The Beautiful CEO's Personal Mad Doctor

Chapter 431: Chapter 431: Uncle Zhu, I’ll Remember Your Matter

Cheng Yuan was still rather cautious when faced with Zhu Jiang’s plea for help.

”Uncle Zhu, I don’t know the specifics of your situation or what exactly you require. I can’t make any other promises, but I can guarantee an introduction to Director He. As for the final outcome, that will be up to you to negotiate.”

Zhu Jiang was ecstatic. ”That’s wonderful! Just getting an introduction to Director He is already a huge help! Countless people want to visit Director He every day, but they have no way of getting in!”

Cheng Yuan asked, a little curious, ”Uncle Zhu, the Zhu Family’s foundation is in the Provincial City. You were doing so well, why are you looking to make a change?”

Zhu Jiang sighed. ”Because of that last human trafficking case, my ’ineffective handling’ of it left my old superior a little displeased. I can’t make it in Dongshan anymore, heh heh...”

Cheng Yuan’s pupils constricted slightly.

’That old superior again!’

’It seems Uncle Zhu was dragged into this because of me!’

”Uncle Zhu, you suffered such a great injustice to help me. Why didn’t you say something sooner?”

Zhu Jiang gave a wry smile. ”At the time, I didn’t know you had so much power, Xiaoyuan. I didn’t want to distract you with worldly affairs. If your Martial Dao reaches its peak, you’ll have the power to set the rules, just like the Old Dragon King.”

Cheng Yuan gave Zhu Jiang a deep, meaningful look.

Originally, Cheng Yuan hadn’t felt much of a sense of belonging to the Hu and Zhu Families. He had only intended to borrow their influence to become one of their chosen successors.

However, to Cheng Yuan’s surprise, the Hu and Zhu Families had been completely open and devoted to him, giving him their full support.

Cheng Yuan secretly made a resolution. ’If I can one day truly prove my Dao like the Old Dragon King, I will definitely help the Hu and Zhu Families rise to the most dazzling position!’

”Uncle Zhu, here’s a toast to you. I’ll take care of your matter. Just wait for my news.”

”Cheers!”

Cheng Yuan didn’t say much more. He stood up to leave. ”Uncles, I’ll be heading back first.”

”Let’s go together. We’ll make an appearance over there.”

”Alright.”

Led by Cheng Yuan, the two men arrived at the Qingyun Ascending Hall.

CLICK. Cheng Yuan pushed open the door and led the two men into the hall, announcing warmly, ”Everyone, I’ve brought our two distinguished guests!”

Wu Kun remained seated, calm and unperturbed, but the others didn’t dare to be so presumptuous. They all rose to their feet, looking at the two men with some apprehension.

’Are these the two? Mei Xing’an and Gao Qingyuan?’

’They have such a powerful presence!’

’You can tell they’re not ordinary people just by looking at them!’

’But... one of them looks a little familiar, like I’ve seen him somewhere before.’

But for a moment, no one could figure out when they might have seen Mei Xing’an and Gao Qingyuan.

With Wu Renqing absent, the old man should have been the one to take the lead. However, in order to cultivate Wu Kun, he gently nudged his grandson’s arm.

”Xiaokun, your father isn’t here, so you have to step up. The distinguished guests have arrived, why are you still sitting? Hurry and go greet them!”

Wu Kun rolled his eyes in annoyance. ’The mere Mei Xing’an and Gao Qingyuan, do they really deserve me, the Eldest Young Master Wu, to personally get up and greet them?’

’Are they worthy of it?’

However, Wu Kun didn’t go against the old man. He stood up reluctantly and walked forward to greet them.

”Welcome, distinguished guests, and thank you for your well-wishes. Unfortunately, my father has gone to the Shangshanruoshui Hall next door. I will pass on your kind thoughts. You can go back...”

What Wu Kun wanted to say was, ”You can go back now.”

But halfway through his sentence, Wu Kun choked. The arrogance in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a look of utter shock as he stared at the two men!

Wu Kun didn’t recognize Zhu Jiang, but he recognized Ni Zhenjiang in a single glance!

’Holy shit!’

