Don't get married if you're reborn.

Chapter 475 Righteousness Turns Evil (10K)

Zeng Wenjie's words left Zeng Mi feeling both amused and exasperated.

It seems that is indeed the case...

For business people, being honest and upright is almost a sin.

The real world is so magical. Everyone advocates honesty and integrity, but if someone follows this principle, they will end up being a fool.

Then, Zeng Wenjie received a phone call from Fu Yong.

“Boss Zeng, we can’t find Wenxue Gu and his family. They said they moved away not long ago,” Fu Yong said in a somewhat serious tone.

"They moved? Did they say where they moved to?" Zeng Wenjie asked.

"They said they were going abroad to Canada or somewhere, but I asked around and they weren't really sure. They just said that a distant relative came to visit them and asked them to move abroad with them," Fu Yong said.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Wenjie frowned and slowly said, "In that case, forget it. Come back."

He hadn't expected this outcome; the entire Wenxue Gu family had actually gone abroad?
Logically speaking, this family shouldn't have the ability to live abroad, so why did they suddenly go abroad? Moreover, it was a distant relative who found them and helped them move.

There's definitely something fishy going on here; I just don't know if it was done by people from Nine City Capital.

Seeing the serious look on Zeng Wenjie's face, Zeng Mi couldn't help but ask, "What happened?"

Zeng Wenjie put his phone back in his pocket and said, "It happened last year, and it has something to do with Feng Xiao."

He recounted what had happened, and Zeng Mi, upon hearing it, also felt that he was indeed incredibly audacious, daring to do anything at such a young age!
Are they really not afraid of something unexpected happening along the way, and then spending the rest of their lives behind bars?

"There's no need to worry too much. If Nine City Capital really tries to use this to target me, I have ways to deal with it," Zeng Wenjie said calmly.

However, if Nine City Capital were to snatch away the literary talent from Gu Yijia and then dump him at a crucial moment, it would still have a significant impact on his reputation.

Fortunately, with Zhuang Aimin keeping things in check, Nine City Capital had to think twice about the consequences of doing so.

As Zeng Wenjie was talking to Zeng Mi, his phone rang with a call from Brother Ma.

“Mr. Ma!” Zeng Wenjie said with a smile, “The WG platform has seen rapid growth in the past few days, which is very encouraging. We plan to launch our first game for sale at the end of May.”

Little Ma said, "This is good news. Um, Mr. Zeng, Ms. Tang Xi wants to speak with you on the phone."

Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but think of the aloof goddess with a beauty mark under her eye that he met at Tencent's headquarters. She was about the same age as Ye Yixuan, but she was a major shareholder of Tencent.

However, Zeng Wenjie and she didn't have any interaction at all, and they never met again after that first meeting.

"Huh?" Zeng Wenjie was taken aback.

Little Ma had already handed the phone to Tang Xi, and then he heard this aloof and elegant lady say with a smile, "Is President Zeng looking for someone lately?"

Zeng Wenjie was taken aback and asked, "How did you know?"

Tang Xi said, "No need to look anymore. I've already sent them abroad. They won't be coming back."

Zeng Wenjie was taken aback, not expecting the situation to take such a turn so quickly, but he immediately became vigilant!

There's no such thing as a free lunch. The fact that Tang Xi, a woman he had absolutely no connection with, knew about his kidnapping across provinces and even managed to take control of the kidnapper and send him abroad first gave people a very strange feeling.

“So it was you, Ms. Tang, who did this. How can I thank you?” Zeng Wenjie asked.

Tang Xi was silent for a moment, then said, "I will give you a list, and you can take a look at it for me. This will be my way of thanking you."

Zeng Wenjie asked in surprise, "What list?"

Tang Xi said, "I have a list of some companies I've recently invested in. Can you help me scout out any potential problems?"

Zeng Wenjie then said, "Ms. Tang, you have your own reliable investment team, why do you need to come to me?"

Tang Xi's voice carried a hint of amusement, "I've done you such a big favor, and now you're trying to shirk a small one, is that it?"

