culture). For quite some time afterward, Su Cen consciously avoided thinking about those painful memories.Now, he clearly understood that no matter when or where, money is the source of one's living...The Sixth Chapter: Annual Meeting

The company's annual meeting was quite grand. All personnel at the department level and above were invited to Da Xiang Construction's year-end gathering, along with some important staff members from key departments such as engineers, cost estimators, office workers who had made significant contributions, outstanding employees, and enterprise labor models.

Audi and Honda cars kept leaving the company headquarters one after another. Moreover, key personnel from holding companies within the city, province, and outside the province were also on their way to Jinjiang Hotel in Ge City.

Su Cun's parents were in front of the mirror tidying up for today’s event attire. Su Cun was dressed more casually, having even poured himself a cup of tea. He critiqued his parents' outfits with an air of sophistication, knowing that he and his family had also been notified to attend this year-end gathering. Zheng Jianjun told his father that the annual meeting was where high-level executives gathered, providing opportunities for expanding their network; plus, his grandfather would be attending as well. Since his grandfather traveled frequently, it was rare to see him at headquarters unless there were major meetings. Getting a chance to interact closely with him and leaving a good impression was naturally very beneficial.

Moreover, since Su Licheng had achieved results in his work, any arrangements the elder could make for him would be as simple as speaking one sentence.

This was why his parents were particularly meticulous. They even took Su Cun to a mall today specifically to buy formal attire that suited their style and personality.

Seeing that both of them had dressed conservatively but not excessively, neither too conspicuous nor overlooked, the moment they wore it gave an indescribable charm. Knowing they were ready, the family left home to wait for a car at the company headquarters.

Zheng Jianjun’s old Santana was already on its way out first, planning to pick up the families and arrange the venue beforehand. It wouldn’t be possible for his car to fit two families, but he had instructed Guo Zhaodong to make arrangements for a vehicle for Su Cun's family. Guo Zhaodong readily agreed; he called over earlier to inform them that they should wait outside the company.

Inside the company, many people were waiting by their cars as well and gathered at the entrance. Cars from the company or high-ranking officials' private vehicles left one after another, looking impressive. Curious onlookers surrounded the door, making every year-end gathering a spectacle that drew attention. This made Su Cun feel slightly nervous.

His parents were even more anxious. Su Licheng's phone rang; he had arrived in Fuzhou and purchased a mobile phone according to the principle that officials above the level of chief clerk should be provided with communication devices and allowances. Guo Zhaodong informed him that their car was coming soon, as well as the company vice president Yang’s car, which would come right up.

Upon hearing this, Su Licheng and Cen Ah felt honored. The vice president personally driving to pick them up might be a coincidence, but it still stirred excitement within Su Cun's family.

In the distance, an Audi approached at the end of the convoy; behind the wheel was Vice President Yang Kaifu, slightly lean with high cheekbones and upward-turned corners of his eyes, giving off an unpleasant first impression. Guo Zhaodong sat in the front passenger seat; as he lowered the window to call for Su Cun’s family to get into the car, two middle-aged women waiting nearby waved at Yang Kaifu's car.

"Hey, Mr. Yang, your car is empty anyway, why not give us a ride Old Shen said he would come pick us up but hasn’t shown up yet! He might be late by a few minutes!"

Yang Kaifu chuckled and replied, "Ah, Ms. Liu, the more the merrier, I’ll take you both along."

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The two women ignored Su Can's family and opened the car door to get in.

Guo Zhaodong was clearly taken aback. Turning to Yang Kaifu, he said, "This Mr. Yang" He had just agreed to pick up Su Richen's family, but now it seemed like Yang had forgotten about it completely. How could he explain this

But Guo Zhaodong was quick-witted and immediately smiled at Su Richen through the window. "Why don’t you sit in the back seat Little Zhong is also in the back, and Old Li’s car will follow us."

Su Richen didn't look at Yang Kaifu. He nodded to Guo Zhaodong before getting into the car.

Guo Zhaodong was quite good despite his precarious position because of his father's involvement in this event. But Yang Kaifu seemed overly pleased with himself.

A few more cars arrived, and their drivers were all fathers or acquaintances of the fathers. Some had empty seats, but when Su Richen waved, none stopped for them. The drivers just drove past expressionlessly. Su Richen ceased waving, his face turning rigid.

Among these cars, Su Can saw Wu Shijun and Yang Zhao as well as a few others whispering to each other about the newcomers. They had various opinions about Su Can, who was standing by the hallway holding hands with his parents. Some girls thought he looked decent, while some boys talked about how he came from Xiahai City's "backward family background."

Many cars passed through without stopping for their family.

Su Can knew that one day, these people who ignored them would have to pay the price for this moment.

An old car stopped. Guo Xiaozhong's head popped out of it. "Aunt Zeng and Mr. Su, you haven't left yet I still have an empty seat. Why don't you come with us"

Su Richen said, "Su Can, why don’t you go first Your mother and I will take a taxi."

"You guys go ahead; we'll follow later." Su Can shook his head and looked at his father who nodded in agreement. They hailed a cab and drove straight to the Shangri-La Hotel.

