Naming Technique of the Night

Chapter 1417: Chapter 775: The Crown Prince Regent

“What are you trying to achieve with this birthday party?” Qing Chen asked, puzzled.

“Why ask such a question,” Qing Ji replied flatly.

“Because I don’t quite believe that a cold and ruthless Qing Clan House Master would throw a birthday party without a purpose,” Qing Chen said. “Back when Jindai Yunhe captured me, and I drifted out from the Underground River, Zard was ordered by the Family Head to give me God’s blood, but he still didn’t rescue me. That’s when I realized that the reason I kept failing to escape along the way was because the Qing Clan House Master was secretly involved, insisting on sending me to Base A02.”

Qing Chen continued, “Of course, I’ve later come to understand why he did it, and I did indeed gain a lot. But from then on, it was destined to be hard to be moved by a sudden birthday party.”

In Qing Chen’s eyes, what kind of person was the Qing Clan House Master?

First thing: The other side first sent him to the Outer World, making him live almost like an orphan.

Second thing: Then, in order for him to take over a new authority, he was sent to Base A02 to win people’s hearts.

Third thing: During the disaster in City No. 10, many indications showed that the Qing Clan House Master actually knew the disaster would happen, yet did not prevent it in advance.

At least, the other side didn’t close the metal storm of the city defense system in advance, allowing Jindai Yuncang to trap everyone in that city.

Just those three things are enough for Qing Chen to see what kind of person the other party is.

Qing Chen harbored no resentment in his heart.

But such a person, who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, suddenly threw this supposedly redemptive birthday party for him; it would be hard to be moved, regardless of the other party’s intentions.

Qing Ji thought for a moment and said, “Perhaps he just wanted to do it and doesn’t need you to be moved.”

“What about my birthday gift?” Qing Chen asked curiously. “Since there’s a birthday party, there should be a gift, right?”

“Your birthday gift is that starting tomorrow, you’ll become the chairman of the Qing’s Group board, and you’ll enjoy the family trust dividends. Without doing anything, you’ll receive a dividend as high as 7.1 billion annually, with the authority to helm the Qing’s as an aircraft carrier,” Qing Ji said. “Surprised?”

The Crown Prince is managing the state!

It’s clear that the Qing Clan House Master intends to… hand over Qing’s power to him in advance!

But the problem is, the Shadow Contention hasn’t concluded yet. This move by the Qing Clan House Master is akin to declaring war against everyone supporting the Shadow Contention.

Qing Chen wondered, “He’s hurriedly setting up a matchmaking for me, throwing this birthday party, and even bearing the pressure to elevate me… How is his health doing?”

Earlier, he also heard from his elder brother Qing Zhun that the Qing Clan House Master wasn’t a Transcendent, and his health had been poor all along.

So the only explanation for these actions is that the Qing Clan House Master’s time is also running out.

Qing Chen asked, “Why have me take this position?”

Qing Ji said, “Saving and managing City No. 10 was a test, and you passed it.”

“What if I hadn’t passed this test?” Qing Chen asked.

“Then the old master might have let you fend for yourself, otherwise pushing you up would just be sending you to your death,” Qing Ji said languidly. “I do hope you quickly take over, so I can focus on my cultivation.”

“So, in the remaining ten days, do I have to handle affairs in Qing?” Qing Chen frowned. “I won’t let a position bind me here, only to die with regrets.”

“You can also cultivate your own think tank. With a strong enough team, you can act as a hands-off leader,” Qing Ji said. “What you need to do is only to conquer the wolf pack and become the new Wolf King. The Family Head’s various factions are all business and political elites; to conquer them, you’ll need more than just force.”

“City No. 5 is thousands of kilometers away from City No. 10; where am I supposed to find a think tank?” Qing Chen said. “What if I don’t accept?”

“You’re a smart person; naturally, you’d understand that with Qing’s support, you’ll achieve your goals better,” Qing Ji said. “If you don’t accept, then just leave, no one’s stopping you. If Qing’s is taken by others, this giant will always be your enemy.”