Zeng Wenjie sighed and said, "Alright, send me the list and I'll take a look at it carefully. I hope it can help you."

Tang Xi said, "I'll hang up now, we'll talk later."

After hanging up the phone, Zeng Wenjie fell silent, having roughly figured something out.

“There’s no need to worry about that anymore. The Wenxue Gu family was sent abroad by someone I have a business relationship with,” Zeng Wenjie said with a smile to Zeng Mi.

"Phew, that puts my mind at ease!" Zeng Mi sighed with relief.

Zeng Wenjie changed the subject, saying, "By the way, did you suddenly go to Wushui County because I told you before that I went to Wushui County?"

Zeng Mi simply smiled and did not explain the truth.

She went on the same day as Zeng Wenjie, and even saw them on the train. At that time, she was quite panicked.

Zeng Mi felt that Wushui County was indeed a good place, with beautiful scenery and a slow pace of life, making it suitable for retirement.

“Next time you want to go somewhere, I’ll try my best to go with you if I can find the time. It’s not safe for you to go alone.” Zeng Wenjie said sincerely, holding Zeng Mi’s hand.

Zeng Mi was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Alright, don't make excuses to refuse."

Zeng Wenjie said, "Of course not!"

With Zeng Wenjie's appearance at the company, people's hearts were at ease. Before that, everyone was genuinely afraid that if the boss was sent to jail, no one would pay salaries.

Moreover, this audit process is quick in and quick out.

Soon, the official announcement was released, and the entire process was documented by reporters on site to prevent anyone from suspecting that it was fake or that the authorities were protecting Zeng Wenjie.

After the announcement was issued, everyone was stunned. Marleneia was a clean and honest company from top to bottom! You couldn't find a single fault with it except that it was a foreign brand run by Chinese people.

The news shocked the industry.

Because Feng Xiao's background is not clean, in theory, major problems should be found, such as money laundering, tax evasion, and various illegal operations.

However, Marlene was clean from top to bottom; every transaction was clear, and every month's taxes were settled in detail.

Most importantly, the salaries and bonuses paid to employees are very high, and every employee enjoys five social insurances and one housing fund. The benefits are even better than holding a government job!

At this moment, Yan Xueyou stared dumbfounded at the results announcement on the computer, and said in utter shock, "Impossible, Young Master Lin, this company can't be this clean. There isn't even a single violation? They don't even deduct employee wages?!"

Almost 80% of companies engage in the shameful practice of withholding employees' wages.

Lin Dong, dressed in a handmade suit and wearing frameless glasses, calmly adjusted his glasses after hearing this, unlike Yan Xueyou who lost his composure.

"Is it fake?" Yan Xueyou couldn't help but ask.

“There’s no question of fabrication, because the authorities don’t care about Feng Xiao; they care about Zeng Wenjie. If a real problem is found, even if Zeng Wenjie doesn’t care, they will force Feng Xiao to take the blame.” Lin Dong smiled helplessly. “All I can say is that Zeng Wenjie is unbelievably clean.”

Yan Xueyou was completely stunned, muttering to himself, "Could I have actually believed all those nonsense he spouted in public? Was he really fighting for the great rise of the Chinese nation?"

After saying this, he burst into laughter, shaking his head repeatedly, and said, "Damn it, to be honest, this is the first time in my life I've seen such an honest idiot in business! No, he's the second. The first was that guy surnamed Yu from the Central Plains Province..."

Lin Dong said seriously, "People this age are often arrogant, thinking they are the smartest in the world, and they simply won't listen to the advice of those who have been through it all. Moreover, he has achieved so much, so he should be even more convinced that he is the best in the world. Why is it that he doesn't even have a single clever move?"

Marlenia couldn't find even the slightest problem, and the employee benefits were so generous. It's like a company with an evil conscience!
Feng Xiao came from the Yanjing circle and knew a lot about those unorthodox and shady ways of making money, yet she didn't use any of them? She just honestly earned clean money and hard-earned money?

