NOVPUBAfter connecting the call, Wang Guodong said with a face full of apologies, "Uncle Ye, I’m sorry to have let you down."
Wang Guodong also had a benefactor.
This person came from the provincial capital and held a certain influence there.
The reason why Wang Guodong had a certain status in Jizhou was thanks to this person’s help in earlier years; otherwise, he would never have been able to become the president of the Jizhou Chamber of Commerce.
Now, having been removed from his position, Wang Guodong felt he had let down Uncle Ye’s nurturing.
On the other end of the line, an elderly voice came through, "Guodong, I’ve heard about your situation. It’s not your fault. If I were you, I would have maintained your attitude too."
The voice then changed the subject, "By the way, have you met some important person?"
Wang Guodong, looking puzzled, replied, "Uncle Ye, what do you mean by that?"
The elder said, "I just received a message that someone recommended you to become the vice president of the Provincial Commerce Association. If nothing goes wrong, you should receive the appointment letter from the Provincial Commerce Association tomorrow."
"What?" Wang Guodong stood up in disbelief, "Someone recommended me as the vice president of the Provincial Commerce Association? How is that even possible?"
Wang Guodong was utterly bewildered, his eyes wide with shock, as he had no significant backers.
Qian Feng was also greatly surprised.
It was known that the Provincial Commerce Association had only three vice presidents, each holding significant power.
He had never dreamed that Wang Guodong would soon become one of them.
And just then,
Wang Guodong and Qian Feng, as if thinking of the same thing, simultaneously turned to look at Chen Nan, seeing his smile, their inner doubts dissipated.
At that moment, they finally understood why Chen Nan had confidently told Wang Guodong that he would definitely not choose to retire.
Qian Feng also understood what Chen Nan meant by his words "Your road has broadened and extended."
Because he had known before that Wang Guodong was about to become the vice president of the Provincial Commerce Association.
After a brief chat with Uncle Ye, Wang Guodong hung up the phone, his face animated as he turned to Chen Nan, "Chen Nan, what exactly is going on? Did you secretly support Uncle Wang?"
Chen Nan smiled bitterly, "I don’t have that kind of ability!"
Pausing, he continued, "However, you should be able to guess who it is."
Unable to restrain himself, Wang Guodong blurted out, "Miss Yang?"
"Yes," Chen Nan said with a smile. "She doesn’t like owing favors to others, so she can only repay the favor for that piece of ambergris this way, provided that you have the capability and a good reputation."
Overwhelmed, Wang Guodong gulped, unable to stop himself from exclaiming, "What does my ability have to do with this? It mainly depends on your face!"
Wang Guodong wasn’t foolish; he knew why Yang Ruoshui would help him in this way—
Purely for Chen Nan’s sake.
A captivating smile played at the corners of Chen Nan’s mouth, "Uncle Wang, can you help me take care of Chen Group now?" 𝒏𝙤𝙫𝒑𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝒐𝙢
Wang Guodong nodded solemnly, knowing that if he became the vice president of the Provincial Commerce Association, his status and position would rise significantly, thus aiding Chen Group’s ascension would not be difficult.
After a few more rounds of drinks,
Wang Guodong’s phone rang again. Seeing the number displayed, a sneer appeared on his face, "If I’m not mistaken, the people in the Chamber of Commerce must have heard something."
With a smile, Qian Feng said, "The news of President Wang becoming the vice president of the Provincial Commerce Association must have leaked, and certainly, some are trying to make amends with you now."
Wang Guodong grunted in acknowledgement and then pressed the speaker button.
The next moment,
A sycophantic voice came through, "President Wang, I hope calling this late hasn’t disturbed your rest?"
Wang Guodong, feigning surprise, responded, "President Liu is being too polite. Having such an important person like you call me is an honor; how could it possibly affect my rest?"
Beside him, Chen Nan almost spit out his food, not expecting the usually stoic Wang Guodong to display such a sense of humor.
On the line, President Liu seemed to have not picked up on Wang Guodong’s sarcasm and continued, "President Wang, you truly are magnanimous. About that Chamber of Commerce election issue, it was just a temporary confusion on our part, and I really hope you don’t take it to heart!"
The corner of Wang Guodong’s mouth twitched slightly, a look of disgust flashing across his eyes, but his tone remained exaggeratedly enthusiastic, "What are you talking about, President Liu? How could I harbor any thoughts?"
"As for the election, it was everyone’s choice. Why would I take it to heart?"
President Liu laughed dryly, "You are indeed broad-minded."
"It’s like this, I heard you’ve got some good news coming! Let me congratulate you in advance!"
"You see, there might have been some misunderstandings before, but from now on, the development of the Chamber of Commerce still depends on you!"
Wang Guodong, with a look of disdain in his eyes, replied, "President Liu, you flatter me too much."
"I’m just an ordinary person; I don’t have the ability to influence the Chamber’s development."
"Besides, back when I was president, I didn’t see you actively supporting me."
President Liu laughed awkwardly, "President Wang, I was blind not to recognize Mount Tai before. You are a great man, don’t stoop to my level."
"When are you free? How about we have a meal together and talk in person?"
Wang Guodong snorted disdainfully, "You idiot, can’t you comprehend? What’s your status? What right do you have to dine with me?" and with that, he hung up.
He had no fondness for President Liu.
Even when he was serving as the president of the Jizhou Chamber of Commerce, President Liu had always opposed him.
And this election was also sabotaged by him.
Otherwise, Wang Guodong would never have been removed.
"That felt great!"
After the outburst, Wang Guodong instantly felt a refreshing sense of relief wash over him; his spirit and body immensely soothed.
"Come on, let’s continue," Qian Feng laughed, raising his glass.
"I can’t handle anymore, you drink!" Chen Nan laughed bitterly, shaking his head, having already drunk over a pound and a half of white wine at lunchtime, not to mention Wang Guodong and Qian Feng’s huge alcohol tolerance.
If he continued to drink, he would surely vomit.
Wang Guodong and Qian Feng did not insist further and each drank another two glasses before ending the dinner, although, they still wanted to drink longer, but didn’t want Chen Nan to sit through it.
"Where are you headed, Uncle Wang can take you," after dinner, Wang Guodong, slinging his arm around Chen Nan, left the private room.
Chen Nan courteously said, "Uncle Wang, I’ve already checked into a room here. I won’t be going back tonight; you and Mr. Qian should head back and rest early!"
"Alright, we’ll talk over the phone if anything comes up." Not standing on ceremony, Wang Guodong left with Qian Feng.
As Chen Nan was about to head to his room to rest, his phone suddenly rang.
Seeing the caller ID, a sudden jolt of anxiety and unease surged through him...
