Lan Xiangjun really treated the two as a couple now, after all, at this moment, besides the identity of husband and wife, there probably was no other explanation.
So, there was only one room.
Chen Cheng stood at the door, hesitating to swipe the card to enter.
He said, "How about, I go and get another room? Like Baoli, stay across the hall from you."
Meng Wanning, holding her luggage, shook her head, "No."
Hearing this response, the corners of Chen Cheng’s mouth curved up, then he finally swiped the card and opened the room door.
The two entered the room.
The room’s decor was quite elegant, especially that two-meter-wide bed, which looked very comfortable.
Chen Cheng walked to the window, first opened it to let some air in, then said, "Wan Wan, how about you sleep on the bed tonight, and I can just crash on this sofa."
Meng Wanning still shook her head, without saying a word.
At this moment, she didn’t know what to say. It seemed like everything was going to happen, yet everything also felt like it was happening too fast.
"Or how about..." Chen Cheng probed her feelings again, jokingly said, "We’ll be like the ’Butterfly Lovers’, and place a few glasses of water in the middle of this bed."
"Don’t worry, I’m definitely not someone who would mess around!"
Listening to Chen Cheng’s earnest promise, Meng Wanning no longer knew what to say.
Instinctively, she replied, "Sir, I can’t sing Yue opera."
Chen Cheng was startled, "My Cantonese isn’t that good either."
Meng Wanning’s face turned even redder.
Seeing this situation, Chen Cheng didn’t say more.
"In the evening, you’ll come to the banquet with me." He changed the subject, again setting his gaze on Meng Wanning.
Dressed in casual attire, she clearly did not match the theme of the evening.
"Wan Wan, do you have formal wear?"
Meng Wanning looked down at her clothes, she also knew who they were going to meet tonight.
"No... I rarely wear formal attire."
Chen Cheng thought for a bit, took out his phone, looked at the surrounding shops on the map, realizing there weren’t any big brands at first glance, then pondered.
"Miss, am I causing you trouble?" Seeing Chen Cheng’s furrowed brows, Meng Wanning asked.
She knew tonight’s banquet was important for Chen Cheng, "Or..."
Chen Cheng rubbed his temples, "What are you thinking about? I am just wondering how to make you shine even more at tonight’s banquet."
He picked up his phone and called Xu Qiu, "Manager Xu, come up for a moment."
In no time, Xu Qiu knocked on the room door.
"Mr. Chen, you called for me?"
Chen Cheng pointed at Meng Wanning, "Wan Ning didn’t bring formal wear, check if there’s anything suitable in your luggage, and lend her a set."
Xu Qiu looked at Meng Wanning’s figure and said with a smile, "There should be something suitable, just a moment."
Xu Qiu returned to her own room and soon came back with a Chanel dress.
Additionally, she had some jewelry and handbags.
"Miss Meng, what do you think of this set? It’s this year’s new model, I haven’t even worn it yet."
Meng Wanning had not worn such a branded outfit before and was a bit hesitant, "This... will it be too formal?"
"Not at all," Xu Qiu said: "Tonight is a formal occasion, dressing up is more suitable."
"Moreover, this color really complements your skin tone, it will definitely look beautiful."
Meng Wanning looked at Chen Cheng for his opinion, and Chen Cheng nodded, "Try it on first."
Only after getting the response did she take the dress and go into the bathroom.
A few minutes later, Meng Wanning came out.
And Chen Cheng’s eyes lit up.
They say clothes make the man. Meng Wanning, who was already outstanding, now under the accompaniment of this dress, had even more of a fresh and elegant beauty.
Her fair skin, slender waist, and the lace edging of the dress hem added a soft beauty, leaving Chen Cheng and Xu Qiu spellbound.
"Does it... look good?" Meng Wanning uncertainly asked.
"Beautiful, truly very beautiful."
Chen Cheng gave his affirmation, Xu Qiu also echoed from the side: "Miss Meng, you are so gorgeous! This dress seems tailor-made for you."
She hurriedly took out the jewelry, a necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels, "Miss Meng, try this on too."
Meng Wanning nodded slightly, put on the necklace, and picked up her handbag.
In just that moment, the sweet girl-next-door transformed into an elegant and noble wealthy young lady.
