Chapter 249 Ineffable
Logically speaking, Jiang Donglin had saved Yu Li, and Qi Chenyan should be grateful.
However, after reviewing the surveillance footage from the accident site, the police discovered that another car was following at a distance behind Yu Li's car.
It was after Yu Li's car accident that Jiang Donglin got out of the van that had been following her.
This video perfectly explains why, when Yu Li was in a car accident, Qi Chenyan hadn't even arrived yet, but Jiang Donglin was the first to appear at the scene.
Qi Chenyan knew that Jiang Donglin was a guest on the "Celebrity Interview" program, but by that time, the recording of the program had already ended, and given his wife's personality, she would have already parted ways with Jiang Donglin.
The only explanation is that Jiang Donglin deliberately followed Yu Li's car.
As an adult male, following another woman's car late at night is clearly not normal behavior.
Qi Chenyan glanced at his watch. "Help me schedule a time with Jiang Donglin. There's a fifteen-minute break in the middle of the presentation, so let's arrange for him to wait for me in the lounge at this time."
In order to spend more time with his injured and inconvenient wife, Qi Chenyan has been keeping a very tight schedule these past few days.
Although the police are involved in the investigation, Jiang Donglin wants to personally inquire about this matter, as the police might find it difficult to investigate. He has a gut feeling that he must ask in person.
Jiang Donglin naturally did not expect that Qi Chenyan would take the initiative to meet with him.
However, he was still somewhat guilty, but along with that guilt, he inexplicably felt a competitive urge.
Although he was not as wealthy as Qi Chenyan in terms of family background.
In terms of position, Qi Chenyan is a high-ranking government official with real power, so it's naturally difficult to compare.
However, Jiang Donglin is quite confident when it comes to his popularity with women.
He refused to believe that he could be outdone by Qi Chenyan when it came to being pleasing to women's eyes.
So after receiving a call from his secretary confirming the time and place, Jiang Donglin told the regimental commander that he had to go out to take care of something.
Two young female colleagues happened to be passing by and overheard Jiang Donglin's reason for asking the regimental commander for leave. They excitedly whispered among themselves at the door.
"Brother Jiang, you just said you were going to see Director Qi. Is that Qi Chenyan, the one hailed as the most promising young spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"
"I never expected Brother Jiang to know Director Qi. You're amazing!"
Although the other party praised him for being amazing, Jiang Donglin felt uneasy about it.
"It's just a personal matter. Is there anything else you need?"
The girl shook her head at first, then nodded, and quickly handed over the photo.
"Brother Jiang, could you please help us get Director Qi's autograph?"
"If I could get Director Qi's autograph, I could brag about it to my classmates for a whole year!"
Despite not being a celebrity and not even having an official Weibo account, Qi Chenyan has always been very popular online.
Moreover, the fans are all spontaneous and self-motivated. Although they may seem scattered, the stronger a person's personal charm, the more loyal their fans will be.
After all, it's a government-selected property, so you'll never have to worry about it collapsing; it's very secure and reassuring.
Aside from public places, it's very difficult to see Director Qi anywhere else. Let alone any photos together, even his autograph has never been leaked.
If I could get the first autographed copy, it would truly be an exclusive one. I could brag about it for a year, or even for a lifetime.
To be honest, Jiang Donglin felt a little envious. His self-righteous notion of being popular with women seemed so ridiculous in the face of his two colleagues' starry-eyed gazes.
It's not that Qi Chenyan lacks female admirers; it's that he simply doesn't care.
Not all men are like him, using the pursuit of freedom as an excuse when they simply don't want to take responsibility for relationships.
"Please, please, Brother Jiang, you won't refuse us, will you?"
"Yes, and Director Qi even called you personally, Brother Jiang. You two are so close, asking for just an autograph isn't unreasonable, is it?"
Since the other party had made such a request, it would be unreasonable to refuse. So Jiang Donglin accepted the photo, saying, "I'll give it a try, but let me just say this: if he refuses, there's nothing I can do."
"Thank you, Brother Jiang! We knew you were the best!"
When Jiang Donglin arrived at the government building, he was greeted by an officer who arranged for him to stay in a private lounge and served him tea.
"Please have some water first. The director is still in the meeting, and it should be over in about half an hour."
To be polite, Jiang Donglin arrived earlier than the agreed time.
Before he could finish his drink, the door to the lounge was pushed open.
Qi Chenyan was dressed in a black jacket over a white shirt. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Perhaps because he had just come from a meeting, the man's brows were slightly furrowed, and his cold and stern demeanor and the pressure of a superior were still very strong.
Subconsciously, Jiang Donglin felt like he was listening to a superior speak, and instinctively stood up.
"Director Qi."
Qi Chenyan nodded and simply said, "Sit."
After Jiang Donglin sat down, he was noticeably more uneasy than before.
After sitting down, Qi Chenyan slowly spoke: "I haven't had a chance to formally thank Mr. Jiang for what happened last night."
"No, no, Director Qi, you're too kind. It was nothing at all."
Qi Chenyan said in a seemingly ordinary tone: "Mr. Jiang is too kind. He was at the scene of the accident last night before the police arrived and managed to open the car door in time."
"If it weren't for that, the police wouldn't have been able to carry out the rescue work so quickly when they arrived. Mr. Jiang certainly deserves this gratitude."
Everyone here is intelligent. Qi Chenyan's words, though seemingly unintentional, actually pointed out very clearly that he was present at the scene of the car accident.
It seems that Qi Chenyan has found out about him following Yu Li's car last night, which is why Qi Chenyan specifically called him over.
Although Qi Chenyan didn't say it directly, just that one sentence was enough to make Jiang Donglin's heart tighten, and he hurriedly defended his behavior.
"Director Qi, you misunderstand. The reason I had the driver follow Miss Yu was because it was very late and it was raining heavily."
"Out of a gentlemanly spirit, I offered to give Miss Yu a ride home, but she declined. I thought it was a very pleasant collaboration with Miss Yu, and I'm always quite polite to ladies."
"I was afraid something might happen along the way, so I followed from a distance. My driver can testify to that. I absolutely did not intentionally follow you or have any bad intentions."
Qi Chenyan smiled faintly: "Mr. Jiang, there is no need to be nervous. As a well-known violinist, I am naturally aware of your character."
"I had heard Tang Shi mention before that Mr. Jiang is a free-spirited and unrestrained person. Whenever the troupe goes to a new place, there will be a wonderful and inexplicable encounter."
"Mr. Jiang, on your long-awaited visit to Beijing, I wonder if you have encountered any inexplicable serendipitous encounters?"
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