into smiles. "Oh, Brother Yin! Hello, hello!"

Xi Mingrong's secretary, Yin Xiaoguan, had actually seen them earlier. At this moment, she slowed her pace to greet Qin Yu, "President Qin, it's nice to meet you here. Hello."

Qin Yu suddenly felt much lighter. The man before her, Yin Xiaoguan, was the top secretary of Xi Mingrong, the recently rising vice mayor. Since Xi Mingrong, a technically-minded leader, came to Fuzhou, he had spearheaded numerous projects in the high-tech development zone, resulting in a booming economy. Yin Xiaoguan, standing beside him, was a figure often discussed among business people as having unlimited potential.

Despite his young age, Yin Xiaoguan is remarkably skilled at interpersonal relationships and highly capable. He consistently handles situations exceptionally well when Xi Mingrong entrusts him with leadership duties. Qin Yu once overheard a bank manager at a dinner party remarking about Yin Xiaoguan: "This kid is destined to be the director of the government office!" This speaks volumes about his reputation.

As for Xi Mingrong, Qin Yu had never been qualified to dine with him. Perhaps his older brother could, but it was always on formal occasions, never at private banquets. Qin Yu had, however, shared a dinner with Yin Xiaoguan at a banquet thanks to his connections. But Qin Yu was merely an accessory at that dinner, not the main character, and didn't think he had left a particularly strong impression on Yin Xiaoguan. So, he was just trying to get closer to him because of their shared dinner. If Yin Xiaoguan didn't remember him, he could simply bring up the host of that dinner and establish a connection. But to his surprise, Yin Xiaoguan not only remembered his name but also seemed quite approachable.

He understood the city secretary's caution, but such caution usually varied from person to person; he had seen people who didn't take him seriously before.

Qin Yu was overjoyed and replied, "It's my niece's coming-of-age ceremony today, so I'm here to oversee things and catch up with some old classmates. Brother Yin, is this... a big boss?"

Yin Xiaoguan looked at him with a half-smile and said, "How could that be? How could the leaders attend such an occasion? They are just a few investors who want to understand the policies. I'm here to represent the leaders and serve them."

Qin Yu was surprised to learn that Xi Mingrong was present. However, Yin Xiaoguan's words were concise and to the point. Xi Mingrong couldn't possibly attend such an event, but some investment-related matters couldn't be discussed outside of this setting, so Yin Xiaoguan represented him. This also further demonstrated his influence with Vice Mayor Xi Mingrong.

Qin Yu was filled with awe.

Then he saw Yin Xiaoguan looking at Zhang Chen.

Qin Yu was a little surprised, because usually people like this wouldn't care if you had a high school student with you, and they wouldn't even give you a second glance. However, Qin Yu was very good at reading people and said, "These are my niece's classmates. I'm looking for a few people to help set up the venue."

Yin Xiaoguan nodded, smiled, and turned his gaze away from Zhang Chen. He then said to Qin Yu, "Then you still need to prepare to celebrate your niece's birthday. I still have to meet with people, so you can take your time with your work."

"Hey, hey, Brother Yin, you're busy! I hope I'll have another chance to have dinner with you next time. You're so eloquent! I really admire you." Qin Yu was in his thirties, older than Yin Xiaoguan, but he addressed him as "brother" without sounding cheesy at all. Yin Xiaoguan didn't refute him, just smiled, and then said goodbye to the beaming Qin Yu.

Qin Yu, on the other hand, felt completely at ease. He looked towards the glass house in the bamboo grove, towards his classmates and wife, confident they had witnessed the entire scene. He hadn't expected such a significant gain today. Qin Yu hadn't been foolish enough to rashly ask Yin Xiaoguan for his contact information. The fact that Yin Xiaoguan knew his name already meant he had a ticket to the game, and now this impression had been reinforced. If he could encounter him at any of those complex networking dinners, that would be true entry into the inner circle. Only then could he further cultivate the relationship by asking Yin Xiaoguan for his contact information.

Otherwise, if you ask for a private phone number after just a few words, it will basically destroy all the goodwill you previously had towards you.

The fact that Yin Xiaoguan responded to his greeting meant that he had won Yin Xiaoguan's favor.

Zhang Chen, on the other hand, had been observing from the sidelines the whole time, finding it quite amusing. The reason he had agreed to come with Qin Yu instead of refusing to let him go find Wang Shuowei and the others was precisely because he had seen Yin Xiaoguan; based on their travel routes, the two groups were bound to intersect. He hadn't expected that Uncle Qin would know Yin Xiaoguan.

Yin Xiaoguan clearly saw him as well. As Xi Mingrong's secretary, Yin Xiaoguan had frequent contact with Zhang Zhonghua during the development of Zhang Zhonghua's company. He could be said to be a driving force behind the establishment of Chenguang Display Technology. He had even given Zhang Chen a gift, but at this moment, he did not greet Zhang Chen directly.

It is clear that Qin Yu is not a truly core contact for Yin Xiaoguan. Yin Xiaoguan will not easily expose Zhang Chen's identity until he is sure of the relationship between Zhang Chen and Qin Yu.

After Qin Yu gave a brief introduction, Yin Xiaoguan smiled and walked past him.

Zhang Chen found it interesting again; this Yin Xiaoguan was quite a character.

(End of this chapter)