"Very nice," Chen Cheng affirmed.
Meng Wanning looked at herself in the mirror, poised and revealing a different side of herself.
"Manager Xu, thank you."
Xu Qiu smiled slightly, "You’re welcome."
At six in the evening, inside the Miao Village Style Hall.
Chen Cheng and Meng Wanning, as the invited guests, arrived on time in the private room.
She held onto his arm, walking by his side with the most determined steps,
Hoping that tonight she could offer Chen Cheng a bit of help.
Liu Shaoxin had just arrived when he saw the two newcomers. Before he could sit down, he stepped forward to greet them.
"Mr. Chen, I’m Liu Shaoxin."
"Liu City, hello, I am Chen Cheng."
The two shook hands firmly, and Liu Shaoxin introduced his wife, "This is my wife, Chu Qin."
Chen Cheng also introduced Meng Wanning, "Liu City, this is my girlfriend, Meng Wanning."
Liu Shaoxin and Chu Qin both greeted Meng Wanning with smiles, Chu Qin taking Meng Wanning’s hand and said warmly, "Miss Meng is really beautiful, and she’s perfect for Mr. Chen."
Meng Wanning smiled generously, none of her shyness in front of Chen Cheng alone.
After the four of them took their seats, the intimate welcome and cleansing dinner officially started.
Liu Shaoxin began by stating the reason, "Mr. Chen, Lao Cao, Cao Yue, and I have been good friends for many years. I am a few years older than him; it’s a friendship that transcends age."
Chen Cheng: "Liu City, I am Cao Yue’s junior."
"Oh? What a coincidence! No wonder he called me late at night, saying he found a reliable god of wealth for me!"
Chen Cheng waved his hands modestly, "Liu City, you flatter me too much."
He picked up the teacup in front of him and smiled, "I am just an ordinary businessman; I dare not accept that title."
Liu Shaoxin laughed heartily, "Mr. Chen is too humble! Lao Cao told me that you are a famous young talent in Beijing, and very responsible too. It’s our honor for you to come all the way to Xingyi City this time."
Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Liu City, Xingyi has indeed developed rapidly in the last two years, and I see many potential opportunities. This visit, I also want to see if there’s a suitable project that could contribute to the economic development of Xingyi."
Upon hearing this, Liu Shaoxin became very excited, "Mr. Chen indeed has vision! What we need most in Xingyi right now is powerful investors like you!"
Without beating around the bush and also to give an account to Cao Yue in Kaiyang, Chen Cheng continued,
"Liu City, I have an immature idea that I would like to discuss with you."
Liu Shaoxin gestured, "Go ahead."
"Regarding the interest rate on this bond issue, the lowest rate I can offer is a monthly rate that’s one-tenth of a percentage point higher than the LPR rate."
Chen Cheng laid out his cards, "Currently, the five-year is 4.3%; from me, only 4.4%."
He smiled, "What do you think?"
Liu Shaoxin had a moment of stunned silence, incredulous as he looked at the young man in front of him, "Mr. Chen, what is your cost of capital? Your interest rate is almost the same as the bank’s."
Chen Cheng spoke with ease, "If I may be frank, Liu City. You know why I came; I need to give my senior brother a satisfactory answer."
"As a gentleman’s word, swift as the word given."
Liu Shaoxin hadn’t expected Chen Cheng to be so forthcoming and direct, but he still confirmed, "How soon can the funds arrive?"
Chen Cheng checked the time, "Anytime on a workday."
Liu Shaoxin stood up excitedly, "Mr. Chen, Lao Cao said you were no ordinary person, and today I see it is true."
Chen Cheng grasped the hand extended once again to him, "This is a gift I have brought from Kaiyang."
Liu Shaoxin nodded deeply, "Mr. Chen, I remember your kindness! On behalf of the people of Xingyi City, I thank you!"
He held on to Chen Cheng’s hand, not wanting to let go for a long time.
Chen Cheng smiled indifferently, "Liu City, you take it too seriously, I’m just doing my bit to help the city develop."
"After all, with the connection of my senior brother, once we meet, it’s like we’re old friends already."
Liu Shaoxin laughed heartily, "No need for a second meeting! We are already familiar now!"
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