This dinner was obviously prepared for Chang Yishan. No one could take away Lin Chaotian's position as chairman, but Dong Bijun was very happy to be a guest, chatting with Chang Yishan about family affairs and work.
So Lin Chaotian was a man of few words because he didn't talk much. And Xiao Zheng ate and drank with all his might because he didn't have a chance to speak.
Dong Bijun focused all her energy on Chang Yishan from beginning to end, while Lin Chaotian was still tasting the white wine. Xiao Zheng was left to the side, and he became a freeloader in name only.
Last time when he came to the Lin family, he felt a sense of intimacy because he was accompanied by Lin Huayin. But this time, he, who came alone, suffered unimaginable coldness and indifference.
Why? How did it become like this?
It was very simple.
The last time was a show. This time, it was the real attitude of the Lin family towards Xiao Zheng.
Even in Ye Canghua's eyes, Xiao Zheng, who sat next to Chang Yishan, was so dull. Not to mention at this moment, sitting at a dinner prepared for Chang Yishan? At the Lin family's dining table?
He was even more ashamed.
But why did Chang Yishan appear at the Lin family today?
From Dong Bijun's attitude, it was not difficult to see that tonight's dinner was instigated by her. She was also the person who accompanied Chang Yishan.
So, why did she set this up tonight?
Thinking of all the things that Ye Canghua had said to him, countless thoughts flashed through Xiao Zheng's mind, but in the end, he forcibly suppressed them.
This dinner, whether it was just a simple gathering, or it was mixed with too many factors and purposes. For Xiao Zheng, it was all his own choice.
Since he was here. He should finish this meal in a down-to-earth manner. This was politeness, and also respect for the person who cooked.
"Yi Shan. You're not young anymore, right? "Dong Bijun was like a benevolent elder, asking about his well-being with concern.
"En. My nominal age is 29, "Chang Yishan answered politely.
"Do you have a girlfriend?" Dong Bijun smiled. "With your talent and ability, you must have met many young and outstanding girls in Wall Street over the years, right?"
No matter how prominent a woman's status was, it was only right and proper for her to ask such a question. This is their right to gossip given by society and God. Not like men. Gossip will be burned to death.
Chang Yishan replied with a smile, "Aunt Dong, you must be joking. I worked over twelve hours a day on Wall Street. Not to mention romance, they didn't even have the opportunity to interact with outsiders. How could I know any young and outstanding girl? "
"Is that so?" Dong Bijun smiled in surprise. "That's such a pity."
After a pause, she said meaningfully, "Do you want Aunt Dong to help you find a few good girls? Since you've decided to return to the capital, you'll need a woman to handle the logistics. "
Chang Yishan smiled and didn't refuse. He said gratefully, "Thank you, Aunt Dong."
After chatting and laughing, the sky outside gradually darkened. The servant turned on the light and refilled the wine. Aside from Xiao Zheng, everyone else was eating in a more elegant manner, so there was no need to waste the food.
The dinner lasted from 6: 30 to 8: 00 when Xiao Zheng visited. Taking into account the time before he came, the meal might have lasted two hours, or three?
He wasn't a person in the game, so he couldn't give an accurate time. But he still waited patiently, waiting for the end of the dinner, waiting for the Lin family to give him a chance. A chance to talk.
"Are you full?" Lin Chaotian put down his bowl and chopsticks and glanced at Chang Yishan.
Hearing this, Chang Yishan put down his bowl and chopsticks slowly and nodded, "Yes. I'm full. Aunt Dong's cooking is as good as a star chef's. "
"I have a project. Come to my study. Give me some advice. "Lin Chaotian got up and went upstairs. He didn't look at Xiao Zheng from beginning to end.
On the other hand, Chang Yishan got up and followed Lin Chaotian upstairs.
Similarly, he didn't look at Xiao Zheng. Or, from the moment Xiao Zheng entered the room, sat down, ate, and drank, his energy was focused on the Lin couple, not on Xiao Zheng, whom he had an unfriendly meeting with.
The two of them ignored Xiao Zheng, who was on the sidelines.
Maybe it was their style, but after the two disappeared around the corner, Dong Bijun said apologetically, "Your Uncle Lin has always wanted to find a financial expert to compare notes with. Finally, he got the chance. Xiao Zheng, please don't mind. "
Xiao Zheng squeezed out a smile, put down his chopsticks and said, "How could that be?" After a pause, he continued. He paused and continued, "Thank you for your hospitality. It's getting late. Please apologize to Uncle Lin for me. I'll go back first. "
"So soon?" Dong Bijun followed Xiao Zheng without hesitation. "Stay for a while? I'll ask the kitchen to make you a pot of tea. "
"No need," Xiao Zheng said with a smile. "I have an appointment. I won't bother you."
Dong Bijun sent Xiao Zheng to the door of the villa and didn't insist. She just said with a smile, "Remember to bring Huayin for dinner next time. Aunt Dong still has some dishes to cook. "
Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "Sure."
Then, he nodded to Dong Bijun politely and turned to leave.
As soon as Xiao Zheng turned around, Dong Bijun's dignified and gentle face changed instantly. There was no mockery, only ruthlessness.
Tonight. It was the happiest day she had in the past two years. She even felt a sense of achievement when she first entered the Lin family. Satisfaction.
But did she care about Xiao Zheng? She was known as the first lady of Yan Jing. Would she care about the vice president of a small company? Would she care about a young man with no foundation or background?
What she cared about was Ye Yuhua behind Xiao Zheng. What she cared about was Lin Huayin beside Xiao Zheng. A woman of the same generation and the same father as Lin Xiaozhu.
Next time, remember to bring Lin Huayin.
She came to the Lin family alone, not to freeload, but to beg.
It was still cold in Yan Jing in March. Especially the cold wind at night, like a sharp knife, cutting the skin inch by inch, which was difficult to resist. It made Xiao Zheng, who was used to the pleasant climate of Mingzhu, feel uncomfortable.
He tightened his collar. He was still laughing at the table for an hour and a half. He didn't want to laugh, but he laughed stiffly. He laughed so hard that no one knew what expression was on his face.
Anyone would be envious that he had found a good backer and a father-in-law who was unparalleled in the world. Along the way, Chang Yishan was not the first opponent to mock him for living off a woman.
And just like all the people who thought he was living off a woman, they all felt that without Lin Chaotian behind Lin Huayin, it would be impossible for Xiao Zheng to get to where he was today. There was no possibility at all.
But for Xiao Zheng, he hoped that Lin Huayin did not have such a father. How he hoped that she was not Lin Chaotian's daughter.
In the eyes of others, Lin Chaotian was his shortcut to heaven. But in fact?
Lin Chaotian had never been the driving force on his path. Instead, because of his hatred for himself, there were countless bayonets blocking his way.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
