Chapter 1031: Chapter 1031

Furthermore, the most crucial thing is that Lin Jiantao and the others have been waiting at the door for who knows how long. Clearly, they absolutely dare not knock on the door to urge Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan, which shows their regard for Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yong's heart races wildly. He completely understands how difficult it is to invite Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan for a meal. And this opportunity is provided by Ye Qing, so in his heart, Ye Qing is almost like a second parent to him!

At this moment, Ding Yue happens to be supporting Lin Haoqi as they come out. Unexpectedly, her uncle is also here, coincidentally bumping into Lin Jiantao. In this situation, she didn't even have time to hide, because Lin Jiantao saw her immediately.

Lin Jiantao was in the private room upstairs earlier, and they had finally got several top executives from Lin Corporation to have a meal, intending to entertain them well. Who would have thought that after Liu Yuan answered a call, the most important Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan went downstairs and never went back up. Those remaining people upstairs had no decision-making power, and he and several bosses, having nothing to talk about, ended up going downstairs. But at the door, they dare not enter rashly, so they just waited at the door all along.

Finally, when Liu Yuan and Mu Qingrong came out, who would have thought his nephew was also here. This situation made him overjoyed because, this means that Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan spent two hours dining with his nephew's group, which is a very key breakthrough point. If he could use the relationship from Lin Haoqi's side to get closer to Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan, it would be very beneficial to their project.

Therefore, upon seeing Ding Yue come out, Lin Jiantao is first stunned but quickly reacts and walks up, smiling: "Ding Yue, Haoqi, why are you here? Oh my, what happened to Haoqi? How did he drink so much?"

Ding Yue, extremely embarrassed, reluctantly replies, "Uncle, Haoqi drank a bit too much."

Lin Jiantao turns his gaze to Liu Yuan and smiles: "Still, Manager Liu has good alcohol tolerance. My nephew usually can handle about half a kilogram. See, Manager Liu is perfectly fine, his alcohol tolerance in the North is not to shy away from anyone!"

Lin Jiantao thought that saying this will help him get closer to Liu Yuan, and also flatter him. He didn't know that Liu Yuan hadn't actually drunk with Lin Haoqi. Before Liu Yuan entered the room, Lin Haoqi had already passed out from drinking, Liu Yuan just saw someone lying in the room and didn't know who it was.

However, Liu Yuan is a sharp person, even though he doesn't know who Lin Haoqi is, he knows this is Ye Qing's classmate, which is the most important. He chuckled and said: "My alcohol tolerance isn't that good, Ye Zi's alcohol tolerance is excellent. By the way, Ye Zi, this person is also your classmate, does he know President Lin?"

"Haoqi is my nephew!" Lin Jiantao paused, then continued, "My biological nephew!"

"Oh, is that so?" Liu Yuan glanced at Ye Qing, wanting to see what Ye Qing's attitude towards Lin Haoqi was.

Ye Qing just gave a faint smile and said nothing. Liu Yuan knows Ye Qing well, seeing Ye Qing's expression made it clear in his heart that the relationship between Lin Haoqi and Ye Qing is definitely not close.

If Lin Haoqi and Ye Qing had a close relationship, Liu Yuan would at least give Lin Haoqi some face and talk more to Lin Jiantao. But now with Ye Qing's attitude, he certainly doesn't need to give Lin Haoqi any face, he merely chuckles and doesn't continue the topic.

Lin Jiantao, a shrewd person, seeing Liu Yuan's attitude toward Ye Qing, knows Ye Qing is the key person. He doesn't know Ye Qing's exact identity, but the fact that Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan put aside their business to accompany him for two hours because of one call already indicates Ye Qing's significance.

"Ding Yue, is this person also your classmate?" Lin Jiantao walked directly to Ye Qing, smiling, "I've seen all the others, but not this one. You didn't introduce him to your uncle."

Ding Yue awkwardly looked at Ye Qing; at this moment, she couldn't not introduce him.

"He... his name is Ye Qing, our college classmate..." Ding Yue murmured softly, really ashamed to bring this up.

"Mr. Ye, hello, hello!" Lin Jiantao quickly shook hands with Ye Qing, smiling: "I'm Lin Jiantao, Haoqi's uncle, I often hear Haoqi mention you!"

"Oh, is that so?" Ye Qing couldn't help but laugh and glanced at Ding Yue, who blushed so much that she wished she could dive into a hole.

