Chapter 917: Why Did She Come Here?

After sending Song Yinyin back to the Lu Family’s old residence, Lu Jihan drove himself to the banquet.

The reason he didn’t let Song Yinyin accompany him to the banquet was naturally due to his own considerations.

Firstly, he was worried about Song Yinyin’s health, and secondly — this business banquet was hosted by the Yan Family.

If Song Yinyin went with him, she might hastily question Yan Zhengxiong about her mother and President Shi Mai’er once she saw him.

That would alert the enemy.

Even if what happened back then had nothing to do with Yan Zhengxiong, Lu Jihan couldn’t predict the consequences if Yan Zhengxiong discovered Song Yinyin’s blood relation to President Shi Mai’er.

At the very least, he didn’t trust Yan Zhengxiong.

He was truly an old fox...

Thus, after returning Song Yinyin to the old residence, he had the driver return and went straight to the banquet venue.

Once he got out of the car, he found the new female secretary, Chi Wen, waiting at the door.

Lu Jihan was slightly taken aback, wondering why she was here.

This banquet didn’t require bringing a female companion, so what was she doing here?

Chi Wen was dressed in an evening gown. When she saw Lu Jihan approaching, she quickly walked over: "Mr. Lu, you’re finally here."

"Secretary Chi, what are you doing here?"

Chi Wen slightly nodded, respectfully handing over a miniature earpiece:

"Mr. Lu, I know you didn’t allow me to come along, but if I’m here, it might be useful to you. After all, this banquet includes some representatives from Northern European trade groups and Saudi Arabian trade groups. Also, quite a few people from MK are here."

By not allowing her to attend the banquet with him, it was clear that Lu Jihan didn’t trust her. Chi Wen was taking a gamble, risking being fired.

Lu Jihan narrowed his long, amber eyes, recalling Chi Wen’s resume.

Chi Wen, a graduate from Columbia University with a Master’s in Financial Public Relations, Assistant to the Executive Chairman of MK Group, fluent in English, French, Turkish, and Arabic...

Someone recruited by Mainland Group’s HR from a headhunting company must be extraordinary.

Thinking about how this project involved MK, Lu Jihan nodded.

"Alright, let’s go in."

Saying this, he took the lead and walked ahead.

Hearing this, Chi Wen let out a light sigh of relief.

Just now, although it was just a fleeting moment, when Lu Jihan nodded in agreement for her to come in, a genuine smile appeared on Chi Wen’s face.

But she hid it well, so well that even Lu Jihan didn’t notice her little thoughts.

Lu Jihan strode toward the center of the venue, formally asking, "Have the two bosses from Wall Group and Lei Group arrived?"

"Yes, they’re both here. I saw them go in just now."

"Hmm."

Just as the two were stepping inside, a hearty and robust laughter echoed several meters behind them.

"Oh, Mr. Lu, long time no see."

Lu Jihan stopped and turned around, seeing Yan Zhengxiong and Yan Kejun, uncle and nephew, getting out of the car.

Lu Jihan halted his steps and slightly nodded, "Chairman Yan, hello."

"Mr. Lu, hello, I heard you just got married. I didn’t expect that right after your honeymoon, you’d dive straight into work. Aren’t you afraid of neglecting your young wife?"

Yan Zhengxiong said jokingly.

Lu Jihan’s eyes turned cold, but he chuckled lightly: "This banquet gathers business elites from all across Imperial City, it’s only natural for the younger generation to come and learn and communicate."