Chapter 36 - She's not a flower vase (1)

Chapter 36 She’s not a flower vase (1)

Before she could think much about it, Mei Yu said to Clarence, “Mr. Jin finally showed up, I’m still a little nervous, remember to help me catch my words if I say something wrong later.”

Clarence was not as excited as Mei Yu as he nodded lightly, then turned to Ning Yao and said, “I have arranged a room for you. Go wait for me there. After the banquet is over, I will introduce you to a few more people.”

Ning Yao didn’t mind Clarence’s arrangement, she knew that she had no right to speak on such an occasion. It’s good that she can come here to show her face and let some people have an impression of herself.

In the future, if she needed to interact with some big people, as long as she told them that she had participated in this banquet, the other party would not underestimate her.

But Ning Yao didn’t understand why Clarence would help her like this. Did he know her intentions?

No, it couldn’t be. She didn’t even tell her brother about it, so how could Clarence know? He probably just wanted to help her broaden her horizons.

Ning Yao went to the room that Clarence had arranged for her. It was as well-decorated as the Presidential Suite of a five-star hotel. She sat on the soft sofa and eventually fell asleep while smelling the faint fragrance of the high-end incense in the room.

After Ning Yao left, Mei Yu took Clarence aside and asked, “Who’s that woman?”

Clarence frowned when he heardhow disrespectfully Mei Yu addressed Ning Yao. He glared at Mei Yu coldly and said, “She is my secretary and she has a name. You can call her either Ning Yao or Vera. Got it?”

Mei Yu’s expression turned very unsightly. After a long time, he said, “You’re really into her? I don’t understand, you’re not the kind of person who would like flower vases.”

Apart from her good looks, what was different about Ning Yao from other women to make Clarence bring her to this kind of occasion?

“She’s not a flower vase. Mei Yu, be more polite.” Clarence’s dark golden eyes emitted a sense of oppression and Mei Yu quickly lost his calm under his gaze.

“Fine. Well, I honestly couldn’t care less who she is. But she is not the one for you. Mei Xue is returning to China soon. Do you know what I’m saying?” Mei Yu spoke through gritted teeth.

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“I don’t,” said Clarence sarcastically with a laugh.

“Don’t play dumb with me! Don’t forget with whose favor you were able to get to where you are today. I hope you are not an ungrateful person.” Mei Yu was also a little angry.

“Ungrateful? I’m very grateful for the help you and Mei Xue gave me back then, so I’ve managed the company well for you. Every year, you’ll get a share of the dividends and I’ve never thought of increasing my share of the company. Isn’t that enough?” Clarence was much taller than Mei Yu so he easily looked down at Mei Yu from above with a domineering aura.

“You…” Just as Mei Yu was about to refute, Clarence sarcastically said again, “You guys helped me, but you don’t have the right to control me. And the company only got to where it was today because of my hard work. Uncle Mei only valued my ability back then, don’t worry. So let’s not get into the nitty-gritty of being noble and grateful.”

Clarence didn’t want to discuss this matter with Mei Yu anymore. He slowly turned towards the entrance and coldly said, “Mr. Jin is here.”

A man in a traditional Tang suit walked in slowly.

The man was about forty years old, but because he looked after his health well, he looked like he was only in his early thirties.

His facial features were regular but his temperament was outstanding.

Jin Qi has been keeping a low profile in recent years, usually not attending public events so many people thought he had retired.

But the legend about Jin Qi has been circulating

The Jin family was a big local family that had been around for two hundred years. But then the family fell apart and disappeared for a long time.

It was only when Jin Qi appeared that he single-handedly restored the Jin clan to its former glory.

Mei Yu walked up to Jin Qi and greeted him respectfully. “Mr. Jin, let me introduce you. This is Clarence.”

Jin Qi looked at Clarence, sizing him up.

A lot of people had compared Jin Qi and Clarence as young men who had become famous. Moreover, they were both cold-blooded and business geniuses.

Currently, it was Jin Qi’s first time seeing Clarence.

He didn’t expect Clarence to be calmer than the rumors said. Even he couldn’t see through him.

The two shook hands. Clarence knew Jin Qi’s status, but he did not try to please him.

The three of them eventually found a private room to sit and chat in. Mei Yu poured wine for Jin Qi enthusiastically before handing the contract to him.

“Mr. Jin, don’t worry, leave this to us, we will do it cleanly,” said Mei Yu as he patted his chest.

The Jin family had been preparing to enter politics next year and Jin Qi’s uncle was planning to be the next Vice Governor.

Officials needed to have a clean record so some of the Jin family’s less-than-righteous business must be handed over to another entity.