Chapter 13 I have something to ask for

The banquet was held at the most prestigious Tiandi Grand Hotel in Zhonghai. Huang Wenlang felt that if he didn't do this, it would appear disrespectful.

He had almost lost his life last time because he underestimated Qi Dengxian. Huang Wenlang dared not show any disrespect to this young man with a mysterious background but extraordinary abilities.

"Mayor Huang, are you dining here too?!" Seeing Huang Wenlang and his entourage standing at the entrance, Zhang Shaojie and Qiao Qiumei's family were stunned.

Zhang Shaojie ran directly to greet Huang Wenlang, but Huang Wenlang frowned, not recognizing him.

Zhang Shaojie said: "Mayor Huang, I'm the young master of Zhang's Group. We had drinks together last time!"

Huang Wenlang greeted him indifferently, his expression slightly impatient.

Zhang Shaojie didn't dare say more, and led Qiao Qiumei's family into the hotel.

"Young Master Zhang, I didn't expect you to have such a connection with Mayor Huang!" Pang Xiuyun had just seen Zhang Shaojie talking to Huang Wenlang, and couldn't help but feel envious.

"Haha, it's all thanks to my father. It's nothing special," Zhang Shaojie waved his hand, nonchalantly.

Zhang Shaojie's attitude made Pang Xiuyun admire him even more, and at the same time, she felt even more that Qiao Guotao had chosen the wrong person.

Li Yunwan whispered: "Mayor Huang is probably waiting for some important guest here. It must be a big leader from the province."

Zhang Shaojie also thought the same, otherwise, Mayor Huang wouldn't be so impatient.

"If I could be the kind of person who makes even Mayor Huang wait at the hotel entrance, how glorious would that be?" Qiao Qiumei couldn't help but think to herself, feeling a little longing.

"This takes time. One day, I will definitely become a dazzling person like Yu Xiaolong!"

The group walked into the Tiandi Grand Hotel and entered the private room they had booked in advance.

Just around that time, Qi Dengxian arrived late, with a lazy and relaxed expression: "I'm a bit late, sorry."

"Master Qi, you're too kind. It's alright. I'm very honored that you could grace us with your presence!" Huang Wenlang was very polite to his savior, bowing respectfully.

Some people who were observing secretly were shocked. What was the background of this young man that could make Mayor Huang wait for so long?

And, knowing that Mayor Huang was waiting for him, he still dared to play hard to get, arriving late!

Qi Dengxian always did things as he pleased and was lazy. Being able to arrive around this time was already giving Huang Wenlang face.

"Master Qi, how are you considering the matter I discussed with you last time?" Sun Qingxuan, the little old man, flattered Qi Dengxian repeatedly, hoping to learn something from him.

Old Sun was quite famous for his skills throughout China, but he was also known to be a bit foolish. To improve his medical skills, even if he had to kneel and kowtow to Qi Dengxian, he wouldn't bat an eyelid.

Qi Dengxian simply replied with a casual "We'll talk about it later," directly dismissing Sun Qingxuan.

At the dinner table, Wang Wanjin acted as the middleman to warm up the atmosphere. Huang Wenlang and Sun Qingxuan kept toasting him, showing great respect.

After a few rounds of drinks, the door of the private room swung open, and a slightly obese middle-aged man walked in.

"Why is Director Sun here?" Huang Wenlang frowned when he saw Sun Xingzhang, the director of Zhonghai Bank.

Sun Xingzhang rose from a small bank clerk to his current position, and he was adept at observing people's expressions. Seeing that it was not Huang Wenlang or Wang Wanjin sitting in the chief seat, but a strange young man, he couldn't help but feel a little curious.

"I just happened to be here discussing a loan with Zhang's Real Estate's CEO, Zhang Hao. Knowing that you are here, Mayor, I specially came over to toast you," Sun Xingzhang said with a smile, but his eyes secretly observed Qi Dengxian, wondering what his background was that made Mayor Huang treat him with such importance.

Huang Wenlang frowned: "Zhang Hao's real estate company is in big trouble. Their funds are heavily depleted, even if you provide a loan, it's probably too late."

Sun Xingzhang immediately flattered him: "Mayor Huang is truly insightful, you saw the problem immediately! I certainly wouldn't lend to Zhang's Group. Their real estate losses are too great. Even if I gave them twenty billion, it wouldn't make up for it."

Qi Dengxian listened, his expression calm. It seemed that Zhang Shaojie, the young master, wouldn't be able to do this for long.

Sun Xingzhang toasted everyone, and then came to Qi Dengxian, smiling as he raised his glass and said to Qi Dengxian: "Young man, a toast to you."

Qi Dengxian simply touched his lips with the wine, while Sun Xingzhang drank it all in one gulp. He didn't feel offended by Qi Dengxian's actions.

Being able to be personally greeted by Mayor Huang at the entrance, and sitting at the head of this table, it was clear that he was an extraordinary individual.

After toasting, Sun Xingzhang discreetly left the private room. Being able to show his face in front of the leader and toast the leader's guest was enough for him.

Qi Dengxian could tell that Huang Wenlang had something to ask for, so he said: "Mayor Huang, if you need my help, just speak up. There's no need to beat around the bush."

Huang Wenlang was caught red-handed, but he wasn't embarrassed. After all, he was an old hand in the political arena. He continued the conversation, saying: "My daughter has been ill for many years, even Mr. Sun couldn't cure her. So I wanted to ask Master Qi to give it a try."

"Even Mr. Sun couldn't cure her illness?" Qi Dengxian glanced at Sun Qingxuan.

"Master Qi, it's a mental illness. Huang Qingge, this girl, locks herself in the room all day, pulling the curtains, and avoiding the sunlight. If this continues, she'll develop a real illness even if she's not sick!" Sun Qingxuan sighed and said.

"Mental illness must have a reason," Qi Dengxian said.

Huang Wenlang hesitated for a moment, sighed, and said: "My daughter had a fight with her mother, and then she ran away from home...Unexpectedly, my wife suddenly fell ill, and my daughter didn't see her until her death. So, this left her with a mental illness. She has been blaming and regretting herself."

Qi Dengxian nodded thoughtfully, calmly saying: "I'll go take a look if I have a chance."

With Qi Dengxian's words, Huang Wenlang was completely relieved.

Qi Dengxian was not a person who liked socializing. After eating and drinking his fill, he left directly.

Huang Wenlang didn't try to keep him, and immediately got up with Sun Qingxuan to see him off.

Seeing Mayor Huang, Wang Wanjin, and Sun Qingxuan, three bigwigs, seeing off a young man, everyone was dumbfounded.

Li Yunwan happened to be outside taking a call. Seeing this scene, she almost dropped her phone.

"This...how is this possible..."

"The person Mayor Huang was just greeting outside, was it him?"

"He's just a prison guard, how could he be worthy of Mayor Huang's personal welcome and farewell?!"

Li Yunwan's shock was beyond words.

She returned to the private room, wanting to tell Qiao Qiumei about this shocking news. As soon as she entered, she heard Zhang Shaojie laughing: "Our Zhang's Real Estate has just decided to increase capital and expand its shares. Dream, would you consider it?"