VIP area of Donghai City Bank.
Chen Zhe and Chen Si waited here for a long time, but Mu Wanzhi did not appear. In the end, they only sent a security guard to deliver a message.
"Our bank manager is busy. If you two don't have an appointment, please leave."
"Security guard, could you please make an exception? We really have an urgent matter to attend to."
Chen Zhe stepped forward and slipped a pack of expensive cigarettes to the security guard.
The security guard glanced at the surveillance footage and then declined.
"I'm really sorry, but you really can't see our bank manager without an appointment. You can make an appointment first."
How long does it take to make an appointment?
"That depends on our bank manager's schedule. His schedule is very full right now, so it might have to wait until next month."
"No! It won't be enough next month!"
Chen Si stepped forward.
“I’ve been here many times, security guard, you should remember me. I really have an urgent matter to discuss with your bank manager.”
The security guard hesitated for a moment after looking at Chen Si, then shook his head.
"Mr. Chen, it's not that I don't want to help you, but to be honest, many entrepreneurs have come to our bank manager for loans recently, but less than two out of ten have succeeded. I think you should think of other ways."
"Not even two out of ten?"
Chen Zhe began to think.
"Yes, didn't that policy come out a while ago? Hehe, that policy really hurt these entrepreneurs in Donghai. Anyway, many people need money, but they can't get it done. Our bank manager's attitude is very firm."
"You just said that out of 10 people, only 2 succeeded, which means that some people did succeed. Brother, can you tell me who succeeded?"
The security guard hesitated for a moment.
Knowing his concerns, Chen Zhe shifted his position to block the camera and quickly shoved the watch in his hand into his.
"Please help me."
The security guard's eyes lit up. He worked at a bank and had seen many wealthy people, so he naturally recognized brand-name goods.
He coughed slightly, then spoke in a very, very soft voice.
"Victory Group".
I heard about the Victory Group.
Chen Zhe frowned.
"Thank you, we'll head back now. We won't make things difficult for you."
Chen Zhe pulled Chen Si out of the bank, and Chen Si wanted to try again.
"Little brother, why are you giving up so quickly? If I can't get a loan, I'll go bankrupt."
Chen Zhe looked at the bank entrance and sighed slightly.
"Sister Chen, we probably won't be able to see this bank manager today."
Why are you so sure?
Chen Si asked.
"The security guard just said that among the entrepreneurs who came here to apply for loans recently, only Shengli Group succeeded. What do you think that means?"
Chen Si fell silent.
"You mean... you have connections with the Victory Group?"
"It's possible, but it might not be that simple."
"It's not that simple. Besides their connections, what else do they have? Their current situation isn't much better than ours, maybe even worse. They sold off a lot of valuable assets recently, shut down many production lines, and their stock price has plummeted. Plus, I heard Shen Xingang is planning a large-scale layoff..."
"Their current situation is indeed not good, but perhaps... that's why they were able to get a loan."
Chen Zhe's words puzzled Chen Sixiang.
"Brother, you've got that backwards! How could their bad behavior be the reason they can get a loan? That doesn't make sense!"
“I’m not sure either. Anyway, let’s see the bank manager first. Let’s go find her.”
"Huh? You just said you couldn't see her today?"
Chen Si asked.
"Hehe, you definitely won't find her here. So many people are looking for her, she'll definitely hide. I know a way that might be able to find her."
"What method?"
Chen Si asked.
"Come with me first, and I'll tell you as we walk."
...
Chen Zhe arrived at Tang Zihao's villa.
After the two met, Tang Zihao was quite enthusiastic.
"I'm really sorry, Brother Chen, I wasn't in a good mood that day, so I didn't say goodbye properly. Is this your girlfriend?"
Tang Zihao pointed at Chen Si and said.
His words caused the expressions of several people present to change.
Chen Zhe subconsciously looked at Xie Yuhan.
Although Xie Yuhan hadn't spoken yet, he could sense that she was emotional.
Zhang Xinrui's emotions seemed even more pronounced; she pouted.
"They're so far apart in age, how could they be boyfriend and girlfriend? What's wrong with your eyes?"
Zhang Xinrui cursed.
Tang Zihao's smile was somewhat awkward. Actually, he had asked that question on purpose. Ever since Chen Zhe appeared at the villa, he had noticed that Xie Yuhan's gaze kept lingering on him, and he felt inexplicably jealous, which was why he asked that question.
Zhang Xinrui's bluntness made Chen Si feel a little uncomfortable, and she couldn't help but retort.
"Little sister, what do you mean? Relationships between older women and younger men are very common nowadays, why can't he be my boyfriend?"
When she spoke, she deliberately placed her hand on Chen Zhe's arm, as if she were asserting her dominance.
Chen Zhe inwardly cried out in alarm.
He was so focused on finding Mu Wanzhi that he completely forgot about this situation.
The moment Chen Si placed her hand on Chen Zhe's arm, the atmosphere in the living room instantly changed.
