C21 It Was Really Lin Chen

Before he could finish his sentence, Jiang Lili cut him off:

"Mr. Zhang, that won't be necessary."

She ended the call without another word.

One hundred million for a thirty percent stake? Was this some kind of joke?

Mr. Lin had invested a staggering five hundred million yuan directly!

On the other end, Mr. Zhang stared at his phone, incredulous. He was utterly flabbergasted.

Jiang Lili had the audacity to hang up on him?

He vowed to himself that he'd see the day when Jiang Lili would be crying and begging him for mercy.

...

Lin Chen had just arrived at the company's entrance. After checking in with the security staff, he stepped inside the building.

He hadn't gone far when a harsh voice called out.

"Hey, what's your business here? Are you here for a job interview?"

Lin Chen turned around, puzzled, to see a middle-aged man in a suit looking down at him imperiously.

When Lin Chen remained silent, the man barked:

"Move along, we're not hiring today!"

He then turned to the nearby security guards:

"What are you even doing? Don't you know we're expecting a VIP today? Why are you letting riffraff in?"

Lin Chen was seething with anger.

Just then, a woman's voice intervened:

"Manager Zhou, why all the commotion?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Manager Zhou hastily ingratiated himself:

"Director Sun, these guards don't know any better, letting just anyone walk in..."

Lin Chen, however, directed his gaze to the professionally dressed woman:

"Director Sun Feifei?"

At the mention of her name, Sun Feifei was taken aback:

"You are... Mr. Lin Chen?"

Lin Chen gave a nod of confirmation.

Manager Zhou's complexion went ashen.

He suddenly remembered that the VIP was none other than Lin Chen!

Sun Feifei was equally stunned.

She hadn't expected Mr. Lin to be so young and handsome!

And to think, Manager Zhou had nearly had Mr. Lin thrown out...

A wave of anxiety washed over Sun Feifei.

The company handover hadn't even taken place yet. If Lin Chen were to have a change of heart, their company would be doomed.

With this in mind, she shot a frosty glare at Manager Zhou:

"Do you realize the magnitude of the blunder you've just made?"

"I... I..."

Manager Zhou was soaked in a cold sweat, at a loss for words.

Sun Feifei spoke with an icy tone:

"Mr. Lin has made a one-time investment of 500 million yuan into Jiacheng, effectively saving our company! And you, who do you think you are to show him such disrespect?"

"Go to Finance and finalize your paycheck now. Don't bother coming in tomorrow. I'm sure the chairman will back my decision."

With that, Sun Feifei turned to Lin Chen.

"Mr. Lin, I apologize for our significant oversight."

"No worries."

She then escorted Lin Chen to the chairman's office on the top floor.

Manager Zhou remained behind, his face ashen with regret, but it was too late for remorse.

...

Inside the chairman's office.

Lin Chen walked in only to be greeted by a familiar silhouette in the executive chair.

Jiang Lili?

He was taken aback.

Jiang Lili was the chairman of Jiacheng?

Hearing the entrance, Jiang Lili looked up, her expression one of utter surprise.

"Lin Chen?"

"Is it really you?"

Sun Feifei looked between them, puzzled:

"Chairman, Mr. Lin, you two know each other?"

Lin Chen offered a smile.

"We're more than acquaintances; we're neighbors."

Jiang Lili returned the smile.

"I suspected it was you who had invested the five hundred million yuan in our company, but I could hardly believe it. And now, here you are."

Lin Chen settled into the plush sofa, chuckling:

"Talk about destiny."

Jiang Lili took a seat across from him, and Zhang Yuanyuan quickly prepared two cups of tea, setting them before them.

"So tell me, did you know about the trouble my company was facing and come to lend a hand?"

Jiang Lili asked, her smile warm and genuine.