Chapter 292: Dignified, Virtuous, and Self-disciplined Chen Mengyun

In front of the Chen family mansion.

A group of reporters followed Chen Qingbin's footsteps as they walked inside.

A young and intellectual female host walked alongside Chen Qingbin.

"Chairman Chen, it is rumored that Xiangyun Group plans to develop a seven-star international business hotel in Chengwen District. Is this true?"

Walking under his family's courtyard wall, Chen Qingbin smiled gently.

"I'm now semi-retired. Most of the group's affairs are handled by Mengyun. If you want to know more, you can ask her."

"It's hard to arrange an interview with President Chen. She's been very busy lately. There's even gossip that President Chen and President Lu of Dasheng Group were childhood sweethearts and that she has recently been interacting with President Lu's family. Could you reveal something about this?"

"Hahaha! You believe those rumors? You're a legitimate television station, a respected business media outlet—surely you wouldn't take such nonsense seriously?"

"Recently, President Chen was honored as one of the 'Top Ten Beautiful Star Entrepreneurs of the North.' Online, netizens are raving about her beauty and charm, saying it rivals that of any celebrity. However, some felt her recent photo series was a bit too conservative, saying her stunning figure wasn't fully showcased. What's your opinion on this?"

"Heh." Chen Qingbin chuckled.

"Those small-time celebrities rely on flaunting their looks and figures to gain attention and career opportunities. Our family's Mengyun is the president of Xiangyun Group. She doesn't need to do that. What she needs to present to the world is her dignified and virtuous aura, her poised and graceful charm. As for baring skin, hahaha, let those desperate to get on screen take care of that."

"President Chen is in her prime right now. It's said she's still single. As her parent, do you ever push her to get married?"

Everyone laughed along.

"Ah! Don't even mention it. A lot of people ask me this." Chen Qingbin said, "Our family is fairly democratic. We elders don't interfere much in personal matters. Of course, I do hope she finds a boyfriend soon."

"What requirements would you have for a future son-in-law?"

"None, none," Chen Qingbin waved his hands repeatedly.

"As long as he's decent-looking, has good character, and respects his parents, that's enough."

"Would you consider arranging a marriage with another prominent family for her?"

"Of course not!" Chen Qingbin said firmly.

"In this matter, I will fully respect Mengyun's own wishes."

"How would you evaluate President Chen's recent work performance?"

As they approached the front gate, Chen Qingbin stopped, turned, and faced the camera.

"Her work capability is unquestionable, so I won't comment on that. But I will say this: my daughter is truly outstanding."

"She is dignified and virtuous, poised and elegant—just like me. She's conservative and morally upright. She's never spent the night out, and she's never been to any of those unhealthy places like nightclubs. She's my pride and joy."

At this moment, someone pointed ahead:

"Hey, isn't that President Chen's car over there?"

"What!?" Chen Qingbin froze and turned his head. It really was her car!

Mengyun's car had stopped outside instead of driving into the courtyard.

Feeling a bit awkward, Chen Qingbin walked over to the driver.

"Where's Mengyun?"

The driver froze at the sight of Chen Qingbin, even more so when he noticed the reporters with their microphones and cameras. Panicking, he nervously pulled out his phone.

"I'm asking you a question!" Chen Qingbin snapped, annoyed.

The driver, trembling, replied, "Chairman, please wait a moment. President Lu should be here soon."

"What!?"

"I mean… President Chen should be here soon."

"What nonsense are you spouting!?"

The driver tried to make a call, but no one answered. He then knocked on the car's privacy window.

"President Lu! President Chen! Bad news! People are here—a lot of them!"

Chen Mengyun lowered the privacy window.

"What is it?"

She glanced out, her face growing tense. She quickly closed the window and shouted at the driver,

"Drive!"

Lu Chengwen poked his head out halfway.

"What's going on? What's going on?"

Mengyun exclaimed anxiously, "! Something's happened!"

The driver floored the gas pedal, and the car sped off.

Chen Qingbin, dumbfounded, forgot to get out of the way and had his toes run over.

"Ah, damn it!" he exclaimed, grimacing and taking a step back.

When he turned around, he saw all the reporters, cameramen, and their team standing there frozen in shock.

Chen Qingbin took a deep breath, looked at the crowd, and couldn't speak for a long moment.

"Uh… as I just said, Mengyun is my pride and joy! She's not only morally upright and stays out of trouble but also… also has her adorable side."

He added, "That's it for the interview."

"But weren't you going to invite us into your mansion—"

"I suddenly feel unwell. My heart's acting up. Sorry, media friends…"

"Was the man in the car President Lu of Dasheng Group?"

"No, absolutely not!"

"Then was the woman President Chen?"

"Even less so! I don't even know them! Hahaha! Hahaha!"

"What about the driver—"

"That driver was a temp hire and has already been fired. Okay, that's all for today."

Chen Qingbin's team immediately moved to block the reporters, while he stormed off into the mansion in a huff.

Inside the courtyard, Chen Qingbin lay lifelessly on a lounge chair, as if he had passed away.

After a long while, the butler announced,

"Sir, the young miss is back!"

Chen Qingbin waved his hand dismissively, and the butler left.

Wearing a cheongsam and high heels, Chen Mengyun walked in.

The family's servants, no matter how many times they saw her, could never get enough of her striking elegance.

Chen Mengyun was incredibly beautiful!

Her face was the epitome of the aesthetic that is most loved by the Chinese people!

