When Jiang Ci attended Shan Shengshuo's party for the sixth time, the party finally underwent some changes.
Shan Shengshuo asked her to bring the folding fan he had once given her, a Tang Yin tiger one, to the party.
There were fewer people at this gathering than at any of the previous Jiangci gatherings.
She counted carefully and found that there were fewer than twenty people. She looked around and met Guo Zhen's eyes.
Guo Zhen's expression was cold and stern, and there was an indescribable strangeness and inexplicable feeling in his gaze as he looked at Jiang Ci.
Jiang Ci calmly withdrew her gaze and found a seat.
Everyone who came this time carried different antiques.
The calligraphy and paintings, porcelain, antique ornaments, and jewelry are all incredibly valuable.
Compared to these things, the folding fan in Jiang Ci's hand was nothing special.
Jiang Ci placed the folding fan on the table.
"I knew you would come here, Comrade Xiao Jiang."
A Jiang Ci acquaintance, whom he had met a few times at a gathering before, said something quite meaningful.
Jiang Ci looked embarrassed and chuckled softly, "Mr. Shan asked me to come, so I came. Why did everyone bring gifts? Are they for Mr. Shan?"
Jiang Ci said awkwardly, "This folding fan was given to me by Mr. Shan. Is it a little inappropriate for me to return it as a gift?"
She seemed unsophisticated and ashamed that she couldn't offer a decent gift.
The man chuckled and said, "The things we brought are not for Mr. Shan."
He said in a low voice, "What you have in your hands is meant to be sent out."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ci was stunned for a moment, "This... how do I deliver this?"
"It depends on who you need your help from."
"If you give this to him, he will naturally feel indebted to you and do something for you. If he refuses, it means he doesn't appreciate your kindness."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ci understood how the transaction had been conducted at the gathering.
A short while later, Shan Shengshuo walked over.
He enthusiastically introduced Jiangci to everyone.
"Comrade Xiao Jiang is capable and does an excellent job. I admire her very much. In two days, Comrade Xiao Jiang will be going abroad on official business. I brought her here today to see her off!"
Dan Shengshuo's preference for Jiang porcelain is practically undeniable.
The way everyone looked at Jiang Ci was no longer the same as before, filled with disdain.
Jiang Ci wore a humble and fearful smile on her face, but in her heart she cursed that old man Shan Shengshuo a hundred times over.
Knowing that she didn't have many connections or a strong foothold in Beijing, they tied her to their ship, making it impossible to explain later.
and……
Guo Zhen's gaze across from her was so intense it felt like he was killing her four or five times over!
Guo Zhen really didn't expect that Jiang Ci and Shan Shengshuo's relationship was so good.
Could it be that Xiaolian recently moved back to the Shan family home, and Jiang Ci asked Xiaolian to whisper in her ear?
Jiang Ci is not an easy person to deal with. Now that she has colluded with Shan Shengshuo, she will only rise faster in the future.
Guo Zhen watched coldly as Jiang Ci was led by Shan Shengshuo to befriend a leader from the Ministry of Foreign Trade. She then handed the folding fan in her hand to that leader.
The leader nodded with a smile, happily accepted it, and said with a smile, "I only helped you because of Mr. Shan. You must remember Mr. Shan's kindness. If you become rich and powerful, don't forget him!"
Jiang Ci said, "Of course, Mr. Shan has been incredibly kind to me."
Dan Shengshuo laughed heartily.
After the party ended, Shan Shengshuo didn't let her leave; instead, he took her to see more of his treasured possessions.
Jiang Cizui marveled at the richness of Shan Shengshuo's collection.
“I don’t lack these antiques; having too many would just be a burden to me,” Shan Shengshuo sighed.
Jiang Ci wore the same smile that had never changed.
Is Shan Shengshuo showing off to her or what?
If it were someone else, someone who was penniless, desperately trying to climb the social ladder, they wouldn't be envious of Shan Shengshuo's words; instead, they would feel resentment and jealousy.
Who knows, when they grow up, they might turn around and bite Shan Shengshuo hard.
"Mr. Shan is very wealthy. Antiques are a luxury in prosperous times, and gold is a commodity in chaotic times. Now is the perfect time to collect antiques," Jiang Ci said without changing his expression.
Dan Shengshuo chuckled, "I don't need that many. To me, they're like uncommon decorative items in my home. I only collect my favorites; the rest are superfluous."
"Since they're redundant, I have to find a way to get rid of them, don't you think?"
Jiang Ci nodded, agreeing with Shan Shengshuo's words.
She understands the concept of decluttering and minimalism.
Dan Shengshuo's hand touched a piece of blue and white porcelain from the Ming Dynasty. "But these things are all valuable. It would be a pity to smash them or give them away."
“These kinds of things are strictly regulated in China, so I can’t sell them here.”
After listening to Shan Shengshuo's words, Jiang Ci understood why Shan Shengshuo wanted her to go to the Ministry of Foreign Trade.
It's very simple.
Jiang Ci currently has connections with nobles in several European countries. If she goes to the Ministry of Foreign Trade, she will have ample time to travel abroad, and the antiques that Shan Shengshuo has that are superfluous to him will have channels for export.
Shan Shengshuo wanted her to export the antiques overseas so that he could profit from it.
Jiang Ci tilted her head to look at the antiques, took a deep breath silently, and then suppressed her expression.
Jiang Ci asked cautiously, "What do you mean?"
Dan Shengshuo smiled and said, "Since you're going abroad, why don't you help me sell these things overseas?"
"Of course, you don't need to worry about these things being of unknown origin. They are all treasures of my family, belonging to my collection, and I have the right to dispose of them."
Dan Shengshuo put his hand on Jiang Ci's shoulder, his smile unchanged, "Little Jiang, as long as you help me, I can not only guarantee that you will become a leader in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, but also guarantee that I will give you one-tenth of the profits."
"A win-win situation with both money and power, what do you think?"
That's a really substantial profit.
Jiang Ci's mouth was dry, and she stammered, "I...I...this is a big deal, Mr. Shan, I need to think about it."
"Of course, think about your son and daughter. They will be studying abroad in the future. Even if you get a promotion, with your monthly salary of just a few dozen yuan, can your family afford to send them to elite schools abroad? Can you support their monthly expenses?"
Dan Shengshuo's words carried a seductive meaning, enticing Jiang Ci.
He noticed that Jiang Ci's expression changed slightly, and her brows furrowed, as if she was worried about her child's future.
Shan Shengshuo smiled again and said, "Xiao Jiang, if you choose to help me, I can assure you that I will make sure your child enjoys a life even more comfortable than that of the rich abroad."
"Everyone has children, and who wouldn't want their children to have a better life? Xiao Jiang, don't you agree?"
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