Growth-type Super Rich

Chapter 259 - 198: Titans Collide

Seeing Gu Bai’s expression, the group of big shots quickly guessed what he was thinking. Wang Jianling smiled and stepped up to help Gu Bai out, saying, "What are we all doing standing around here like this? I’m sure many of you delayed your work today for the event, right? In that case, I suggest we find a hotel and gather there to discuss everything over dinner, how does that sound?"

Wang Jianling’s suggestion was quickly accepted by the group of big shots.

After all, they’re all prominent figures; getting photographed by reporters here wouldn’t look great, would it?

Mr. Gu Bai smiled at Wang Jianling and said, "Uncle Wang, you all go on ahead, I’ll catch up in a bit."

Hearing this, Boss Huateng asked, "Does Chairman Gu have other matters to attend to?"

Gu Bai glanced over to the other side, where the elderly Qian Shenggen and Jin Shulin, Yan Shen among others, were being assisted by the staff. He smiled and said, "Those two elders are my teachers; I have to say goodbye to them."

The group of people looked toward the two elders in the distance and nodded in acknowledgment.

Earlier, they heard Gu Bai’s introduction on stage, mentioning how Elder Qian Shenggen was his philanthropic mentor, so by etiquette, Gu Bai should indeed bid them farewell.

Soon, the group of big shots went ahead, and Gu Bai also turned and walked toward the two elders.

"Grandpa Qian, Principal Jin!"

Gu Bai ran quickly behind them and called out.

The two elders were sitting together before, likely already acquainted, and when they heard Gu Bai’s voice, they turned their heads simultaneously.

"It’s Gu Bai, huh? We were going to say goodbye when you left earlier, but you seemed busy, so we didn’t want to disturb you."

Jin Shulin smiled and said softly to Gu Bai.

The elderly Qian Shenggen also looked at Gu Bai with a face full of smiles.

"What are you saying? You are the elders, even if it’s saying goodbye, it should be me, the younger one, bidding you farewell."

"All the same, all the same!"

Yan Shen, who was supporting Jin Shulin, looked at the Gu Bai in front of her and couldn’t help but lower her head slightly, not knowing what to think.

Seeing her like this, Gu Bai found it amusing, but couldn’t help but tease her with a straight face: "Teacher Yan! I’ve had your WeChat for so long, why haven’t you ever contacted me?"

Yan Shen was taken aback by Gu Bai’s question, then wrinkled her nose slightly and said somewhat reproachfully, "Why should I contact you?"

"If you don’t tell me about how the students at Heba Village Primary School are doing, how can I be at ease?"

"Huh? Was that all for this?"

"What else?"

Yan Shen: "..."

Seeing such a pure and innocent girl showing her embarrassment before him, Gu Bai couldn’t help but laugh happily.

In fact, Heba Village Primary School, as a key charity project follow-up, has people from the foundation reporting to him regularly. He said this only to tease Yan Shen.

"Okay, Gu Bai, stop teasing young Yan. She’s quite sincere and takes things seriously."

After Jin Shulin spoke, Gu Bai also got serious, smiling and nodding.

"Grandpa Qian, which hotel did CCTV arrange for you? Are you comfortable staying there? If not, let me know, and I’ll personally arrange a hotel for the two of you."

Hearing Gu Bai’s words, Elder Qian Shenggen quickly replied, "No need, no need, the hotel is wonderful, very spacious, I haven’t stayed in such a great place my whole life, no need to change."

Upon hearing Elder Qian Shenggen’s response, Gu Bai felt his nose slightly tingle. How good could a hotel arranged by CCTV be? Yet Elder Qian Shenggen had never stayed in such a luxurious room all his life.

Noticing the emotional shift in Gu Bai, the elder smiled and said, "If you’re busy, go ahead. I’m having a good chat with Principal Jin; you don’t need to worry about us."

Jin Shulin also nodded in acknowledgment.

Gu Bai nodded. It indeed wasn’t ideal to stay long here, especially since the big shots had gone ahead. It wouldn’t do to keep them waiting for just him.

With this in mind, Gu Bai slowly said, "Then I’ll go on ahead. You two can go rest at the hotel, I’ll be in the Capital City for a few more days, and I’ll take you around the sights in Beijing then."

Jin Shulin laughed and said, "Gu Bai, don’t you think that just because I’ve been in the Celestial Province for over 20 years, I’m not a Beijing person anymore? I’m more familiar with the sights here than you are!"

"Oh, I forgot that Principal Jin is a local in the Capital City. In that case, I’ll have to ask Principal Jin to show me and Grandpa Qian around."

"Haha."

Before leaving, Gu Bai smiled and said to Yan Shen, "Don’t forget, you better join in when we’re touring the city, or I can’t handle taking care of two elders by myself!"

Having said that, without waiting for Yan Shen’s reaction, he immediately left the venue.

Yan Shen was initially frustrated, but after seeing Gu Bai’s departing figure, she was slightly lost in thought.

Jin Shulin remarked, "Gu Bai is a good child."

Elder Qian Shenggen echoed, "Yes, good kids like him are rare these days."

At their age, the two elders could easily tell Yan Shen had a good impression of Gu Bai and began to drop hints.

As she listened to the two elders praise Gu Bai back and forth, a line of frustration appeared on Yan Shen’s forehead.

"Grandpa Qian, Principal Jin, if you think he’s so wonderful, why don’t you just adopt him as a grandson?"

Qian Shenggen responded, "We aren’t fortunate enough for that."

Jin Shulin said, "If Gu Bai were my grandson, I’d definitely make you my granddaughter-in-law."

Yan Shen, blushing, said with a hint of dismay, "Principal, what are you saying! Let’s go, back to the hotel."

With that, she quickly left the venue.

The two elders shared a knowing smile as they slowly departed with the assistance of the staff.