Chapter 288: Marry a woman who is not interested in you
The Guan family's director was only in his early forties. His head was completely bald, with only a single strand of hair hanging comically on his forehead. He looked like someone who had indulged in excessive sexual activities.
Yan Baiqing had just chosen a bottle of whiskey and sat down when the bodyguard led him in.
"Mr. Yan." He wiped his sweat with a smile and looked up and down. "I've heard of you before, but seeing you in person is worse than hearing about you!"
Yan Baiqing changed into a suit, his hair neatly combed, but he didn't stand up to greet him. "I'm not famous, but Director Guan is well-known."
He ignored Yan Baiqing's hidden meaning and sat down. "Where's Mr. Ji? He invited me over, but he broke his promise?"
"Mr. Ji should have made it very clear." Yan Baiqing shook his wine glass with one hand and said casually, "Let's get rid of those clichés. I have limited time."
Director Guan froze for a moment, then chuckled dryly. "The Yan Group wants to discuss cooperation with the Guan family, and they're looking for me? Mr. Yan, do you know I'm not an important figure?"
"This cooperation is enough to make you an important figure." Yan Baiqing's voice was slightly hoarse as the strong liquor entered his throat. "I heard that your wife has something on Director Guan and is about to seek an explanation from the Guan family."
Director Guan's expression changed completely.
Yan Baiqing glanced at him indifferently, "If the Guan family suffers even the slightest loss due to your hands, you'll have to find someone else to take the position on the board of directors."
"Can you help me with that bitch?"
"Let Director Guan handle the household affairs himself. What I can do is to protect Director Guan from the wind and rain, so that no one can shake him."
Guan Dong stared at him.
Yan Baiqing poured a glass of wine and pushed it in front of him, his face full of secrecy. "Including the Guan family."
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The news of Jiang Jingyan's disappearance spread like wildfire. Some people were ready to take action, while others waited and saw what would happen.
The Qi family couldn't find anyone to attack, so the farce in Huasheng had to be suspended. Lao Qian was ordered to meet them near the group. Half an hour later, there was still no sign of the Qi family on the road.
Ten minutes later, the bodyguard sent a photo showing that the Qi family members got into a black commercial vehicle and were heading in the opposite direction.
Old Qian enlarged the license plate in the photo, cursed, and immediately dialed the number, "Mr. Yan, Qi Kai was taken away by the Tang family."
"Did you see clearly?"
"There's absolutely no mistake." Old Qian slammed the steering wheel. "The Tang family didn't send anyone from their own group. Young Master Xiao's cousin remarried a few years ago. Her husband is a senior executive at a media company. It was their company's car that took Qi Kai away. The Tang family is trying to clear Jiang Jingyan's name!"
Yan Baiqing was playing chess with Director Guan. He casually placed a white chess piece, then stood up and walked to the side. "I'm not doing this for Jingyan, I'm seeking justice for my family."
Lao Qian didn't react.
"Don't forget Mr. Xiao's unborn child."
He suddenly realized, "Then you——"
"Keep an eye on Qi Kai." Yan Baiqing rubbed his brow, his face gloomy. "The district bureau has the transcript of what happened. It's not convenient for me to come out right now, and you are not allowed to get close. It would be bad if we alerted the Tang family."
"Wouldn't it be easy for the Tang family to get evidence? They're furious! Mr. Yan, several veteran directors in the Greater Bay Area are sidelining you. If anything goes wrong again, won't you become a complete laughing stock?"
Old Qian didn't hear a reply, so he asked tentatively, "If Guan Rendong goes to the Tang family and no one shows up, you have a trump card in hand, right?"
Yan Baiqing's cheekbones bulged in an instant, and murderous intent filled his eyes.
"You have to decide whether to use that trump card to win over a woman whose heart is not with you, or to exchange it for the chairman's position."
He gripped the phone tightly, trying his best to suppress his emotions.
After about two minutes, Yan Baiqing said in a hoarse voice, "Go and do what you should do. I will consider it."
The call was disconnected.
Director Guan saw that he was busy, so he abandoned his chess piece, stood up, and took the initiative to say goodbye. "Mr. Yan, when do you need the girl from the Tang family, just let me know."
Yan Baiqing's expression remained normal, except that his tone was more serious than before. "Of course, the sooner the better."
"Just give me some more time," Director Guan teased. "The Tang family won't give up easily if you can't get the person you want."
"There's some misunderstanding between me and the Tang family. You just need to tell them this."
Director Guan glanced at him thoughtfully, nodded, and left.
The next morning, Yan Baiqing attended two meetings of the Yan Group. He did not speak during the entire meeting. Several elders from his hometown even publicly lectured him.
It was all because Yan Weilan's condition worsened suddenly at that time. In the eyes of outsiders, he was forced to take the position of chairman. Yan Weilan was angry and did not help him with the deployment within the group. Her supporters were also wiped out by Yan Baiqing.
In order to break the deadlock, Yan Weilan must publish his will after his death so that he can inherit the shares in a dignified manner. Otherwise, at this juncture, he will be surrounded by dangers.
After the meeting, Yan Baiqing received a message from Director Guan that the Tang family invited him to attend an opera.
The wedding dates of the Tang and Guan families are approaching, and it is estimated that some procedures and etiquette will need to be negotiated by an intermediary.
"Did you mention me?"
Director Guan laughed heartily, a hint of flattery mingled in his voice. "If I tell you in advance, won't that give them an excuse to cancel the meeting?"
Yan Baiqing bit a cigarette and shook his jaw irritably, "If I refuse to let you in—"
"Don't worry! You also said that the girl hidden by the Tang family is a secret. He can't refuse in front of the Guan family. Besides, the Tang family has to give me face."
He chuckled.
Guan Rendong is not a complete fool.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Aunt Tang was listening to the report from Chen Qing's nanny in the main hall.
"Miss Chen has started eating three meals a day normally. A few days ago, I had to persuade her, but these past two days, she's taken her own medicine and taken it every meal. This morning, she even asked the doctor to re-check her pulse and adjust her prescription."
The aunt finished her tea and sighed, "It's the hardest for a woman to protect her pregnancy. Jingyan's whereabouts are unknown now. Even if she has no appetite, she has to force herself to keep the child. It's not easy..."
"Miss Chen is indeed sensible. She listened to everything you said to her. Please don't worry!"
The aunt stroked the armrest of the armchair and continued to sigh.
When Old Master Tang learned that Jiang Jingyan was in trouble, he became so anxious that he was sick with anger. He could originally still barely walk, but this morning the servants told him that his whole body was in pain and he had to get out of bed.
The date of the marriage between Tang Xiaoming and the Guan family was originally set to bring good luck to the old man. Later, the accident happened and Jiang Jingyan intervened to reconcile the situation and gave the Tang family time to deal with it. Now it seems that the date has to be brought forward again.
At the same time, Yan Baiqing and Director Guan arrived outside the gate of the Tang family's old house.
As I crossed the threshold, my phone buzzed.
It was news from the group secretary that the board of directors had dismissed two senior executives.
He squinted at the list, all of them were people he promoted.
These old foxes in the Greater Bay Area were once defeated by Yan Weilan. When she was bedridden, they began to have improper thoughts...
"Mr. Yan, if the Tang family turns hostile, do you have any backup plan?"
The man didn't say anything. His profile looked quite stern in the corridor, as if he was distracted.
Director Guan cleared his throat and asked, "Mr. Yan?"
Yan Baiqing's pace suddenly slowed down, and he squeezed out a word from between his teeth, "Let's not talk about asking for people for now."
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