"Alright, fine."
Seeing Secretary Liang's sincere expression, Lin Chen nodded and took the phone.
"This is Lin Chen, who am I speaking with?"
He asked into the phone with a cold voice.
He truly couldn't understand why the so-called Governor would send him such a precious gift when they had never met.
"Hahahaha, young Mr. Lin, it's Meng Huaide. This young Liang by your side is my son's secretary."
Meng Lao's voice on the other end was hearty and cheerful.
It was evident that after Lin Chen's treatment, his spirits had improved greatly.
"Oh? Meng Lao?"
Hearing Meng Lao's voice, Lin Chen finally understood.
No wonder there were armed guards outside Meng Lao's ward the first time he met him.
He hadn't expected his identity to be so astonishing!
"Mr. Lin, I heard from others that you wanted to buy that nameless bronze cauldron, so I took the liberty to have Xiao Liang go over."
"This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it!"
Meng Huaide's voice was full of sincerity as he explained to Lin Chen.
Indeed, if it weren't for Lin Chen, he would have likely been counting his days on his fingers.
But now?
Lin Chen had not only helped him clear his meridians but was also going to cure his old ailment of qi deviation. A bronze cauldron worth tens of millions was nothing in comparison.
He had even stated in the ward that from now on, the Meng family would follow Lin Chen's lead!
"Very well, since it's from Meng Lao, I'll accept it."
Upon hearing Meng Lao's words, Lin Chen nodded and agreed.
He had a good impression of Meng Lao, a war hero worthy of friendship!
"Excellent, excellent! Thank you, Mr. Lin! Also, in three days, I've booked the third floor of the Hangcheng Hotel to thank you for saving my life. Would you do me the honor of attending?"
Seeing that Lin Chen had accepted the cauldron, a great weight was lifted from Meng Lao's heart.
He knew that by accepting the cauldron, Lin Chen was acknowledging him as a friend!
"Yes, I will be there."
Since Meng Lao had personally invited him, Lin Chen had no reason to refuse.
Especially now that he knew Meng Lao's true identity, he might need the Meng family's help with future investigations.
"Very good, very good. I won't disturb you any further, Mr. Lin. If you need anything, just tell Xiao Liang."
"Understood, Meng Lao. Please take care and rest."
After a few pleasantries with Meng Lao, Lin Chen hung up the phone.
However, when he hung up, he noticed that everyone around him, whether it was Qin Wanru, Shangguan Ling'er, or even Secretary Liang, looked stunned.
"Lin... Lin Chen, was that the elder of the Meng family on the phone?"
Shangguan Ling'er, being the granddaughter of Shangguan Xiong, was accustomed to grand occasions, so she was the first to recover.
Although the volume of the phone call wasn't loud, they had heard most of it!
The person who gifted Lin Chen the nameless bronze cauldron wasn't just some governor, but the elder of the Meng family!
"Yes, it was. What's wrong?"
Seeing Shangguan Ling'er's surprised expression, Lin Chen smiled knowingly.
Indeed, he hadn't known Meng Lao's true identity at first. He only knew he had some influence, but he hadn't expected him to be the father of the Governor!
"N-nothing, I was just asking..."
Upon receiving Lin Chen's affirmative answer, Shangguan Ling'er swallowed nervously.
At this moment, she finally understood why her grandfather didn't care about any of the young talents in Hangcheng pursuing her.
But after Lin Chen appeared, he even supported her pursuing him!
Before, she couldn't understand why she, one of Hangcheng's four most beautiful women and the proud daughter of the Shangguan family, with wealth, figure, and looks, would need to pursue someone.
But this phone call made her truly grasp Lin Chen's formidable presence!
She had found Lin Chen's information through special channels and knew his whereabouts like the back of her hand for the past two days.
Only this afternoon had he gone to the hospital and lost contact.
She never expected that in just one morning, Lin Chen would have connections with the father of the Governor of Hangcheng!
And most importantly, it was Meng Lao who was trying to appease Lin Chen!
When their Shangguan family had tried to curry favor with the Meng family, they had practically begged.
Later, it was only because Shangguan Xiong had also served in the military that they hadn't been rejected by the Meng family!
Lin Chen's capabilities were truly terrifying!
"Alright, Secretary Liang, right? You can have someone move the large cauldron to the alley behind the auction house. I'll take it myself."
Lin Chen ignored the stunned Shangguan Ling'er and turned to Secretary Liang.
Although the cauldron weighed several thousand pounds, it was easily manageable for him as a cultivator.
However, with so many people around, moving it on the spot might cause a stir in the secular world.
More importantly, with the Nine Dragon Ring, he could easily transport the cauldron by finding a secluded spot and stowing it away.
"Yes, Mr. Lin. I'll go find someone to do it right away."
Hearing Lin Chen's words, Secretary Liang nodded quickly and went to make arrangements.
Qin Wanru stood by, frozen and bewildered.
She couldn't understand why a former convict, just released from prison, could gain the support of the Shangguan family in such a short time and now have the Governor's secretary personally attending to him!
It was only then that she remembered what he had said when she visited him in prison.
"I'm different now. When I get out, I'll give you a surprise!"
At that time, she was in a blissful relationship with Zhang Tao and hadn't taken Lin Chen's words to heart.
But now, she realized that he was truly different!
"Lin... Lin Chen!"
With this thought, Qin Wanru finally reacted and hurried towards Lin Chen.
However, before she could take two steps, she saw that Lin Chen was already surrounded by many people, heading towards the lounge area behind the auction house.
Seeing the obsequious manner of the crowd, Qin Wanru felt an inexplicable emotion surge within her.
"No! He's my boyfriend. I believe he still loves me!"
With this resolve, Qin Wanru made up her mind to win Lin Chen back!