<h4>Chapter 1387: Chapter 1695: Reunion with an Old Friend (1)</h4>


    "I’m just asking, if you don’t have any ideas, then let your dad take over as the head of the Ling Family."


    "My dad?" Ling Chen nced at Ling Kun and asked, "Dad, would mom agree?"


    "She shouldn’t have any objections. The Ling Family has no rivals now; we just need to develop slowly. I believe your mom will agree."


    "Alright." Ling Chen nodded and said, "As long as I don’t have to be the head, you guys can do whatever. But Dad, what are your ns for Ling Haitian and Ling Jun? Ling Haitian is not a concern, but Ling Jun is a top expert on the Heavenly List. It’s hard to dismiss him, yet keeping him is a problem."


    Ling Kun and Ling Tao exchanged nces and said, "Ling Jun can’t stay in the Ling Family. We will give him some resources to be self-reliant. From now on, whatever he does has nothing to do with us."


    "As long as he doesn’t cause trouble, that’s fine."


    Ling Chen actually means to abandon the Ling Family, but Ling Kun and Ling Tao are obviously reluctant. After all, their bond with the Northern Ling Family runs deep, and seeing the Ling Family be history is heart-wrenching for them.


    After discussing with Ling Chen, Ling Kun left the study to find Yang Qingling. Seeding as the head of the Ling Family is no small matter. Ling Kun definitely needs to convince Yang Qingling and gain her support.


    While waiting for his parents to decide, Ling Chen found himself bored and decided to drive out of the house.


    Before he knew it, Ling Chen drove to the entrance of Hongyu Group. After parking the car, Ling Chen walked into the lobby alone, where he saw the sofas filled with men in suits, all with briefcases, discussing animatedly.


    "Chen?" At this moment, Nanrong Hao’s surprised voice came over.


    Ling Chen turned his head and saw Nanrong Hao elegantly dressed in a sleek suit, walking toward him with brisk steps.


    "Wow! You look more and more like a sessful entrepreneur." Ling Chen teased with a smile, "Hey! What are all those people doing there?"


    Nanrong Hao nced at the dozen suit-d men waiting in the lobby and said, "They’re here to discuss business with us. Chen, you wouldn’t know, but recently I’ve been so busy that I barely have time to sleep. Every day there are countless contracts to sign. Look, I’ve been holding a pen so much, I’m getting calluses."


    "Come on, isn’t earning money a good thing?"


    "Chen, I might have cared about how much money was made before, but now, money is just a number to me. Every day, there’s a huge crowd of people here wanting to coborate with us at Hongyu Group. Our business department has expanded from three teams to ten. By the way! Chen, are you here to see my sister? She’s in a meeting now; why don’t youe and sit at my ce for a while."


    Ling Chen nodded and said, "Alright, I have nothing to do today anyway. Might as well have dinner on you."


    "No problem, I’ll call Jiang Hao and Xiong. We brothers haven’t gathered for a long time."


    As they spoke, the two took the elevator to the top floor. Nanrong Hao’s office was opposite Nanrong Wanqing’s. Inside, Ling Chen saw the ’Vice President’ sign on the door and chuckled, "You finally got promoted."


    "My sister said that in a year or two, once she gets married, she’ll pass her position to me. Chen, it’s up to you now; my sister can’t wait to get married."


    "Get lost, it’s still early for me and your sister. As for you, being the Vice President of Hongyu Group, aren’t there women chasing after you? With your status, there must be countless women interested."


    Nanrong Hao waved his hand and said, "Those women are after my money. I’m not interested in gold diggers. Now, I value the feeling; no matter her family background or looks, as long as there’s a connection. But, I’m facing a small problem."


    "What problem?"


    Nanrong Hao embarrassedly smiled and said, "It seems there are quite a lot of women I’m interested in."


    "You brat... truly can’t change your nature." Ling Chen helplessly shook his head, thinking Nanrong Hao had reformed, but he was still as flirtatious as ever.


    After chatting for a while, a series of knocks sounded from outside the door.


    "Come in."


    After Nanrong Hao spoke, the office door opened from the outside, and secretary Wang Lan quickly walked in. Seeing Ling Chen, Wang Lan smiled in greeting and then turned her gaze to Nanrong Hao, "Mr. Nanrong, the folks from Changlong Technology are here; the chairman is in a meeting and wants you to host them."


    "Changlong Technology?" Nanrong Hao was slightly surprised and asked, "Why are they here? Wasn’t it scheduled for the day after tomorrow?"


    "They changed their schedulest minute, and we just got notified. The manager of Changlong Technology is already at the door, Mr. Nanrong, so..."


    "Alright, I got it." Nanrong Hao stood up reluctantly and said, "Chen, sit tight. I’ll go meet the guests. Lan, you stay here with Chen."


    "Yes." After watching Nanrong Hao leave, Ling Chen asked curiously, "Lan, what’s Changlong Technology all about? You seem to value them greatly."


    "Mr. Ling, Changlong Technology is a foreign enterprise, ranked within the world’s top 100. This time, they have a big project in Huaxia and are seeking partners. They’re interested in Hongyu Group’s qualifications and want to discuss coboration."


    "I see." Ling Chen nodded; no wonder Hongyu Group gives them such importance. Nanrong Wanqing has always wanted Hongyu Group to expand beyond Huaxia and be one of the world’s top 500panies. Coborating with Changlong Technology might be an opportunity.


    After sitting in the office for a while, secretary Wang Lan received a phone call. With matters to deal with, Ling Chen let her leave first.


    Noticing the time was already past four in the afternoon, and with Hongyu Group having visitors, Nanrong Hao would surely be busy hosting them, likely causing the evening gathering to go awry. Thinking of this, Ling Chen sent Nanrong Hao a text message and then got up to leave.


    At the door of the office, Ling Chen opened the door and was about to depart. However, at that moment, a group of people approached, led by none other than Nanrong Hao.


    "Chen, where are you going?"


    Ling Chen smiled and said, "I figured you’d be tied up hosting guests tonight, so I decided to leave. We can gather another day when you’re free."


    "Chen, wait!"


    "What, anything else?"


    Nanrong Hao said with a peculiar expression, "Chen, do you know who Changlong Technology sent to negotiate with Hongyu Group?"


    "Who?" Ling Chen asked curiously, "Could it be someone I know?"


    As soon as the words left his mouth, before Nanrong Hao could respond, a familiar yet strange voice came from the crowd behind, "Ling Chen, long time no see."