Wang Jingchuan observed her expression, naturally understanding her thoughts, and unconsciously grasped her mind tightly. This is why those who play mind games in academia can never outsmart workplace veterans like Wang Jingchuan. Of course, Bo Xichen is an exception, having been raised in an environment where he had to tread carefully, and he’s exceedingly intelligent.

As Wang Jingchuan thought this, Jiang Chaoge slowly spoke: "If I were to open my mouth, it would only take a word, but I don’t think it’s quite right."

Instantly, Wang Jingchuan felt she was truly presumptuous. Just a word?

This so-called one-word business was indeed nothing much, just a matter of Little Gu’s word. Little Gu’s confidence was unmatched, asking for projects without caring a bit about Mr. Wang’s thoughts, as long as she was pleased.

Thinking this, Wang Jingchuan admired her even more and said to Jiang Chaoge, "Dr. Jiang will eventually have to be with Mr. Wang together often; if you can’t discuss issues in such an intimate relationship, what relationship can?"

These words struck right at the heart of Jiang Chaoge.

After pondering, she found Wang Jingchuan’s words to be correct, so after saying goodbye to Wang Jingchuan, she made another call to Jingyao. However, someone as shrewd as Jingyao could easily see through her intentions.

Right then, he gently laughed and said a few things to throw her off completely, giving no chance to Jiang Chaoge. Jiang Chaoge’s biggest weakness was her high pride; when King Jingyao gave her a little runaround, she couldn’t say anything.

After hanging up, she was naturally disappointed, while on the other side, Jingyao sneered: "This Wang Jingchuan, even after leaving, causes me trouble. It’s most likely he sent her to me."

In the office, there was also Min Xin, who smiled: "Why not be more considerate, Mr. Wang?"

Jingyao squinted at him: "Is this a matter of being considerate? Such a big project swallowed by Jiang Bin, plus that project, his arrogance is overbearing."

Min Xin’s gaze became profound: "Balance of power, that’s what you’re best at." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Enough, Min Xin, stop putting a cap on me. Talking about balance, who’s better than you? So many years with multiple wives and concubines getting along peacefully, thankfully heaven opens its eyes, and in middle age, your old house catches fire." Old Wang’s brother also has a sharp tongue.

Min Xin was quite angry but couldn’t do anything, unable to outtalk him.

Enduring, he continued their previous topic: "By the way, I’ve checked the information on the people sent by logistics, and there’s no chance of failure."

"Is that so?" Jingyao lightly smiled, as if indifferent.

Min Xin said: "It looks like you intend to neglect the person. That person is quite capable and has extensive experience in the office."

Jingyao squinted at him: "Being capable and experienced doesn’t mean he’s loyal."

At this time, Min Xin said: "He is someone cultivated by Jingchuan. If you don’t trust others, don’t you trust Jingchuan?"

Having just said this, Jingyao stared at him.

Min Xin gave a bitter smile: "I understand your temper. Right now, you’re indeed very angry, but no matter what, you will take care of Jingchuan’s face and won’t cut off his future."

After this statement, Jingyao coldly laughed: "Then you understand the stakes involved."

Min Xin nodded: "I know you have a two-handed plan. You must be cautious with the Jiang Family as well, unwilling to become too close with Jiang Bin. Jiang Bin is utterly shameless; I saw the child sent over this morning. The person is nice, just unfortunate to be born into the Jiang Family."

Jingyao didn’t care about this, for he had already placed Jiang Qi back to her original position. As for the Jiang Family, he wielded both rewards and threats, offering some perks but ensuring their ambitions didn’t soar.

So, Old Wang brother smiled: "Right now, the situation in Beicheng doesn’t allow me much thought."

Following this, Min Xin went on to jab at his sore spot: "If you had controlled your temper back then, didn’t kick like that, and didn’t drive away Zhou Yunchen, would it have come to this? You even let Jingchuan out; how will you fare in the next couple of years? Without your wife and no reliable person by your side?"

Jingyao: "Angry, so very angry."

While they were talking, elsewhere, Jiang Chaoge also reported the progress to Jiang Bin.

In Jiang Bin’s study, full of an antique charm, replete with superior antiques, this was obviously mimicking Bo Nianyao, though Bo Nianyao was refined and elegant, while Jiang Bin’s place just appeared like a nouveau riche, losing its essence.

When Jiang Chaoge arrived, Jiang Bin kindly invited her to sit next to him and had someone bring tea.

After settling down, he asked her, "How did it go?"

Jiang Chaoge hesitated for a moment and then said: "The person stayed, but he’s young, and Mr. Wang might find it hard to get used to. They’ve already found an older person around, but this is also a good thing for him. With training, he can be useful to Jiang Qi."

