Chapter 1141 - Promise
In Jiang Yuyan's office, Lu Jinhai and Jiang Yuyan witnessed how well Lu Lijun and Jake presented the project. Both knew what to do and were in sync with their respective parts. There was no sign of nervousness or hesitation, and the two looked utterly confident.
"These kids make me feel proud about them," Lu Jinhai commented.
Jiang Yuyan smiled, "They are smarter than what we expect from them."
"You did well by keeping them together," Lu Jinhai spoke.
"Coincidences came along," she commented.
Lu Jinhai looked at her. "Do you think I don't know? You always watched over Lu Lijun, and even before he could understand anything about his life, you had already planned for him. You know his friends are his strongest support."
"But we can give credit to him for having such friends," she countered.
"True. My both kids never had so many friends, but those they had are true friends," Lu Jinhai commented.
"They learned from their father," Jiang Yuyan said, smiling lightly.
"Oh, If I didn't hear it wrong, president Lu just praised me?" Lu Jinhai smiled too.
"Father is always a good inspiration for us," she said.
"Good to know my kids think so highly of me," Lu Jinhai added.
Just then, they heard the last speech from Lu Lijun, where he talked about what his grandpa said to him.
It surprised Lu Jinhai, "Wait! My father never told me this."
Jiang Yuyan laughed a little. "Because Grandpa already knew his son always followed what he had just told his grandson."
Lu Jinhai smiled lightly, getting the praise from Jiang Yuyand, and both focussed on the screen to listen further. Once the project from Lu Corporation was done presenting, they closed the screen as it would take longer to see the final result.
"They worked really hard," Lu Jinhai spoke.
"Hmm," Jiang Yuyan agreed.
Lu Jinhai paused for a moment and spoke. "Tomorrow...It's…."
"I'll be there, father," she replied, knowing what her father-in-law was about to say.
Lu Jinhai looked at her and stood up as he said, "Take care."
Nodding, Jiang Yuyan stood up as Lu Jinhai was leaving.
Lu Jinhai had no other words to say to her whenever it came to Lu Qiang, so he could only ask her to take care, knowing that particular day was the toughest day of her life.
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The project's presentation lasted till late noon. After a small refreshment break, the result was being announced, and everyone waited desperately to hear it.
"What are you two are thinking?" Noah asked, looking at his two silent friends.
"I'm thinking of seeing my wife back home today," Lu Lijun replied.
"I'm thinking what to ask from you, as you promise to give me something," Jake replied.
Noah Frowned. "You two. I sure need to go to Nicole today to relax myself."
Jake's eyes turned colder, hearing what Noah said. Before he could say anything, an announcer came to the stage to announce the result.
"Like every year, this year too we have lots of good projects planned by all the reputed companies and how they stood to their names. But as we all know, only one can be chosen for it. After going through everything and the jury's discussion, this year's winners are those who planned their project with the foresight for the future ahead and would benefit highly to our economy in the long term. The foresight they had and the way they planned accordingly were commendable."
The announcer paused as the curiosity arose inside the hall.
The announcer smiled. "Well, we all agree with what that young man's grandfather said to him. We all should work hard and use our authority and power to benefit the needy. This is how we all can grow symbiotically."
Hearing it, the trio sitting there got alerted as they could guess who that announcer was talking about but waited calmly to hear it directly from him.
"This year's winner is Lu Corporation," the announcer announced. There was a loud sound of clapping across the hall.
The three friends looked at each other, smiling pleasantly, and stood up as they couldn't help but hug each other.
"Finally, I will get to see my wife at home," said Lu Lijun in a low voice that only his friend could hear him.
"Finally, I can get something from him," said Jake, being equally happy.
"And finally, I can go to Nicole tonight," Noah added.
They had to go to the stage. Noah was about to sit back as Lu Lijun and Jake had to go there, but his two friends looked at him and held his hands to drag him with them. The three went to the stage where the host congratulated them and offered to sign the doc.u.ment of legal formality, which assured that they got the project.
Everything was over, and when it was time to leave, Mr. Wen, who was there as a guest with his few businessman friends, came to Lu Lijun.
The three friends greeted Mr. Wen and Wen Zac, who was with his father too.
"So, you won the bet," said Mr. Wen.
Lu Lijun nodded. "I didn't want to disappoint Mr. Wen by being a weak opponent."
Mr. Wen smiled and spoke. "As we decided, I won't sell Lu Corporations stocks."
"Thank you!"
"Is there anything else you want to add to it as I was the only one to decide the conditions of the bet and didn't give you a chance to say yours," Mr. Wen asked.
"I just wish my father to have his same old friend till the end," Lu Lijun replied.
"Seems like you underestimated our friendship to be shaken up by the mistakes of their kids," Mr. Wen countered.
"I didn't, but I want to be sure that I fix what I have shaken up," Lu Lijun added.
"Rest assured," Mr. Wen assured and asked, "You could have asked me never to think about selling Lu Corporations shares. I would have granted that wish."
"I believe Mr. Wen would never betray my father," Lu Lijun replied.
Mr. Wen just smiled as he knew the boy in front of was really someone really special. "All the best for the project," said Mr. Wen and left.
Wen Zac stopped behind to talk to Lu Lijun. "Congratulations!"
"Thank you!" Lu Lijun accepted it politely.
"Seems like my father is even more impressed with you," Wen Zac commented, and Lu Lijun had nothing to say.
"By the way, Liwei is leaving tonight for England," Wen Zac informed.
"Leaving?" It surprised him. "At what time?" Lu Lijun asked as he needed to see her anyhow. He didn't get to see her after the engagement day, thanks to her stubborn father, but he didn't know she would leave so soon.
Wen Zac looked at his wristwatch. "In the next one hour, she has a flight," Wen Zac answered and turned to leave as he had to catch up to his father.
Lu Lijun looked at his friends. "Guys, I need to go." The two nodded, and Lu Lijun left in a hurry.
"He could have taken us with him. I don't mind driving him there," Noah commented.
"Let him be. He must have a lot to talk to her," Jake said, and Noah understood.
"By the way, don't forget your promise," Jake commented.
Noah glared at him. "First, I was forced to make that promise. Second, for now, I plan to go to Nicole tonight so you can save it for later."
Noah turned to leave and heard Jake. "I don't want you to go to Nicole tonight, and I wish you to spend that time with me."
Noah stopped and glared at Jake. "Are you serious?"
"Very much!" came the confident reply from Jake.
Noah sighed, "I mean we are always together and spend time. What's there so new about it? You could have asked something to buy for you or whatever instead of planning to spoil my night?"
"You can't understand," Jake commented.
"Well, I don't want to even understand it," Noah countered.
"Are you that sad about not being able to go to her," Jake asked.
"Of course I am," said Noah, not thinking about even once.
"Then go to her," said Jake coldly and turned to leave.
Noah followed him. "But still, I will fulfill my promise."
"You can pass," Jake countered, continuing to walk.
"I am a man of words," Noah added and followed his upset friend.