Chapter 1257: 867 The youth that you know, I know, and he knows
“District Chief Zhang, this is my classmate and also my future business partner, Wu Yufei.”
On the day of the official signing, Jiang Chen specially called Wu Yufei over.
In business, having good relations with the local governnt is an essential foundation.
“Hello, District Chief Zhang.”
No doubt about it.
Wu Yufei must have t nurous leaders from various industries, but eting such a high-ranking official was undoubtedly a first for her.
Just half a month ago, she was an ordinary sales clerk, and her performance was comndable. It was evident that she had done plenty of psychological preparation before coming, as her smile was elegant and courteous, neither obsequious nor arrogant.
District Chief Zhang smiled kindly, taking a good look at the young lady in the won’s business suit, “It seems our River City is about to see another prominent female entrepreneur.”
“District Chief Zhang, you’re flattering .”
Wu Yufei responded calmly, though she instinctively glanced at Jiang Chen while replying.
For soone navigating the political waters, the skill of reading people and situations is naturally top-notch.
However, he was not concerned about the true nature of the relationship between these two young people, whether it was just classmates or sothing more.
As long as the issue weighing on his heart could be properly resolved, that would be sufficient.
“Miss Wu, rest assured, the internal misconduct and law-breaking at Kangrun are being thoroughly investigated by the relevant departnts. Of course, the hospitals involved are also being scrutinized. Our stance on this matter is to handle it strictly and severely, ensuring that the culprits are all brought to light without any leniency, providing Miss Wu and the general public with satisfactory answers!”
Look at that.
The art of speaking.
“Thank you, District Chief Zhang.”
“No need to thank , this is our duty and obligation as officials.”
After the signing ceremony was completed, Jiang Chen and Wu Yufei were invited to stay for a al, but Jiang Chen declined with a joke about not wanting to create misunderstandings.
The other party did not insist.
“There shouldn’t be any trouble. If there really are unsolvable problems, you know who to look for, right?”
Wu Yufei nodded imdiately, like a well-behaved student facing her teacher, “District Chief Zhang just called .”
Jiang Chen smiled slightly, “Get in the car.”
Wu Yufei obediently followed behind him; Jiang Chen did not help open the car door like a gentleman. She opened the Cullinan’s door herself and sat in the front passenger seat.
“Did you get the company registered?”
“Yes, waiting for approval from the Industry and Comrce Bureau.”
“Take it step by step, don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Besides, with the old discipline inspection official and Xie Wendong helping out, there shouldn’t be major problems.”
“Did you also go through it step by step?”
Wu Yufei asked.
“I studied economics, so I should be a bit more competent than you guys.”
Jiang Chen drove towards the riverbank, and by the ti they arrived, the sunset had already t the river’s surface.
Outside a café by the riverbank, Xie Wendong and Ouyang Qing were already seated. Seeing the rarely-seen Cullinan, they imdiately waved.
Jiang Chen parked the car and walked over with Wu Yufei.
Apart from selling drinks, this café was also famous for its barbecue, and the low table already had a barbecue grill set up.
The river breeze gently blew, lifting Wu Yufei’s hair.
Many nearby custors were drawn to her presence and followed her movents with their eyes.
“Tsk tsk, from a distance, I thought a female CEO was coming.”
Xie Wendong feigned a posture, “Jiang Chen, weren’t you outshone today?”
“Isn’t it just a little sweetheart?”
Wu Yufei joked back, lightly teasing herself, but imdiately noticed Ouyang Qing’s odd look and realized her joke might have been inappropriate. She hurriedly glanced at Jiang Chen.
Fortunately, the other party didn’t mind.
“Who’s treating today?”
Smiling, Jiang Chen asked as he sat on a small stool.
“Of course, it’s…”
Xie Wendong dragged out the sound, then suddenly changed his tone, “the old discipline inspection official.”
“Look at your stinginess; you’ll never find a wife like that.”
Ouyang Qing scornfully mocked.
Wu Yufei tidied her hair and sat down with a smile.
“Everyone has to drink today, alright.”
Before giving Jiang Chen a chance to refuse, Xie Wendong pre-emptively stated, “I’ll cover the cost of the designated driver.”
Jiang Chen smiled and didn’t push back, “Then I must drink sothing good.”
“There’s no good stuff, I can only afford beer.”
Ouyang Qing said “honestly.”
Everyone laughed.
As night fell, the afterglow slowly faded.
The street lights ca on.
Nearby, glasses were being knocked together, and voices were raised in enthusiastic conversation.
The evening breeze, the riverside, beer, barbecue… What a pleasant scene.
“This is life, indeed.”
Xie Wendong drank the ice beer heartily.
