After Cao Feng's wedding, everything returned to normal.
On the second day of the wedding, Cao Feng returned to Lan Shan Villa.
Although Li Dong asked him to rest for a few more days or take Lin Meng on their honeymoon, Cao Feng was stubborn and insisted on going to the villa.
It was the same for Lin Meng. After Cao Feng went to Lan Shan Villa, she turned around and went to Dongfang Fishing Village.
The couple tried their best to do their part. What else could Li Dong say?
Although he felt that it was completely unnecessary, he couldn't stop them from going.
…
Because of his appointment with Hu Ming, Li Dong rushed to Emblem Garden on the evening of the 6th.
Chang Yueyue, who was following behind him, had an excited look on her face as she chattered non-stop.
Li Dong ignored her. When he arrived at the private room, Hu Ming was already there.
Hu Ming wasn't the only one who arrived. Li Dong's gaze quickly turned to a middle-aged woman who was smiling at him.
No matter how stupid Li Dong was, he knew that this was Hu Xiaorui's mother.
In fact, Hu Xiaorui's mother took good care of herself. She didn't look that old. People would probably believe it if they said that she was under 40.
Apart from Hu Xiaorui's mother, the other three were Hu Xiaorui, Hu Xiuzhu, and Tang Chunhu whom Li Dong had met previously.
Hu Xiaorui was the same as usual. She casually invited Li Dong to take a seat.
Hu Xiuzhu and Tang Chunhu were a little embarrassed. They lowered their heads and didn't dare to look at anyone.
In Pingchuan, Li Dong's secret was no longer a secret.
The two of them parted ways with Li Dong's car and almost caused Li Dong to get into a car accident. Although not many people saw it, it didn't mean that the news didn't spread.
In just one day, the people in Pingchuan who were well-informed knew about it. They also knew the identities of Hu Xiuzhu and Tang Chunhu.
One was the niece of the chairman of Nanrui Group, and the other was the son of the second largest shareholder of Tengxiang Group.
Two young and inexperienced boys had recklessly bullied Li Dong by relying on their family background.
Unfortunately, Li Dong really lowered his head. There was going to be a good show to watch.
It was normal for Li Dong to make things difficult for Hu Ming and Tengxiang Corporation on the spot. No one would be surprised.
However, Li Dong did not make things difficult for him. Instead, he suffered this loss. This was the real news.
Some people said that Li Dong did not dare to fall out with Nanrui and Tengxiang. After all, the strength of the two groups was not weak. In addition, they had the support of the Sun Family. Li Dong would not necessarily go against the two families for such a small matter.
There were also people who said that Li Dong and Hu Ming had a good relationship.
One was the chairman of the Jiangbei Mutual Aid Association, and the other was the vice-chairman. When the association was established, Hu Ming had contributed a lot. In addition, Li Dong and Hu Ming's daughter had invested in a movie together.
Li Dong did not have many allies in Jiangbei. At this time, it was okay for Li Dong to suffer a small loss for the sake of the big picture.
Of course, those who truly understood Li Dong knew that he was not someone who would suffer a loss.
It was not that no one knew what Li Dong had done in Beijing.
At the very least, many people knew that Li Dong did not give the Sun Family any face in Beijing. He had slapped the Sun Family's precious granddaughter on the spot.
At this time, Li Dong did not make things difficult for them. It was likely that he was preparing for an even more violent revenge.
No matter what others guessed or thought, Hu Xiuzhu and Tang Chunhu knew that they had provoked someone they should not have provoked.
Jiangbei's Li Dong. This name was not well-known, but they had at least heard of it.
Especially since they had stayed in Beijing for such a long time and had a close relationship with the Sun Family, they naturally knew about the incident where Sun Manman had been slapped.
In the past, when they had a meal with Sun Manman in Beijing, they had said many bad things about Li Dong, including things like helping him get revenge.
Who would have thought that the prophecy would come true. Not long after the two of them arrived at the plains, they really met this person.
That day, Li Dong bowed his head in defeat and drove away.
At first, the two of them did not think much of it. However, when the news spread, and Hu Ming passed it to them, no matter how stupid they were, they knew that Li Dong was not the big idiot they had imagined him to be. This guy must be holding back.
Moreover, he did not need to do this personally. No matter what, Hu Ming would not sit by and do nothing.
As expected, when Li Dong sat down, Hu Ming smiled and said, "General Manager Li, I have heard about Xiuzhu and Chunhu. We are family, but we do not know each other. This time, we have become a joke in front of Pingchuan's friends. "
Hu Ming said it casually as if it was not a big deal.
Li Dong was not in a hurry to speak. He smiled and nodded.
After a while, Hu Ming's tone changed. He looked at Hu Xiuzhu and Tang Chunhu and said, "Even if we are family, we should at least respect each other. Don't get into General Manager Li's car. This is a mistake. If you refuse to admit your mistake, it is even worse! Xiuzhu, your father passed away early. All these years, I have always treated you like my own daughter. If you make a mistake, it is because I, as your uncle, did not teach you well! We will talk about the matter between me and General Manager Li later. Come over and apologize to General Manager Li and General Manager Li's sister. I do not believe that our Hu Family's upbringing has fallen to this level! "
Although Hu Ming's words were not harsh, Hu Xiuzhu's face changed.
