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Chapter 197 Arriving at Father-in-Law's House

Vice President Zhang looked at Yan Changye with a nervous expression.

My heart felt like it was on a roller coaster, fluctuating wildly, mixed with a sense of fear and unease.

Strictly speaking, today was his first meeting with Yan Changye. At the regional president's welcome party in the capital last time, Vice President Zhang's level could only watch from afar, without even the right to approach and offer a toast. Even the regional president tried to offer a toast several times but failed.

So, why did this high-ranking chairman suddenly call out to me, and even pronounce my surname and position precisely?
Vice President Zhang's voice was dry: "Chairman, hello."

Yan Changye walked past a group of bodyguards toward him.

Vice President Zhang took two steps back in nervousness.

"Vice President Zhang," Yan Changye said with a faint smile, "could I hitch a ride?"

Vice President Zhang was momentarily stunned, but quickly recovered: "Of course! Chairman, you're new here and not familiar with Chongqing. The traffic here is also complicated. Wherever you need to go, Chairman, I'll personally drive you."

Yan Changye had just listened to almost the entire voice message on Vice President Zhang's phone. He was already worried about the complicated location Jiang Manman had sent, but now that he had the perfect guide, he was in a great mood.

"Wherever Vice President Zhang goes, I will go."

A flock of crows flew across Vice President Zhang's forehead...

He remained silent for a while before saying, "Chairman, I'm going to my aunt's house."

"Hmm, that's good, I'll go too." Yan Changye's lips curled slightly. "Vice President Zhang, where's your car?"

Vice President Zhang, feeling dizzy, pointed to a car not far away.

Yan Changye glanced at his watch and said, "It's getting late, let's go."

Then, without any hesitation, he walked up to the car. Vice President Zhang respectfully opened the back door for him, while Yan Changye casually opened the passenger door: "I'll sit in the passenger seat; the view is better."

Yan Changye was still somewhat curious about this rumored 8D magical city, which was also the birthplace of his beloved wife.

Vice President Zhang naturally let Yan Changye have his way. After Yan Changye was seated, Vice President Zhang nervously went to the driver's seat and silently started the car.

Behind them, several bodyguard vehicles followed at a distance.

Vice President Zhang glanced in the rearview mirror and really couldn't understand why this young master insisted on hitching a ride in his car. Putting aside everything else, the row of bodyguard cars behind him cost several times more than his own.

"Chairman, I know you were joking just now. Are you going back to the hotel or to the Yanjing Group's business building in Chongqing? Or if you don't have a specific destination in mind, I can show you some of Chongqing's unique night views?"

Yan Changye glanced at him with interest: "I'm not joking."

Vice President Zhang: "..."

Chongqing's night view is renowned for its stunning beauty. Vice President Zhang drove with a troubled mind, as the city lights gradually illuminated the road, giving the city a futuristic, almost sci-fi-like aesthetic.
"Chairman, we just passed near Huanghu Lake, where there is a very famous food city. In a little while, we will pass through the Panlong Interchange in Chongqing. It is famous for its complexity, and many tourists from other places come to check it out and enjoy a day trip to Chongqing."

Compared to Vice President Zhang's helplessness, Yan Changye seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the view, chatting with Vice President Zhang as they admired the night scene.

"Vice President Zhang, please don't be shy, just call me by my name."

Calling the chairman by his name? Even a regional president wouldn't dare!

Vice President Zhang took a deep breath and pretended not to hear. But his heart trembled for a while because of Yan Changye's inexplicably intimate words.

To calm his sense of disorientation, Vice President Zhang continued to act as the tour guide, somewhat incoherently:
"In recent years, Chongqing has seen a lot of popular tourist spots, but they're all incredibly crowded and exhausting. Chairman, let me introduce you to some interesting places that only locals know about, as well as a few lesser-known but absolutely delicious hot pot restaurants hidden in alleys..."

Yan Changye gave a lazy "hmm": "For the next few days, Vice President Zhang doesn't need to go to the company. Just take me to those places you mentioned."

Vice President Zhang: "..."

Being able to sit close to the chairman? That's some treatment!

How did he, a marginal figure who hadn't even been qualified to report to the chairman in the conference hall, suddenly rise to a position that even the president would envy?

