《Steal The Male Lead》6.12
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AN: Question for this update! Which character has the best character development in the story? It can be about the main/big characters or the characters in each arc...
"Have you heard? The man who created the Chen Corp, Chen Shujin has returned. I heard that he also brought his cousin with him, Wen Zhuhei."
"You are too late, everyone has heard about his return. It is the talk of all the prestigious families and even those from the showbiz industry is hoping to attract their attention."
"Chairman Chen is young, I heard that he is only 26 years old and his cousin is only 18. A talented man, with billions in his name. If I am right, then he is one of the richest man in the world."
"I also heard that he and his cousin are both very handsome. My daughter found a picture of him and Wen Zhuhei and now, she is doing everything to meet them in person."
"They are hosting a banquet at the Chen Corp company. I am just a small businessman and have never had the chance to step into the extravagant company but even I was invited."
"If anyone can catch their attention, they won't have to worry about money at all for the rest of their life."
Wen Zhuhei pulled at his tie uncomfortably as they stood inside the luxurious store getting their clothes tailored. Since Chen Shujin had already informed him about the banquet as soon as they arrived, Wen Zhuhei had known but he was still a bit stifled by the suit he wore.
"Mr. Chen, it is my greatest honor that you have come to my store for your clothes tonight. Please don't worry, I will give these clothes to you as a gift for your return back to Achin." The man stood before Chen Shujin with a smile on as he scanned Chen Shujin's expression.
Chen Shujin nodded his head, fixing his cuff and looked at him with no emotion in his eyes. "Then I will have to thank you. Chen Corp will help you invest in broadening your clothes abroad, there is no need worry about that." Chen Shujin knew that everything came at a cost and he wasn't going to fall in a trap. Chen Corp had been seeking ways to branch out into other areas anyway.
With a wider smile on the man's face, he then replied, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."
As Wen Zhuhei finally came out, he was dressed in a tailored, one-of-a-kind deep gray suit that matched with his eyes. He had took off the piercings on his ear and now had a 40 million watch on with cuff links worth 20 millions. He even had a pendant worth 35 million on his suit. Everything on him was close to over 100 million in worth.
Chen Shujin nodded his head as he looked at Wen Zhuhei. Although Wen Zhuhei seemed a bit uncomfortable, his goal was to make sure everyone knew just how rich he was. He was showing off, because the influential people that were coming today wanted to know just how powerful he was. In the world of business, money was something that everyone was judged by.
Chen Shujin was dressed in a tailored white suit, with a watch on his wrist, a pendant on his suit and cuff links. Just like Wen Zhuhei, everything on him was over 100 million in worth.
They hadn't even gotten back to the villa Chen Shujin owned yet before rushing here. Shu Hezhen had gotten ready beforehand and already was at the company, greeting everyone who came. Li Yinlui had gone to get one of Chen Shujin's expensive brand car that Shu Hezhen had been helping him buy. Lu Hongxue's job at the company was another one of the directors so she had also gotten ready and was meeting with all of the other directors.
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A knock came in as they turned towards the door. The man standing there stiffened a bit but he walked towards the door to open it.
"Mr. Li, you have already arrived. Mr. Chen and Mr. Wen have just gotten ready." The man moved out of the way right away as Chen Shujin and Wen Zhuhei stepped out.
"Thank you for your help, Mr. Dian, we will take our leave first." Li Yinlui said as Chen Shujin and Wen Zhuhei walked ahead first.
Mister Dian kept the same smile on his face as he replied, "It was an honor to receive you and dress you for your banquet, it was of nothing big. Please come here again."
Chen Shujin walked on without another care, Wen Zhuhei followed after him. It didn't take long for Li Yinlui to come.
Li Yinlui was dressed in a light blue suit, his being a bit more hidden as he didn't want to stand out. Although he was dressed in luxurious brands, he wasn't as bright as Chen Shujin and Wen Zhuhei.
Li Yinlui opened the doors for them, acting out his role perfectly before he wen tinto the dirvers seat.
As Chen Shujin and Wen Zhuhei sat in the back of the 45 million car that was a limited edition of Chen Shujin's collection, Li Yinlui announced, "There will be reporters and quite a few cameras. Hezhen had also invited some popular stars to perform tonight. There is also the annual prizes for our employees that we do during this time. I will give you the mouth covers in the car."
Wen Zhuhei noted that in his head.
Chen Shujin did really care for that because he mostly smirked at people and sneered. In his head, he was thinking about some ways to get more people afraid of him or even in awe. Back in his original world, he used to do these things quite often and would give away expensive items during this time for his employees.
"Yinlui, how many vampires are there?" Chen Shujin asked, leaning into his seat.
"A fifth of all the people there are those from your clan, some are the stars we've invited, others are businessmen." Li Yinlui answered at once. He discreetly looked back, his eyes a bit dark and unfathomable before he looked away.
Wen Zhuhei used this chance to turn to Chen Shujin as he asked, "What should I do?"
Chen Shujin realized that Wen Zhuhei was still a bit uninformed about humans so he simply said, "Just act like normal. When you are talking with the older people, make sure to be careful of your words, many of them are sly."
Wen Zhuhei didn't have much to change, he was like this at the academy too. He rubbed the ring he still wore and began thinking of some things he could do.
"Mr. Shu, it is an honor to finally meet the president of the Chen Corp." Before Shu Hezhen, a man nearing the age of fifty shook his hand, The man was relatively famous in Jiibeng. He was Qi Beilu, a man who was a major investor in many of Achin's top films. His other job was a company share-holder in Achin's top ten ranking companies, Tian Corp.
