Yue Nanshan came to personally protect Li Guoliang. Hearing what Li Guoliang said, he also felt uncertain in his heart. "Director, no matter what, Young Master Xing has more authority than the old chief, so we..."
"Of course, I know that! Even the president has to show some respect when he meets Young Master Xing. Naturally, I can’t afford to offend Young Master Xing for the sake of the old chief!" Li Guoliang was caught between the two, and it was indeed a bitter situation, "The news of my visit here today must not get out. You stay outside with your men, and block anyone suspicious from entering!"
"Yes, Director!" Yue Nanshan received the order and withdrew.
Li Guoliang took a deep breath as he walked to the private room’s door, looking as if he were about to face a formidable enemy, then stepped into the room.
Even Xing Chen personally came out for this, so Li Guoliang thought that the people sitting inside must be extraordinary figures. Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked in, he saw Ran Zhonghai?
Ran Zhonghai was a native businessman of A City. To advance in business, naturally, he had connections with officials.
The first person he tried to curry favor with was Director Li Guoliang, so the two knew each other. Thɪs chapter is updated by ɴovᴇl_Firᴇ.ɴet
Ran Zhonghai was stunned when he saw Li Guoliang entering, but soon revealed a slightly amused look.
He had a good relationship with Li Guoliang. Could it be that today’s banquet was arranged by him?
While thinking this, Ran Zhonghai quickly stood up and greeted Li Guoliang, "Director Li? What brings you here?"
"Zhonghai? You all?" Li Guoliang also felt a bit strange and walked inside.
Gu Beichuan knew Li Guoliang’s identity, and the Gu family was no ordinary family; how could they not recognize a director?
He stood up and greeted Li Guoliang as well, "Hello, Director Li."
"This is... the youngest son of the Gu family? Wow, you’ve grown so much! I almost didn’t recognize you!" Li Guoliang also smiled, performing his role well. How else could he stay in the director’s position for so long?
Seeing this, Ran Zhonghai hurriedly introduced his family to Li Guoliang, and the five of them then sat down again.
This dinner was originally organized for Gu Beichuan, with him being the center of attention.
But now that Li Guoliang had arrived, not only Ran Zhonghai but even Gu Beichuan had to be respectful towards him.
In an instant, Li Guoliang became the center of attention.
After some small talk, Ran Zhonghai finally asked, "Director Li, are you expecting more friends? The table settings include two extra places..."
"Well..." Li Guoliang paused, then continued, "Yes, two more people are coming. They informed me to come over first because they were delayed by some matters."
Hearing this, the large weight in Ran Zhonghai’s heart finally lifted.
Taking advantage of this break, Ran Yingqian couldn’t help but speak up, "I knew it. It couldn’t possibly be Ran Xiangsi. Those two are Uncle Li’s friends, how could it be that girl?"
Earlier, Gu Beichuan had asked if Ran Xiangsi was coming, and when Ran Yingqian spoke up, she was scolded by Fang Biqin.
What was initially a relaxed dinner table tensed up again because of Ran Yingqian’s words.
Li Guoliang’s eyes froze for a moment, then he remembered that Xing Chen’s wife was named Ran Xiangsi.
He had seen her with his own eyes that day at the open-air café in World Trade Square...
Ran Xiangsi... Ran Zhonghai?