CHAPTER 372: CHAPTER 229 "US" AMBIGUOUS_2

Chen Cheng patted Xia Gaoqiang on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Alright, stop standing there blankly. Haven’t you thanked Chairman Wen yet?"

"Right, right, right, thank you Chairman Wen! Thank you Chairman Wen!" Xia Gaoqiang snapped back to reality and hastily bowed to thank Wen Shulin.

Wen Shulin waved her hands with a smile, "No need to be polite. I believe in Director Xia’s capabilities and I’m optimistic about this project. Consider this investment a bit of support from me."

"Chairman Wen, you really have a discerning eye!" Chen Cheng teased.

Wen Shulin replied with a smile, "I mainly trust your judgment."

Xiao Meier had not expected Wen Shulin to be so straightforward but was nonetheless happy about the investment in the basketball gym.

"Sister Lin, you’ve really gone out of your way for us."

"Don’t be so courteous with me, Xiao Er." Wen Shulin’s lips curved slightly upwards, "Money, after all, is just a number. It only shows its value when it’s put into something worthwhile."

Chen Cheng checked the time, "Okay, Xia Bao, when you’re free, go and get the money from Chairman Wen! We have other matters to attend to, we’ll chat more another time."

Wen Shulin stepped aside, put on her shoes, and took out a business card from her bag and handed it to Xia Gaoqiang, "Director Xia, just come and see me at CGG tomorrow."

Xia Gaoqiang accepted it with both hands, "Okay, okay, I will be there first thing in the morning."

He could hardly contain his excitement and wished he could head straight to the CGG headquarters now.

Chen Cheng patted his shoulder, "Let’s go, we’re off to the next place."

The three of them left the basketball gym and got back into Chen Cheng’s car.

Xiao Meier couldn’t contain her curiosity and started to question Chen Cheng about their next destination.

"Xiao Cheng, stop beating around the bush, where are we going exactly?"

"Yes, Mr. Chen, please tell us."

Wen Shulin also laughed and chimed in; though she appeared indifferent on the surface, she was also curious about Chen Cheng’s next move.

Chen Cheng started the car, "We’ll be there soon, it’s not far."

The car left the basketball gym and headed straight for Xiehe Hospital.

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As the car entered the hospital parking lot, both Xiao Meier and Wen Shulin furrowed their brows.

"Xiao Cheng, why have we come to the hospital?"

From the backseat, Wen Shulin leaned forward, "Mr. Chen, are you feeling unwell?"

Chen Cheng stopped the car, unbuckled his seatbelt, and looking at the two serious faces in front, he said:

"I’m taking you to see Mr. Jin."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if a bomb went off over the heads of Wen Shulin and Xiao Meier.

"Mr. Jin? What’s happened to Mr. Jin?!"

"What’s wrong with godfather? Wasn’t he still on a business trip? Why is he in the hospital?!"

Chen Cheng explained the situation with Jin Baogen in detail, "Mr. Jin is stable now. He messaged me this morning, asking me to bring you two to see him."

"What are we waiting for then? Let’s go now."

"Yes!"

The three of them got out of the car, and Chen Cheng led them to the hospital ward.

Jin Baogen was still lying on the hospital bed looking somewhat weak, but he seemed much better in spirits as he chatted with a caregiver.

"Mr. Jin."

Chen Cheng led the others in.

Jin Baogen looked up at the sound, and seeing it was the three of them, his face immediately filled with a smile.

"You’ve all come! Come sit."

He tried to sit up, but Xiao Meier and Wen Shulin quickly stepped forward to assist him.

"Godfather, you were fine..." Xiao Meier’s voice was starting to choke, she said, "You even had Xiao Cheng keep it from me..."

Wen Shulin was much calmer, she asked, "How are you feeling now? Any discomfort?"

Jin Baogen waved his hand, indicating that he was fine, "Just old problems flaring up, the heart isn’t too well, and the doctor suggested surgery. Look, I just had it a few days ago."

Looking at the anxious expressions of the two, he joked with self-deprecation, "I won’t die, rest assured."

He asked the caregiver to bring over chairs and gestured for the three to sit down.

After adjusting his breath, he began, "I had Mr. Chen bring you here today because I want to discuss something with you."

"Godfather, the most important thing is for you to recover." Xiao Meier said with concern.

Chairman Wen also nodded, "Mr. Jin, you shouldn’t worry anymore..."

Jin Baogen shook his head, "I’ve made promises to you, and I have to keep them before it counts."

His gaze shifted to Chen Cheng, "As you all can see, my body’s condition is such that I won’t be able to get up for a while."

"This time, I want Chen Cheng to go to Qianzhou in my place."

This news was even news to Chen Cheng himself.

He straightened his back and, without asking for a reason, nodded directly, "Alright, I’ll go."

