Jiang Nan Fang Zhan Bei Jue

Chapter 177 Commemorative Photo

The mold was quickly modified.

Under Jiang Nan Fang's direction, ten products were produced.

She and the Ke Corporation's engineers took them to the lab for a simulated temperature rise experiment.

An afternoon passed, and the experiment passed smoothly.

It seemed the method was feasible, and all that was needed was to follow it from now on.

The main work of this after-sales service was basically completed.

Vice President Gao, preoccupied with other matters, prepared to have Jiang Nan Fang return to Nancheng overnight.

However, Ke Jing Yu detained them once more.

"You two traveled a long way to treat me to a meal, and I haven't returned the favor yet. It would be too rude to leave like this."

"It's getting late, don't rush off. Give me a chance to host you at my residence and express my gratitude as a host."

Ke Jing Yu's status in the upper echelons of the business world was akin to Zhan Bei Jue's in Nancheng.

Countless people couldn't even get a glimpse of him in their lifetime.

To have the honor of visiting his home, Vice President Gao naturally had no excuse to refuse.

"Mr. Ke, your words are too kind to Engineer Jiang and me. We are merely doing our jobs."

"Don't be so polite with me, it's settled then. Vice President Gao, lead the way, name a few dishes, and I'll have my household prepare them in advance. The two of you will accompany me back."

With the matter settled, the two could only agree to go to the Ke residence.

Vice President Gao rode in the same car as Ke Jing Yu, leading the way.

Jiang Nan Fang followed behind with Ke Teng.

Ke Teng was incredibly excited today.

"My dad always said being a celebrity was meaningless, that singing and dancing had no technical skill. I used to disagree, but today I finally understand."

"Technology truly has its own charm."

"Thanks to you, I got an introduction today. Even if I can't make it in the entertainment industry anymore, I won't be resentful if I have to return to inherit the family business."

Listening to his excited ramblings, Jiang Nan Fang said faintly.

"You rich people always take your blessings for granted. You have mountains of gold and silver at home, yet you insist on proving yourselves elsewhere."

"Look at the employees in your company. They study for over 20 years from childhood, and even if they excel in school, they might not earn high salaries in society. People are truly incomparable."

"So, is Engineer Jiang harboring resentment towards the wealthy?"

For a moment, Jiang Nan Fang genuinely wanted to use this opportunity to vent the accumulated grievances of the past two days through a joke directed at Ke Teng.

She needed to relax, to confide, to vent.

But she decided against it.

Ke Teng's carefree demeanor didn't mean he lacked intelligence.

Why should he indulge her?

"No, just consider me a cynic, someone who speaks their mind with a touch of world-weariness."

"I didn't prepare any gifts for visiting your home. What does Mrs. Ke like? I'll buy her something if we pass by a mall later."

Ke Teng's joking smile gradually faded.

He leaned back in his seat, looking dejected.

"She lacks nothing, so there's no need."

"Whether she needs it or not is your business, whether I buy it is mine. Isn't it customary to bring a gift when visiting someone's home?"

"If you don't tell me, I'll just buy something randomly. But that might be a wasted effort. Are you sure you won't help me?"

Ke Teng slowly turned his eyes to her.

"It's not that I don't want to help you. It's just that she truly doesn't need anything... My mother is gone."

Gone?

Jiang Nan Fang looked at his mournful expression and instantly understood.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know..."

"It's alright. It's been over a decade. I stopped caring a long time ago."

Although he said he didn't care, seeing his dejected expression when his mother was mentioned, Jiang Nan Fang knew it wasn't true.

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment, then she tentatively asked again.

"May I ask, was Mrs. Ke ill, or...?"

"She was ill. Cancer. She passed away when I was six."

For some reason, Jiang Nan Fang suddenly thought of his Tibetan Mastiff.

"So, the A Mei you cherished so much when we first met was left by Mrs. Ke?"

Ke Teng said, "No. After she passed away, my dad bought it for me specifically because he saw I was idle and bored."

"It was just a puppy then, like a mongrel. Who knew it would grow so big later."

Six years old. He was 24 now.

This meant the Tibetan Mastiff had accompanied him for 18 years.

And she had just... ended it.

Jiang Nan Fang suddenly felt like a terrible person.

"I'm sorry..."

Ke Teng interrupted her.

"Don't apologize to me. Didn't you apologize before? I'm telling you this now not for you to apologize again, but just mentioning it in passing."

"Don't worry, I'm a man, I'm not that fragile, nor am I petty. What's past is past, let's not bring it up again."

The residences of wealthy families were generally similar.

Spacious and luxurious.

Despite the many servants, they still gave off a cold feeling.

Fortunately, there were Jiang Nan Fang and Ke Teng.

With the presence of young blood, the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

Dinner wasn't ready yet, so Ke Teng pulled Jiang Nan Fang around the living room.

One moment he would tell her the story behind a painting, the next he would explain the background of an artifact.

Their laughter and chatter made Ke Jing Yu feel quite touched.

"Since his mother passed away, I haven't seen him this happy in many years. I didn't expect him to get along so well with young Jiang."

He looked kindly at Vice President Gao.

"May I ask, Vice President Gao, how old is young Jiang?"

Vice President Gao answered truthfully.

"She's likely a few years older than your son. As far as I know, she's 27."

"Not much of a difference, is it?" Ke Jing Yu was very pleased.

"A wife three years older brings a treasure. That age gap is quite good in Shangcheng."

Vice President Gao didn't know how to respond.

He had somewhat noticed during their time in Bali that President Zhan had been taking good care of Jiang Nan Fang.

As a gem among the science and engineering crowd, Jiang Nan Fang was always the center of attention wherever she went.

Unexpectedly, just one day after arriving in Shangcheng, she had also caught the eye of the Ke family.

This girl was truly extraordinary; she was destined for great things.

Dinner was as harmonious as the previous night.

Ke Jing Yu intended to improve his relationship with his son and persuade him to return and inherit the family business.

Seeing Jiang Nan Fang as such a good catalyst, and knowing that Ke Teng liked her, he decided to play matchmaker.

During the meal, whenever Ke Teng approached Jiang Nan Fang, he would openly take out his phone and take pictures of the two of them.

After dinner, Jiang Nan Fang prepared to leave, but he handed his phone to the butler.

"Miss Jiang and Vice President Gao are visiting for the first time. We're taking a photo to commemorate the occasion. Do you two mind?"

To have a photo taken with a magnate like him, anyone else would be overjoyed, so how could they mind?

Vice President Gao quickly pulled Jiang Nan Fang to stand behind Ke Jing Yu.

Ke Jing Yu turned around and pulled Vice President Gao over.

"In terms of age, you are of the same generation as me, so how can I let you stand?"

"Come, come, sit with me, let the young people stand behind."

*Click.*

The two kind-faced elders sat in front, while Jiang Nan Fang and Ke Teng stood side-by-side behind them.

The four of them, like a family photo, captured a harmonious moment.