Chapter 172 Traps on All Sides
As soon as he finished speaking, the Zhang family and the Jiang family arrived together.
Zhang Yun got out of the car first, looked at the license plate of the car behind in surprise, and stopped.
The floating lights outside the International Art Museum were embedded in the night sky, and Mrs. Chiang came towards them with a calm face.
"Mrs. Jiang." Zhang Yun bowed respectfully and observed the expressions of the Yan family's mother and son from the corner of her eyes.
She could smell the tension in the air, and Mrs. Chiang had come with ill intentions.
Yan Weilan glared at Yan Baiqing, "Where did you hide Chen Qing?"
"The stage." He turned calmly and nodded. "Aunt Jiang, I thought you didn't like occasions like this, so I forgot to prepare an invitation. Please forgive me."
In public, Madam Jiang was dignified and respectable, smiling faintly, "I don't like it, but this is the first time the Yan family is holding an exhibition in the city. Wei Lan and I have known each other for many years, and you and Jing Yan are brothers in the same school, so you have to come and show your support. It's a pity that Jing Yan is so busy, otherwise, with him here, today would probably be even more lively."
Yan Weilan was choking on a breath. Previously, Jiang Jingyan had used his tricks to make Yan's company miss the opportunity to participate in the International Jewelry Exchange Exhibition, and the opportunity went to someone else. This caused many colleagues in the industry to laugh at Yan's company behind his back, saying that it was like yesterday's news. This time, it was precisely because he was away that all matters of Huasheng Group were handled by the vice president, and Yan's company had a chance to pass the approval.
Mrs. Jiang ignored her anger and chatted with Yan Baiqing, "I heard that Chen Qing is here."
"Qing'er she——"
"This kid accepted the commercial performance without even telling anyone." Mrs. Jiang walked straight in, leaving everyone else where they were.
Yan Baiqing's eyes flashed with surprise as he followed closely. The jewelry exhibition was divided into two halls. Hall A was the larger one, with exhibition booths on the first floor and negotiation rooms on the second floor for Yan's jewelers to discuss cooperation and transactions with clients. Hall B was the catwalk, with the exhibits as the main attraction, reserved for VIP clients.
Mrs. Chiang was not interested in jewelry. There were many media on the scene. Even if there were no media, the Chiang family's participation in such extravagant activities was not in line with Chiang Zhongyi's status.
She looked around and finally found Chen Qing in the corner.
Just as he was about to step forward, Yan Baiqing called the person in charge on the scene and told him to take Mrs. Jiang to a seat.
"No need." Mrs. Jiang said coldly, "The Yan family is so grand that the Jiang family's daughter-in-law personally performed on stage. How can I be your guest of honor?"
Yan Weilan snorted coldly, "For a student who hasn't even graduated yet, it's her blessing to be able to perform at such an event."
Madam Jiang gathered her shawl and glanced at her sideways, "Wei Lan, it's your good fortune that I'm the one coming to ask for someone today. If it were any other member of the Jiang family, would you be able to handle it?"
Yan Weilan's face turned ashen.
"You can handle it, but can Miss Zhang handle it?"
Zhang Yun was suddenly called out, and her expression was startled. "Aunt Jiang..."
Mrs. Jiang raised her chin slightly and said threateningly, "I heard that your uncle is bidding for the Zhong family's project outside the province. Are you responsible?"
"Two aunts, please be patient." Zhang Yun took a step closer, holding one on each side. "Today is a happy occasion. Miss Chen's appearance on stage is also a great opportunity to show her face. Mr. Jiang is busy, so I can take care of him at the Yan family's place."
"Chen Qing was nurtured by Mrs. Luo of Zhounan. Her stage is in the theater! Even Director Zhang of the Municipal Musicians Association didn't dare to let her perform on his own accord. Who forced her to lower herself to participate in such an event?"
Yan Weilan retorted, "We're not engaged and we haven't obtained a marriage certificate, so stop supporting me here."