Jiang Bin acknowledged this, well aware that Jingyao not only guarded against the Bo Family, but also held grudges against their Jiang Family. Where would he be willing to easily employ someone sent by the Jiang Family?

What he was more concerned about was the project. Knowing it was a golden opportunity worth hundreds of billions wasn’t a joke, especially since the Huaer Laboratory had many places requiring funds. He had to plan carefully.

When Jiang Bin asked this way, Jiang Chaoge lacked confidence, forcing a smile: "I have already arranged this, with Wang Jingchuan."

"Wang Jingchuan, huh." Jiang Bin was unimpressed: "Wang Jingchuan can barely protect himself. Instead of finding him, you might as well directly approach Jingyao."

He then continued in a sincere manner: "Chaoge, I have to say, with such a project in our hands, do we still need to worry about Mr. Wang not complying?"

Jiang Chaoge’s face turned a bit unpleasant; Jiang Bin immediately realized this was no longer the little orphan girl and was someone of capability now. So, he gave an awkward smile: "What I meant was, when it’s time to be assertive, you must be firm. Otherwise, allowing others to press you down is not good, don’t you think?"

Jiang Chaoge felt a heaviness inside, realizing Jiang Bin was determined to get this project, adding pressure to her invisibly. However, she couldn’t afford to have a falling out with Jiang Bin now. Without the Jiang Family’s financial support, she was nothing.

Thus, she offered a faint smile: ’Of course, I’ll do my utmost to secure it.’

Jiang Bin glanced at her, then smiled: "Don’t be so rigid, for example, you can get closer with Mr. Wang, and then everything becomes easier to discuss. As a woman, there are still things you should hold in your hands for some security."

He got up, slowly walked over and gently patted Jiang Chaoge’s shoulder: "Chaoge, I understand you might have a good impression of Mr. Wang now, but do not forget your surname is Jiang. Jingyao would never sacrifice his thirty years of hard work for a woman. For a man like him, a bed partner might not always be heartfelt. But to win together, there has to be a balance of power. Otherwise, you will be completely overwhelmed by him."

Jiang Chaoge became somewhat lost.

Jiang Bin then spoke softly again: "But uncle believes you can handle this well, you’re not any worse than Little Gu.’

This sentence hit Jiang Chaoge’s soft spot in her heart.

What she hated most was others saying she was inferior to Little Gu. So, even if this project was thankless, she had to obtain it.

After leaving Jiang Bin’s study, she drove to buy some fruits and went to see Chen Ming.

Chen Ming’s mother was there. Although her attitude wasn’t overtly hostile, it was unsettling. Fortunately, Jiang Chaoge now had the awareness of a person in a superior position, not taking this to heart.

Chen Ming couldn’t bear it, smiled at his mother: "Mom, go buy me something to eat, those handmade noodles are quite good."’

Chen’s mother immediately understood her son found her annoying, lightly snorted, "You find me bothersome; I’ll stop talking then. Anyway, your lifelong affair is yours to handle, I don’t want to worry, it’s thankless and being a person neither in nor out."

"No such thing." Chen Ming half-coaxed his mother.

There was nothing more Chen’s mother could say, tactfully leaving. Initially, she was quite fond of that Miss Song, but seemingly nothing happened between her and Chen Ming, so she let it go, thinking it better to find a simple girl for him to settle down with.

Chen Ming smiled, watching her leave.

Once it was quiet, Jiang Chaoge softly asked: "Chen Ming, how is it going?"

Chen Ming nonchalantly smiled: "It’s nothing, my body will recover in a couple of days, and besides, it’s the left hand that’s injured, no effect on holding a gun."

Jiang Chaoge also smiled: "That’s good."

After hesitating, she asked again: ’Are you still in contact with Song Jia? Didn’t she look down on you?’

Chen Ming was a bit flustered, then smiled: "Yes, she looked down on me, but as a gentleman, sending a girl home late at night is just good manners, something you should do when you know each other, right?"

Jiang Chaoge nodded, agreeing: "That’s true."

She changed the topic: "I heard the producer of her new film is pursuing her, whether it’s true or not I don’t know. But the entertainment circle is messy indeed. I’m not saying she’s not good, but you’re quite naïve, I’m afraid you’ll get hurt."

Chen Ming was first taken aback, then laughed: "You worry too much, I’m a rough guy, how could I get hurt, deceived for money or love? Talk about money, compared to her, I’m a pauper; as for seduction, what can a guy like me do to her? Anyway, I’d be getting the better of it."