spring bite mark

Chapter 213 Exclusive Interview
Like Huo Mingcai, several supplier friends also went to great lengths to obtain the invitation letters, hoping to broaden their horizons.

Their invitations were all located at the very back. When the group sat down, the area around them was still quite empty. But the moment they sat down, large groups of people poured in in an orderly fashion, and within ten minutes, the huge business hall was completely full.

"I don't know if we can hear clearly from this position." As soon as Huo Ming finished speaking, a large shadow fell over the area in front of him.

He looked up blankly and saw Yan Changye sitting down elegantly and leisurely beside him, his peach blossom eyes indifferent, while a large group of powerful figures from wealthy families stood around him.

Those important figures who frequently appear in Chongqing news are now cautiously watching Yan Changye, wanting to speak but unsure what to say.

Shen Zongqian stepped forward and cleared his throat: "Gentlemen, we need to reserve these seats for the cameraman. Would you be allowed to switch seats?"

Yan Changye stared at Shen Zongqian for several seconds before nodding slightly.

"Then, please, you two!" Shen Zongqian and the group of powerful figures from wealthy families tacitly parted to make way for each other.

Then, the group surrounding Yan Changye and the bewildered Huo Mingcai walked towards... the VIP seat in the very center of the first row.

When the heads of those powerful families and the senior executives of Yanjing Group were all seated around him, Huo Mingcai's heart was still beating a little fast.

He whispered to Yan Changye, "I was scared just now. I thought those big shots were coming for you. Turns out they were just here to change positions. You're lucky. The view from this new position is excellent. You'll get to see the grandeur of those top figures later."

Yan Changye nodded and said in a serious tone, "Okay."

Nearby, a large group of wealthy families and corporate executives listened silently, their eyes glancing over at them out of the corner of their eyes.

The first item on the agenda for the business meeting was a concert. Several currently popular celebrities performed on stage, but Yan Changye wasn't particularly interested until another celebrity came on stage, at which point Huo Ming's tone became slightly more formal:

“Good son-in-law, this is Miss Lan Sisi of the Lan family, the one who sent us the invitation, Yun Gui’s… good friend.”

Yan Changye's gaze lingered on Miss Lan on the stage, his eyes softening slightly: "The dress she's wearing is designed by Manman Muchan."

Huo Mingcai exclaimed, "Oh, our youngest son's formal wear is so famous that even a wealthy family like the Lan family likes it."

Yan Changye smiled and said, "The Lan family is nothing special."

Huo Mingcai lightly tapped his arm: "The Lan family head is sitting right next to you, don't talk nonsense."

His blow wasn't too heavy or light, and Yan Changye didn't take it seriously. However, the Lan family head, sitting to his right, felt his heart skip a beat and quickly spoke up:
"Yes, yes, the Lan family is really nothing special, please excuse my poor performance."

Huo Mingcai was a little embarrassed. Yan Changye remained calm and continued, "However, your daughter is quite good; she could be my sister-in-law."

The head of the Lan family immediately beamed with joy, his eyes gleaming with enthusiasm as he looked at Huo Mingcai: "Brother Huo, when you have some free time, let's sit down and settle the marriage arrangements for our children?"

Huo Mingcai was completely bewildered and declined in a daze: "That won't do. We're not a good match. My son has accomplished nothing, while Miss Lan is already a big star..."

"None of that matters, as long as they love each other." The Lan family head personally poured a cup of tea for Yan Changye and another for Huo Mingcai. "Brother Huo, my daughter's heart has been with Young Master Huo all these years. As parents, of course we hope to fulfill our child's wish. What do you think?"

After saying that, he pointed carefully at the tea and said to Yan Changye, "Please be careful, it's hot."

Huo Mingcai: "..."

I have a feeling that the Lan family head's attitude is a bit strange.

The interview session followed the concert.

Huo Mingcai reminded his son-in-law, "Pay attention, the chairman of Yanjing Group is coming soon. Listen carefully and learn from him." Yan Changye: "...Okay."

The subtle gazes around him all turned toward him.

Yan Changye poured tea for Huo Mingcai and glanced around, saying, "Why are you looking at me? It's not me who's going up on stage."

Everyone silently looked away.

A few minutes later, on the stage, the regional president of Yanjing Group and Shen Zongqian appeared in front of everyone.

Huo Mingcai's gaze swept between the two men: "Which one is the chairman?"

The head of the Lan family had always been committed to bringing the two families closer, and at this moment he took the initiative to speak up: "Brother Huo, neither of them. The older one is the president of the Southwest Region of Yanjing Group, and the other one is Chairman Yan's personal assistant, as well as the vice president of Yanjing Group's headquarters in the capital city—today's interview will be conducted by these two on behalf of the chairman."

Huo Mingcai was slightly disappointed: "What a pity, I was hoping to let our son-in-law see the chairman's demeanor..."

Lan Clan Head: "..."

Shen Zongqian and the regional president have both weathered countless business storms to reach their current positions. During an exclusive interview, the two spoke candidly. Huo Mingcai's initial disappointment gradually turned into excitement, and when he heard particularly insightful points, he couldn't help but say a few words to Yan Changye:

"This plan is brilliant! Did you learn something from it?"

Yan Changye replied perfunctorily, "This plan is so-so."

Huo Mingcai finally couldn't help but lightly slap the back of his hand again: "You idiot, it's one thing to pretend at home, but now that it's such an important occasion, you need to straighten out your attitude and listen properly."

Yan Changye: "Heh."

On stage, Shen Zongqian, who had been paying close attention to Yan Changye's movements, was suddenly interrupted by Huo Mingcai's slap on Yan Changye's hand.

After a strange silence for several seconds, he regained his voice and continued speaking.

The previously nonchalant BOSS became much more obedient because of his father-in-law's actions, and his charming eyes looked seriously at the stage.

Shen Zongqian thought to himself, "It seems that my unruly boss can only be controlled by his wife, and he also submits to his father-in-law..."

The interview lasted for two hours, and Huo Mingcai himself took many notes on his phone. In his view, there are commonalities in the industry, and many of the ideas that Shen Zongqian mentioned today are still very useful in supermarket management.

When they went to see Yan Changye, they found that the son-in-law had empty hands and didn't even bother to take out his phone.

Because of the incident where Yan Yu and Xie Jian were from different fathers, Huo Mingcai was now extremely tolerant of Yan Changye: "When we get back, Dad will send you all the notes. You should study them carefully, you know what I mean?"

Shen Zongqian finished his interview and stepped off the stage. He had just arrived behind Yan Changye when he heard this sentence, and his feelings were very complicated:

What I said was just scraps of information I learned from the boss; how could I dare let the boss waste his precious time studying it?

He leaned forward and, in front of Huo Mingcai, respectfully addressed Yan Changye:
"I'll give you a copy of the interview materials I've compiled today, so you don't need to bother. I've already taken up so much of your time, shall I take you to the banquet now?"

Huo Mingcai looked at Shen Zongqian in shock, then at Yan Changye.

Yan Changye didn't explain to Huo Mingcai, but only raised an eyebrow and asked, "Dad, are we going to the banquet, or should we go home and you cook for me?"

(End of this chapter)