Chapter 125: Different Thoughts

Fang Xiaonuan asked in confusion, “Huh? Dad is at the same table as you?”

Ji Lingchen said, “Yeah, I didn’t know beforehand.”

“Then take care of Dad. Don’t let him drink too much. Send him home tonight,” Fang Xiaonuan instructed.

“Got it,” Ji Lingchen replied.

After coaxing his wife to hang up, Ji Lingchen returned to the private room with a smile.

Looking at the smile in Ji Lingchen’s eyes, Chairman Fang asked warily, “Who called you?”

Ji Lingchen replied, “It was Xiaonuan. She asked me what time I would be back.”

“Oh, Xiaonuan.” Chairman Fang suddenly realized that the kitten was his daughter. However, this nickname was too easy to misunderstand. Chairman Fang smiled awkwardly. Young people nowadays even had such strange nicknaming conventions.

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Meanwhile, Fang Xiaonuan was packing her school bag. After she was done packing, she threw her school bag on the sofa before climbing into bed. She really did not like the empty space beside her. She tossed and turned a few times before slowly closing her eyes.

Because he had a class the next day, Ji Wen also went home. At around ten in the evening, Ji Wen was washing up when he suddenly received a call from Ji Lingchen.

“Ji Wen, are you at home or at the hospital?” Ji Lingchen asked.

“I’ve already gone home, uncle.” Ji Wen replied.

Ji Lingchen said, “If you’re not doing anything, come and pick me up. I’ve had too much to drink, so I can’t drive.”

Ji Wen was extremely surprised. Ji Lingchen had once said that he would not let him come into contact with any of the Ji Corporation’s business partners before he graduated. Ji Lingchen had even taken the initiative to ask him to pick him up. If he did, those people would know who he was.

Ji Wen asked, “Uncle, you really want me to go over?”

Ji Lingchen said, “Come. Go to Room 608 of Jade Water Deluxe.” After speaking, Ji Lingchen hung up.

Ji Wen held onto the phone, staring blankly for a long time. He did not understand what his uncle meant. After leaving, he drove out of the Ji family’s residence and made his way to Jade Water Deluxe.

In the past, Ji Lingchen would bring a chauffeur with him for social engagements. But today, Assistant Liu was not here, and Secretary Song was a woman. Thus, he had simply asked his nephew to come pick him up, and at the same time, let Ji Wen make an appearance in front of all his business partners. It was time for him to make contact with these people.

Knock, knock, knock. There was a series of knocks on the door.

Ji Lingchen said, “Come in!”

Ji Wen pushed the door open and entered the room. He looked at the dozen or so people in the room, and for a moment, everyone’s eyes were focused on him.

“Uncle, I’m here,” Ji Wen said in neither a servile nor overbearing manner.

Ji Lingchen nodded and beckoned Ji Wen to come to his side.

Ji Wen hurriedly walked to his uncle’s side. When he saw Chairman Fang beside him, he politely greeted him, “Hello, Mr. Fang.”

There was no way to change the way he addressed him. Ji Wen was used to calling him Mr. Fang.

Chairman Fang did not hesitate to address him. He smiled and replied, “Xiaowen, you’re here.”

Ji Lingchen stood up and introduced him to everyone, “Everyone, this is my nephew, Ji Wen.”

“So, this is young master Ji Wen. He looks a little like CEO Ji.”

“How old is he?”

“CEO Ji, he really does look like your nephew. He really has an extraordinary temperament.”

Hearing the compliments, Ji Wen politely thanked everyone.

“It’s getting late. Let’s go home. The Madam at home might lock the door,” Ji Lingchen said.

When he said this, everyone knew that it was time to leave.

Ji Lingchen patted Ji Wen on the shoulder and led him and Chairman Fang away.

After they left, Ji Lingchen said to Chairman Fang, “Dad, I’ll have Xiaowen drive you. You’ve been drinking, and the driver isn’t here.”

Chairman Fang did not hesitate and directly got into his son-in-law’s car.

Ji Wen drove away from Jade Water Deluxe. After the three of them left, everyone was puzzled. They did not understand why Ji Lingchen would suddenly let his nephew appear at such an occasion. Some of them began to wonder where his nephew was studying, how old he was, and whether he was married.

In the car, Ji Wen asked, “Uncle, didn’t you say that you wouldn’t let me get in touch with our family’s business partners too early? Why did you let me come today?” If he needed someone to drive him, he could have just called the chauffeur. Ji Lingchen clearly wanted him to come.

Ji Lingchen said indifferently, “You’re already in university, so it’s time for you to get in touch with our family’s business partners. Today is just the beginning. In the future, during the winter and summer holidays, you shouldn’t play around too much. Attend all the social engagements with me and get used to these social functions.”

Chairman Fang also nodded in agreement and said, “That’s right, Xiaowen. There’s no harm in learning these things early. You should pick up your uncle’s skills. Even if you master a few skills, you can still become an elite in this industry.”