Chapter 389: Little Wolf Cub Was Tricked

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Jiang Junlin has expressed his intention to negotiate with them. This little matter shouldn’t be a hindrance; there might be someone else involved.

Lu Zhiyuan said, “We have an international financial asset license. This matter isn’t important, it’s just a small opportunity. If they want to obstruct even such a minor matter, they must be impatient. Rest assured, 1’11 handle this.”

Rong Li nodded. He was gradually taking over the responsibilities and connections of the Asia Department’s president. Lately, he had been socializing with Lu Zhiyuan. With the Asia Department president being transferred to Europe, there had been some changes in their positions. Rong Li was slowly becoming familiar with the rules in China.

“The financial transactions in China are different from overseas business. You’re becoming more familiar with it. We are regulated here, while abroad, capital rules. Information must flow freely. Cultivate the connections of the Asia Department’s president well. In business, a good temper brings good fortune. You should control your temper. A nobody can ruin your years of hard work.”

“My temper is quite explosive; both of you keep reminding me,” Rong Li said. “Ji Chi also said the same.”

“So, you should reflect on that,” Lu Zhiyuan said with a smile.

Rong Li clicked his tongue and said, “What I can’t stand the most is socializing, a group of old men calling for a bunch of young ladies to accompany them, and you can’t even refuse to drink.”

“Learn from Ji Chi. He’s versatile and can adapt. In three days, he handled them all. When you stand firmly, you won’t have to attend social gatherings you don’t want to.”

“Understood!”

Ji Chi had been busy for a few hours and managed to prepare a pot of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. Lu Zhiyuan and Rong Li were quite hungry by the time they finally sat down to eat. It was two hours later than their usual mealtime. “It looks good!” Lu Zhiyuan smelled the fragrance; the ingredients were high-end, and it looked appealing. The broth was thick, and at least visually, it seemed to have all the necessary flavors.

“Delicious!” Rong Li also gave a thumbs up. In his heart, he thought, Third Master, even someone like me who isn’t picky finds it just average.

Ji Chi excitedly said, “I improved the recipe today. It should be tasty.”

“Confident!” Rong Li gave a thumbs up once again. “Very good!”

Lu Zhiyuan picked up a piece of abalone and took a bite. His eyebrows twitched; the abalone had been stewed for too long and lacked freshness. Moreover… Lu Zhiyuan looked at the pot of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall in confusion, “Why is there no scallion, ginger, or garlic?”

No wonder it tastes so fishy!

“You stewed seafood without scallion, ginger, or garlic, so it lacks aroma, and the fishy smell is strong.”

“I forgot!” Ji Chi slapped his head. “Big brother doesn’t eat scallion, ginger, or garlic, and Third Master and Rong Li don’t have dietary restrictions.”

Rong Li said, “Your stew is a bit…”

Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by a footstep from Lu Zhiyuan. “It’s quite delicious. The abalone was stewed for too short a time; it should be stewed for another half an hour. The pig’s trotters are too soft; stew them for half an hour less. Everything else… is fine, the texture is good.”

Rong Li hesitated, feeling quite irritable. Third Master, why is my taste so different from yours?

Have you been ill for a long time, making your taste different from us ordinary folks?

Ji Chi’s Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is so fishy!

The pig’s trotters are never tender, and the abalone is always too tough.

“Really?”

Lu Zhiyuan nodded. “When have I ever lied to you?”

Rong Li thought to himself, Third Master, haven’t you lied to him quite a few times?

“Third Master, then have some more!” Ji Chi looked pleased as he glanced at Rong Li. “You’re like a wild boar that can’t appreciate fine grains. Third Master seems to appreciate my dishes a lot.”

Rong Li looked at him with a half-smile. “You’re amazing!”

While Ji Chi went to serve another dish, Rong Li asked, “Third Master, has your taste buds deteriorated? Is this thing really delicious?”

“Do you think he’s cooking for us?”

Rong Li realized, “I was too hasty!”

Some of the ingredients were not cooked properly, and the soup had a slightly strong fishy smell. If you overlooked these flaws, the taste was still passable.

In their hearts, they gave it a four-word evaluation: “a culinary disaster!”

However, they both showed appreciation and ate most of it, embodying the idea that Ji Chi could consider this dish mastered.

Rong Li expressed some irritation, saying, “Jiang Junlin always acts aloof with him, but he still likes to tease him. He really has no backbone. It’s said that powerful figures either like eighteen-year-old girls or tender young boys. Why shouldn’t Jiang Junlin?”

“Where did you come up with that perspective? Tell me more.”

“Recently, at these social gatherings, all the companions are young girls and boys.”

Lu Zhiyuan thought to himself, corrupted by the current trend. “Let’s attend fewer of these gatherings in the future.”

Rong Li raised an eyebrow, puzzled.

Third Master, you’ve always refused to attend social events, and now if 1 stop going, it will all fall on Ji Chi. Can he handle it?

At A University, Gu Ci accompanied Dr. North to attend a medical symposium held on campus. Professors could bring one or two disciples, and Dr. North brought Gu Ci. Most of the professors brought their doctoral students. Gu Ci shared her clinical insights at the conference, and the scholarly atmosphere invigorated her. Dr. North, using her connections, arranged for her to observe live surgeries. After the surgeries, he asked Gu Ci to prepare reports and assigned her some complex medical cases to study.

The contents of textbooks were no longer sufficient for Gu Ci, and she immersed herself in her studies, progressing a year ahead of her peers. Qin Wan, a bit envious, remarked, “Dr. North is treating you quite well, always taking you with her.”

“I’m studying medicine, and I’m Jiang Junlin’s sister. If she doesn’t take me, who will?”

“That’s true!”

After they found Zhou Jinjin and went to the cafeteria together, they unexpectedly ran into Gu Chuyun and her group of friends on the way. Gu Chuyun had become very popular recently, with a high online presence. She portrayed the character of a fallen rich girl who was making a comeback, and it was really attracting a lot of fans.

She and Zhou Jinjin shared a similar image.

Zhou Jinjin grumbled, “Her manager is really smart, creating this character for her. The recent press releases are all about her dedication, getting up at 6 am, working until 3 in the morning, and being extremely polite and humble, a complete transformation from her past self. Surprisingly, netizens are buying into it, sympathizing with this fallen heiress, helping her top the charts and gain popularity. I share a similar image with her, and she’s more talented in music. It’s infuriating! Does a prodigal son turned successful character really attract fans like this?”

Qin Wan said, “If she were a guy, her character would be even more popular. She’s changed her appearance significantly, and she’s quite humble now.” “Do you know her?”

“I saw her a few times at a mixer when 1 first arrived on campus. We’re not acquainted,” Qin Wan replied. “I heard about her reputation as the music department’s beauty. Our school doesn’t have a performance department, which would suit her better.”

Zhou Jinjin asked, “Are you insulting her?”

“What else could it be?”

Zhou Jinjin felt a bit better about herself.

Gu Ci chuckled and said, “Why compare yourself to her? Her popularity won’t last long..”