Chapter 37 Chapter 37 (3000 comments) Added - Very complicated...
When Zhao Fengzhen used her connections to ask Chen's eldest daughter-in-law Song Xiujuan to visit her on behalf of her adopted daughter, Song Xiujuan was standing outside the corridor of the VIP ward at St. Mary's Hospital.
The old man of the Chen family fled from the mainland to Hong Kong with his family. After his wife passed away, his health deteriorated day by day. Now he is bedridden and takes medicine every day.
The Chen family business is now mainly managed by the eldest son Chen Huagao and the eldest daughter-in-law Song Xiujuan. The two have a daughter, Chen Nianying, and in ten days, it will be Chen Nianying's wedding day.
The old man’s second son, Chen Huashan, and his wife, Yang Lijun, have a son, Chen Songxian, and a daughter, Chen Yutong.
Chen Songxian was the only male in three generations, so he was naturally loved by his family. However, he developed a bohemian and dissolute personality.
A while ago, the eldest son of the Cheng family asked Chen Songxian to go to Africa for another three months of training to expand the business for the Chen family. The Chen family, who were worried that their eldest grandson would be ruined, were particularly pleased. They were only impressed that the Cheng family supported the Chen family in everything, and Cheng Wanting was worthy of being Songxian's good cousin.
All along, Song Xiujuan, as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Chen family, has taken turns with her second brother's wife, Yang Lijun, to take care of the old man. However, she has made many acquaintances with the wives of various wealthy businessmen, and often accompanies her husband Chen Huagao to attend the fame and fortune circles of wealthy celebrities. Naturally, she does not go to the hospital as often as her second brother's wife.
Four days ago, the old man who was recuperating fell ill again and was sent to the hospital for treatment and observation. Yang Lijun took good care of him, and Song Xiujuan also came to visit him for an hour or two every day to show her filial piety.
"Sister-in-law, you are very careful. I am grateful for your care for Dad these days." Song Xiujuan had an afternoon tea party with several wives of wealthy businessmen in the afternoon and was in a hurry to leave. "Now that Dad's condition has finally stabilized, Hua Gao is busy with our family's clothing export business. Even I have to have tea with the wife of Minister Liu of the Hong Kong British Government's Ministry of Trade this afternoon..."
Yang Lijun had a gentle and kind face and was dressed simply. Standing next to her sister-in-law Song Xiujuan, who was decked out in jewels, they looked like people from two completely different worlds.
She smiled faintly: "Sister-in-law, you and brother have worked hard for the family business. I will take care of dad here, so you can go and get busy."
Song Xiujuan was wearing a green silk top with rich peony embellishments outlined by dense golden silk threads. She had bright and shiny pearls strung together around her neck, looking wealthy and dignified as she walked away swaying in her steps.
"Madam, Mrs. Song from Jixiang Department Store sent someone to tell you that a relative of Mrs. Guo, Ms. Lin, wants to visit you and invite the foreign brands you represent to move into the shopping mall."
"Which Mrs. Guo?" Song Xiujuan would not make time for worthless people.
"Guo Changda's wife Zhao Fengzhen."
"Guo Changda and his wife haven't shown up for a long time. I almost forgot about them." As a good wife to her husband Song Huagao, Song Xiujuan has too many connections to get to know and sort out. "In that case, let's make an appointment with Miss Lin to meet at the Mandarin Hotel tomorrow morning."
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Lin Keying received a reply and set the time and place to visit the agent in charge of foreign luxury brands in Hong Kong. The plan for Xitian Building in her hand was also ready.
After breakfast, Lin Keying and Cheng Wanting got dressed separately and went back to the room to change into plaid suits that looked a bit more capable and neat. Their long hair was tied up high and the ponytail gently swept across their shoulders, showing their outstanding temperament.
Seeing the woman dressed like this, Cheng Wanting raised his eyebrows slightly, and his eyes were filled with amazement: "Where are you going?"
"I'm busy with my building~" Lin Keying was in high spirits. Thinking of the last time the man found out so quickly that she called the scout husband at the auction, she immediately warned, "You are not allowed to follow me and investigate me!"
Cheng Wanting was in the wrong after all. Last time in the office, the woman questioned him about this matter. Now that the marriage was settled and they would get the marriage certificate in a few days, he stopped caring and said, "Okay."
Lin Keying was in high spirits. She picked up the cute little bag inlaid with small pearls and was about to leave, but the man grabbed her wrist with a smile on his face: "Help me tie a tie before you leave."
Yang Minghui, who was waiting on the side, turned his back and covered his face.
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Outside the entrance of Mandarin Hotel.
Lin Keying did not ask the family driver to see her off because everyone in the family belonged to Cheng Wanting. She was afraid that this man with a strong desire for control would ask about and investigate everything, which was really a bit abnormal.