Especially for foreign brands, there is so much room for maneuver, but with such a wide range of opportunities right in front of them, they simply choose not to take advantage of them and operate on a "you get what you pay for" basis.

Even Lin Dong, who had seen many storms, couldn't help but wonder, how could there be such a righteous person who was so wicked? Few business people are willing to pay taxes voluntarily; they are all passive, and they always have to play some roundabout tricks.

"Even if he's an honest man, Feng Xiao isn't!" Lin Dong muttered, puzzled.

Feng Xiao is indeed not an honest person, but Marlenia is Zeng Wenjie's business, and he has repeatedly emphasized that everything must be done in accordance with rules and regulations, and employees must be treated in accordance with the Labor Law.

When people ask him how he built such a large and popular company, he can confidently say, "I don't know, I just follow the Labor Law!"

It's all thanks to the contrast with its competitors!

Yan Xueyou said, "Is Zeng Wenjie only one-track mind?"

Lin Dong was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, this person is terrifying. He can resist temptation, he made contingency plans from the very beginning of his business, and he has great confidence that he can quickly accumulate initial capital without relying on any crooked means... In short, we are now complete enemies."

Yan Xueyou sneered, "If he has the guts, let him come to Beijing and cause us trouble. Let's show him the difference between the rich and the poor!"

Lin Dong sighed and said, "It's a pity that I can't use the Feng family's connections."

Then, he chuckled self-deprecatingly and said, "I never expected that a little targeting would turn into an advantage. Now, all of China knows that Marlenia is a law-abiding company that treats its employees extremely well."

As Lin Dong said, once the investigation results were announced, and with Zeng Wenjie contacting a group of well-known journalists through Yan Xinyi's connections, along with the efforts of his public relations team, the public opinion immediately turned around.

The PR team is very good at this; they've been complaining online about how bad their pay is at a certain company and how they want to switch jobs to work at Marleneia.

This large-scale complaint immediately resonated with many office workers. Comparing the benefits of their own companies to those of Marlenia, it was practically like scavenging for food in a garbage dump!

The company isn't very big, but its benefits are better than many large companies. Even entry-level employees have five social insurances and one housing fund, as well as a decent base salary and high commissions!
A company like this is hard to find even with a lantern!
The office workers don't care whether the company is a fake foreign brand or not; what they care about is whether their efforts will be rewarded accordingly. So, after the employee benefits of Marleneia were exposed, its reputation improved immediately.

Moreover, Marlenia's righteous yet wicked nature has somewhat improved Feng Xiao's reputation.

Many onlookers have expressed that a person's life path cannot be defined by their family background, since one's path is ultimately their own choice, while one's family of origin is not.

This crisis management, coupled with Zeng Wenjie's decisive request for a thorough investigation of Marlenia by the authorities, not only did not affect the Marlenia brand, but also increased its attention and reputation!

It can only be said that fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and no one can predict the future.

The fact that Zeng Wenjie, who was originally a righteous man, turned evil made the officials who had been supporting him breathe a sigh of relief. They felt that this kid had a good vision and was sensible. It seemed that they could consider increasing their support in the future.
Sales will definitely be affected to some extent in the short term, but the reputation of being a conscientious and clean company has already been established, so this is not a problem. Sales will soon recover and may even reach new highs.

In a way, Zeng Wenjie should really thank Nine City Capital and Lin Dong for staging such a disgusting business war. Not only did it not cause him any major losses, but it actually benefited him.

Even the authorities thought they would find some minor problems, but in the end, they found it to be frighteningly clean, so clean that it was unbelievable!

The significance of Zeng Wenjie's statement, "I'm not afraid of being investigated," seems to be constantly increasing.

Zhuang Aimin had even prepared to make Feng Xiao take the blame for everything if any problems were discovered, but in the end, nothing happened...

This made him admire his junior apprentice Zeng Wenjie even more. Despite his young age, Zeng Wenjie was surprisingly steady and had never cheated or slack off since starting his business. He relied entirely on his abilities to do marketing and sell products steadily, and he still made so much money.

