Hearing He Mengxue's words, Chen Yan's heart "clunked."

After all, if He Mengxue accompanied him, wouldn't this entire scam be exposed?

If it were someone else in this situation, they would mostly panic.

But was Chen Yan "someone else"?

He wasn't.

He was a master of time management among several girls.

Although He Mengxue's reaction added some waves to his plan, it was within his expectations.

So, he pretended to be calm, nodded, and said, "Okay. Then you accompany me."

He said, "I don't really like such social gatherings. It's all just idle chatter, nothing interesting."

While nodding, He Mengxue comforted, "These social dinner parties are all like this."

"You run a company, so you have to make friends and build good connections."

"That's how you can grow."

She cited an example, "I remember when my dad was the busiest, he could be away from home for more than half a year, all spent mingling and running around for business. He only got home to sleep at night."

"Often, I would go to bed before he came back, and by the time I got up, he had already left."

"He was so busy."

Listening to He Mengxue's words, Chen Yan nodded, "Yes. Running a company is troublesome."

At this point, it seemed like everything was settled.

However, just then, Chen Yan suddenly "froze."

After a moment of thought, he then said to He Mengxue, "No, Mengxue, you can't accompany me."

He Mengxue was still eating sausages, and when she heard this, she looked up at Chen Yan, puzzled.

Chen Yan said, "Did you forget that Qin Ming came yesterday?"

"I had something urgent come up last minute and stood him up. It wouldn't be good to stand him up again today."

"You go see him for me and explain the arrangements."

"If you're willing, go meet with the people from Headline Technology as well."

Late at night two days ago, Chen Yan had finalized his plan to take over the power of Headline Technology and had contacted Qin Ming, asking him to come to Tiandu for this matter. (Chapter 512)

Yesterday, Qin Ming had arrived in Tiandu, but Chen Yan had been called away by Zhao Xuan, so he had stood him up.

Today, it would indeed be appropriate, both emotionally and rationally, to see him and discuss this matter.

He Mengxue had been listening to all this by his side, so she had no doubts, but she still hesitated a bit, "But this is such an important matter, aren't you going to meet him yourself?"

Chen Yan said, "I suddenly need to meet a business partner."

"I'm tied up at the moment."

"But we can't delay this plan. So... could you go and explain it for me?"

Saying this, Chen Yan even reached out and held He Mengxue's hand, then said, "After all, you are the one I trust the most by my side now."

He Mengxue abruptly felt infinitely motivated upon hearing Chen Yan's words!

She said, "Okay! Then I'll handle this matter with him!"

Having said that, she didn't even eat her meal anymore. She took some paper and a pen from the table, also turning on the recording function on her phone, asking Chen Yan to go over the details he wanted to explain.

Chen Yan had all these planned, so he explained unhurriedly.

After explaining, Chen Yan asked He Mengxue to remember it, then he went to change into a suit: Meeting a business partner definitely required formal attire.

If Chen Yan didn't change into formal wear, He Mengxue's sharp sense would certainly have noticed.

Sure enough, when Chen Yan came out, He Mengxue sized him up and down and said with a smile, "This suit really suits you. It's perfect for formal occasions."

As she spoke, she stepped forward and adjusted Chen Yan's collar.

At that moment, Chen Yan's phone buzzed.

He picked it up discreetly, and saw [Song Chuang]'s name on it.

But... if you looked closely, you would notice that the number under this [Song Chuang] was different from the previous one.

Chen Yan pressed the phone off while casually saying to He Mengxue, "Lao Song is urging me. I have to go now, haha."

He Mengxue had no doubt, nodded obediently, and then gave Chen Yan a peck on his cheek, "Wishing you all the best~"

Chen Yan nodded, "Wishing you all the best."

After saying that, he changed his shoes and left the suite.

When closing the door, Chen Yan glanced at He Mengxue still in the room. She was still listening to the recording on her phone and looking at the notes she had written down.

Chen Yan closed the door and hurriedly ran towards the stairs.

Reaching the stairs, he pressed the elevator button, and his phone rang again.

Chen Yan picked it up; it was a WeChat message from Lu Man, [You dead Chen Yan! Hanging up on my call!]

Then, with a "buzzing" vibration, another message followed.

[The hotel entrance requires a key card, I can't get up. Come down to get me! I'll wait for you in the car.]

Chen Yan entered the elevator and then sent a WeChat message to Lu Man, [Wait a moment. I have a bit of work here.]

As the elevator descended, Chen Yan stamped his foot, anxiously waiting.

It was only when occasional people came up that he could temporarily affect a calm appearance.

Finally, with a "ding-dong," the elevator stably stopped on the first floor.

As the elevator doors opened, Chen Yan sprinted out like an arrow released from the bow, then ran directly to the neighboring hotel.

He rushed into the hotel's door, took the elevator up, quickly changed into casual clothes, stuffed the suit into a suitcase, and then took the elevator down again.

Downstairs, Chen Yan took out his phone and called Lu Man.

The call connected, and Lu Man said gruffly, "You dead Chen Yan! Where did you run off to?"