"Don’t agree so hastily." Jin Baogen said with a smile, "You should ask Xiao Er for her opinion."

He continued, "This trip to Qianzhou isn’t for leisure or vacation. You’ll be going to complete the preliminary work of a bond issuance on my behalf."

Hearing this, Wen Shulin looked at Chen Cheng with a complicated expression.

She was aware of Chen Cheng’s capabilities in the financial world but also understood the complexities of the Qianzhou region.

Xiao Meier was hearing this term for the first time, "Bond issuance? What bond issuance? Godfather, with your health like this, why are you still thinking about work?"

Jin Baogen chuckled, "Foolish girl, I’ve already made a promise to Xiao Wen and the others. I can’t rest easy until it’s done!"

He paused, then explained, "There’s a big project in Qianzhou that needs funding. I previously promised them I would help with a bond issuance for financing. Now, with my condition as it is, I can only send Chen Cheng there in my stead."

Xiao Meier looked at Chen Cheng, "Xiao Cheng, will you make the trip?"

Chen Cheng nodded, "I agreed just now."

"The matter isn’t over yet," Jin Baogen didn’t want Chen Cheng to get trapped by this, he said, "I’ll have someone replace you for the contract signing. You just need to make an appearance. Don’t sign anything. Understand?"

Chen Cheng, thinking of the restructuring Chen Jin had mentioned before and Jin Baogen’s emphatic instructions, realized that the seemingly simple contracts had complex relationships and potential risks lurking behind them.

Jin Baogen’s instruction to only make an appearance and refrain from signing anything was clearly a way of protecting him, to keep him from getting involved.

"Mr. Jin, I understand."

"Xiao Er, what about you? Are you willing to let Chen Cheng go on my behalf?" Jin Baogen turned his head to look at Xiao Meier.

Though Xiao Meier didn’t quite understand these financial matters, she knew that she and Chen Cheng wouldn’t be where they were today without Jin Baogen’s support.

"I’m willing," said Xiao Meier, still concerned for Jin Baogen’s health, "Godfather, don’t worry about so much. Xiao Cheng will help you complete this task."

Jin Baogen smiled in relief, "Good child, with your words, I’m relieved."

He then looked toward Wen Shulin, "Xiao Wen, can you help Chen Cheng?"

Wen Shulin: "Whatever I can do, Mr. Jin, just say the word."

"Give Chen Cheng a team," Jin Baogen put forward his request, "He’ll inevitably need to engage in social interactions there. I hope you can lend him CGG’s Public Relations Department."

This business wasn’t really Wen Shulin’s to start with.

And upon hearing Jin Baogen’s request, she immediately nodded, "Mr. Jin, rest assured, I will arrange the best team to assist Mr. Chen."

"Good, that’s settled."

Jin Baogen heaved a sigh of relief, and then said to Chen Cheng, "You need to be cautious on this trip. Interaction with both the front and backend is different. You need to mind the nuances."

Chen Cheng naturally understood the type of people he would be facing.

He, who was respectfully called "Mr. Chen" in Beijing, could very well become "Xiao Chen" in the eyes of others in Qianzhou.

But Chen Cheng was far from fearful, rather he felt a bit of excitement.

He had a natural taste for challenges and adventures.

Moreover, Jin Baogen’s entrustment was not just a responsibility, but also a rare opportunity for growth.

"Mr. Jin, rest assured, I know what to expect."

Jin Baogen looked at Chen Cheng, filled with anticipation, "I have high hopes for you."

Xiao Meier asked again, "So, when is Xiao Cheng departing?"

"Right, so that I can coordinate the timing too," Wen Shulin followed up.

Jin Baogen pointed at the drawer nearby and Xiao Meier opened it, taking out the documents from inside.

"The day after tomorrow, first thing in the morning," he continued, "Mr. Chen, here’s the materials for this time, get familiar with them."

"There’s an overview of the project on there, as well as the preferences of the people you’ll be dealing with."

Chen Cheng took over the documents and earnestly began to look through them.

The content was even more detailed than he had anticipated, covering not only an in-depth introduction and planning of the project but also backgrounds of the main people in charge. Their interests and personality traits were all noted.

Clearly, Jin Baogen had done a lot of prep work for Chen Cheng’s trip to Qianzhou.

"Okay, I’ll look them over," Chen Cheng responded.

Jin Baogen looked out the window, "After this one is done, there’s just one more."

Chen Cheng closed the documents, and with no one else around, asked, "Mr. Jin, I heard from Chen Jin that the municipal bonds are going to be tightened; is that true?"

Jin Baogen withdrew his gaze, didn’t speak, but nodded heavily.

Wen Shulin felt her heart drop. It seemed that CGG’s main business source was about to undergo a radical change after the company renaming.