People often think, "This person is too honest and not suitable for business," but Zeng Wenjie taught them a lesson with his actions. He made money cleanly, honestly, and honestly, and he even helped his employees make money! That's how awesome he is!
When the team sent by the State Administration of Radio and Television to Guzhou County to report on the "village supermarket" issue returned, the matter had almost been settled.

Yan Xinyi had already learned the details of the incident online and through various channels, and had carefully observed the entire process. In the end, she couldn't help but be amazed!
Zeng Wenjie is just too confident and too powerful—

His honest and straightforward business practices, without resorting to any underhanded tactics, are proof of his confidence and strength! He can still make money with integrity without resorting to shady methods!

Even Mr. Yu spoke up for Zeng Wenjie in an interview, saying, "Mr. Zeng is an outstanding young entrepreneur. We are close friends despite our age difference, and we have had several in-depth exchanges. We admire each other very much. I believe that not only me, but any entrepreneur should learn from Mr. Zeng, to make money in a down-to-earth manner, and to treat their company's employees with sincerity and kindness!"

Some businessmen who knew Mr. Yu understood why Zeng Wenjie was acting so strangely out of the blue when they heard him say that.

Mr. Yu is also a person who is righteous to the point of being wicked. He does not participate in any crooked ways, treats customers like gods, and is also extremely good to his own employees. If an employee is bullied by outsiders, the company will help him stand up.

Yan Xinyi was filled with admiration when she saw Zeng Wenjie successfully turn the momentum of the condemnation into an ally.

This guy had foresight long ago. He knew that the fake foreign brands would be exposed sooner or later, so he worked diligently in his business from beginning to end, just to prepare for today!
Qin Yixuan has been feeling extremely depressed these past few days. Seeing Zeng Wenjie suddenly find himself in trouble, and even facing the possibility of his house collapsing, has left her feeling terrible.

She felt that she had invested a lot in Zeng Wenjie, even herself. If Zeng Wenjie were to fall from grace, wouldn't she lose everything?

Fortunately, Zeng Wenjie was still the prodigy who became a billionaire at the age of nineteen. With an unconventional approach, he applied for official intervention and investigation on the same day, which directly resolved this major crisis and even earned the Marlenia brand a solid reputation.

Those office workers who were unhappy with their jobs all expressed envy for Marlenia's employee benefits.

On the very day the news broke, Marlenia received tens of thousands of job applications in her online inbox.

Faced with so many people throwing themselves at him, Zeng Wenjie was naturally overjoyed. He instructed his HR subordinates to screen the candidates one by one, and then submit the screening results to him so that he could decide on the interviewees.

This is great! We can recruit a group of experienced talents without going through Sister Xuan.

After arriving in Fengzhou, the General Administration team immediately contacted Zeng Wenjie. They had been tasked by Yanjing with conducting a brief interview with Zeng Wenjie on this matter.

Previously, the authorities were somewhat concerned about the matter because of Feng Xiao, but after discovering that Marlenia was clean and the young man was indeed possessed, they adopted an indifferent attitude.

However, Feng Xiao has temporarily resigned from his position as Secretary-General of the Fengzhou Business Alliance.

The business alliance was established under the leadership of the provincial government, and Feng Xiao has such a sensitive identity, which easily leads people to speculate.

In short: it's all about politics.

Upon seeing Zeng Wenjie's relaxed expression, Yan Xinyi couldn't help but smile and said, "I thought you were going to have some trouble this time, but I didn't expect you to turn the situation around so easily?"

Zeng Wenjie chuckled and said, "What's there to worry about? I've always been an upright person, and I'm not afraid of anyone picking on me."

Yan Xinyi said, "It's my heart!"

After saying this, the two of them couldn't help but laugh.

These days, nobody thinks any businessperson is clean. If you investigate those seemingly glamorous companies, you'll find a lot of dirty laundry to be done.

But Zeng Wenjie was an exception. Not only was he clean, but he also didn't have any hemorrhoids and his skin was very smooth.