Chen Yan pretended to be puzzled and responded, "I should be asking you that. Where did you run off to? I didn't see your car at the hotel entrance."

"Ah?" Lu Man was indeed distracted.

She said, "That's impossible. We've been driving around the entrance for a while now. The doormen are starting to look at us strangely."

Chen Yan asked, "Are you at the Hilton Hotel entrance?"

Now it was Lu Man's turn to be surprised, "Hilton Hotel?! But you clearly told me it was the Sheraton Hotel!"

"Uh, what?" Chen Yan feigned shock, "Did I say it wrong? Wait a moment."

Saying this, Chen Yan opened his phone, checked, and then slapped his forehead, saying, "I sent the wrong one. These two hotel names are too similar, and they're both five-star chain hotels, I always mix them up."

Lu Man became even angrier, "Humph! You made me run to the wrong place; you just wait!"

With that, she hung up the phone, obviously rushing over here.

Chen Yan let out a long sigh of relief. This morning's crisis had finally been resolved...

As for whether Lu Man would meet He Mengxue when she arrived...

Chen Yan had considered this.

The Sheraton Hotel was nearby, and it would only take Lu Man a minute or two to get here.

And since He Mengxue was about to go out to meet Qin Ming, she would definitely be putting on makeup. She had just finished her shower; her hair hadn't even been blown dry, and her makeup wasn't done yet, so they wouldn't meet.

Sure enough, two minutes later, a high-end minivan stopped at the hotel's entrance.

The door opened, and Xiao Xu, Lu Man's assistant, got out first.

She came in looking a bit clueless, glanced around a few times, and after seeing Chen Yan standing in the lobby, she quickly ran back to the car.

A moment later, a fully clad Lu Man came down from the car.

She wore a mask, sunglasses, and a hat, and was dressed veritably for the early autumn season, quite conspicuous.

Passersby couldn't help but cast glances at her.

But since she did not reveal any flaws, she wasn't recognized.

Entering the hotel and seeing Chen Yan, Lu Man waved her hands to signal the minivan to leave, then ran towards Chen Yan.

Chen Yan opened his arms with a smile, ready to welcome her.

However, when Lu Man reached him, she didn't throw herself into Chen Yan's arms but resentfully kicked his shin, "Are you hiding a woman in the hotel? Deliberately getting the hotel name wrong on purpose."

That kick wasn't painful, but Chen Yan still hurriedly cried out "ouch" and lifted his leg, holding it while grimacing in pain and saying, "Why are you still violent? That's not good."

"And... when did I hide a woman? I genuinely got the hotel wrong."

Lu Man looked at him suspiciously, then said, "Fine. Then show me your room."

Chen Yan rubbed his leg, saying, "I was going to take you up anyway. What's the rush?"

With that, he took Lu Man's hand and led her towards the elevator.

They took the elevator to the top floor presidential suite, and Chen Yan used the key card to open the door.

Lu Man immediately darted into the room like a little fox, starting to inspect everywhere.

Although Chen Yan appeared calm, he was somewhat nervous inside.

Because he was afraid Lu Man would notice that this room was specially arranged.

Luckily, perhaps Lu Man was completely focused on finding "evidence of a woman," she didn't notice anything unusual about the room.

And since Chen Yan had deliberately arranged it this way, she searched for a long time without finding a trace of any woman.

No matter whether it was hair, toiletries, the wastebasket, the cloakroom, or even the room's smell, there was nothing suspicious.

In the end, Lu Man could only suspiciously watch Chen Yan, "Is there really no secret concubine?"

"That's not like you."

While saying this, she took off her glasses and mask, then like a lioness, surveyed the room.

Chen Yan followed her, laughing, "How is it not like me?"

"I'm a real gentleman, don't accuse me willy-nilly."

Lu Man rolled her eyes at him, and all was unspoken.

After wandering for a while, and truly finding no issues, Lu Man finally stopped her pacing.

She said, "Okay then. I guess I'll believe you."

After saying this, she sat on the bed and looked up at Chen Yan with her bright, aggrieved eyes, saying, "Chen Yan, I'm hungry. I want to eat something."

Chen Yan was momentarily taken aback and asked, "Hungry? Should I order some takeout for you?"

Lu Man rolled her eyes at Chen Yan again, "If you don't mind, I can eat takeout too."

Chen Yan: ???

Hmm???

Where exactly was the girl hungry?

Meanwhile, in the hotel room, He Mengxue was still recording the points Chen Yan had told her about.

Since this matter was of great importance, she took her note-taking very seriously.

After finishing, she looked at her notes while picking up her phone to call Qin Ming.

Perhaps because he had important matters at hand, Qin Ming had not gone out to have fun. He slept early and thus got up quite early.

So, He Mengxue's call was answered after only a few rings.

Facing her cousin, He Mengxue brought out her big sister persona from Qin Island.

She commanded directly, "Qin Ming. Can you come to see me in half an hour?"

"Let's find a place near the hotel for a meal and talk about the task Chen Yan assigned."

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