A Life of Attributes Starting as a Nobleman in the Republic of China Era

Gong Xin took the pen and signed her name.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Yuping and Richard signed the financing agreement.

Finally, the legal staff affixed the Peace Hotel's seal to the agreement and then respectfully handed a copy of the contract to Chen Qichuan and Gong Xin respectively.

"It's done," Gong Xin said with a smile.

She raised her hand, and Manager Zhao immediately understood, handing her a glass of red wine. Gong Xin took the glass, then handed it to Chen Qichuan, and then to Chen Che.

"Boss Chen, welcome to the Peace Hotel, the four major families." She said with a smile.

Gong Xin then took out two business cards and handed them to Chen Qichuan and Chen Che respectively: "Please give me your guidance in the future."

The business card had no title or name, only a phone number printed on it.

Chen Qichuan and Chen Che accepted the business cards and wine glasses, and gently clinked glasses with Gong Xin.

"Thank you, Auntie."

After the two men clinked glasses with Gong Xin as the two parties to the transaction, Zhao Yuping, Richard, and Lü Mai, as the financing party and witnesses, also raised their glasses together and drank it all.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Gong Xin, Manager Zhao, and the legal department staff member politely took their leave and left the room.

Before leaving, Gong Xin smiled at Chen Che, her eyes revealing the appreciation and affection of an elder for a younger generation: "Do your best, I will always be by your side watching you grow into a towering tree."

Chen Che nodded gently and said, "I understand, thank you, Auntie."

Chen Qichuan and Chen Che saw them to the door, and the door was gently closed.

Zhao Yuping stood up, laughing loudly as he tightly grasped Chen Qichuan's hand: "Congratulations, Boss Chen! In the future, when our Xianfeng Bank enters Nanjing, we will have to rely on Boss Chen to help us out."

After saying that, he pulled Chen Che's hand and sat him down on the sofa, saying earnestly, "Boss Gong has been in Hong Kong for many years and has close ties with the compradors of foreign firms. He can even speak to people in Beijing."

He cleared his throat with two light coughs and continued, "She originally had a son, but unfortunately he died when the Japanese invaded the south."

Zhao Yuping sighed and instructed Chen Che, "Business is business, but don't hurt her feelings."

Chen Che nodded seriously.

At this moment, Richard stood up and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Chen and Mr. Chen. I'll take my leave now."

Chen Qichuan shook hands with him to say goodbye and then walked him a couple of steps away.

Lu Mai nodded to Chen Qichuan, his gaze lingering on Chen Che's face for a moment before turning and leaving.

The door closed gently, and the room finally became quiet.

Zhao Yuping didn't rush to leave. He took Chen Che's hand, patted it gently, and sighed, "Gong Xin, on the surface, seems shrewd and worldly, but she's suffering inside. If her son were alive, he'd be about your age now, and maybe even more successful than you."

Chen Che remained silent and did not respond.

Zhao Yuping looked at him and suddenly lowered his voice: "Kid, let me say something. Boss Gong was willing to say those words in front of so many people today, which means she really considers you one of her own. In the future, if there's anything you can't handle, besides your father and me, you can also go to her."

Chen Che nodded solemnly: "Uncle Zhao, I've got it."

Zhao Yuping then stood up with satisfaction, cupped his hands in farewell to Chen Qichuan, and said, "Boss Chen, goodbye. Another day, Xianfeng Bank will host a dinner for us, and we'll have another drink together."

"must."

After Zhao Yuping left, only Chen Qichuan, Chen Che, Dong Yi, Lu Yu, and Mike remained in the room.

"Father!" Chen Che couldn't help but complain to Chen Qichuan, "Why didn't you tell me about such a big deal as acquiring the Peace Hotel beforehand?"

Chen Qichuan chuckled and said, "You little rascal, haven't you done enough things behind your father's back?"

Upon hearing this, Dong Yi, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud. Lu Yu and Mike also tried to suppress their laughter, their shoulders shaking slightly.

Chen Che chuckled along.

"Ahem." Chen Qichuan cleared his throat and said seriously, "Let's also discuss the follow-up arrangements."

"Yes, Father, please speak." Chen Che put away his smile, and Dong Yi and the others also looked at Chen Qichuan.

"First, Yi should return to Jinling as soon as possible," Chen Qichuan said.

"Huh? Why?" Dong Yi's voice suddenly rose a few decibels. "I just arrived."

Chen Qichuan waved his hand at her: "Originally, we hoped to use resources from all sides to push Huang Su to the position of leader of the Green Gang. But today's events show that the other side anticipated our prediction."

"The Green Gang, or rather the forces behind it, are far from gone," Chen Che added, frowning.

Chen Qichuan nodded: "Shanghai is very unsafe right now. If you want to stay, you'll have to stay in the Peace Hotel 24 hours a day."

"But Brother Che is here too," Dong Yi said anxiously.

"Yi'er, do I really have to spell it out for you?" Chen Qichuan sighed, staring at Dong Yi, and said, "You are Che'er's biggest weakness."

Dong Yi's face turned pale instantly.

She opened her mouth, as if to say something, but found that she couldn't utter a single word.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

When she opened her eyes again, she had regained her usual composure, though her eyes were slightly red.

"Uncle Chen, I understand." Her voice was soft but steady. "I'll take the train tonight and go back to Jinling."

"Father, what about you?" Chen Che didn't dare to look Dong Yi in the eye, and instead asked Chen Qichuan.

"The matters in Shanghai that required my involvement have all been sorted out. From now on, as agreed before, you will take the helm." Chen Qichuan paused, giving Chen Che a meaningful look. "After this incident, I also need to go back and wake up the four major families—it's not enough to just know how to do business; you also need the strength to protect your business."

Chen Che nodded thoughtfully.

"Mike will go back to Jinling with Yi, and Master Lu Yu will stay in Shanghai to accompany you," Chen Qichuan continued.

"No, Father, that won't do." Chen Che quickly waved his hand. "Master Sun and Chen San are both here, and Master Ren and Senior Brother Chen are also at the Central Martial Arts Academy branch. Master Lu must come with you."

The terror Wang Jian instilled in Chen Che's mind to this day.

He glanced at Lu Yu with a guilty look, then said to Chen Qichuan, "Father, to be honest, I don't think relying on Master Lu alone is enough. Your guards around Jinling need to be strengthened. It would be best to contact Uncle Deng of the Security Bureau and equip him with some private security personnel carrying light machine guns. Not only you, but also the leading figures of the four major families need to have their protection strengthened."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qichuan's gaze sharpened slightly.

He gazed quietly at Chen Che, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, which had weathered decades of ups and downs in the business world.

"Is that Wang Jian really that frightening to you?" Chen Qichuan asked softly.

Chen Che did not avoid his father's gaze and nodded seriously: "Dad, please don't ask anymore."

Chen Qichuan turned to look at Lu Yu and said, "Master Lu, my son had no other intentions, please don't take offense."

Lu Yu smiled slightly and nodded.