Looking at Li Dong, Hu Xiuzhu did not have the arrogance from before. She immediately walked forward and said with her head lowered, "General Manager Li, and this sister, I am sorry. It was my fault last time. I should not have been so stubborn. I am sorry. I hope you can forgive me. "
Li Dong did not say a word. After a while, he smiled and said, "Chief Hu, you are too much. It was just a small matter. You make it sound like I, Li Dong, am not tolerant of others. Am I that narrow-minded? Chief Hu, you are slapping my face. "
Hu Ming shook his head and said seriously, "I am sincere! This is not just a matter of face. It is related to the Hu Family's reputation. Xiuzhu is not a bad child. It is just that I have spoiled her too much these few years. Moreover, Xiuzhu's aunt is busy with work and did not have much time to discipline her. If I do not make her realize her mistake now, she will make a bigger mistake in the future. That's why I asked her to apologize to you. That's also from the bottom of her heart. President Li, if you feel that there's something wrong, just say it! I don't believe that I can't discipline my own daughter! "
After Hu Ming finished speaking, Sun Yuee, who was sitting beside him, also said with an apologetic expression, "It's all my fault for not being strict enough. I have let General Manager Li see a joke. I am here to apologize to General Manager Li on behalf of the two children. Chunhu, although you are not a member of the Hu Family, and I have no right to control you, you can be considered half a member of the Hu Family since you have talked to Xiuzhu. Auntie wants you to apologize to General Manager Li. Do you have any objections? "
Tang Chunhu, who was standing to the side, had an awkward expression on his face. When Sun Yuee spoke, Tang Chunhu immediately said, "Of course, of course. I know that I am in the wrong. General Manager Li, and this sister, it's all my fault that I am muddle-headed and caused trouble for everyone. I am sorry that the two of you do not hold grudges against me. I will definitely change next time! "
Li Dong looked at the two of them with a smile and did not say much. He said in a flat tone, "It's alright. It's just a small matter. If it wasn't for Chief Hu, I would have forgotten about it. Since the two of you are so sincere, if I still hold grudges against you, wouldn't that make me seem petty? "
Hearing Li Dong say this, the two of them heaved a sigh of relief.
Just as they were relieved, they heard Li Dong say, "But it doesn't matter to me, but my sister has hurt her head …"
Tang Chunhu and Hu Ming looked aggrieved. What happened to not holding grudges against him?
He said nice things at first, but then he turned around and found excuses. This guy was indeed the same as the rumors said. He was unforgiving when he was in the right, and unforgiving when he was in the wrong.
Li Dong ignored them and said with a smile, "It's still a little troublesome to deal with a head injury. But we are all family, so there is no point in talking about this. It's just that Yueyue said that your car looks more suitable for a ride. Maybe after a ride, Yueyue's headache will go away? "
Once he said this, everyone was not a fool. Who did not understand what he meant?
Tang Chunhu was a little depressed, and Hu Xiuzhu was even more aggrieved. However, Hu Ming laughed and said, "Since the little girl likes it, then take it. Xiuzhu, remember to send the car to General Manager Li's younger sister. Do you understand? "
"Got it."
When Hu Xiuzhu saw Chang Yueyue looking at her excitedly, she felt even more aggrieved and reluctantly replied.
It was time for the matter to come to an end.
Hu Ming actually knew what Li Dong meant. To be honest, they did not take a second-hand car to heart.
But on the surface, they had to let Li Dong off.
Tonight's apology was a private matter. Outsiders might not know about it.
Li Dong had lost face, so he had to make up for it. Otherwise, others would think that he was really afraid of Hu Ming.
And Hu Ming did not want to fight for the limelight. At his age, he had been in the business world for so many years. What could he not accept?
If he compensated the car to Li Dong, it would give Li Dong a way out. The two of them could get along as usual without any barriers.
After apologizing, Hu Ming smiled and said, "Xiaorui, accompany your sister and General Manager Li's younger sister to the inner room to eat. Your mother and I will accompany General Manager Li to talk."
When Li Dong heard this, he said to Chang Yueyue, "Go and play with your sister Xiaorui. Children should not listen to adults."
Li Dong's words had knocked down all the people in the room.
Tang Chunhu and Hu Xiuzhu were depressed. This guy was really narrow-minded. No wonder even Sun Manman was beaten up. With his narrow-mindedness and Sun Manman's personality, it would be strange if she did not get beaten up.
Although the two of them muttered, they did not dare to refute him.
Hu Xiaorui and Chang Yueyue did not care. When Hu Ming and Li Dong finished speaking, the two of them stood up and walked into the inner room with Hu Xiuzhu and the others.
After they left, Hu Ming smiled and said, "Let me formally introduce you. This is my wife, Xiaorui's mother, Sun Yuee, the chairman of Tengxiang Corporation."
Sun Yuee could not help but laugh when Hu Ming addressed her as Madam.
Li Dong was not surprised. He stood up and stretched out his hand. "General Manager Sun, hello. I'm Li Dong!"
