Chapter 83

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The place Yang Chen recommended to Chen Bo was none other than the ROSE bar run by Qiangwei. This bar has always been of moderate size, not because Qiangwei didn't want to expand, but because the scale of the bar was left by her mother. According to her wishes, maintaining the bar was more meaningful than using it for business.

After dropping off Chen Rong's luggage at the small apartment where Chen Bo lived, the three of them had a simple meal at a small restaurant and then headed to the ROSE bar.

The bar was very quiet during the day, with no customers except for the waiters, making it suitable for Yang Chen to bring the siblings in.

When Chen Bo realized it was a bar, he asked with some concern, "Yang Chen, this street gets quite chaotic at night. I'm a bit worried."

"I've thought about that. I'm very familiar with the boss here. I can arrange for someone to take Rong home at night," Yang Chen replied.

Chen Bo didn't ask any more questions. Once inside the bar, he looked around and noticed the elegant decor, nodding in approval. It seemed like a fairly reputable place.

At the bar, Xiao Zhao, dressed in a waiter's uniform, saw Yang Chen enter and immediately perked up, grinning. "Brother Yang, what brings you here during the day? And you brought friends?"

Yang Chen greeted a few waiters and said, "Is Qiangwei around? I've brought some employees for her to consider."

"The boss just woke up from her nap. I'll go call her," Xiao Zhao said cheerfully and ran off.

Qiangwei's living quarters were not open to the public, so Yang Chen chose to wait outside with the Chen siblings for her to come out.

Soon, Qiangwei, dressed in a light white dress, walked out gracefully. Her flawless oval face, without any makeup, looked charming in the dim light. Her slender figure, enhanced by her mature demeanor, made her even more stunning.

Chen Bo and Chen Rong looked at Qiangwei, who was smiling, in amazement. They never expected the owner of this bar to be such a beautiful young woman.

"Yang Chen, what kind of employees are you recommending?" Qiangwei, aware of the presence of others, called Yang Chen by his name, maintaining a dignified and humble demeanor.

Yang Chen gestured towards Chen Rong, "These are my friends and his sister. They just came from Sichuan Province. There was an issue at home, so they dropped out of university and came to Zhonghai to work and pay off debts. I thought this place would be good for them, and they would feel more at ease here."

Qiangwei quickly understood Yang Chen's meaning and began to examine Chen Rong closely.

Seeing Qiangwei, who exuded a goddess-like aura, smiling at her, Chen Rong blushed and lowered her head, unable to meet Qiangwei's eyes.

"What's your name?" Qiangwei asked gently, bending slightly, like a neighbor's big sister.

"Chen Rong, the 'Rong' in 'lotus seed'..." Chen Rong replied, biting her lip.

Qiangwei smiled lightly, "Don't be nervous. Listen carefully. Although you're recommended by Yang Chen, I can only start you with the most basic tasks, like serving dishes and cleaning. These jobs can be tiring and dirty, and you might get scolded by customers. Are you willing?"

"Yes, I am. I've always taken care of my parents at home, and I've done these kinds of jobs before. I've also worked part-time at some fast-food restaurants," Chen Rong said quickly.

Qiangwei smiled with a deeper meaning and suddenly touched Chen Rong's cheek, "You can start working here. I'll have Xiao Zhao and the others help and teach you. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me. Don't hesitate; I won't let my employees be bullied."

"Okay!" Chen Rong's eyes welled up with tears, and she smiled innocently.

While Xiao Zhao took Chen Rong to sign the contract and handle some formalities, Chen Bo, who had been hesitant to speak in front of Qiangwei, suddenly said, "Thank you. I know Yang Chen is a good person. Since you're his friend, I trust you. Please take care of my sister!"

Qiangwei, unable to hold back a laugh, supported him, "Your sister is as pure and lovely as a mountain spring. In today's society, that's very rare. To be honest, I've always needed a good girl like her as my assistant. If she's willing, I'd like to keep her by my side and teach her some things. I'm just afraid her brother might object."

Hearing this, Yang Chen was surprised and looked at Qiangwei with a hint of surprise. He didn't expect Qiangwei to have the idea of taking on an apprentice, which explained her complex gaze at Chen Rong. The thought of the innocent Chen Rong being taught by a gang boss made Yang Chen chuckle.

Chen Bo, unaware of Qiangwei's true identity as the queen of Zhonghai's underworld, thought she was just offering to help Chen Rong in business. He quickly smiled, "As long as Rong is willing, I'll support her. Boss Qiangwei won't harm us, so I'm at ease."

"Do you trust Yang Chen and me that much?" Qiangwei asked with a mischievous smile.

Chen Bo nodded seriously, "I do. I'm poor and useless, but Yang Chen still cares for and helps me, unlike others who look down on me. If I don't trust him, I'd be no better than a pig or a dog! Since Boss Qiangwei is Yang Chen's friend, I believe in the saying 'associating with the wise makes one wise.' Yang Chen is a good person, so Boss Qiangwei must be trustworthy too!"

