Zhang Jiliang took a deep breath and said, "Thank you!"
Hou Tiantian's boyfriend, You Qingshu, stood up and put his and Hou Tiantian's phones in as well, saying, "I'll participate too."
Hou Tiantian was startled. She didn't understand why You Qingshu had suddenly changed his mind, but she dared not ask further.
Soon, You Qingshu's phone rang. Liu Haoyu picked it up, glanced at it, and smiled, "This is a familiar name. President Yang Shoucheng is calling."
Zhang Jiliang sneered from the side, "No wonder this brat didn't put his phone away earlier. He was probably up to something, trying to show off that he knows important people and has connections."
If Zhang Jiliang hadn't pointed it out, Ye Tian wouldn't have thought of it. He couldn't help but shake his head, thinking how tasteless Old Yang was to associate with such a childish person.
The call was answered, but it wasn't Yang Shoucheng's voice. Instead, it was a woman's voice: "Hello, I am President Yang's secretary. May I ask if you need to speak with President Yang?"
Upon hearing it was the secretary, Zhang Jiliang burst into laughter.
You Qingshu glared at him and stepped forward, saying, "Your President Yang invited me to dinner yesterday, but I couldn't make it. Please convey my apologies."
The female secretary was taken aback, "Okay, sir. May I have your name?"
You Qingshu: "My surname is You, You Qingshu."
"Ah, alright, Mr. You. I will certainly pass on the message."
After hanging up, You Qingshu looked at Ye Tian and said indifferently, "The Yang Shoucheng you mentioned, I have a good relationship with him."
Ye Tian ignored him, as even a three-year-old could tell he was deliberately putting on an act.
Hou Tiantian, however, looked at him with admiration and said, "Husband, you're amazing, you even know big bosses like President Yang."
You Qingshu said coldly, "Yang Shoucheng's level is acceptable. He is qualified to be my friend."
At this moment, Liu Haoyu's phone rang. He glanced at it and smiled, "It's my phone. Who wants to read it for me?"
Zhang Jiliang walked over, picked up the phone, and said, "I'll read it. This is from someone related to 'Uncle Ma'."
The call was answered, and an old man's voice came through: "Haoyu, about that matter you asked me to handle, I've already spoken with the military region. The person you mentioned will be promoted to division level this month."
Liu Haoyu smiled, "Thank you, Uncle Ma. I'll visit you another day to thank you in person."
The man chuckled, "Don't be so polite with Uncle Ma. Back then, if it weren't for your grandfather's support, where would I be today? By the way, how is the old general?"
Liu Haoyu replied, "Grandpa is very well and mentions you often."
"Haha, I must find an opportunity to visit the old general."
After a few pleasantries, they hung up.
Everyone was very surprised. It was clear that Liu Haoyu had a grandfather with a very high position in the military. Even his subordinate, 'Uncle Ma,' could casually promote someone to division level, indicating immense influence!
Seeing everyone's astonished expressions, Jiang Mo's eyes were filled with pride. She knew her boyfriend's background better than anyone else! The Liu family's influence was beyond their comprehension!
You Qingshu was also surprised, and his gaze towards Liu Haoyu now held a hint of apprehension.
Soon, You Qingshu's phone rang again. The caller was a deputy department-level official from the provincial government. They were very polite, and the conversation lasted for more than three minutes.
Ye Tian felt so awkward that he wanted to leave, but since Lin Ziyi wasn't leaving, he couldn't leave either.
Zhang Jiliang kept rolling his eyes, seemingly beyond words.
Suddenly, Ye Tian's phone rang. Zhang Jiliang smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, someone named 'Old Wu' is calling. Shall we answer?"
Ye Tian thought for a moment and said, "Yes." Since he had joined the game, he had to abide by its rules.
Wu Zongnian's voice came through the phone: "Little Ye, another ten billion has arrived. I assume that Jiang Zhenkun can't hold on any longer, haha."
Ye Tian didn't want to discuss it in front of outsiders. "Okay, I know."
Wu Zongnian had other matters: "I'll be leaving tomorrow. The provincial government's top official knows my identity and wants to host a farewell banquet for me. I find these officials annoying, but I can't refuse. Why don't you accompany me tomorrow?"
Ye Tian replied, "I'm also annoyed by officials. Find someone else." With that, he hung up the phone.
Everyone was stunned. What? The top official of the provincial government invited this 'Old Wu' to dinner, and he didn't want to bother? What's more, Ye Tian refused to meet with these big shots!