CHAPTER 455: CHAPTER 455: FEELING SOMEWHAT GUILTY

Hearing such a heartfelt confession, Chen Bin felt as if his heart had shattered.

He took a deep breath, unsure of how to respond.

At that moment, Liao Ruoji continued speaking.

"There’s really nothing between Xiong Wubing and me. He got married to someone else a while ago, and I’ve been waiting for you to come back."

A playboy like Chen Bin never lacked women, nor did he fear anyone leaving him.

The only thing that moved him was genuine sincerity without any reservations.

Feeling the pressure in his heart was too great, Chen Bin intentionally changed the topic.

"I’m about to head to the Imperial Capital to take care of something. Want to come with me?"

Nodding her head, a faint smile appeared on Liao Ruoji’s face.

"Sure, I was planning to go home today anyway. I don’t have anything going on right now."

About two hours later, the announcement finally came through, saying the plane could now fly as scheduled.

Since Liao Ruoji had booked a first-class ticket, she and Chen Bin were seated separately.

However, shortly afterward, a flight attendant informed him that his ticket had been upgraded, with someone covering the cost.

After joining Liao Ruoji’s side and saying just a few words, drowsiness overtook Chen Bin.

He closed his eyes and fell asleep almost instantly.

Worried he might catch a cold, Liao Ruoji specially asked a flight attendant for a blanket and draped it over Chen Bin.

Then, she even slipped her hand under the blanket, tightly holding Chen Bin’s larger hand.

When the plane landed at Imperial Capital International Airport, it was already two in the morning.

Exiting the airport, Chen Bin asked, "Are you still living with your parents?"

"No, I have my own place."

"Okay, I’ll take you home first and then find a hotel nearby."

"I already told you I live alone. Why bother finding a hotel?"

"Uh... wouldn’t that be a bit inappropriate?"

Hearing this, Liao Ruoji stared directly into Chen Bin’s eyes.

After a long while, she let out a soft snort.

"Hypocrite!"

Soon, the two took a cab and arrived at Liao Ruoji’s home.

The apartment was about the same size as Liao Ruoli’s but appeared much tidier.

Both of them were exhausted at this point. After hastily freshening up, they went to separate rooms to rest.

When Chen Bin woke up, he glanced at his phone and was dumbfounded.

"Oh my god, it’s almost noon!"

As he stepped out of the room, he heard Liao Ruoji’s voice coming from the kitchen.

"I’ve already made lunch. Come eat with me."

"But..."

"No matter how busy you are, you still need to eat. I know the Imperial Capital fairly well; I can give you a hand soon."

Nodding, Chen Bin agreed.

After quickly freshening up and eating lunch in a hurry, he took Liao Ruoji out with him.

Though Liao Ruoji owned a car, it had been sitting idle for so long that it was covered in dust.

To save time, Chen Bin opted to take a cab instead.

When they arrived at their destination, Liao Ruoji froze for a moment.

"Who are you planning to meet here?"

"The Chairman of Jiang Chu Real Estate, Liao Jiangchu."

Frowning slightly, annoyance flashed across Liao Ruoji’s heart.

The family had clearly warned them that unrelated people weren’t to be casually introduced to family members.

For Chen Bin to know Liao Jiangchu, it must’ve been through Liao Ruoli.

Imagining her sister potentially trying to steal something from her, Liao Ruoji grew increasingly upset.

At the company reception desk, Chen Bin gave his name. After the staff contacted Liao Jiangchu, they escorted the two of them upstairs.

When they walked into Liao Jiangchu’s office, Chen Bin greeted him immediately.

"Hello, Chairman Liao."

Liao Jiangchu, absorbed in the documents in his hands, responded casually.

"Have a seat. I just need to wrap up a couple things."

At this point, Liao Ruoji spoke up as well.

"Brother Jiangchu, it’s nearly New Year, and you’re still this busy?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Liao Jiangchu looked up.

To his surprise, it was Liao Ruoji, which left him rather astonished.

How did Chen Bin end up with Liao Ruoji?

Though curious, Liao Jiangchu maintained a calm tone as he asked, "Ruoji, how’s work going in Yanxi?"

"It’s been fine. Everything’s running smoothly."

"By the way, you and Chen Bin..."

"We’ve known each other for a while. He’s here in the Imperial Capital to ask for your help, so I tagged along."

Nodding, Liao Jiangchu gestured toward the sofa not far away.

"Alright, you two can sit for now. Let my secretary know if you’d like something to drink. I’ll deal with your matter once I finish this work."

About six or seven minutes later, Liao Jiangchu finally came over to sit beside them on the sofa.

"Mr. Chen, what brings you all the way here?"

"I was hoping you could help me find a few singers..."

Chen Bin then proceeded to explain the situation in detail.

After understanding it all, Liao Jiangchu replied, "I don’t know any top-tier singers, but I do know the head of a talent agency. How about I call him for you?"

"That would be great, thank you so much."

"No need to be so polite."

With that, Liao Jiangchu stepped out of the office to make the call.

After returning, he handed Chen Bin a business card.

"He said you should go see him in person. Once you’re there, just tell him your requirements, and he’ll assist you."

"Got it, thank you."

Taking the business card, Chen Bin was about to put it in his pocket.

But at that moment, Liao Ruoji said, "Let me hold onto it for you. You’re so busy lately—what if you lose it?"

"Something this important? I wouldn’t..."

Before Chen Bin could finish his sentence, Liao Ruoji snatched the card away.

"I’ve got a bag with me. It’ll be safer if I keep it."

Watching their interaction, Liao Jiangchu frowned.

He suddenly realized that both of his cousins seemed to have feelings for this guy.

Noticing Liao Jiangchu’s expression, Chen Bin felt a bit guilty, quickly steering the conversation elsewhere.

"Mr. Liao, our station is currently selling ad slots for the Spring Festival Gala. Would you consider promoting Beihuang County’s tourism? The festival is prime airtime—such an ad could work wonders."

Without much thought, Liao Jiangchu nodded.

"I recently bought a plot of land in Tianhai. We could pair that with tourism promotions for Beihuang County as a bit of a teaser. Just tell me how much the sponsorship costs, and I won’t haggle."

Clearing his throat, Chen Bin looked a tad awkward.

"Well... another company already sponsored it."

"So, I don’t rank in your priorities anymore? Gave the prime slots to someone else, huh?"

Seeing Liao Jiangchu’s expression darken, Chen Bin began to panic.

Just as he was about to explain, Liao Ruoji frowned and said, "Brother, stop messing around and talk properly."

Letting out a sigh, Liao Jiangchu looked helplessly at Chen Bin.

"Alright, so how much did they pay for the ad slot?"

Chen Bin quickly replied, "Twenty million."

"Only twenty million? That’s a loss for you. Here’s the deal—three million for two slots. Focus on the tourism one primarily, and handle the rest as you see fit."

Seeing how generous Liao Jiangchu was, Chen Bin immediately nodded.

"No problem. I’ll ensure the ads are flawless."

Once their contract was signed, Liao Jiangchu told Chen Bin to come back the next day to collect the money.

With nothing else to do, Chen Bin left with Liao Ruoji right afterward.

However, not long after they left, Liao Jiangchu pulled out his phone and dialed Liao Ruoli’s number...