Chapter 932 - 898: Not the Least Bit Polite

Chen Qianfan tried hard to suppress his laughter. It’s a disaster, a disaster, not that we wanted to hear it, but you got too cocky yourself and put your private call on speakerphone, now it’s awkward.

However, he also admired it. No wonder Bai Lan was so enthusiastic about signing up last time; the relationship is at this level. This guy doesn’t say a word and has guts!

Xu Chunliang said, "Miss Bai, your Chinese isn’t very authentic, it’s easy to cause misunderstandings, I have several friends around me."

Bai Lan said, "Just bear with it, I’m not used to lying. I don’t have anything special to discuss with you, but I’ve been entrusted by Mr. Li Changhe; he intends to invest in your new hospital."

Xu Chunliang looked proudly at the guests, did you hear that? The money has come again.

Originally, the group thought they were about to hear some amorous affair, but it circled back to investing in the hospital again; tonight’s good fortune is beyond measure.

Pan Junfeng knew it was real; he had seen Bai Lan before when she accompanied some people from the Lexus Group to inspect. Her aura isn’t ordinary.

Xu Chunliang said, "Can you reveal how much you plan to invest?"

Bai Lan said, "For your hundred-acre land, at least fifty trillion."

The guests simultaneously opened their mouths wide enough to fit a jumbo duck egg. If this isn’t sh*t-talking, I’ll swallow these two sugar-heart abalones in front of me in one bite.

Xu Chunliang asked, "Korean won?"

Chen Qianfan’s first thought was, even if someone is sh*t-talking, you shouldn’t curse, especially when she’s a well-mannered, renowned writer. Watch your manners! When he saw the others coming to their senses, he understood, fifty trillion won; it sounds intimidating, only outdone by Netherworld Coins.

Everyone pulled out their phones and silently calculated with the exchange rate calculator, about two point five billion, still considerable.

Bai Lan laughed, "If the cooperation is pleasant, one trillion won isn’t a problem."

Yuan Musheng and Hu Yuchun exchanged a look; both knew what the other was thinking. The hundred billion verbal investment quota tonight will be surpassed; if everything is true, this Xu Chunliang is remarkable. Less than a meal and various parties are vying to invest, except they’re mostly women besides Chen Qianfan.

Pan Junfeng could only yield now; if this money is secured, the new hospital’s second phase construction is set, no need to consider investment issues, only who gets to invest.

Xu Chunliang was straightforward with the big investor: "Don’t beat around the bush with me, we only recognize Chinese yuan here."

Bai Lan said, "Anyway, money isn’t an issue."

Xu Chunliang smiled at everyone and casually refused: "Then tell them in reply that we aren’t considering using foreign investment."

Pan Junfeng was a little anxious to hear, don’t rush, don’t rush to refuse, at least hear their conditions first.

Xu Chunliang hung up the phone, raised the cup of wine, and said, "Come, let’s drink."

Huang Gongxian said, "Drink, drink!"

Everyone collectively toasted, Yuan Musheng said, "Junfeng, I really envy you for having such a capable assistant like Xiaoxu."

Pan Junfeng said, "At work, we’re colleagues, but outside, I see Chunliang as a brother."

This statement showed Pan Junfeng’s deep recognition for Xu Chunliang. In fact, after Xu Chunliang successfully resolved the new hospital plot, he realized the importance of maintaining a good relationship with Xu Chunliang.

With Xu Chunliang’s capability, the small Infectious Disease Hospital couldn’t possibly contain him. Xu Chunliang chose to stay because of the new hospital’s future possibilities, which offered him a platform to exercise his abilities.

Xu Chunliang said to Yuan Musheng, "Director Yuan, we also have cooperation opportunities. The new hospital will build a first-class neurosurgery center. You’re so close with Dean Pan, certainly you’ll lend us a hand."

Yuan Musheng laughed, "Alright, wherever you need me, just say the word. Within my capabilities, I’ll help out fully."

Pan Junfeng was quite touched, raised the wine decanter, and said, "Tonight, Xiaoxu has gathered everyone; I’m feeling greatly moved. To show sincerity, I’ll drink a jug."

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Pan Junfeng finished a jug of wine, letting everyone free; Dongzhou people drink like this, once the mood is up, you can’t stop it.

Huang Gongxian marveled, "They say Dongzhou has a bold drinking spirit, tonight I’ve witnessed it."

Xu Chunliang said, "Old Chen hasn’t played yet. Among us, Old Chen’s the best drinker."

Chen Qianfan laughed, "Don’t push me forward; I’m not from Dongzhou. I guess I can’t drink more than you." Though he had a large capacity, drinking so many times with Xu Chunliang, he’d never seen Xu Chunliang drunk.

Xu Chunliang nodded, "Oh well, since Dean Pan led, as his subordinate, I must show something too. I’ll drink a jug, everyone, don’t be afraid, just be casual. Director Luo, Director Yuan, our new hospital’s oncology and neurosurgery departments rely on you two. Mr. Huang, we need your strong support in traditional Chinese medicine."

