Chapter 7640
Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers
"It's good that you've figured it out. Alright, the caregiver will be here tomorrow. You should focus on recovering during this time. Once you're healed, I'll return those antiques to you. I'm leaving now!"
Xiao Chen stood up, preparing to leave.
We've already wasted enough time here today.
Zhang Ziren's eyes suddenly reddened. Thinking of the grievances he had suffered in the past few days, and then of the help Xiao Chen had given him, this grown man couldn't help but wipe away his tears.
"Mr. Xiao, thank you so much. I don't know how to thank you enough. You can judge me by my performance in the future. My life is yours."
"Exaggeration!" Xiao Chen shook his head. "What would I do with your life? I'm only helping you because you're of some use to me. After you're discharged from the hospital, just help me find some old antiques and collectibles. Nothing else is necessary."
"must!"
Zhang Ziren nodded emphatically. "I'm not bragging, but over the years I've gotten to know quite a few old customers and can often get these old items. They may not be worth much money, but they might suit your needs."
Seeing the determination in Zhang Ziren's eyes, Xiao Chen could only smile wryly.
This guy, has he been watching too many martial arts movies?
However, he was still quite happy. At least he hadn't helped the wrong person. If he had helped an ungrateful guy, that would have been a really bad feeling.
"Alright, that's enough. Call me if you need anything!"
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Chen walked out of the ward, ready to go home. He'd been working like a firefighter every day.
Unexpectedly, my phone rang as soon as I stepped out of the hospital.
It wasn't an encrypted phone, but just another ordinary smartphone.
The caller ID showed that it was Qin Xianglan calling.
His relationship with this person was much closer than with Zhang Ziren.
"What's up?"
Xiao Chen answered the phone and asked casually.
"Mr. Xiao, there's something I might need your help with. I wonder if you're available right now?" Qin Xianglan said cautiously, afraid that Xiao Chen might feel offended.
"Tell me what happened!"
Xiao Chen didn't waste any words and asked directly.
Qin Xianglan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Xiao Chen did not refuse directly. She hurriedly explained, "It's like this, I recently took a fancy to an ancient jade. It is said to be a good thing that can prolong life, strengthen the body, and also harmonize feng shui, among other things."
“My family saw it and thought about buying it as a gift, but I asked several people and they were all unsure whether the item was genuine. I was afraid that if I gave it to the wrong person, I would offend an elder and that would be a loss.”
"You're an expert in this field, could you please take a look?"
Xiao Chen thought for a moment. He needed these antiques right now to improve his cultivation, so he asked again, "When?"
"Is it okay to come right now? Where are you? I'll come pick you up."
Qin Xianglan hurriedly said, "I'm at the entrance of the Provincial People's Hospital, come over here!" Xiao Chen didn't plan to go home either, and went directly to help Qin Xianglan.
"I'll set off right now, and I'll be at your villa in about twenty minutes!" Qin Xianglan's voice was filled with undisguised joy and respect. After hanging up the phone, she immediately sped up and headed towards Xiao Chen's location.
Before long, a red Porsche 911 came to a steady stop in front of the hospital where Xiao Chen was. Its body lines were smooth and its color was bright, making it particularly eye-catching.
When Xiao Chen walked over, Qin Xianglan was sitting in the driver's seat making a phone call. Her voice was very low, and her brows were slightly furrowed. She seemed to be confirming some details with the person on the other end of the phone, and her expression was extremely serious.
Hearing footsteps, she looked up abruptly and saw Xiao Chen come out. She immediately hung up the phone, quickly got out of the car, and respectfully opened the back door for him with a humble demeanor.
"Mr. Xiao, please get in the car."
Xiao Chen nodded slightly, bent down and got into the car. He leaned back in the back seat, closed his eyes, and conserved his energy. He exuded a cool and aloof aura, radiating an imposing presence.
Qin Xianglan walked back to the driver's seat and carefully started the car, afraid of disturbing Xiao Chen.
The car slowly drove out of the road leading to the Provincial People's Hospital, merged into the traffic on the main road, and proceeded smoothly all the way.
Qin Xianglan focused on driving while glancing at Xiao Chen in the rearview mirror every now and then. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something but hesitated to speak.
Although Xiao Chen had his eyes closed, he had already noticed her unusual behavior and said in a calm tone, "Say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."
Qin Xianglan was taken aback for a moment, then breathed a sigh of relief. After hesitating for a moment, she finally mustered up the courage to speak, her tone filled with curiosity and awe: "Mr. Xiao, have you heard of Dansheng Group?"
Xiao Chen didn't open his eyes, remaining leaning back in his seat, his tone flat and indifferent: "I've heard of it."
Seeing that he was willing to talk, Qin Xianglan continued, her tone tinged with emotion: "This group is currently enjoying great success in the provincial capital. They just got a new chairman, and it is said that this new chairman is incredibly powerful and has a very mysterious background."
In just three months, he forcefully acquired four listed companies in the provincial capital. His methods were ruthless and decisive. Now, the entire business community in the provincial capital is speculating about who this person is and what powerful backers he has.
"Did you guess it?" Xiao Chen kept his eyes closed, his tone completely flat, as if he didn't care about the topic at all.
"No." Qin Xianglan shook her head gently, her tone tinged with helplessness.
"This person is too mysterious. All the public information is that he is a nominee shareholder. He has no related industries under his name. The real controller has never shown his face, and not even a single photo of him has been released."
My father tried every possible way to get in touch with this new chairman, but he couldn't even get close enough to ask for a favor, let alone find someone to pass on a message.
She paused, her eyes filled with awe and emotion: "I used to think that our Qin family was a prominent family in the provincial capital, and that we were already quite powerful."
But now I realize that the provincial capital is full of hidden talents. The real powerhouses don't play at our level. They can turn the world upside down with a flick of their wrist; we don't even have the right to look up to them.
Xiao Chen remained silent, his eyes closed, his expression calm, as if Qin Xianglan's words had nothing to do with him.
Only he knew that the mysterious new chairman of Dansheng Group that Qin Xianglan mentioned was none other than himself.
The reason he kept a low profile and didn't want to reveal his identity was simply to avoid causing too much unnecessary trouble.
Qin Xianglan glanced at him in the rearview mirror and saw that his expression was normal and he showed no interest whatsoever. She assumed that he was not interested in the topic, so she wisely shut her mouth and focused on driving. The car returned to silence, with only the smooth sound of the car driving.
The car continued forward, heading towards the outskirts of the city, gradually moving away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and the surrounding environment became increasingly tranquil. (End of Chapter)