DreamersGN Chapter 122 Uninvited Guest
Chapter 122 Uninvited Guest
The four people entered the private room.
Chang You confidently took the menu and ordered only the most expensive items. The hotel owner personally came out to greet him, clearly indicating that Chang You was a regular customer and a VIP.
"Okay, two more bottles of Russian liquor, that'll do for now. We'll order more if we need more later."
The hotel owner smiled and nodded: "Okay, Mr. Chang, please have some tea first. I'll have the kitchen prepare the dishes and make sure they're served to you as quickly as possible."
Chang You was very satisfied with his boss's attitude and said with a smile, "Okay, go ahead."
After the hotel owner and the waiter left the private room, Changyou picked up the teapot and poured tea for Lu Changshu and Lu Ran.
"Hey, Lao Chang, you're too kind."
"It's alright. I told you you're guests today, so it's only right to be polite."
"That may be true, but Xiao Ran is, after all, a junior. How can he let an elder pour him tea?"
Changyou finished pouring the tea before sitting down.
"Old Lu, you're wrong about that."
"What was that line in the book again? It was something like, 'The most capable person is the teacher.'"
Chang Zilong then spoke up: "One should learn from the accomplished."
Chang You nodded: "Yes, yes, that's it."
Chang Zilong explained, "Dad, what this means is that learning cannot be judged by age or length of study time. A teacher is someone who is knowledgeable, not someone who is as you understand it."
Chang You slammed his hand on the table in dissatisfaction: "You think you're so smart, and I don't know anything?!"
Chang Zilong waved his hand: "Fine, forget I said anything."
"Uh-huh."
"Although the meanings are slightly different, they are quite similar."
"Xiao Ran is so capable. If we use making money and doing business as an analogy for learning, then he can definitely be my teacher. There's nothing wrong with me pouring tea for my teacher."
"Come on, Xiao Ran, let me offer you a toast with tea instead of wine."
It must be said that although Chang Zilong's father was not highly educated, his speaking skills were quite remarkable.
It's obvious that he's spent a lot of time honing his skills in drinking etiquette.
Lu Ran picked up his teacup and said politely, "Uncle Chang, you're joking. I was just lucky."
"Well, luck is also a kind of strength, and luck is the most important factor in making money and doing business."
"Xiao Ran, we're going to have a good drink later. Let's all drink as much as we want today. Don't worry, I've already arranged a designated driver."
Lu Ran took a sip of tea.
"Uncle Chang, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, I don't drink."
Chang You was stunned when he heard this.
At this point, Lu Changshu explained, "Old Chang, Xiao Ran has never touched alcohol since he was a child. Nowadays, many young people no longer have the habit of smoking or drinking."
Chang Zilong chimed in, "Dad, Uncle Lu is right. I'll quit smoking and drinking too."
"These things are very harmful to the body, and most importantly, they seriously affect physical fitness. Anyway, I will never touch them again, because touching them will affect my fitness."
Chang You laughed heartily.
"Haha, Lao Lu, it seems we really are getting old."
"Okay, it's definitely a good thing not to do these things. You're still big kids, so it's best to avoid them if you can."
Chang-yu knew better than anyone the harm that tobacco and alcohol did to the body.
So when he heard his son say he wouldn't touch it anymore, he was very happy.
It doesn't matter whether his son has a future or not, or whether he can socialize. As long as he, as the father, works hard and paves a path for his son, then the suffering he has endured will not befall his son.
Soon.
The food was served one after another.
After having a few sips of baijiu with Lu Changshu, Changyou said with a smile, "Xiao Ran, I heard you're planning to contract the barren mountains in the village to develop orchards, and you're even thinking of starting a company?"
Lu Ran nodded: "Yes."
"However, I don't know anything about growing fruit, so I basically leave that to my dad. I only provide the funding."
Chang You gave a thumbs up.
"That's amazing! I never expected you to be so successful, Xiao Ran, that you could even start your own company."
"Actually, the reason I invited you and Lao Lu to dinner today is to talk to you and your son about a collaboration."
"Xiao Ran, if I wanted to cooperate with your dad, would you agree?"
"I'll not only invest and take a stake, but I'll also contribute my efforts. I may not have other skills, but I'm good at attracting clients for the company. As long as you give me some shares and let me become a shareholder and manager, you can name your terms."
