"Lang, do you know what Mr. Zheng wants with ?" Ghost tried to probe for information. Zheng Ji was a busy man, always swamped with affairs. To him, Ghost was just a minor figure. This ti, Zheng Ji had Lang invite him over, which couldn’t be just for a casual chat. Honestly, Ghost didn’t really want to have any ties with Zheng Ji, but now that they’ve t, considering Zheng Ji’s substantial influence in East Sea, and his future role as Family Head Zheng, establishing a relationship early could be all gain with no loss.
"Well... Mr. Zheng didn’t specify, and given my position, it’s not appropriate for to ask. But rest assured, Mr. Ye from Yanjing is a good friend of Mr. Zheng’s. Based on this, I’d infer that this banquet is likely sothing good."
"Is that really the case?" Ghost was skeptical. This Lang seed pretty loyal to Zheng Ji. Expanding his influence, Zheng Ji naturally needed to win over more supporters internally while externally, he couldn’t do without people like Lang. All those "dirty" tasks could be handed over to soone like him.
"Of course, while I’m not Mr. Zheng’s confidant, I do know a bit about his character. If he weren’t capable, I wouldn’t work for him." Lang gave Ghost the impression of a savvy veteran, living like a fox, understanding everything, and in simpler terms, high emotional intelligence. He could manage any relationship well, so his judgnt wouldn’t be off.
"Alright then, I’ll wait for you at the hospital tomorrow."
"Okay, let report back to Mr. Zheng." Lang said and then hung up the phone.
"Ahem, will you be going out for a feast tomorrow?" Suddenly, a voice ca from behind Ghost, startling him so much that he nearly dropped his phone. Turning around, he saw Gu Xin looking at him with disdain and a mischievous gaze. The bathroom door had sohow opened, and Ghost realized he was too focused on the conversation. Gu Xin had likely heard the entire discussion, even if she didn’t know all the details. At least she knew soone was inviting him to a banquet, and that soone was referred to as "Mr. Zheng."
"This Zheng Ji, I know him." Gu Xin’s sudden comnt left Ghost baffled. Gu Xin was just a nurse, while Zheng Ji was a big deal. How did they know each other?
"Y-you’ve got it wrong, we don’t know each other. Oh no, I know of him; he doesn’t know ," Gu Xin quickly clarified. "Previously, during a hospital eting, the leader ntioned that Zheng Ji is a major donor for our hospital, annually contributing large sums for purchasing new dical equipnt and routine maintenance."
"I’ve heard he’s an entrepreneur from East Sea, quite young, and already worth billions."
Gu Xin shared the information she knew, which was generally correct. Indeed, Zheng Ji was impressive at a young age, despite family influence. However, claiming he’s worth billions is incorrect; it’s likely... trillions. Besides money, he also had many cultivators from the Zheng Family, which money alone couldn’t buy.
"Li, how do you know him?" Before Ghost could respond, Gu Xin asked back.
"Uh, it was by chance, I helped him out, and over ti, he got to know ." Ghost didn’t want to disclose matters related to Netherworld Palace, so he found an excuse. After all, it’s not like Gu Xin could verify it.
"Really?" Gu Xin seed skeptical, "But I also heard Lang’s na. He’s not a good person."
"Co on, with n’s affairs, you wouldn’t understand." Ghost brushed it off. "Don’t worry, Lang is also under Zheng Ji. Since we’re friends, Lang naturally must treat with respect."
"Ahem, alright. But... why are you keeping this from ? Since you know Zheng Ji, why didn’t you tell ? Are you planning to hide this again?" Gu Xin’s flood of questions left Ghost unable to respond.
"Of course... not at all. It’s just sothing recent; I planned to tell you sooner or later." Ghost put on a smile. "Since you already know, I’ll go to the banquet tomorrow."
"Hold on." Gu Xin abruptly stopped him "As your girlfriend, can I go?"
"Ah." Ghost exclaid, surprised that Gu Xin wanted to attend the banquet. But was it really okay? Zheng Ji had only invited him. Even though his fortune was vast, it’s not like he would mind an extra mouth, but... it seed a bit impolite.
"Why not? After all, you know Zheng Ji. Unless... you have a secret to discuss?" Gu Xin wasn’t satisfied with Ghost’s reaction. If it weren’t a secret, Lang could have simply relayed the ssage. If it required a face-to-face, it must be sothing significant.
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The next evening.
Eventually, Ghost couldn’t refuse Gu Xin. Every man in the world can’t go against their girlfriend. Gu Xin wasn’t soone materialistic or who loved petty gains. Even though the restaurant Zheng Ji invited him to served dishes costing as much as the monthly salary of an ordinary white-collar worker in East Sea, Gu Xin wasn’t particularly eager to indulge. Plus, the environnt didn’t suit "reckless" dining. Gu Xin preferred being ho, gnawing chicken feet, and enjoying BBQ while watching a ga. Her only reason for coming this ti was to observe Ghost, or rather, spy on Zheng Ji.
Her focus was on the conversations between these two n. Gu Xin didn’t seek vast wealth in life, just wanted to be grounded, living a stable life. She hoped Ghost wouldn’t encounter misfortune again. Unless Zheng Ji valued Ghost’s skills, why would he bother befriending him? In Gu Xin’s mind, Zheng Ji likely wanted to use Ghost’s abilities for "dirty" tasks, offering substantial rewards. Gu Xin would never allow Ghost to do such.
"Welco, Mr. Gu." As soon as they arrived at the hotel’s entrance, two rows of tall greeters stood on either side, bowing deeply to Ghost. Having regained his mories, he was unfazed, though Gu Xin was quite startled.
"Haha, it’s an honor that Mr. Gu graces us." A person erged from the main doorway, none other than the eldest son of the Zheng Family, Zheng Ji.
"And this must be... Miss Gu Xin, pleased to et you."
"Mr. Zheng, we et again." Ghost responded.
"The wind is strong outside, let’s head in."
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