Chapter 278
I must admit, the art of obfuscation does indeed become far more potent in the hands of Chen Pingrui. Ye Tian reflected that if he had enough money and a heart set on showing off, he would definitely come here to join the bustle. What he sought was not the wealth that could provide for a lifetime, but the prestige associated with Yalan; it was this face-value he craved.
"Mr. Ye, would you like to take a look at other places?"
Nangong Cheng, a rare double-surnamed individual, had been with Yalan since the days of Chen Pingrui and was considered a veteran here. He stayed on during the time of Sun Jiande, always serving as the project manager. Ye Tian remembered Zheng Xinru mentioning him, describing him as, "scheming at heart, with a face as expressionless as an old pig."
He was a fair and plump man, with an innocent face and a bit of a lisp, speaking haltingly, which made him seem even more harmless.
Ye Tian turned to look at him and said with a smile, "Since the moment I walked in, you’ve been of great help, Mr. Nangong."
"Hehe, Mr. Ye, you’re too kind. It’s nothing more than my duty."
Ye Tian nodded, then turned back to gaze out the window at the scenery, the blooming red flowers and green willows by the banks of Qingshui River, and said, "Mr. Nangong, you’ve been here for quite some time, haven’t you?"
"Indeed. All things considered, I’ve been with Yalan for about ten years now. May I know why you ask, Mr. Ye?"