Compared to Zhang Xinrui's straightforward jealousy, Xie Yuhan's faint sadness in her eyes made Chen Zhe feel even more heartache, but he couldn't just shake off Chen Si's hand.
Chen Si is very sensitive right now. She is on the verge of bankruptcy, and she is also a hopeless romantic.
If not handled properly, his relationship with Chen Si could reach a freezing point.
[Stop thinking, quick!!! What should we do?]
Chen Zhe's brain was working frantically.
He admitted that being Chen Si's boyfriend would be terrible in this situation, because Xie Yuhan would be disappointed in him, and if Xie Yuhan was disappointed in him, he would have no way to confess his feelings in the future.
If he doesn't admit that he's Chen Si's boyfriend, Chen Si will be heartbroken, and that might be the last straw that breaks her back.
So whether he admits it or not, one of them will definitely be heartbroken.
Just as Chen Zhe was frantically trying to find a solution, Bao Hui, who was sitting next to him, suddenly shouted.
"He messaged me!!"
Her scream drew everyone's attention.
Chen Zhe suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
[This is terrible! I really need to be more careful next time.]
"Who messaged me?"
Zhang Xinrui went over and asked.
Bao Hui pointed at her phone, her hands trembling. "That man Yu Han mentioned, he messaged me. He asked where I was and what I should do. Is he really coming to kill me?"
Bao Hui's voice was trembling with tears; she seemed genuinely terrified.
Chen Zhe asked curiously, "What kind of man? Who wants to kill you?"
"Oh dear, Bao Hui met a man, and Yu Han said he might be someone who wants to harm Bao Hui, otherwise we wouldn't be hiding at Tang Zihao's house."
Zhang Xinrui snatched Bao Hui's phone and then pushed Chen Si, who was standing next to Chen Zhe, aside.
"This man! Look at him, doesn't he look like a murderer?"
Chen Zhe's eyes widened when he saw the picture.
Everyone was surprised by his reaction.
"Chen Zhe, is this person really that scary-looking? He scared you like this? I think he's just an ordinary person."
Zhang Xinrui said.
Chen Zhe swallowed hard.
[It's best not to say it; it would probably scare them.]
"Hehe, it's nothing. You just said you looked like a murderer, so I'm just doing a little reaction to play along with you."
Zhang Xinrui laughed and patted Chen Zhe's arm affectionately.
"Ugh, you just love teasing me!"
Her intimate gestures made Chen Si feel uncomfortable, so Chen Si stepped forward and pushed her away a little.
"Just talk, why are you hitting me?"
Zhang Xinrui was furious to see Chen Si treating Chen Zhe like her boyfriend.
She stood with her hands on her hips, clearly indignant, and said, "Auntie, did what I just did count as hitting someone? This is how we young people communicate, you know?"
Chen Si was furious at Zhang Xinrui's words.
"Little brat, how dare you call me 'auntie'? Do I look that old? People say I look like I'm 30."
"Hehe, auntie, some things are just for listening to, don't take them seriously. Looking at you, 30 years old? Big breasts and big butt, it's uncomfortable to watch you wobble when you walk. If you were my mother, I would think you're too old."
In Chen Zhe's memory, Zhang Xinrui used to be a very well-behaved person. He found it hard to imagine that Zhang Xinrui's mouth could be so offensive at this moment.
"Ah!!! You snot-nosed brat, my charm is that of a mature woman. With your bean sprout figure, do you really think youth is an asset?"
"What? Bean sprouts? Who do you think you are?"
Zhang Xinrui pulled her t-shirt tighter, then straightened her chest, showing off her beautiful figure.
"Auntie, do you know what an S-curve is? Do you know what a slender waist is?"
"Hehe, who gave you the confidence to say that this is an S-curve? You're clearly just an underdeveloped girl. If I were to say something that's not exactly bragging, with your figure, if we walked down the street together, I would definitely get more stares than you."
"Haha, that's hilarious! I've never heard anyone say something like that to me with such confidence before. You're truly the first!"
Chen Si crossed her arms and sneered, "That just means you haven't been exposed to much of society and are very ignorant."
"I'm ignorant???"
Zhang Xinrui pointed to her face.
"Otherwise what? If you don't believe me, let Chen Zhe be the judge and see if my body is better or yours!"
"Fine, let's do the judging!! Who's afraid of who?"
The two of them looked at Chen Zhe at the same time.
Chen Zhe was practically dying inside. These two women really knew how to cause trouble for themselves. Could he even comment now? Xie Yuhan was standing right there watching. Did he dare to say anything?
"Chen Zhe, say something!! Who has a better figure, me or her?"
Zhang Xinrui asked.
"That's right, Chen Zhe, say something!"
Chen Si also urged them on.
Chen Zhe glanced at Xie Yuhan out of the corner of his eye and noticed that her little face was puffed up. He felt like crying.
At this moment, Tang Zihao, who was standing to the side, saw that Chen Zhe was not saying anything, so he stepped forward to join in the fun.
"I can help you with the evaluation..."
"Get out of here!"
Zhang Xinrui and Chen Si spoke in unison.
...
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