Chapter 577: Chapter 319 I Disagree Over Here_2
The person didn’t go over but instead looked at Chen Feng with a face full of surprise. A smile spread across his face as he said, "Mr. Chen, what a coincidence! It’s an honor to meet you here. Are you also dining here?"
Chen Feng was taken aback for a moment, stared at him for a while, and couldn’t immediately recall who he was, which was a bit awkward.
The other person didn’t mind at all and continued smiling, saying, "Mr. Chen, I’m the chairman of Xiu Zhou Bank. I had the pleasure of meeting you once before."
After hearing this, Chen Feng suddenly realized and felt a bit embarrassed, saying, "Oh, so it’s Chairman Li. Sorry, we only met briefly before. At that time, you were in a suit and tie, and now with this casual attire, I didn’t recognize you at first."
Chen Feng’s words were indeed true. When he went to Xiu Zhou Bank to deposit money and apply for a super VIP card, Ning Wei was the one who guided and received him the whole time. The bank chairman named Li had specifically come over to meet him, expressed gratitude, shook his hand, and chatted with him a bit. Chen Feng wasn’t focused on him at that time, so he hadn’t remembered him clearly, and a few months had passed since then, so it was quite normal not to recall him immediately upon meeting again.
As for the other party, being a bank chairman and recognizing Chen Feng as a super VIP at a glance, it shows a good memory but is also expected. As the bank chairman, he might not remember others, but he definitely has to remember the bank’s super VIPs, as these VIPs are the bank’s big patrons.
"I understand, I understand. After all, we only met briefly, and it’s been a few months."
Chairman Li showed no sign of being upset, his face still full of smiles.
"Ah! Chairman Li, pleasure to meet you. What a coincidence to encounter the God of Wealth here. Haha."
Mr. Jin also noticed Chairman Li and quickly approached, stretching out his hands even before Chairman Li could react, shaking his right hand vigorously as if reuniting with an old friend.
Seeing Mr. Jin’s actions, Chairman Li’s expression visibly stiffened, somewhat displeased. Damn, he didn’t wash his hands after peeing, and he’s already shaking hands.
"And you are?" Chairman Li frowned at Mr. Jin, clearly not recalling who he was. At the same time, he forcefully withdrew his hand.
Mr. Jin maintained a gentlemanly demeanor and attitude, a spring-like smile on his face as he quickly introduced himself, "I’m Jin Yongnian from Jiuyang Trading Company. We met at the investment promotion banquet last month."
"Oh, it’s you." Chairman Li appeared to recognize him, but his attitude was clearly perfunctory.
The three of them were crammed at the restroom entrance. Chen Feng, of course, didn’t want to be there and immediately said, "You guys go ahead and talk."
Saying that, Chen Feng walked past Chairman Li and out.
Chairman Li immediately bade farewell, "Take care, Mr. Chen."
Chen Feng didn’t turn his head, just raised his hand and waved backward as a response.
As Chairman Li turned around, his smile disappeared, and he no longer looked at Jin Yongnian, walking past him straight into the restroom.
Jin Yongnian, however, didn’t leave, still waiting by the door.
When Chairman Li finished his business inside and came out, Jin Yongnian immediately greeted him with a smile, "Chairman Li, I applied for a loan from your bank a few days ago, but I haven’t received any response yet. Could you help put in a word for me?"
Upon hearing this, Chairman Li immediately put on a stern face and said formally, "The bank has corresponding rules and procedures for handling business. Even as the chairman, I cannot interfere. It’s best to consult with the staff responsible for loan business."
Jin Yongnian said with a bitter face, "I’ve already called Manager Guo several times. At first, he said it was under review, but now he doesn’t even pick up my calls. You see, this time the loan isn’t much, just ten million, with collateral. By the procedure, it should have a response in about half a month. Chairman Li, please, just help inquire whether it can be approved or not."
"Okay, I understand. I’ll go back and ask for you. Little Guo, right?" What Chairman Li said was tactful enough to make people think he would really ask. But in reality, only he would know if he actually did.
"Yes, his name is Guo Yunhe. It’s really troublesome for you."
Jin Yongnian was willing to trust Chairman Li, even if he had no choice. Now all banks are tightening their funds, so getting loans is not so easy for private business owners like them.
As he spoke, Chairman Li had already walked out of the doorway, and Jin Yongnian quickly caught up, pretending to ask curiously, "Chairman Li, do you know Little Chen? I saw you chatting pleasantly just now."
"Little Chen?" Chairman Li stopped, frowned, and asked, "You know Mr. Chen?"
Jin Yongnian smiled slightly, a bit reserved, and said, "Yes, he invited us to dinner here today. He’s pursuing my precious daughter."
"This... well, what a coincidence." Chairman Li immediately changed his attitude, showing a smile, "Then please lead the way, I’ll go propose a toast to Mr. Chen."
"Ah, sure."
Jin Yongnian was initially surprised, then delighted, and eagerly led the way. Before long, they reached the private room.
"Little Chen, Chairman Li is here. Pour a drink and toast him."
As soon as Jin Yongnian entered the private room, he first called out to Chen Feng, naturally taking on the demeanor of an elder.
"Dad, we didn’t order wine," Jin Xinyan reminded.
"Oh, right, then let’s use tea instead of wine. Little Chen, did you hear? Pour Chairman Li a cup of tea."
Chen Feng was a bit annoyed by his audacity, but after glancing at the dazed Jin Xinyan, he reluctantly stood up.
Chairman Li hurriedly stepped forward and said, "No, no, I came over specifically to toast to Mr. Chen. How could I let you toast me? Please have a seat."
Chen Feng, being one of their bank’s super VIPs with tens of millions still deposited in their bank, of course, Chairman Li dared not offend him.
Chen Feng obligingly sat back down. Jin Yongnian noticed this, his lips twitching slightly, and then he immediately went forward to find a cup and personally poured a cup of tea for Chairman Li.
Chairman Li raised his cup and said some auspicious words to Chen Feng, then also included the Jin family trio in his gesture, and drank down the tea. Then, with good sense, he took his leave, and Jin Yongnian escorted him all the way to the door.
"Old Jin, I understand your situation. Don’t worry; as long as everything is in order, your loan will be approved quickly."
At the doorway of the private room, Chairman Li’s words instantly filled Jin Yongnian with joy.
"Thank you so much, Chairman Li. You’ve really helped me a lot. I must treat you to a nice meal someday."
"If you want to thank anyone, thank Mr. Chen," Chairman Li said with a pointed hint, "Old Jin, let me give you a friendly reminder: you should hold tight to a golden son-in-law like Mr. Chen."
After saying that, Chairman Li patted his shoulder and turned to leave.
Jin Yongnian stood there stunned for quite a while before he raised his hand to touch his face and returned to the private room.