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Chapter 173 - 173 174 Encounter (3)_1
Chapter 173 - 173 174 Encounter (3)_1
?Chapter 173: Chapter 174: Encounter (3)_1 Chapter 173: Chapter 174: Encounter (3)_1 “Yes, Mr. Liang.”
As Liang Chen walked out of the office, he somewhat worriedly turned around and added, “Unless it’s a call from home or about Jing Haohao, don’t ask me about anything else and leave all issues to be resolved when I return to work.”
The secretary was taken aback again. Jing Haohao – this name sounded familiar, like some celebrity. But why was the big boss mentioning her?
Liang Chen didn’t pay attention to the secretary’s surprise. He simply turned around and briskly walked away.
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He didn’t know why, but he suddenly felt an urge to visit Jing Haohao’s hometown. He wanted to see what the world looked like where Jing Haohao had grown up.
Or rather, Liang Chen wanted to understand Jing Haohao’s past.
Even though he probably wouldn’t have a chance to be involved in that past, in his entire lifetime.
However, he was still eager to know because he was tired of getting information about Jing Haohao from Shen Liangnian.
Liang Chen drove from Jiangshan City and it was not until around four in the afternoon that he reached Jing Haohao’s hometown.
In the small town, every household had freshly harvested corn placed in front of their doors.
A variety of animals such as chickens, ducks, dogs, and cows were lying on the edges of the streets.
As Liang Chen drove, he occasionally rolled down his window and asked passersby if they knew Jing Haohao.
Possibly because Jing Haohao had left the small town for too long, most people shook their heads. An middle-aged man eventually pointed out a way to Liang Chen, saying, “Drive eastward continuously. The last house is Principal Fang’s. He used to be the principal of the primary and middle schools in the town, so he might know.”
Liang Chen expressed his thanks. Following that man’s directions, he found the location.
Liang Chen parked his car by the roadside. Before he walked in, he suddenly remembered the two bottles of fine liquor stored in his trunk. He went to the rear of the car, took them out, and then walked towards the front door of the former principal’s house.
The front door was not locked, so Liang Chen walked in. The yard was quite spacious and quiet, and very clean. He took a few steps inside before he asked, “Hello, is anyone here?”
Only after asking twice did he hear the north room’s door open. A young woman, holding a baby, stepped out and asked, “Who are you?”
“May I ask, is Principal Fang home?”
The woman then turned around and called out, “Dad, someone’s looking for you.”
Within three minutes, a man who looked to be in his sixties walked out from the north room. He was tall and seemed stunned when he saw Liang Chen before eventually asking, “May I ask who you are?”
“Are you Principal Fang?” Liang Chen stepped forward, reached out his hand for a handshake, and said, “My name is Liang Chen. I’m from Jiangshan City.”
After speaking, Liang Chen handed over the two bottles of liquor he was carrying, “These are for you, just a small gift. I hope you don’t mind.”
Liang Chen was in luck, Principal Fang happened to love liquor. He instantly recognized the fine liquor in Liang Chen’s hands and his impression towards Liang Chen greatly improved. He promptly asked his daughter to prepare some food for Liang Chen and invited him to sit down in the house.
Principal Fang specifically opened one of the bottles of liquor that Liang Chen had brought and began to chat with him as they drank.
“You seem like you’re not from our town.”
“Yes, I’m from Jiangshan City.” Liang Chen personally poured a cup of the liquor for Principal Fang and asked, “I’m here today to ask about a person named Jing Haohao.”