Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 635 The White Glove of a Powerful Family?
Chen went on and on, even sharing anecdotes about some local delicacies to educate people.

For example, shrimp dumplings were a delicacy that existed as early as the Southern Song Dynasty, char siu bao (barbecued pork buns) originated at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, and egg tarts were first introduced by Tao Tao Ju...

These leaders, who have risen through the ranks from the grassroots or have held temporary positions at the grassroots level, possess a wealth of knowledge and can liven up the atmosphere even in this somewhat awkward private room.

Officials within the system who lack the ability to "perform a solo act" will find it difficult to navigate informal settings that require quick ice-breaking.

The female bodyguard realized that this person was not a threat, so she gradually lowered her guard.

Only the middle-aged woman named "Liu Xue," whom Yi Baoyu called "Aunt Liu," continued to observe Chen Zhe.

Yi Baoyu would occasionally sip tea, and when each dish was first served, she would only pick up a couple of bites with her chopsticks and then stop.

Hearing that Chen's words did not meet his expectations, Yi Baoyu pointed out without hesitation: "Can you call the char siu bao here delicious? Yesterday we had char siu bao at Wynn Palace in Macau. The head chef there has an exceptional skill. I heard that the dough alone is kept for seven days. This place is at most the level of a chain store."

"Yes Yes Yes."

Chen did not refute at all, and still said with a smile, "We ordinary people can't go to Macau to enjoy food anytime. Baiyun Hotel is already the ceiling."

Yi Gege glanced at her sideways and said indifferently, "You're not exactly an ordinary person anymore. Take your girlfriends out and have some fun when you have time. Don't just stay cooped up in your career and studies all day."

Upon hearing the word "girlfriend" followed by "them," even the female bodyguard couldn't help but linger her gaze on Director Chen for a couple more seconds.

Chen showed no embarrassment. Instead, he straightened his back a bit and spoke with a touch of solemnity, following Yi Baoyu's words: "We can only say that we are a little more comfortable than ordinary people. But all of this is thanks to those heroic predecessors who sacrificed their lives."

"Without their selfless dedication, how could we, ordinary people, enjoy such a comfortable life?"

Chen's statement is half true and half false.

The person in question was genuinely moved, but it wasn't necessarily Mr. Yi; rather, it was that great man of all time.

The fake part was naturally the praise of Yi Baoyu. For a Celestial Dragon like her who always felt superior, these words hit her sore spot, making her feel even better than if she were being praised personally.

There was an undisguised satisfaction in Yi Baoyu's eyebrows.

Chen glanced quickly at her chest, without the slightest hint of smugness.

Even a seasoned leader like Zheng Weizhong, who has weathered many storms in his official career, would have to admit defeat in the face of his "masterful" rhetoric. Using it to flatter a fool now feels like a waste of talent.

But there's no other way; we still have to rely on this princess as our "nuclear-powered donkey" to continue working for the retrospective and providing shelter from the storm, so we have to indulge her in our words.

In his previous life, Director Chen had demystified these Celestial Dragons.

Some people start with such good resources and platforms, but end up in such a sorry state, which shows how poor their own abilities must be.

However, throughout the entire tea and snack session, Chen Zhe did not ask if Yi Baoyu wanted to be a speaker. If Yi Baoyu had such an interest, she would have brought it up herself.

Seeing that they were almost finished eating, Chen stood up and left the private room.

"Mr. Chen must have gone to pay the bill."

Aunt Liu asked, "Should we tell him that we're on credit and don't need to make a wasted trip?"

"Need not."

Yi Baoyu said casually, "So many people would love to make a trip for us but don't even have the chance."

Aunt Liu hesitated to speak.

She was one of the several orderly who went to Sweden with her back then. Having been with her for so many years, she knows this princess's character very well.

In Sweden, a country with a vast land area, a sparse population, and abundant resources, this approach is perfectly acceptable.

If Xiaoyu could tone down her sharp edges and learn to be more humble when she returns to China, where interpersonal relationships are so deeply ingrained, her path would be much smoother.

But even her own mother, Ms. Xiao, couldn't persuade her. As an old aunt who watched her grow up, all she could do was act like a guard within the old palace walls, preventing her from suffering any hidden losses.

