Chapter 141 - Chen Family’s Future (1/2)

Chapter 141: Chen Family’s Future

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

“Former Chairman, I envy you. You have such a loving family, so many friends and outstanding off-spring such as Zenxin and Chen An. My life can’t compare. ”

Qin Hua stood in the middle of the courtyard while surrounded by guests and hosts alike. He moved his wine cup in the air as he said vehemently.

“You think too highly of me. My son Zhexin requires much of your guidance; his future is in your hands.”

Chen Huaian said. Despite his words, a proud smile broke over his face.

Despite the calm facade that Great Uncle and his son tried to put on, Great Auntie was already on the brink of jumping up and down and shouting out in excitement.

Having received approval from Qin Hua, no one would dare to think lightly of her husband and son. Just look at people’s expressions around her! Second Auntie’s eyes were filled to the brim with envy which further boosted Great Auntie’s self-esteem.

After Qin Hua’s arrival, Elderly Man Wei and Chen Fan were quickly forgotten by everyone.

They sat with other tyc.o.o.ns from Jiang Bei as anger started to brew inside of their minds.

Wei Ziqin was the first to complain: “Qin Hua is such a d.i.c.k! Grandpa is older than him, yet he didn’t dial down his pompous att.i.tude a tad bit.”

“Such is the way of a successful and ambitious young man.” Elderly Man Wei said.

Qin Hua had achieved high attainment at the young age of fifty. He had more potential than even Elderly Man Wei’s son, Wei Changsong. A retired former official such as Elderly Man Wei couldn’t compare. Therefore, it was understandable that everyone chose to woo Qin Hua instead of him.

“Mr. Chen, Mrs. Chen. Please be rest a.s.sured that your son will be as successful as Qin Hua if not more so.”

Seeing the nervous look on Chen Gexin and his wife’s faces, Elderly Man Wei decided to offer some solace.

Chen Gexin and his wife managed a smile as they thanked Elderly Man Wei’s comforting words.

Chen Ning didn’t leave with the crowd to speak to Qin Hua; instead, she remained at the table. Hearing Elderly Man Wei’s rea.s.surance to Chen Fan’s parents, she gave Chen Fan a cold glare. She believed the old man’s words about how resourceful his son Chen Fan was, after all, he was able to attract half of the tyc.o.o.ns in Jiang Bei and even Elderly Man Wei.

However, she would not believe that Chen Fan could surpa.s.s Qin Hua in the future.

“He? Surpa.s.s Qin Hua?”

Second Auntie snorted.

Chen Fan sat quietly in his chair and looked at the development airily. It was as if he didn’t think Qin Hua was so much of a big deal from the outset.

An Ya looked deeply at Chen Fan. She had always believed in her brother, despite how irrational her belief might sound.

Suddenly, a wave of surprised gasps and exclamations drifted into the courtyard.

The noise was getting louder by the second and eventually drowned out all the other noise. Suddenly, the noise disappeared altogether, as a silence fell over the entire courtyard.

“What is going on?”

When Qin Hua noticed the rise and fall of the noise, he was in the middle of boasting about his plan for the future of the city. Having been disturbed by the strange noise, he furrowed his brows in displeasure.

“Boss, I will go check it out.”

Secretary Zhang had noticed the annoyance on his boss’s face. So he volunteered to investigate. Seeing his secretary was on his way toward the gate, Qin Hua continued.

“It’s probably nothing. Where was I, Ah- I was talking about building rehab center at the Chen family village—”

His speech was once again cut short by the sight of Secretary Zhang.

“What’s is it now?”

Qin Hua asked.

Secretary Zhang’s face was as pale as a piece of paper. The message he carried seemed to be so heavy that it almost slowed down his pace. Nonetheless, he managed to plaster on a smile.

“Boss… Li Muchen is here.”

He spoke under his breath.

“Who is Li Muchen? Haven’t you seen that I am—”

Qin Hua waved a hand of dismissal annoyingly.

However, even as he turned his head toward his audiences, words evaporated from his mouth as realization dawned upon him.

Everyone looked toward the entrance of the courtyard and they saw a white-haired old man striding across the threshold and was on his way into the courtyard. The old man’s eyebrows were locked in a permanent frown and his back was as straight as a bamboo. His stride carried a great measure of confidence and power.

Everyone’s eyes were fixed on his face, trying to discern his ident.i.ty.

As a matter of fact, many had already recognized him.

“Li Muchen!”

“Li Muchen! What brings you here?”

Qin Hua tried to put on a smile, but it looked worse than crying. He wished he could slap himself in the face there and then for being so conceited. Compared to Li Muchen, his political clout was peanuts.

“Hi.”

Li Muchen nodded slightly and letting his vision skip over Qin Hua. That’s all that Qin Hua was worth to him, a slight nod.

Qin Hua’s face crumpled as embarra.s.sment gleamed in his eyes. However powerful Li Muchen was, he shouldn’t have given him the cold shoulder. However, what he saw next made him quickly forget about his discomfort and filled his heart with disbelief.

He saw a middle age man trail behind Li Muchen as the latter walked past him.

Under everyone’s fearful watch, more people filed into the courtyard. Each and every one of them looked like a force to be reckoned with.

Qin Hua knew only one of them, who he met a few times during meetings. Qin Hua remembered the man being a haughty big wig, however, there and then, he was among the people who stood in the back row obediently.