The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 160 Just mention Jiang Ruan to President Zhao (Seeking monthly votes)

As dusk settles and the night begins to fall, the lights come on, and the darkness deepens.

The McLaren 720S pulled out of the traffic and finally came to a slow stop on the side of the road.

"Wan Ning, thank you for your hard work today."

Gu Heng unbuckled his seatbelt and politely thanked Wang Wanning beside him.

"Chairman Gu, you're too kind."

Wang Wanning turned her head, her smile sweet: "Being by your side has broadened my horizons far more than I have at school."

"It's just buying a few cars, how can that be considered broadening one's horizons?"

Gu Heng chuckled to himself.

"How can it not be counted?"

"The world's first Bugatti Chiron 300+ has been successfully sold!"

"The world's ninth Apollo IE Purple Dragon has been successfully traded!"

"These two events would be sensational news in the global supercar world, and I witnessed them firsthand. If this doesn't count as gaining knowledge, then what does?"

Wang Wan Ning looked at Gu Heng, her beautiful eyes like stars in the dark night. She made no attempt to hide her admiration and affection for Gu Heng, or her desire to get closer to him.

Just half an hour ago, Gu Heng reached a deal with both Bugatti and Apollo brands. The world's first Bugatti Chiron 300+ was purchased by Gu Heng for 9200 million yuan, while the world's ninth Apollo IE was purchased by Gu Heng for 4300 million yuan.

During this process, the entire SSTP supercar club was alerted.

Many committee members who were in the club or lived not far from the club rushed over upon hearing the news. By the time Gu Heng signed the purchase contract with the Bugatti and Apollo brands, the threshold of Deng Zhihong's lounge was almost worn down by the crowd.

Tonight was arguably the night Wang Wanning met with the most committee members and members since joining the SSTP Supercar Club. She even met several of the most famous figures in the club.

After the car purchase contract was successfully signed, Deng Zhihong, as the host and beneficiary, directly booked a restaurant in the adjacent SSTP building to host a banquet for Gu Heng and many committee members who came after hearing the news.

At the banquet, Gu Heng chatted and laughed with many distinguished committee members. Later, he was jointly recommended by many committee members to the SSTP Supercar Club Committee, who planned to apply for Gu Heng to become a member of the SSTP Supercar Club.

Although they were both 18 years old, Wang Wanning couldn't get a word in edgewise throughout the whole process. She could only silently stay by Gu Heng's side, occasionally pouring him a glass of wine or serving him food.

The feeling was somewhat similar to accompanying her father on a business engagement, but there were also obvious differences.

The difference is that she felt admiration and respect for her father, while she felt admiration and love for Gu Heng.

"I'm leaving?"

Gu Heng smiled at Wang Wanning: "Drive carefully on your way home. Send me a message when you get home safely."

"Uh-huh!"

"Then feel free to contact me anytime you have time!"

"Beautiful young female designated driver Xiao Wang, at your service 24 hours a day!"

Wang Wanning raised her head slightly, making a cat-like salute gesture. Her voice was clear and melodious, and her smile was sweet and charming. Even though Gu Heng had been surrounded by beauties these past two days, he still couldn't help but feel a slight flutter in his heart.

She's beautiful, has a sweet voice, and is also a rich and beautiful woman.

This overwhelming emotional value is truly hard to resist.

"Let's get in touch again."

After saying goodbye, Gu Heng got out of the car and watched Wang Wan Ning drive away before turning around and walking towards the building where the W Hotel on the Bund is located.

However, as he passed by the Yugu Bar, he suddenly stopped in his tracks after a fleeting glance at it.

……

Yugu Bar, in front of the bartending station.

Looking at Jiang Ruan in front of him, Zhou Xun's heart couldn't help but pound.

"You work at China Overseas?"

"Is this another business trip to Zhonghai?"

Zhou Xun tentatively asked Jiang Ruan.

"I guess you could call it a business trip."

Jiang Ruan was silent for two seconds before responding in a low voice.

"I remember after you graduated from high school, you applied to Yanhang University for the flight attendant major, right?"

Zhou Xun then asked, "So, are you currently working for an airline?"

"No."

Jiang Ruan shook her head, but did not say what kind of work she did.

Zhou Xun nodded. He could tell that Jiang Ruan was unwilling to say more. Although he was curious, he wisely refrained from asking any further questions.

Do you still keep in touch with your high school classmates?

Zhou Xun intended to use their high school memories to further develop the conversation and then naturally sit down next to Jiang Ruan. However, before he could finish speaking, Jiang Ruan suddenly paused, her gaze fixed on something behind him.

He noticed that Jiang Ruan's expression was strange, so he quickly turned around to look behind him.

Suddenly, a young man appeared behind him. The man was wearing a light gray business shirt, and his eyes were dark and deep, as if he could see through the surface and into the heart. His handsome face inexplicably carried a hint of authority.

"Gu Heng, I am Boss Jiang Ruan."

Gu Heng smiled calmly and extended his right hand to Zhou Xun.

"Zhou Xun, Jiang Ruan's old classmate."

Seeing Gu Heng's extraordinary demeanor, Zhou Xun subconsciously reached out and shook hands with him.

"Oh……"

"Oh, it's an old classmate."

Gu Heng glanced at Jiang Ruan, whose expression was somewhat stiff, and then asked Zhou Xun, "Mr. Zhou, where are you currently working?" "I work as a project manager at Xinchen Venture Capital. I wouldn't call it a high-level job."

