Chapter 121 Someone came to give money

Chen Zan could see that both Jin Hanzhou and Xie Xu's secretary probably wanted to ease the rift between father and daughter.

But she didn't like this arrangement of being pushed around.

So, under the man's faintly expectant gaze, Chen Zhan called Team Leader Jiang Yunqin over with the intercom and politely said to Jin Hanzhou, "Sorry, it might not be convenient for me. Team Leader Jiang is also an acquaintance of yours. How about I ask her to come over and show you around?"

A trace of disappointment flashed across Xie Xu's eyes. The secretary who accompanied him wanted to argue, but Xie Xu stopped her, "He Lin, don't delay their work."

Chen Zhan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Yunqin had received the news as early as when Xie Xu and the others arrived, but Xie Xu was on a private trip today and had come specifically to see Chen Zan. If she went there rashly, she was afraid of offending Xie Xu like she had offended Zhou Jingyu that day.

Unexpectedly, Chen Zan called her personally and asked her to go with him. Jiang Yunqin certainly would not miss such a good opportunity.

She walked over with a smile on her face, and didn't seem to be fawning or ingratiating at all, so Xie Xu didn't feel disgusted when he saw her.

Seeing this, Chen Zhan said, "Then I'll go back first."

Xie Xu nodded and said, "Go ahead and work hard."

When Jin Hanzhou saw Chen Zan leaving, he wanted to follow him. He turned around and was about to tell Xie Xu, but the man had already seen through his thoughts and waved his hand to let him go.

Xie Xu was born into the Xie family and was the next-in-command of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was a notoriously poor government agency, people still recognized him just by standing in the exhibition hall for a while.

Chen Zan went upstairs and when he looked down from the stairs, he saw that Xie Xu was surrounded by people talking. The man was elegant and gentlemanly, and he handled the group with ease.

Jin Hanzhou caught up and said, "I'm sorry, Chen Zan, it was Uncle Xie who didn't let me tell you that he was coming over."

Chen Zhan said calmly, "It doesn't matter."

Jin Hanzhou: "Would you like to have dinner together after you finish your work tonight?"

Chen Zhan: "Let's talk about it later."

Jin Hanzhou: "You are still angry."

Chen Zhan paused, turned to look at Jin Hanzhou, and said calmly, "Senior, if you're referring to Xie Xu, I'm a little angry, but I understand you. I just hope you won't involve him and me together in the future, okay?"

She understood that Jin Hanzhou was in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Xie Xu was his superior, so she had to do something to please him. Once or twice would be enough, and doing it too much would arouse disgust.

Jin Hanzhou was stunned for a moment, "I understand, sorry."

Chen Zhan nodded and said, "You go and accompany Xie Xu. I still have work to do."

Jin Hanzhou didn't go downstairs, but continued to follow: "Do you need any help? I remember we set up an art exhibition together at school before."

Talking about the past school, Chen Zhan's expression improved, "Yes, many years have passed in a flash."

That day, her high heels didn't fit her feet, and Jin Hanzhou noticed that he helped her clean the wound and put a Band-Aid on it. She has always been grateful to him.

Jin Hanzhou obviously also remembered this incident, and his eyes fell on the pair of shoes on Chen Zan's feet. It seemed that the little girl had grown into a big girl and would no longer wear inappropriate shoes.

Amy saw Jin Hanzhou coming with Chen Zhan and winked at him ambiguously. Chen Zhan told her to stop gossiping.

They have known each other before, so there is no need to introduce them again.

When Jin Hanzhou was studying abroad, he also interned at TInN headquarters. Xie Xu downstairs didn't need him to accompany him, so he simply stayed in the exhibition hall in charge of Chen Zan to chat. It was a good opportunity to see if there were any paintings he liked and took a couple of pictures to give to Jin Yunyi as a birthday gift.

As the project leader, Chen Zan had other things to do, so he asked Amy to help introduce him to Jin Hanzhou.

Amy: "Don't worry, leave it to me."

Chen Zan took the tablet and went to the other two exhibition halls. When he came back, it was already an hour later.

I found that there were many people gathered around the original painting of a famous foreign painter in the center of the exhibition hall. They didn't seem to be there for the painting, but for the person inside.

Chen Zhan was just wondering when Amy ran over and said excitedly, "Cynthia, two handsome guys are here. They seem quite impressive. They've gathered around us. Your senior's boss is here too."

