Chapter 2263: Chapter 2264: Missing You
Hearing what Li Qingxi had said, Wu Zhaoyou looked at him with an expression that showed slight dissatisfaction.
“Director Lin, why have you co here? Has sothing happened?”
“I bought all the apartnts in the complex, didn’t I? Now there’s a hole in the fence, and the property managent has been dragging their feet for over a month without fixing it. My dad and I ca to reason with them, and they haven’t given us a proper explanation.”
“You bought them…”
Li Qingxi and the property staff were shocked.
They had always thought that the apartnt was rented to them at a low price by a kind-hearted social benefactor; they never imagined it had been purchased by the orphanage.
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But an apartnt complex would cost at least several billion, how could a truck driver like him possibly afford it?
“I’m aware of the situation now. Let’s go; I’ll take care of it.”
“Thank you for the trouble.”
After a brief conversation, the three n left, but Wu Zhaoyou’s driver stayed behind. He gave Li Qingxi a cold look and said,
“The person who just ca in is Secretary Wu from Yang City. Soone will deal with you guys later; just wait for the notice.”
Leaving those words, Wu Zhaoyou’s driver didn’t say anything else and turned to leave.
Li Qingxi stood there, confused, and it took him a long while to collect himself.
“He, he just said… that middle-aged man is the top official of Yang City…”
“I, I didn’t know either…”
The staff mber was also stunned because they knew exactly how high-ranking that official was, and he was definitely not soone they could afford to offend.
“Could there be so misunderstanding here? Why would such a big figure co here?”
The security guard ventured.
“That’s quite possible.” The staff mber said,
“We can check his photo online to know for sure.”
“Right, right, right, let’s check it out quickly.”
Li Qingxi hurriedly took out his phone and searched online, only to indeed find Wu Zhaoyou’s photo.
And the clothes he was wearing were almost the sa!
Snap!
Li Qingxi’s phone dropped to the ground, and he was completely dumbfounded.
“Manager, you seed to have been quite disrespectful to him just now.”
Li Qingxi was even more confused.
…
anwhile, Lin Yi and the others were already in the car. Zhao Quanfu, not wanting to delay Lin Yi’s business eting, went back on foot.
“Secretary Wu, what can I do for you? With our relationship, you can just tell what you need, and if it’s within my power, I definitely won’t shirk my responsibilities.”
“It’s nothing serious,” Wu Zhaoyou said with a smile,
“After New Year’s Day, on the second, there’s a tradition in Yang City, where we host an annual business eting, an invitation-only event without any of those ssy people around. I wanted to ask if you have ti to co along and add so prestige to our eting.”
“That’s too kind of you to say,” Lin Yi said with a hearty laugh, “If you praise like this, I might just get carried away.”
“Ha ha, it’s well-deserved. With Lingyun Group’s influence in China, if you attend, the annual business eting for entrepreneurs will indeed shine even brighter.”
“You flatter .” Lin Yi said with a smile,
“I’ll definitely be there on ti on the second.”
“Then it’s settled, I’ll wait for your arrival.”
“A deal, then.”
After chatting for a while in the car, when they reached the orphanage, Lin Yi and Qu Xuanhe got out.
“Bro, you’re really sothing,” Qu Xuanhe said admiringly,
“Wu Zhaoyou, such a significant figure, personally ca to invite you, an entrepreneur from Zhong Hai, to attend a local annual eting. Not just anyone receives such treatnt.”
“It’s just a schmoozing event. If there were any real business to discuss, it certainly wouldn’t happen there.” Lin Yi said,
“If you’re free, I could take you there to have a look.”
“Heh, thanks Second Bro.”
The two chatted as they went back ho.
Upon returning ho, only a few dishes had been served, and Ning Yue was sitting aside, speaking sternly to Liu Lei, her expression serious.
Ji Qingyan stood by, occasionally chipping in with so persuasion.
Although he was already in his second year of high school, in Ji Qingyan’s eyes, Liu Lei was still just a kid, who would naturally sort himself out once he entered society.
Just like Lin Yi.
Lin Yi approached and took hold of Ji Qingyan, pulling her out of the room.
“You shouldn’t get involved in this, let Ning Yue handle it.”
“Isn’t it a bit too much? Big brother laid hands on him, and Ning Yue also lectured him. It’s the holiday season; is it necessary?”
“You don’t understand. This needs to be taught.” Lin Yi said,
“Today’s junior high and high school students are much more fierce than we were. Just on big brother’s say-so, they’d dare to wield a knife and stab soone, not thinking of the consequences. If he’s really like that, he’ll be finished in the future.”
“Is it really that horrible?” Ji Qingyan was a bit incredulous.
This was quite different from her understanding, as children from wealthy families like hers couldn’t comprehend the lives of those less fortunate.
“It’s worse than you think, so just stay out of it.” Lin Yi said,
“It’s only because my mom is getting old; otherwise, a feather duster would have been put to use a long ti ago, making him too afraid to even sit on a chair.”
“Um… that would really make his butt swell.”
“If you don’t do it like this, how can you teach a lesson?”
“Did you also experience this when you were young?”
“Of course.”
Ji Qingyan laughed beautifully, “I never went through that when I was small.”
Lin Yi looked down and glanced at Ji Qingyan’s posterior.
“Even if my butt swelled up, it wouldn’t be as perky as yours.”
“Stop it, you’re so annoying.” Ji Qingyan said with her cheeks blushing.
Lin Yi laughed heartily, then joined Ji Qingyan at the dining table, waiting to eat.
alti at the orphanage was always the liveliest ti of the day.
Dozens of people split among several tables appeared incredibly lively.
“Daughter-in-law, Ning Yue is starting to show; you two should also hurry up,” Wang Cuiping said during the al, “I hope our family can celebrate double happiness next year.”
Ji Qingyan was at a loss for words.
They hadn’t even obtained a marriage license, much less married; it wasn’t ti to think about having children.
“You’d better talk less; the two haven’t even married yet. What children are you talking about?” Zhao Quanfu said,
“Your family has a son, and they have a daughter; don’t just think about taking advantage.”
“What advantage have I taken? She will be my daughter-in-law sooner or later, so what does it matter if she has a child sooner or later?”
“That’s not how it works; you need to follow the rules.”
Zhao Quanfu then gave Ji Qingyan a piece of pork rib.
“My future daughter-in-law, don’t mind her lack of experience. Whenever you want to have a child is up to you; it’s nobody else’s business.”
Ji Qingyan giggled. At this mont, the best response was to say nothing, thus offending neither side.
Just then, Wang Dongdong rushed in from outside.
“Mom, Sister Yan, Brother Xiao Lei said he’s leaving, but Aunty Wang won’t let him, and they started arguing.”
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