Since her family went bankrupt, she hadn't worn such an expensive dress in a long time, and for some reason, she felt something was off.
These past few days, her father has been treating her almost too well, not only giving her a bunch of designer clothes and jewelry, but also showering her with attention and concern.
Jiang's father favored sons over daughters, focusing all his energy on Jiang Jie's brother, while she was previously the one who was neglected.
Jiang Jie was a little uneasy because of her father's unusual kindness. "Dad, maybe I shouldn't go? You two are discussing business, I won't be able to help much if I go."
Looking at his daughter, who was dressed in a white dress and looked charming, Mr. Jiang felt a moment of tenderness in his heart. However, when he thought of the 300 million yuan he owed to Chairman Hu, and Chairman Hu's promise that as long as Jiang Jie Chairman Hu marry him, the 300 million yuan he owed would be wiped clean, and that Chairman Hu would also give him a sum of money to help him make a comeback, he hesitated.
Although Chairman Hu is a bit old, he is rich, and Chairman Hu Jiejie is going to enjoy a life of luxury with him.
Thinking this through, Mr. Jiang seemed to have convinced himself. He composed himself and said to Jiang Jie, "You know that Dad owes Chairman Hu a lot of money. If you come with me, with the younger generation present, Chairman Hu won't make things too difficult for us."
"Besides, aren't you going into the entertainment industry to make movies? Chairman Hu is also involved in some entertainment-related businesses. It will be good for you to know more people."
Jiang Jie hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed.
"Good."
Jiang Jie and her father arrived at Weiming Residence.
"Old Jiang," Chairman Hu greeted Jiang's father, but his eyes fell on Jiang Jie, "This must be your daughter, Jiejie. She's grown so much."
Mr. Jiang's expression stiffened for a moment, then he chuckled dryly and echoed, "Yes, Jiejie, this is Chairman Hu, quickly greet him."
Jiang Jie felt Chairman Hu's gaze fall on her, and for some reason, she felt uncomfortable with that gaze.
After her father urged her on, Jiang Jie snapped out of her reverie and forced a smile, saying, " Chairman Hu."
Chairman Hu stared at Jiang Jie, his smile deepening, " Chairman Hu is too formal. Just call me Uncle Hu."
Jiang Jie paused for a moment, then said, "Uncle Hu."
Mr. Jiang's eyes flickered. "Alright, alright, Chairman Hu, the food's getting cold. Let's eat first."
Weiming Residence's Huaiyang cuisine is very authentic; Jiang Jie ate a crab meat lion's head.
Chairman Hu poured Jiang Jie a glass of wine. " Jiejie, Uncle Hu is very happy today. Come, let me toast you."
Jiang Jie hurriedly put down her chopsticks, picked up her wine glass, and took a sip.
The liquor in the glass was baijiu, quite strong, and Jiang Jie coughed because she choked on it.
" Jiejie, are you trying to embarrass me? How come you've only drunk so little?"
Jiang Jie has a low alcohol tolerance, so she looked to her father for help.
Mr. Jiang's eyes flickered for a moment, then he said, "My blood pressure has been a bit high lately. Why don't you have a few drinks with Chairman Hu?"
Jiang Jie looked at Chairman Hu, Chairman Hu was holding a wine glass and looking at Jiang Jie.
Jiang Jie picked up her wine glass, intending to drink it all in one gulp, when suddenly, the door to the private room was pushed open.
"I knew I wasn't mistaken, Jiang Jie! What a coincidence! I didn't expect to see you here too. What a wonderful fate!"
Chairman Hu was somewhat displeased that his good deed had been interrupted, and he looked at the person who had come in. However, the next moment, he was stunned by the beautiful woman standing at the door of the private room.
He stared intently at the newcomer. " Jiejie Jie, this is...?"
Could this be some female celebrity in the entertainment industry?
Jiang Jie: "Uncle Hu, this is Chairwoman Chu, the investor for our film crew."
"So it's Miss Chu," Chairman Hu, his mind racing. "May I ask where Miss Chu works?"
"I wouldn't dare accept such praise," Chu Xiyue, not missing Chairman Hu's lecherous gaze. "I'm just a wretched rich kid who invested in a film crew with my pocket money. My father does have some reputation in the business world, though."
Chairman Hu's attitude became more serious. "I wonder who Miss Chu's father is..."
Chu Xiyue: "My dad is Chu Lingyun."
Chairman Hu:!
Who in China's business circles doesn't know the name Chu Lingyun?
He immediately stood up eagerly, his expression obsequious. "So it's Miss Chu, my apologies for not recognizing you sooner."
Chu Xiyue didn't look at his outstretched hand. She walked to the dining table, poured herself a glass of strong liquor, and raised it. "It's fate that we met. I'd like to toast you both."
Chairman Hu and Mr. Jiang were somewhat flattered and drank their wine glasses in one gulp.
Chu Xiyue took a small sip of wine and then said, "Nice to meet you, let's have a drink."
I downed the second glass of wine.
Chu Xiyue continued, "I'm in a great mood today, shall we have another drink?"
Chairman Hu and Chiang Kai-shek's father drank several more glasses.
They ordered strong liquor, and after a few drinks, they were all a little dizzy.
They put down their glasses. " Miss Chu, we're getting old, and our alcohol tolerance isn't very high..."
Chu Xiyue, holding her wine glass, interrupted them with a slightly cool voice, "Don't you two enjoy drinking? If you don't drink your fill today, you're disrespecting me Chu Xiyue Chu Xiyue, and disrespecting Lingyun Group."
"I'm a very petty person."
Only then did Mr. Chairman Hu and Mr. Jiang realize that Chu Xiyue's visit was ill-intentioned, but they didn't know how they had offended her. Faced with Chu Xiyue's Chu Xiyue gaze, they dared not refuse to drink.
After downing two full bottles of strong liquor, Chairman Hu and Mr. Jiang's eyes rolled back, and they passed out drunk at the dining table.
Chu Xiyue put down her wine glass, reached out, and took out both of their phones.
Jiang Jie was still unaware of what was happening. Seeing Chu Xiyue's actions, she looked somewhat bewildered. " Chairwoman Chu, what are you doing...?"
"Silly girl," Chu Xiyue quickly unlocked both of their phones, opened their chat history, and placed it in front of Jiang Jie. "Take a look for yourself, and don't be silly next time."
Jiang Jie was puzzled. She looked down and saw the chat history on her phone.
[Mr. Jiang, if you agree to marry your daughter to me, I can give Jiejie a generous dowry.]