The Female CEO Had a Daughter for Me After I Returned Home — Part 8

"No, sorry. I should be going."

Tang Chen refused without a second thought, rose to his feet, and left.

Xu Nan immediately grew anxious and hurried after him. "Sir, as long as you're willing to do the shoot, we can discuss the payment!"

Tang Chen turned back with a smile. "Since you recognize these clothes, do you think I'd care about payment?"

"I..."

Xu Nan came to an abrupt stop.

That was right!

Only then did she realize that excitement had gone to her head.

She had just said it herself—anyone who could wear such clothes was either rich or noble. How could he possibly care about the little payment she could offer...

Xu Nan stood there in a daze for a long while.

It was not until Tang Chen was about to enter the elevator that she suddenly snapped back to her senses.

She knew it was unlikely, but she still unwillingly chased after him and handed him a business card. "Sir, this is my card. If you change your mind, you can call me!"

Though he was unlikely to change his mind, Tang Chen still accepted the card when he saw her bowing and offering it with both hands.

Anyone willing to pour their heart and soul into their work deserved respect.

The elevator doors closed.

Xu Nan dejectedly walked back to the table.

"Nannan, you didn't have to go that far." Li Tong, who had witnessed everything, comforted her.

Xu Nan picked up a piece of cake and stuffed it into her mouth. Then she took a deep breath, looking as if she had regained her fighting spirit. "He took my card, which means there's still a chance. I can think of another way!"

"But just because he took your card doesn't mean you have his contact information!"

Li Tong's words were like a sharp knife stabbing into Xu Nan's heart. Her spirits instantly deflated, and she slumped back into despair...

After eating, Tang Chen returned to his room to rest for a while, dealt with some group affairs, then changed into sportswear and went to the hotel gym.

He worked out for an hour.

It was already close to noon.

Tang Chen changed back into formal attire and went to the restaurant downstairs.

Inside a private dining room.

The person in charge of investment recruitment had been waiting for quite some time.

Besides the person in charge of investment recruitment, there was also an elderly man and a middle-aged man around forty.

Tang Chen pushed the door open and entered.

All of them revealed surprised expressions.

"Everyone, this is our chairman, Tang Chen!" Liu An introduced Tang Chen.

"What?"

"This..."

Everyone was utterly shocked upon hearing that.

After a while, one of the two older men exclaimed, "I never expected the person steering such a massive business empire to be so young. Truly, ambition knows no age, and heroes rise in their youth!"

As he spoke, he extended his hand to Tang Chen. "Mr. Tang, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Zhou Xian."

Liu An introduced him, "Boss, this is Magic City's..."

Tang Chen raised his brows in surprise.

He had originally thought only the investment recruitment people would be here. He had not expected this man to come personally as well.

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"Pleasure to meet you!"

Tang Chen reached out and shook Zhou Xian's hand.

"Mr. Tang, pleasure to meet you. I'm Liu Qing."

The middle-aged man also extended his hand to Tang Chen.

Liu An introduced him as Zhou Xian's secretary.

Next was an honest-looking fat man.

He was the actual person in charge of investment recruitment, named Qian Teng.

"Mr. Tang is an elusive figure even on the international stage. It is truly our honor that you were willing to meet us!"

Zhou Xian smiled as he raised his wineglass to Tang Chen.

Tang Chen humbly replied, "Elder Zhou, you're too kind. It is also my honor that you could take time out of your busy schedule to meet me."

"Haha! I'm just a useless old man. Mr. Tang, you flatter me."

Zhou Xian laughed. "If we can persuade Sheng Tang to invest in Magic City, forget this old man—I could have every person under me take turns toasting Mr. Tang!"

"I don't have that much of a drinking capacity!"

"Hahahaha!"

The atmosphere at the table gradually became more familiar and lively.

As Zhou Xian looked at Tang Chen, his eyes filled with increasing admiration.

No wonder he was a business legend capable of building such a colossal commercial empire in just five years!

Amid laughter and conversation, the two began discussing Shengtang Group's investment plans for Magic City.

Tang Chen had already planned to invest in Magic City.

Otherwise, he never would have agreed to this meal.

Qian Teng sat to the side taking notes in a small notebook, but the two spoke too quickly for him to keep up. Sweat began to bead on his forehead...

After they had eaten and drunk their fill.

Tang Chen laid out all of his rough plans without holding anything back.

The massive investment plan made even Zhou Xian feel shocked. He repeatedly reached out to shake Tang Chen's hand, expressing his gratitude on behalf of all Magic City and the millions of young people who would be given employment opportunities...

After leaving the Sheng Tang Grand Hotel.

Before getting into the car, Zhou Xian told Qian Teng again and again that there could not be the slightest mistake. Otherwise, he would hold him accountable.

And one more thing.

If Tang Chen's whereabouts or personal information were leaked.

He would be in serious trouble as well!

The car drove away.

The powerful pressure Zhou Xian had displayed in only a few words had already soaked Qian Teng's clothes with sweat...

News that Shengtang Group would make a large-scale investment in Magic City set the entire Magic City business world ablaze.

Companies large and small throughout Magic City, already searching for Shengtang Group's leader, began contacting the group's headquarters for opportunities to cooperate while searching even more desperately...

The weekend.

The Aquarium.

Shen Qingyan stood outside, holding Tang Yao's hand.

In the end, Shen Qingyan still could not bring herself to say that Tang Yao was not allowed to come.

But she was far too worried.

So, she decided to come with Tang Yao!

With Shengtang Group's investment about to come through, Shen Group's crisis would soon be resolved. She should spend some time with Tang Yao too.

Tang Chen, dressed in casual clothes, walked over.

"Mom, Dad's here!"

The moment she saw him, Tang Yao excitedly waved her little hand. "Dad, over here!"

The two beauties, one grown and one small, standing there drew countless gazes.

And Tang Yao's shout broke countless hearts on the spot...

Tang Yao let go of Shen Qingyan's hand and ran toward Tang Chen.

Tang Chen smiled and crouched down, opening his arms to the little girl rushing toward him and letting her throw herself into his embrace.