’The guests Cheng Yuan brought aren’t Mei Xing’an and Gao Qingyuan, it’s the City Lord and a distinguished guest from the Provincial City!!’

’Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on?’

’Even Director Niu can’t get the City Lord to come!’

’And Cheng Yuan actually managed to invite him?’

’Cheng Yuan is just an ex-con who got out of prison a few months ago. How could he possibly have the ability or virtue to do this?’

WHOOSH!

A sheet of cold sweat broke out on Wu Kun’s forehead. His once proudly raised chin instantly tucked in, and his straight back hunched over. He squeezed out a fawning, bootlicking smile and bowed to Ni Zhenjiang in an almost sycophantic manner.

”A warm welcome to the City Lord and the distinguished guest from the Provincial City! Please, have the seats of honor, you two leaders! I’ll go get my father right now to offer you both a toast!!”

Ni Zhenjiang raised a hand to stop Wu Kun. ”It’s not very polite to call someone out of another private room. We can wait.”

’The City Lord?’

’A distinguished guest from the Provincial City??’

Everyone was stunned. They stared blankly at Ni Zhenjiang and Zhu Jiang, their minds unable to process what was happening.

’Didn’t they say the distinguished guests Xiaoyuan invited were Mei Xing’an and Gao Qingyuan?’

’How did it suddenly turn into the City Lord and a distinguished guest from the Provincial City?’

The crowd hurriedly pulled out their phones to look at the photo of Wu Renqing with the City Lord.

The photo was a bit blurry, but if you looked closely, you could still make out some details.

They finally confirmed Ni Zhenjiang’s identity!

’It really is the City Lord!’

Everyone finally understood why the City Lord had looked so familiar earlier. They had seen his photo before!

It was just that the photo was of the City Lord’s side profile, and it was a little blurry.

The expressions on everyone’s faces grew even more reverent. Lian Shiqiang and Liu Zhengyun’s legs trembled so badly they nearly fell over. Luckily, their wives caught them in time, saving them from making a scene.

If it had been Mei Xing’an and Gao Qingyuan, the old man could still have pulled rank. But with the City Lord and a distinguished guest from the Provincial City present, how could he dare to act high and mighty?

The old man walked forward, trembling, and enthusiastically shook the hands of Ni Zhenjiang and Zhu Jiang.

”Welcome, a warm welcome to you two leaders for coming to inspect our gathering!”

”Old Master, you seem to be in robust health!”

Ni Zhenjiang and Zhu Jiang were amiable and talkative, and the atmosphere in the Qingyun Ascending Hall became quite harmonious.

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「Meanwhile, in the Shangshanruoshui Hall.」

Niu Jishui was the Director of the Construction Bureau. Even though he didn’t want a grand celebration, many people still showed up uninvited.

The six dining tables in the Shangshanruoshui Hall were packed with people, all of them influential bigwigs from Luocheng.

Bosses with a net worth of less than ten million didn’t even have a designated seat; they could only offer a toast and make a brief appearance.

Wu Renqing and Yu Cuiping watched the lively scene with some envy. ’A Director is a Director, after all! So impressive!’

’When will our family ever command this kind of prestige?’

Wu Renqing’s arrival caused a small commotion.

Because Wu Renqing was, within the Luocheng system, the undisputed rising star of the moment.

Everyone knew that the City Lord held Wu Renqing in high regard, and that Wu Renqing was destined to join Luocheng’s most prestigious list of 11 individuals.

”Director Wu is here?”

”Hello, Director Wu!”

Wu Renqing gave a slight nod to the people greeting him and led Yu Cuiping straight toward Table One.

The atmosphere at Table One was lively. Niu Jishui sat firmly in the host’s seat, exchanging toasts with his colleagues around him.

Spotting Wu Renqing from afar, Niu Jishui’s face immediately lit up. He waved to Wu Renqing from a distance. ”Old Wu? You finally made it! I was about to give up on you!”

Niu Jishui was being polite, but Wu Renqing knew the proper etiquette. He quickly walked forward with Yu Cuiping, came before Niu Jishui, and filled his own glass to the brim.

”Director Niu, my sincerest congratulations! Cui Ping and I would like to offer you a toast!”