“Looking at your belly, you must’ve drunk a lot before.”
“Before, it was survival.”
Xie Wendong said, “Old discipline officer, don’t you think we should toast Jiang Chen?”
Ouyang Qing looked at Jiang Chen.
“Alright, we’re all friends here. If we’re going to toast, there should be plenty of opportunities in the future.”
Jiang Chen said with a light chuckle.
Ouyang Qing and Xie Wendong didn’t understand, but Wu Yufei seed to grasp his aning. She looked at the faces of her two old classmates, smiled knowingly.
“That’s right, let’s just go with Jiang Chen’s suggestion and keep it relaxed.”
Xie Wendong also knew that such a significant kindness wasn’t sothing that a few toasts could repay.
“Who would’ve thought, after so many years, we would still be sitting together, drinking. Destiny is truly wondrous.”
Though not much alcohol had been consud, the forr academic achiever seed to have entered the zone, filled with emotion.
“Isn’t it true?”
Wu Yufei chuckled lightly, holding a skewer in her hand.
Xie Wendong looked nostalgic, “I rember I once wanted to join the aerospace institute and beco a scientist.”
“Wow, I didn’t expect your aspirations to be so lofty.”
Ouyang Qing cocked her head, looking as if she were seeing him in a new light.
“I’m being honest. Rember in sophomore year when pilots ca to our school for recruitnt? I even signed up, but failed the dical exam because I was too short. Back then, I thought if I couldn’t beco a pilot, being a scientist would be my backup.”
“Feeling you’re soone is more important than actually being soone. Perhaps in another tiline, you’ve already achieved your dream and beco a scientist.”
Ouyang Qing didn’t mock anymore.
“Old discipline officer, what about you?”
Xie Wendong asked.
Ouyang Qing turned the skewers on the grill, “I’m not like you. I don’t have such high ideals. I just wanted to live independently, not relying on n.”
Xie Wendong gave a thumbs-up, “Old discipline officer, that’s actually a pretty respectable ideal.”
Wu Yufei was amused and laughed,
Jiang Chen laughed without saying a word.
Ouyang Qing squinted, “I feel like you’re insulting . Are you looking down on us won?”
“No!”
Such an accusation was sothing Xie Wendong wouldn’t dare to bear. He quickly shook his head, unsure how to explain further.
Fortunately, Jiang Chen helped him out.
“Old discipline officer has already achieved her ideal now, hasn’t she?”
“Jiang Chen, what’s your ideal?”
Xie Wendong seized the opportunity to swiftly change the topic.
Wu Yufei and Ouyang Qing both looked over.
Jiang Chen took a sip of ice beer; since it was a small bottle, he didn’t use a glass. He held the bottle, silent for a while, “I never really had ideals. Back then, I just hoped my parents wouldn’t have to worry about .”
Everyone fell silent.
They all knew a little about Jiang Chen’s family situation.
“Your parents must be proud of you now.”
Jiang Chen turned his head.
Wu Yufei, neither dodging nor avoiding, looked him in the eyes, the light reflected in her eyes.
Jiang Chen’s lips curled up.
“Thank you.”
“Let’s eat skewers, eat skewers.”
Xie Wendong shouted.
“Do you all rember our physics teacher?” Ouyang Qing, in sync, also changed the subject.
“Will you rember tomorrow, the diary you wrote yesterday
Will you still be longing tomorrow, for the you who used to cry the most
The teachers have all forgotten the you who couldn’t guess the answers
I only rembered you when I flipped through photos by chance…”
The singing ca with the river breeze.
It turned out to be a table of patrons nearby singing with the joy of drink, all young people, both male and female, probably in their twenties and not long out of college.
The nostalgic lody drifted and spread, causing many patrons at other tables to involuntarily start humming along.
Xie Wendong also tapped his chopsticks, keeping ti.
“Did the ambitions of the past get fulfilled?
Is there no choice but to morialize it now?
As ti dries the ideals
The real can never be found again…”
From “Your Desk Mate” to “Old Boy”.
By the light of street lamps and charcoal fires, you could see the faint shimr of tears in so people’s eyes, reminiscent of mories from the past.
Xie Wendong beat his chopsticks, his humming reaching higher pitches.
This ti, Ouyang Qing didn’t mock him.
Just as no one mocked those whose eyes were brimming with tears.
“Have you ever dread of returning to the high school classroom?”
Nearby, a soft voice whispered.
Jiang Chen took a sip of beer, smiling faintly, “Who hasn’t?”
Wu Yufei looked towards the table of young people singing, who were now cheering loudly.
In this increasingly petulant era, no one seed to reprimand them.
Perhaps the custors around were strangers to each other, but it was a shared understanding of youthful years experienced.
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