“Here I am?”
Hearing this, Driver Lao Wu's heart skipped a beat.
But he calmly said, “You've come at a bad time. I'm about to head out. How about we reschedule?”
Gao Wenliang quickly said, “No, no, no, it's just a few words.”
Driver Lao Wu hesitated, “Alright. Did you drive here?”
Gao Wenliang nodded. Lao Wu said, “Let's talk as we walk!”
The two walked towards the parking lot. Gao Wenliang said, “As you know, I work at Tianluo Foreign Trade. Recently, our boss has been wanting to collaborate with Zhao Corporation, but dozens of emails have gone unanswered.”
“Now our boss is anxious. He sent me specifically to make sure I connect with Zhao Corporation no matter what!”
Lao Wu looked troubled, “That's difficult!”
“I'm just a driver. I don't know much about the company's affairs, but from what I understand, Zhao Corporation's channels for external cooperation are already full. Even if they were looking for new collaborations, they probably wouldn't choose an unfamiliar company.”
“I... I can't help you?”
Gao Wenliang took out a pack of Huazi cigarettes from his pocket and handed them over.
Lao Wu quickly waved his hand, but Gao Wenliang's enthusiasm was too much, so he could only reluctantly accept them.
“You... this is too much. I feel bad.”
Gao Wenliang smiled, “What's there to feel bad about? I'm not asking you for a big favor. Are you going to run an errand for Chairman Zhao?”
Lao Wu stopped in front of a Mercedes-Benz commercial van.
“No, Chairman Zhao is on vacation abroad. Now, Zhao Jie and Zhao Yue, the siblings, are handling the company's affairs. Young CEO Zhao sprained his foot playing basketball a few days ago and is now recuperating at home.”
“So, he called me to deliver the company's documents from the past few days for him to process, and also to pick someone up!”
Gao Wenliang nodded.
“I see, no wonder.”
“Lao Wu, how about this: please help me out and mention to CEO Zhao that cooperation is secondary; the main thing is that our boss wants to connect with him.”
“Once there's a connection, we'll slowly get to know each other, and cooperation will naturally follow!”
“Or how about this: after you've passed on the message, send me a reply. I'll go back to the company and call CEO Zhao in front of our boss to chat for a couple of minutes, just so I can report back!”
Lao Wu hesitated, “Alright, I'll pass on the message for you. But I can't guarantee if it will work out!”
Gao Wenliang laughed heartily, reaching out to pat Lao Wu's shoulder.
“We're all from the same hometown; your word is enough!”
Lao Wu smiled, “Alright then, I'll head over now!”
Gao Wenliang waved, and after watching Lao Wu drive away, the smile on his face slightly faded.
“Pah ~ What a jerk?”
“Hometown folk, my foot! He wouldn't even help with this small favor, damn it!”
After spitting, Gao Wenliang turned and walked towards his car.
At the entrance of the cafe, Chen Fan waited for about ten minutes before a black Mercedes-Benz commercial van stopped in front of him.
The car door opened, and Lao Wu walked over.
“You are Mr. Chen Fan, right?”
Chen Fan stood up and nodded.
“Zhao Yue?”
Lao Wu quickly said, “Oh, no, it's CEO Zhao who sent me to pick you up!”
Chen Fan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the black Mercedes-Benz commercial van.
【Mercedes-Benz V300: Long Wheelbase Premium Edition】
【Source: Mercedes-Benz 4S Dealership】
【Value: 522,800 RMB】
【Functions: Travel, business, rest...】
With a slight sigh in his heart, Chen Fan, at Lao Wu's invitation, took a seat in the back.
Turning around, the vehicle set off.
Lao Wu glanced at the rearview mirror and smiled, “Mr. Chen Fan, what do you do for a living?”
Chen Fan glanced at Lao Wu's personal information and said indifferently, “Nothing much, just a small employee!”
【Player Wu Feng: Lv37 (Blue Name)】
Hearing this answer, Lao Wu smiled and said nothing.
The vehicle sped down the road, and an oncoming black Magotan whizzed past.
