<h4>Chapter 1402: Chapter 1710: Exceptional Ancestor</h4>


    After watching Zhao Zhengxiong leave, Ling Chen sat on the sofa with Leng Feifei. At the same time, Sofia was quietly chatting with her white friends, and the four of them asionally nced at Ling Chen.


    "Feifei, are these your friends?"


    "Yeah, they’re all friends I made while studying abroad. They’re from good families and insisted on visiting when they heard I returned home. We were all having a great time until we ran into Shao An." Leng Feifei looked a bit troubled when mentioning Shao An.


    "How do you know Shao An?"


    "Shao Group and Changlong Technology have some business dealings, which Shao An and I handle. From the first meeting, Shao An was very forward andter often asked me out under the guise of business talks. Initially, I went along for the sake of business, but I realized his real intentions, so I started refusing. I didn’t expect him to show up in East Sea City for the contract signing with Hongyu Group and even find his way here. Earlier, he tried to forcefully take me away, but my friends stopped him, leading to a conflict."


    "So that’s how it is."


    While speaking, Sofia came over, sat boldly beside Ling Chen, and a faint fragrance wafted over.


    "Mr. Ling, what do you do?" Sofia asked with interest.


    "Me?" Ling Chen replied with a polite smile, "I’m not doing anything. Just unemployed."


    "Then your family must be wealthy."


    "Well, it’s okay."


    Hearing Ling Chen’s answer, Sofia was a bit disappointed. She thought Ling Chen might be someone important, but it turned out he was just a second-generation rich kid. Having seen many people with well-off families living off their parents without any abilities, she found them no better than parasites.


    For a moment, Sofia lost interest and went back to talk with her white friends.


    "I’m sorry." Leng Feifei apologized, "Sofia doesn’t know you well, so..."


    Ling Chen waved his hand with a smile, "It’s fine, I never mind these things."


    "By the way! Last time we met, you didn’t tell me how you joined Changlong Technology?"


    "It’s partly luck." Leng Feifei said, "When I was studying abroad, I ran into an elderly gentleman in the school’s exhibition hall who was very interested in Huaxia culture. I helped him a bit as he couldn’t recognize ournguage. You know, I minored in historical literature at East Sea University and am well-versed in ancient Huaxia culture, so we had a great conversation. He even gave me his business card and invited me to his home."


    "I thought he was just being polite, but the next day, a car was waiting outside the school to take me to his ce. It turned out that he was the founder of Changlong Technology. I was studying Economics and Management abroad, and he asked if I’d be interested in working at hispany. Such a great opportunity, of course, I wouldn’t refuse. So, I studied while interning at the head office, gaining experience."


    "In just half a year, because of my outstanding work, I earned his appreciation. After graduation, he entrusted me toe to Huaxia to lead a tech project. Foreignpanies differ from domestic ones, where age and experience are critical. Important roles are seldom given to young people, but foreign enterprises emphasize innovation and enthusiasm. If you have the ability and drive, they’re willing to invest in you. I was fortunate enough to be given a tform to showcase my ambitions, thanks to that elderly gentleman’s recognition."


    Ling Chen smiled and said, "Besides opportunity, the most important thing is your own ability. It wouldn’t matter how much someone appreciates you if youckedpetence."


    "Which is why I cherish this opportunity. And you?"


    "Me?" Ling Chen asked, confused, "What about me?"


    "How’s your rtionship with Miss Nanrong progressing?"


    "We’re taking it naturally. We’re both quite busy and haven’t had time to discuss it."


    Hearing this, Leng Feifei couldn’t help butugh, "As long as you two aren’t discussing marriage yet, I still have a chance. I know I can’tpare to Miss Nanrong now, but I have confidence in bing as sessful as her."


    Uh...


    Ling Chen touched his nose awkwardly at thisment, unsure how to respond. Just then, there was a knock on the box door, and Zhao Zhengxiong came in, looking at Ling Chen, "Chen, Qiu is looking for you."


    "Alright, I got it. You go ahead, and I’ll be there soon." With that, Ling Chen stood up and said, "Feifei, I have something to do. Enjoy the time with your friends, and if anything happens, find Xiong."


    After leaving the private room, Ling Chen followed Zhao Zhengxiong to a luxurious box on the second floor. Upon entering, he saw Ling Gengqiu sittingzily on the sofa with a beer in hand, looking very pleased.


    "Hey, are you having fun?" Ling Chen smiled as he walked up and asked.


    "Not bad," Ling Gengqiu squinted and said, "You still have some sense, knowing how to treat the elderly."


    "Want to go out and get something to eat?"


    "I haven’t been this happy in a while. Let’s go eat something nice to replenish my energy."


    "Chen, Qiu, I’ll see you out."


    After leaving the night club, Zhao Zhengxiong wanted to apany them, but Ling Chen declined. When he’s with Ling Gengqiu, they can speak freely, but with Zhao Zhengxiong around, Ling Gengqiu might not be asfortable, so it’s better for just the two of them.


    Not long after, Ling Chen drove to a food street. It was already past ten in the evening, and the street was lined with food stalls. Ling Chen casually picked a stall and sat down with Ling Gengqiu, ordering some marinated dishes.


    Recently, Ling Gengqiu has taken a keen interest in food. Compared to his era, today’s food preparation is more diverse and full of vor, especially street food, which Ling Gengqiu loves and insists on dragging Ling Chen out for every night.


    After a few drinks of white liquor, their conversation increased.


    "Bro, keep this safe." Ling Chen handed an ID card to Ling Gengqiu. He had leveraged many connections for that.


    "You already have a phone, and here’s a bank card. I’ll take you to the bank someday to show you how to withdraw money. If you’re short on cash when chasing girls, just withdraw some yourself."


    "You rascal, women today may be more open, but top-notch ones are rare. When will you take me to find some real top-notch beauties?"


    Ling Chen grinned and said, "Bro, top-notch beauties are hard toe by. Don’t count on it."


    "Not necessarily, I..." Ling Gengqiu was about to continue when he seemed to notice something, his gaze suddenly brightened, and he abruptly got up and rushed out of the food stall without finishing his sentence.