"This thorough investigation, coupled with your previous speech, wow, you've reached the pinnacle of your abilities, you're invincible!" Yan Xinyi couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Zeng Wenjie didn't talk about patriotism all the time, but he already had the image of a patriotic businessman. He abided by the law, paid taxes honestly, and worked for the benefit of his employees. Aren't these the concrete manifestations of this concept?
Qin Yixuan, who had been working like a dog, finally finished dealing with the things at hand and rushed over.

Then, she smiled at Zeng Wenjie and said, "It's so good to see you safe and sound!"

Zeng Wenjie nodded and smiled, "I have nothing but integrity, and I'm not afraid of anyone investigating me!"

Yan Xinyi handed the manuscript to Zeng Wenjie and said, "Take a look first, think about how to answer, and then we'll conduct the interview this afternoon and broadcast it immediately."

Zeng Wenjie accepted it politely and said, "Okay, I'll take it and study it carefully. You guys take a rest, and we'll see you again this afternoon."

Qin Yixuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something to Zeng Wenjie, but then turned and left.

She wanted to chase after her, but Yan Xinyi grabbed her wrist and said with a smile, "Xiao Qin, I have some documents here, could you please help me organize them?"

Qin Yixuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, Senior Sister!"

Yan Xinyi then said, "Not really willing?"

"No, no! Senior Sister takes such good care of me, it's only right that I help her out, and I can learn a lot from her," Qin Yixuan hurriedly said.

Qin Yixuan didn't know if this was intentional or if she genuinely needed help. In any case, after this delay, Zeng Wenjie left.

Zeng Wenjie directly scanned the document with a fax machine and gave it to Feng Xiao, asking her to answer.

This was far too easy for Ms. Feng, who had seen countless big events. All she had to consider was how to maximize her gains from this opportunity.

"I'll reply to you before midnight, Brother Zeng~" Mrs. Feng said in a sickeningly sweet voice.

Zeng Wenjie's performance this time pleased her greatly.

This is definitely a test for their relationship.

She didn't think Zeng Wenjie would make her take the blame, but deep down she was still uneasy.

Even a simple severance would leave her feeling utterly broken by this college student.

This incident not only deepened her feelings for Feng Xiao, but also made Zeng Mi completely devoted to him, with no more worries.

It has to be said that 9City Capital is truly the best wingman!

Looking at the manuscript that had been sent to him, Feng Xiao racked his brains to find the right words, trying to make the sentences more concise yet profound. After finishing the manuscript, he felt quite dizzy.

After scanning it once and correcting the typos, Feng Xiao was very satisfied and sent it to Zeng Wenjie.

Since the interview content was not extensive, the article was also short, and Zeng Wenjie quickly memorized it.

He didn't get any cheat codes or systems after being reborn. The only benefit might be that the souls from the two timelines merged, making his memory much stronger? Anyway, he felt that he would find it very easy to memorize any manuscripts or learn any languages.

With this talent, why study science? I should have chosen humanities; maybe I could have gotten a master's or doctoral degree based on my abilities...

While carrying the manuscript, Zeng Wenjie went to the hotel to find the General Administration team.

He called Qin Yixuan over, gave her the manuscript, and asked her to deliver it to her superior.

Senior Sister Qin is also a conscientious person. Although she was a bit lazy, she still took care of me as I should.

As for Yan Xinyi...

Let’s talk about it later.

Qin Yixuan asked happily, "Should I take it to the leader? This is from your senior sister..."

Zeng Wenjie then said, "Take it. I'll talk to Sister Yan and we'll just make up an excuse to get it over with."

Qin Yixuan looked around and, seeing no one was around, immediately hugged Zeng Wenjie and gave him a kiss, excitedly saying, "Thank you, Wenjie!"

After the kiss, she quickly wiped away the lipstick marks on his face, showing great attention to detail.

After having a few encounters with Zeng Wenjie, she realized that he was a detail-obsessed person, so she started to study this aspect and found that she could win his favor even more.

