Let you be a great man, not a scumbag

Chapter 1839 This is fate~

Xu Jiayin's fingers clenched tightly.

The knuckles turned a horrifying bluish-white.

Her fingernails were almost digging into the flesh of her palms, and even her breathing carried a hint of fierce, teeth-gritting malice.

It felt like there was a fire burning in his chest, making his internal organs ache.

If it weren't for Jiang Cheng's behind-the-scenes manipulation, Daheng wouldn't have ended up in such a desperate situation.

He has been in the business world for decades and has seen all kinds of ups and downs.

But this time, Jiang Cheng forced him into a situation where he had almost no way out.

Although the powerful figure behind him hasn't completely given up on him.

However, it is also in a phase of not intervening.

This means he has to figure out his own way; if he can get through it, then he can.

If you can't survive, then fend for yourself.

Thinking of his past glory, he clenched his back teeth tightly, his cheeks taut in a stiff arc.

Within the air of dejection surrounding him, a monstrous aura of ferocity suddenly surged forth.

However, since he was out in the public eye, he could only maintain a facade of respectability without making a sound.

Inside the private room, Lei Jun immediately began to make plans in his mind.

He had met Xu Jiayin a few times and knew the weight of this big shot, but he was currently talking to Jiang Cheng about business.

After hesitating for a moment, he decided to play dumb and throw the conversation to Jiang Cheng to test the other party's attitude.

He feigned just the right amount of surprise and turned to Jiang Cheng, saying, "I didn't expect President Xu to be having dinner here today. I remember you know President Xu?"

Jiang Cheng naturally saw Xu Jiayin as well, but his expression remained unchanged, and his fingertips were even slowly stroking the rim of the teacup.

On the contrary, Wang Yuyan's fingers tightened almost imperceptibly, her hand resting on the edge of the table curled slightly, and a trace of worry rose on her face.

The scene of Xu Zhi being brought to my door last night is still vivid in my mind.

Having run into Xu Jiayin at this moment, it's hard not to worry that the situation might escalate again.

Her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Jiang Cheng, a hint of barely perceptible tension in her eyes.

Seeing Wang Yuyan looking at him, Jiang Cheng raised his eyes, a faint, reassuring smile appearing in them.

Without making a sound, he reached out and gently patted the back of her hand. The force was very light, but enough to reassure her and silently reassure her.

"We're not really acquainted, we've just had dinner together. I didn't expect Mr. Lei to be so well-informed..."

Upon hearing this, Lei Jun immediately went down the steps, his face beaming with joy.

"Haha, what's so special about it! I just saw it on my WeChat Moments the other day, I can't even remember who posted it—"

After he finished speaking, he deliberately dragged out his words and lightly tapped his forehead twice, pretending to be trying hard to remember.

"I remember there were many familiar faces in the photo, and there was a handsome guy with great energy sitting in the middle. I remembered him at a glance. Now that I see him, it's definitely you, President Jiang!"

This statement both flattered Jiang Cheng and obscured the details.

Jiang Cheng smiled, not taking his words seriously at all.

He didn't accept Lei Jun's praise, nor did he offer much explanation. He simply glanced towards the door and greeted him calmly, "President Xu~"

Xu Jiayin was about to leave when he heard the noise and looked through the crack in the door.

Upon seeing this, the expression on his face instantly froze.

The murderous aura emanating from him felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.

I never expected to run into Jiang Cheng here.

Moreover, Jiang Chengjue took the initiative to greet him.

The kid's eyes were even full of mockery when he looked at him.

Instantly, Xu Jiayin felt a wave of humiliation wash over him.

At this moment, he wished he could rush forward and kill Jiang Cheng on the spot.

But even if he hated him, he knew he could only endure it at this moment.

Daheng is not yet at its wit's end.

His goal has not been achieved yet.

Xu Zhi and the others still need him to hold them up.

This is not the time to tear off the mask of civility.

Having navigated the ups and downs of the business world for decades, he has long since honed his ability to control himself with ease.

What good is hatred?

In his dictionary, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

Jiang Cheng might be the straw that pulls him up.

The next second, his clenched fingers slowly loosened at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The tension in my jaw gradually eased.

The hatred surging in his eyes was forcibly suppressed by him, so quickly it caught everyone off guard.

A faint, perfectly timed look of surprise crossed his face.

"Oh, Mr. Jiang!"

Xu Jiayin raised his voice slightly, forcefully transforming his gnashing hatred into a perfectly timed surprise.

He walked at a steady pace.

He even casually raised his hand to straighten the wrinkles on his suit collar.

He looked like he was meeting an important guest.

Before they had even fully entered the room, their eyes had already swept over the people inside.

When his gaze swept over Lei Jun, who had stood up to greet him, he nodded slightly, a familiar smile typical of a seasoned businessman on his face.

His gaze lingered more on Wang Yuyan.

That glance held a hint of barely perceptible inquiry, but it was fleeting, too quick to be grasped.

Finally, his gaze settled steadily on Jiang Cheng, who was sitting still, and his smile deepened.

"President Lei is here too!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Jun felt a weight lifted from his shoulders and immediately jumped up from his seat, his smile warm yet measured.

He took two steps forward to greet him: "Oh, Mr. Xu! What brings you here? Are you here for dinner too?"

He deliberately raised his voice while speaking.

He acted as if he hadn't seen what happened in the corridor.

Xu Jiayin didn't know if they had seen what happened to him in the corridor.

But since Lei Jun had already said that, he went along with it, saying, "Yes, I invited a client over for dinner, and we just saw them off. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that our private rooms are right across from each other!"

Lei Jun smiled and said, "That's fate~"

"That's right, it's quite a coincidence. Every time I come to Kyoto, I always run into President Jiang. I used to find it strange, but now, your words remind me, it's fate..."

Upon hearing Xu Jiayin's deliberately flattering words, Lei Jun's mind instantly conjured up the photo he had just mentioned of Jiang Cheng sitting in the center of his WeChat Moments.

It seems that, just as I thought, those guys really were fawning over Jiang Cheng that night.

Especially now, she and her female companion had already stood up and were exchanging pleasantries with Xu Jiayin, while Jiang Cheng and Wang Yuyan remained seated.

This completely gives the impression that Xu Jiayin is not taken seriously.

What surprised him even more was Xu Jiayin.

Surprisingly, he wasn't angry at all, and the smiling expression on his face didn't change.

He proactively extended his hand, his posture humble yet not subservient: "President Jiang, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Jiang Cheng remained seated.

Her fingertips casually rested on the back of Xu Jiayin's hand.

He gently squeezed and released, a faint smile curving his lips, his tone completely calm.

"Mr. Xu, it's been a long time. If you're talking about fate, then you're right. By the way, I happened to run into Mr. Xu near my courtyard house yesterday, and I even had someone invite him in for tea..."

When Jiang Cheng brought up the matter, a flash of hostility crossed Xu Jiayin's eyes.

However, it was fleeting.

That kid did it on purpose! He brought it up in public because he thinks he can't do anything about him, right?

Arrogant, fucking arrogant.

When he gets the chance, the first person he'll kill is him!

This hint of hostility vanished in an instant. He immediately forced himself to put on a hearty laugh and pulled out a chair next to him to sit down.