Jiang Yi didn't know what to say!
Jiang Yi didn't want to continue this conversation.
He had made himself clear, but Stephen and Alice wouldn't listen.
"I came to see you today because I need your help!" Jiang Yi said.
"Tell me whatever you need. If I can help, I'll do my best!" Stephen replied.
Jiang Yi recounted the entire ordeal.
Stephen burst out laughing after listening.
"Jiang Yi, the business world in Eagle Country is different from China. This method of yours won't work. Besides, that fellow Tertle isn't a good person. You won't gain anything by going to him. He'll never help you!" Stephen said.
Jiang Yi was speechless!
Stephen could still laugh when he was in trouble.
This guy was truly heartless.
"Why didn't you come to me sooner?"
Stephen asked Jiang Yi.
"I knew you were injured and didn't want to trouble you, so I planned to handle it myself. I didn't expect to encounter someone as shameless as Tertle. I'm so unlucky today!"
Jiang Yi said helplessly.
"Even though I'm injured, I could have helped with your company's approval with just a phone call. But now, even if I call, it's probably useless. Tertle is a very petty person; he won't let your company's approval go through," Stephen said. Su Dan Novel Network
"Judging by your tone, you can't help me. I came here for nothing!"
Jiang Yi said with some disappointment.
He had initially thought that as long as he came to Stephen, Stephen could help him resolve this matter.
Now it seemed he had been thinking too much!
"I didn't say I couldn't help you!"
Stephen said with a smile, "This is a small matter. I'm best friends with the chamber of commerce president, Martin. As long as I go see him personally, he'll definitely help me sort it out."
"As for Tertle, the one you mentioned, he's just a mere director. In my eyes, he's just a nobody!"
Jiang Yi was speechless!
"But you just said you couldn't help me?" Jiang Yi asked.
"I didn't say I couldn't help you, I just said a phone call wouldn't be enough. I need to go see President Martin myself. He has to personally handle it to get your company's approval sorted out!" Stephen explained.
Jiang Yi shrugged.
With Stephen's words, he felt reassured!
But seeing Stephen's injury, Jiang Yi felt a bit helpless.
"You're injured like this, you can't possibly go see President Martin personally," Jiang Yi said.
"That's right!"
Stephen nodded, then added, "But it's okay. You can go to the chamber of commerce to see President Martin. I'll give him a call beforehand. When you meet President Martin, explain your situation, and he'll surely help."
"That's great!"
Jiang Yi smiled slightly.
He had thought this matter was unresolvable, but now it seemed it wasn't difficult at all.
Stephen picked up his phone from the table and started making a call.
After some pleasantries, Stephen explained Jiang Yi's situation to President Martin.
Because the phone's volume was very low, Jiang Yi couldn't hear clearly whether President Martin had agreed to help.
Stephen's call lasted a full five minutes.
After finishing the call, Stephen placed the phone back on the nearby table and said to Jiang Yi, "President Martin has agreed to help. He wants you to bring the necessary documents to the chamber of commerce tomorrow morning at eight. Remember, don't be late!"
"Mhm!"
Jiang Yi nodded.
"Why are you in such a hurry to start a company?" Stephen asked.
"I must get the company established before my uncle notices, and quickly develop my influence. If I delay too long, my uncle will find out about my plans to develop influence in Eagle Country and will definitely try to stop me, or even sabotage it. It will be much more difficult to start a company then!" Jiang Yi explained.
"That makes sense!"
Stephen nodded. "You should indeed speed up the company setup."
"That's why I can't waste a single moment!" Jiang Yi said.
"If you need any help in the future, just tell me. I have some reputation and influence in the business world of Eagle Country. I can help you a lot," Stephen said to Jiang Yi with a serious expression.
"Understood!" Jiang Yi replied.
"By the way, starting a company requires a lot of capital. If you don't have enough money, tell me. I'll lend it to you!" Stephen offered.
"I have enough money. Old Li has helped me save a lot over the years. This money is sufficient!" Jiang Yi said.
"Don't speak too soon. Starting a company is very costly,"
Stephen continued, "In any case, don't be polite with me. We are best friends. Your business is my business."
Jiang Yi nodded.
"Mr. Stephen, you are too kind to Mr. Jiang. Even I am envious," Li Tao said with a smile.
"What do you know? This is called investment!"
Stephen chuckled, "I know Jiang Yi. Jiang Yi is a capable person and will achieve great things in the business world. Moreover, Jiang Yi will eventually be my son-in-law. It's only right that I help my son-in-law."
Li Tao was stunned upon hearing this!
Jiang Yi was utterly speechless.
When had he ever said he would be his son-in-law?
"I will not divorce Dongfang Mei, nor will I marry your daughter. So, don't even think about making me your son-in-law!" Jiang Yi stated directly.
"You are too young!" Stephen said.
"What does that have to do with me being too young?" Jiang Yi asked.
"Of course, it has something to do with it. Because you are too young, you speak too definitively. Although I haven't known Dongfang Mei for very long, I can see that she is a very strong-willed woman, and one who is meticulous, especially in matters of the heart."
"I've been married many times and understand women very well! A woman like Dongfang Mei is not suitable to be a wife, especially not your wife."
Stephen pondered for a moment and continued, "So I can predict that you will get divorced within three years."
This statement made Jiang Yi want to laugh and cry.
Stephen's prediction had no basis whatsoever; it was pure speculation.
Moreover, Stephen's experience came from Western women; he didn't understand Chinese women at all, let alone Dongfang Mei.
The reason Dongfang Mei was so meticulous with him was simply because she was afraid of being snatched away by other women.
"I will not divorce Dongfang Mei within three years, so don't make wild guesses!" Jiang Yi said.