NOVPUBJust as Zhao Jian had said before.
This person might not be a big shot.
But.
He was someone many big shots respected.
Liu Gang.
The secretary to party committee, Dai Shouyi’s driver.
Even though he was just a driver, no one dared to underestimate him.
Nobody expected that Zhao Jian actually knew Liu Gang, and even invited him over.
At that moment.
Everyone looked at Zhao Jian with new respect.
Because they knew that just the friendship between Zhao Jian and Liu Gang could slowly elevate the Zhao Family in Jizhou.
It was just a matter of time.
Seeing everyone’s astonished expressions, Zhao Jian grinned, unable to suppress his smile; he had guessed earlier the reactions these people would have once they saw Liu Gang.
Even so, he still felt a strange sense of achievement.
"Hey, where did Anran go?" Zhao Jian looked around but was disappointed not to find Lu Anran and Chen Nan.
He had intended to flaunt his superiority proudly in front of Lu Anran and Chen Nan but was disappointed instead.
It was really annoying.
Yangyang cautiously said, "Anran went upstairs to touch up her makeup after learning that distinguished guests had arrived."
Although Zhao Jian was a bit annoyed, he still introduced everyone to Liu Gang.
Liu Gang smiled and shook hands with everyone, even adding contact information, which made everyone feel unexpectedly honored.
Little did they know.
The reason Liu Gang came was because he had heard that there was a birthday celebration here.
Celebrating a birthday at a hot spring hotel naturally involved sexy women in bikinis, which, to him, was a perfect opportunity.
With his status, just beckoning with his fingers was enough to have women throw themselves at him.
It was just too enjoyable.
At this time.
Lu Anran walked out of the villa, knowing that Chen Nan did not like these settings, she asked him to stay upstairs and wait for her.
Seeing Lu Anran walk majestically in a red dress, Zhao Jian was delighted and smilingly introduced her, "Anran, let me introduce you, this is Brother Liu Gang, a highly regarded person by the party secretary Dai."
"Brother Liu, this is my sister, Lu Anran."
Lu Anran was thrilled, not expecting Zhao Jian to have invited Liu Gang. She warmly shook hands with him, invited him to have a seat, and personally poured him a glass of wine.
Zhao Jian raised an eyebrow at Lu Anran, saying, "Anran, talk to Brother Liu about that piece of land. With Brother Liu’s influence in the municipal government, securing a piece of land shouldn’t be hard."
Liu Gang frowned and feigned displeasure, "Zhao Jian, don’t speak recklessly, understand?"
"What do you mean securing a piece of land wouldn’t be hard?"
"Even if it’s two pieces of land, it would still be no trouble at all!"
Upon saying this, his face showed a faint smile.
If someone else had said this, people definitely wouldn’t believe it and would think they were boasting.
But since it was Liu Gang who spoke, it carried a lot of persuasive power.
The western city was undergoing reconstruction after all.
With his connections in the municipal government.
Securing two pieces of land really wasn’t much a difficulty.
Lu Anran didn’t expect Liu Gang to say such a thing, and she felt much more relieved, almost as if she had taken a tranquilizer. She said, "Mr. Liu, I’m interested in the DB101 plot, can you possibly help with that?"
Hearing this, Liu Gang’s expression suddenly became stern.
Although he was just a driver, he knew that the plots starting with DB were in high demand.
Right now, many people were eyeing those plots.
The city was planning a public auction, and the highest bidder would get them.
If it had been any other plot.
He could have manipulated the situation to help Lu Anran secure it.
But for the plots starting with DB, even if he wanted to help, he was powerless!
In that moment.
Liu Gang suddenly regretted his earlier bravado, realizing he had spoken too confidently and now found it hard to back down gracefully.
Just as he was at a loss,
Zhao Jian excitedly said, "Chen Nan, come here, come here, let me introduce you to a very important person. This man is a favored individual in front of Secretary Dai of the Municipal Committee. It’s your good fortune to meet him."
"Moreover, Brother Liu has expressed his willingness to help Anran secure the land she desires."
Seeing this, everyone felt a twinge of disdain.
They knew.
Zhao Jian’s eagerness to take care of Lu Anran’s affairs was solely to flaunt his networking skills in front of Chen Nan, aiming to regain the face he had lost earlier.
It must be said, such a petty show of triumph was indeed contemptible.
"Chen Nan?"
Upon hearing the name Chen Nan, Liu Gang suddenly shivered and quickly turned around to look.
When he saw Chen Nan approaching from a distance, he hurriedly stood up, a polite smile forming on his face which lacked the previous arrogance and haughtiness, "Mr. Chen, what brings you here?"
Boom!
A simple greeting, like a thunderclap on flat ground.
It caused everyone present to feel as if their scalps were splitting and their skin was crawling.
Without exception.
Everyone felt a surge of immense waves in their hearts, their eyes filled with shock as they gazed at Chen Nan.
They had never imagined that even the driver of Secretary Dai from the Municipal Committee would behave so courteously upon seeing Chen Nan and even address him as ’Mr.’
Chen Nan responded with a smile, "Good evening, Brother Liu."
He had recognized the other party earlier from upstairs, but because of the distance and the dim light, he couldn’t see clearly.
That was exactly why he came over to greet him.
"Brother Liu, you know this guy?" Zhao Jian, completely dumbfounded, began to tremble uncontrollably.
He had thought to elevate his own sense of superiority through Liu Gang.
After all, it was not easy for ordinary people to invite Liu Gang over.
But he had never dreamed.
That Liu Gang would not only know Chen Nan but would also be so courteous to him.
Liu Gang humbly said, "Mr. Chen is a friend of Secretary Dai."
Upon hearing this,
Everyone’s hearts skipped a beat, feeling almost suffocated.
No one had expected.
That Chen Nan not only knew the business tycoon Wang Guodong.
But was also friends with the Municipal Committee’s Secretary.
Without exaggeration,
He now had clout in both the political and business arenas!
Zhao Jian stood by, trembling with fear. Chen Nan’s background was too formidable. Even though he harbored resentment towards Chen Nan, at that moment, all he felt was fear.
Because he knew very well that if Chen Nan wanted to take action against him, one word was all it would take for the Zhao family to face calamity.
"How does this guy know so many important people?" Xu Nuo’s eyes revealed intense curiosity, clearly amazed by his incredible network.
Although Lu Anran didn’t know why Chen Nan had such remarkable connections,
her eyes were filled with admiration.
Not only was he handsome,
and kind and considerate,
but he was also skilled and well-connected.
How could anyone not love someone like that?
Liu Gang said somewhat awkwardly, "Miss Lu, the plot of land you are interested in is highly sought after, and I simply don’t have the ability to secure it."
"However, if Mr. Chen were to speak up, then naturally, that plot of land would fall into your hands."
Zhao Jian almost spit out blood.
I invited you here to help me show off.
Why are you highlighting Chen Nan’s capabilities?
Aren’t you just helping Chen Nan slap my face?