Full, soft facial lines, bright and pitch-black, lively eyes, a straight nose bridge, a small mouth, and straight, black hair…

The key was her outstanding temperament!

A gentle, elegant, serene, and intellectual femininity that made anyone who saw her feel stirred, filled with admiration.

"Dad! Why are you sunbathing in the yard?"

Chen Qingbin looked around: "Everyone, leave! I need to speak with Mengyun."

Everyone hurriedly dispersed.

Chen Qingbin took a deep breath: "Where have you been?"

"Hmm? I went to the company, just got back, and brought you some good things..."

"You're lying! You haven't broken up with that guy named Lu, have you?"

"Ah, what are you talking about?"

At this time, the butler announced: "Master, Young Master Lu has arrived!"

"Good, good, good. Let him in, I need to ask him something!"

Lu Chengwen entered, his face full of joy: "Uncle Chen, haha, you look great! Wow, you seem so happy and cheerful!"

Chen Qingbin wasn't happy at all. He stared at Lu Chengwen, not a trace of a smile on his face.

Lu Chengwen reached out to shake hands, but Chen Qingbin ignored him.

Lu Chengwen laughed and shook hands with himself, then turned to Chen Mengyun: "Hey! Miss Chen? Ah, it's been so long since we last met!"

Chen Mengyun smiled gracefully: "Mr. Lu, it's been a while, you've been busy recently, right?"

"Busy! Extremely busy! So busy I can't keep up! Miss Chen, you look even more beautiful lately! Oh, it feels like it's been ten years since we last saw each other, huh?"

Chen Mengyun giggled: "Really? I thought it's only been a month or so."

"Is that so? Why does it feel like it's been ten years?"

Chen Mengyun smiled: "You, Mr. Lu, are so busy, you must have forgotten me as a friend..."

Lu Chengwen said to Chen Qingbin: "Mengyun and I haven't seen each other for such a long time, especially today, we haven't even met. Really."

Chen Mengyun added: "You must be here to see grandpa, right? I'll take you inside."

"Oh, yes, yes, let's hurry in, not 'escape'—I mean, let's go inside."

Chen Qingbin finally spoke up: "You two, do you think I... have Alzheimer's disease? Huh?"

The two of them stood there, awkward.

"Dad…"

"Shut up! I'm not your dad! I don't have a son like you!"

"Huh?" Both of them were stunned.

Chen Qingbin continued: "What I mean is, I don't have a son like you!"

"…"

"You two have made me so confused!" Chen Qingbin said, "Lu Chengwen, tell me clearly, what were you two doing just now, in the car!? Tell me! What were you doing to my daughter!?"

Lu Chengwen was confused: "Just… explain it in detail?"

Chen Qingbin was furious: "Tell me clearly!"

Lu Chengwen looked pitiful: "I didn't do anything, I was just sitting there… enjoying myself."

Chen Qingbin widened his eyes: "You... I... sigh, people like you…"

Chen Mengyun couldn't help but laugh.

Chen Qingbin angrily said: "You're still laughing!? You can laugh?! You've completely embarrassed me!"

Chen Mengyun replied: "It's just a media team. I gave them a few red envelopes and let them take a vacation in the south. I'll cover the hotel and shopping expenses, no big deal."

Chen Qingbin said: "Is that the core of the problem? Is that the main issue? You two! You two!"

Lu Chengwen just kept looking at Chen Qingbin: "Uncle Chen, you seem to be forgetting things. Why don't you organize your thoughts here, and we'll go see grandpa? Afterward, if you've thought it through, we can talk on the phone."

Chen Qingbin angrily said: "Am I playing with you!? Am I playing with you!?"

He pointed at Lu Chengwen for a while before finally slapping his hand in frustration: "I owe you! Come in!"

They entered the Chen family mansion and headed to the living room.

They saw Chen Pangzi and his mother watching a drama.

Of course, Chen Pangzi wasn't interested in the drama; he was there to keep his mother company.

This whole situation had almost scared his mother half to death.

Despite being absurd and a wastrel, Chen Pangzi was still quite filial.

After returning home, he made a few calls with Lu Chengwen, and then rarely went out, staying at home to accompany his mother, who had genuinely been frightened.

When they saw Lu Chengwen come in, Chen Pangzi jumped up and ran out to hug Lu Chengwen: "Brother! Hahaha! My good brother!"

Chen Pangzi's mother was thrilled: "Oh, Chengwen's here! Chengwen, thank you so much this time! How can Auntie thank you?"

Chen Qingbin stood at the door with a stern face: "Your daughter already thanked him in the car!"

"Huh?" Chen Pangzi's mother didn't understand what he meant, thinking it was just a verbal thank you: "That won't do! It's not formal at all! We need to properly thank Chengwen!"

Chen Mengyun nudged Lu Chengwen: "Did you hear that? It has to be formal and proper! The one in the car doesn't count!"

Chen Qingbin was incredibly annoyed: "You should think before you speak."

Chen Pangzi's mother had no idea about the true nature of the situation, still excitedly saying:

"Chengwen! Not only did you save Mengyun's life, but you also saved our whole family. Whatever you ask, Auntie can do it! Just tell me!"

Chen Mengyun looked at Lu Chengwen and playfully widened her eyes: "Mr. Lu, go ahead! Say the formal, proper one."

Lu Chengwen thought to himself:

[Your dad's going to kill me, right?]

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Hey guys, I'm sorry there were fewer updates this week. Things have been a bit busy,

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