A private restaurant in Dingjing.

After the meal, Jiang Chen explained the situation and then looked at Xiao Yunna seriously, "Xiao Yunna, I want to ask you to take me to see your father. I need to ask for his help."

"No problem!" Xiao Yunna agreed immediately.

Gong Yue opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something but didn't.

Through the conversation between Jiang Chen and Xiao Yunna, Gong Yue sensitively noticed that Jiang Chen did not reveal he was the Family Head of the Jiang Family of Jincheng. It was quite obvious that Xiao Yunna was not aware of this fact. Gong Yue didn't understand why but wisely chose not to point it out.

Jiang Chen concealed his identity because he didn't want to create a sense of distance with Xiao Yunna. After all, he still needed her help. If Xiao Yunna knew he was the Family Head of the Jiang Family, the interaction might not be as comfortable as it was now.

This, in Gong Yue's eyes, translated to Jiang Chen not wanting Xiao Yunna to know too much about him. The thought that she knew something Xiao Yunna didn't made Gong Yue feel sweet inside.

"Here's what we'll do. Gong Yue, I'll drop you off first, then I'll go to S Province with Xiao Yunna," Jiang Chen said, relieved after Xiao Yunna's agreement and then turned to Gong Yue.

Gong Yue, surprised, said, "So soon? Can't you stay in Dingjing for a few days?"

"I... haven't seen my father for many years," Jiang Chen said with a complicated expression.

Gong Yue was shocked and quickly said, "Alright, you two should go ahead, no need to drop me off. I can get back to school myself."

"No need, S Province is on the way past Dingjing University anyway." Jiang Chen said with a light smile, shaking his head.

After leaving the restaurant and dropping off Gong Yue, Jiang Chen drove Xiao Yunna toward S Province.

...

In S Province, at the Xiao Family's villa.

"Na Na is coming back?" a beautiful woman exclaimed with surprise, looking at Xiao Anjun.

Xiao Anjun scoffed coldly, "It's that Jiang Chen from Dingjing. He says he wants to ask me to help him find his long-lost father. That's why he's bringing Na Na with him to S Province. Hmph! I think he's just trying to latch onto our Xiao Family's high branches, using searching for his lost father as nothing but an excuse!"

He never had a good impression of Jiang Chen; even if he was once taken aback by him, he still looked down on Jiang Chen.

After all, Jiang Chen never showed him the slightest bit of respect, and his so-called concern for Jiang Chen in the past was all repelled by Jiang Chen's strength.

It was as if Jiang Chen had slapped his face, whack after whack, in utter contempt.

This prevented him from letting go of his indignation.

Therefore, in his mind, Jiang Chen was still not nose-worthy, not eye-worthy.

"Jiang Chen? The boss of Yi Chen Corporation, Jiang Chen? I heard Yi Chen Corporation went into partnership with Longteng in Jincheng. By that account, he seems to be doing quite well!" the beautiful woman said softly.

"What 'quite well'!"

Xiao Anjun scornfully said, "If Yi Chen had indeed started a partnership with Longteng, then he might be worthy of Na Na. But recently, Yi Chen has pulled out of Jincheng and shifted its development focus to the south.

What does this tell us? This shows that Longteng simply doesn't value him.

He thinks he's something special just because he's a business magnate in Dingjing. How big is Dingjing, after all? If he were a business magnate in Jincheng, or even someone from one of the eight top families, then our Xiao Family might consider it a step up. But a small-time business magnate in Dingjing? What use is that to us?"

"Don't say that; the man became a business magnate in Dingjing in his twenties, which is quite impressive. What were you doing when you were in your twenties?" the beautiful woman retorted with a glance at Xiao Anjun.

Xiao Anjun's face twitched, and then he sighed, "I don't mean to look down on him. It's just that this kid is a little too arrogant. I talked to him before, hoping to give him a few pointers, but who knew he'd play dumb with me, acting as if he knew it all. If he had kept up that tough act, that would be one thing, but now he's found such a ludicrous reason to get close to Na Na. I really can't approve of him!"

"Don't think like that. Maybe he really is looking for his father?" the beautiful woman spoke up again.

"Hmph!"

Xiao Anjun snorted coldly, "Looking for his father and he ends up at the door of a secretive Martial Sect? He must be so capable! Just perfect, there's a social gathering tonight. I'll take him with me, let him see for himself, let him know that being a commercial giant in Dingjing really isn't much."

"Take it easy. The way you talk, it seems Na Na quite likes him. Don't break your daughter's heart," the beautiful woman cautioned.

"Don't worry, I know my limits," Xiao Anjun nodded in response.

As they were talking, the doorbell rang, and the beautiful woman got up to open the door.

"Mom!" A joyous voice called out as Xiao Yunna flung herself into the beautiful woman's arms.

"You little rascal, making such a fuss and running back home without a word!" the beautiful woman doted on Xiao Yunna, tapping her forehead affectionately before looking up at Jiang Chen standing by the door.

What a handsome young man!

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Jiang Chen," Jiang Chen greeted the beautiful woman with a nod.

"Hello, I'm Na Na's mother, Chen Lan. Come in, please!" Chen Lan introduced herself and gestured Jiang Chen to enter.

"Nice to meet you, Auntie Chen."

Jiang Chen greeted her and walked into the living room.

Xiao Anjun sat on the sofa and glanced at Jiang Chen, not bothering to get up, and said indifferently, "Boss Jiang, is it proper for you to come empty-handed on your first visit?"

Jiang Chen was startled and replied apologetically, "Uncle Xiao, I'm sorry. I was in a hurry on the way and didn't prepare a gift. I hope you can forgive me."

"Dad, Jiang Chen is my friend. Does he need to bring a gift when he's just coming over to hang out?" Xiao Yunna glared at Xiao Anjun and then turned to Jiang Chen, "Jiang Chen, don't mind him, have a seat."

The group sat on the sofa, and after hesitating for a moment, Jiang Chen, full of hope, looked at Xiao Anjun, "Uncle Xiao, I came here this time to ask for your help."

"I heard from Na Na," Xiao Anjun said casually. "That Chixiao Sect you mentioned, I haven't heard of it. I can't help you."

Jiang Chen's expression changed slightly, and his eyebrows furrowed.

"Dad, you've been in S Province for so many years, surely you must have some friends, right? Just help Jiang Chen ask around!" Xiao Yunna shook Xiao Anjun's hand non-stop.

"Alright, alright! Stop shaking, you're going to shake my arm off!"

Xiao Anjun looked helplessly at Xiao Yunna, then turned to Jiang Chen and said indifferently, "There's an important social gathering tonight where all the big shots from around S Province will be present. You ask them yourself then. I can't afford to lose face."

"Dad!"

Xiao Yunna was angry, glaring at Xiao Anjun, "How can it be embarrassing? Jiang Chen has been trying to find his father with all his heart, how is that shameful?"

"Finding his father?"

Xiao Anjun laughed sardonically, "Daughter, you're still too naive. This kid, a mere businessman, is looking for his father at the top of a secretive Martial Sect? And you believe that?"

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