Jiang Chao finally understood and said with surprise, "You an this shop is related to your Mr. Feng?"
Director Zhang hurriedly shook his head, "I didn’t say that. As for what you think, I have no idea."
It was clear from his words, and although Jiang Chao kept his composure on the surface, he was shocked internally.
He owned a packaging factory and a furniture factory. Both types of factories, especially the furniture factory, could easily be caught for environntal protection issues; it was a sure thing if they were inspected.
Hence, he spent a significant amount of money on public relations for environntal protection issues, and fortunately, over the years, he had developed a good relationship with Director Zhang. As long as his factories didn’t overdo it, they could easily pass inspections.
But clearly, Director Zhang couldn’t compare with Mr. Feng. If Chen Feng had a connection with Mr. Feng, and if he wanted to target him, it would be too easy.
No factory owner doing business could guarantee that they were 100% compliant with the law and regulations, especially when it ca to environntal issues.
Not to ntion, Jiang Chao had a past that wasn’t clean.
"Jiang, we’ve known each other for many years. Let give you a piece of advice, don’t ss with that shop, and especially don’t ss with that Chen Feng. After all, you’re in business to make money. It’s all about harmony and prosperity. If you make enemies, it’s going to be tough to do business."
Director Zhang hesitated for a mont, but thinking of his relationship with Jiang Chao over the years, he eventually decided to offer so advice.
"You know that Chen Feng?" Jiang Chao asked, surprised.
Director Zhang gave a wry smile and nodded his head. It was because of this Chen Feng that he had almost been disciplined.
"Oh? How did you co to know him?" Jiang Chao asked curiously.
Of course, Director Zhang wasn’t going to expose his embarrassing mont but said instead, "You don’t need to know that. We’ve known each other for so many years, I wouldn’t harm you, right? You’re well aware of the pollution issues at your two factories. If Chen Feng turns around and reports you, I can only say, I won’t be able to cover for you, and I’ll have to handle things officially."
Jiang Chao was stuck in a difficult position. Now, instead of thinking about how to get back at Chen Feng, he had to worry about whether Chen Feng would take revenge on him. Damn it! Where is the reason in all this?
Chen Feng had a rather fulfilling day at ho because he had gone to weed and plant vegetables with his dad in the afternoon, mainly helping out and sowing seeds.
This task wasn’t terribly tiring, but of course, it could not be said to be relaxing either, especially since it often involved bending over.
The afternoon passed by quickly. He took a shower when he got ho, then ate dinner, and afterward went back to his room to chat with Sun Xiaorui and Wu ngting on WeChat, read so novels, and scrolled through short videos. Before he knew it, it was past ten o’clock.
He turned off the lights before eleven o’clock to go to sleep and got up at seven-thirty the next morning to wash up and have breakfast. After resting for about ten minutes, he went out for a run.
Following his usual route, he saw Lin Yujiao again, right at the sa open-air exercise equipnt place as last ti. She was sitting by the waist-twisting machine, holding onto the handrails and twisting from side to side.
When she saw Chen Feng coming, she stopped her movent, imdiately stood up, and ran over to him with a smile, saying, "Why are you only just getting here? I’ve been waiting for you for almost half an hour."
Chen Feng looked at her with a sowhat confused expression. Just yesterday, she was furious with him, and now she was greeting him with a smile. What was this all about?
"What’s the matter?"
Seeing Chen Feng looking at her oddly, Lin Yujiao checked her own clothing up and down, then reached up to adjust her fringe, as if there was nothing amiss.
"You are Lin Yujiao?" Chen Feng asked, his tone filled with incredulity.
"Yes, I am. What’s the matter? Why are you looking at like that?" Lin Yujiao asked, a bit annoyed.
"Alright. Why are you suddenly so warm to ? I must admit, it’s taking so ti to adapt."
Hearing this, Lin Yujiao’s expression brightened as she playfully scolded Chen Feng, "You helped so much, isn’t it normal for to be a bit more enthusiastic towards you?"
"I helped you with your trouble?" Chen Feng asked, utterly baffled.
"Annoying!" Lin Yujiao scolded him again, her voice coquettish, "Didn’t you say yesterday that you’d take care of Jiang Chao for ? Since you’ve taken care of him, why are you still pretending?"
