Chapter 134: Distinguished Guest
A little boy jumped out of the car quickly, stomping his feet anxiously while walking: “Uncle! Walk faster, what if Sister Ning leaves again?!”
If Jiang Ning were here, she would recognize the little boy as Meng Xingcan, whom she rescued from the kidnapper.
He was round all over, and to meet Jiang Ning, he put on his small suit worth seven figures.
He touched his perfectly tied tie, then carefully adjusted his hair sprayed with hair gel. If not for his face being too childish, he really had the vibe of an overbearing CEO.
At this moment, a man got out from the driver’s seat.
He had chestnut-colored hair, layered middle part, wearing white casual clothes, looking like a university student just out of campus. His handsome and otherworldly face was gentle yet helpless. His amber eyes glanced at Meng Xingcan, his voice as gentle as a breeze: “Xingcan, don’t be anxious. Wait for Uncle to park the car. The Sister Ning you like won’t leave Jin Cheng.”
Meng Xingcan pouted unhappily: “But I don’t want to wait. I just want to see Sister quickly. I want to invite her to the capital city as a distinguished guest.”
Meng Su locked the car door and lightly patted his head with his hand: “Let’s go. Grandma can’t come conveniently, so let me thank your benefactor on her behalf.”
Meng Xingcan cheered and ran into the hospital with all his might.
They inquired at several places, from the school to Jiang Ning’s residence. Finally, they heard from their servant that Jiang Ning’s younger brother was sick, and the whole family was at the hospital. After learning the address, they immediately brought Meng Xingcan over.
Meng Su followed unhurriedly behind the little chubby one.
Seeing him run so hurriedly, he would say: “Slow down a bit. They’re in the hospital and can’t run away.”
Meng Su used some connections to find out the hospital room number where the Jiang Family was now.
In the VIP corridor passage, Meng Xingcan suddenly became nervous when he reached the door. He, who had been running the most eagerly, suddenly hid behind Meng Su and asked him to knock on the door.
Meng Su knocked three times, and the door opened the next instant.
He looked surprised at the person who opened the door: “Jiang Li, why are you here?”
Because of the public opinion issue, Jiang Li had been out of the entertainment industry for several months, and no one knew where she was during this period. Meng Su had collaborated with Jiang Li on a drama before.
Meng Su had been a director in the entertainment industry for several years due to his hobby, but later for some reasons, he stopped directing and returned home to inherit the family business.
Jiang Li widened her eyes in surprise: “Director Meng? Why are you here?”
Meng Su chuckled lightly: “Not welcome?”
Jiang Li quickly shook her head: “No, no… I’m just a bit surprised to run into you in Jin Cheng.”
Meng Su smiled: “You’re here too. I haven’t heard any news about you for a long time. Why are you here?”
Jiang Li smiled somewhat awkwardly: “My home is in Jin Cheng. After leaving the industry, I came back and didn’t stay in the capital city anymore.”
Meng Su nodded in realization: “I see. When I cast you for my first drama, I felt you had great talent and would definitely make a name for yourself in the entertainment industry. I just didn’t expect you to get caught in such a public opinion storm.”
Jiang Li fell silent; she didn’t really want to talk about this topic.
Meng Su noticed her embarrassment and changed the subject: “How about we exchange contact info privately? After finishing the first drama with you, you went abroad, and I had some regrets.”
“Later, there were several years without hearing any news of you in the country. Now that we’ve run into each other, it’s a kind of fate.”
As Meng Su spoke, he took out his mobile phone and opened the scan function, signaling Jiang Li to open her QR code too.
Jiang Li didn’t want to refuse Meng Su’s face, so the two exchanged contact information.
Meng Xingcan unhappily tugged at Meng Su’s clothes, stomping his little feet: “We’re here to find Sister Ning, not for you to pick up girls.”
Meng Su laughed in exasperation and patted his head: “What nonsense are you talking about? Brat.”
Jiang Li blushed because of embarrassment.
Meng Su then got to the main topic, politely asking: “May we come in? The main purpose of coming to Jin Cheng is to visit the Jiang Family.”
Jiang Li hurriedly stepped aside, pulled open the door, and said: “Of course, come in quickly.”
Meng Su’s amber eyes seemed filled with starlight as he smiled: “Sorry to disturb.”
He led the impatient Meng Xingcan inside. Meng Xingcan had hoped to see Jiang Ning at first glance, but in the room, besides a brother lying on the hospital bed, there were Sister Ning’s father and mother, but no sign of Jiang Ning.
His expression visibly fell.
Father Jiang was somewhat surprised to see strangers. After inquiring, he learned Meng Su’s true identity—this was a true prominent family from the capital city.
Their family dominated both business and politics.
They were an existence no less than the Huo Family. The Huo Family had a bigger reputation because the Meng Family was too low-key and never showed off in public, but Huo Yu was different—champagne, luxury cars, beauties, making him trend every few days.
Because he had a handsome face and was the group’s CEO, he appeared as the male lead in novels very frequently and was especially popular with girls.
Father Jiang had seen Meng Xingcan and learned he came to thank Jiang Ning. He regretfully said: “My daughter went out for some matters. How about tomorrow? I’ll set a table at Jinyu Restaurant to host you all. I really can’t leave today; my son is still lying on the hospital bed. Please forgive the poor hospitality.”
Father Jiang also wanted to immediately befriend the Meng Family; this was his opportunity.
If successful, the Jiang Family would rise to the next level. With the Meng Family’s protection, they wouldn’t fear the Huo Family causing trouble anymore. But his son’s safety was also important. Father Jiang weighed it repeatedly and decided to prioritize his son.
Business could be done later, but he only had one son. Until Jiang Yan fully woke up, he wouldn’t feel at ease.
Meng Su was not unreasonable and knew he had come at a bad time, right when the Jiang Family had an issue, so he said: “President Jiang, just arrange it. We’ll be in Jin Cheng for the next few days and won’t leave in the short term. This kid Xingcan insists on meeting your daughter, or he’ll cry and make a fuss, and we have no way to handle him.”
Meng Su’s tone was teasing, his voice mild and soothing. Father Jiang’s heavy mood lightened considerably, so he looked at Jiang Li and said: “In the next day or two, take Manager Meng around Jin Cheng and have some fun. Help Dad host the distinguished guests.”
Jiang Li wasn’t very familiar with Jin Cheng either, but seeing her father’s temples turn white in just two days, she couldn’t bear to let him tire himself further, so she agreed: “Okay.”
Meng Su smiled: “Then I’ll trouble Miss Jiang.”
He lowered his head to look at Meng Xingcan and comforted him: “Don’t worry. You can see your Sister Ning tonight, okay?”
Meng Xingcan reluctantly agreed: “Fine.”
Meanwhile, the much-anticipated Jiang Ning had arrived at Xie Jingyan’s house entrance. After hesitating repeatedly, she decided to thicken her skin and knock on his door.
“Xie Jingyan, open the door. I’m here to find you again!”
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Old Xie, who disappeared for several chapters, is back~