Qiangwei couldn't help but laugh, "You're more interesting than Yang Chen. You speak so eloquently... Since you said that, I'll take it as your agreement to let me take Rong. Don't say I acted without your consent later."

Chen Bo blushed and smiled, "No, no, I won't. Just a word, Boss Qiangwei, don't take it the wrong way... Apart from the president of our company, you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. How could someone like you do anything to harm us little people... hehe..."

"The president of your company?" Qiangwei's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she glanced at Yang Chen with a deeper meaning, "She must be as beautiful as a fairy, right?"

Yang Chen felt a cold sweat on his forehead and avoided Qiangwei's gaze.

Chen Bo, unaware of the deeper implications, said with admiration, "Yes, the first time I saw her, I was stunned, just like today when I saw Boss Qiangwei. But everyone in our company respects her, and many people idolize her."

Qiangwei nodded with a smile, then chatted with Chen Bo for a while before turning to Yang Chen, "Yang Chen, I need to talk to you alone. Are you free tonight?"

Yang Chen clearly saw the message on Qiangwei's face: "If you don't come, you're dead." He forced a smile, "I'm free, I'll definitely come, hehe..."

After handling Chen Rong's work arrangements, Yang Chen took the Chen siblings back to their apartment. Chen Bo was busy setting up a place for Chen Rong, so he didn't go to work.

Yang Chen, with nothing to do, decided to go back to the company to play games. It was too risky to visit Lin Ruoxi at the hospital, and Li Jingjing was likely teaching. Thinking about it, he figured going back to the company was the best option.

Just as he was about to leave, his phone rang. The caller left him puzzled at first, but then he remembered who it was—Tang Tang.

Answering the call, Tang Tang immediately said, "Uncle, where are you?"

"Is there something you need?" Yang Chen thought it was better to ask first; this girl could be troublesome.

Tang Tang said straightforwardly, "I finished my exams today and have nothing to do after school, so I decided to treat you to a meal. You promised last time, and you can't refuse."

Yang Chen remembered the promise and rubbed his stomach, "I'm not hungry now. How about later?"

"No way! Uncle, how can a big man be so stingy? Do you only come to keep me company if I treat you to a meal? I'm so bored on the street. Come and play with me, and we'll have dinner in two hours," Tang Tang pleaded.

Yang Chen found it hard to resist when girls pouted. He hesitated and suggested, "Why don't you go home? Don't your parents care about you?"

"Hmph, they're too busy to pay attention to me, the neglected child," Tang Tang replied.

"What about your classmates?"

"They're all little brats, so immature... Uncle, come on..."

Yang Chen felt a bit sorry for her. A pitiful child, neglected by both parents, just like he was when he was young. Despite her Porsche, her young heart seemed lonely.

"Alright, where are you? I'll come pick you up," Yang Chen decided. It wouldn't hurt to keep her company, even if it usually didn't end well.

"At the intersection of Central Third Street and Fourteenth Street, the crossroads. Uncle, hurry up! I'm wearing a pink mini skirt!" Tang Tang giggled and hung up.

Yang Chen sighed, "A little girl, even naked, isn't worth looking at," he muttered to himself, but he stepped on the gas harder...

Within fifteen minutes, Yang Chen saw Tang Tang, dressed in a cute pink outfit, at the street corner. She wore a sun hat and had a sweet, innocent smile, a far cry from the tough girl he had met at night.

Once Tang Tang got in the car, Yang Chen couldn't help but compliment her, "You look much better in this outfit than your previous weird style."

Tang Tang pouted, "That's the latest trend. But since Uncle doesn't understand, I'll just act like a sweet little girl in front of you."

"You and I have a generation gap," Yang Chen mumbled and asked, "Where are we going?"

"To the Zhonghai Cinema, to watch a movie!" Tang Tang said excitedly.

"You planned this?" Yang Chen felt he had been tricked, "Are you trying to play a trick on me again?"

Tang Tang bit her white teeth and pulled out two tickets from her white LV bag, "These are movie tickets from school. It's a patriotic film. I thought it would be a waste not to use them. Since I have nothing to do, I decided to watch it. Uncle, do you think I'm harming you?"

"This movie is good," Yang Chen saw the image of a national hero on the ticket and smiled, "I like watching movies about Chinese history."

"Why?" Tang Tang asked curiously.

"Because I don't know these stories," Yang Chen said matter-of-factly, "Understanding your country's history helps you love your country better. Your school's approach is right."

Tang Tang pouted, "It's all old stuff. Besides, everyone gets two tickets, but I'm the only lonely child in the class going, and I'm going with a creepy uncle."

"We can sit separately. You watch your movie, and I'll watch mine," Yang Chen suggested, driving casually.

"No way!" Tang Tang's face turned red, and she fidgeted, looking unusually shy for her age, "It's my first time going to a movie alone with a boy. How can we sit separately?"

Yang Chen's legs twitched, almost crashing into the car in front of him!