"...Yes, Chairman."

We walked and talked the whole way.

Just as Vice President Zhang had finished recounting everything he could think of about tourism in Chongqing and was racking his brains for a way to avoid an awkward silence, Yan Changye took the initiative to start a conversation:

"I heard that the sightseeing boats in Chongqing at night are a lot of fun."

Vice President Zhang hurriedly said, "It's alright for most people, but compared to Chairman's Night Chaser cruise ship, it's like comparing a firefly to the moon. Chairman, there's no need for you to waste your time." "Vice President Zhang also knows about the Night Chaser?"

"I know, it's the third largest cruise ship in the world, but it's more famous than the first-ranked Royal Caribbean cruise ship. That's because the Royal Caribbean and the second-ranked Princess Cruises are both commercial cruise ships, while your Night Chaser, Chairman, is designed for you alone. I've heard that its level of luxury is comparable to the center of a shopping district in an international metropolis..."

"You know quite a lot." Yan Changye glanced at him. "Would you like to try it out?"

Vice President Zhang's heart skipped a beat again. He felt that this aloof and arrogant young master seemed to lack a certain sense of boundaries in his presence...

"Of course I want to experience it. In the entire Yanjing Group, who wouldn't want to see the world-famous Night Chaser?"

Yan Changye pondered for a moment: "Then let's hold this year's group annual meeting on the Zhu Ye Hao. Vice President Zhang, you can plan it and let all the full-time employees of Yanjing Group go and have some fun."

Vice President Zhang was dumbfounded again!

Yan Changye added leisurely, "By the way, when Vice President Zhang is making the plans, bring your family along—your parents, your second aunt, your youngest aunt, and so on. Consider it a family trip at the end of the year."

Vice President Zhang's hands trembled several times as he gripped the steering wheel, almost causing him to take the wrong turn.

"This...this is not appropriate, Chairman, after all, it's the company's annual meeting."

"Just do as I say." Yan Changye glanced at him. "Don't worry, no one will have any objections."

Vice President Zhang's feelings were too complicated, so much so that it took him a while to utter a dry "Okay."

The car finally arrived at Hanyueting.

Vice President Zhang looked uncertainly at Yan Changye:

"Chairman, I've arrived at my aunt's house. You...you..."

"Oh." Yan Changye slowly unbuckled his seatbelt with his long, slender fingers, his voice languid. "I'll go with you and mooch some dinner."

Vice President Zhang was completely stunned! Everyone said that the chairman was a germaphobe, not close to anyone, and extremely arrogant, but what he saw today was so different from the rumors. He had no sense of boundaries, was very outgoing, and even thought of freeloading a meal...

"Then, I'll send a message to my mom now and tell them to get ready." Vice President Zhang said, sounding extremely nervous.

Yan Changye responded with an "Oh," and said, "No need, we should keep a low profile."

Keep a low profile? With your face like that, it's impossible for you to keep a low profile! Besides, Vice President Zhang knows that there are a lot of women at his aunt's house today, all so beautiful that even his mother, who is her age, would be confused.

Vice President Zhang really didn't know what to do.

He absentmindedly took out two gift boxes from a hidden compartment in the car, then hesitated for a moment.

"A gift for your cousin?" Yan Changye raised an eyebrow.

Vice President Zhang replied blankly, "Yes, they are new bracelets from a jewelry store under the Yanjing Group. One is purple, and the other is pink. I'm not sure which one my cousin likes..."

"Choose purple." Yan Changye said, then got out of the car.

Vice President Zhang reflexively picked up the purple box, sensing something was off, but couldn't quite put his finger on it. He also got out of the car, bought a bottle of soy sauce downstairs, and then led Yan Changye into the elevator.

"Chairman, my aunt's house is on the eighth floor."

Yan Changye nodded: "When we go in later, don't call me Chairman."

"Ok."

After pressing the elevator button, Vice President Zhang watched the numbers rise steadily. Although he had been here countless times, this was the first time he felt an indescribable sense of unease.

"Ding--"

The elevator doors opened on the eighth floor.

Vice President Zhang steadied himself and said, "Mr. Dong... has arrived."

After saying that, he respectfully led Yan Changye to the door of room 801.

He reached out and pressed the doorbell.

(End of this chapter)