Rebirth of the Peak Young Master

Chapter 1521: Chapter 1521: Confident Aura

Jiang Guangrong said with a smile, "Isn’t it that you’ve been attracted by my charm?"

Tian Jue glared at Jiang Guangrong. "Let me tell you something!"

Jiang Guangrong stopped smiling and looked calmly at Tian Jue. "I understand."

"No! This is something you don’t understand!" Tian Jue decisively shook her head. "In your heart, there’s only your rich young lady. Even though she’s been gone for months, you still only care about her. You’re not interested in understanding what other people think. So how could you possibly know what’s on my mind?"

Jiang Guangrong fell silent.

Tian Jue continued calmly, "Actually, when I first came to Yanghe, it was because I liked you, almost to the point of being fond of you, even loving you. But when I arrived in Yanghe City, I realized Zheng Xueyun was the one who would forever live in your heart. I discovered that cruel truth that day—when Zheng Xueyun was at your place and actually had the intention of killing you. Even then you were desperately trying to stop me from saying anything. From that day on, I knew Zheng Xueyun was the only one in your heart, forever."

Jiang Guangrong lowered his head without saying a word; everyone’s mood sank.

Tian Jue went on, "When Zheng Xueyun left, I thought I still had a chance, but then there were Qin Yanran and Miyamoto Keiko around you. Plus there was Sunx Han before. In looks and intelligence, I can’t compare to Qin Yanran; in skills and capability, I can’t compare to Miyamoto Keiko; in character and finances, I can’t compare to Sunx Han. So in the end, I gave up on you."

Jiang Guangrong nodded. "You made a wise choice. I’m just a dying man; I don’t even know which day I’ll die in a hail of bullets. So I wish you and Junkai all the best."

Tian Jue finally smiled. "Thanks for your blessing."

Jiang Guangrong nodded lightly.

Tian Julo looked at Jiang Guangrong and said in a low voice, "Once a person dies, they can’t come back to life. The living should eventually have their own lives. Zheng Xueyun is gone; you should let her go. Sunx Han’s feelings for you shouldn’t be unfamiliar to you. As for Qin Yanran, I’m a woman; I understand how she thinks. That little girl definitely has feelings for you too. It’s precisely because a circle of women has formed that now is the time for you to choose—Sunx Han, or Qin Yanran, or Miyamoto Keiko. The earlier you make your choice, the better the outcome will be for everyone else."

"I understand." Jiang Guangrong nodded heavily. "Thank you, sis."

After listening to Tian Jue, Jiang Guangrong couldn’t help conjuring up Qin Yanran’s image in his mind. He was a little startled. Was he actually interested in Qin Yanran? Jiang Guangrong suddenly remembered the advice Li Mubai and Zhang Xianhai had given him. He had always felt this smart girl Qin Yanran was too mysterious. It seemed he didn’t know enough about her. Maybe Li Mubai and Zhang Xianhai knew something, or...

Jiang Guangrong’s head suddenly became a mess; his mind was in turmoil.

Tian Jue asked curiously, "Who are you thinking about?"

Jiang Guangrong glared at Tian Jue. "Sis, what’s with you getting more and more gossipy? Don’t be so interested in my business. You should mind your own. If you’re that free, you’d better think more about when you and Junkai are going to get married and have your own kids!"

"Tsk!" Tian Jue looked at Jiang Guangrong with disdain. "He’s just chasing me. Marrying me won’t be that easy."

Jiang Guangrong was stunned. He couldn’t help silently mourning for Zhao Junkai for three seconds. Tian Jue was no herbivore. If Zhao Junkai wanted to get his beauty in his arms, he’d be shedding a layer of skin.

...

Early the next morning, Sunx Han rushed to Jiang Guangrong’s place and invited him to go to Xiazhou National Bank to pick up Ji Ru.

They hurriedly grabbed a bite to eat, then set off with Tian Jue in tow.

Xia Country Bank was very close to where Jiang Guangrong lived. It was about a ten‑minute drive.

After getting out of the car, Jiang Guangrong couldn’t help looking up at the tall building before them. This was the headquarters of Yanghe City’s Xia Family Demin Bank. Above the doors on the first floor hung the very imposing logo of Xia Family Demin Bank. On the left and right sides of the entrance, "Xia Family Demin Bank" was written respectively in Xia language and in Geely language.

