The Glamorous Comeback of the Ousted Heiress-Chapter 796 - Send for appraisal on March 11th Bai Lians

Chapter 796: Send for appraisal on March 11th, Bai Lian’s connections_3

Chapter 796: Send for appraisal on March 11th, Bai Lian’s connections_3

He looked at Bai Lian’s research abroad this month, and even his dim eyes brightened a bit. While coughing, he nodded, “Very good.”

The assistant Yun added water for Academician Ma, and wasn’t surprised by the abundant praise from the academician.

Bai Lian was right there, and Academician Ma was already holding back.

Academician Ma was busy, and Bai Lian came this time to check on his condition. After seeing him, she went downstairs with assistant Yun.

When they reached the elevator, they happened to meet a middle-aged man on his way up. Seeing him, assistant Yun greeted, “Professor Ma.”

Ma Zhaoxing gave a slight nod to assistant Yun and hurried onto the elevator.

After the man left, assistant Yun explained to Bai Lian, “That was Academician Ma’s son, Professor Ma.”

Though Academician Ma had students aplenty, his only son was not outstanding, having no significant achievements in scientific research. He got his professorship largely due to Academician Ma’s influence.

Ever since his college days, Academician Ma had essentially given up on him.

As a result, the relationship between Academician Ma and his family couldn’t be considered good.

**

Xiaohen parked the car in front of the Academy of Sciences building and asked Wen Zhixia in the back seat, “Miss, is this the place?”

Wen Zhixia was visiting this place for the first time. Although the Academy of Sciences was marked on the map, ordinary vehicles were usually not allowed on this road.

Today was the first time.

She saw Bai Lian exiting the building from afar. The weather had turned hot, and today she wore a simple white linen dress, her skin cold and fair, with wisps of hair longer than her eyes, lazily hanging to the side.

“Here.” Wen Zhixia lowered the rear window and called out to Bai Lian.

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Bai Lian got into the car and sent a message to Ming Dongheng that he needn’t come over later.

“I’ll swing by the company on my way back,” Wen Zhixia closed her laptop, handed the milk tea she brought for Bai Lian to her, crossed her legs, and started chatting with Bai Lian, “First, I’ll deliver a document to my second uncle, then go to see your grandfather.”

Wen Zhixia hadn’t paid her New Year’s visit to Ji Heng this year yet. The Wen Family had been urging her to come over, but Bai Lian and Ji Heng had only just returned to Jiangjing.

She finally found an opportunity today, with the trunk filled with supplements and gifts for Ji Heng.

Bai Lian’s fingertips rested on her knees, wearing Bluetooth earphones with her other hand leaning against the car window. Thinking about Academician Ma’s situation, she watched Wen Zhixia sideways and said, “Whatever works.”

Wen Zhixia wanted to ask Bai Lian what brought her to the Academy of Sciences.

But seeing her deep in thought, she didn’t ask further.

They arrived at the Wen Family’s company.

The receptionist quickly activated the private elevator for Wen Zhixia. While pressing the elevator button, the receptionist seemed to recognize Bai Lian, stealing glances at her.

As the elevator doors closed, Wen Zhixia could still hear the receptionist’s almost imperceptible voice, “Seems like that miss from Jiang University…”

Since the last Pen and Ocean event, there had been no news about Bai Lian.

However, because Yan Lu just released a new song last month, “Flat Boat,” its popularity surpassed the previous ones by a large margin.

Exciting clips of Yan Lu from “Great Yong” were brought up again, with most featuring her wielding a long spear. Speaking of long spears, snippets from Jiang University’s Physics Department welcoming party became popular once more.

“If you became a celebrity,” Wen Zhixia turned to Bai Lian and spoke, “you would definitely be more popular than Yan Lu, and I could get you to be the spokesperson for our project.”

Sister Xin had said this countless times before.

Bai Lian made no comment.

**

“Ding—”

The elevator doors opened to the President’s office floor. Outside the private elevator, a group of people was waiting.

Two men and one woman.

Bai Lian had seen them all before, Le Yuzhang and Lai Chen, and the woman was Wen Zhiwei.

Seeing Bai Lian, all three were surprised but greeted her politely.

Bai Lian crossed her arms and followed behind Wen Zhixia, exuding a relaxed yet languid air of elegance.

Wen Zhixia was there to see her second uncle. Le Yuzhang eyed Wen Zhixia and, after a brief pause, politely invited, “Zhixia, we’re heading to Sijing, would you and your friend like to come along?”