At this moment, the banquet hall’s doors were shut, and Qing Chen stood outside.

Inside, there was noise, while Qing Ji waited for Qing Chen to make a decision outside.

“If you decide to be the board chairman, push the door open; if unwilling, turn away,” Qing Ji said calmly.

Qing Chen thought for two seconds, then walked forward, and the mute waiters cheerfully helped him open the door.

Inside the banquet hall, all eyes focused on him, and the chatter abruptly ceased.

Everyone silently watched him, the young man in a suit for the first time, walking in with a tall, upright posture.

At this moment, Qing Chen was the protagonist in everyone’s eyes.

Bang, bang, bang, fireworks in the mute waiters’ hands burst, and only then did the discussion within re-ignite.

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At the border control gate of City No. 5, an official looked at the three people in front of him and asked the young man in the white hunting clothes, “You are from the Jindai Consortium, right? I’ve seen you on TV… Oh, you’re Jindai Yunlo, the noble son!”

As they talked, the upside-down metal storm on the ceiling of the entry-exit gate started to turn slowly, locking onto Yunlo, Yun Xiu, and Sorajima.

Jindai Yunlo cheerfully replied, “We’ve defected from the Jindai Consortium!”

The officer was startled; was this something he should hear? “What brings you to City No. 5… I don’t dare to casually approve your visas.”

Jindai Yunlo put his hands inside his hunting suit’s sleeves and thought for a moment, “Hey, could you call Ginkgo Manor and say Jindai Yunlo, a good friend of Qing Chen, has arrived… Of course, I don’t know if this message will work.”

Border control officer said helplessly, “Is Ginkgo Manor something of my level can contact? How about you wait here, and I’ll report up the chain of command, and when instructions come down, I’ll decide whether to let you pass?”

But just then, a black car convoy arrived. The officer saw the familiar license plate and immediately left the three, running to the car and saluted respectfully, “Sir, you can take the express lane; no need to go through this gateway.”

A mute waiter disembarked from the car and typed on an LCD board: My boss sent me to pick up these three and take them to Ginkgo Manor, let them pass.

Saying this, the mute waiter also showed the electronic beacon stored in the LCD board, connecting it to the gateway’s verification system.

Once confirmed as the real mute waiter, the border control officer let them through immediately.

Jindai Yunlo curiously watched this scene, “Wow, someone knew we were coming in advance?”

Jindai Sorajima analyzed, “Perhaps we got detected along the way.”

“Perhaps,” Jindai Yunlo smiled broadly as he headed to the car, “Let’s see where they’re taking us. Maybe they’ll hold a warm and grand ceremony.”

As he spoke, he signed to the mute waiter, “Where are we going?”

The mute waiter was taken aback, not expecting the guests to know sign language. His impression of the guest increased dramatically: Ginkgo Manor, today’s my young master’s birthday party.

“Wow,” Jindai Yunlo exclaimed, “We arrived just in time!”

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In the banquet hall, Qing Chen refused all drinks and food, silently observing the surroundings, and before he had a chance to engage in conversation, no one dared to disturb him first.

Only one person in this hall looked at him affectionately; when his eyes met hers, she was bashfully smiling.

Ke Rouli!

Qing Chen looked at Ke Rouli’s expression, feeling uneasy; could it be that Yi did something troublesome again?! Otherwise, why would Ke Rouli have such an expression?

The next moment, Ke Rouli holding a champagne glass walked gracefully over and softly said, “Boss.”

Qing Chen furrowed his brow, “Miss Li, I believe we made it clear before that there won’t be any more involvement between us.”

Ke Rouli laughed, “Yes, I understand. We’re in public now.”

Saying so, this ambitious person turned away, as if nothing had happened, indifferent to the harsh words Qing Chen threw at her.

Qing Chen wondered, what exactly do you understand?!

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Today, there are only two chapters with five thousand words. Sorry, my wife is nearing her due date, and there’s a lot going on at home. The schedule is a bit chaotic; allow me to adjust for a day, and normal updates will resume tomorrow.