"Are the Zhang and Yan families engaged?" Mrs. Jiang was not willing to be outdone. "Miss Zhang's uncle's company is qualified to bid. Isn't Yan Weilan secretly supporting it?"
The two of them argued back and forth, neither of them giving in.
Yan Baiqing stood aside with his hands behind his back, glancing around. "Aunt Jiang, the exhibition is about to begin. Many of the guests are familiar with Huasheng and Jingyan. Since Qing'er has already gone on stage, it would be inappropriate for her to leave with you. She also doesn't want to bring criticism to the Jiang family."
Zhang Yun quickly went along with it, "Yes, leave halfway, and have the best of both worlds."
Mrs. Jiang pondered for a long time and then signaled to the bodyguard.
Chen Qing was a little far away from the entrance and couldn't see clearly, but Yan Baiqing had a tall and outstanding figure, so she naturally noticed Mrs. Jiang next to him.
Two figures in black clothes and black pants approached quickly and stopped at the side of the stage.
Chen Qing looked at him for a while and recognized him as the bodyguard that accompanied Mrs. Jiang when she traveled.
Her grip tightened.
Mrs. Jiang can come and go freely. Does this mean that Jiang Jingyan is fine?
Without giving it any time to think, the stage coordinator reminded him of the time through his headphones. Chen Qing collected his thoughts and confirmed the details with the band next to him.
Mrs. Chiang was arranged on the second floor of Hall B, overlooking the downstairs and taking in all the movements.
Yan Weilan had to attend a social event and originally wanted to bring Zhang Yun along, but she felt uneasy because Mrs. Jiang was staying there.
"Go get busy." Mrs. Jiang's smile didn't reach her eyes. "I'm not like your Mr. Yan. I don't have the time to cause trouble."
Zhang Yun smiled bitterly and went downstairs.
Yan Baiqing avoided the crowd and went to the VIP channel to answer the phone.
"Huang Hao has been apprehended." Hua Mei spoke so quickly that the whistling of the wind could be heard. "The suppliers are united in their statement: the Huang family is the mastermind."
He frowned, his tone sinister, "Caught? Not shot dead?"
"No, I saw Huang Hao being taken into the provincial department's car with my own eyes."
The batch of goods from Zhounan arrived at the dock in the early morning and was ambushed. The capture operation was very swift. Huang Hao was cunning and had a backup plan. He tried to escape for a day but failed.
Hua Mei didn't wait for the man's reply before a strong sense of crisis came over her.
She rolled up the car window and asked, "Do you need me to arrange it?"
"No need." Yan Baiqing took out a cigarette, "Jing Yan has already found out. Wait for me to make other plans and catch them all in one fell swoop."
He had planted spies in the province, and when arresting, he must kill the leader. His real purpose was to kill Huang Hao and leave no evidence against him.
While Jiang Jingyan was dealing with the problem with Huasheng, he went to Yindeng Pass to rescue the beauty, and he could even notice such small movements.
Hua Mei was anxious. "If Huang Hao makes it into the interrogation room alive, it will be bad for you. Jiang Jingyan can prevent it once, but not a second time. While his access is restricted, we should strike once and for all."
Yan Baiqing loosened his grip on his neck and said, "Now that the Jiang family has lifted the restrictions, do you think it will be long before he can escape?"
"With such a big incident in Washington, he can't handle both ends even if he gets out."
He didn't say anything, but took a deep puff on the cigarette butt, choking his throat without even taking a breath.
Knowing there were traps everywhere, he had no choice but to jump.
It seems that Mrs. Jiang's sudden appearance was not just to take Chen Qing away.
In order to force him to take action in a panic.
"Contact the teacher." His voice was unusually hoarse and a bit aggressive. "You know what to say."
Hua Meixin raised his eyebrows, "I understand."
The call was disconnected.
Yan Baiqing was leaning on the railing and smoking, when he suddenly looked up.
There was a car parked across the street. The back door opened and Jiang Jingyan stepped out in a suit and tie.
The two men, one up and one down, looked into each other's eyes, separated by the railing and steps.
In an instant, the clouds became strange and turbulent.
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