Chapter 518: Chapter 245: We’re Friends, Good Friends!

I’ve arranged a chauffeur for Xu Li and the others.

Jiang Tao stepped out and pressed the down elevator button at the elevator entrance.

Ding~

Just then, the descending elevator opened.

Jiang Tao glanced inside and saw a few familiar faces.

"Brother Jiang~ Good morning, Brother Jiang. Are you heading out?"

"Good morning, President Jiang."

"Good morning, President Jiang."

Inside the elevator, Jiao Jingtong and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jiao, dressed in white sports clothes, eagerly greeted Jiang Tao standing outside.

"Uncle Jiao, Aunt Jiao, Jingtong, where are you headed?"

Jiang Tao greeted Jiao Jingtong’s family cheerfully as he stepped into the elevator.

Once he was inside, Jiao Jingtong pressed the close button, and the elevator continued its descent.

"Brother Jiang, we’re planning to go to the supermarket to buy some things."

"Jingtong is going to Beijing, so we’re preparing for her."

"We’ll count on President Jiang to look after Jingtong in the future."

The parents were somewhat worried about their daughter going far for work for the first time.

But thinking about the high salary Jiang Tao offered their daughter.

Jiao Jiankang and Cao Huifang were very supportive of her working at Jiang Tao’s company.

"Don’t worry at all, we’re fellow townsmen and upstairs-downstairs neighbors, Jingtong won’t suffer any grievances at my place."

Jiang Tao smiled, reassuring Jiao Jingtong’s parents.

He was truly interested in Jiao Jingtong’s talent and planned to cultivate her well, no way she’d be mistreated.

"With your words, we’re completely relieved."

"Thank you, President Jiang."

"Oh, mom and dad, I’m not a child anymore; I’ll take care of myself."

Jiao Jingtong felt a bit embarrassed by her parents’ constant advice to her boss.

Jiang Tao turned toward Jiao Jingtong with a smile and asked:

"By the way, Jingtong, Lili and Sasha are returning to Beijing this afternoon, there’s room in the car, would you like to go with them?"

"Ah? This... this is too embarrassing."

Jiao Jingtong actually wanted to go with Xu Sha and the others, having company on the road, but felt shy about hitching a ride.

"What’s there to be embarrassed about, as the saying goes, ’a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor’, your Sister Lili, Sasha, and Uncle Xu don’t treat you as an outsider."

Jiang Tao, with a warm smile, thought it proper to give his company’s "promising talent" a favor.

"Silly girl, shouldn’t you thank your Brother Jiang?"

"Then thank you, President Jiang! Having company on the road is reassuring; Tongtong has never traveled far alone. I even suggested old Jiao take a day off so we could drive her to Beijing. Now, if she goes with Lili, we’ll feel at ease."

Jiao Jiankang and Cao Huifang showed delight and gratitude hearing Jiang Tao’s offer.

"Thank you, Brother Jiang. What time are we leaving in the afternoon? I’ll prepare in advance."

Jiao Jingtong, no longer refusing Jiang Tao’s kind offer, looked at him with gratitude and asked about the departure time.

"Around 2 PM, just enough time to reach Beijing before dark."

With Jiang Tao’s words, the elevator door opened with a ding; they had reached the first floor.

Jiao Jingtong nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll meet with Sister Lili and the others at your place before 2 o’clock."

"Sure, I’ll give Lili a call later and let her know."

"Thank you, Brother Jiang."

"You’re welcome, I have a few things to attend to, I’m heading off now."

Jiang Tao waved goodbye to Jiao Jingtong’s family and marched toward the Mercedes G Wagon parked not far from the building.

"Boss Jiang is really kind and enthusiastic; Tongtong, you’ve found a good boss this time."

"Tongtong, when looking for a future partner, make sure he’s like President Jiang."

Jiao Jiankang and Cao Huifang watched Jiang Tao get into the Mercedes G Wagon, their faces full of admiration.

"A man as outstanding as Brother Jiang is hard to come by; he’s not that easy to find."

Jiao Jingtong’s gaze followed the Mercedes G Wagon driving toward the community gate, her mind filled with the conversation with Jiang Tao.

At 1 meter 82, handsome, amazing at running, career successful, and loves his wife deeply.

As Jiao Jingtong said, such an outstanding man isn’t easy to encounter!

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Jiang Tao had no idea he’d become the standard for Jiao Jingtong’s family in finding a partner.

Driving out of the community, his first stop was Baiyulan Hotel.

The claypot in Qiao Claypot doesn’t have legs and won’t run away.

The meeting with the manager of Yicheng Real Estate Agency wasn’t urgent.

The immediate task was to address the life-threatening crystal chandelier in Baiyulan Hotel’s main hall.

Though Bai Yulan Hotel has considerable backing, if an accident mentioned in a report were to occur.

The future business would surely face significant impact.

Of course, the business impact is secondary; human lives are paramount. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

A report that can save two lives, in Jiang Tao’s view, is more meaningful than earning money.

At 8:30 AM, the Mercedes G Wagon drove into the parking lot, greeted warmly by two security guards.

After parking the car, Jiang Tao stepped out and headed straight to Baiyulan Hotel’s entrance.

"Good morning, President Jiang~"

"Good morning, President Jiang~"

At the hotel entrance, two elegant hostesses in high-slit cheongsams greeted Jiang Tao with a smile.

Jiang Tao smiled and nodded, "Good morning, has President Bai arrived yet?"

One hostess replied, "President Bai hasn’t arrived yet; why don’t you come in for a while, and let Manager Wu contact President Bai for you."