“We’re like family, why are you being so polite?” Zeng Wenjie replied coolly.

"..." Qin Yixuan was both amused and exasperated. "How dare you be so righteous and speak so vulgarly and crudely!"

“I’m even bigger tonight!” Zeng Wenjie hummed.

Qin Yixuan blushed, rolled her eyes in a flirtatious manner, and jogged away to hand the manuscript to her superior.

After receiving the manuscript, the leader nodded to her and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Qin!"

Qin Yixuan hurriedly said, "Actually, Wenjie has had it even harder. After all, he dealt with such a big event and had to accept our interviews non-stop."

People with low emotional intelligence often say things like "It's not hard work" or "It's my duty."

As a powerful figure in the Tea Ceremony Sect, Senior Sister Qin would not make such a basic mistake. While showing her humility, she also gave Zeng Wenjie a big compliment.

The leader glanced at her, smiled, nodded, and said, "Let me see his reply first."

As he watched, the leader clicked his tongue in admiration, muttering to himself, "This young man is incredible! I didn't have this kind of insight and vision until I was in my thirties... He's not even twenty yet? I can't even imagine what he'd be like if he were in the system..."

"Sure, no problem at all. In fact, it's way beyond the limit. Have him get ready!"

The leader put down the manuscript and nodded to Qin Yixuan.

Qin Yixuan immediately went to reply to Zeng Wenjie happily, and at the same time, he was secretly overjoyed that he had gained the leader's approval.

"Wenjie, the leader has reviewed and approved it, and highly praised you. I'm happy for you," Qin Yixuan said.

"That's fine then," Zeng Wenjie said.

Qin Yixuan said, "I'm going downstairs to do some preparations. I'll be interviewing you soon."

Zeng Wenjie nodded. Since it was a relatively simple interview, it was held in the hotel's reception room, which saved everyone trouble.

Yan Xinyi is definitely the host; she's the only big-name host in the team.

Therefore, she was soon called by her supervisor to review the manuscript.

To her slight surprise, Zeng Wenjie didn't ask her to submit the manuscript; instead, he submitted it himself. However, it didn't matter; it just meant missing out on a legitimate opportunity to make contact.

She had even prepared how to praise Zeng Wenjie, but in the end, she wasted her expression.

Zeng Wenjie entered the reception room, where the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television's interview team was making final preparations.

Yan Xinyi also changed into a black business suit. She was very respectful, wearing Marlenia metal logo high heels and straight-leg trousers, which made her look very elegant.

"Are you free after the interview?" Zeng Wenjie asked with a smile.

“Of course I’m available,” Yan Xinyi nodded.

“Then I’ll take advantage of the fact that everyone is free today to fulfill my promise!” Zeng Wenjie said.

Yan Xinyi smiled and said, "Don't you need to rest? After all, this storm has just come to an end, and I think you must be a little tired."

Zeng Wenjie said, "The thought of getting along well with you, Sister Yan, makes me feel less tired."

Yan Xinyi said, "You're so good with words, I wonder how many girls you'll charm."

Zeng Wenjie feigned helplessness and said, "It would be great if I could charm those famous TV hosts to death!"

Yan Xinyi covered her mouth and chuckled softly, sensing an ambiguous atmosphere arising from their eye contact. It really did have a slightly intoxicating feel to it.

The leader walked in at that moment and asked, "Is the preparation work complete?"

The senior student, Xiao Qin, who had been working like a dog, rushed out and raised her hand, saying, "Reporting to the leader, it's all done, and we're doing the final adjustments!"

The leader nodded, then smiled at Zeng Wenjie and said, "Little Zeng, you're very good!"

The General Administration's work group has been buzzing with discussion these past few days. After all, Zeng Wenjie is someone they frequently discuss and pay attention to, and it's impossible not to talk about such a huge scandal.

Everyone is still very worried about Zeng Wenjie's car overturning and house collapsing.

