The Real Becomes False, and the False Becomes Real (Continued)

After bidding farewell to Ma Laocai and his son, Chu Chen walked toward his car and said to Director Jin beside him, "Director Jin, where are you going? I'll give you a ride."

"No need, no need. I can go back by myself." Director Jin sounded somewhat flattered.

"Don't be so polite. I'm going that way anyway!" Chu Chen invited him with a smile.

Director Jin chuckled. "Really, there's no need. I'm going to Director Nian's place for dinner tonight."

Hearing that, Chu Chen said, "Oh, all right. In that case, I'm sorry for the trouble, but please send my regards to Director Nian."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ming Mazi prepared to leave. "Young Master Chu, Director Jin, if there's nothing else, I'll head back first."

"All right. Thanks for your help today. I don't have anything good here, but take this pack of cigarettes and have a smoke!"

As he spoke, Chu Chen opened the car door and gave Ming Mazi a pack of cigarettes that had never been seen on the market. The packaging was extremely plain and inconspicuous. He then took out two more packs and handed them to Director Jin before bidding farewell to the two men.

After Chu Chen left, Ming Mazi curiously turned over the pack of cigarettes in his hand. One of his underlings behind him muttered, "They're even from the capital, but after asking for help, he only gave you one pack of cigarettes. How stingy!"

Director Jin immediately snapped, "Bullshit. He gave you one pack because he was generous. Ming Mazi, do you want it or not? If not, I'll buy it from you for three thousand."

The underling from before was dumbfounded. "What kind of cigarettes costs three thousand? Could they be special-supply cigarettes? No way, this... Could