Hong Kong Nights of Passion

Chapter 20 She has the blood of the Chi family, she can't be bad.
Wen Jinnian's eyes turned slightly cold. As she rushed forward, she subtly extended her foot and hooked the other woman's leg.

Fan Tong suddenly lost her balance and fell forward, crashing heavily onto the tiles with a "bang," her face burying itself in the pile of cream that had fallen from the croissant.

Cream covered her face, and white cream droplets clung to her eyelashes.

Jiang Shu and Zhou Shiyi were not far away when they saw Fan Tong sprawled on the ground, looking as disheveled as a drowned rat. Even the wind she stirred up when she struggled to get up carried a sweet, creamy smell.

Zhou Shiyi walked over, her face showing slight disdain, and reluctantly helped Fan Tong sit up.

She looked up at Wen Jinnian, adopted the demeanor of an elder, and said in an unfriendly tone, "Niannian, your classmate is so inconsiderate. How could she let my friend get into such a state? Apologize to her right now."

Zhou Shiyi wanted to use Fan Tong's matter to make a fuss again.

Wen Jinian looked directly at her without any hesitation, but her tone was pitiful: "Sister-in-law, you don't even know the situation, can you not be so fierce?"

After saying that, she turned to look at Jiang Shu, her eyes reddening with grievance, "Brother, my classmate only took a bite of the ice cream I brought, and Fan Tong, for some reason, rushed over and knocked the ice cream over."

She then recounted the whole story, completely embodying the image of a "pure and innocent woman," leaving Fu Yiyi speechless.

Is this still the Wen Jinian she knows?
She felt so good about defeating the "white lotus" using the same tactics as the "white lotus"!

Jiang Shu took out a wet wipe from his pocket and handed it to Wen Jinnian, his voice gentle: "Niannian, of course I believe you."

He turned to look at Zhou Shiyi, his gaze sweeping over the disheveled Fan Tong on the ground, his tone turning cold, "What kind of friends do you have? Making such a fuss over nothing, make her apologize to Niannian's classmate."

"Brother Jiang!" Zhou Shiyi clenched her fists, her nails almost digging into her palms, and the malice surging in her eyes when she lowered her gaze could not be concealed.

When she looked up again, she forced a smile. "Brother Jiang, I know Niannian is young, and you love and protect her, but my friend..."

"enough."

Jiang Shu interrupted her, frowning, "Do I not know your friend's temper? She's got all the airs of a spoiled princess, not very capable, but she has quite the temper."

Fu Yiyi had a very bad impression of Jiang Shu, but seeing him defend Wen Jinnian at this moment, she surprisingly gave him a thumbs up.

This person hasn't completely lost their mind.

Just then, Fan Tong suddenly shouted in a shrill voice, "Uncle Chen! I said, I must rent this shop!"

Having accepted a bribe from Fan Tong, Chen Guang, the head of the ICC, glanced at Fu Yiyi and Wen Jinnian, and said cautiously, "Ladies, the shops on the east side are also quite nice, with good lighting and layout."

"We've our sights set on the south side first!"

Fu Yiyi interrupted him, a disdainful glint in her eyes as she glanced at his overweight, bloated figure. He was as fat as a pig, yet his speech was delivered in an official tone.

She gave a cold laugh, her tone barbed: "Is Manager Chen sure he can make the decision? Or do we have to wait for Miss Fan's approval?"

The meaning is self-evident.

Fan Tong wanted to argue, but Zhou Shiyi suddenly shoved a tissue into her hand and gestured impatiently for her to wipe the cream off her face.

Fan Tong suddenly stood up, still looking like she wouldn't let it go.

Zhou Shiyi cursed "idiot" under her breath, but then put on a gentle smile and said to Wen Jinnian, "Niannian, we're all friends, why don't we discuss a solution together? This is the only area to the south."

As soon as he finished speaking, steady footsteps echoed down the corridor.

"What are you all doing?" a magnetic male voice rang out.

The group turned around and saw a man in a suit striding towards them. The high-end fabric accentuated his tall and straight figure, and his neatly slicked-back hair revealed his sharp eyebrows and eyes.

Two assistants followed closely behind him, carrying folders.

Fu Yiyi's eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly gave Duan Jiayan a wink.

