My Online Girlfriend Has a Twin Sister

"If I wasn’t afraid of being laughed at, I’d totally take a picture of us at the entrance," Pei Youwen remarked.

"Haven’t you been here a few times already?"

"Yes, but I want to take one every time."

"Alright. When we come out after the meeting, I’ll secretly take a profile shot of you," Chen Yuan said in a low voice.

"Make sure you’re discreet, Chairman Jiang. We don’t want people laughing at us country bumpkins visiting the city."

The two of them were whispering because a tall, remarkably elegant woman was walking toward them.

She was dressed in a standard blazer, a form-fitting skirt, and stockings. Her high heels went CLICK-CLACK on the floor, and she was nearly as tall as Pei Youwen.

"Hello, Chairman Jiang. I have the right person, don’t I? I’ve been waiting for a while." The woman reached them, quickening her pace and eagerly extending a hand to shake.

"Hello." Chen Yuan glanced up but didn’t shake her hand.

But the woman wasn’t the least bit offended. She only froze for a second before instantly pulling her hand back, perhaps realizing the disparity in their status.

She couldn’t possibly treat Chen Yuan as just some minor chairman from the Lanjing branch. While that was his title, who in the entire Jiang Corporation didn’t know by now that Jiang Zhengfeng had a biological son?

The rumor had been circulating for months. Even employees in minor departments with trivial duties knew about it.

It all started when someone saw Jiang Zhengfeng attending his former teacher’s memorial service with his son. Seeing is believing, and there was no faking that.

The higher one’s position in the Jiang Corporation, the greater their curiosity about the helmsman’s biological son. For such a massive corporation, even if this unfamiliar young man didn’t end up leading it, he was at least guaranteed a spot among the core upper management.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Kong Haixin. Chairman Jiang, you can just call me Kong. I will now lead you both to the VIP entrance."

Kong Haixin held a high position at the headquarters. She was a senior manager in the administrative department, countless ranks above Pei Youwen.

But now, facing the silent Chen Yuan, she didn’t dare say a word too many, a word too few, or a word out of place.

Unable to get a read on the temperament of this bona fide young master, Kong Haixin was naturally on edge.

"Alright, let’s go. How long until the meeting starts?"

"It’s already begun. They’re in the presentation phase now. One of the directors is giving a report. I expect they’ll still be presenting for a while after you arrive, Chairman Jiang."

"Mm," Chen Yuan nodded.

His calm and unbothered demeanor made Kong Haixin give him a second look.

No one had told her that President Jiang’s son was so delicate-featured he could almost pass for a girl. His skin was smooth, yet he was clearly developing into a mature man. His entire aura was one of youthfulness on the cusp of blossoming. She rarely ever encountered his type.

’Of course, Chen Yuan was anything but calm. He could feel this Kong’s scrutinizing gaze on him.’

’However, during his time at Bauhinia Company, he had learned a foolproof method for handling such situations.’

’Put on a deadpan expression, act cold and distant, and project an air of worldly detachment—just like the domineering CEOs from romance novels. He did it every time he had a meeting at the company, and it worked like a charm.’

’Others would think he was deep in thought, but in reality, Chen Yuan wasn’t listening to a thing. He was just silently picking at his fingers.’

’Because it was pointless for him to listen; it was all just boring data.’

And now, the trick was working again.

That was why Kong Haixin seemed so on edge. Whenever Chen Yuan’s gaze shifted her way, she would immediately offer up a suitable smile.

"This way, please."

The three of them entered the quiet VIP corridor. The rhythmic sound of their footsteps echoed on the hard, polished floor. Along the way, displays promoted the Jiang Corporation’s corporate culture. Chen Yuan glanced at them; most showcased completed milestone objectives.

For example, collaborative projects with countries rich in energy but poor in geographic location, new initiatives launched in response to national calls to action, outlooks for the future, and so on.

Pei Youwen’s gaze was filled with reverence. As they approached the elevator, he walked as if on a sacred path.

Once inside the elevator, his palms grew so sweaty with nerves that he was a stark contrast to Chen Yuan.

The ignorant are fearless, which was why Chen Yuan wasn’t afraid. Pei Youwen, on the other hand, knew the terrifying scale of the Jiang Corporation, which was why he was so rattled.

A corporate giant like this could be understood as an indispensable part of society’s operation, inextricably linked to everyone’s daily life. At the same time, it represented the absolute pinnacle of private enterprise.

「A moment later.」

The elevator doors slid open slowly.

"We’re here. The conference room is ten meters straight ahead. I’m sorry, Chairman Jiang, but I’m not qualified to enter this meeting. When you go in, you’ll see an empty seat with your name on it. President Jiang should be waiting for you."

Chen Yuan looked in the direction she pointed.

Two men in suits were standing at the entrance.

"Alright. Thank you for your trouble."

"No, no, it was no trouble at all. I’ll see you this far, then. I need to get back to my department," Kong Haixin said, quickly bowing her head.