"Thanks to everyone's kindness, I dare not get arrogant. Taking the right path with my feet on the ground is the safest and straightest way!" Zeng Wenjie said with a righteous face, as if he had "good person" engraved on his forehead.

Qin Yixuan suddenly said, "Debugging complete!"

The leader said with satisfaction, "Then let's begin the interview. Don't waste any more time."

Zeng Wenjie clasped his hands in greeting to everyone and said, "Thank you all for your hard work going to the counties and villages, and for being arranged to do an interview for me at the last minute. I'd like to treat you all to a meal tomorrow, and I hope you won't refuse."

"Mr. Zeng, you're too kind!" everyone said with smiles.

Zeng Wenjie walked in front of the camera, and Yan Xinyi stood next to him with a microphone. She first said a few words as an opening, then asked a question and handed the microphone to Zeng Wenjie's mouth.

Zeng Wenjie felt that the host from Yenching University was gentle, and the General Administration of Radio and Television was very classy, ​​unlike those media reporters who would just shove a microphone into his mouth.

With a confident demeanor, Zeng Wenjie answered Yan Xinyi's questions one by one, following the script written by Feng Shaofu, whom the leader had described as "exceeding the standard." He continued to demonstrate his broad-mindedness and youthful spirit, the kind of performance that officials would immediately appreciate.

The interview was completed in a short ten minutes or so, but only three to five minutes of the full episode will be broadcast. The rest of the content will be released as a text news article.

"Alright, hurry up and get the content done, then upload it," the leader said, clapping his hands.

Zeng Wenjie immediately rushed up to shake his hand and said, "Thank you for your trouble, thank you for your hard work!"

The leader smiled and said, "It's not hard work at all. As long as you keep working diligently and don't let us down, then everyone will be happy!"

Zeng Wenjie nodded repeatedly, took out a cigarette and handed it to his leader, then took out a lighter to light it for him, saying, "Don't worry, I don't have any other merits, my only merit is that I'm honest and don't talk much."

Yan Xinyi thought to herself, "Did they forget to add punctuation to this sentence?"

Qin Yixuan also felt that Zeng Wenjie was exaggerating a bit without thinking.

"I still have some things to take care of, so I'll have Mr. Xue Lu, the vice president of the Business Alliance, entertain us for me. I'll thank you all properly tomorrow after I'm done with my work," Zeng Wenjie said.

After saying this, he slipped away, planning to invite Yan Xinyi to dinner later.

As for what excuse Yan Xinyi used to leave the team, that's her business. Besides, given her status and position, the leaders wouldn't care too much about her.

But Senior Sister Qin, who had to work like a horse, couldn't do that. She had to obediently follow the team, otherwise she would be suspected of slacking off and would be noted down.

Yan Xinyi went back to her room to change her clothes, then found her boss and said, "I won't attend the banquet. I want to explore Fengzhou properly and see if I can write a couple more articles to help promote it when I get back."

The leader nodded and said, "Yes, Xiao Yan, you're very thoughtful! Chongshan Province is vigorously developing its tourism industry, and the higher-ups are giving it their full support. If you help with some promotion in this area, you'll catch the eye of some big shots."

Yan Xinyi smiled and said, "Okay!"

The leader said, "Wenjie is really something. This interview will probably cause a huge uproar after it airs. It would be inappropriate for the G Youth League not to praise him. Moreover, some top figures have been paying attention to him for a long time. His reaction and handling of this incident will surely satisfy them."

"How top-tier is he?" Yan Xinyi couldn't help but cautiously inquire.

"It's alright to tell you. Last year, the proposal about 'Village BA' was submitted there, and his name became familiar to us. In the past year, he has been in the limelight so much, so that familiar name must have become even more memorable!" the leader said with a smile.

Yan Xinyi felt a mix of turmoil and a sense of entitlement.

What's surprising is that Zeng Wenjie, at such a young age, has already won the emperor's favor.

It's only natural that he has achieved such great success, is a college student, and has a lot of interaction with the government, so the big shots must know him.

"If Nine City Capital tries something with him again, he'll probably be kicking a hornet's nest," Yan Xinyi couldn't help but think to herself.