After taking a taxi to the destination, Lin Keying was still thinking when getting off the car whether she should pretend to learn to drive for a while so that she could drive freely in the future.
The original body certainly couldn't drive, so she had to maintain this character. Plus, Gangcheng Suiying drove on the right side of the carriage, so Lin Keying, who originally knew how to drive, also had to adapt.
After planning to pretend to learn how to drive, Lin Keying carried her bag and went up to the 18th floor of the Mandarin Hotel in her high heels.
Song Xiujuan was a few minutes late, but Lin Keying didn't care, after all, she was the one who needed help.
The rich lady in front of me looked to be around 40 years old. She lived a wealthy life so much that she looked quite wealthy. She was covered in jewels and precious stones, and her wealth was evident everywhere.
"Mrs. Chen." Lin Keying followed the local customs and greeted everyone.
"Is this Miss Lin?" Song Xiujuan's narrow and long phoenix eyes slightly raised, with a hint of surprise in her eyes, "What a great beauty, just like Mrs. Guo."
Guo Changda no longer cares about worldly affairs, but his family fortune is still there, and it never hurts to make friends with him.
After a few pleasantries, Lin Keying got to the point and handed over the planning document for Xitian Building. "Mrs. Chen, Xitian Building is scheduled to be renovated within two months. It will be a brand new large-scale commercial building in Wan Chai District that integrates commerce, entertainment, and humanities. Well-known gold shops and jewelry brands in Hong Kong have already agreed to move in. This time, we would like to invite several foreign brands that you represent to move in."
Song Xiujuan originally thought that Zhao Fengzhen's relatives were just here to ask for favors and to put on a show, but she didn't expect that the plan they handed over was so well-organized, well-arranged, and well-presented.
She was startled and pointed at a few points on the paper and asked, "Ms. Lin, I heard that Xitian Building has been bankrupt for a long time, and no one is willing to take it over even if it is auctioned off. How did you think of buying such a building? Aren't you afraid of losing money?"
Lin Keying smiled, her eyes full of confidence: "In the past, the planning of Xitian Building was not clear, which delayed its development. In addition, the eastern part of Wan Chai District has never been developed. Now the Lands Department is auctioning land one after another. Fifteen plots of land were sold a while ago. The development of Hong Kong City will only change with each passing day and prosper. I believe that Xitian Building will also usher in vitality."
Song Xiujuan then focused on inquiring about the planned commercial, entertainment and cultural arrangements. Seeing that Miss Lin answered fluently, the smile in her eyes became even brighter.
Lin Keying finally mentioned to Song Xiujuan the brand invitation fee and the rental discount that will be given in the first three years of moving into the building...
She knew clearly that even in the future, international shopping malls would take the initiative to offer discounts or even reverse subsidies to attract famous brands or stores with cultural value to move in. On the one hand, this was to improve their own grade and create a good atmosphere, and on the other hand, it was to attract traffic and attention.
"Mrs. Guo really has a capable helper. It's really enviable." Song Xiujuan agreed to consider the matter but did not give a direct answer.
"Mrs. Chen, you should give it more consideration." Lin Keying walked her to the door. "I will wait for your reply."
When Song Xiujuan returned home from the Mandarin Hotel, she ran into her nephew Chen Songxian, who was going out with a carefree and playboy look on his face: "Songxian, where are you going?"
Although they had no children, Chen Huagao and Song Xiujuan also treated Chen Songxian as their own son.
"Aunt, I stayed with grandpa in the hospital for most of the day yesterday. Today I'm going out for a walk. I want to see if I can meet a pretty girl and make a good story happen." Chen Songxian thought that going to Africa was a fait accompli. There was no point in being sad all day. It would be better to seize the time and enjoy life, especially to try his luck to see if he could meet the pretty girl at the auction again.
It was just a back view, but it still haunts him today.
Song Xiujuan looked at her nephew driving a convertible sports car as if he was going out to show off his skills, and she couldn't help but sigh. He should be sent to Africa for training, otherwise he would be really useless!
When he returned to the room, Chen Huagao saw his wife coming in with an angry look on her face. After asking her a few questions, he realized that she was worried about his nephew, so he comforted her, "You know Songxian's temper. He is a playboy when he is young. He will know how to restrain himself when he grows up. Maybe in a few years, after we get married, he will be fine."
marry?
Speaking of marriage, Song Xiujuan had a thought in her mind: "Look at how many girlfriends Song Xian dates throughout the year. He keeps changing and has no fixed relationship. I think it's better for him to get married soon."
"I do have this plan. I mentioned this to my second brother a few days ago. Several wealthy merchants also have girls of similar age. Marriage is the right way. By the way, what was the name of Songxian's child bride more than ten years ago? Is she sure she left?"
