Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 4 - 2 [Starting Strong?]_3

Chen Yan cast his gaze upon the individual seated across from him.

A sense of calm pervaded him; with his family's meager savings, there was no compelling reason for anyone to target him for financial gain or harm.

Furthermore, at this juncture, his curiosity had firmly taken the reins.

He stepped across the threshold.

Inside the expansive room, a gaunt old man, whose appearance was quite peculiar, sat on the sofa, offering him the sort of 'approachable' smile often displayed by prominent figures.

Wait, this face looks incredibly familiar!

He's alive!

The middle-aged man rose and extended a hand towards Chen Yan, a smile gracing his lips.

"Mr. Chen Yan? Hello, I'm Ma..."

"President Ma, your current visage is likely recognized by very few." — A few years prior, countless individuals online had affectionately hailed him as 'Daddy Sponsor', but in recent times, his reputation had unfortunately tarnished due to certain controversies, leading many to voice their discontent.

Chen Yan felt a flicker of surprise but remained outwardly unenthusiastic. Possessing a naturally reserved and indifferent demeanor, even in the presence of a top-tier billionaire, he felt no surge of excitement—after all, no matter how wealthy he was, his fortune wasn't being directed towards him, so what was there to be thrilled about?

Had Chen Yan encountered this influential figure just a couple of days prior, he might have put on a show of flattery—he had, after all, been reliant on the man's company for his livelihood.

But now...

Their relationship was notably straightforward: he was a provider of services, and Chen Yan was a valued customer!

Boss Ma observed Chen Yan, his smile deepening slightly. "Come, let us sit and converse. This is my inaugural visit, and I am unfamiliar with local customs, so I've made some rather random arrangements."

Laid out on the dining table within the room were several dishes representative of local delicacies.

Noticing the two bottles of National Banquet standard Moutai positioned at the table's center, Chen Yan arched an eyebrow.

"May we partake in some drinks? Let's share a few." Boss Ma gestured expansively, tilting his head. "Cancel my afternoon appointments; I will be joining Mr. Chen Yan for a drink."

Chen Yan appeared momentarily taken aback, then noticed a close associate standing near the sofa in a corner of the room. This individual, presumably a trusted confidant of Boss Ma, was a middle-aged man of ordinary appearance. Upon receiving Boss Ma's directive, he nodded, retrieved his phone to dispatch a few messages, and then resumed his quiet vigil in the room.

Chen Yan was gently guided to a seat at the table.

"Mr. Chen Yan, how old are you?"

"Twenty-two."

"Young and full of potential! Where do you work?"

"Uh..." Chen Yan glanced at the other man, paused in thought for a moment, and then replied with candidness. "I was completing an internship in the planning department at an advertising firm, a subsidiary of the Flower Raccoon System located in Jinling Prefecture."

"Oh? You are affiliated with our Flower Raccoon System? The advertising company under Jinling Prefecture, specifically the planning department?" Boss Ma's eyes gleamed with a hint of surprise and genuine interest.

"Not anymore..." Chen Yan stated, his voice measured.

"Why is that?" Old Ma's expression immediately showed a touch of disappointment.

Chen Yan's tone was even and methodical. "Nothing particularly significant; my capabilities were insufficient, failing to identify the crucial leverage points. I couldn't align with the upper-level strategic vision, nor could I effectively empower the company. Consequently, I initiated a process of self-optimization to remove myself."

His expression conveyed a clear message: the pretense was over; he was being deliberately sarcastic and expressing his displeasure.

"..."

Boss Ma paused, cleared his throat, and then tilted his head. "Investigate the advertising company under the Jinling Prefecture subsidiary. Determine who is in charge, and also the head of the planning department there."

"Understood." The inconspicuous middle-aged man nodded, on the verge of picking up his phone.

Boss Ma abruptly shook his head and waved his hand with a smile. "Never mind, there's no need for an investigation."

Catching a glimpse of the coldness in Chen Yan's eyes, Boss Ma casually added a concluding statement.

"Dismiss both of them."

Both!

Dismiss!

Them!

Chen Yan stared at Boss Ma, utterly astounded.

Was this ruthless approach typical of all capitalists?

Suddenly, a preposterous and unbelievable notion sparked in his mind.

Hold on a second!

A major figure like him suddenly seeking me out? And treating me with such deference?

Hmm........

Hadn't his grandmother always mentioned she had located him?

Could this Boss Ma... could he possibly be...

However, Chen Yan immediately dismissed this absurd speculation as he looked at Boss Ma again.

Considering my face! My appearance! My stature!

Just look at that peculiar, alien-like face and that petite frame...

He could never have fathered someone as large and robust as myself.

"Mr. Ma." Chen Yan consciously calmed his racing thoughts and took a deep breath. "I am uncertain as to the reason you dispatched people to find me. You... you are a wealthy and influential magnate, while I am merely an insignificant individual... This morning, I left my home without even brushing my teeth, dispatched by my grandmother to run errands. I find myself quite bewildered; could you perhaps clarify a few things for me first, please?"

Boss Ma's eyes suddenly narrowed.

He picked up chopsticks, grabbed a piece of cold cucumber shreds and put it in his mouth, seemingly casual, and asked, "How is your grandmother?"

"Hmm?"

Grandmother? Boss Ma knows my family's old Divine Woman?! Chen Yan took a deep breath, feeling anxious.

"Do you... know my grandmother?"

"Yes!" Boss Ma's answer was prompt, then with a low but determined voice, he said, "Back in the days, your grandmother helped me once."

Chen Yan: "..." Helped you once? Our mysterious old lady, what could she possibly help you with? Did she perform a ritual for you? Or did she give you some spell water when you were sick?

"Many years ago, I encountered a hardship, introduced through someone, I sought help from your grandmother for a reading, which helped me greatly." Boss Ma suddenly felt nostalgic, couldn't help but add a note: "Very greatly."

Wait a minute! Wait a moment! Chen Yan blinked his eyes strongly. Was our old lady's business extending to the Forbes list?! No... This whole morning, what's going on here! Did I wake up too abruptly today? It's a bit surreal.

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[Solemn Statement: The story of this book is entirely fictional, occurring in a fictional world, all characters or events in the story are fictional, not related to reality, and completely irrelevant to real life! (Serious face)]

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