Jiang Yi was all too familiar with this man, Stephen.
This fellow was a big shot in the Eagle Country's pharmaceutical industry. He held sway over nearly two-thirds of the country's pharmaceutical imports and exports. His drug research companies were spread across the entire Eagle Country, and even many neighboring nations had his drug research companies.
He was an old friend of Jiang Yi's master.
When Jiang Yi was in Eagle Country with his master, they even lived in Stephen's house, freeloading for a good several years.
Naturally, Jiang Yi's master had helped Stephen quite a bit back then.
In short, their relationship was extremely solid.
"Do you recognize the people on this list?" Dongfang Teng asked curiously.
Jiang Yi didn't answer Dongfang Teng and changed the subject.
"It's getting late, and I still have some matters to attend to. Please tell Dongfang Mei that I'll be back at the Royal Hotel tomorrow."
"Alright!"
Dongfang Teng nodded, hailed a taxi, and left.
After Dongfang Teng departed, Jiang Yi drove back to the villa.
Jiang Yi planned to meet Stephen directly when he arrived in the capital tomorrow to handle the matters Dongfang Mei had entrusted to him.
Then, he would try to see if he could cooperate with Stephen's drug research company.
If the cooperation was successful, Tiansheng Group could directly penetrate foreign markets.
Once Tiansheng Group's strength grew, even if his uncle made a move, Jiang Yi could easily deal with him using Tiansheng Group.
"Beep, beep..."
Jiang Yi's phone suddenly rang.
He took it out and saw it was a long-distance number from abroad.
Jiang Yi answered the call.
"Jiang Yi, is that you? I've arrived in the capital of Hua Xia Country. Come pick me up at the airport!"
On the other end of the line, a very stiff Mandarin was heard.
"Who is this?" Jiang Yi asked.
"You brat, you can't even recognize my voice? It's Stephen! After all these years, you couldn't even spare a phone call for me, and I had to come all the way to Hua Xia Country to find you!"
On the other end, the stiff Mandarin was heard again.
Upon hearing that it was Stephen, Jiang Yi couldn't have been happier!
Jiang Yi had originally planned to find him tomorrow, but he didn't expect him to call directly.
"Where are you?" Jiang Yi asked.
"I'm at the airport!" Stephen replied.
"Alright, wait for me. I'm coming to pick you up now!"
Jiang Yi hung up the phone and drove directly to the airport.
There was no traffic congestion on the way, and Jiang Yi reached the airport in an hour and a half.
As soon as he got out of the car, Jiang Yi spotted Stephen.
Stephen was wearing a suit and sunglasses, with two burly bodyguards behind him. Many passersby cast curious glances at Stephen.
"Great, you're finally here! I've been waiting here for ages!" Stephen said to Jiang Yi with a smile.
Then, Stephen gave Jiang Yi a hug.
"You've gotten handsomer, you kid!"
After the hug, Stephen sized Jiang Yi up.
"You've gotten much stronger than before."
"You've gotten much older!" Jiang Yi remarked.
"That's right, I feel like an old man!" Stephen shrugged.
Stephen was indeed getting on in years. He was around sixty now, his hair was thinning, and he had become a balding uncle.
"Get in the car, let's go to my place!" Jiang Yi said.
"No!"
Stephen shook his head and said, "I have quite a few things to handle besides seeing you. Find me a hotel to stay in for now. After I'm done with my business, I'll come to your place as a guest."
Hearing this, Jiang Yi felt a little puzzled.
Stephen was a man of great generosity. After so many years apart, he had expected Stephen to choose to stay at his home, but he hadn't expected him to suggest staying at a hotel.
Seeing Jiang Yi's expression, Stephen explained, "Many people came to Hua Xia Country with us this time. We've formed a tour group and will be participating in many activities. If we stayed at your place, it would be a bother to you!"
"Alright!"
Jiang Yi shrugged. "Since you want to stay at a hotel, then it's a hotel! I'll take you to the best hotel in the capital."
Stephen nodded and got into the car with his two bodyguards.
Jiang Yi started the car and headed for the Royal Hotel.
"Where are the other members of your tour group?" Jiang Yi asked.
"I came to Hua Xia Country in advance. They won't be flying to Hua Xia Country until tomorrow morning."
After speaking, Stephen continued, "I heard you started a company. After I finish all my business, I'll introduce you to the people in the tour group."
"Don't underestimate them. They are elites from all walks of life. Having these connections will be of great help to your business in the future. For businessmen, connections are indispensable."
"Okay!"
Jiang Yi nodded in agreement.
He had the same idea.
Even if Ye Yanran's company was responsible for hosting these business elites and tycoons, she would not be able to win them over.
But he, through Stephen's introduction, could easily make them part of his network.
Around eight o'clock in the evening, Jiang Yi took Stephen to the Royal Hotel.
As they entered the lobby, they encountered Dongfang Mei, who was about to leave work.
Dongfang Mei's eyes lit up when she saw Jiang Yi, and she walked over with a sweet smile.
"This young lady is so beautiful, she must be your wife!" Stephen said to Jiang Yi with a mischievous grin.
Jiang Yi introduced Dongfang Mei and Stephen to each other.
When Dongfang Mei heard that Stephen was a friend of Jiang Yi's master, she personally instructed her secretary to prepare a lavish dinner for Stephen and also booked the best presidential suite for him.
After Stephen had eaten and drunk his fill, Jiang Yi and Dongfang Mei drove home.
"You never mentioned your master before. Who was your master? Is he in the capital?" Dongfang Mei asked.
"My master has passed away!"
Jiang Yi said while driving. "He stayed in Mei Country for a while back then. I happened to be back in Jiang City at the time. A few months after I arrived in Jiang City, I received news of my master's disappearance. I rushed to Mei Country desperately to find my master, but in the end, I only found his body."
"He was murdered, and to this day, I don't even know who the killer is. This matter has always made me feel very guilty..."
Dongfang Mei, upon hearing this, did not press further.
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"When I was sorting through my master's belongings, I found a diary he had written. This was the last diary entry he wrote before his accident. It only had a few short sentences, telling me not to investigate the killer."
"He must have foreseen something happening and wrote this diary before his accident."
Jiang Yi took a deep breath.
Seeing the sadness in Jiang Yi's eyes, Dongfang Mei quickly changed the subject and said to Jiang Yi, "Although the tour group chose Ye Yanran's hotel, you at least managed to get Mr. Stephen to stay at the Royal Hotel. Mr. Stephen can't be an ordinary person, can he?"