"General Manager Li, sit down and talk. Also, don't call me General Manager Sun. Since you and Xiaorui are friends, I'll take advantage of you. Just call me Auntie." Sun Yuee also stood up and shook hands with him. Then, she said with a smile.
Li Dong smiled when he heard this. "Then I won't stand on ceremony. To be honest, General Manager Sun is so young. I really don't dare to call you Auntie. Since General Manager Sun said it yourself, don't be offended if I call you Auntie. "
"You young people are good at talking. Auntie's face is turning red."
Sun Yuee rebuked. Hu Ming coughed dryly and said, "Both of you, just be polite. You're calling me Auntie's nephew. I'm a generation lower than you for no reason."
Li Dong and Sun Yuee immediately laughed.
After laughing, the few of them began to eat and drink. They did not talk about anything serious.
After three rounds of drinking, Hu Ming coughed softly and said, "General Manager Li …"
"Don't call me Auntie. Uncle Hu, you're embarrassing me by calling me General Manager Li. Just call me by my name." Li Dong interrupted with a smile.
Hu Ming laughed and said, "Look, I'm used to it. Li Dong it is. Li Dong it is. It's fine as long as you don't have any objections."
Hu Ming did not care too much about the way he addressed him. They were all people in the business world. The way they addressed him did not mean anything.
For the sake of profits, some people could call you father in front of you. Then, they would stab you in the back. This kind of thing was too common.
After a few simple opening remarks, Hu Ming got to the point. "Li Dong, your Auntie Sun controls Tengxiang Group. Her main business is food wholesale and construction. So, this time, I want to help you …"
After Hu Ming finished speaking, Li Dong finally knew what he wanted to talk to him about.
Tengxiang Group's main business had a lot of overlap with Far away.
There was no need to talk about food wholesale. Supermarkets could definitely use it.
As for the construction industry, it did not seem to have much to do with Li Dong. However, since Hu Ming had mentioned it, he must have his reasons.
This time, Far Away and Suning had invested a few billion yuan in Beijing and Tianjin. Someone had to renovate the shops.
In addition, both parties might invest in the construction of some shopping malls. The main projects of Suning and Far Away had their own real estate companies. Of course, they did not need outsiders.
However, both parties did not have much involvement in the interior design.
Even though the main project could not be completed, and the profits from the interior design were not high, the investment of a few billion yuan was probably no less than five to six hundred million yuan.
A five to six hundred million yuan project, and the profits from the renovation industry were not low to begin with.
If Tengxiang could win the cooperation project between Far Away and Suning, not only would it be a problem of profits, but its reputation would also rise.
Apart from that, if they could take over the supply from Far Away and Tianjin, the profits would be even more significant.
Nanrui was in the foreign trade industry, while Tengxiang was in the food wholesale industry. Both parties were actually in a supply chain relationship. Many of the imported and exported goods were provided by Nanrui to Tengxiang.
This way, if both parties reached an agreement, Nanrui would also benefit.
There were hundreds of shops, and the amount of goods needed was not a small amount. With this deal, Tengxiang probably would not need to worry about sales for the next few years.
The profits and funds involved could reach up to a few billion yuan. This was also the reason why Hu Ming looked for him seriously.
Otherwise, with Hu Ming's personality, he wouldn't have approached Li Dong to discuss business matters.
Far Away was in Jiangbei and Huadong in the past.
Now that Far Away was opening stores in Beijing and Tianjin, it was a business right under their noses. Naturally, Sun Yuee wanted to take this opportunity to get involved.
Li Dong waited for him to finish and was not in a hurry to reply. Instead, he tapped the table lightly and thought about the pros and cons.
Of course, there were pros and cons to this.
Needless to say, in order to win this business, Sun Yuee would not be stingy. He would definitely help what needed to be helped and give in what needed to be given.
Not only that, but Li Dong would also use this opportunity to combine Far Away's business with Nanrui and the Sun family.
This way, a relatively stable alliance would naturally be formed.
However, sometimes the pros and cons were equal. If Li Dong agreed, both parties would form an alliance, but Li Dong's escape route would be controlled by Tengxiang.
A single supplier. This was what Hu Ming and Sun Yuee wanted.
If they controlled their own supply channels, Li Dong would be in for a good show if both parties fell out one day.
Li Dong pondered for a while and could not give a clear answer. Finally, after some thought, Li Dong said, "Uncle Hu, you see, I can't make a decision on my own. I'll go to the company tomorrow and discuss it with everyone. I'll give you an answer later. How about that?"
Hu Ming chuckled. "Of course. After all, it's a big deal. Let's not talk about this first. Go and find out more about Tengxiang. You might think that I'm bragging if I tell you some things. In fact, Tengxiang's influence in Beijing and Tianjin is not weaker than the Shen Corporation. You'll understand when the time comes. Let's eat first. It's okay even if we don't cooperate in the end. We can't be friends. "
Sun Yuee also chuckled. "That's what I mean. Since Far Away is entering Huabei, there will always be opportunities to cooperate. There's no rush."
Li Dong smiled and raised his glass to accompany the two for a drink. He did not mention the matter of cooperation again.
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