Chen Yuan didn’t waste any more words. He led Pei Youwen over with a steady gait. When they reached the conference room entrance, two attendants politely asked him for identification.

Pei Youwen froze for a second before snapping out of it and quickly handing over the documents he was holding.

Then, after confirming their information was correct, the double doors were slowly pushed open.

The entire conference room came into Chen Yuan’s view.

At first glance, he saw countless people in professional attire, men and women, though the majority were older.

Inside the brightly lit conference room, a young woman was presenting a document. Hearing the doors open, she paused and looked toward the entrance. Instantly, most of the eyes in the room followed suit.

The gazes of superiors, of leaders—at least, that’s how they felt to Pei Youwen.

In that instant, his legs felt a bit weak. He couldn’t spare a thought for how Chen Yuan was doing; he just stood there, bracing himself.

Chen Yuan scanned the room. Dressed in his suit, he was like a knight about to step onto an unknown battlefield. He suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, ignored the gazes converging on him, held his head high, and stepped inside.

Everyone present saw this spirited young man.

His arrival inevitably drew everyone’s attention.

These gazes, filled with all sorts of emotions, followed Chen Yuan as he entered the conference room, walked past the countless seats on the right that represented power and wealth, and finally stopped at the place marked "Jiang Yuan."

There was surprise and confusion in their eyes, but mostly, there was dawning comprehension after the initial shock.

The rumor that had been circulating for months was now confirmed.

Chen Yuan casually sat down in his designated seat. The chair was very comfortable. He rested his cheek on his hand, propped up by the right armrest. Pei Youwen, of course, had no seat and stood behind him.

"Continue."

Suddenly, Jiang Zhengfeng, seated at the head of the table, rapped his knuckles on it and spoke.

This was the Jiangs’ territory. This entire, sprawling corporation—all of it.

This was a home Chen Yuan had never been to, but one that had always been his.

The massive touch screen in the conference room glowed behind Jiang Zhengfeng at the head table. It displayed a pie chart that corresponded with the woman’s presentation. She had a neat, short haircut, an attractive mole under the corner of her eye, and a meticulous expression.

"According to the company’s preliminary five-year plan, we have built considerable photovoltaic power generation and energy storage facilities in Bergen, Troms, Alesund, and Larvik. We have also laid an output system long enough to circle the cities three times. Our cooperation with the local governments is currently extremely close, and acceptance among residents is also very high."

"Aside from Stavanger and the Norwegian Capital, we are also doing our best to communicate with other cities, striving to improve the lives of local residents and enter a new energy era together..."

"The above is the summary of my team and branch’s year-over-year data. Please review it, directors."

After finishing her report, the poised and professional young woman gave a deep bow.

The conference room immediately erupted in thunderous applause.

Chen Yuan froze for a second, then quickly began clapping along with the person next to him. Behind him, an emotional Pei Youwen applauded vigorously.

The woman nodded to everyone and then walked toward her seat. She went all the way to a spot in the middle section, toward the back, before sitting down. Chen Yuan had to lean to the side and peer down the long conference table just to catch a glimpse of her.

The nameplate in front of her seat clearly read: "General Manager, Norway Regional Energy Project."

’Such a young woman, looking to be only about ten years older than him, held a significant position. Yet at the Jiang Corporation headquarters, she could only snag a seat in the back.’

"Well done. Who’s next? The report from the head of the Sudan and Chad region," Jiang Zhengfeng said in a deep voice.

"Present."

As he spoke, a man in a suit and gold-rimmed glasses stood up and slowly walked to the front of the room.

...

The two-hour meeting was over.

Chen Yuan hadn’t found it boring at all. He had come with the intention of just going through the motions, but the meeting was full of hidden talent. One impressive individual appeared after another, and he gradually discovered a jaw-dropping fact about the inner workings of the Jiang Corporation.

Most of the regional general managers giving reports were not old.

Most were around Pei Youwen’s age, yet they held immense power. Managing an Arctic region was considered a small area; some of them moved between several neighboring countries to develop the Jiang Corporation’s energy projects.

Unlike other decaying corporations, the backbone here was entirely composed of new blood absorbed over the past decade.

As for Pei Youwen, he had been standing behind him for two hours but didn’t feel tired in the slightest.

His eyes were filled with nothing but admiration and longing—admiration for these managers who seemed to shine with brilliance. At the same age, he was only managing a small company in Lanjing, yet these people held real power in the head office’s branches.

Thriving!

That was the only word Chen Yuan could use to describe the Jiang Corporation. It was what he truly felt.

Only now did he begin to understand why Jiang Zhengfeng was so busy and what kind of enterprise he was striving for.

After the meeting, it was already noon.

Jiang Zhengfeng decided against going out for lunch and simply ate with Chen Yuan and Pei Youwen in the company cafeteria.

At noon, they signed the share transfer agreement.

In the afternoon, they rushed back to Lanjing without a moment’s rest.

For three whole days, Chen Yuan’s nerves hadn’t had a moment’s rest. So when he finally returned to Lanjing, he felt a sense of immense relief.

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