Zhou Xun responded with feigned modesty, his subconscious telling him that the young man in front of him, who called himself Jiang Ruan's boss, must have a special relationship with Jiang Ruan.

"She's the same age as Jiang Ruan, and she's already a project manager at a renowned international investment bank?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Heng spared no praise: "Mr. Zhou is truly an outstanding individual with limitless potential!"

Faced with Gu Heng's high praise, especially in front of Jiang Ruan, who was also Jiang Ruan's boss, Zhou Xun couldn't help but feel a little smug and inexplicably gained a great sense of satisfaction.

"I was just lucky. I completed a project with my mentor as soon as I started working, which led to my promotion to a permanent position and I became a project manager."

"On the surface, it seems glamorous, with people going to high-end office buildings, Michelin-starred restaurants, golf courses and other upscale places every day, and their annual salary can barely reach one million."

A man's desire to perform is amplified in the presence of a beautiful woman.

Zhou Xun originally wanted to show off in front of Jiang Ruan, and now that Gu Heng had praised him so highly, he couldn't help but start talking.

It seems like he's complaining, but he's actually just showing off.

While Zhou Xun was pouring out his grievances, Gu Heng had already turned his attention to Jiang Ruan.

Jiang Ruan, whose expression had been slightly stiff just moments before, only now belatedly realized what was happening.

She just went downstairs for a drink and happened to run into an old classmate. They chatted briefly for a bit. What did she have to be ashamed of?
With this in mind, she regained her confidence.

"In reality, we are just humble service providers. For example, the project I just took over involves Tianyuan Design, a well-known domestic design firm, which intends to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Many investment banks are vying for this IPO project. I have begged and pleaded with them and made many phone calls, but I haven't even been able to get through the door of Tianyuan Design."

"Because of this, I've been so worried that I haven't been able to sleep for many days..."

Zhou Xun continued to act cool and aloof, but Gu Heng had no interest in listening anymore.

"Mr. Zhou, I'm sorry."

"I have some work here that needs Jiang Ruan to handle immediately, so we have to go. If there's a chance, we can talk again another day."

Although Gu Heng spoke these words to Zhou Xun, his eyes never left Jiang Ruan, and he deliberately emphasized a few words while speaking.

Zhou Xun was unaware of her meaning, but Jiang Ruan understood it perfectly.

Thinking of this, her pale face, which was already flushed with a hint of wine red, inexplicably blushed even more.

"Forehead……"

"Ok."

Seeing that Gu Heng was about to leave with Jiang Ruan without saying a word, Zhou Xun felt a little unwilling. So he tentatively asked Jiang Ruan, "Jiang Ruan, it's rare for us old classmates to meet. Can I add you on WeChat? We can get together again when we go home for the New Year."

As he spoke, Zhou Xun opened his personal WeChat QR code and looked at Jiang Ruan with some anticipation in his eyes.

Faced with Zhou Xun's request, Jiang Ruan subconsciously looked at Gu Heng.

"Your old classmate wants to add you on WeChat, why are you looking at me like that?"

Gu Heng's smile remained unchanged: "Add as you wish."

"Add it if you want."

Jiang Ruan muttered something to herself, then opened her phone and promptly added Zhou Xun on WeChat.

"Then let's keep in touch."

When Zhou Xun saw Jiang Ruan's WeChat message appear in his WeChat chat page, he couldn't help but smile with delight.

Gu Heng looked at the two of them with a half-smile, while Jiang Ruan tilted her head back and drank the remaining half glass of cocktail in one gulp. Then she picked up the shopping bag she had bought while strolling around, stood up from the bar stool, and silently followed behind Gu Heng.

"Oh……"

"You just said that the project you're in charge of is Tianyuan Design's IPO project, right?"

Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan had only taken a few steps when they suddenly turned back and asked Zhou Xun a question.

"Yes."

Zhou Xun was somewhat puzzled, but nodded subconsciously.

“Call their General Manager Zhao and tell him you are Jiang Ruan’s old classmate.”

"I can't guarantee anything else, but I can definitely get you through the gate."

Gu Heng patted Zhou Xun on the shoulder: "Good luck!"

After saying that, Gu Heng left with Jiang Ruan before Zhou Xun could react.

It took Zhou Xun a long while to realize what was happening.

By this time, Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan had already disappeared.

"Does he know General Manager Zhao of Tianyuan Design Studio?"

"You even said that mentioning my relationship with Jiang Ruan would guarantee me a visit to President Zhao?"

"How can this be?"

Zhou Xun found it somewhat unbelievable. After all, Tianyuan Design Institute was a leading company in the domestic design field, having undertaken many large-scale design projects for state-owned enterprises. It had been deeply involved in the design field for decades, with a down-to-earth approach, outstanding performance, and a bright future, making it highly favored by the capital market.

How could Jiang Ruan, a girl from an ordinary family with a background in flight attendant training, possibly have any respect in the eyes of such a behemoth in the design field?
However, Gu Heng just mentioned the surname of the CEO of Tianyuan Design Institute, which shows that the other party was not making baseless accusations.

'Want to give it a try?'

Zhou Xun's expression shifted, his mind wavering between two conflicting emotions.

"Now I can't even get through the door!"

"How bad can things get?"

"Just try it!"

Thinking of this, the hesitant look on Zhou Xun's face was quickly replaced by determination. Then, emboldened by a bit of alcohol, he took out his phone and dialed General Manager Zhao of Tianyuan Design Institute...

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