Perhaps fearing Lu Ran's rejection, Chang You hurriedly added this sentence at the end.
I thought Lu Ran would hesitate and say he would think about it.
But Chang You didn't expect Lu Ran to agree so readily.
Lu Ran nodded and said, "Of course."
"I'm currently worried that if I let my dad manage the company by himself, he might not be able to handle it. After all, my dad is the core of the planting technology, and he will be very busy in the future."
"If Uncle Chang doesn't mind being the deputy, the position of vice president of the company can be reserved for you."
Chang You swallowed hard and said excitedly, "I don't mind, I don't mind at all, of course I don't mind."
"Xiao Ran, thank you for trusting me so much. Uncle will toast you."
Chang You picked up his wine glass and downed it in one gulp, looking genuinely excited.
Lu Ran returned the toast with tea instead of wine.
Lu Ran learned from his father that Chang You was indeed a capable person, and a good person at that. Apart from his tendency to pretend, he was impeccable in his treatment of his fellow villagers and friends.
This can be seen from the high regard the people in his village have for Changyou.
At first, Lu Ran was indeed hesitant, wondering whether he should cooperate too deeply with such a person.
If the other party is unwilling to be subordinate to someone else and unwilling to work under his father, then it's something that really needs to be considered.
But now Chang You's attitude is clearly showing Lu Ran that he is willing to be his subordinate, and he is adopting a very humble attitude.
Even though she still pretended to be very generous.
But from the tone of his voice when he spoke to Lu Ran and the way he toasted her, it was clear that he was a person who could be both flexible and assertive.
They won't hold back or bow down just because you're a junior.
It would indeed be a good thing to have such talent at one's disposal.
So Lu Ran agreed without hesitation and even offered the prospect of becoming a vice president.
Whether it will be implemented or not depends on its performance.
At the very least, Lu Ran needed to confirm that Chang You genuinely respected him and his father.
Behind.
The four of them ate and drank, chatting and laughing. After discussing business, they talked about life, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.
But this pleasant mood was soon shattered by an uninvited guest.
"Hey, isn't this Boss Chang? Long time no see! You're doing pretty well!"
A man with sparse hair, a big belly, squinty eyes, and a slightly sleazy appearance walked into the private room and looked at Chang You, who was chatting and laughing at the table, with an inscrutable expression.
When Changyou saw the person who came, his expression changed immediately, and he became reserved and unnatural.
"Mr. Qin, what a coincidence."
"President Qin, come, have a seat."
Chang You got up and pulled out a chair.
The man referred to as President Qin didn't stand on ceremony and swaggered down to sit down.
He arrogantly tapped the table: "Chang Datou, pour some tea. It's been a year since I last saw you, and your eyesight has gotten so bad."
Seeing his father being bossed around like this, Chang Zilong immediately slammed his fist on the table in anger: "Damn it, who the hell do you think you are?"
The father's politeness towards Lu Ran was his own choice, and Lu Ran and his father were also quite polite to his father, so Chang Zilong didn't say anything.
But this sleazy guy came up to me with an arrogant attitude and made his dad do this and that. The reason he didn't directly do anything is because he has learned to consider the consequences now. If it were before, this fatso would have had a plate on his head long ago.
Qin Yuanheng's expression turned cold.
"Chang Datou, is this your son?"
"So insensible! Looks like you don't know how to teach them!"
"I remember you still owe me a bill, right? I recently landed a big order from a Mr. Bai in Chengjiang City."
"Boss Bai is planning to build an amusement park, and my building materials company just happened to be the one that took over. I was originally thinking of letting you come and have a bite to eat, so that I could not only pay back my money but also make a fortune."
"Now, I need to think about it carefully."
As he spoke, Qin Yuanheng picked up the wine bottle and poured three glasses of wine.
"If you can finish these three glasses of wine, I'll pretend that what just happened never happened."
Chang Zilong's face turned ashen, and he grabbed a plate, ready to attack someone.
But his father quickly stopped him. Changyou shook his head at his son and then prepared to say something nice to ease the tension.
Before he could even speak, Lu Ran interrupted, "Uncle Chang, who is this idiot? How can he be so rude, barging into someone's private room like that? What's he thinking, running around like that with just a run-down building materials company!"
Chang Zilong turned around to look at Lu Ran instantly, his eyes gradually changing from surprise to admiration.