"Who still remembers the name of a child bride from more than ten years ago? She should have gone back long ago." Song Xiujuan would never let a mainland girl with no family background marry into the Chen family. "Don't you know Cheng Wanting's methods? There is nothing he can't do. He would have driven her back to the mainland long ago. By the way... I have an idea about Songxian's marriage. Today I saw a beautiful young girl who is a relative of Mrs. Guo."
"Relatives of Mrs. Guo?" Chen Huagao had never heard of it.
"She looks as good as the movie stars on TV, and she has some skills and abilities. She even took pictures of the renovation of the bankrupt Xitian Building. Her plan is quite good." Song Xiujuan admired her. "Not to mention that her background should be quite strong. On the surface, she is a relative of Mrs. Guo. Privately, I asked someone to check, but they couldn't find anything!"
After hearing this, Chen Huagao became interested: "The more you can't find anything, the deeper the background is."
"That's right. Those who are pushed out to the public are all wealthy people like Guo Changda who are hiding their true colors. This Miss Lin must be extraordinary." The more Song Xiujuan pondered, the more she felt that her idea was right. "Believe me, Songxian is used to being idle. This beautiful and resourceful Miss Lin will definitely be able to control him!"
Chen Huagao's heart softened: "But can Songxian accept the blind date arranged by his family?"
"Oh, you men just don't understand." Song Xiujuan smiled proudly, "I'll find an opportunity and let the two meet. Maybe Songxian will fall in love with him at first sight!"
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Lin Keying had a very pleasant conversation with Mrs. Chen. Although she did not get a clear answer today, she could sense the other party's interest and satisfaction, so there was a high probability that this matter would work.
In a good mood, Lin Keying went to the dessert shop and also informed the He family of her upcoming marriage.
Sister He was cooking sweet soup and said in surprise: "Congratulations, Keying! You and Mr. Cheng are a perfect match."
Sister He had only seen Lin Keying's fiancé once from a distance. The man was handsome and handsome, but his aura was so overwhelming that people dared not approach him.
But standing together with Lin Keying, they are really a handsome man and a beautiful woman, pleasing to the eye!
When Tingting heard the news after school, she almost jumped up. She had already started to count her own pocket money and think about what wedding gift to buy for Sister Keying.
As he counted, he felt a little sorry for Brother Xiao Huo. When Brother Xiao Huo was sent abroad to study for three months, he once quietly told himself that if Sister Keying broke up with her fiancé, he must inform her.
Now, instead of waiting for the breakup news, what we are waiting for is the marriage news.
Lin Keying left the dessert shop and inspected several stores under her name. Business was booming, which made her smile. When she returned to the villa halfway up the mountain, Cheng Wanting had already arrived home.
Ah Mei informed: "Secretary Yang just entered the study room. I guess he was discussing work with the young master."
Lin Keying naturally did not disturb them from talking about work. She ran directly to the garage and looked at the three luxury cars parked inside - a Rolls-Royce, a Ferrari, and a Bentley, wondering how to pretend to learn how to drive.
Maybe I can wait until my fiancé is done with his work and ask him to teach me how to drive. Then I can get twice the result with half the effort!
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Inside the study on the second floor of the hillside villa, the atmosphere was frozen at this moment.
A day ago, Yang Minghui took a note from the eldest young master, instructing him to take Miss Lin's birth date and time and give it to Master Pang for comparison.
Yang Minghui took a look at it secretly and found that the note contained the eldest young master's real birth date and time, not that of Young Master Chen Songxian.
The eight characters written during the official fortune-telling that day were false, but the ones that the young master secretly wanted to see were true!
Yang Minghui was very considerate and only told Master Pang that his relative was about to get married and he wanted to calculate the woman's horoscope. The woman's horoscope happened to be the same as Miss Lin's, so he didn't need to take it seriously and just told the truth.
But now that he got the result, Yang Minghui was a little afraid to speak.
"Speak." Seeing Yang Minghui's hesitation, Cheng Wanting reminded him in a deep voice, "Tell the truth, what Mr. Pang said, don't miss a word."
Yang Minghui took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Pang said that the horoscopes we got this time are incompatible. They are very incompatible and not a good match."
As soon as he said this, Yang Minghui dared not breathe a word. In his heart he could only sigh, "Young Master, the child bride you stole from your cousin must be a good match!"
He quietly sized up the young master's expression, racking his brains to comfort him, "Young master, this... was stolen after all, so the horoscope we came up with is a little off, but... it's reasonable, don't be too hurt..."
"Humph." Cheng Wanting snorted and looked away indifferently, "You really believed in the boring tricks of this charlatan?"
Yang Minghui: "Master, you are right, but I don't believe it either."
Anyway, it wasn't me who broke through the defense.
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