Huang Gongxian humbly said, "With Elder Xu in Dongzhou, I wouldn’t dare to show off."

Chen Qianfan said, "I’ll take back what I said earlier. I’ll take time to inspect and see if there’s an opportunity for cooperation."

Xu Chunliang drank a jug as well, the crowd cheered loudly. Watching others lead in drinking is always joyful, especially when others drink casually.

Everyone arrived in high spirits and left satiated that night.

Xu Chunliang escorted everyone to the hotel entrance, and Chen Qianfan arranged a driver to send everyone home.

Xu Chunliang watched the car leave before turning back inside.

Just as he turned around, he saw Bai Lan in a red dress standing on the other side of the revolving door, looking at him.

Xu Chunliang didn’t immediately move his feet, and eventually, it was Bai Lan who walked out of the hotel, her red dress like fire, her black hair like a cascade, a beauty in the night beyond comparison.

Xu Chunliang always felt that she dressed so beautifully tonight just to seduce him, and that this beautiful writer was merely her outer packaging.

Her true identity was probably a hunter, and the prey she was after was him.

High-end hunters usually appear in the form of prey, and Bai Lan dressing up carefully was meant to stir his hunter’s heart.

Xu Chunliang chuckled inwardly, thinking was he that easy to fall into her trap? Bai Lan’s tricks might work on the Peninsula, but they don’t apply here in the vast lands of the Great China.

Xu Chunliang said, "I guess this doesn’t count as a chance encounter."

Bai Lan laughed, "I found out by chance that you came to the Capital City, and we both chose the same hotel by coincidence. It seems we’re both nostalgic people."

Xu Chunliang said, "If that’s how you want to see it, I can’t help it. Dressed this beautifully, going out so late, don’t tell me it’s because your jet lag hasn’t adjusted."

Bai Lan said, "I didn’t plan to go far, just wanted to take a stroll in the hotel garden, do you have time? I’ll buy you a drink."

Xu Chunliang said, "Are you planning to use the beauty trap on me?"

Bai Lan laughed, "You don’t lack beauties around you, so this trick won’t work on you. Rest assured, I have no ulterior motives, calling you earlier was just going through the motions, I knew you’d definitely refuse."

Xu Chunliang said, "Knowing I’d refuse and you still called?"

Bai Lan sighed, "I couldn’t help it, when people ask me, I can’t just refuse, but just by telling you, I’ve completed my task, success or failure—I don’t care."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Lexus is really persistent about that piece of land, one plan fails they hatch another. Help me tell them, it’s better to let go early, to avoid more embarrassment in the end."

Bai Lan smiled, "It’s none of my business, Xu Chunliang, I haven’t had dinner yet."

"Why didn’t you say earlier, I just finished dinner, if you had mentioned it in the call earlier, I would have asked you to join me."

Bai Lan said, "It’s not too late to ask now."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m really full, why not another day?"

Bai Lan said, "Another day is not as good as now, you’re inviting me, I’m not making you eat, there’s a good fried chicken place up ahead, I’ll also chat with you about Lexus’ stance."

Xu Chunliang nodded, since she had put it that way, he couldn’t refuse, besides he was also somewhat interested in the Lexus Group.

Xu Chunliang glanced at Bai Lan, who naturally put her hands behind her back, this posture made her breasts protrude forward intentionally, highlighting them significantly.

Xu Chunliang said, "Grown taller now."

Bai Lan laughed, wearing high heels, with a heel height of seven centimeters, she was nearly as tall as Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang thought wearing such shoes surely one wouldn’t go far, as expected, it was not even three hundred meters when they reached the fried chicken shop she mentioned.

Seeing the Korean script on the lightbox, Xu Chunliang felt a bit annoyed, couldn’t understand how these low-tech foods could capture the domestic market.

Bai Lan said, "This fried chicken shop is very authentic, run by Peninsula people, and Korean fried chicken is highly regarded here."

Xu Chunliang said, "We’re just being polite, after all, chickens were domesticated by us."

"Why not acknowledge others’ strengths? Our fried chicken enjoys worldwide fame."

Xu Chunliang nodded, "You guys are awesome, you guys over there are the best at making chicken."

Bai Lan glared at him, don’t think she couldn’t hear the implication in his words.

The two entered the fried chicken shop, regardless of Xu Chunliang’s inner thoughts, the business was indeed booming, even so late the place was packed, Xu Chunliang suggested eating braised dishes next door.

Bai Lan insisted on eating here, and in the end, the owner considering Bai Lan was a fellow Peninsula person, set up a small table outside temporarily.

Bai Lan handed the menu to Xu Chunliang, Xu Chunliang waved it off, indicating he didn’t need to look, he knew the dishes even with his eyes closed.

Bai Lan took charge and ordered for him, laughing, "Fried chicken pairs best with beer."

Xu Chunliang said, "Fried chicken pairs better with Maotai."

Bai Lan said, "You’re a typical big country chauvinist."

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t label me, beer is fine, it’s on me!"

Bai Lan said, "Tonight I’ll show you our liquor culture." She ordered a dozen beers and a bottle of soju, and began mixing drinks.