What!?
Chen Feng was completely confused. What did she an by him taking care of Jiang Chao? His words from yesterday were just pleasantries. She wasn’t anything to him, not even willing to be a temporary companion, and there was no close relationship, so why would he help her?
Besides, even if he wanted to help her, he didn’t have the ability to do so at the mont. Jiang was influential and wealthy in the area, and though Chen Feng had so money now, he really wasn’t in a position to deal with him in a short amount of ti.
"You’re really good at pretending. Jiang Chao called last night, sincerely apologized, and promised never to bother again. He also asked to apologize to you on his behalf and said that if possible, he would like to invite you to a al to apologize in person."
Chen Feng was completely taken aback. What on earth was Jiang Chao up to? Surely his brain hadn’t gone funny.
Even without knowing the reason, Chen Feng certainly wouldn’t foolishly turn away the credit that had landed in his hands.
"Oh, did he apologize to you? At least he knows his place. If you’re still angry and refuse to forgive him, I can continue to deal with him."
Chen Feng spoke with such assertiveness that Lin Yujiao’s eyes suddenly sparkled, her face was an array of admiration, a smile playing at her lips, completely enchanted.
Her reaction was understandable. Before, soone like Jiang Chao was a terrifying figure in her eyes, a real bigshot. Yet, yesterday at noon, Chen Feng said he’d help her sort out Jiang, and by evening, the man had contacted her, apologizing profusely and trying to curry favor through her with Chen Feng.
This made it clear that Chen Feng’s backing was evidently much stronger than Jiang Chao’s. How could Lin Yujiao not be moved by Chen Feng’s power?
"No... no need. He hasn’t really done anything to . He used to frequent my store quite often, even brought quite a few friends over as custors. To be honest, I owe him favors."
"You really are a kind-hearted woman."
A slight smile couldn’t help but appear at the corner of Chen Feng’s mouth as he naturally reached out to take hold of her hand.
Lin Yujiao was initially startled and instinctively tried to pull away, but ultimately her attempt was weak and futile, and Chen Feng still held her hand. The back of her hand was fleshy and soft to the touch, while her palm was slightly rough—a testant to a woman who had started working in her teenage years.
"So, you should have ti today, right? Let’s go out to the county again."
Holding her hand, Chen Feng said this calmly.
"Mm."
Lin Yujiao peeked at Chen Feng, half delighted and half coquettish, and shyly turned her head away, not daring to look at him again.
"Ha ha, then we’ll head back first, take a bath, change clothes, and head straight to the county."
"Are we going this early? Many shops won’t be open at this ti."
"Let’s go first and see."
"Alright."
"That’s my good girl."
Chen Feng reached out his other hand to stroke her hair, and she looked up at him with a puppy-like tender gaze, showing no resistance or dissatisfaction.
She was indeed being very compliant.
Chen Feng was delighted at this sight. It seed that by pure luck, she believed he had taken care of Jiang Chao for her. This type of fortunate stroke was truly unrivaled.
Chen Feng walked with her, hand in hand for a while, before releasing her hand as they neared the town, then they jogged back to their respective hos.
About half an hour later, Chen Feng arrived in his car in front of her store. Lin Yujiao, who had clearly taken great care with her appearance, quickly ca out of the store and got into his car.
Once the car started, Chen Feng slled the faint scent of perfu emanating from Lin Yujiao and said with a smile, "This perfu slls nice. I like it."
Lin Yujiao was slightly pleased and replied with a smile, "I don’t usually wear perfu."
"There’s no need for it normally. But when you’re with , you can spray so occasionally."
"Mm, as long as you like it."
Hearing this, Chen Feng felt his heartbeat increase, and the car’s speed inadvertently picked up.
Ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of the best hotel in the new part of the county.
"You... why are you bringing here?" Although Lin Yujiao was ntally prepared, the way Chen Feng directly brought her to the hotel was still a bit much to take in at once.
In a very serious tone, Chen Feng said, "To give a massage. I’ve done you such a big favor, giving a massage shouldn’t be a problem, right?"
Lin Yujiao certainly didn’t believe it was just for a massage. Her face flushed and her heart started beating faster.
Finally, after Chen Feng got out of the car and opened the door for her, she could only obediently lower her head, get out, and follow him into the hotel.
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