Duan Jiayan staggered, his back instantly straightening. How could this little rascal be here?

No wonder Chi Yige specifically instructed him to personally receive them!
Chen Guang had already bowed and scraped as he went to greet them respectfully, saying, "Mr. Duan! These two young ladies have both taken a liking to the shop on the south side and are arguing about it."

Duan Jiayan glanced at Chen Guang's pile of fat with disgust, took a half step back, raised an eyebrow and asked, "Tell me your plans?"

Chen Guang immediately put on a fawning smile, rubbing his hands together: "Miss Fan comes from a wealthy family. Since these two like shops, why don't they choose the one on the east side?" Duan Jiayan nodded casually, then suddenly changed the subject: "I heard you have a close relationship with Miss Fan's father?"

Chen Guang subconsciously looked up and met Duan Jiayan's ambiguous smile. A chill ran down his spine, and he forced a smile, saying, "Just an old classmate, we help each other out occasionally."

Duan Jiayan raised his hand to interrupt: "It's a pity that Miss Fu already reserved the shop on the south side."

Chen Guang's face flushed with anxiety: "You just promised me you'd make the arrangements, how can you change your mind so easily?"

Ignoring her disheveled hair, Fan Tong staggered forward, her voice trembling, "President Duan! I really like this shop. The rent is negotiable; I'm willing to raise the price!"

Duan Jiayan didn't even spare a glance, coldly saying, "This is the president's order. If you have any objections, talk to him directly."

He gestured behind him.

The assistant immediately stepped forward and handed the documents to Fu Yiyi: "The president instructed that once the contract is signed, the shop belongs to Miss Fu."

"But don't forget your promise to the president." Duan Jiayan whispered the last sentence in his ear.

Wen Jinian was nearby, so she naturally heard it.

She looked at Fu Yiyi with a puzzled expression, only to see the other woman lower her voice and say, "I'll explain later."

Fu Yiyi deftly took the pen and signed her name on the contract.

After completing his mission, Duan Jiayan nodded slightly to Wen Jinnian before hurriedly leaving with his men.

Chen Guang stood frozen in place. He had accepted the gift but hadn't accomplished his task. He could only awkwardly chuckle as he approached Fan Tong: "Tongtong, that storefront on the east side is really nice. This floor isn't usually rented out, but if it weren't for the president's daughter taking a liking to it..."

Fan Tong looked down at her disheveled appearance, frowned, and interrupted, "I'll think about it some more."

Zhou Shiyi turned to Jiang Shu and said, "I'll take Fan Tong to the bathroom to tidy up."

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The chairman's office on the 99th floor.

Afternoon time.

Chi Yige and Chi Min sat facing each other in front of the chessboard next to the sofa.

He placed a black piece, the sound of it landing crisp and clear.

Chi Min stared at the chessboard, first frowning, then smiled and said, "Well done, a desperate move that leads to survival! I trust you with the Chi Family Group."

"Uncle, you are in good health, I am just taking over temporarily."

Chi Min gently moved the white pieces in the chess set, saying, "In the end, we're family. It's only a matter of time."

As if knowing what Chi Yige wanted to say, Chi Min scoffed: "You want to rely on that girl? You'll be lucky if she can even sort out her own affairs."

"She has the blood of the Chi family, she can't be bad."

"I love to hear that! The Chi family has never produced a coward!"

Chi Min, fearing he might refuse again, added, "Do you know the origins of the Chi Jiang Group? It's a business founded by your parents."

Back then, your father pursued a career in government, and fearing criticism, I was put in charge. The character 'Jiang' is your mother's surname. Now that it's returned to its rightful owner, it couldn't be more fitting.”

Chi Yige stared at the chessboard for a moment, then gently placed the black chess piece back into the box, the porcelain jars clashing together with a soft, clear sound.

The two talked in the president's office for about half an hour.

"There's a gathering tonight, why don't you go check it out for your uncle?"

As he spoke, Chi Min stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and Chi Yige followed him. The two stood side by side in front of the window, their figures reflected in the glass curtain wall.

The dazzling lights of Victoria Harbour are like a cascading silver river, with cruise ships trailing streaks of light as they cut across the water. The towering buildings on the opposite shore shimmer in the night, turning the entire harbor into a sea of ​​lights.

(End of this chapter)