"Aunt Liu."

Yi Baoyu picked up the thin-walled white porcelain teacup, took a sip, and asked, "What do you think of this tea?"

"I think……"

Aunt Liu knew all of Yi Baoyu's plans, including the acquisition [Reply].

I initially thought Chen was a college student, so he would be easy to control. But after meeting and getting to know him, I realized I couldn't understand this young man at all.

But he could openly utter those blatant flatteries, as if he would say whatever Xiaoyu wanted to hear.

There is an old saying: "Those who flatter without fear of shame will surely achieve great things!"
Aunt Liu believed that Chen Zhe was definitely not as mild-mannered as he appeared on the surface, and at least he was not the kind of person who would willingly suffer losses.

"...There is a feeling of facing Minister Yi in Chen Zhe."

Aunt Liu smiled.

"Bullshit!"

Yi Baoyu frowned unhappily: "He's nothing like my third uncle. He can't even compare to him in a single detail!"

"Xiaoyu."

After thinking for a moment, Aunt Liu said cautiously, "I suggest we change the way we cooperate with President Chen. Chairman Xiao also hopes that you can keep a low profile when you return to China. Let's not take over the [Reply] anymore. Just take a share but don't interfere with the specific operations. Then continue to cooperate with Su Hui in other aspects and let him become our front man."

Originally, "white glove" referred to a role in the political and business spheres that assisted in money laundering and the transfer of benefits. Later, its meaning broadened to include a person who represents the interests of a large family in certain areas.

If it were a mutually beneficial partnership, Chen might even have hoped that Old Master Yi could live a little longer, but Gege just wouldn't agree.

"Aunt Liu, what are you saying?"

Yi Baoyu found it somewhat amusing: "Chen was urging me to receive the reply just a few days ago, but you're so kind as to make me return it. Besides, helping him sell phones is also a way of expanding our cooperation."

Seeing that Gege was angry, Aunt Liu had no choice but to shut her mouth.

But she was also thinking, you became the speaker at the press conference and became famous nationwide, while Chen retreated to the background.

Which of you is the one being the front man?

However, this was somewhat subjective and conjectured, and since Chen had also returned with short positions, Aunt Liu didn't say much.

"When I got to the front desk, the waiter said that this meal was on the bill and I didn't need to pay the bill separately."

Chen laughed and said, "Look at me, I've brought in the lifestyle of ordinary people again."

Chen always refers to Yi Baoyu as an "ordinary person" and "a commoner's son," deliberately placing Yi Baoyu in a superior position.

Princess Gege found it pleasant to hear, Aunt Liu found it slightly jarring, and the female bodyguard remained expressionless, as if she couldn't hear anything at all.

After finishing our meal and going downstairs, a bodyguard drove up in a Land Cruiser with a red and black exterior.

At that time, the Guangdong Military Region did indeed have many Land Cruiser Prado and similar vehicles, which may have been related to the preferences of the leaders at the time.

Chen politely helped open the back door, and before Yi Baoyu got in the car, she suddenly said, "I'm going to Meizhou now, I'll return to Guangzhou on the 24th, and go directly to the Pazhou venue on the 25th."

This means that it is confirmed that he will "go out (attend the press conference and take the stage as a speaker)".

Chen was secretly pleased. He wanted to remind Yi Baoyu to take a look at the PPT materials he had sent.

But what came out of his mouth was: "Then have a great time in Meizhou. We will have an engineer specially assigned to assist you with the explanation at the press conference."

"how?"

Yi Baoyu snorted and rolled her eyes at him: "Do you think I'm that useless? I can't even remember or explain this little bit of information?"

"No no."

Director Chen smiled ingratiatingly: "I mainly didn't want these trivial details to take up your time..."

However, Chen Zhe finally noticed a hint of femininity in Yi Baoyu's glance just now, even after the meal.

Just as Chen was dealing with Gege, a group of middle-aged men who looked like leaders came down from another private room in the Baiyun Hotel.

The leader in the lead was elegant and handsome, but when he saw the license plate "粤A77777" at the entrance, he suddenly paused.

Looking up and squinting, he saw Chen Zhe talking to Yi Baoyu.

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