NOVEL NEXT Chapter 263 Secret
Back in the Benz, Qian Xin rubbed his cold palms and started the car: "This damn weather, just staying outside in a suit for a while almost gave me a cold."
Sitting in the passenger seat beside him, Dai Weiwei looked at Qian Xin confusedly and softly asked, "Brother Xin, who exactly is this President Li? Why do you need to apologize to him? Did Brother Bin say anything else last night?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Xin gave a cold snort: "I don't know where Wen Lan found this big figure, but he's very close with Zhao Bin's boss."
As he drove, he spoke in a low voice: "Originally, if he was just Zhao Bin's boss, it wouldn't matter. But Zhao Bin mentioned that his boss is about to get promoted. He's been promoted several times over the past few years, so there must be someone backing him."
Qian Xin looked in the rearview mirror at the park gradually fading away: "That Li Jing is probably in the same circle as them. If you offend him, it's like offending their entire group. Do you think I should apologize to him?"
"Promoted? So, he's Brother Bin's boss's boss? And there's someone even above him, then..."
Seeing how shocked Dai Weiwei was, Qian Xin said slowly: "Weiwei, Tianhai isn't as simple as you think. If you want more resources, money alone isn't enough, you need power as well."
Realizing Li Jing's influence, Dai Weiwei appeared anxious and couldn't help but worry: "Brother Xin, we've already had a conflict with him. Will he really easily make peace with us?"
"Make peace?"
Qian Xin sneered: "This world isn't just black and white. We are neither enemies nor friends with President Li."
"Then why did you just go over to apologize?"
"I never expected to establish a friendship with him, it was just to show goodwill. Although we can't become friends, it also won't make us enemies because of previous issues."
Qian Xin explained: "To put it simply, it's about lowering ourselves, showing him some respect in public, so he won't hold a grudge over past matters."
Hearing this, Dai Weiwei widened her eyes, nodded with partial understanding.
Subsequently, the image of the not even twenty-year-old Yang Xiaoxiu flashed in her mind. Thinking of how young she was to have found a backing more powerful than Brother Xin made her feel a slight sense of envy and jealousy.
She even thought in her heart about possibly finding an opportunity in the future to try and get close to that impressive President Li.
...
In the crew.
After Qian Xin and Dai Weiwei left, everyone still looked at Li Jing in amazement.
Just now, the arrogant and domineering Qian Xin had come early in the morning just to apologize to Li Jing.
Thinking of this, everyone's gaze towards Li Jing became increasingly curious and respectful.
Even though they weren't clear about Li Jing's capability, anyone who could make Qian Xin apologize undoubtedly wasn't simple.
Moreover, Qian Xin didn't show the slightest fear when facing Wen Lan and Wang Huan earlier.
In comparison, everyone felt that Li Jing was even more impressive.
As people gradually dispersed, Wen Lan finally couldn't help but approach Li Jing and ask: "Why did Qian Xin's attitude towards you suddenly change so much?"
Facing the other's surprise and confusion, Li Jing shrugged and shook his head: "I don't know, maybe he realized his mistake."
Seeing that Li Jing didn't want to explain further, Wen Lan didn't ask more, just exchanged a glance with Wang Huan beside her, both seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes regarding Li Jing's abilities.
At first, everyone thought Li Jing merely had money, but now it seemed his background and influence were much greater than they anticipated.
However, regardless, Li Jing ultimately helped the crew resolve the issue with Qian Xin, which made everyone's attitude towards Li Jing more cordial and respectful.
Especially Wang Huan and several other assistant directors, who initially only saw Li Jing as an ordinary investor—respectful, but not too awestruck.
But after this ordeal, Li Jing's position in Wang Huan and the others' minds even vaguely surpassed Wen Lan.
"President Li, you're really well-hidden."
Walking into the temporary tent with the other, Wen Lan looked at him with a complex feeling, then gratefully said:
"You helped the crew solve a problem, so I owe you a favor."
As she spoke, she seemed to think of something and spoke again: "By the way, I was just about to tell you a secret today."
"A secret?"
Li Jing was taken aback, a bit surprised: "Director Wen, you're not going to tell me some celebrity gossip, are you?"
"Those things aren't considered secrets in this circle, and President Li, you're probably not interested in those either."
Wen Lan shook her head, then glanced around to ensure no one was nearby before she whispered with a mysterious smile, "It's about Wei Jia, something President Li might be interested in?"
"Wei Jia?"
Li Jing's expression slightly shifted, and he turned to look at her eyes that contained a hint of deeper meaning, remaining silent but patiently waiting for her to speak.
Seeing Li Jing's look, Wen Lan knew she had piqued his interest. Rather than immediately revealing the secret, she asked, "I heard you went with Wei Jia to do charity work in Xiangnan Mountain Area a while back?"
"Yes."
Although he didn't know why she suddenly mentioned this, Li Jing nodded and replied: "I also just learned that she's been engaged in charity for a long time."
"In this respect, I have to admire Wei Jia. She really is someone with social responsibility. In every aspect, she seems like a strong woman."
Respect flickered in Wen Lan's eyes, then she looked at Li Jing with some emotion: "I never thought such a strong-willed woman would eventually be attracted to President Li's charm."
Li Jing's brow furrowed slightly, but he said nothing.
Wen Lan continued: "Since Wei Jia came back last time, she called me twice, mentioning you both times. I think she's completely fascinated by you."
"Is this the secret you wanted to tell me?"
Li Jing was somewhat surprised that Wei Jia had mentioned him several times behind his back, but he didn't think this was what she meant by secret.
"Of course not."
Wen Lan paused, then looked into Li Jing's eyes: "Wei Jia said, that aside from the final step, everything else happened between you two?"
Hearing this, Li Jing froze, a peculiar look on his face: "Wei Jia told you about this?"
"Wei Jia is the type that if she does something, she admits it openly, never hiding it."
Wen Lan raised her brows at Li Jing: "Are you denying it, President Li?"
"Deny what? If Wei Jia dared say it, I have no fear of confirming it."
Seeing her scrutinizing him as if she was evaluating her best friend's choice, Li Jing candidly said: "I just feel that laying it all out like this might not be suitable for a girl."
"Girls might mind such things, but Wei Jia has a queen-like personality."
Wen Lan chuckled, then pondered for a moment before seriously saying: "Actually, what I wanted to tell you is that Wei Jia has long set her mind on you.
The only reason things didn't go to the last step that night was that it was that time for her."
"That time?"
Li Jing was momentarily confused, then quickly realized, surprised: "You mean Wei Jia..."
The corners of Wen Lan's mouth carried a faint smirk, her eyes hinted, "Even though Wei Jia is strong-willed, regarding this matter, President Li as a man might try being a bit more proactive."
Li Jing was slightly startled, looking at her in astonishment.
"So, does my secret have value?"
Seeing Wen Lan's smile, after a quick thought, Li Jing came around: "Are you sure you're not betraying your best friend by telling me about Wei Jia?"
"Betraying? I'm just giving her a push. She's thirty this year, and it's rare to see her care for a man like this, I only wish she'd have no regrets."
Wen Lan slowly withdrew her smile, looking earnestly at Li Jing, solemnly saying: "I also hope that President Li doesn't disappoint her feelings for you.
She's certainly a woman worth you treating well."