The Jinjiang Hotel was located on the bank of the Jinjiang River, right in the heart of Oak City. It had won five-star status in 1995 and was known as the first five-star business hotel in Southwest China and a member of the International Golden Key Organization. There were various cars parked at the hotel's car park with banners reading "Wish Great Oak Group Company Yearly Meeting Success."

When Zhong Jianjun entered and saw the Su family, he finally felt relieved. He approached Su Licheng and said, "Some people have gone too far today. Don’t take this matter to heart; I heard that the old man seems to have personally approved your employment issue. You don't need to worry about it anymore.

Su Licheng's previous unease was replaced by excitement at the moment. Chairman Xu Zheng and Old Grandpa Xu were actually paying close attention to his problem, which was quite unusual! Once this matter becomes known, many people will reassess him, and there'll be much fewer annoying little setbacks underhandedly caused.

The entire second floor of Jinjiang Hotel's Jinjiang Hall was reserved for the event, making one marvel at the grandeur of Sichuan’s real estate construction giants. Several tables on the second-floor lobby were packed with people as they moved around. When Old Grandpa Xu arrived, applause erupted throughout. As a legendary figure from Chengdu-Chongqing-Yunnan Engineering Corps back then, an individual with some red legends naturally received great respect. The arrival of Deputy Mayor Jincheng and Army Region's Political Commissar and Construction Committee Director also added to the grandeur of this year-end conference.

Old Grandpa Xu didn’t speak much; his son Xu Jianchuan instead delivered a summary speech, after which the cocktail party began in earnest. People started mingling around tables habitually.

About halfway through the cocktail party, Old Grandpa Xu left the venue, with his assistant secretary Jin Wuyang taking charge on-site. When he reached Su Licheng's table, he kept congratulating him saying “Congratulations!” and “Congratulations!”. Upon hearing this, Zhong Jianjun and Su Licheng felt their recently anxious hearts settle down, representing that Old Grandpa’s strong intervention had resolved Su Licheng’s employment issue completely. No one would dare oppose it within the company at this moment.

The people around a few tables who weren’t part of Zhong Jianjun's faction privately exchanged looks and seemed to have learned about Old Grandpa's involvement in Su Licheng’s employment. They were all speculating if there was any connection or relationship between Su Licheng and the old man.

Jin Wuyang patted Su Cai's head, smiling at Su Licheng, “This kid is quite smart.”

Su Cai blocked his hand patting him on the head and said, "I don't like it when people touch my head."

The atmosphere around the table paused momentarily. Su Licheng’s heart sank a bit; he quickly said, “How do you talk to uncles”, looking slightly anxious.

However, Jin Wuyang withdrew his hand and laughed loudly, "I like it! This kid has quite a character! Come on, uncle will have a drink with you. Consider this an apology!"

Jin Wuyang was the assistant secretary of Old Grandpa Xu, whose status in the headquarters company needed no elaboration. Everyone knew that Old Grandpa Xu would protect his people under him; who dared offend Jin Wuyang even though he had a good personality and always treated others with respect No one had ever seen him apologize to an underage teenager like this before!

Those seasoned veterans in the company were rather shocked.

Su Cai didn’t have much affection for Jin Wuyang who changed his attitude towards him after Old Grandpa Xu’s special attention. He was also dissatisfied with many people's overbearing behavior from Jian Gong Construction, which had led to a sense of discontent towards the company.

However, there was no denying that he knew how to handle situations well; at least, this much respect given by Jin Wuyang showed him face in front of the crowd who still harbored suspicions about them. By giving his father some face, their father's life shouldn’t be too difficult.

Su Cen accepted it and hurriedly took a cup of wine from the side, the previous coldness flying to the heavens. "Uncle, I can't take such compliments, otherwise I'll be scolded by my parents when I get home!"

The tone was very naive and innocent. The two of them drank together, Su Cen and Jin Wuyang exchanged a glance that was neither laughter nor seriousness. Both were smart people who didn't need to say it out loud.

At this moment, Yang Kaifu also came over to toast him when he saw something strange, patting the back of Su Licheng. "You're old Su I've heard so much about you from Old Zhong for a long time, truly remarkable! With someone like you helping us out, it's an honor for our corporation. In the future, we won't just be comrades and colleagues but also close allies! Please bear with me if there were any offenses made earlier."

This statement was very ambiguous as if everything that had happened before hadn't occurred at all. This Yang Kaifu seemed to be someone who would turn on people without hesitation when it suited him, immediately coming over to try and gain favor once he found out his father might have some value. Su Cen coldly thought about this; stepping on such a person in the future must be very satisfying.

At this moment, only then did someone at the young group's table regain their senses and said to Guo Xiaozhong, "Your new friend looks quite sly. Even Uncle Jin Wuyang apologized for him, who among us dare We might even get beaten by our parents."

Guo Xiaozhong was naturally very proud as he told everyone many things about Su Cen.

The children of officials living in the City Story neighborhood didn't say anything and frowned slightly. They were wondering how this newcomer could be associated with Guo Xiaozhong's group, making it hard to bring him into their circle in the future

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