"The pleasure should be mine, I have long heard of your name, Mr. Qi." Shu Hezhen nodded his head, a polite smile on his face using only his lips.
Qi Beilu let out a laugh at that. Then, he turned to one of the young men standing behind him. "This is one of my sons. His name is Su Heliang, he took his mother's name. He is a very obedient child and has just recently returned to my family with his mother passing away."
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Su Heliang stood before Shu Hezhen with a nervous look in his eye. His demeanor was very weak, it was easy to tell that he was an illegitimate child who had just recently been found.
Shu Hezhen merely smiled without another word. Qi Beilu was famous in Jiibeng for being a man who slept with many women. Because of this, his wife had passed away after suffering a heart attack upon him bringing his second wife back home with a pregnant stomach.
Suddenly the noise in the company got louder as a commotion could be heard outside.
"He's here..."
"I can already see the reporter's lights flashing."
"Even the company is so luxurious, I wonder just how much he is worth?"
"I heard that he makes hundred of billions and that his cousin is returning to look over the company too."
Li Yinlui looked at the crowd of reporters with their cameras already flashing, with a rather solemn expression. There was a red carpet laid out from the area they got off all the way til they made it inside the company.
Not saying a word, he got out of the car and made his way to the back seat and opened up the door.
Chen Shujin waited for Li Yinlui to do his role as he then got out. Fixing the watch on his wrist, he sent a glance at all the reporters here with a cold expression on his face.
Wen Zhuhei got out after Chen Shujin with a polite smile on. Chen Shujin had his own persona, but Wen Zhuhei had always been like this. It was easier to pretend at many things with a smile on. More people let down their boundaries towards someone who seemed kinder.
"Hurry, take the pictures of Chairman Chen and his cousin. We may never get this chance again!"
Even with the cameras repeatedly flashing, Chen Shujin and Wen Zhuhei didn't flinch as Li Yinlui soon caught up with them and walked behind them.
As they entered the company, Shu Hezhen was already waiting for them.
Shu Hezhen got to Chen Shujin's side as he leaned close by and whispered, "It seems we had some hunters who were able to slip past our eyes, I will find a way to clean them up."
Chen Shujin merely glanced at him as he heard this. "I know, I was able to see them."
Wen Zhuhei had noticed before that Chen Shujin's glance had gotten stronger but he wasn't able to discern why. Now that he knew, he was a bit curious.
Chen Shujin continued walking to the center as he glanced as Wen Zhuhei. "Remember my words, if anyone disrespects you, don't think. just return that disrespect ten times."
Wen Zhuhei nodded his head without a pause.
Suddenly, Chen Shujin's eyes caught a person who wasn't suppose to be here at all. Su Heliang. Chen Shujin was sure that he was suppose to be someone without a background. But then, Chen Shujin remembered that he had already changed the world since his return and Su Heliang's character was never spoken about in depth. It was always like this, so Chen Shujin was not surprised.
"Mr. Chen, it is such a pleasure to meet the man who had built Chen Corp. My name is Wu Louyang, the president of Wuxian Corp." Wu Louyang was a man seemingly in his late twenties or early thirties. There was a smile on his lips, a gentlemanly air from him.
Wen Zhuhei also kept note of this random stranger who he felt suspicious about.
"Likewise, I can say the same thing, Mr. Wu." Chen Shujin said with a cold expression on. There was a strong light of sharp blades coming out from his gold eyes but Wu Louyang took no notice.
"This must be your cousin, Wen Zhuhei. I heard that he just returned from abroad."
Now that Wen Zhuhei had been called out, he couldn't just hide anymore. With a polite smile on his face, in a warm voice, he returned, "A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Wu, I have heard of your name in the heart of Achin. Everyone praises you as a knowledgeable man for your age."
Wu Louyang showed a surprised face at Wen Zhuhei's eloquent words but then laughed as he replied, "Is that so? Those words are too highly for someone like me."
Chen Shujin was shocked by how Wen Zhuhei easily returned those words to Wu Louyang, a man who was known as a sly fox in Achin. But, he also felt a little proud that Wen Zhuhei was at least able to do this, the boy was talented in many things.
"Chairman Chen, may I invite you to speak with some of the major people who were able to come? There is also a separate discussion being held for the young men near there. Someone like Wen Zhuhei will benefit by much if he speaks with the other families sons." Throwing out the bait so recklessly, Wu Louyang didn't waste any time as he did this.
Wen Zhuhei's smile didn't waver, even as a spark of annoyance flickered in his eyes. It seemed like these people were just like Chen Shujin had said. His finger rubbed his ring as he looked towards Chen Shujin. "You should go, I will spend some time with Yinlui and also get to know more about the company."
Since Wen Zhuhei had already said this, Chen Shujin knew that Wen Zhuhei had his own plans in his mind and didn't stop. "Alright then, have fun and also, get to know some of these people."
"Of course, I will come get you if I need anything." Wen Zhuhei replied before he began walking towards Li Yinlui. As he turned away, a cold light flashed in his eyes even as a smile remained on his lips.
He really wasn't going to like staying in the human for long, in fact, he was probably going to get rid of some of these people. Since Chen Shujin had said that there were some hunters here, he was first going to find them and test something on them first.
Wen Zhuhei smiled gently, his expression gentle and kind, but there was a dark light within his gray eyes. Right, since Chen Shujin should be busy, he will get rid of some small flies for him first.
[Male lead's love percentage is at 87%.]
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