"An opponent of that level isn’t even worth mentioning," Lin Jiang said dismissively, changing the subject.
"How are things going with Yong’an?"
"Nothing much has happened. I heard they’ve shut down two-thirds of their equipment and can’t even make payroll."
"Yong’an is backed by the Xiangrong Group. Given the pressure from the group’s shareholders, a decision should be coming soon. Keep an eye on any related information. If we get a chance, we’ll buy them out at rock bottom. We can’t let them lose *too* badly, after all."
Chen Jingxian covered her mouth and laughed. "That’s just cruel. You’re aiming to utterly crush their spirit."
"I’m just looking out for them, saving them from losing all their money. It’s not easy for the rich kids to start a business, after all," Lin Jiang said with a smirk.
"How’s the chain store expansion coming along? Has everything been arranged?"
"We talked about it in the meeting today. I’ve put Yang Tao and the other two in charge of the details. The national economy is in a downturn right now, so business in Zhonghai isn’t great either. A lot of shops are up for sale or lease, so finding suitable locations should be quite easy."
Lin Jiang nodded. Everything was heading in the right direction. He felt invincible, with no worthy opponent in sight.
After talking with Chen Jingxian, Lin Jiang held another meeting with his company staff.
A little after three in the afternoon, he drove the new Maybach S680 he had bought to pick up Qin Youyou.
Compared to an SUV, the S680 was a bit more formal and more suitable for the occasion.
"Brother Jiang, did you get a new car?" Qin Youyou asked as she got in. "This car looks just like my dad’s."
"They’re all pretty much the same."
After picking up Qin Youyou, Lin Jiang drove to Jiang Rongmin’s company.
"Mom, we’re here."
"I’ve already laid out the clothes for both of you. Once you’re changed, we’ll head out."
"Mom, you’re so thoughtful! I love you!"
Jiang Rongmin had a doting look on her face. "Go on, get changed."
"Okay!"
Jiang Rongmin left. Lin Jiang looked at the clothes she had left for him. The style was very similar to what Fang Jie had picked out for him before, but a bit more formal.
After putting them on, Lin Jiang found that both the shirt and the pants fit him perfectly.
As expected of someone in the apparel industry, she could tell his size with a single glance.
The same was true for Qin Youyou’s clothes. It was a sleeveless dress, and her mother had even prepared a pair of fleece-lined, skin-toned leggings, which were both fashionable and warm.
Soon, the two had changed. Seeing Lin Jiang in his formal attire, Qin Youyou couldn’t take her eyes off him.
"Brother Jiang, you look so handsome dressed like this."
"Easy there. This is your mom’s office. We can’t do anything here."
"Brother Jiang, you’re so shameless! How could you think about that in my mom’s office," Qin Youyou chided playfully.
’Even though it wouldn’t really work, the idea is pretty exciting,’ Lin Jiang thought to himself.
After they finished changing, Jiang Rongmin returned.
She was wearing a white dress with thick black stockings and high heels, enhancing her mature charm.
In some ways, Qin Yangyang was a carbon copy of Jiang Rongmin; their personalities and fashion sense were very similar.
As she came in, Jiang Rongmin’s gaze fell on Lin Jiang. She was very satisfied with his attire.
Then she looked at her own daughter. The two of them certainly looked like a good match standing together.
’The only problem,’ she thought, ’is that I have to secretly give them a push. Otherwise, the two of them might not have made any progress by now.’
"It’s about time. Let’s go."
"Okay."
The three of them got into the Maybach parked outside, and Lin Jiang fastened his seatbelt.
"Aunt Jiang, where are we heading?"
"The Gulf Hotel. The appreciation banquet is being held there."
’What a coincidence. We’re heading to my own turf.’
Knowing the way like the back of his hand, Lin Jiang drove over.
Upon entering, he saw that the hotel lobby was crowded. It seemed other people were holding events there as well.
Perhaps because he was in a new car, the security guards didn’t recognize him; otherwise, the hotel manager would have already come over.
Lin Jiang didn’t think much of it. Following Jiang Rongmin’s lead, the three of them went to the banquet hall on the second floor.
When they arrived, quite a few relatives and friends were already there, sitting in small groups of two and three, chatting quietly.
Unlike an appreciation banquet held by an ordinary family, every arrangement was meticulous. The seating at each table had already been assigned, so there was no chaotic scene of people sitting wherever they pleased.
Originally, Jiang Rongmin had planned to bring both sisters. Now that Qin Yangyang wasn’t coming, Lin Jiang could perfectly fill her spot, so there was no need to add an extra seat.
They found their table and walked straight over.
Four people were already seated at the table. When they saw Jiang Rongmin arrive, they all stood up, but their eyes landed on Lin Jiang.
"President Jiang, and this is?"
"He’s Youyou’s boyfriend. His name is Lin Jiang."
Jiang Rongmin turned slightly to the side, looked at Lin Jiang with a smile, and said:
"Xiaojiang, you can just call him Uncle Liu. He’s a leading figure in the textile industry, the boss of the Dongchang Textile Factory."
"Uncle Liu."
Lin Jiang greeted him with a smile and offered his hand.
The older man shook it, completing the introduction.
Afterward, Jiang Rongmin introduced Lin Jiang to two other men. One was in media, and the other made athletic shoes; both were very well-known in their respective industries.
After a brief exchange of greetings, the others at the table started talking about other things.
No one paid any more attention to Lin Jiang. He was just the Qin Family’s future son-in-law, a step below them in status, so there was no need to talk with him much.
"You all arrived so early! I thought I’d be the first one here."
Hearing the voice, everyone at the table looked over.
A flamboyantly dressed middle-aged woman, accompanied by a young man, was walking toward them.
"Mom, your rival is here," Qin Youyou whispered.

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