"Hmph, did you hear Lin Haoqi mention Ye Zi?" Gao Shibao, standing by, sneered, "Were you listening to Ye Qing or a garbage can?"

"Hmm?" Lin Jiantao was taken aback, not understanding Gao Shibao's sudden remark. However, Ye Qing's classmates all knew Gao Shibao's meaning and gleefully looked at Ding Yue and Lin Jiantao.

Lin Jiantao is also a person adept at networking, seeing Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan's good relationship with Ye Qing, he wants to build a connection from Ye Qing's side. But his biggest mistake was not understanding the relationship between Ye Qing and his nephew, leading to losing face himself.

Previously dining with Ye Qing, Liu Yuan had already noticed that the classmate closest to Ye Qing was Gao Shibao. So now hearing Gao Shibao's mocking tone, he guessed that Lin Haoqi's relationship with Ye Qing is not just bad, but perhaps there was a conflict. Consequently, he mentally crossed out Lin Jiantao. His current status was achieved entirely by Ye Qing; he definitely wouldn't do anything to displease Ye Qing.

"Alright, it's getting late, let's not stand here." Liu Yuan came over and said: "Ye Zi, where are you staying tonight? How about staying here, there are several rooms available."

"No need." Ye Qing shook his head, said: "I still have some things to handle, you guys rest early, let's meet again back in Shenchuan City."

"That's good too!" Liu Yuan glanced at Mu Qingrong, who just slightly nodded and gave Ye Qing a deep look without saying anything.

Actually, in Mu Qingrong's heart, she has special feelings for Ye Qing. However, she has never expressed this emotion because she knows she and Ye Qing are on different paths, so she can only suppress these feelings. Such things, once revealed, would only make both of them awkward.

After bidding farewell to everyone, Ye Qing and Gao Shibao walked out of the International Hotel together. In fact, several classmates who had cars were vying to drive Ye Qing, but he rejected them all. In Ye Qing's heart, Gao Shibao is his most important classmate, those other classmates are just classmates, not even considered friends.

Gao Shibao has no car, he rides an electric bike. However, there is no place to store an electric bike at the International Hotel, so his bike is parked at a small shop opposite.

Ye Qing and Gao Shibao walked to the shop, pushed the electric bike over, found a random place to sit down, and finally talked freely. Earlier amidst so many people, there were few he could truly confide in. Only in front of Gao Shibao, did Ye Qing talk about his current situation.

Previously Gao Shibao was surprised by Ye Qing's situation, because he could see that Mu Qingrong and Liu Yuan's identities were extraordinary. Ye Qing is so familiar with them, he must be doing well in Shenchuan City. After hearing Ye Qing's story, he was completely stunned; he never dreamt Ye Qing could stand at such a high position today.

Bear in mind, back in school, Ye Qing was a poor student who couldn't even afford meals. Only a few years have passed, and Ye Qing has become one of Shenchuan City's top-level tycoons. Moreover, Ye Qing has so many connections and influence in the Eastern Province, now Ye Qing has thoroughly moved to a different level than them.

"Fate is predetermined by heaven!" Gao Shibao sighed and said: "Ye Zi, actually back in school I saw it, you're bound for greatness. I just didn't expect you could reach such heights so quickly. Ye Zi, you're far more capable than I am!"

"If not for you, I probably wouldn't have finished university." Ye Qing sighed and looked at Gao Shibao, said: "By the way, I heard that your work in the Capital hasn't advanced for several years, what's going on? Given your current situation, you should have climbed a few ranks by now."

"Ah, don't mention it!" Gao Shibao sighed and said: "Getting promoted in our units isn't just about time, it requires opportunities and connections. In reality, connections are the key factor. Think about it, in the Capital, you could grab anyone and they could have ties with significant figures; even they find promotions challenging. For outsiders like me, without any relations or background here, climbing up is utterly hopeless!"

Ye Qing had heard about this from Zhou Yong before and knew Gao Shibao was having a tough time at work. Now hearing him say this, it seems it's indeed true.

"Why not try something new?" Ye Qing said. "With your abilities, entering any enterprise, you could achieve something. If you find the Capital unsuitable, go to Shenchuan City, I could help you find a better job!"

Listening to Ye Qing, Gao Shibao felt touched all over, and said: "Ye Zi, just hearing that warmed me up. Well, I had thought of change before, but my family is quite satisfied with my current work, and my girlfriend's in a similar situation. Changing jobs now would upset them, and my girlfriend couldn't switch with me. So, it seems I'll keep doing this job."