Once the three entered the lobby, the customer service staff clearly recognized Sunx Han and greeted her warmly. "Good morning, Miss Sunx. Is there anything we can help you with?"

Sunx Han smiled and said, "Mr. Ji, I’d like to see your principal."

"This..." A confused expression flashed across the customer service staff’s face.

"What’s wrong?"

The customer service worker gave a bitter smile. "Miss Sunx, you may not know. Last night, Mr. Ji worked overtime until five in the morning sorting through information to get familiar with everything here as quickly as possible. It’s only eight o’clock now. I’d guess Mr. Ji just fell asleep..."

Jiang Guangrong couldn’t help forming an even deeper impression of Ji Ruxiao. It seemed the rumors about Ji Ruxiao’s outstanding ability were not wrong. For someone who worked this hard, their professional competence must also be very strong.

"So..." Sunx Han’s face was also a bit stunned. "Alright then, we’ll just wait here for Mr. Ji..."

"No need!" A clear female voice suddenly rang out in the lobby, and then a woman in professional attire walked out from inside. It was the newly appointed Leader of Ren Yang and Xia Family Demin Bank, Ji Ruxiao.

"Mr. Ji!" The customer service worker quickly bowed to Ji Ruxiao.

Ji Ruxiao nodded slightly, greeted Sunx Han, and walked straight toward Jiang Guangrong. Smiling, she extended her right hand to him. "I didn’t expect us to meet again this soon. That’s wonderful."

A look of shock appeared on the customer service worker’s face. In her eyes, Jiang Guangrong and Tian Jue were just Sunx Han’s entourage. Seeing Ji Ruxiao’s reaction now, she finally put it together: the Jiang Guangrong standing behind Sunx Han was the hidden big shot.

Jiang Guangrong looked at Ji Ruxiao. Today, Ji Ruxiao radiated an aura of intelligence and confidence from head to toe. Yet the light makeup on her face couldn’t conceal the dark circles under her eyes. Jiang Guangrong smiled, extended his right hand, and gently clasped hers. "Sister Ruxiao—oh no, I should be calling you Mr. Ji now. I didn’t expect us to meet again so soon!"

Just like back in the capital city, Jiang Guangrong and Ji Ruxiao only gave each other a light handshake and withdrew their hands quickly. Ji Ruxiao looked at him with a smile, but her eyes were complicated. "Calling me that is too much. I’m the one who’s honored to see you. As it happens, last time in Beijing I only got out of trouble thanks to your help. I was worried I wouldn’t get the chance to express my gratitude. I didn’t expect the opportunity to come this fast. My God, will you give me a chance to show my appreciation and let me treat you to a meal?"

"Haha, of course. I’ll gladly accept the dinner invitation." Jiang Guangrong laughed heartily. Ji Ruxiao’s enthusiasm exceeded his expectations.

Ji Ruxiao turned back to look at Sunx Han and extended her right hand. "This must be Miss Sunx Han, Mr. Sunx Nuo’s daughter, right? Nice to meet you."

Sunx Han also smiled and took Ji Ruxiao’s hand. "Principal Ji, hello. Actually, ’Principal Ji’ isn’t quite right..."

After just this brief greeting with Ji Ruxiao, Sunx Han had already picked up on something unusual from how warm she was toward Jiang Guangrong. At the same time, Sunx Han formed an initial impression of Ji Ruxiao. This always-smiling Ji Ruxiao was not nearly as simple as she looked.

Sunx Han stopped being polite and directly said, "To be honest, I’m here to talk cooperation with you, Mr. Ji. The former president, Mr. Hu, promised to give us some financial support, but he was transferred before many of the plans were implemented. I don’t know you, Principal Ji..."

Ji Ruxiao thought for a moment, then patted Sunx Han lightly on the back. "Since you’re Guangrong’s friend, you’re my friend as well. Don’t treat me like an outsider. I’m probably a few years older than you, so I’ll call you Xiao Han. You can call me Ruxiao, beauty—what an honor, right?"