Chapter 1704: Chapter 1141: Promised to Another, Hard to Promise Again Luo Peng looked at his friends who all wore the same expression and started to laugh. “What’s there to ask? Didn’t I just start dating? Look at all of you, what, is dating embarrassing?” You have to admit, Young Master Luo is bold and generous. Dating is of course not embarrassing. Besides, Luo’s romantic history is quite colorful. Back in university, he was known as a playboy, with girlfriends all over multiple departments. But Jiang Chen and the others who know him well can sense that this time is different. “Luo, are you and Xia Wanqing together now?” “How should I put it…, sort of but not really.” “What do you mean by ‘sort of but not really’?” Jiang Chen asked with amused curiosity. “She definitely knows what I mean, but I haven’t officially confessed, so we aren’t officially together.” To this, Bai Zheli sharply remarked, “Luo, since when did you become so traditional?” You can tell he’s a top student. His choice of words is just superb. “Xiao Bai, after a trip to Japan, you’ve completely changed, huh? Do you often go socializing with Brother Chen? Haven’t you spent a lot of time in Kabukicho?” Bai Zheli, usually shy and introverted, didn’t blush. “Brother Chen didn’t take me, next time there’s a business trip to Japan, I’ll have to let Brother Luo show me around.” Luo Peng was stunned, then smiled in surprise. “It’s really you, Xiao Bai. You’ve grown so quickly.” When he arrived at the chairman’s office with Jiang Chen, Luo Peng felt relieved and then, with a smirk, he deliberately lowered his voice, even though no one else was around, “Have you already helped Xiao Bai with that?” Luo Peng said, “Shao Ge’er, at least in his hometown, had a girl he liked. But Xiao Bai hasn’t even dated once, not even a crush. Honestly, I’ve always been a bit worried. If he’s not interested in women, what would we do? Now there are more and more of ‘those people,’ and Xiao Bai is so fair-skinned…” “Stop spouting nonsense.” Jiang Chen laughed and interrupted him. “Accompanying Wanqing to see a psychologist, I’ve chatted quite a bit with the doctor. The human mind is very complex, and Xiao Bai never approaches girls…” “Has he ever taken off your pants at night?” Luo Peng paused, shook his head, “No, he hasn’t.” Jiang Chen pulled out a chair and sat down behind the office desk. Luo Peng also pulled out a chair in front of the desk, “After spending so much time in Japan, you really didn’t take Xiao Bai to experience some unique Japanese culture? Maybe letting him enjoy the beauty of it could open up a new world for him.” “You should sort out your own romantic issues first.” Luo Peng leaned back, sighed leisurely, “What’s there to sort out? Everything is destined, it’s best to just go with the flow.” Boss Jiang isn’t one to boss others around, but after all, they are sworn brothers. “Will your family agree?” Xia Wanqing’s internal and external attributes are impeccable, but there is one fatal flaw; her “background.” Luo Peng’s family is not an ordinary one, they might not be able to withstand it. “I don’t know, worst case, I’ll hide it. Besides, I’ve made something of myself now, if the old man pushes me too hard, I’ll just give up on the inheritance, let him give it to whoever he pleases. If I don’t take his money, he can’t interfere anymore, right?” “Your dad would be infuriated by you.” Joking aside, although Luo Peng is carefree, he is still quite filial, something like renouncing familial relationships is just talk, it’s not something he could actually do. He looked at Jiang Chen, suddenly sat up straight, arms resting on the desk, “Do you think my parents could accept it?” Jiang Chen shook his head. Seeing this, Luo Peng sighed, without real intention, and subconsciously said, “Jiang Chen, it’s still easier for you, you don’t have this kind of trouble.” “Not to mention your family, even an ordinary family probably couldn’t handle such a shock. In this situation, it depends on your tactics. I believe the greatest wish for all parents in the world is just one thing, that their child can truly be happy.” Luo Peng realized his slip of the tongue and immediately wanted to explain, but Jiang Chen’s demeanor made him suppress that urge. Having known each other for so many years. The other understands him, just as he understands the other. “You’re right, I’ll make time to take her home before the year ends, let my parents meet her, and see how they react.” “You haven’t even confessed yet, and she hasn’t agreed, but you’re already thinking of taking her home? Aren’t you moving a bit too fast?” Jiang Chen teased, “So confident in yourself?” “It’s not about confidence. It’s just a matter of breaking the ice. Would a girl casually go on a solo trip with you, a grown man? Feelings aren’t like business transactions that you lay out plainly; what’s important is that you and I understand each other, without needing to spell it out.” You and I understand. No need to spell it out. Jiang Chen suddenly went silent. “What are you thinking about.” Luo Peng tapped the table with his fingers. “Good luck then. If your parents agree, don’t forget my seventy million.” Luo Peng chuckled, “Back then, I didn’t ask you to pay; you insisted on redeeming her, so I don’t acknowledge this debt. According to our customs, the matchmaker’s red packet is generally 8.8 million.” “8.8 million? I threw out seventy million, only to get 8.8 million back? Isn’t that a huge loss?” “8.8 million is already at the highest tier; if you don’t want it, just forget it.” “I want it, why wouldn’t I? Getting back a little is better than nothing.” Luo Peng made a disdainful gesture, then checked his watch. Jiang Chen remembered this guy’s watch wasn’t this Nautilus before. “Yeah, Xia Wanqing gave it to me.” Though he spoke indifferently, Luo Peng deliberately turned his wrist to let his buddy admire it better. A few hundred thousand worth of Nautilus, to the two of them now, was really nothing. “You’re shameless to accept such an expensive gift?” “Jealous, pure jealousy. Why shouldn’t I accept it? It’s a token of her affection.” “With all the gifts you’ve given girls before, this watch could cover them all, right.” Luo Peng smiled, then said, “Even profiting.” “Alright, I won’t bicker with you. I have an appointment with a psychologist today; I need to pick up Xia Wanqing.” Quitting work early so confidently in front of the boss, probably not many managers nationwide could do that. Luo Peng stood up, paused, “Why don’t we grab dinner tonight? Xia Wanqing is quite grateful for what you did in Xiang Country.” “I wouldn’t want to disturb your alone time together. Besides, why would she thank me? Isn’t it you who should thank me?” “What, do you expect me to offer myself? This body of mine is already promised to someone else, it can’t be to you.” Jiang Chen laughed and cursed. Luo Peng chuckled, turned to leave, but suddenly a voice came from behind. Luo Peng stopped, turned around, curiosity in his eyes. “Earlier this year, you and Shao Ge’er selected some people. Besides capability, character is even more crucial.” Almost forgot business, Jiang Chen said, “Romance is romance, but we can’t neglect work.” “Send them to Japan?” Jiang Chen responded with a “Hmm.” Googlᴇ search 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝕟𝕖𝕥 Luo Peng made an “ok” gesture, “No problem. Actually, given the company’s development trajectory, we should’ve expanded a long time ago. I’ll first notify Shao Ge’er to start preparing.” Jiang Chen looked at him. Luo Peng smiled wryly, “Thoughts on what? Not being able to see Yuya Mimasaka in person? For artists like that, appreciating their work is enough.” Seeing him still looking at him, Luo Peng said, “You don’t think I’d be jealous of Bai Zheli, do you? His energy surpasses all of us; he’s the only one capable of carrying such a heavy load, I couldn’t do it.” Finished speaking, Luo Peng glanced at his watch. He turned and left, with a carefree manner.