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"By the way, President Wang, why don't you tell me how you and Mr. Jiang met?" Wang Jingzhi asked again, a hint of anticipation in his voice.
Yun Tianxiao hesitated for a moment. Given the current situation, he had initially thought about exaggerating his relationship with Mr. Jiang, but he quickly decided against it and honestly recounted how he came to know Jiang Chen.
After listening to Yun Tianxiao's account, Wang Jingzhi's expression turned somewhat peculiar as he glanced at Yun Conglong. "You actually had a physical altercation with Mr. Jiang and lived to tell the tale. Impressive," Wang Jingzhi remarked, though it was unclear whether he was complimenting or teasing.
Yun Conglong felt quite embarrassed. Although he held a respectable position in the military, in front of his father and the leader of the Feitian Sect, he was merely a junior with little say. Hearing Wang Jingzhi's words made him flush with shame.
"Master Wang, back then I was indeed blind to the situation. Fortunately, Mr. Jiang did not hold it against me. By the way, Master Wang, how did you come to know Mr. Jiang? Is Mr. Jiang really a member of the Hidden Sect?" Yun Tianxiao asked, smiling as he shifted the topic.
"President Yun, if you don't even know Mr. Jiang's background, how would I? I've only met Mr. Jiang twice, but unfortunately, I didn't get to speak with him either time. This time, I'll have to trouble President Yun for an introduction," Wang Jingzhi replied.
"Then let's go meet Mr. Jiang now," Yun Tianxiao said without further ado. He realized that in Jiang Chen's eyes, the Feitian Sect was hardly significant; now that he had such a powerful ally in Mr. Jiang, the importance of the Feitian Sect in Yun Tianxiao's mind had diminished considerably.
"Alright, President Yun, let's head inside," Wang Jingzhi said as he looked at the door to the private room, appearing quite nervous as he adjusted his clothes repeatedly.
Yun Tianxiao initially felt calm but found himself getting anxious seeing Wang Jingzhi so tense. After gathering his emotions, he put on a serious expression and knocked on the door of the private room, his hand trembling slightly.
"Dad, why are you all here?" The door opened to reveal Yun Yuechan, who had dismissed the waiter from inside the room.
"We're here to meet Mr. Jiang," Yun Tianxiao replied with a smile before pulling his daughter aside to whisper something to her. Yun Yuechan wasn't overly shocked; after all, she had already heard many things about Jiang Chen from Lin Yin. Thus, it was no surprise to her that the Feitian Sect respected Jiang Chen.
"Master Wang, I'll go in and speak with Mr. Jiang first," Yun Yuechan said apologetically as she glanced at Wang Jingzhi.
"It's alright; that's only proper," Wang Jingzhi replied with a smile. The leader of the Hidden Sect appeared somewhat obsequious in front of Yun Yuechan.
This subtle expression further elevated Jiang Chen's image in the eyes of the Yun family.
Yun Yuechan entered and explained the situation to Jiang Chen. He wasn't unapproachable; glancing back at Wang Jingzhi waiting anxiously at the door, Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Come in."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jingzhi's tense face instantly lit up with joy as he led the elders of the Feitian Sect into the room.
"Mr. Jiang, I am Wang Jingzhi, leader of the Feitian Sect, here with my elders to pay my respects," Wang Jingzhi said as he bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle.
The elders of the Feitian Sect followed suit, each respectfully bowing to Jiang Chen.
"Alright, no need for such formalities," Jiang Chen waved his hand casually.
Wang Jingzhi straightened up but remained slightly hunched from the side view. Martial Artists were typically proud and maintained an upright posture at all times; for someone like Wang Jingzhi who had lived long enough to be indifferent about death, his deep respect for Jiang Chen stemmed from his absolute strength.
Only absolute power could earn the unwavering loyalty of a Martial Artist.
The atmosphere grew even more oppressive with the arrival of Wang Jingzhi and his companions. Jiang Chen remained silent, and Wang Jingzhi dared not speak, fearful of inadvertently offending Mr. Jiang.
"Master Wang, since you are here, please sit down and have a drink," Jiang Chen finally broke the silence after a few seconds.
Wang Jingzhi and the others looked astonished, nearly moved to tears. They sat down anxiously, filled with trepidation.
"You need not be so formal. Since we are at the same table, feel free to speak your mind. If you have anything to say, I am here to answer your questions," Jiang Chen said with a smile.
Despite Jiang Chen's invitation, Wang Jingzhi and his companions were too intimidated to express themselves freely. They exchanged glances, and ultimately, it was Wang Jingzhi who raised his glass and toasted Jiang Chen, saying, "Mr. Jiang, it is already an honor for us to share a table with you. We have no questions."
"If you have no questions, then I have a few for you," Jiang Chen replied with a grin.
"Please go ahead, Mr. Jiang," Wang Jingzhi straightened his posture involuntarily, adopting a respectful demeanor while feeling a twinge of anxiety.
"You've been in the world for a few months now as part of the Feitian Sect. Could you share your thoughts on the experience?" Jiang Chen asked casually.
The Hidden Sect's entry into society was initiated by Jiang Chen himself. Now that he was face to face with the leader of the Hidden Sect, he simply wanted to inquire about their situation. Regardless of how Wang Jingzhi responded, it would be acceptable. However, while Jiang Chen asked without much thought, Wang Jingzhi interpreted the question with great significance.
Could this question be a test from Mr. Jiang? If he answered poorly, it might even endanger his life.
"In these past few months of entering society, I have gained profound insights. I used to believe that martial arts could no longer exist openly in modern society. This belief was not just mine; everyone in the Hidden Sect thought the same way. After all, martial arts were seen as a threat to social stability. Yet now, just a few months later and under your guidance, Mr. Jiang, the Hidden Sect has entered society without any hindrance and has even received official support. This is something I never dared to imagine. The future glory of Huaxia Martial Arts is entirely due to your efforts; you are the savior of Huaxia Martial Arts. Otherwise, we in the Hidden Sect would have remained hidden until our eventual demise," Wang Jingzhi proclaimed loudly and earnestly as if giving a speech.
Having lived many years and possessing high emotional intelligence, Wang Jingzhi’s flattery was refreshing and insightful despite its nature.
"Well said," Jiang Chen nodded in acknowledgment. While he chose to overlook the flattery, there was indeed merit in Wang Jingzhi's words.
Hearing Jiang Chen's praise filled Wang Jingzhi with immense joy.
"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Jiang."
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