Lai Chen’s expression shifted upon hearing Le Yuzhang invite Wen Zhixia, hesitating before looking at Le Yuzhang, “Yuzhang, this round is arranged by the second miss…”

Wen Zhixia by then had figured out Lai Chen’s implication. She had used the last opportunity to expand her social circle.

Because of this, Lai Chen and Wen Zhiwei became even more wary of her, “You guys go have fun, I’ll go to Alian’s place for dinner later.”

She was unaware of the intricate circles within the industry.

Le Yuzhang was Wen Zhixia’s fiancé.

Le Yuzhang had previously witnessed Bai Lian’s connections, and given the few opportunities to see Bai Lian, he had a tough decision to make between Bai Lian and Sijing this time.

Yan Lu’s endorsement deal was still pending, and today, upon hearing that Yan Lu was returning to Jiangjing, there might be a chance for her to appear at this gathering, which was why Le Yuzhang accepted Lai Chen’s invitation.

“Zhixia,” after weighing his options, Le Yuzhang spoke softly and diplomatically, “I’ll pick you up after you finish dinner.”

He didn’t want to miss this opportunity, but he also didn’t want to lose the chance to get on good terms with Bai Lian.

Wen Zhixia nodded indifferently, maintaining her ladylike demeanor on the surface.

Her smile and gestures were all meticulously planned.

Bai Lian looked up as if she hadn’t noticed Wen Zhixia’s attitude.

Once the three of them entered the elevator, it was only then that Wen Zhixia’s smile faded. She held back an eye roll and, carrying the documents, led Bai Lian into the office.

She handed the documents over to Uncle Wen the Second.

Only then did Uncle Wen the Second realize she had brought Bai Lian over.

“Miss Bai,” he quickly stood up and shook hands with Bai Lian, “Sorry for not greeting you at a distance earlier.”

“Uncle, you don’t need to be so formal with her…” in front of a familiar relative, Wen Zhixia showed more of her true nature, “you don’t need to be so formal with her.”

Uncle Wen the Second felt an urge to scold Wen Zhixia.

Upon learning that Wen Zhixia was going to Bai Lian’s house for lunch, Uncle Wen the Second regretfully did not ask them to stay for a meal.

He escorted them to the elevator.

Once again arriving on the first floor.

Someone had been waiting early at the elevator entrance for her.

“Miss Zhixia,” the leader was a middle-aged man, the manager of Wen Zhixia’s project team, as he approached with a report in hand, “Miss Zhiwei’s team…”

Wen Zhixia whispered to Bai Lian, “You go to the car and wait for me first.”

As soon as Bai Lian left, the middle-aged man continued, “Miss Zhiwei has hired Lu Su by paying double the endorsement fee.”

“Double? With that price, couldn’t they hire a top-tier star?” Wen Zhixia frowned, “Didn’t they get Yan Lu?”

Wen Zhixia and Wen Zhiwei, along with Lai Chen, each led a project that affected the shareholders’ allegiances. With limited funds, Wen Zhixia couldn’t compete with Wen Zhiwei’s offer of twice the endorsement fee.

In a short time, Wen Zhixia truly couldn’t find an endorser without any scandals to withstand scrutiny.

Even researching Lu Su took a long time for Wen Zhixia.

Next to the middle-aged man, a young person spoke up passionately, “Lai Chen is doing this on purpose!”

With Bai Lian waiting for her, Wen Zhixia raised her hand, “You guys go back first, I’ll think of a solution.”

**

Jiangjing Airport.

Yan Lu put on a mask and a fisherman’s hat and got into the nanny van from the rear.

In the nanny van, Ahuang, in the driver’s seat, handed her a coffee, “Miss Xin, do you want to go to the old city or Jiangyin first?”

Removing her mask to take the coffee, Yan Lu with cold and stunning eyes, replied, “Let’s go to Shanhai Apartment first.”

Shanhai Apartment?

Ahuang immediately set up the navigation to Shanhai Apartment and drove there.

“Don’t rush with the endorsement,” Miss Xin sat beside Yan Lu, “Miss Bai had inquired last time, go see her later and find out what she’s thinking.”

“I know,” Yan Lu flipped open the script.

At eleven in the morning, there was no traffic.

Nearing noon, the black nanny van finally arrived at Shanhai Apartment.

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Wen Zhixia watched Tang Ming and Jiang He play Go, doubting her life choices, until the doorbell rang. She perked up and hurriedly got up to go to the door.