Nine City Capital's heavy-handed attack on Marlenia not only failed to achieve the desired effect, but instead helped Marlenia gain a good reputation and build a golden image, proving that a failed attempt to steal a chicken resulted in a loss for the rice.

However, on the other hand, business is all about win-win cooperation, so these two parties are unlikely to make any more aggressive moves.

But Yan Xinyi judged that Zeng Wenjie was not the kind of person who would silently accept a loss; on the contrary, this young man had a fiery temper.

Yan Xinyi left the hotel in casual clothes, wearing a baseball cap and black-rimmed glasses, exuding an artistic and relaxed vibe. At first glance, it would be hard to recognize her as the well-known CCTV host.

However, Yan Xinyi did not contact Zeng Wenjie immediately, but wanted to see if he would take the initiative to contact her.

This action can also be considered a test, a test of one's standing in Zeng Wenjie's eyes.

But after wandering around the streets for a while without receiving a phone call or text message, she immediately realized that she must have been overthinking things.

Given Zeng Wenjie's current state, even a socialite from a wealthy family would probably be willing to pursue him. He's being arrogant because of his status as a host at the State Administration of Radio and Television, and he's taking himself a bit too seriously.

So Yan Xinyi took the initiative to call Zeng Wenjie and asked, "Where are you?"

"I'm at an internet cafe," Zeng Wenjie said casually.

"..." Yan Xinyi's lips twitched, she was angry again. This bastard would rather spend his time in an internet cafe than send her a text message to ask her how she was doing.

Zeng Wenjie said, "I'm playing CS with my buddies, do you want to join?"

Yan Xinyi said, "Forget it, I don't like the smell of internet cafes. How much longer are you going to play?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "I'll come after I finish this game."

"You damn bra, are you going to stand me up again?" Yan Xinyi heard someone cursing angrily.

This seems to be how Zeng Wenjie's friends address him?
"bra?"

Yan Xinyi couldn't help but burst out laughing, then hurriedly hung up the phone. She didn't know if Zeng Wenjie, who was busy playing games, had heard her outburst.

Zeng Wenjie was already glaring angrily at Hu Guohua, that bastard. Yan Xinyi was a public figure with a wide network of connections. If she heard about his despicable nickname and it got out, wouldn't he lose all face?

"Damn it, why are you looking at me like that? You stood me up, I'm being lenient by not letting you fall flat on your face!" Hu Guohua said unhappily.

"Hey, I'm a celebrity now, can't you show some respect?" Zeng Wenjie asked.

Hu Guohua sneered, "No matter how famous you are, we grew up wearing the same pair of pants! What, do you want to be Zhu Yuanzhang? After achieving fame and success, you slaughter your brothers and comrades."

"Is it possible... I mean, possible! After I achieve fame and success, I'll treat you to a life of luxury and debauchery, just like King Zhou of Shang?" Zeng Wenjie asked.

“Godfather! I’ll apologize to you right now,” Hu Guohua said immediately.

Zeng Wenjie slapped him on the back of the head and said, "You should be more careful. All the experts have gone to Central China for deep learning, and you're just wasting your days."

Hu Guohua sighed and said, "As for money, enough is enough. I'm also trying to improve my education, I just hope I won't embarrass you, brother."

Zeng Wenjie paused for a moment after hearing this, then smiled and said, "Alright then."

Before leaving, Hu Guohua stared at the screen and shouted, "Leave two hundred yuan. I'll buy cigarettes and stay up all night."

"..." Zeng Wenjie was speechless for a moment, "It's only the beginning of the month, and you're already broke?"

Hu Guohua sighed, "The sisters from Sky City have emptied our pockets."

Zeng Wenjie rolled his eyes and threw him two hundred yuan.

Hu Guohua chuckled, stuffed the money into his pocket, and said, "Thank you, godfather. Now get lost."

Then, Zeng Wenjie happily stood up his good friend and went to meet Yan Xinyi.

(End of this chapter)