"No problem." Nanrong Wanqing nodded and said, "Although Ling Song collaborates with Hongyu Group frequently, besides them, we have many other partners to choose from, so it won’t cause any loss to Hongyu Group anyway."
"Alright, if there’s really any loss, I’ll compensate you later." Ling Chen joked.
As they spoke, Ling Tao walked in from outside. "Uncle Ling, how did it go?" Ling Chen asked.
"Not bad!" Ling Tao nodded with a smile and said, "Thanks to your intervention just now and Miss Nanrong showing up, those people don’t dare to cut ties with the Ling Family, fearing retaliation from you. Except for Ling Song, everyone else supports your father as the Family Patriarch. Now, your father’s position is secure."
"That’s great, finally one big issue is resolved." Ling Chen relaxed and said, "Uncle Ling, now that everything’s taken care of, I’ll head out."
"No rush, it’s rare to be so cheerful today. Later, let’s go out for a al, your dad has already arranged the restaurant. It’ll be a chance for the whole family to get together. Also, you’re the son of the Ling Family Patriarch, so you should get familiar with the family and make so connections."
Since Ling Tao said that, Ling Chen naturally couldn’t refuse. By noon, Ling Chen and Nanrong Wanqing accompanied Yang Qingling and Ling Gengqiu to the restaurant.
By the ti they arrived, Ling Kun and Ling Tao were already at the restaurant, hosting family mbers from the Ling Family Wen Sect. Ling Tao had prepared seats for them at the restaurant. To make the gathering lively, Ling Kun chose to have the banquet in the main hall rather than a private room.
After sitting down, it wasn’t long before the waiter brought dishes that looked, slled, and tasted great to the table. Ling Chen had barely taken a few bites before Ling Tao pulled him aside to propose a toast. Even Nanrong Wanqing was brought along.
Faced with Ling Tao’s invitation, Nanrong Wanqing was montarily stunned, her face flushed as she softly said, "Uncle Ling, I’m not a mber of the Ling Family, occasions like this don’t seem suitable for ."
Ling Tao laughed heartily and said, "No need to be shy, though you’re not now, you’ll sooner or later be part of the Ling Family."
Ling Chen smiled slightly, held Nanrong Wanqing’s hand, and said, "Co with ."
Seeing Ling Chen’s smile, Nanrong Wanqing’s face blushed, but her heart felt sweet. She got up and followed beside Ling Chen, walking towards Ling Kun together.
Seeing Ling Chen and Nanrong Wanqing approaching together, Ling Kun’s smile beca even more radiant.
"Co, let introduce you to everyone." Saying this, Ling Kun led them, proposing toasts table by table.
"Patriarch, when will we be able to attend your son’s wedding?" soone teased. Ling Kun laughed heartily and said, "Soon, soon, I’ll definitely let you know."
After a few drinks, whether from the alcohol or for other reasons, Nanrong Wanqing’s delicate face was as red as a ripe apple, standing adorably beside Ling Chen, looking shy in a way rarely seen.
Two hours later, the al finally ended amid laughter and cheers from everyone. Despite being a bunch of insincere people, at least on the surface, both hosts and guests seed satisfied.
Leaving the restaurant, Ling Chen didn’t follow Ling Kun back to the Ling Household.
"Alright, since you have matters to attend to, you go ahead and take care of them." Ling Kun nodded and said, "As for the martial arts association issue you ntioned last ti, I’ll try to find a way to secure a couple of spots for you."
"Dad, don’t push if it’s really not feasible, I’ll figure it out on my own."
Ling Kun smiled and patted Ling Chen’s shoulder, saying, "We’re father and son, so we’ll handle things together, of course." Then, Ling Kun suddenly lowered his voice, looking at Nanrong Wanqing in the distance teasingly, "Treat my future daughter-in-law well."
Back in the car, Ling Chen asked, "Where are you headed? Back to the company or to my place?"
Nanrong Wanqing checked the ti and shook her head helplessly, "I can’t, I still have to return to the company to host a eting, how about another day? I’ll likely be in Beijing this week."
"Okay, I’ll ask you out next ti we have so ti."
After dropping off Nanrong Wanqing at Hongyu United Investnt Company, Ling Chen directly returned ho, as he had an appointnt later in the afternoon regarding the martial arts association spots.
Arriving at the office, Ling Chen had just entered when Dong Ying knocked and ca in.
"Chairman, the guest you invited has arrived, I’ve arranged for him to be in the reception room."
"Great, I’ll head over right away."
Shortly after, Ling Chen went alone to the reception room, opened the door, and saw a middle-aged man in a suit sitting by the table drinking tea. Ling Chen quickly walked over, smiled, and greeted, "Mr. Ye, sorry to keep you waiting."
"You’ve finally returned," Ye Liangyong said with a squinting smile.
"I was with the family, so it’s a bit late." Ling Chen paused, then shifted the topic, asking, "Mr. Ye, how’s the developnt of Qingyun Martial Arts Hall going lately?"
"Not bad, Qingyun Martial Arts Hall has gained a good reputation in Beijing. We’ve enrolled several hundred students over half a year, and I’m planning to open two branches." Speaking of business, Ye Liangyong said seriously, "Ling Chen, Master has talked to , wanting to run for a position on the martial arts association committee. Honestly, although Qingyun Martial Arts Hall is doing well now, I’m wondering if my experience is enough qualification?"
"Mr. Ye, Qingyun Martial Arts Hall is just a reference point, the most crucial factor is your network." Ling Chen said, "I heard from Mr. He that you often help martial arts community people with problems, so you have many friends in martial arts circles."
"That’s not much, just so effort I could extend. So martial arts folks are engrossed in martial arts and lack other life skills, so I provide them with so funds to help them out of difficulties, but really, they’re just small favors."
"They may seem minor, but they can be impactful at key monts." Ling Chen smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, people in martial arts circles value loyalty and will repay kindness. You might as well seek help from those people, I believe they won’t reject you."
Ye Liangyong contemplated for a while, then nodded, "Alright, I’ll give it a try, but I can’t guarantee success."
"No worries, it’s about effort, as long as we try our best." At this point, Ling Chen seed to recall sothing and asked, "By the way! Mr. Ye, I almost forgot to ask, how’s Little Hua doing?"
Because He Ziyun was busy managing Dragon Tiger Hall, he had sent Little Hua to Beijing for Ye Liangyong to take care of. Thinking back, Little Hua had been with Ye Liangyong for almost half a year, and Ling Chen found himself missing her a bit.
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