After leaving the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jiang Che drove straight back to Ivy Villa.
"Tiansha, I have something for you to do."
As soon as he arrived, Jiang Che summoned Tian Sha to his presence.
"Young master, please give your orders. Tiansha will carry them out, even at the cost of my life!" Tian Sha knelt on one knee, his face filled with respect and excitement. Having had nothing to do for the past two days, he had been idly watching the villa gates and was growing restless.
"The names on this list correspond to recent events. Investigate every person on it and find leverage against them." Jiang Che handed over a document.
This list contained the shareholders and executives of the Lin Group. Greedy, corrupt, and indulgent in vices—each of them had skeletons in their closet. With the right leverage, Jiang Che could easily hand over their weaknesses to Liu Qiyue, who would then consolidate her power over the Lin family and force these individuals to step down.
"Understood, young master." Tian Sha briefly scanned the list before respectfully departing.
With Tiansha on the job, the task should be completed by tomorrow. Feeling relaxed, Jiang Che lounged on the sofa, flipping through TV channels.
Suddenly, his phone rang. It was Bai Huamei.
He answered without hesitation. "Hey."
"Stinky brother\~" Bai Huamei's sultry voice came through the line. "Missed your sister?"
Jiang Che exhaled deeply. "What do you need?"
"Can't I call you just because I miss you?" she replied with a playful pout in her tone. "There's a party tonight, and I want you to come with me."
"What kind of party?" Jiang Che asked, intrigued. Bai Huamei wasn't typically involved in the business world.
"It's complicated to explain over the phone. Come to my bar, and I'll fill you in."
Bai Huamei's tone turned serious. She understood Jiang Che's strength and felt safer having him accompany her. Tonight's event was likely more than just a social gathering.
"Alright, I'll meet you there," Jiang Che agreed and hung up.
He grabbed his keys and drove his Bugatti to Bai Huamei's bar.
Upon arrival, he walked directly to the private box on the third floor. The staff, familiar with him, didn't stop him.
As expected, Bai Huamei was drinking again. Dressed in a light blue cheongsam, she lounged lazily on the sofa, her black silk-clad legs casually swaying as she sipped wine.
"Smelly brother, you're here." She turned over and sat up, gazing at him with enchanting eyes, even licking her lips suggestively.
Jiang Che sighed. "Didn't you say there was business tonight? Why are you drinking?"
"Drinking doesn't stop me from handling business," she responded with a teasing smile, taking another sip.
"Alright, tell me about this party," Jiang Che said, getting straight to the point. He knew she wouldn't have called him unless it was something serious.
Bai Huamei's expression turned solemn. "It involves some old grudges. The guest of honor tonight is Wang Shaoyang, the eldest son of the Wang family from Tianhai City. Officially, he's here to explore business opportunities in Jiangbei, but in reality, he's come to settle a score."
"A score? With you?" Jiang Che frowned.
"Not with me—my father." She explained how her father had blocked the Wang family's initial attempts to enter Jiangbei's market years ago, leaving them holding a grudge. "And now they're back, aiming for the Chengdong Development Zone."
Jiang Che smirked. "So they want a piece of the action?"
"They haven't said it outright, but that's clearly the plan." Bai Huamei sighed. She found it absurd that the Wang family, not even a major power in Tianhai City, had the audacity to make such a move.
Jiang Che's interest piqued. "I'd like to meet this Wang Shaoyang."
His instincts told him that Wang Shaoyang wasn't just any businessman—he was likely another protagonist.
"Smelly brother, you'll protect your sister, right?" Bai Huamei suddenly moved closer, sitting beside him on the sofa.
"Of course, but I never work for free," Jiang Che said with a smirk.
She chuckled. "And what do you want as payment?"
"We'll discuss that later. What time is the party?"
"Six o'clock at Changteng Garden."
Jiang Che checked his watch. "Can you even go in this state?"
Bai Huamei huffed. "Your sister's tolerance is legendary!"
He shook his head. "Alright, sober up. We need to leave soon."
