I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week

Chapter 2273: Chapter 2274: Car Accident

“Don’t, don’t, don’t, Director Lin, 50 billion is already quite a lot,” Xu Jiaoyang awkwardly said, “To tell you the truth, we still need to figure out a way to scrape that money together.”

“No problem,” Lin Yi said with a smile, “Let’s do it this way, let Secretary Wu take the lead. Have the Yang City State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission set up a company, inject whatever funds are available into it for the big project, and then get involved in this venture. That way, there won’t be any issues.”

By doing this, Lin Yi was giving Wu Zhaoyou enough respect.

This would not only highlight his contribution, but also strengthen the relationship between both sides.

“That’s great, let’s do it this way,” Xu Jiaoyang said with a smile. He then called over the waiter and poured a glass of champagne for everyone.

“Director Lin, let’s toast.”

Lin Yi raised his glass with a smile, “Here’s to the success of our partnership.”

After everyone had a drink, they chatted briefly, and Lin Yi left with Qu Xuanhe.

At that moment, Fang Yu quietly followed, “Director Lin.”

Hearing someone speaking behind him, Lin Yi turned to look, “Who are you?”

He had some recollection of the woman in front of him.

She had been standing nearby the whole time they were talking, appearing to be someone’s daughter.

“Director Lin, my name is Fang Yu, and Fang Liangcai is my father.”

Seeing Fang Yu approaching Lin Yi, Xu Zhengchu and the others stood still where they were, waiting to see the outcome.

“Do you think Little Yu will be successful?” the girl with short hair asked.

“I think it shouldn’t be a problem. Little Yu is indeed very impressive—a Master’s in Philosophy from Cambridge, and knowledgeable in piano and classical music. Her family background is also incredible. She’s quite a match for Director Lin,” Xu Zhengchu said.

“Indeed, she’s way more accomplished than I am,” the girl with short hair said with a laugh, “When she wins Director Lin over, her status and position will be very different.”

“Certainly, I’m quite envious of her.”

Fang Liangcai, standing behind, also displayed a smile.

He felt that the money he had spent over the years on his daughter was worth it in this moment.

Once she snagged Director Lin, his status in Yang City would be unparalleled.

He imagined even Wu Zhaoyou would have to treat him with utmost respect and try to curry favor.

“What do you need?” Lin Yi asked.

“I’m also planning to start my own business recently, so there are a lot of questions I’d like to ask you,” Fang Yu said with a smile, winking at Lin Yi, “Could you give me a chance?”

“I’ve got a lot of things to attend to. If you have questions about that, you can ask CEO Fang.”

With that, Lin Yi and Qu Xuanhe turned and left, paying little attention to Fang Yu.

Seeing Lin Yi walk away without giving any sign of interest, Fang Yu stood there, not knowing what to do.

It was not the scenario she had imagined.

Cough, cough, cough…

Wu Zhaoyou coughed lightly, stepping forward to smooth things over, “I heard Director Lin say that after the banquet, he has to pick up his girlfriend, so he’s in a rush. You’ll have a chance to talk later.”

“Director Lin has a girlfriend?”

Wu Zhaoyou nodded, “Yes, someone who is my equal.”

On hearing this, everyone was shocked and taken aback.

They all knew what Wu Zhaoyou’s status entailed.

For Lin Yi’s girlfriend to be on par with him, she must be quite something.

Most importantly, to be his girlfriend, they must be of a similar age.

But to reach the level of being equal to Wu Zhaoyou around the age of 30, it couldn’t possibly be the result of personal effort alone.

In other words, one would need an extremely powerful background to reach such a level.

It was not something anyone in their circle could compare with.

Realizing this, an oppressive atmosphere spread amongst them,

Indeed, the barriers of their social circles were even firmer than they had imagined.

If they can’t even catch the chance when offered, it meant that even if they were allowed into the upper echelons, they did not have the capability to do so.

It was their own issue, not someone else’s.

“Let’s go too, no point hanging around here,” Wu Zhaoyou said with a smile and then escorted everyone downstairs since the dinner was not yet over.

Xu Zhengchu and Fang Yu followed behind, their expressions far from good.

They were well aware that, in China, some people’s circles were higher than they had imagined.

But they had always believed that integrating into that circle wouldn’t be too difficult, considering the strengths of their own families.

However, today, they’d finally realized that compared to others, they were far behind.

Fang Yu was a perfect example, willingly offering herself yet being disregarded…

…

Lin Yi and Qu Xuanhe came down from upstairs.

“Do you want to sit downstairs for a while? These people should be able to align with your family’s business.”

“Better to leave, if your identity gets exposed, I reckon all these people will swarm around, and it will be hard to leave, they could drive you mad.”

“Alright, then. I’ll share some suitable projects with you in the future, better than collaborating with outsiders.”

“Thank you, Brother Xie.”

“We’re family, no need to say thanks.”

Having come down from upstairs, the two returned to the orphanage.

There wasn’t much happening at home; Ji Qingyan and Ning Yue had been with the children.

Perhaps due to pregnancy, Ning Yue showed a maternal laziness when around the kids, becoming much gentler, and no longer as loud as before.

And under Ning Yue’s influence, Ji Qing seemed to become gentler too.

Of course, Ning Yue and Qu Xuanhe did not leave that night since Lin Yi and Ji Qingyan were heading back to Zhong Hai on the third, planning to send them off before returning.

The next morning, Lin Yi and Ji Qingyan were ready to leave.

But Wang Cuiping couldn’t bear to let them go, insisting they stay until noon. She even handmade dumplings for them, following the orphanage’s tradition.

Ring, ring, ring…

During lunch, Lin Yi’s phone rang; it was Gu Yiran calling.

“Hello…” Lin Yi spoke while eating.

“Are you still in Yang City? Brother Li had an accident,” Gu Yiran said in a rush, “A car crash, it’s serious; he’s being taken to Huashan Hospital now. Can you come over?”

“Huh?”

Hearing this news, Lin Yi stood up suddenly, his face turning pale.

“When did this happen? He was fine, how could he have been in a car crash?”

“Brother Li and Captain Ling of the Songjiang precinct were investigating Ma Dehong’s case. It happened on their way back to the precinct, a hit-and-run, and the authorities are handling it now.”

“How is Ling Han? Is it serious?”

“She’s okay, just some superficial wounds since she was in the passenger seat. Brother Li was driving, and he’s the one in the worst shape.”

“Okay, I’m heading back now.”

Lin Yi’s face was grim. To his mind, this incident might not be so simple!