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    “Is it nice?”

    Xu Shaochen looked at the two women in his arms and asked.

    “It’s very nice.”

    Both nodded simultaneously.

    Xu Shaochen’s mouth curved. “Then can you tell me what it was about?”

    “Uh…”

    The two women were momentarily speechless, stumbling over their words and lowering their heads in guilt.

    Alright, women truly don’t like educational films and can’t appreciate the beauty men find in them.

    They only pretended to be interested to avoid dampening Xu Shaochen’s mood.

    “Ding ding ding…”

    A phone ringtone sounded.

    Xu Shaochen took out his phone and answered: “Hey, what’s up? If it’s important, come to the office to report.”

    The caller was Mei Liangxin.

    This guy is now a minor employee at Tianyu Game Company and boldly called the boss himself. He’s flying high.

    “Come on out, I’ll introduce you to a friend. Hurry up, I’m at the teahouse we often visit.”

    “Wait, aren’t you supposed to be working? Are you slacking off again?” Xu Shaochen asked.

    “Nonsense, I got injured on the job. Bitten by a dog on the way to work. It’s already good I didn’t ask you for compensation.”

    Mei Liangxin said righteously.

    “Damn.”

    Xu Shaochen cursed. “What kind of friend are you introducing?”

    “You’ll know when you come. I’m hanging up, gotta entertain guests.”

    Mei Liangxin hung up after speaking.

    Xu Shaochen patted the two women beside him.

    The two women understandingly stood up.

    “I have some business to attend to. If anything comes up, call my phone.”

    Habitually instructing them, Xu Shaochen walked out of the office.

    ………

    In the teahouse.

    Including Mei Liangxin, there were three people in the private room.

    Two were young men in their twenties.

    “Wang Sheng, and this brother will arrive soon. Let’s drink tea for now.”

    After hanging up, Mei Liangxin looked at the two and said.

    “Liangxin, you seem to have a good relationship with Xu Shaochen.”

    The two exchanged a glance. Wang Sheng casually said, looking at Mei Liangxin.

    “It’s alright. But you, damn, back in school you said you were a rich second generation and no one believed it. Now it seems you really are.”

    Mei Liangxin talked to Wang Sheng casually, showing no special concern.

    “Hahaha, look who’s talking. Aren’t you also a rich second generation?”

    Wang Sheng laughed heartily, his tone cheerful.

    The other young man remained silent, quietly listening and smiling politely.

    Clearly, Wang Sheng was the leader, while the other was likely a supporting role.

    “Alright, enough flattery. Be honest, what do you want with Xu Shaochen?”

    Mei Liangxin nudged Wang Sheng’s arm, winking at him.

    Wang Sheng was stunned, “How is it me looking for Xu Shaochen? You brought it up.”

    “Stop pretending, I know you well. No reason you’d meet me unless it was about Xu Shaochen. He’s quite popular now.”

    Mei Liangxin sneered and punched Wang Sheng’s chest.

    “Hahaha, you do know me. Honestly, I just want to take this chance to meet Xu Shaochen. More friends, more opportunities.”

    Wang Sheng said, smiling earnestly.

    “By the way, what business is your family in? If there’s a prosperous opportunity, remember to bring your old classmates.”

    Mei Liangxin asked curiously.

    Wang Sheng vaguely replied: “My family business is mainly overseas, not much in the country. Besides, would you need me for getting rich?”

    “Creak—”

    At that moment, the private room door opened.

    Xu Shaochen walked in.

    “You’re here! Let me introduce you. This is my old classmate Wang Sheng, his family is also in business. And this is his junior brother.”

    Mei Liangxin stood up quickly, introducing the two to Xu Shaochen.

    “Sorry, traffic was bad, I’m late.”

    Xu Shaochen nodded at the two.

    “Mr. Xu, no need to be so polite. Your presence is an honor for us. Truly impressive to meet you.”

    Wang Sheng warmly approached and shook hands with Xu Shaochen.

    “You’re too kind, Mr. Wang. You’re also remarkable and elegant.”

    Flattery is mutual; being praised requires returning the compliment.

    “Alright, alright, stop flattering each other and sit down for tea. Chat while drinking.”

    Mei Liangxin impatiently interrupted. Mainly, feeling unsatisfied due to lack of praise himself.

    “Hahahahaha…”

    Xu Shaochen and Wang Sheng laughed together, exchanged polite gestures, and sat down.

    “Mr. Xu, recently the Tianyu situation is quite the talk. Honestly, Liangxin knows I’m a game enthusiast. I have high hopes for the game Jianghu.”

    “Mr. Xu, please tell me, was the data really lost or is it a marketing tactic? Rest assured, today’s conversation is confidential. I’m just a curious gamer trying to get some insights.”

    Wang Sheng spoke bashfully, seemingly embarrassed.

    Xu Shaochen sighed, shaking his head with a bitter smile. “If it were just marketing, that would be good. But, the data was indeed stolen by hacking into our system.”

    He could be honest with Mei Liangxin, but not being familiar with Wang Sheng meant withholding the full truth.

    After all, the matter also involved Xie Ru, transforming a simple issue into a significant one.

    “I see. Seems like I’ll have to wait a long time to play,” Wang Sheng said with a hint of disappointment, then turned to Xu Shaochen. “Didn’t expect data loss. If needed, my company has a team experienced in data recovery.”

    First verify the truth and then show cooperation interest, revealing a true businessman’s intentions.

    “You’re something else. Haven’t you started a business discussion right after saying you just wanted to meet Xu Shaochen? Afraid I’d take your money?”

    Mei Liangxin pretended displeasure, staring at Wang Sheng.

    Appearing surprised yet actually hinting to Xu Shaochen — careful, he didn’t mention this to me.

    Xu Shaochen’s eyes squinted upon hearing Mei Liangxin, saying to Wang Sheng: “That would be great. Why not leave a contact, for further discussion later?”

    Chapter Summary

    Xu Shaochen, with two women, receives a call from Mei Liangxin inviting him to a teahouse for an introduction. At the teahouse, Mei Liangxin and Wang Sheng, boasting about their wealthy backgrounds, wait for Xu Shaochen. They discuss Tianyu's data loss and Wang Sheng subtly offers business help, revealing true intentions. Xu Shaochen, wary yet polite, considers the offer.

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