Chapter 896: Chapter 896

Ling Chen still remembers that Nanrong Wanqing said Ling Shen is the manager of the market expansion department at Wanheng Group, considered among the upper management there.

However, only Ling Chen is clear that neither Ling Shen, nor Lin Qiqi and Lin Guodong, who were previously caught, are central members of the Ling Family. In other words, they are not direct descendants of the Ling Family.

From Lin Guodong’s words, Ling Chen gleaned a lot of information, including some about the current head of the Ling Family.

The core members of the Ling Family are very secretive and rarely make appearances. Furthermore, they spend most of their time living abroad and usually handle the Ling Family’s affairs remotely.

As for the matters that require public appearances, they’re handled by branch members of the Ling Family.

In a word, the core members of the Ling Family are good at protecting themselves and would never put themselves in harm’s way.

Therefore, in Ling Chen’s eyes, this Ling Shen is at most a small fry, not even worth his interest compared to Lin Qiqi and Lin Guodong. His main purpose for attending the reception with Nanrong Wanqing this time is to figure out the Ling Family’s plans.

"Mr. Ling, hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you." Nanrong Wanqing proactively extended her hand.

With a smile, Ling Shen shook Nanrong Wanqing’s small hand and said, "Miss Nanrong is the figurehead of East Sea City. I’ve long heard of your illustrious reputation, and today I finally have the chance to see you in person. You truly live up to your name."

"You’re too kind, Mr. Ling."

After some polite exchanges, Ling Shen turned his gaze towards Ling Chen, sizing him up. The smile on his face was no longer as warm as before, but rather carried a hint of coldness.

"Mr. Ling, I’ve heard quite a bit about your exploits."

Ling Chen replied nonchalantly, "You’d better listen less about me to avoid getting yourself involved. Moreover, I want to remind you that East Sea City is not an easy place to be. You’d better leave soon, or I can’t guarantee your safety here."

Hearing these inexplicable words, a hint of confusion flickered in Nanrong Wanqing’s beautiful eyes. There was no way around it, as Ling Chen’s words were so heavily laden with hostility that anyone could hear it.

Ling Shen laughed heartily, "Mr. Ling, you don’t have to worry about my safety. If I dare to come here, I’m not afraid of anyone scheming against me. Right, Mr. Yang?"

Yang He echoed, "That’s right. This is East Sea City, and some people had better gauge their abilities before taking action, lest they suffer double losses."

"Do the two of you think I would be afraid?" Ling Chen said with a light smile, "If I were afraid, how would I dare play along with you for so long? You two should start contemplating your exit strategies. I’m afraid your good times are coming to an end." With that, Ling Chen stopped wasting words and turned to Nanrong Wanqing beside him, "Shall we go?"

Watching Ling Chen’s distant figure, Yang He snorted coldly, gritting his teeth as he said, "This bastard... I’ll deal with him sooner or later."

"Alright! Mr. Yang, no need to get angry over someone like that. Ling Chen is just a small fry; he can’t stir up much of a storm. Let’s go, we have plenty of distinguished guests to attend to tonight, and we shouldn’t neglect them."

Among the crowd, Nanrong Wanqing noticed Ling Chen walking silently with a contemplative look and couldn’t help but curiously ask, "Do you know that Ling Shen?"

Ling Chen smiled, "Why do you ask?"

"I heard your conversation just now. It felt like you have some kind of grudge, and your enmity doesn’t seem small either."

"You could say that," Ling Chen replied casually, "It’s from a long time ago. Anyway, you’re better off not collaborating with anyone from the Ling Family. They’re a pack of wolves that devour people without even leaving bones."

Nanrong Wanqing said discontentedly, "If you had told me this earlier, I wouldn’t have come to this reception tonight. Wanheng Group is a well-known big enterprise in the country. If we could cooperate with them, Hongyu Group wouldn’t be limited to East Sea City anymore, and might have a chance to become a national enterprise. However, since you have a grudge against them, there’s no need for me to waste energy on them anymore."

Upon hearing this, Ling Chen smiled slightly and said, "There are plenty of opportunities around. Under your leadership, Hongyu Group will surely become a renowned enterprise in time."

As they were talking, Ling Chen suddenly heard a familiar voice coming from the crowd.

Turning around, Ling Chen was surprised to find a charming beauty gracefully walking towards him.

Seeing who it was, Ling Chen was shocked, not expecting to meet her in a place . Truth be told, it had been a long time since he last saw Leng Feifei.

Time had passed, yet Leng Feifei was still the same as ever. Her figure was neither too thin nor too plump, with a face as charming as an egg, fair-skinned like a snow lotus on a snow mountain, exuding a pure glow.

Leng Feifei donned a gray evening gown tonight, with one shoulder slightly exposed and a white petal embroidered on the strap of her right shoulder, making her appear even more elegant and gracious.

However, the most eye-catching part was the ample bosom in front of Leng Feifei, pressing against the fabric with a tempting allure, adding to her feminine and seductive charm.

Inhaling the faint fragrance emanating from Leng Feifei, Ling Chen finally came to his senses, smiling as he asked, "Feifei, long time no see. What brings you here?"

Leng Feifei glanced at Nanrong Wanqing beside Ling Chen, smiling softly in greeting. After a pause, she replied, "I came here with my company’s leadership."

Ling Chen immediately understood. Indeed, having such a distinctive beauty like Leng Feifei by one’s side is something to be proud of, and her boss certainly knows how to utilize resources.

"Feifei, how have you been lately? How’s work?"

"Not bad, my boss and colleagues take good care of me." With that, Leng Feifei looked at Nanrong Wanqing, smiling as she said, "Miss Nanrong, hello, nice to meet you. I forgot to introduce myself, I’m Leng Feifei, just graduated from East Sea University and a fellow alum of your brother."

"Hello." Nanrong Wanqing responded with a polite greeting. After speaking, she pointed towards the crowd nearby and said, "Ling Chen, I’m going over there to greet some friends, take your time chatting." Check latest chapters at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮※𝓷𝓮𝓽

Watching Nanrong Wanqing leave, Ling Chen couldn’t help but smile. He knew that with her present, Leng Feifei felt a bit constrained while speaking, so she voluntarily left to create space for the two of them. One must admit that Nanrong Wanqing is quite adept at handling situations.

"Feifei, let’s go over there and sit."

Leng Feifei agreed and followed Ling Chen to the northeast corner of the estate, where a row of sofas was placed and the coffee table was filled with an abundance of fruits and cold dishes.

Looking at the lively lawn, Ling Chen casually picked up an apple, taking a bite as he asked, "Have you gotten a boyfriend recently?"