After hanging up the phone, Gu Mang calmed down for a few seconds and then called Jiang Can to make sure she was alright.
The voice on the other end was weak and feeble, tinged with a hint of helplessness.
"Honey, the two directors insist on treating the client to dinner tonight... Sigh, you know, Jiang Yao is our biggest client right now. I can't refuse."
"Okay, it's alright." Gu Mang didn't mention that Jiang Yao had called him at all. "Where are you eating? Send me the address, and I'll pick you up."
Jiang Can smiled and agreed, and the address was sent shortly afterward.
Gu Mang checked and confirmed that it was the same address Jiang Yao had sent.
At first, he was worried that Jiang Yao was plotting something, trying to lure him away, but now it seems that Jiang Yao was not lying to him.
But why did she make this special phone call to invite him to their dinner party?
Gu Mang pondered for a moment.
Regardless of the reason, just to be on the safe side, he should still go.
...
Halfway through the meal, the atmosphere at the table became lively. Several men urged each other to drink and showered Jiang Yao with compliments.
Jiang Can has never liked these kinds of social occasions, and now she feels even more exhausted.
She kept checking her watch, but strangely, every second seemed to tick incredibly slowly. The dinner party seemed to have no end in sight, and the power struggle between the sales and marketing directors was driving her crazy. Just as she was about to find an excuse to go out for some fresh air, she suddenly heard Jiang Yao's shrill voice:
"Hey everyone, hold on a minute before you drink!"
Everyone immediately put down their glasses and watched her quietly.
"Heh, a mysterious guest is coming soon!" Jiang Yao turned to Jiang Can, a cold smirk playing on her lips. "Sister, we're family after all! Even though your marriage wasn't great, you two are still married, so he's my brother-in-law! Heh, it's good for him to experience these kinds of occasions, isn't it?"
"What did you say?" Jiang Can's heart skipped a beat. "You called Gu Mang here?"
Before Jiang Yao could speak, someone gently knocked on the door of the private room.
Gu Mang indeed walked out from behind the door. Jiang Can stared blankly at him, her mind completely blank.
Jiang Yao's plan is definitely not good!
She summoned Gu Mang with the sole purpose of humiliating him!
In her haste, Jiang Can ran to Gu Mang's side and gently took his hand. He turned to look at her and gave her a reassuring smile.
Jiang Can was thinking about how to help Gu Mang get out of this predicament.
Jiang Yao strode over and said in a loud voice, "Let me introduce you all! This is my brother-in-law, Gu Mang!"
Gu Mang glanced around and nodded in greeting. However, the men present seemed to sense the innate pressure emanating from him and all avoided his gaze.
Jiang Yao laughed and said, "Jiang Can, don't just stand there like an idiot! Quickly let your brother-in-law sit next to you and eat with everyone!"
"I doubt my brother-in-law has ever been to a hotel like this in his entire life... Ha, he's really benefiting from his sister's fame!"
Jiang Can was about to retaliate angrily, but Gu Mang grabbed her small hand and gently squeezed it.
Gu Mang remained calm and composed as he pulled out a seat and sat down next to Jiang Can.
Although he didn't speak, he had an extraordinary air about him. Even someone as knowledgeable as Dai Wei couldn't help but frown slightly and scrutinize him carefully.
Only Jiang Yao was convinced that he was a penniless hoodlum, and she would stop at nothing to humiliate Jiang Can.
"What has your brother-in-law been up to lately? Has he been learning anything about finance or trade from Jiang Can?"
“Jiang Can, you should teach your husband too, otherwise the gap between you two will only widen, and you'll eventually go your separate ways! After all, your husband's foundation in this area is poor. Ha, he's been in and out of detention so many times, I bet he hasn't learned anything good in there…”
"Sister," Jiang Can said coldly, "didn't the food you ordered today suit your taste?"
"I'm fine, what's wrong?"
"Since it suits your taste, eat more. The more you eat, the less you'll talk!"
"You..." Jiang Yao's eyes widened. "What does it matter to you whether I eat a lot or a little? I was just chatting casually, and your husband hasn't even said anything yet. Why are you being so sensitive?"
"Oh, Miss Jiang, don't be angry!" Director Zhang raised his glass and laughed. "Jiang Can's encouragement for you to eat more is just a good thing! Come on, I'll drink this one first as a sign of respect!"
Jiang Yao snorted coldly and tilted her head back to drink it all in one gulp.
Jiang Can was seething with anger, her lips pressed tightly together, and her fists under the table were trembling slightly.
She looked at Gu Mang, who had a calm expression, and couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Jiang Yao must have used her name to get him to come, but he shouldn't have come. Now that he's here, he has to put up with this... This dinner party is different from the last banquet. At the banquet, the two of them could slip out through the side door, but there are only a few people at this dinner party, so it wouldn't be good to leave too openly.
"Honey," Jiang Can said softly, her voice filled with grievance, "I'm so sorry..."
Gu Mang chuckled, took her small hand in his, and put some of her favorite corn balls on her plate.
He overheard the people at the table starting to discuss stocks.
Dongming, Lei'an, Weston...
Gu Mang frowned slightly, and the corners of his lips turned up slightly.
"Gentlemen, are you interested in these stocks?"
His deep, magnetic voice was like a pebble thrown into water, creating ripples.
Everyone paused for a moment, and almost simultaneously turned their gazes to him.
"Um, Mr. Gu also knows about stocks?"
"Ha, what does he know!" Jiang Yao said arrogantly. "He probably doesn't even know how to write the names we've mentioned!"
"Who said that!" Jiang Can retorted immediately. "My husband reads a lot of financial news, even in several languages! Right, honey?"
Gu Mang chuckled, "These stocks are relatively unpopular, but they have potential and are worth considering investing in."
The group exchanged glances, remained silent for a moment, and then one of them spoke with a forced smile: "Actually... we didn't intend to invest in these stocks. I've studied the market trends, and these stocks are hardly potential growth stocks; they're more like sunset industries! Haha!"
Jiang Yao joined in their jeers, laughing even more smugly, while glancing at Jiang Can and Gu Mang with disdain.
"Someone who's been to jail can play the stock market? I'd rather believe pigs can fly!"
"Ha ha……"
"Right now, Heyan Industry is riding high. If you don't buy this stock, you're just waiting to lose money!"
Jiang Can bit her lip, her little head almost drooping to her chest.
Gu Mang didn't care. After they finished laughing, he took Jiang Can's hand and walked outside.
"Let me offer you one more piece of advice," he said, turning back at the door, his expression cold and his smile not reaching his eyes, "Heyan Industry is far from as rosy as it seems. In short, investment is risky, so everyone should be cautious. Stocks are a dangerous thing; one wrong move and you'll be bankrupt. It's really not worth it!"
The people in the room were stunned for a moment, then watched Gu Mang and Jiang Can leave, and then let out a mocking laugh.
"Hey, what does he know?"
"Exactly! I bet this guy didn't even finish elementary school! Miss Jiang, your Jiang Can is truly a heroine, daring to marry someone like that!"
"Come on, let's keep drinking..."
No one paid any attention to Gu Mang's words.
However, only Dai Wei was wary and secretly called his friend at the stock exchange.
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