Inside the Magotan, Gao Wenliang was full of doubt.
“Isn't that Lao Wu?”
“Why is he here?”
“If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have driven.”
Shaking his head, Gao Wenliang didn't pay much attention to it.
About ten minutes later, at the entrance of Jianye Garden City Villa Area.
As the commercial Mercedes-Benz arrived, the gate automatically opened, and the security guard stood there, watching the vehicle enter.
Arriving in front of a villa, Lao Wu parked the car.
“Mr. Chen Fan, we've arrived!”
Chen Fan nodded, opened the car door, and stepped out.
“Please follow me!”
Lao Wu, holding the documents, led Chen Fan to the entrance.
Chen Fan glanced at the house; if he wished, the house's information would instantly appear before his eyes.
【Jianye Garden City Detached Villa】
【Source: Jianye Real Estate】
【Value: 12.08 million RMB】
【Functions: High-end residence, living, fixed asset investment...】
Chen Fan raised an eyebrow slightly, which was somewhat different from what he had expected.
He had thought that the villas here would all start at tens of millions, but he didn't expect them to be only a little over ten million.
But then he thought, he couldn't even afford over ten million himself!
Chuckling inwardly, Chen Fan followed Lao Wu to the door.
Ding-dong ~
After the doorbell rang, the housekeeper quickly came out to greet them.
“Xiao Wu, you're here?”
Chen Fan looked at the housekeeper, who was also a blue-named player.
“Sister, these are the documents CEO Zhao requested, and this is the guest CEO Zhao asked me to pick up.”
The housekeeper smiled, “The young master is upstairs. Follow me!”
Chen Fan nodded, following the housekeeper and Lao Wu upstairs.
As soon as they went upstairs, they heard a familiar voice coming from the room.
“Smoke, smoke, oh dear!”
“The person is right in front of your face, can't you even look?”
“You're holding a gun, not a fire poker!”
...Chen Fan's lips curved into a smile as he followed Lao Wu into the room.
Lao Wu placed the documents nearby, then spoke, “CEO Zhao, the documents and the guest have arrived!”
Zhao Yue replied without turning his head, “Alright, just put them there for now. Have a seat!”
Lao Wu nodded, then turned and gestured for Chen Fan to sit.
Chen Fan didn't stand on ceremony and directly sat on the hanging chair nearby.
Lao Wu raised an eyebrow slightly. Zhao Yue hadn't turned around, so Lao Wu hesitated for a moment.
“CEO Zhao, there's something I'd like to mention to you.”
Zhao Yue stared at his phone, completely focused.
“Speak!”
Lao Wu said, “Well, I have a fellow townsman who works at a trading company and wants to ask CEO Zhao if he could call to discuss a potential collaboration?”
“If not for collaboration, just getting to know each other would be fine. I have his...”
Before he could finish, Zhao Yue interrupted him.
“My sister is handling all company matters recently. Why are you looking for me?”
“Besides, the company isn't looking for new partners right now. Just put him off for now, and we'll see if an opportunity arises later!”
Lao Wu's face stiffened; he knew this would be the outcome.
“Alright then!”
Looking back at Lao Wu, Zhao Yue said, “Anything else?”
“No more!”
Zhao Yue: “Then you can go back for now. Tell Auntie to make two dishes for lunch and open the wine I brought back a few days ago.”
Lao Wu nodded, turned, and left the room.
While the two were talking, Chen Fan had been observing the room's layout.
It had to be said, wealthy homes were indeed meticulous and clean.
After all, there was a housekeeper cleaning every day.
Now that only the two of them were left in the room, Chen Fan's gaze fell on Zhao Yue's head.
But when Chen Fan saw the information above Zhao Yue's head, his pupils immediately constricted.
【Player Zhao Yue: Lv26 (Red Name!)】
A Red Name Player?
Chen Fan was startled.
【Do you want to view Player Zhao Yue's Red Name record?】
【Yes / No】
Chen Fan hesitated slightly.
“Yes!”