After dealing with the matters of the secret base, Xiao Zheng returned to the hotel. As for Long Qie, Xiao Zheng instructed him to continue monitoring Hozon’s movents.
Having previously looked into Hozon’s background, Xiao Zheng knew this man was ruthlessly decisive in his actions, never putting off revenge until the next day, and he believed Hozon would likely strike once more in the near future.
Although Sky Net had already eliminated most of Legend’s forces, this was after all Legend’s stronghold, and no one could be certain what power Hozon still commanded.
Upon returning to the hotel, Xiao Zheng saw a man dressed in a suit, looking refined and cultured, speaking with Leng Ruobing. The two appeared to be enjoying a hearty conversation.
Moreover, the man spoke fluent Chinese.
"Hmm?"
Xiao Zheng felt a bit puzzled and walked over.
At that mont, the man in the suit saw Xiao Zheng, his expression imdiately animated. While he was still talking to Leng Ruobing, he didn’t care about that anymore and quickly walked over, excitedly saying, "Are you Mr. Xiao?"
Xiao Zheng nodded and replied, "I am Xiao Zheng. Who are you? Do you need sothing from ?"
The man in the suit introduced himself, saying, "My na is Ban ng, secretary to Chairman Lan Ganhen of the Jewelry Federation. This ti, on behalf of Chairman Lan Ganhen, I am here to extend an invitation to Miss Leng and Mr. Xiao to attend a small dinner we are hosting.
Yesterday, in a mont of crisis, Mr. Xiao saved Chairman Lan Ganhen’s life amidst the chaos. The chairman is deeply grateful and wishes to use this opportunity to express his gratitude."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng casually smiled and said, "I’m not the one who makes decisions here; I’m just a minor manager under President Leng, and I listen to her in everything."
With that, he smiled and glanced at Leng Ruobing.
"President Leng?"
Secretary Ban ng, hearing this, turned to look at Leng Ruobing and very politely and respectfully said, "May I know if Miss Leng is willing to attend this dinner?"
One of the reasons Leng Ruobing had co to this country of T was to establish a partnership with the Jewelry Federation, so she naturally nodded promptly and smiled, saying, "It would be my honor."
Seeing his mission accomplished, Ban ng was pleased and imdiately said, "Since both of you have agreed, I shall take my leave. Shortly, I will arrange for our company’s vehicle to co and pick you both up."
"Okay."
Leng Ruobing nodded.
Ban ng then left.
Suddenly, only Leng Ruobing and Xiao Zheng were left. Leng Ruobing’s bright eyes were fixed on Xiao Zheng, and she said nothing, making Xiao Zheng feel a bit awkward.
"Wife, although I am quite handso, you don’t have to look at with such infatuation," Xiao Zheng said with a chuckle, teasing her.
Leng Ruobing, long immune to Xiao Zheng’s slick tongue, paid no attention to that, her eyes sincerely fixed on Xiao Zheng as she said, "Thank you."
Usually as cold as frost, Leng Ruobing was unceremonious with everyone, so her sincerity now gave off a strangely charming allure.
Xiao Zheng was montarily stunned, then waved it off carelessly with a smile, saying, "What’s there to thank for."
But Leng Ruobing shook her head, earnestly saying, "No, I understand the situation that day. At that ti, you first saved from a sniper’s gun, and later, when the sniper had Chairman Lan Ganhen in his sights, you stepped in and tackled him, preventing him from getting shot.
The whole process was very dangerous. Any mistake could have cost you your life. You didn’t know Chairman Lan, and the only reason you saved him was because of ..."
As she spoke, Leng Ruobing’s voice lowered, and a blush crept over her face, the embarrassnt showing.
Seeing this, Xiao Zheng was slightly taken aback. Leng Ruobing, now with a flush on her cheeks, radiant as a peach blossom, exuded a shy look that was incredibly moving on the usually icy president’s face.
Feeling a stir in his heart, Xiao Zheng leaned down and kissed her.
"Ah... you..."
Leng Ruobing was startled by this sudden attack, retreating in panic like a deer, her face growing even redder as she angrily looked at Xiao Zheng, "What are you doing!"
Xiao Zheng chuckled, "Wife, you’re too beautiful, I couldn’t help myself."
"Hmph!"
Leng Ruobing snorted but didn’t say anything else. She just glared at Xiao Zheng before turning around and going back to her room.
In her heart, Leng Ruobing had many questions, such as where Xiao Zheng had gone after rescuing Lan Ganhen the day before. However, she was a wise woman and knew that there must be so secrets that Xiao Zheng couldn’t share with her, so she didn’t ask.
She believed that one day, Xiao Zheng would tell her everything voluntarily.
...
Night.
Ban ng drove an extended version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom to the hotel, picked up Xiao Zheng and Leng Ruobing, and drove them out of the Bangkok city center to an imposing and magnificent villa.
After getting out of the car, Ban ng led the two to a reception room, which was decorated simply but exuded a sense of luxury.
Xiao Zheng looked around and saw Lan Ganhen, whom he had saved before, and two n in their forties or fifties in the reception room.
If Xiao Zheng wasn’t mistaken, they should be Lan Ganhen’s two sons.
"Hahaha, it’s a great honor for Mr. Xiao and Miss Leng to grace my humble abode."
As soon as Lan Ganhen saw Xiao Zheng enter, he burst into laughter, stood up, and quickly walked over to Xiao Zheng, warmly taking his hands.
"Please, have a seat," he said, urging them earnestly.
Lan Ganhen spoke fluent Chinese and his hospitality closely resembled that of Huaxia.
"Hehe, Chairman Lan is too kind," Xiao Zheng said with a light smile, and both he and Leng Ruobing sat down.
"During the attack when I was targeted by a sniper rifle, I faced certain death. If Mr. Xiao hadn’t bravely stepped forward, I would have been a goner," said Lan Ganhen with feeling.
Xiao Zheng chuckled, "It was just a lift of my hand, please don’t mind it."
However, Lan Ganhen solemnly said, "To Mr. Xiao, although it was a favor done with ease, to , it’s the grace of rebirth. A favor of a drop of water should be repaid with a spring. Moreover, how can one not repay a life-saving grace?
"Our country, T, has admired the culture of Huaxia from early on, and for a long ti, we were even a tributary state to Huaxia. The virtues of benevolence, righteousness, loyalty, and honesty lauded by Huaxia are also what our country T deeply admires and has been continuously learning from. If one does not repay a debt of gratitude, how are we any different from the barbarians that Huaxia speaks of?"
Hearing this, Xiao Zheng gave Lan Ganhen a second look.
No wonder Lan Ganhen had been able to establish such an enterprise; just this perception alone was not sothing ordinary people could compare with.
Since ancient tis, Huaxia has had a tradition of ’Confucian businessn’, and Lan Ganhen’s behavior indeed showed a bit of the manner of a Confucian businessman.
Such a man would make an excellent partner.
After glancing at Leng Ruobing, Xiao Zheng chuckled and said, "Since Boss Lan has said so much, there is actually a request I have."
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