She frowned, hesitating whether to go forward to see what was going on.

Jiang Yunqin had already noticed Chen Zhan coming back through the crowd, "Team Leader Chen, over here, look who's here."

A path automatically opened up in the crowd. Zhou Jingyu and Jiang Yushan, both wearing black double-breasted Chester coats, turned their heads, along with Xie Xu and Jin Hanzhou.

Chen Zan didn't expect that this group of people would actually gather together. All the people from the four major families in the capital are here. No wonder it is so lively.

Zhou Jingyu's dark eyes fell heavily on Chen Zan. Jiang Yushan, who was standing next to him, was particularly surprised to see her. "Miss Chen, it's really you. When did you come back? Why didn't you tell me so I could have a welcoming banquet for you?"

He still looks like a playboy and socialite.

As for the others, upon hearing Jiang Yushan's enthusiasm, they all looked at the woman curiously. She had a work ID hanging around her neck, and she was one of the persons in charge of this exhibition.

Chen Zhan could only bite the bullet and step forward, "Mr. Jiang, Ms. Han, I just came back a few days ago and have been busy with work."

"Ms. Chen, long time no see." Jiang Yushan was followed by Han Zhili who greeted with a smile. They had met once a few years ago. She was a woman with very recognizable almond-shaped eyes.

Chen Zan's gaze finally fell on Zhou Jingyu, "Mr. Zhou."

When a man has a cold face outside, there is an indescribable nobility between his brows. This is why most people think Zhou Jingyu is difficult to get along with.

Jiang Yushan spoke up, "I heard there was an art exchange exhibition here, so my second brother and I happened to have nothing to do this weekend so we came here to have a look. I didn't expect to run into Minister Xie."

Chen Zan thought, what a coincidence, Zhou Jingyu knew that she was going to start a business this weekend, but he didn't tell her that he was coming over.

With an impeccable smile on his face, he said, "How can I help you? The exhibition is divided into items for sale and items not for sale. There will also be a separate auction in the evening."

They would get commission and profit sharing for every painting sold. Since these people came forward, Chen Zan had no need to let go of these big customers.

Jiang Yushan went to see Zhou Jingyu, only to see the man nonchalantly say, "Then Miss Chen, please introduce us."

Jiang Yushan listened and secretly suppressed his laughter, thinking that his second brother has now learned to pretend not to know him?

Chen Zhan responded calmly: "Okay, Mr. Zhou, but I'd like to bring another colleague with me. Is that okay with you?"

Zhou Jingyu hummed coldly.

Chen Zhan asked Amy to come and join her.

Xie Xu was afraid Zhou Jingyu would embarrass Chen Zan, so he wanted to protect him. He said slowly, "It's a good opportunity. Let's take a look together. Do you two mind going to Jingyu Island Mountain?"

Zhou Jingyu: "Of course, Minister Xie, please."

Chen Zhan asked Amy to come over. Jin Hanzhou took two steps behind and approached Chen Zhan. "Do you need help?"

Chen Zan shook his head and said no, someone came to give him money.

Zhou Jingyu glanced at the two people standing close behind him, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

Jiang Yushan was a shrewd man. He deliberately lowered his voice and jokingly said, "Second brother, that kid likes Chen Zhan. Be careful, the previous generation plants trees and the next generation enjoys the shade."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jingyu frowned and sneered.

Jiang Yushan laughed out loud, "Interesting, interesting."

The noise made Xie Xu look back, and Jiang Yushan restrained himself slightly.

A few years ago, they were also quite surprised when they found out that Chen Zan and Xie Xu were biological father and daughter.

Although the father and daughter seemed to have no contact for a long time, they might reconcile one day. It was not reasonable for Jiang Yushan to be too presumptuous in front of them, mainly because he was afraid of causing trouble for his second brother in his pursuit of his wife.

Even Zhou Jingyu himself said the same thing, "Minister Xie, if there is a painting you like, I will give it to you."

In fact, Xie Xu is a good friend of Zhou Jingyu's elder brother Zhou Chengnian. In terms of seniority, he is of the same generation as Zhou Jingyu, but he also has the relationship with Chen Zan, so it is not easy to call him by that title casually. Xie Xu has just been promoted to deputy minister, so it is most appropriate to call him by his title.

Xie Xu: "No need, I'll take pictures of the ones I like myself, so be careful not to get criticized."