Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Will Anyone Regret That She Won the Championship? Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Will Anyone Regret That She Won the Championship? Jian Xiliang had already returned home and heard from Wen Xia about Jiang Fanyue’s achievements, as well as the various interview and report arrangements for Jiang Fanyue.

It seemed that this time, Jiang Fanyue was more than capable of crushing everyone.

He faintly heard that Jiang Zhe’s friend was also in this competition, and if Jiang Zhe made a substantial investment in the friend, he would likely lose it all.

That’s why he took the opportunity to call and give a timely reminder.

Business was, after all, Jiang Zhang and Liang Jinlan’s specialty, and the support behind Jiang Fanyue was undeniably strong.

Jiang Zhe and Xun Yining, they were both too weak.

Even with the Song Family’s financial help, victory was not guaranteed.

“What’s your purpose for telling me all this?” Jiang Zhe asked straightforwardly.

Jian Xiliang had always had mixed feelings toward her, and Jiang Zhe remembered the steamed bun he once gave her when she was little.

He might be someone eager for quick success and immediate profits, but perhaps, there was also a little bit of kindness in him.

Jian Xiliang couldn’t explain it clearly, only saying, “After all, we are somewhat related by blood.”

Or maybe it was because, had his own daughter not fallen ill, she would have been as old as Jiang Zhe by now.

Paying more attention to Jiang Zhe and Jiang Fanyue was a kind of psychological compensation after the middle-aged couple lost their own child.

Jiang Zhe nodded, “I’ve learned my lesson.”

Just as Jian Xiliang was about to hang up the phone, Jiang Zhe spoke gently, “Minister Jian, since you have said so much to me, let me also remind you not to invest in Jiang Fanyue.”

“Jiang Zhe, Fanyue’s results are out, and she’s not going to fail this time,” Jian Xiliang tried to convince her.

“When nothing is certain, how can one speak lightly of success or failure?”

Jiang Zhe reminded him.

Jian Xiliang suddenly remembered the last time he hosted a banquet, Song Ye suddenly became the chief person in charge, taking full responsibility for the construction in the West Suburb.

It came without any signs, abrupt and sudden.

His heart tightened, Jiang Zhe’s words struck his heart like a hammer.

Jiang Zhe didn’t know if he took her words to heart, but she said nothing more and hung up the call, then asked Xun Yining, “Is it good?”

“Delicious!”

“Let’s order another one!” Jiang Zhe skillfully called the waiter to place the order again.

After hanging up the phone with Jiang Zhe, Jian Xiliang said to Wen Xia, “Let’s forget about this investment and just keep the money.”

“Didn’t we agree to invest in Fanyue? Are you afraid of what people will say?” Wen Xia asked.

“With or without this investment, we have enough for our retirement. Why take the risk?”

Wen Xia really wanted to make this deal; getting older without children, her sense of security was not ensured.

Otherwise, the couple wouldn’t have been so concerned about the children from the half-brother’s family.

“Alright, I’ve decided not to invest,” Jian Xiliang made his decision.

Seeing her husband’s firm attitude, Wen Xia had no choice but to put away the bank card.

Jiang Fanyue soon received a call from Liang Jinlan and learned about this.

“Did they say why?” Jiang Fanyue was somewhat anxious.

“No, they just said they were busy and didn’t have time to come over,” Liang Jinlan said, her tone not very pleasant, “Didn’t they promise?”

“Forget it, maybe they really have something. Mom, think of some other way.”

Liang Jinlan had already put everything on the line this time, but she wasn’t satisfied and said, “I’ll think of a way to get more money from the bank.”

That meant she was planning to take out a loan.

Jiang Fanyue didn’t object.

Without Jian Xiliang providing money, the funds from Jiang Zhang and Liang Jinlan were simply not sufficient to cover the opening of so many production lines.

The Gu Family had given all the support they could.

Taking out a loan was the only option left.

After visiting the bank, Liang Jinlan thought that since she had already borrowed a substantial amount of money, she might as well expand her business even further.

She had rallied all the friends she could, with no other options left.

She thought of Cheng Lu.

She called Cheng Lu.

“Cheng Lu, I hear the clothing business has not been very prosperous for you lately?” Liang Jinlan got straight to the point.

“What’s up? Liang Jinlan, are you intending to give me a hand?” Cheng Lu teased.

After the previous incidents, she had long realized what kind of person Liang Jinlan was. Coming to her now, it definitely wasn’t for something good.

Liang Jinlan gave a smile, “It actually can be considered helping you out. Cheng Lu, you know my daughter Jiang Fanyue is highly talented in design and is currently participating in a competition abroad. If she wins an award, her designs are sure to become best-selling hot items.

I won’t hide it from you, Xu Jin, the then-popular celebrity, was able to make a name for herself in the entertainment and fashion industry with the support of our Jiang Family. Many of her outfits included Fanyue’s contributions as well.”

Cheng Lu listened quietly.

She didn’t know the inner workings of the Jiang Family very well, but Cheng Lu knew there was a lot of embellishment in Liang Jinlan’s words.

“Cheng Lu, the Jiang Family has indeed hit some rough patches recently, but with this opportunity, rising again wouldn’t be difficult. Out of our friendship from the past, I now invite you to join. You could invest money or raw materials, fabrics, and I’ll share the profits with you based on your investment proportion, what do you think?” Liang Jinlan spoke as if she were bestowing a great favor from on high.

Cheng Lu, smiling, said, “What you say does seem to make sense, I think it’s a good idea.”

“So, are you going to invest money or materials? Shall we meet up to talk this over properly?” Liang Jinlan was immediately elated.

“Here’s the thing, Liang Jinlan, I also have a friend who’s very talented in design. Right now, I’m also a bit short on funds and materials. How about you make an investment in my project too? When we make a profit, we’ll split it evenly, how about that?” Cheng Lu suggested at an unhurried pace.

Liang Jinlan realized she had been played and, unable to verbalize her frustration, could only leave a message: “Since everyone is busy, then let’s forget it.”

After saying this, she hung up the phone, seething with anger.

…

Following Liang Jinlan’s arrangement, Gu Jiaheng released a press-release announcing that Jiang Fanyue was about to win the championship at the international fashion competition.

Although not a person of the entertainment circle, Jiang Fanyue still had some reputation following the spat with Xu Jin’s fans.

With the Jiang Family having previously produced all sorts of beautiful clothing and customizing numerous standout red carpet outfits for Xu Jin, Gu Jiaheng’s large-scale purchase of hot searches and press releases stirred many people’s memories.

“Is she really going to win the championship?”

“Didn’t the reporters say Jiang Fanyue scored 9.85 this time? In the history of this competition, scores have never been that high except for one time when there was a perfect score winner.”

“Even if someone else gets a perfect score this time, with Jiang Fanyue’s results, she’s definitely in the top three.”

“This means the Jiang Family’s clothing industry is on the rise again!”

“I wonder if Xu Jin will regret it?”

“Are you kidding me? With Xu Jin’s current status, the Jiang Family is trying to cause a scene?”

In the comments below the press release, some argued, some praised, but without a doubt, the heat was stirred up.

Jiang Fanyue’s groundwork for the early stage had all been set up.