Jiang Che got up from the sofa, turned around and walked into the toilet in the private room.
Looking at Jiang Che's back, Bai Huamei smiled coquettishly, and went directly back to the small room in the box.
After freshening up, Bai Huamei changed into a sleek black evening dress. By 5:30, the two of them headed downstairs, arm in arm, and drove off to Changteng Garden.
"I didn't expect young Master Jiang Che to handle the boss."
The waiter looked at the back of the Bugatti Veyron, and couldn't help giving Jiang Che a thumbs up.
He knew that his boss was a rose with thorns, and most people would have been stabbed if they wanted to get close.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Che was able to subdue Bai Thrush, which made the waiter feel sincere admiration.
Upon arrival, a waiter recognized them immediately. "Mr. Jiang, are you dining alone tonight?"
"No, we were invited by Wang Shaoyang. Where is he?"
"Ah, of course. This way, please."
Following the winding corridors, they reached a private box labeled 'Tianzihao.' The waiter gestured for them to enter.
Jiang Che pushed the door open. Inside, three men sat at the table—two middle-aged men and a younger one in the center.
"System, is this guy the protagonist?" Jiang Che asked internally.
"Confirmed. Wang Shaoyang is a protagonist."
Jiang Che's eyes narrowed slightly. Another one.
"System, give me his plot details."
A notification flashed in his mind. 500 plot points deducted. Instantly, Jiang Che understood Wang Shaoyang's background.
Unlike himself, Wang Shaoyang wasn't a time traveler. Instead, he had a 'Life Winner System,' which issued him simple tasks to ensure he reached the pinnacle of success. His current mission? To claim a stake in the Chengdong Development Zone.
As Jiang Che analyzed him, Wang Shaoyang was also sizing him up. But his gaze soon drifted to Bai Huamei, Seeing such a beautiful women, a flicker of greed flashing in his eyes.
The revenge on Bai Huamei was arranged by his father.
Originally, he didn't take it to heart, he just wanted to threaten it casually.
But after seeing Bai Huamei's face, Wang Shaoyang directly changed his mind.
'It has been two months since I traveled to this world.'
He was a poor guy in his previous life, and be became a rich second generation through time travel, and he also awakened the system.
Wang Shaoyang's life during this period can hardly be described as unhappy, every day is surrounded by beauty!
But Wang Shaoyang has never seen such a top-notch beauty like Bai Huamei, so he couldn't help but have some other thoughts in his heart.
Bai Huamei noticed instantly. "What are you looking at? Keep staring, and I'll gouge out your eyes."
Wang Shaoyang chuckled, unfazed. "Miss Bai, and who might this gentleman be?"
When he saw Bai Huamei actively holding Jiang Che's arm, Wang Shaoyang's eyes flashed with displeasure.
"Jiang Che," he replied coolly.
Wang Shaoyang's eyes widened slightly. He had heard the name—Jiang Che controlled everything in the Chengdong Development Zone. If he wanted to do business there, he had to go through him.
He quickly put on a friendly smile. "Ah, Mr. Jiang! Your reputation precedes you."
Jiang Che's tone remained cold. "I don't care for empty flattery. What do you want?"
Wang Shaoyang hesitated. "May I ask—what's your relationship with Miss Bai?"
Jiang Che smirked. "She's my girlfriend."
Wang Shaoyang's smile stiffened.
Jiang Che leaned back, watching Wang Shaoyang carefully. This was going to be an interesting game.
Meanwhile, Bai Huamei, hearing Jiang Che's words, felt her heart flutter. She had always been seen as an untouchable figure, feared by most.
As a woman she naturally has her own fragile side in her heart and she fantasizes about having a man as her reliance in the future to protect her from wind and rain therefore with Jiang Che by her side, she finally felt secure.
Originally, Bai Huamei didn't have any fantasies about this kind of thing.
But the appearance of Jiang Che rekindled her hope.
Although she had several intimate actions with Jiang Che, she dared not reveal her feelings.
So when she heard Jiang Che uttered these words himself, Bai Huamei's heart started beating really fast.